Spring 2002 Issue

Are You Ready For the Inspection?

• What are the dangers of working in a confined space?
• Are all the correct regulations being met to guard the welfare of employees?
• Does everyone know the correct safety procedures for fire, electrical, or chemical disaster?
• Could the floor manager or shift supervisor administer life-saving first aid in the event of an industrial accident?
• Would YOU be able to answer these questions in the middle of an Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) inspection?

Maybe? Not the answer you want to give in the middle of an OSHA inspection or investigation.

Now you can be certain all OSHA regulations are being met and all employees are properly trained, without losing production time and money to train them. How? With Midlands Technical College's new Online Safety Training Program. This new program enables companies or individuals to receive OSHA regulated training via the internet, at a minimal cost.

 "We started this program because safety training is becoming a major priority among manufacturers and other organizations," said Charlie Jenkins, program manager at Midlands Technical College. "This is a convenient, affordable, and targeted program that enables companies to implement quality safety procedures. Individuals, or a group of employees, can be trained in up-to-date OSHA regulations and rules any time, at their own pace, via the internet."

The flexibility of the courses allows employees to be trained without shutting down production or paying for dedicated in-house training. All courses are designed to ensure each participant leaves with a solid understanding of best practices, compliance requirements and individual responsibilities in the work area. "The new program not only enables employees to save time, but also provides employers with the ability to track progress of employees, receive documentation of when employees have completed courses, and notify employers when it's time for re-certification," said Jenkins.

Are you ready to answer those questions now?

If not, then Midlands Technical College's Online Safety Program should be your next call. Starting at $29 per class, this new program can prepare you for tomorrow's OSHA inspection. Classes run continuously throughout the year with the next cycle beginning April 2, 2002. For more information or to register, contact Charlie Jenkins, program manager, Midlands Technical College, at 803-732-5206 or visit the web site www.mtctraining.com.

"After companies have taken the first step and participated in safety training - on or offline, the SCMEP provides onsite resources for the next phase," said Vivian Harper, Environmental, Safety & Health Technical Specialist for the SCMEP. "We can assist with documentation of procedures and any implementation needs that may arise. The SCMEP provides the needed expertise to help companies put into practice the guidelines and procedures learned in training." For more information about SCMEP's services, contact Harper at 803-252-6976 ext. 229 or vharper@scmep.org.