Workers and community members utilize devices with lithium batteries daily. While lithium batteries are generally safe, they can become a fire and/or explosion hazard if defective or damaged. This curriculum on lithium battery safety can be used as an exercise …
Opioids are medications that reduce pain but carry serious risk of misuse. Workers in occupations which face risk of injury are in greater danger of opioid or other substance use, overdose, or death. These at-risk workers and other populations often …
The activities in this exercise will result in workplace changes that reduce exposures. Many will be small changes, but every avoided or eliminated exposure benefits workers. Each success builds confidence that change can be made. DOWNLOADS Facilitator Guide Participant Guide
When completed, participants will be better able to: Gather information about a chemical hazard using the NIOSH Pocket Guide mobile app. Identify a chemical concentration that is immediately dangerous to life and health (IDLH) using the NIOSH Pocket Guide mobile …
U.S. Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board (CSB) Investigation Exercises The purpose of this exercise is to review facts from an accident investigation conducted by the CSB and discuss various actions that might have presented the incident. This exercise is …
With an ever-changing workplace environment, incidents of severe weather are happening more frequently. Additionally, new hazards are present in the workplace that we all need to be attentive to in order to maintain a safe workplace. DOWNLOADS Facilitator Guide Participant …
This exercise has been designed to allow the instructor to choose a chemical that is relevant to the trainees. DOWNLOADS Instructor Guide and Participant Worksheet
When completed, participants will be better able to: Identify the types of respiratory protection. Identify components of your SCBA. Identify fit testing requirements for SCBA use. DOWNLOADS Facilitator Guide Participant Guide
When completed, participants will be better able to: Describe risks of excavation. Describe types of collapses. Identify protection/preventive methods. Distinguish between regulations and safe work practices. Identify elements needed in an SOP if an emergency occurs. DOWNLOADS Facilitator Guide Participant …
When completed, participants will be better able to: Conduct the task or response activity. Participate in a debriefing to identify areas for improvement. Identify approaches to achieving improvements identified. DOWNLOADS Facilitator Guide