RedVector RVI-11332

New Employee Safety Orientation

New Employee Safety Orientation

0.5 hr. Online Course

Level: Intermediate

Item#: RVI-11332

SME: Cassandra Dillon, MS, CESCO, SHEP, CSSM

USD$20.00 InStock 2029-01-01
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All occupations, even ones that are not typically assigned to dangerous tasks, have certain safety hazards associated with them. For some occupations, the hazards are obvious. For other occupations, however, the hazards may be less apparent. This course provides a basic overview of safety issues to help improve your safety awareness. These safety issues include safe work habits, personal protective equipment, hazard communication, and fire safety.
Objectives SME Course Applies to
Course Objectives

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

  • Identify good housekeeping practices that promote workplace safety
  • Describe safety concerns associated with the proper use of tools and ladders
  • State methods for isolating energy sources
  • Describe the steps for responding to electrical shock
  • List types of personal protective equipment commonly used and for special hazards
  • Describe the types of information found on Safety Data Sheets
  • Compare the colors and numbers used on a fire diamond
  • Describe warning labels and signs that may be used to communicate information about hazards in a workplace
  • Describe basic steps for responding to a fire and compare the uses of different classes of fire extinguishers
SUBJECT MATTER EXPERT: Cassandra Dillon, MS, CESCO, SHEP, CSSM
Cassandra has over 20 years’ experience in the fields of industrial engineering, environmental, risk management, occupational safety and health. Her areas of expertise include consulting in the areas of transportation, warehousing/distribution, manufacturing, oil and gas. Also, as an Adjunct Professor, she lectures in the areas of emergency planning, environmental systems, logistics, engineering, safety and petroleum technology. In regards to consulting, she provides compliance assistance in the areas of Risk Assessments/Audits, Training, Safety Management Systems and VPPPA . Lastly, she is an independent certified coach, trainer and speaker with the John Maxwell Team.
 
Cassandra currently holds a B.S. in Industrial Engineering from Louisiana State University; a M.S in Risk Control/Safety Engineering from the University of Wisconsin – Stout; and a Certificate in Professional Accountancy from Mountain View College. In addition, she is currently holds Instructor certifications for PEC Safety, Red Cross and Authorized Outreach for OSHA.
 
Finally, she serves as a member of the Injury Prevention Committee- Texas Governor's EMS and Trauma Advisory Council and the National Program Planning and Development, Committee of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Also, she has professional memberships with ASSE, AICHE and ATD. Finally, her hobbies include volunteering in the community with Red Cross, Boys and Girls Clubs of America and other organizations that impact the safety of the community.
Professional Organizations
Board of Certified Safety Professionals - BCSP - Certification (General)