This comprehensive, two part Annual Safety Training is designed specifically for waste services employees to foster a culture of safety and enhance workplace awareness. Participants will engage in detailed modules covering essential safety topics, including:
1. Employee Injury Reporting: Understanding the importance of prompt and accurate injury reporting procedures to ensure a safe working environment and compliance with regulations.
2. Ladder Safety Awareness: Learning best practices for the safe use of ladders, including inspection, setup, and techniques to prevent falls and injuries.
3. PPE Awareness: Familiarizing employees with personal protective equipment (PPE) essential for work tasks, ensuring proper usage, and understanding the significance of protection against potential hazards.
4. Lockout Tagout (LOTO): Gaining insights into the LOTO process to ensure that machinery and equipment are properly shut down and inoperable during maintenance and repairs.
5. Seasonal Safety - Heat Stress/Hydration: Addressing the risks associated with heat stress, including recognition of symptoms, prevention strategies, and the importance of hydration to maintain worker health and safety during hot weather.
By the end of this training, employees will be equipped with practical knowledge and skills to promote a safe working environment, reduce accidents, and comply with safety regulations within the waste management industry.
To Register:
- Go to Genius LMS and use your GT Login
- Click "View Course Catalog"
- Search for "Annual Safety"
- Click "Register" for your preferred date
- Click "Proceed to Checkout" and follow the instructions
IF YOU HAVE TROUBLE REGISTERING, or IF YOU DON'T GET AN EMAIL IMMEDIATELY AFTER REGISTERING, please contact generalsafety@ehs.gatech.edu.
Who Should Attend?:
All current Georgia Tech employees in facilities, maintenance, landscaping and housing in Area 1.