Safety Concerns During the Installation of Onsite Sewage Systems
Overview - Numerous safety hazards have been identified for workers in the On-Site Industry and have become well documented for septic system Installers. Specialty contractors and small business workers are often unnecessarily exposed to hazards and potential fatalities while performing their daily duties. These potential hazards come from tasks such as, trenching and excavation, confined space entries, exposure to the OSHA Focus 4 hazards and potential illness through contact with infectious diseases, unique to the on-site wastewater industry.
This training is a strategic effort to reduce injuries and fatalities and raise awareness to workplace hazards and injuries related to minimum requirements. This training will discuss applicable rules, compliance, and program development to mitigate exposures in existing small businesses and review workplace assessment tools that can be utilized in all OSS industry segments.
Learning Objectives - At the conclusion of this presentation, the participants will be able to:
Credits - 1.5 hours/continuing education units
Overview - Numerous safety hazards have been identified for workers in the On-Site Industry and have become well documented for septic system Installers. Specialty contractors and small business workers are often unnecessarily exposed to hazards and potential fatalities while performing their daily duties. These potential hazards come from tasks such as, trenching and excavation, confined space entries, exposure to the OSHA Focus 4 hazards and potential illness through contact with infectious diseases, unique to the on-site wastewater industry.
This training is a strategic effort to reduce injuries and fatalities and raise awareness to workplace hazards and injuries related to minimum requirements. This training will discuss applicable rules, compliance, and program development to mitigate exposures in existing small businesses and review workplace assessment tools that can be utilized in all OSS industry segments.
Learning Objectives - At the conclusion of this presentation, the participants will be able to:
- Recognize how trenching and excavation, confined space entries, exposure to the OSHA Focus 4 hazards, and potential illness through contact with infectious diseases can cause safety and health exposures in the workplace.
- Identify potential safety hazards workers may be exposed to while on the job site.
- Discuss possible methods to mitigate safety hazards while performing work.
- Discuss tools employers and employees can use to help keep them safe while working, including both personal protective equipment and administrative controls.
Credits - 1.5 hours/continuing education units
Questions - While taking the class, for Technical Support call (888) 705-6002 (8 am - 8 pm EST) or email support@blueskyelearn.com.
