Batteries provide electric power for equipment like forklifts, narrow-aisle trucks, airport vehicles, electric buses, autos and golf cars. When used properly, batteries are a safe and reliable source of power. As with any power source, there are some hazards. This lesson covers these hazards, including electrical shock, corrosive chemical exposure and battery handling.
A jagged wheel fragment can fly fast enough to penetrate the soft tissue of your neck, eyes and face. Bench and pedestal grinders are powerful tools that require precision and precaution. This course will explain the steps you must take to stay safe when working with these commonly used pieces of equipment. Ideal learners are maintenance employees in the general industry, employees in the construction industry, and supervisors of those employees.
Benzene is an aromatic hydrocarbon which is produced by the burning of natural products. It is found in gasoline and other fuels, and is used in the manufacture of plastics, detergents, pesticides, and other chemicals. Benzene is a clear, colorless liquid with a pleasant, sweet odor. The odor of benzene does not provide adequate warning of its hazard. In fact, benzene can cause serious health problems that you must understand if you work with it. This module covers the hazards of benzene and how to work safely with benzene.
If your job duties include even occasional contact with blood or other infectious materials, you are at risk for contracting potentially deadly, incurable diseases. Take this course to learn what bloodborne pathogens are and how you can protect yourself from them. Ideal learners include anyone who may be exposed to blood or other potentially infectious materials, including healthcare workers, custodians, maintenance staff, research personnel and construction workers.
Si sus tareas de trabajo incluyen un contacto incluso ocasional con la sangre u otros materiales infecciosos, se encuentra en riesgo de contraer enfermedades incurables y potencialmente mortales. Realice este curso para aprender qué son los agentes patógenos y cómo puede protegerse de estos. Los estudiantes ideales incluyen a cualquiera que pueda estar expuesto a la sangre u otros materiales potencialmente infecciosos, incluidos los trabajadores de la salud, los cuidadores, el personal de mantenimiento, el personal de investigación y los trabajadores de la construcción.