Monday, August 20, 2018
8:00 – 4:45 pm
OSHA 10 Hour Certification Course on General Industry (Day 1)
Grand Ballrooms 9 & 10
Convention Level
Moderator:
Mylene Kellerman
Assistant Director
USF Safety Florida 21(d) Consultation Program
Tampa, FL
Upon successful completion of the 10 hours of classes, participants will receive an OSHA 10-hour General Industry Outreach DOL plastic card. Participants must pre-enroll and register at each session. Class size is limited. Other conference participants may attend individual presentations if space permits. Refer to the “General Information” section of the program for additional details and registration.
8:00 – 9:00 am
Introduction to OSHA
Speaker:
Vergie Bain, CAS
U.S. Department of Labor – OSHA
Fort Lauderdale, FL
The purpose of this session is to provide attendees with an introduction to OSHA. Topics to be discussed will include: Why is OSHA important to you? What rights do you have under OSHA? What responsibilities do employers have under OSHA? What do the OSHA standards say? How are OSHA inspections conducted and where you can go for additional help?
9:00 – 10:00 am
Ergonomics
Speaker:
Thomas Bernard, PhD
University of South Florida
Tampa, FL
Work-related musculoskeletal and nerve disorders and measures to improve worker safety and health will be the focus of this session. Topics to be discussed will include: identifying work-related musculoskeletal and nerve disorders, describing risk factors associated with these disorders, ergonomic control measures applied to such conditions, an analysis of manual lifting tasks and estimated reasonable limits, descriptions of the components of a successful ergonomics program, and a discussion of OSHA’s current enforcement policies.
10:00 – 10:15 am
Break
10:15 – 11:15 am
Hazard Communications
Speaker:
Joan Spencer, MPH, CIH
U.S. Department of Labor – OSHA
Tampa, FL
This presentation will focus on identifying: the employer’s responsibilities under the Hazard Communication Standard (HCS), including training requirements and components of a Hazard Communication program. The presenter will describe the requirements of the different types of hazard communication labels and how to locate pertinent information about chemicals on labels.
11:15 – 12:30 pm
Lunch (on your own)
Purchase lunch in the Exhibit Hall. Visit the “Comp Time” Diner… grab & go, or sit and network with clients and exhibitors!
12:30 – 1:30 pm
Safety & Health Programs
Speaker:
Artie Bayandrian
University of South Florida OSHA Education Center
Wesley Chapel, FL
This session is a basic overview of Safety and Health Programs in the workplace. Topics to be discussed will include: potential hazards that could result from an inadequate safety and health program; how to develop an effective safety and health program; and how to avoid and report workplace hazards that can result from failure to follow a developed safety and health program. This presentation discusses some hazards that are not regulated by governmental standards.
1:30 – 2:30 pm
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Speaker:
Artie Bayandrian
University of South Florida OSHA Education Center
Wesley Chapel, FL
Employers have the responsibility to provide a safe and healthy workplace for their employees. When hazards cannot be eliminated, employees must be provided with the appropriate PPE and be trained on the proper usage. Topics to be discussed will include the use of engineering and workplace controls and protective equipment (PPE) to reduce hazards in the workplace.
2:30 – 2:45 pm
Break
2:45 – 3:45 pm
Machine Guarding
Speaker:
Artie Bayandrian
University of South Florida OSHA Education Center
Wesley Chapel, FL
This session will cover the safe-guarding of machinery to prevent accidental contact by operators and bystanders. Topics to be discussed will include: identifying the main causes of machinery accidents; recognizing basic machinery parts that expose workers to hazards; recognizing workplace situations involving machinery that require guarding; understanding the requirements for safeguards; and knowing the types of machine guards including types of devices used to safeguard machines.
3:45 – 4:45 pm
Electrical
Speaker:
Artie Bayandrian
University of South Florida OSHA Education Center
Wesley Chapel, FL
This presentation focuses on the dangers of electricity. Topics to be discussed will include: common injuries associated with coming into contact with electricity; safety measures that can be taken to prevent electrical injuries; site conditions that produce exposures to electricity; and personal protective equipment required for protection from electricity.