SUNSHINE SAFETY COUNCIL, INC



A “Principles of Safety Management© (PSM)” Core Course Descriptions

Principles of Safety Management Classes Online provide a great foundation that will help you develop safety leadership.

The Principles of Safety Management© Series (PSM) is a continuing educational tool and training program for safety professionals offered exclusively through the Florida Association of Safety Councils and the Sunshine Safety Council.

Economic factors increase the importance of risk management functions and safety. With many companies downsizing, employees are expected to wear many hats, including that of safety professional. A successful professional must be able to recognize the broad range of factors impacting a company's exposure to loss and injury. Determining what is critical can mean the difference between profit and loss or life and death.

Graduates of the PSM Certificate Program receive a broad spectrum of safety management and loss control training. This training covers safety management techniques, how to collect and analyze data to evaluate loss programs, implementation, and proven cost reduction methods. You will focus on practical, job related issues, which provide knowledge and skills to be applied in the workplace.

Our online classes give you the ultimate in convenience, and are easy to fit into your busy schedule. You can work at your own pace and take the courses in the order you choose in the time increments that work best for you so it’s easy to fit into your busy life. You can take up to three years to complete the program and tuition is only $34.95 per course. To obtain the PSM designation, you must complete 50 credit hours of on-line training. You take 40 credit hours from 10 core courses and 10 credit hours from elective courses and these courses can be purchased one course at a time or in multiples

Convenient, Affordable, and Efficient!

EMPLOYMENT SCREENING & SAFETY ORIENTIATION

In today’s job market, it is more important than ever to select the right employee for the job and train them well. Statistics show that new employees have a higher than average injury rate. Focusing on safety from the "get go" is the best way to instill your company's safety philosophy in a new hire. This PSM Core Course focuses on the legal aspects of the hiring process and OSHA training requirements for new (and established) employees.

COURSE TOPICS INCLUDE:

➢ Employment Applications

➢ The Interview - Specific Questions to Avoid

➢ Equal Opportunity Laws

➢ The ADA - What is "Reasonable Accommodation"?

➢ Screening Options - Criminal, Drug/Alcohol, Work Comp, DL

➢ Safety Orientation - When, How Much and by Whom?

➢ OSHA Required Training Topics

➢ Frequency & Documentation of Training

ERGONOMICS

Just what is ergonomics anyway? Body mechanics, safe lifting, and back safety – all these terms apply. Technically, ergonomics is the science of fitting the task to the worker. In reality, it is the method you can use to reduce the frequency, severity and cost of injuries in your business. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that muscular/skeletal (ergonomic) injuries are the most frequent and most expensive group of workplace injuries.

HOW MUCH DO THESE INJURIES COST YOUR BUSINESS?

➢ Back Strain/Pain

➢ Shoulder Injuries

➢ Knee Injuries

➢ Hand/Wrist Injuries

➢ Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

HOW TO DEVELOP A SAFETY PROGRAM

This course is the "how to" of developing and implementing a site specific, cost effective safety & health program. Such a program is essential for businesses who wish to reduce accidents, injuries and their associated costs plus assure compliance with OSHA and state regulations. The State of Florida offers a 2% Workers' Comp discount for companies with compliant safety programs.

COURSE TOPICS INCLUDE:

➢ Cost Benefits of an Effective Safety Program

➢ OSHA Safety & Health Program Guidelines and Related Regulations

➢ Gaining Management Support & Employee Involvement

➢ Hazard Identification Strategies

➢ Reducing Hazards Through Engineering & Administrative Controls

➢ Sample Safety Programs

➢ Tools for Assessing the Components of a Successful Program

INCIDENT REPORTING & INVESTIGATION

After an accident or near miss, do you become the Safety Detective? We all know we are supposed to investigate accidents, but why? Is it just a form the insurance company wants to see or is it a tool to substantially reduce the risk of serious accidents and injuries in your workplace? If you're just "doing the paper work" it won't make a bit of difference, but if you would really like to utilize the investigation process to spot hazards, identify trends and make a real difference in your injury rates - this is the class for you!

COURSE TOPICS INCLUDE:

➢ The When, Why, Where & Who of Investigations

➢ Identifying Underlying Causal Factors

➢ Animal, Vegetable or Mineral (Human, Mechanical or Environmental)

➢ Interviewing Witnesses

➢ Developing Prevention Strategies

➢ Documentation Techniques

➢ The Role of the Safety Committee

➢ What to do with What You've Learned

LOSS CONTROL PART I: FOUNDATIONS

This course details the purpose, objectives, and elements of a successful loss control policy by taking a close look at:

➢ Management Commitment

➢ Employee Involvement

➢ OSHA & State Regulations

➢ Hazard Identification

➢ Self-Inspections

➢ Program Assessment

➢ Job Safety Analysis

➢ Written Safety Programs

This is the ideal place to start if you are just getting your program off the ground and an excellent reference point for evaluating more advanced programs.

LOSS CONTROL PART II: APPLICATIONS

Now it’s time to put your knowledge into action! This session is a hands-on workshop for developing, fine tuning, and critiquing a company specific loss control program. Participants will be guided through carefully developed exercises to hone their policy development skills.

MANAGING A DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE

The Drug-Free Workplace is not new to American businesses however the challenges of establishing and administering an effective program are ongoing. This PSM core course is designed to provide you with the latest information on federal and state rules plus offer practical and proven tips on how to make your program more efficient and effective.

COURSE TOPICS INCLUDE:

➢ Why have a Drug-Free Workplace Program

➢ Writing a Substance Abuse Policy

➢ Training Supervisors

➢ Educating Employees

➢ Providing Employee Assistance

➢ Drug & Alcohol Testing

➢ DOT Requirements

➢ Florida's Drug-Free Workplace Discount

METHODS & TECHNIQUES OF TRAINING

More than 100 OSHA Standards contain training requirements

Do you know which ones? Equally as important – do you know how to train effectively and evaluate your results?

This all new PSM course is designed to provide the tools to evaluate, enhance (or maybe begin) your in-house safety and health training programs. We know not all training happens in the classroom, so this course will also address safety meetings, one-on-one training, skills training and how to make a real impact and be sure your message will be carried out.

COURSE TOPICS INCLUDE:

➢ OSHA’s Training Model

➢ Identifying Training Needs

➢ Setting Goals & Objectives

➢ Developing Learning Activities

➢ Understanding How Adults Learn

➢ Using Training Tools Effectively

➢ Evaluating the Need for Remedial Training

➢ Evaluating Program Effectiveness

➢ Asking & Responding to Questions

➢ Guiding Class Discussion

Become an Effective Trainer – and enjoy it!

OSHA RECORDKEEPING - THE 300 LOG

OSHA’s Recordkeeping Rule is a cause of confusion to many employers. This course details what exactly employers are required to record as well as how and when. Don’t be one of the many employers who end up on OSHA’s “high hazard” list because you record everything you report to your comp carrier – there is a distinct difference between the two requirements.

COURSE TOPICS INCLUDE:

➢ Counting lost/restricted work days

➢ Cap lost/restricted work days

➢ New vs. recurring cases

➢ Aggravation of preexisting conditions

➢ Employee privacy in sensitive cases

➢ Posting requirements

➢ CEO signature requirement

➢ Injury vs. Illness & FA vs. Medical treatment

➢ Temporary and contract workers

➢ Recording hearing loss

➢ Needle sticks, medical removal & TB

➢ Providing your logs to OSHA

➢ 300 log hands on “How to” session

PREPARING FOR EMERGENCIES:

How healthy is your company's emergency preparedness plan? Are you prepared if a chemical spill happens in your area? How about a Pandemic…? Emergency preparedness requires planning for all foreseeable events.

COURSE TOPICS INCLUDED:

➢ Terrorism Awareness

➢ Incident Command Structure

➢ Identifying Potential Emergencies

➢ Internal/External Risks

➢ Pertinent OSHA Regulations

➢ Preplanning Strategies

➢ Communications

➢ Written Programs

➢ Employee Training

➢ Emergency Response

UNDERSTANDING BEHAVIOR STRESS STRATEGIES

Stress affects all these aspects of daily business and many more, bottom line is - it's probably costing you big bucks. How does stress affect your workplace?

DO YOU HAVE...?

➢ High absenteeism

➢ Low morale

➢ Frequent minor illnesses

➢ Low production and quality

➢ Frequent near-misses

➢ Frequent minor accidents

➢ High turnover

The cost of stress in the workplace isn't always obvious, but it's there. It's hidden in medical benefit costs, sick time, over time, the cost of damaged product and turnover.

MANAGING WORKERS’ COMPENSATION

Are you doing everything you can to reduce your workers’ comp costs?

Many employers look at workers’ comp as "just the cost of doing business", but why pay more than you have to? Developing a few smart strategies can result in a more manageable program and significant cost savings.

COURSE TOPICS INCLUDED:

➢ Off Premises, Meal Time & Recreational Issues

➢ Relationships with Subcontractors

➢ Traveling Employees

➢ Relating WC to your Safety Program

➢ Program Administration

➢ Reporting Requirements

➢ Managed Care Specifics

➢ Medical vs Indemnity Benefits

➢ Educating Employees

➢ Exemptions & Exceptions

➢ Return to Work Policies

➢ Communication Essentials

➢ Disputes & Discharge

➢ Fraud & Misconduct

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