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C O N T I N U I N G E D U C A T I O N P R O G R A M S
PA C I F I C N O R T H W E S T O S H A E D U C AT I O N C E N T E R
P O R T L A N D O R E G O N S T A N D - D O W N E V E N TStop Falls, Stand-Down
DATE AND TIMEMay 6, 2016
8:00am-3:00pm
LOCATIONSheet Metal Institute
2379 NE 178TH AvePortland, Oregon
97230
REGISTRATIONRegistration for this event
is opening soon. Please visit osha.washington.edu
or contact us at 206-685-3089 for more
information.
INFORMATIONPacific Northwest OSHA
Education Centerosha.washington.edu
SAVE THE DATE – MAY 6, 2016!OSHA 7405 & FALL PREVENTION EXPERT PANEL
OSHA 7405: FALL HAZARD AWARENESS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY
STAND DOWN FOR WHAT? TO PREVENT FALLS IN CONSTRUCTION! Industry Expert Panel
Industry experts from the Pacific Northwest will discuss important topics and emerging ideas in fall-protection. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to hear tips, stories, and innovative ideas from some of the Pacific Northwest’s most experienced safety experts.
ENVIRONMENTAL & OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH SCIENCES UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH
Source: US Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Census on Fatal Occupational Injuries, 2014
The focus of this course is to identify, evaluate, and prevent or control fall hazards at construction sites, both residential and commercial. This course focuses on falls to a lower level, rather than falls to the same level. This special course offering is designed for small construction employers, business owners, or managers who would like to obtain more information about fall hazards present in the workplace, and how to prevent workplace injuries and fatalities. This course is also suitable for construction site employees and employee representatives. Topics include identifying fall hazards, analyzing fall hazards, and preventing or controlling potential hazards. Instructors from the OSHA Education Center and local industry experts will speak at this special course.
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