Certified Proficient

According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), a one-gallon oil spill can contaminate up to one million gallons of water. To help protect waterways, the EPA requires all non-transportation facilities...

Sexual harassment and discrimination are concerns for every business that has more than one employee. When sexual harassment or discrimination occurs in the workplace, it can create many problems for...

In the United States alone, there are more than one million warehouse workers. These workers are exposed to many hazards, including forklifts, chemicals, and heavy loads. By knowing common risks...

Slips, trips and falls are the most common type of accident in the workplace and are responsible for around 25% of all reported injuries. These injuries aren't always minor either;...

A safety data sheet, or SDS, provides employees with information about hazardous chemicals. SDSs must follow a standard format, and will always present certain information that workers and emergency responders...

Scalpels and needles are important tools for many forms of lab work, including experiments and production work. Unfortunately, using these devices also carries a relatively high risk of injury. This...

Learners who successfully complete this course will display the ability to identify the role of the first responder after an incident involving hazardous materials, the proper steps to be taken...

Road rage is incredibly dangerous, causing almost 2/3 of all traffic fatalities. It is sadly also very common; in one survey nearly 90% of drivers stated that they had witnessed...

Oil and gas field work often takes place in remote locations, and there is a good chance that workers may come into contact with wildlife on the job. Wild animals...

Because most freight is intended to reach its destination by a certain date and time, proper planning is necessary. Inclement weather, traffic, road construction, fuel and food stops, and repairs...

Oil and gas exploration and production often causes workers to encounter hazardous atmospheres. Hazardous chemical fumes, low oxygen environments, and even some types of dust particles can cause injury or...

Oil and gas exploration and production sites carry a risk of causing harm to public health or the environment in the form of spills and other releases. While oil and...