Safety Awareness for New Employees

Starting a new job always gives you a lot to think about: Your role and responsibilities, meeting your coworkers, and getting familiar with your workspace itself. There is something else you need to keep in mind - safety. On your first day and every day thereafter, safety always comes first.

Use this course to reduce the risk of typical on-the-job dangers like slips, trips, and falls, fires, and infection from bloodborne pathogens. This course provides a quick overview of the on-the-job hazards new and veteran employees should be aware of.

   This course is in the Video On Demand format, to read about Video On Demand features click here.

New hires in an industrial workplace

• Introduction
• Slips, Trips and Falls... and Good Housekeeping
• Industrial Ergonomics
• Using Hand/Power Tools and Powered Machinery Safely
• Forklift Safety
• Electrical Safety and Lock-Out/Tag-Out
• Hazard Communication and Personal Protective Equipment
• Fire Prevention and Emergency Procedures
• Health Emergencies, First Aid and Bloodborne Pathogens
• Conclusion

• Safety Awareness for New Employees
• New Hire Safety Essentials
• Safety Orientation