No-Cost and reduced-cost MIOSHA Cosponsored programs
MIOSHA General Industry 10-Hour + (Fundamentals of Safety and Health)
Oct. 20, 27, & Nov. 3, 2011
MTI Level One Required Course
Three Day Seminar Cost: $225.00
Offered at: EMU-Livonia
In today’s challenging business climate, many employers are faced with the need to have their employees be able perform new or multiple job functions. As personnel shift to accommodate business needs, it is essential to have staff understand the importance of safety and health management and the underlying effect it has on business. In three days this fundamentals course offers the resources and tools to create or enhance an effective safety and health management system, a review of the MIOSHA Act and highlights of many key General Industry Safety and Health Standards.
Topics including elements of a comprehensive safety and health system, recordkeeping, accident investigations, inspections and citations, written program requirements, introduction to industrial hygiene, respiratory protection, hearing conservation, bloodborne infectious diseases (BIDs), eyewash and first aid requirements, ergonomics, hazard recognition, and machine guarding..
Part 380 Occupational Noise Exposure
Nov. 9, 2011
MTI Level Two Elective Course (Compliance Track - General Industry)
Full Day Seminar
Cost: $105.00
Offered at: EMU-Livonia
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This seminar is designed to give participants an understanding of the requirements of MIOSHA’s, Part 380. Occupational Noise Exposure. Topics covered include: definition of noise; hearing loss and how it can occur; requirements of Part 380: learning PNE and AL for noise; determining when and why to conduct noise monitoring; determining when a Standard Threshold Shift (STS) occurs and when to record it on the 300 log, noise training requirements, noise control technologies and how to select proper hearing protection. Participants will have “hands-on” opportunities to use noise dosimeters/sound level meters and calibrators and assess noise levels associated with actual noise sources.
MIOSHA Recordkeeping and Cost of Injuries
Dec. 6, 2011
MTI Level One Elective Course
Certification/Maintenance Points Available
Full Day Seminar
Cost: $105.00 Offered at: EMU-Livonia
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This MIOSHA program is designed to help employers ensure that their organization complies with MIOSHA recordkeeping requirements as contained in MIOSHA Administrative Rules Part 11, Recording and Reporting of Occupational Injuries and Illnesses. In addition to learning and understanding the “recordability” of work related injuries and illnesses, attendees will actively participate in a group exercise to complete the Injury and Illness OSHA Log 300. Using this data, participants will calculate injury and illness rates and learn how to compare these rates to other companies with their North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS). Participants will also hear from a representative from the Michigan Economic Growth Corporation on how their service can help control Worker’s Compensation.
Effective Safety and Health Training
May 9, 2012
MTI Level Two Required Course (Management Track)
Full Day Seminar
Cost: $105.00 Offered at: EMU-Livonia
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Many MIOSHA standards require employers to provide employees with
training. This course will provide suggestions and ideas for creating
and conducting effective workplace health and safety training.
Strategies that work best for adult learners will be discussed including
the use of activities to make training both fun and effective. This
class is designed for anyone responsible for developing and conducting
training. The “hands-on” activities will provide an opportunity for
participants to practice the skills learned.
Blueprint for a Safety & Health Management System
Nov. 29-30, 2011
Two-day Seminar
Certification/Maintenance Points Available
Cost: $165.00 Offered at: EMU-Livonia
COURSE DESCRIPTION
The attendee will learn that a direct relationship exists between effective management and lower workplace injury and illness rates. This class uses continuous improvement tools and methodology to effect increased worker protection, lower costs, enhanced productivity and improved employee morale. Attendees will learn that a high level of employee involvement leads to continuous improvement of the safety and health management system. When effort and accountability are focused proactively, costly reactive activities can be eliminated.
