Workplace Safety school training courses in Denver, CO (public, in-house or online)

The issue of drug and alcohol abuse is not new. However, over the recent years it has become evident that drug and alcohol abuse can adversely affect the workplace by decreasing its overall efficiency. This course focuses on the management of alcohol and drugs in the workplace. It discusses the issues related to drug and alcohol abuse that the employees may encounter while at work. It also provides suggestions on how employers can reduce the risk to the employees�safety and productivity.

Asbestos is a substance that has been used for centuries. Its heat-resistant properties make it almost indestructible; due to this property, asbestos have been widely used in the construction industry, especially for pipe and boiler insulation. Before 1973, asbestos was sprayed onto different surfaces for fire protection purposes, but this practice was banned due to the hazardous nature of asbestos. Furthermore, it is no longer used for insulating pipes and boilers. However, asbestos can still b...

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Explosives are used in many industrial operations, particularly in construction and mining. If used properly and by experienced personnel the use of explosives could be very beneficial. However, if explosives are used by untrained users, there is a great potential for both fire and unwanted explosions. The main objective of this course is to provide fundamental information about explosives and how you can safely use and secure them in operations related to construction. This course will also ena...

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Lead is a very toxic substance. People who are exposed to lead or lead compounds may become ill or even die due to lead poisoning. Usually, our bodies remove lead from our systems at a slow rate; however, inhaling even small doses of lead for a long period of time can result in lead poisoning. Workers who are required to work at or near sites that are contaminated with lead are at a greater risk of lead poisoning. This course is designed for workers who work in areas where the hazard of lead con...

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There are hundreds of workplaces and thousands of employees that are exposed to beryllium and cadmium hazards every day. This course gives you a basic knowledge of beryllium and cadmium hazards present at various industrial workplaces, how you can minimize your exposure to them, different acute and chronic problems caused by beryllium and cadmium, and what precautionary measures you should take in order to avoid injuries and fatalities at beryllium and cadmium exposed workplaces.