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Cell Phones In The Workplace: A Dangerous Distraction – Concise Version

8 Lessons
8-13 Minutes
5 Quiz Questions

Course Overview


While you would not do a crossword puzzle while operating a forklift, or juggle while on the warehouse floor, many of us think nothing of sending and receiving text messages while on the job. And while we are certainly aware of the dangers of texting and driving, texting on the job may be just as dangerous. This training provides you with examples of how distracted cell phone use can lead to serious injuries or property damage, and what steps to help combat distractions caused by cell phones while at work. This course presents several specific examples, which show you what may happen when you are distracted by your cell phone around forklifts and chemical hazards. Additionally, you will be instructed on policies regarding both cell phone restrictions and approved cell phone use. You also learn about recognizing and responding to unsafe cell phone use. This is critical, as even a moment’s distraction can lead to someone’s death, whether it is your coworker’s or even your own. Utilize the materials provided here, know the importance of not being distracted by your cell phone at work, and help maintain a safer work environment.

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    Key Audience


    Anyone working in an industrial environment

    Course Topics


    Introduction
    Example 1: Distracted Forklift Operator
    Cell Phone & Texting Policies
    Emergency Contact Procedures
    Approved Cell Phone Use
    Example 2: Chemical Contamination Hazards
    Recognizing and Responding to Unsafe Cell Phone Use
    Conclusion

    Course Detail


    Course ID
    eriscpiwc_vod

    Time

    8-13 MIN
    Questions
    "5"

    Languages

    en-es

    video format

    HD

    captions

    Yes

    Resources

    Yes

    Lessons

    8

    Remediation

    Yes

    Bookmarking

    Yes

    Feedback

    Yes

    Microlearning