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Many of CSERT’s high quality health and safety training programs are now available on-line. These Awareness Level and Security Series courses have been taught in a wide variety of class-room and on-site locations, and have now been re-developed for very cost-effective self-instruction through the Internet. Click on the course title for a brief description and price.

Courses presently available are:

ASBESTOS – Awareness Level
This course covers the background and hazards associated with asbestos in the workplace. The course overviews the requirements of OSHA’s 1910.1001 and 1926.1101 including knowledge that asbestos can exist in the workplace, understanding what asbestos is and its various uses, appreciation for potential health problem associated with asbestos and knowing that only authorized and trained personnel should handle asbestos. $20.00 Click here to enroll in Asbestos course

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BACK SAFETY - Awareness Level
This course is designed to assist personnel understand how the back works and become familiar with the type of movements that could injure the back. Safe lifting techniques that don’t put the back at risk for injury and determining the safest way to transport a load will be covered in the course.$20.00 Click here to enroll in Back Safety course

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BENZENE – Awareness Level
This course provides the student with an understanding of the hazards, toxicity and health risks associated with benzene exposure. Additionally, information on the safety steps needed to reduce or prevent benzene exposure, including knowledge of the occupational limit, regulatory requirements, and applicable safe work practices are provided.$20.00 Click here to enroll in Benzene course

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BLOODBORNE PATHOGENS – Awareness Level
The course covers general compliance with OSHA requirements under 1910.1030, OSHA's Bloodborne Pathogens Standard for employees who could come in contact with blood or bodily fluids or provide first aid on the job. Topics include defining bloodborne pathogens, prevention and personal protection, general precautions, protective equipment, immunization, and exposure control. $20.00 Click here to enroll in Bloodboure Pathogens course

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BOMB THREAT SAFETY – Awareness Level
This program outlines the types of individuals that are involved in issuing bomb threats. In addition, the course outlines what to do in the event you receive a threat, who should be involved in the threat investigation, search guidelines, and ideas for gathering clues to those issuing the threat. This is a basic course in how to handle a bomb threat. $20.00 Click here to enroll in Bomb Threat Safety course

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BULLY SAFETY - Awareness Level
The purpose of bullying appears to be associated with obtaining attention, recognition or acceptance and maintaining psychological control through fear and intimation. Do you have an understanding of bullying and the behavior associated with bullying? Are you aware of the consequences of bullying? Do you know how to stop it? This course explores bullying, the behavior and different types and consequences of bullying along with strategies to prevent bullying. $20.00 Click here to enroll in Bully Safety course

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CALL for ASSISTANCE – Awareness Level
This course reviews the proper protocol for calling an emergency to the local 911 or other emergency phone number. Though calling 911 is a common occurrence, calling 911 under duress has lead to miscommunications and delays in response. This course reviews the reason to call 911 and the things to remember when call in an emergency.$20.00 Click here to enroll in Call for Assistance course

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CONFINED SPACE ENTRY - Awareness Level
This program outlines the requirements of OSHA's Confined Space Standard (1910.146), and reviews the standard, hazard recognition, safe entry, permit systems and procedures, monitoring, communications, and attendant and authorized entrant duties and responsibilities. $20.00 Click here to enroll in Confined Space Entry course

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CRANE SAFETY- Awareness Level
Cranes are extremely common in the construction industry. They serve as a mechanical advantage for lifting large, bulky heavy objects. This course outlines the potential hazards of a crane, explaining the proper precautions that should be taken while operating or working in close proximity. Topics covered include: proper loading, communications, inspections of equipment, types of cranes, rigging and hoisting procedures. $20.00 Click here to enroll in Crane Safety course

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DEMOLITION SAFETY - Awareness Level
This course was developed based on The National Demolition Associations Demolition Safety Manual and outlines the basic steps you need to take before starting a demolition job. The course also contains information about conducting an engineering survey, fire protection and prevention, and PPE that may be required. $20.00 Click here to enroll in Demolition Safety course

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DRIVING SAFETY - Awareness Level COMING SOON!
Safe driving is not just mastering the rules of the road and driving mechanics. Drivers nowadays must take responsibility for their behavior behind the wheel and adopt safe driving practices. This course outlines and reviews situations to reduce the driving risks by anticipating dangerous situations, adverse conditions or the mistakes of others. Topics include the 2-second rule, tailgating, road rage and aggressive driving. $20.00

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EFFECTIVE SAFETY and HEALTH PROGRAM- Awareness Level
Today there are organizational and regulatory requirements for safety and health programs. This course will review the elements and their various components that comprise a successful safety and health program. The program is designed to help understand not only what comprises a program but how they intertwine to be effective in promoting safety in the workplace. $20.00 Click here to enroll in Effective Safety and Health Program course

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EGRESS SAFETY - Awareness Level
More than 200 workers are killed annually by fire and explosion and more than 5,000 others are burnt or injured. Many of these casualties are caused by problems with fire exits and fire extinguishing systems. In order to reduce these conditions there are requirements to provide proper exits, fire fighting equipment, and personnel training in fire safety. This course will help the student know what elements are needed for an effective emergency action and fire prevention plan and the basic safety rules regarding fire exits. $20.00 Click here to enroll in Egress Safety course

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ELECTRICAL SAFETY in the WORKPLACE - Awareness Level
This course was developed utilizing OSHA’s Electrical Safety Standards and NFPA 70E to create an awareness to electrical safety in the workplace. It takes a basic common sense look at electrical safety including basic electrical terminology, PPE, and the steps workers can take to reduce their chances of electrocution. $20.00 Click here to enroll in Electrical Safety course

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ERGONOMIC SAFETY – Awareness Level
From work station design to proper lifting techniques this course overviews the workplace topic of ergonomics. Whether it is strenuous lifting, carrying or pulling, reaching, twisting or repetitive handling or motion it could lead to workplace injuries. This course provides insight and awareness into the potential problem areas, health issues and occupational and non-occupational risk factors. $20.00 Click here to enroll in Egronomic Safety course

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EXCAVATION SAFETY- Awareness Level
This course is an awareness level course that defines what excavations are, the hazards associated with working in or around them, and how to properly protect personnel from a cave-in. Also explained are safe means of egress, hazardous atmospheres, falling materials, emergency rescue equipment and the safety measures used to prevent damage to the structure and/or serious injury to personnel. Graphics are included to show the student the correct way to carry out these procedures. $20.00 Click here to enroll in Excavation Safety course

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FALL PROTECTION SAFETY – Awareness Level
Falls are the leading cause of fatalities in the workplace. This course provides awareness to the existing standards and an understanding for the safety requirements in the use of fall protection. At the completion of the program a person should be familiar with the hazards of falls, proper work platforms, the basic rules of fall protection and what fall protection systems are available, how they work, how they differ and how to care for the equipment. $20.00 Click here to enroll in Fall Protection course

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FIRST AID SAFETY– Awareness Level
This course is designed to cover the basic first aid terms and assessment methods to be utilized by a bystander giving aid to a victim. The course is designed so that the student knows how to react in an emergency situation, is able to assess an emergency for situations of shock, sudden illness eye injuries, burns and wounds. This course is not meant to take the place of a formal First Aid course. $20.00 Click here to enroll in First Aid Safety course

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FLAMMABLE & COMBUSTIBLE LIQUIDS SAFETY- Awareness Level
Each year, thousands of jobs, billions of dollars, and many lives are lost due to fires in the work place. Many of these are a result of careless or improper handling of flammable or combustible liquids. This program emphasizes hazard identification, avoidance, and control, and personnel completing this course will gain a basic understanding of how to identify and prevent problems that can occur when dealing with flammable and combustible liquids in the work place. $20.00 Click here to enroll in Flammable & Combustible Liquids Safety course

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HAZARD COMMUNICATIONS - Awareness Level
The course covers compliance with OSHA requirements under 1910.1200, and examines who could be exposed to hazardous material in or around the workplace and the importance of knowing what chemicals are in the workplace. The program reviews labeling, safe handling of chemicals, where to get information on workplace chemicals, and an understanding of the importance of a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS). $20.00 Click here to enroll in HAZCOM course

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HAZWOPER - AWARENESS
This course is designed to meet the OSHA required 1910.120 HAZWOPER refresher training. This course reinforces knowledge and skills attained in initial training. Refresher training provides students with updates on response procedures, regulatory issues, new equipment, methodologies, and safety updates. $20.00 Click here to enroll in HAZWOPER course

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HYDROGEN SULFIDE (H2S) – Awareness Level
H2S is a serious inhalation hazard. This course provides an overview of the hazards associated with Hydrogen Sulfide in the workplace, the precautions that must be taken to prevent exposure to H2S, knowledge of hazard information and the types of detection equipment available. In addition, this course provides awareness to toxicity, special circumstances and treatment for potential exposure. $20.00 Click here to enroll in H2S course

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INTRODUCTION to INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE– Awareness Level
Today’s workplace can present a variety of hazards stemming from chemical exposure, physical hazards such as noise, radiation, and heat, biological hazards such as bacteria and viruses, and ergonomic issues. This course overview these potential hazards and brings awareness to the development of corrective measures to minimize occupational health hazards. This course provides the student with knowledge and skills needed to recognize and control the hazards of their jobs, and achieve compliance with a regulatory requirement. $20.00 Click here to enroll in Introduction to Industrial Hygiene course

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INTRODUCTION TO OSHA– Awareness Level
This course provides the student with an overview of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration including a review of who is OSHA and what they do, the value of OSHA to the workplace, the  OSH Act, inspections, citations, and penalties, the general duty clause. In addition the course reviews the employer and employee rights and responsibilities, recordkeeping basics and the available resources. $20.00 Click here to enroll in Introduction to OSHA course

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LOCKOUT/TAGOUT SAFETY - Awareness Level
This course provides an understanding of OSHA requirements under 1910.147, OSHA's Control of Hazardous Energy - Lockout/Tagout standard. This course looks closely at the role of all personnel in a workplace lockout/tagout or energy control program, examines the role of lockout/tagout in workplace safety, various energy control methods, authorized and affected employees, and the application, usage, and removal of controls. $20.00 Click here to enroll in LOTO course

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MATERIAL HANDLING SAFETY - Awareness Level
This course identifies the various types of guards used on machinery and tools. It identifies the reason for machine guards and their role in safeguarding personnel. This is a good basic course to understand why disabling or removing guards is counterproductive to safety. $20.00 Click here to enroll in Materials Handling course

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MARITIME SECURITY - Awareness Level COMING SOON!
This course is aligned with the requirements of the MTSA –Marine Transportation Security Act. It reviews the MTSA requirements and the role, qualifications, and training of the VSO and FSO; the declaration of security; MARSEC levels and associated activities; and security threats and patterns along with the need for and role of risk assessment. $20.00

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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEETS (MSDSs)- Awareness Level This course was developed based on OSHA General Industry standards involving Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS), and provides an overview of the information presented in MSDSs and where to find the information you are looking for on a MSDS. It also reviews OSHA requirements regarding MSDS availability as it relates to the Hazard Communication standard. $20.00 Click here to enroll in MSDS course

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PORTABLE FIRE EXTINGUISHER SAFETY- Awareness Level
This course follows the training requirements of OSHA 1910.157 and covers the general principles of fire and fire extinguisher use and the hazards associated with incipient fire fighting. $20.00 Click here to enroll in Fire Extinguisher course

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PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE) - Awareness Level
This course reviews the role of the PPE assessment, the need for and proper use of personal protective equipment. The course covers PPE for protecting the head, eyes, face, hands, feet, and body along with respiratory protection. $20.00 Click here to enroll in PPE course

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SCAFFOLD SAFETY- Awareness Level
This course outlines basic uses, potential hazards, and safe use of scaffolds. The course reviews the role of scaffold inspections, tagging systems, and the role of the competent person. The do’s and don’t of scaffold use and safe work practices are examined. This is an excellent course for those required to work on scaffolds or who have occasion to use scaffolds in the workplace. $20.00 Click here to enroll in Scaffold course

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SIGNS & TAGS SAFETY- Awareness Level
Signs are all over the place but this course outlines the need for signs and tags in the workplace, their relationship to your safety, and the reason danger signs are red and not green or purple. This course delineates the requirements for workplace safety and health signs and tags relative to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration requirements. This is a good course to acquaint personnel as to why signs are there for their safety and why they should be observed. $20.00 Click here to enroll in Signs and Tags course

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STAIRWAYS & LADDERS SAFETY - Awareness Level
A basic course that outlines the role stairs and ladders play in assisting us in accomplishing our work. This course also outlines the potential concerns for workplace safety regarding the use of ladders and stairways. This is a good course for those new to the workplace or for those that need a safety minute to help them understand the potential hazards to themselves or others. $20.00 Click here to enroll in Stairways & Ladders course

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WALKING/WORKING SURFACES SAFETY - Awareness Level
A basic course that outlines the potential hazards associated with surface that we work from and we walk on everyday at work. This course examines safety of these surfaces, the importance of these surfaces to all of us, along with housekeeping and construction factors. This is a good course for those new to the workplace or for those that need a safety minute to help them understand the potential hazards to themselves or others. $20.00 Click here to enroll in Walking/Working Surfaces course

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