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MFG-SF-101  |  OSHA 10-Hour General Industry

Duration: 10 Hours     Format: In-Person (OSHA-Authorized)     Audience: Front-Line Manufacturing Employees

The OSHA 10-Hour General Industry course is an OSHA-authorized training program that provides entry-level workers with an introduction to occupational safety and health. Participants will receive an OSHA 10-Hour completion card upon successful completion. Topics include hazard recognition and avoidance, personal protective equipment, emergency action plans, lockout/tagout, and workers' rights and responsibilities under OSHA.

Learning Objectives

• Explain workers' rights and employer responsibilities under the OSH Act
• Identify common general industry hazards including chemical, physical, and electrical hazards
• Describe the proper selection and use of personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Explain lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures and their purpose in protecting workers
• Describe the components of an effective emergency action plan
• Recognize how to report workplace hazards and injuries through appropriate channels

MFG-SF-102  |  OSHA 30-Hour General Industry

Duration: 30 Hours     Format: In-Person (OSHA-Authorized)     Audience: Supervisors, Safety Coordinators, Managers

The OSHA 30-Hour General Industry course is designed for supervisors, safety personnel, and managers who have safety and health responsibilities in general industry settings. This OSHA-authorized program provides in-depth coverage of OSHA standards, recordkeeping requirements, hazard communication, machine guarding, electrical safety, and more. Participants receive an OSHA 30-Hour completion card upon successful completion.

Learning Objectives

• Explain OSHA standards applicable to general industry and supervisory responsibilities for compliance
• Maintain OSHA 300 injury and illness logs and complete required recordkeeping accurately
• Conduct a basic workplace hazard assessment and develop appropriate controls
• Describe machine guarding requirements and methods for protecting employees from mechanical hazards
• Explain hazard communication requirements including GHS labeling and SDS management
• Develop and communicate an emergency action plan for their work area
• Apply OSHA's hierarchy of controls to address workplace hazards systematically

MFG-SF-103  |  Hazard Communication and GHS/SDS

Duration: 4 Hours     Format: In-Person or On-Site     Audience: All Manufacturing Employees

Any employee who works with or around hazardous chemicals must understand the Globally Harmonized System (GHS) for chemical labeling and Safety Data Sheets (SDS). This course covers OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard (HazCom), how to read and interpret GHS labels and SDS documents, and how to protect yourself from chemical hazards in the workplace. Required training for all affected employees.

Learning Objectives

• Explain the purpose and requirements of OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200)
• Identify and interpret the nine GHS hazard pictograms and their associated hazard classes
• Read and use the 16 sections of a Safety Data Sheet (SDS) to find critical safety information
• Describe the elements of a compliant GHS chemical label
• Locate and access the facility's SDS library in both physical and electronic formats
• Apply appropriate protective measures based on chemical hazard information

MFG-SF-104  |  Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) Procedures

Duration: 4 Hours     Format: In-Person or On-Site     Audience: Maintenance, Machine Operators, Supervisors

Failure to control hazardous energy is one of the leading causes of serious workplace injuries and fatalities in manufacturing. This course covers OSHA's Control of Hazardous Energy standard (29 CFR 1910.147) and provides hands-on practice in developing and executing lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures. Participants will leave prepared to protect themselves and their coworkers during equipment servicing and maintenance.

Learning Objectives

• Explain the purpose of OSHA's Lockout/Tagout standard (29 CFR 1910.147)
• Identify the types of hazardous energy sources commonly found in manufacturing equipment
• Describe the steps in an equipment-specific energy control procedure (LOTO procedure)
• Demonstrate the proper sequence for applying and removing lockout/tagout devices
• Explain the responsibilities of authorized, affected, and other employees under the standard
• Identify when group lockout procedures are required and how to implement them

MFG-SF-105  |  Forklift / Powered Industrial Truck Safety

Duration: 8 Hours     Format: In-Person or On-Site     Audience: Forklift Operators and Supervisors

Forklifts and other powered industrial trucks are essential to manufacturing operations — and among the most dangerous equipment on the plant floor. This OSHA-compliant course covers the requirements of 29 CFR 1910.178, safe operation practices, pre-operation inspections, load handling, and practical evaluation. Certificates of completion are provided. Refresher and site-specific training are available upon request.

Learning Objectives

• Explain OSHA requirements for forklift operator training and evaluation (29 CFR 1910.178)
• Conduct a thorough pre-operation inspection and identify unsafe equipment conditions
• Operate a powered industrial truck safely in a manufacturing or warehouse environment
• Apply safe load handling techniques including stability, capacity, and load center principles
• Identify pedestrian safety hazards and apply procedures to protect people in the work area
• Describe refueling, battery charging, and parking procedures per OSHA standards

MFG-SF-106  |  Electrical Safety for Non-Electricians

Duration: 4 Hours     Format: In-Person or On-Site     Audience: General Manufacturing Employees

Electrical hazards are present in virtually every manufacturing environment, yet many employees receive little training on how to recognize and avoid them. This course gives general manufacturing employees the knowledge to recognize electrical hazards, understand the dangers of arc flash, follow safe work practices around electrical equipment, and know when to call a qualified electrician rather than attempting a fix themselves.

Learning Objectives

• Identify common electrical hazards found in general industry manufacturing environments
• Explain the dangers of electrical shock, arc flash, and arc blast
• Describe safe work practices for employees who work near but not on electrical equipment
• Recognize the warning signs of damaged wiring, overloaded circuits, and unsafe equipment
• Explain the difference between qualified and unqualified electrical workers under OSHA standards
• Describe when and how to report electrical hazards to the appropriate personnel

MFG-SF-107  |  Fire Safety and Emergency Action Plans

Duration: 4 Hours     Format: In-Person or On-Site     Audience: All Manufacturing Employees

Fire is a serious hazard in manufacturing environments, and preparation is the key to protecting lives. This course covers fire prevention fundamentals, the proper use of portable fire extinguishers, evacuation procedures, and the development and review of emergency action plans as required by OSHA (29 CFR 1910.38). Hands-on fire extinguisher practice is included where facility conditions allow.

Learning Objectives

• Identify common fire hazards in manufacturing environments and how to control them
• Explain the fire triangle and the classes of fires and appropriate extinguisher types
• Demonstrate proper use of a portable fire extinguisher using the PASS technique
• Describe the components of an OSHA-compliant Emergency Action Plan
• Explain evacuation routes, assembly points, and employee roles during an emergency
• Identify the designated roles (e.g., fire wardens) in their facility's emergency response plan

MFG-SF-108  |  Ergonomics in Manufacturing

Duration: 6 Hours     Format: In-Person or On-Site     Audience: All Manufacturing Employees and Supervisors

Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) are among the most common and costly workplace injuries in manufacturing, often developing gradually through repetitive motion, awkward postures, and overexertion. This course teaches participants to recognize ergonomic risk factors in their work environment, understand the connection between ergonomics and injury prevention, and apply practical strategies to reduce ergonomic strain on the job.

Learning Objectives

• Define ergonomics and explain its importance in reducing workplace injuries and costs
• Identify the primary ergonomic risk factors: force, repetition, awkward posture, contact stress, and vibration
• Conduct a basic ergonomic risk assessment of a workstation or job task
• Apply engineering and administrative controls to reduce ergonomic risk
• Demonstrate proper manual material handling techniques including safe lifting practices
• Describe the early warning signs of musculoskeletal disorders and how to report them

MFG-SF-109  |  Incident Investigation and Reporting

Duration: 6 Hours     Format: In-Person or On-Site     Audience: Supervisors, Safety Staff, Managers

A thorough incident investigation is the foundation of an effective safety program. This course prepares supervisors and safety professionals to respond to workplace incidents and near-misses promptly and systematically, complete OSHA 300 log entries correctly, and implement corrective actions that prevent recurrence. Case studies from manufacturing environments are used throughout.

Learning Objectives

• Describe the supervisor's immediate responsibilities following a workplace incident
• Explain the purpose of investigating near-misses as well as recordable incidents
• Conduct a structured incident investigation using a standardized investigation form
• Apply root cause analysis tools (5-Why, fishbone diagram) to identify causal factors
• Complete OSHA 300, 300A, and 301 forms correctly for recordable incidents
• Develop corrective actions that address root causes and prevent incident recurrence

MFG-SF-110  |  Heat Illness Prevention (Outdoor and Indoor)

Duration: 3 Hours     Format: In-Person or On-Site     Audience: All Manufacturing Employees

West Tennessee's hot, humid summers create serious heat illness risks for both outdoor and indoor manufacturing workers. This course covers the recognition, prevention, and response to heat-related illness including heat cramps, heat exhaustion, and heat stroke. Participants will learn about hydration requirements, work-rest schedules, acclimatization, and their rights and responsibilities under OSHA heat illness prevention guidelines.

Learning Objectives

• Identify the types of heat illness and recognize their signs and symptoms
• Explain the role of humidity, physical workload, and personal factors in heat illness risk
• Apply the heat index to assess risk levels and select appropriate protective measures
• Describe OSHA's recommended practices for hydration, rest breaks, and acclimatization
• Demonstrate appropriate first aid response when a coworker shows signs of heat illness
• Explain employer and employee responsibilities under OSHA heat illness prevention guidelines