In an effort to fight terrorism and improve the security of hazardous materials being shipped, the Department of Transportation (DOT) has added three major security requirements to their HAZMAT regulations. Companies that handle hazardous materials must develop a Security Plan, and give their employees Security Awareness and In-Depth Security training.

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Wellness and Fitness Video Program shows employees how small changes in lifestyles can produce big benefits. While wellness is a gradual process, eliminating negative lifestyle factors can help keep employees healthy. A good wellness and fitness program can significantly improve employees’ safety records. Studies have found that accidents and injuries occur less frequently with employees who are healthier and in better shape.

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Electricity is all around us. It lights up our homes… powers much of the machinery and equipment that we use… and runs many of our tools. We are so used to it, most employees “take it for granted.” Yet electricity can also be dangerous. Employees need to know how electricity works, and what they should do to protect themselves from its hazards.

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A good wellness and fitness training program can significantly improve employees’ safety records. Studies have found that accidents and injuries occur less frequently with employees who are healthier and in better shape.

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Machine Guard Safety Video Program is designed to help employees understand the dangers of working with machinery… and how property safety training of those risks can be minimized by proper installation and use of safety guards and devices. Machinery comes in many sizes and shapes, and it can present many different types of hazards. Each year thousands of employees across the country are injured by the machines they are most familiar with… and which they believe are safe. In fact the risk of accidents from powered machinery is so great OSHA estimates that lack of machine guarding is the second most frequent safety violation in industry today.

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Bloodborne diseases are a serious concern in the United States. “Hepatitis B” infects over 70,000 people annually, and has over one million “carriers” in the U.S. The HIV virus, which usually leads to AIDS, currently infects over one million people. Because of the increasing problems with these diseases, in 1991 OSHA passed a “Bloodborne Pathogens” regulation.

MARCOM’s “Bloodborne Pathogens in Commercial and Light Industrial Facilities” training products have been specifically created to assist facilities in fulfilling the OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standard’s (29 CFR Part 1910.1030) training requirements. Topics covered in these products include: Read the rest of this entry »

Back Safety Training 1910.506

For many employees, back injuries are something that “happens to the other person… not to me.” Yet four out of five people will experience some type of back problems during their lives. And many back injuries are caused by common activities experienced both on and off the job… such as lifting, climbing, reaching, etc.

MARCOM’s Back Safety training products on emphasize the importance of overall back care, both at work and at home, including exercises and weight control. Topics covered in these products include: Read the rest of this entry »