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Workplace Safety Basics: In Case of an Emergency
The responsibility of ensuring a safe working environment is a collective effort between employers and their employees. According to the General Duty Clause, (Section 5(a)(1) of the OSH Act of 1970,) employers are mandated by OSHA to create safe workspaces for their workers. However, each worker must also be conscious of potential risks they might encounter, take proactive steps to mitigate or eradicate them, and report any hazards/unsafe conditions promptly.
Ensuring a risk-free work environment is a mutual responsibility between employers and workers. In line with the General Duty Clause, (Section 5(a)(1) of the OSH Act of 1970,) OSHA imposes an obligation on employers to establish secure workplaces for their employees. Nevertheless, each worker must also be vigilant of possible dangers they may face, initiate measures to prevent or remove them, and report any hazards or unsafe circumstances immediately. The 'Workplace Safety Basics: In Case of an Emergency' course aims to equip employees with the necessary knowledge and skills to handle emergencies at the workplace.
The 'Workplace Safety Basics: In Case of an Emergency' online course encompasses the following subjects:
- Emergency Action Plans
- First Aid/Emergency Response
- Bloodborne Pathogens
- HAZWOPER
- Workplace Violence
- Medical Records
Upon course completion, you will be equipped to:
- Understand and execute appropriate measures during an emergency, depending on their authorization level
The course duration is approximately 20 minutes
The course includes periodic testing to help reinforce the material presented. A minimum score of 80% is required to successfully complete the course. Participants can attempt the course up to three times to achieve the passing score. A comprehensive student manual, available for printing, serves as a valuable resource for future reference and knowledge retention.
Participants who successfully complete this online course will be awarded a certificate of completion, available for download and print.
Course Details
Course Length
This course will take roughly 20 minutes
Passing Mark
To pass this training course, you need to score 80% or higher on the quiz
Certificate
Upon the successful completion of this course a certificate with your name will be stored on your profile and available to print
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