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We try really hard to make this newsletter more informative, rather than just a sales pitch, and, from your responses, we are hitting a home run. The Oil Spill has been keeping us extremely busy and we welcome the challenge. Make sure to visit our Oil Spill Page often, as updates are frequent. Be safe, and remember that Safety is Unlimited. Sincerely, [ back to top ] Hazmat First Responder Operations (FRO) There are two levels of a Hazmat first responder: those at the awareness level and those at the operations level. Those at Level II, or the operations level, respond to releases as part of the initial response. Their goal is to protect nearby persons, property, or the environment. They primarily respond to the release in a defensive fashion, without actually trying to stop the release. For those who need to respond to releases in this fashion—including many of those responding to the oil spill—look no further than the Hazmat First Responder Operations (FRO) Level II Responder course. The objectives of this course are to meet the Federal OSHA HAZWOPER training requirements of 29 CFR 1910.120(q)(6)(ii) for general industry, and 29 CFR 1926.65(q)(6)(ii) for construction. First responders at the operational level should receive at least eight hours of training. Again, this training is for those who respond to a hazardous materials release in a defensive action. For more information on this course and its requirements, please click here. [ back to top ] New Course Navigation In recent months we have worked to streamline our course navigation to create a more linear path from start to finish. Our goal is a course that is better organized and easier to navigate. The new course format eliminates the need to click from page to page. Previously, course sections, tests, the course evaluation, and the course certificate were located in different areas, requiring students to navigate back and forth between pages to access them. This often caused problems such as students completing the coursework but none of the required tests, or not printing their certificate because they were unable to locate it. The new navigation places all course material and links on a single page, with test links following each module, and links to the course evaluation and the course certificate following all the course sections and tests. The new format covers all of our HAZWOPER and first responder courses. It is hoped that these changes will result in fewer navigation problems for students, who no longer need help to find tests, evaluations, or their certificate. This, in turn, should lead to fewer support calls, and fewer headaches for students and corporate administrators alike. [ back to top ] 16 Hour HAZWOPER Upgrade If you have 24 Hour HAZWOPER training and need the 40 Hour HAZWOPER certificate, you can upgrade your certificate to the 40 Hour level by taking the 16 Hour HAZWOPER Upgrade. This upgrade is required for workers with 24 Hour certification who will become general site workers or who are required to wear respirators in order to meet the total training specified in paragraph (e)(3)(i) of the HAZWOPER Regulation. In order to take this upgrade you must provide your 24 Hour certificate. This 24 Hour certificate must be specific to section (e)(3)(ii) or (e)(3)(iii) of the HAZWOPER Regulation. Excluded from this upgrade are Hazardous Materials Technicians, since they are trained under 29 CFR 1910.120(q)(6)(iii). You can prove your initial training by any of the following 3 methods: [ back to top ] |
In This Issue
Oil Spill Employment Site Did you know that the Department of Labor has their own employment site for the Gulf oil spill cleanup? It’s true. The site is named “Deepwater Horizon Response: Careeronestep” and can be found here. This site provides a variety of job search resources specific for each state, including links to Career Centers and Job Banks, as well as information on how State and Federal governments are responding to the emergency. The states provided include Alabama, Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas. To access employment information all you need to do is: You can also use this site to get updates on the oil spill cleanup by clicking the link for the Deepwater Horizon Response – Unified Command here or below the state seals after following the link provided above. [ back to top ] Heat Stress For those who work in any hot outdoor environment, heat stress can be a serious concern. In fact, one of the most serious health hazards facing those involved in the Gulf oil spill response is heat stress. According to OSHA, there have already been more than 100 incidents of heat-related illness among workers involved in the oil spill cleanup. Heat Stress occurs when the body is unable to cool itself by sweating. This can result in several heat-induced illnesses, including heat exhaustion and heat stroke. The symptoms of someone with heat exhaustion may include headaches, dizziness, upset stomach, or vomiting. Symptoms of heat stroke, a much more serious condition, include dry, hot skin with no sweating, mental confusion, and seizures or convulsions. If someone is exhibiting these symptoms of heat related illness, call 911 at once. Furthermore, while you are waiting for help to arrive, move the worker to a cool, shaded area, loosen or remove heavy clothing, and provide them with cool drinking water. The best way to avoid heat stress is to prevent it, and the first step to doing this is to know the signs and symptoms of the condition. This will allow you to monitor yourself and your coworkers. Besides this, other things you can do to prevent heat stress include seeking shade, using fans, taking frequent rest breaks, and drinking lots of water. By following the steps outlined above, you will go a long way in preventing heat stress for yourself and your coworkers. For more information, please follow this link to OSHA’s Heat Stress Standard. [ back to top ] Helping You Help Yourself Many may not know this but each student enrolled in online training with Safety Unlimited, Inc. has access to an FAQ section within their student account. This page can be accessed by clicking on the “Help” link at the top of each student’s personal home page. The FAQ gives answers to simple questions such as how to print out your certificate, how to receive your wallet ID, and what to do if you have been logged out. It also includes a walkthrough for clearing out your cache, a beneficial remedy for those whose course slide is not loading properly. The FAQ may not include the answers to all of your questions, but it would be the best place to start. If your issue is still not resolved after consulting the FAQ, feel free to contact our support desk via email at support@safetyunlimited.com or telephone at 800-680-3789. Our support team would be happy to help you in whatever way they can.
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