Ensuring a safe work environment is not always easy, but organizations in all industries should understand the potential impacts of an accident. Accidents in the work environment may result in employee injury, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) sanctions and fines, increased insurance premiums and more. Proactively conducting a hazard analysis and implementing a safety program helps an organization create a safe, healthy environment.
Des Moines Area Community College (DMACC) has partnered with the Iowa Illinois Safety Council (IISC) to offer an Essentials of Safety Program Management certificate program.
This training is designed for organizations looking to develop a defined safety program, new safety committee members, human resource managers and individuals who want to know more about workplace safety and OSHA standards. Participants will leave with an action plan and resources needed to begin developing an individualized plan for their organization.
DMACC Business Consultant Jacki Boldt said the program will help businesses determine what hazards exist in their organization, develop a comprehensive safety plan and learn how to handle an accident should one occur.
“This certificate gives organizations a foundation of information around the importance of safety and hazard analysis,” Boldt said. “Too often, safety is associated solely with manufacturing firms, but it is essential for organizations of all sizes and across all industries. We are excited to be working with the IISC to bring this program to organizations in Central Iowa.”
The Safety Management certificate can be earned in five half-day sessions held once a month starting in February. The sessions will be from 8 a.m. to noon at the DMACC Southridge Center, Room 20B. The cost is $750 and includes two hours of personalized consulting services specific to your organization.
The dates and topics of the sessions are as follows:
• Feb. 9 — Introduction to OSHA
• March 9 — OSHA Required Recordkeeping
• April 13 — Developing a Comprehensive Training Plan
• May 4 — Accident Investigation
• June 1 — Introduction to Change Management
For more detailed course information and to register, contact Jacki Boldt at 515-256-4915 or jlboldt@dmacc.edu.