March 27, 2012
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OSHA Officially Makes GHS Part of the Hazard Communication Standard
You can be one the first people to understand the new Hazard Communication Standard the Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) has conformed to align...
March 22, 2012
HazChem… So Sweet the Smell?
Aromatic hydrocarbons may smell sweet, but are toxic and highly flammable. “HazChem: Benzene, Toluene & Xylene,” part of the HazChem series, teaches you where aromatic hydrocarbons...
March 14, 2012
New Video-Based Training Courses Available this Month
Here is a list of the latest releases of Video On Demand training courses: 10 Behaviors of an Ethical Leader 3 Steps to Managing...
March 14, 2012
Electrical Safety: 2012 NFPA 70E Arc Flash Training
Training on the 2012 updated National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 70E standards is now available in our Video On Demand format and the interactive Advantage format...
March 9, 2012
Prevent Scaffolding Injuries and Death
Properly constructed and maintained scaffolds are a valuable tool. They allow workers to perform tasks at elevated heights with room to move about and a...
March 7, 2012
Customer Service – The Voice and Face of Organizations
Customer service professionals have one of the most important jobs in any business or industry. The people who perform this function are the “voices” and...
March 1, 2012
Customer Service Training for a Growing Industry
The position of Customer Service Representative was recently named one of the “Best Jobs of 2012” by U.S. News & World Report. It was also...
February 22, 2012
New Video On Demand Customer Service Training
This past month we announced our newest content partner, Telephone Doctor. We have published Telephone Doctor’s famous customer service training series in our Video On...
February 3, 2012
Protect the Soundtrack to Your Life: Hearing Protection
The Occupational Health & Safety Administration (OSHA) reports around 30 million U.S. workers are exposed to hazardous workplace noise every year. This means almost 10% of the...
February 2, 2012
How To Cope With Work-Related Stress
The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) says “Job stress can be defined as the harmful physical and emotional responses that occur when...
January 30, 2012
2 Million Victims of Workplace Violence Annually
The Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) states “Nearly 2 million American workers report having been victims of workplace violence each year. Unfortunately, many more cases...
January 27, 2012
Online Video Safety Training for Industrial Facilities
The following training videos cater to the needs of industrial workers by demonstrating safe work practices as they are applicable to industrial facilities. While it...
January 24, 2012
Crane Safety – Prevent Accident and Injuries
Has it been awhile since you had training on cranes and lifting devices? It might be time to refresh with Overhead: Cranes, Chains, Slings, and Hoists. As...
January 23, 2012
First Aid – How Prepared Are You?
Where’s the first aid kit located in your work area? Do you know what’s in it? Do you know what should be in it? These...
January 20, 2012
Injury and Illness Recordkeeping
Did you know the Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) has a standard in place for recording and reporting workplace injuries and illnesses? The standard helps employers...
January 19, 2012
Online Safety Training for the Construction Industry
According to OSHA, nearly 6.5 million people go to work at a construction site every day. Numerous hazards can be found around a construction site....
January 18, 2012
Over 80 New Titles Available in Video On Demand
Since late December we have released over 80 new titles in our Video On Demand format. This format is designed to easily integrate into a...
January 18, 2012
Electrifying – Avoid Shocks and other Serious Injuries
Even if you don’t work directly with electricity you know that it can be dangerous. For those who are employed in fields requiring direct contact...
January 16, 2012
Promoting Fitness and Wellness in the Workplace
Improved health and wellness is a goal many of us struggle to achieve. With the right tools you might surprise yourself with the amount of...
January 13, 2012
Fire Safety
Fire safety is another workplace concern the Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) has set standards for. The standards ensure everyone is safe at work. All employees,...
January 12, 2012
One of the World’s Deadliest Diseases – Tuberculosis
According the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) the number of TB cases reported in the United States is on the decline, but worldwide approximately 1...
January 4, 2012
Hazardous Chemicals, Labels and Inorganic Oxidizers
In order to protect ourselves from hazardous chemicals we have to understand them. The Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) requires it for employees who are exposed...
January 3, 2012
Safe Use of Chemicals and Your Right To Know
Chemical exposure is a regular part of our lives at work and even at home, from laundry products, cleaning solutions, lawn care products, etc. A...
December 23, 2011
Substance Abuse in the Workplace
Just as the title suggests there is a chance you have a co-worker who is abusing drugs or alcohol. The Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) states...
December 22, 2011
Office Safety and Conflict Management
When you work in an office, safety may not be on your mind as you prepare for the day, but it should. Office hazards are...
December 21, 2011
Updated Laboratory Safety Titles
The 12-course Laboratory Safety series, produced by The Marcom Group, has been updated with new video produced in 2010. All 12 courses provide information on...
December 21, 2011
New Video On Demand Titles To Use in your Training Classroom
47 new Video On Demand (VOD) courses have been released so far this month. Video On Demand titles are designed for use in the training...
December 21, 2011
Number 2 Cause of Accidental Deaths
Slips, trips and falls are responsible for 15% of ALL accidental deaths, according to the Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA). OSHA also says only car accidents...
December 20, 2011
Responding to Confined Space Emergencies
The 33 Chilean miners who were trapped over 2,000 feet underground for over two months in 2010 (http://www.usatoday.com) is an amazing story that ended in...
December 20, 2011
Ergonomics as Prevention for Musculoskeletal Disorders
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Tendonitis, Tennis Elbow and Trigger Finger are all common musculoskeletal disorders (MSD’s). According to the Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) MSD risk factors occur...
December 16, 2011
Step Ladders, Wood Ladders, Extension Ladders, Oh My
Did you know there is evidence of support ladders existing 10,000 years ago in ancient cultures? Modern ladders may not boast as long a history,...
December 15, 2011
Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasure (SPCC)
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasure (SPCC) rule defines the types of facilities that must have and comply with a SPCC plan. The...
December 14, 2011
Ban On Cell Phone Use While Driving
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has recommended a nation-wide ban on the use of cell phones while driving. This would include texting and making phone calls,...
December 13, 2011
HAZMAT Self Protection and Security Awareness
Law enforcement officers and other first responders are everyday heroes coming to the aid of the masses, putting themselves in harm’s way. Their valiant efforts do not...
December 12, 2011
Do You Use the Correct Personal Protective Equipment?
Did you know the Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) requires the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) in certain work environments? Employers must determine if PPE...
December 9, 2011
Stormwater Pollution Prevention
Storm water runoff and melted snow runoff can become polluted and contaminate clean water supplies impacting people, vegetation and wildlife. Sources of contamination can be...
December 7, 2011
Prevent Back Injuries with Safe Work Practices
Our backs are made up of bones, muscle and tissue with each being susceptible to injury alone or in conjunction. Back pain and injury can...
November 16, 2011
How To Avoid Forklift Accidents
Our everyday activities often become “second nature”. You no longer have to think about the action of brushing your teeth, or about the body mechanics...
November 14, 2011
Healthcare Industry Sees More Slips, Trips and Falls…
According to the CDC and NIOSH, the incidence rate of lost-work days due to slip, trip or fall injuries was 90% greater in hospitals than...
November 11, 2011
Let’s Talk about Safety…
When it comes to your safety training program, training on communication skills may not be the first topic to come to mind. It might seem...
November 9, 2011
How Clean is the Air you Breathe at Work?
According to the EPA poor indoor air quality may create illness among workers, as well as a decrease in productivity. Even a well-maintained building can...
November 8, 2011
HazMat Operations Training for Emergency Responders – 5 part series
Emergency response crews must be prepared to deal with incidents involving hazardous materials. This five-part series on HazMat Operations explores the steps emergency responders must...
October 28, 2011
Get Winter Ready Before the Snow Starts!
As temperatures continue to drop it is time to start considering preparing for those cold, snowy winter months. From winter walking to winter driving and...
October 24, 2011
New Video On Demand Titles – Install to your own LMS
Check out the newest titles available in Video On Demand: Backs: Elements of Back Care Back Safety Communication Skills: What Would You Say? Confined Space...
October 6, 2011
Are You Ready for Cold Weather?
Even though we are just enjoying the first few weeks of Autumn, it is difficult to ignore the fact that winter is not too far...
October 5, 2011
Hydrogen Sulfide and Emergency Response
Understanding the risks of working around hydrogen sulfide gas is critical. Exposure to this extremely poisonous and flammable gas may kill you, and quickly if...
September 29, 2011
How to Avoid Contamination Around the Laboratory
Working in a laboratory you probably come into contact with countless different materials in a given day. While common work practices and personal protective equipment...
September 28, 2011
Prevent Accidents with Machine Safeguarding
From crushed hands and fingers to the loss of a limb or damaged vision, the results of unsafe work practices with machinery can be devastating. All...
September 27, 2011
Updated Training Series on Oil Spill Clean Up Response
Our five-part Video On Demand series on Oil Spill Response covers different areas of clean up efforts for oil spill accidents on land and water....
September 26, 2011
On Demand Training Videos – Pay and Play
Check out our newest releases available in Video On Demand: Ergonomics: Understanding Musculoskeletal Disorders Fire Extinguishers: Ready to Respond Hazard Communication: Your Key to Chemical...