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When we came into the market, other providers were doing two things that we didn't agree with. The first was that they were too flashy without any real substance, and the second was that they were charging too much. Since we have entered the market things have changed. We have been able to offer a higher quality course at a lower price. With your support and input, we will continue to lead the way training is provided. Thank you again for all of your support. Sincerely, [ back to top ] HAZWOPER Refresher Training The 8 Hour HAZWOPER refresher training is a course that all workers must take to maintain their HAZWOPER certification. However, just because a student takes HAZWOPER refresher training does not mean they have taken initial HAZWOPER training, or have kept current on annual refresher training requirements. They could sign up, complete the refresher training, and receive their certificate--all without completing the initial 24 or 40 Hour HAZWOPER course. This is because it is not the training provider’s responsibility to make sure that those who have taken the 8 Hour HAZWOPER refresher training have already taken the initial training. This responsibility falls upon both the employee and employer; it is their job to keep track of all training records, including when and where initial training was completed as well as all subsequent refresher courses. One of the ways to maintain accurate records of student training is to go through a training provider who keeps current records of all a student’s past training. Competent training providers keep detailed records of all student activity, allowing students or administrators to check their training history. Additionally, training providers should send out special notices when a student’s certification is close to expiring in an effort to keep workers in compliance with their training needs. [ back to top ] Workplace injuries Workplace injuries are a serious consideration for employers and employees alike. Injuries result not just in direct costs such as hospital fees and compensation, but a loss of productivity and overtime paid to those who fill in while the injured employee recovers. As recently as 2002, the annual direct cost of injuries to employees was $40.1 billion. When indirect costs are added the total reaches a staggering $240 billion. To put this in perspective, there are roughly 150-160 million workers in the US. That puts the average cost per worker around $1,600. How do you combat the expense of work-related injuries? Simple: prevent injuries by training employees to recognize and avoid hazards. Hazard training can reduce the cost of compensation insurance and OSHA fines, increase profitability and wages, and improve employee morale. OSHA’s Office of Regulatory Analysis estimates that companies that implement effective safety and health plans can reduce injury and illness rates by 20% or more, and save $4 to $6 for every $1 invested in worker safety. When looking for a training provider it is important to choose one that helps you track training and allows easy access to records. Doing so will help avoid having to take the same training twice. Good training can be expensive, but the alternative, as you've learned, can be much more costly. [ back to top ] Fraud Alert As a result of our economic times, in an effort to save money, workers are taking to producing fraudulent certificates. There has been a tremendous increase in the production of fraudulent certificates over the past year. This is especially true among temp workers or contractors, but it also has happened among full-time employees. As a result, some have even lost their jobs. Certificate fraud can take many forms. However, the most common generally involve changing the name or date on the certificate, or making the certificate from a fake training provider. Many fraudulent certificates are not easy to spot, and should be verified with the original training provider if you are unsure. Not only is certificate fraud illegal, but the employer is opened up for liability if something were to go wrong. Therefore, it is up to the employer to make sure to thurougly verify all certificates beforehand. [ back to top ] |
In This Issue
OSHA 40 Hour HAZWOPER Have you wondered whether OSHA's 40 Hour HAZWOPER training can be taken online? The simple answer is: Yes. 40 Hour HAZWOPER training is available online. Online training is a convenient and cost-effective way to earn initial certification that allows workers to take the training at their own pace from any home or work computer with internet access. However, hands-on training is also required for workers who will use any specialized personal protective equipment (PPE) on the work site. The best place to receive hands-on training is with your employer at the work site. Although hands-on classroom training is available online as part of an online training package, hands-on training outside the classroom is still required. For this reason, it's best to do all of your off-site training online. All training should be well documented. Be sure the provider you choose has a good system to document and recover training records. Poor recordkeeping could mean having to take the same course a second time. [ back to top ] Inventory Time There are two schools of thought when people replace the batteries in their smoke detectors and emergency flashlights. One camp replaces batteries when the time changes in March and November. Another camp does it at the beginning and middle of each year. For those who fall under the second camp, it’s time to change those batteries! [ back to top ] Avoiding Internet Interruptions Internet interruptions can hinder your training experience. Not only can they be frustrating, but they can cause you to spend more time taking a course--time you most likely intended to save by taking the course online in the first place. Unfortunately, internet interruptions, in many ways, are out of our control and, generally, have more to do with your ISP and hardware than anything else. So what can you do to avoid this problem? First of all, try to take online training from a high speed internet connection. Dial-up connections, with their slow transfer rates, rarely give enough bandwidth in order to view animations, graphics, and videos--things that are all part of online training. And nowadays, high-speed internet has become much more affordable and available. Avoid using a wireless connection. Wireless connections, with their variable signal, can result in more internet interruptions. If possible, try connecting your computer directly to a LAN line before beginning online training. Finally, try to do online training when there are less people on the internet. This will make sure that your internet speed is as fast possible, since you will not be competing with others on the same connection. By following all of these tips, you should experience fewer online interruptions and maximize your online training experience. [ back to top ] |
Welcome to the first Safety Unlimited newsletter. I would like to start by thanking all of our customers for making us a strong force in the industry. We were not the first to provide online training, but we were a major force in changing how online training was done. 
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