Conducting safety audits is one of your most effective strategies for catching safety deficiencies that could result in accidents and injuries … or costly OSHA fines.

With J. J. Keller’s Safety Audit Customizer software, you can conduct detailed safety audits faster and more easily than ever before! This program includes pre-written audit checklists covering OSHA and EPA topics like …

• Chemical Storage
• Confined Spaces
• Forklifts
• Shipping/Receiving
• Excavation Areas
• Electrical Systems Read the rest of this entry »

The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has alleged serious safety violations and seven repeat violations at Fort Richardson’s Directorate of Public Works near Anchorage, Alaska.

OSHA’s inspection found alleged serious violations involving: lack of forklift training; improper grinding wheel maintenance; lack of inspection on high voltage poles; lack of assessment and use of electrical personal protective equipment; open electrical wiring; and lack of annual safety inspections to correct hazardous conditions.

OSHA previously had cited the facility for violations at Fort Richardson involving hazards on walking working surfaces, exit signs missing in the pa Read the rest of this entry »

Here is new Video/DVD series from Medcom:

. Medical Errors, Part 1: New Approaches to an Old Problem
. Medical Errors, Part 2: Prevention Practices
. Medical Errors, Part 3: Preventing Medication Errors

SERIES OVERVIEW

In 2000 the Institute of Medicine’s landmark report, To Err is Human estimated that one of every 20 Americans who check into a hospital will be the victim of a medical error, and that up to 98,000 patients will die from all types of medical errors in a single year. Since that time, professional organizations for healthcare workers and facilities, including the Joint Commission, have worked diligently to develop strategies to reduce these numbers and make patient safety a primary healthcare concern.

This three-part series is designed to provide healthcare workers with background information on the extent of the problem of medical errors, and describe specific strategies and practices aimed at reducing medical errors. Read the rest of this entry »

NHTSA announces annual safety awards

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recently honored 14 individuals and groups from across the country for their achievements in highway safety at the 26th Annual Lifesavers conference.

More than 2000 participants attended the three-day Lifesavers conference, which focused on common-sense solutions to critical highway safety issues and is considered the leading event of its kind in the United States. Topics on this year’s conference agenda include child passenger safety, occupant protection, impaired driving, and new vehicle safety technology. At the conference NHTSA presented public service awards to 14 individuals and organizations, as follows: Read the rest of this entry »

The mission of Monroe Community College is to provide access to high quality education and training programs to a diverse community. Student success is the College’s highest priority.

In fulfilling its mission, the College is committed to excellence in teaching, comprehensiveness, lifelong learning and citizenship. The College embraces its role as a stimulus for economic development and values partnerships, innovation and educational leadership. Read the rest of this entry »

2008 Marcom Trade Show Dates

MARCOM is scheduled to exhibit at the following trade shows in 2008:

American Society for Training & Development (ASTD)
June 2 – 4, 2008
San Diego Convention Center
San Diego, CA
Visit us at booth # 1125

American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE)
June 9 – 11, 2008 Read the rest of this entry »

Crib Safety Training

This program is designed for all child care providers, to understand Crib Safety, what makes a crib unsafe to use, potential problems with cribs and the do’s and don’ts of Crib Safety. The Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) is discussed, with potential causes and prevention procedures and techniques. The program also provides Read the rest of this entry »