Description
Instructor: Randy Drake
Course Description
The purpose of this four-hour course is to educate plumbers on the topic of on-the-job safety. The course will touch on a number of topics including the following:
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Workplace safety
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This segment will discuss general safety concerns that apply to plumbers along with the role OSHA plays protecting workers from harm.
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Hazardous substances and environmental risks
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This segment covers hazards and risks that can be encountered by plumbers while on the job including lead, asbestos, mold, industrial chemicals, and mercury.
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Flammable or combustible materials
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The focus of this segment is substances and materials that have a high potential to catch fire. This segment also explores fire protection and prevention standards
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Workplace hazards
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This segment deals with risks to health and safety that can be present at a worksite including sulfur dioxide and biohazards such as sewage and rodent infestations. This segment also looks at standards for respirators and respirator use.
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Physical strains
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This segment talks about the strains and stresses that are placed on plumbers that can lead to pain and injury. This segment also looks at how to reduce the occurrence and severity of injuries that can occur on the job.
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Physical hazards
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This segment addresses additional threats to the health and well-being of plumbers including burns, electric shock, eye injuries, and slips, trips, and falls.
