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Employment Practices

Acoso Sexual (Sexual Harassment and Discrimination – Supervisor)

Run Time: Self-Paced. Approximately 43 minutes (not including quiz)
Completion Requirement: 100% slide view
Tablet/Mobile Friendly: Yes
Closed Captioning: Text on screen

Esta capacitación ayudará a los supervisores a comprender sus obligaciones legales federales para prevenir y remediar la discriminación y el acoso en el lugar de trabajo. Los supervisores aprenderán definiciones federales y clasificaciones de discriminación y acoso en el lugar de trabajo bajo la Ley de Derechos Civiles de 1964, Título VII. Incluyendo clases protegidas, derechos de empleados y posibles empleados y responsabilidades del supervisor. Los temas incluyen: Discriminación, acoso, acoso sexual, conducta no deseada, ambiente hostil, LGBTQ, información genética (GINA), embarazo (PDA), edad (ADEA), religión, raza / color, origen nacional, discapacidad (ADA), discriminación asociativa, trata de personas, políticas, quejas, investigaciones y Cinco Principios Básicos de Smart Risk Management®.

Acoso Sexual en California (AB1825/1661) (Sexual Harassment and Discrimination – Supervisor)

Run Time: Self-Paced. Approximately 130 minutes
Completion Requirement: 100% slide view
Tablet/Mobile Friendly: Yes
Closed Captioning: Text On Screen

La ley de California (AB 1825) exige que los supervisores reciban dos horas de capacitación sobre prevención del acoso sexual. Como supervisor, a usted se le ha asignado este curso para cumplir con las leyes y, lo que es aún más importante, para conocer en mayor medida sus obligaciones como supervisor para hacer cumplir y respetar la política sobre acoso sexual de su empresa.

Le llevará dos horas completar este curso. Este curso valdrá la pena porque lo ayudará a ser un supervisor más informado y eficaz.

Diversity

Run Time: Approximately 35 minutes (self-paced reading)
Completion Requirement: 100% slide view
Tablet/Mobile Friendly: Yes
Closed Captioning: N/A (text on screen)

This module is concerned with diversity as a workplace issue but, more importantly, diversity is a human issue. Managers and supervisors will explore diversity from a broad perspective that includes, but is not limited to, the workplace and socio-economic status.

This module will cover the following diversity topics:

- Awareness, inclusion, and appreciation
- How diversity supports your organization
- Myths about diversity
- The difference between discrimination and inclusive bias, and
- Developing a diversity mindset

Ethics in Action

Ethics is not about being perfect. It’s about making choices that are considerate of others and appropriate for all the stakeholders—employees, customers, suppliers, management, and the community.

The path to ethics begins with examining the idea of ethics. This module should generate some thoughts and ideas about ethics. There is a powerful connection between thinking ethically and acting ethically.

Sexual Harassment and Discrimination – California (AB1825/1661)

Run Time: Approximately 130 minutes
Completion Requirement: 100% slide view
Closed Captioning: No. Text on screen.
Tablet Friendly: Yes

This training is designed to explain what may constitute harassment and how to recognize, report, and respond to allegations of unwelcome sexual behavior. Responsive to the requirements of AB1661 (officials), AB1825 (sexual harassment), AB1443 (unpaid interns), and AB2053 (abusive conduct and workplace bullying).

Sexual Harassment and Discrimination – Employees

Run Time: Approximately 32 minutes (not including quiz)
Completion Requirement: 70% or higher on final quiz and 100% slide view
Tablet/Mobile Friendly: Yes
Closed Captioning: Yes

This training will assist employees in understanding the federal definitions and classifications of discrimination and harassment in the workplace under the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title VII. Including protected classes and employee or prospective employee rights under federal law. Topics are inclusive of: Discrimination, harassment, sexual harassment, unwelcome conduct, hostile environment, LGBTQ, genetic information (GINA), pregnancy (PDA), age (ADEA), religion, race/color, national origin, disability (ADA), associational discrimination, and human trafficking.

Sexual Harassment and Discrimination – Supervisors

Run Time: Approximately 43 minutes (not including quiz)
Completion Requirement: 70% or higher on final quiz and 100% slide view
Tablet/Mobile Friendly: Yes
Closed Captioning: Yes

This training will assist supervisors in understanding their federal legal obligations to prevent and remedy discrimination and harassment in the workplace. Supervisors will learn federal definitions and classifications of discrimination and harassment in the workplace under the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title VII. Including protected classes, rights of employees and prospective employees, and supervisor responsibilities. Topics are inclusive of: Discrimination, harassment, sexual harassment, unwelcome conduct, hostile environment, LGBTQ, genetic information (GINA), pregnancy (PDA), age (ADEA), religion, race/color, national origin, disability (ADA), associational discrimination, human trafficking, policies, complaints, investigations, and Five Core Principles of Smart Risk Management®.

Sexual Harassment and Discrimination Higher Ed – Employees

Run Time: Approximately 32 minutes (not including quiz)
Completion Requirement: 70% or higher on final quiz and 100% slide view
Tablet/Mobile Friendly: Yes
Closed Captioning: No

This training will assist faculty, staff, and employees in understanding the federal definitions and classifications of discrimination and harassment in the Higher Ed workplace under the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title VII. Including protected classes and employee or prospective employee rights under federal law.

Topics are inclusive of: Discrimination, harassment, sexual harassment, unwelcome conduct, hostile environment, LGBTQ, genetic information (GINA), pregnancy (PDA), age (ADEA), religion, race/color, national origin, disability (ADA), associational discrimination, and human trafficking.

Sexual Harassment and Discrimination Higher Ed – Supervisors

Run Time: Approximately 43 minutes (not including quiz)
Completion Requirement: 70% or higher on final quiz and 100% slide view
Tablet/Mobile Friendly: Yes
Closed Captioning: No

This training will assist supervisors in understanding their federal legal obligations to prevent and remedy discrimination and harassment in the Higher Ed workplace. Supervisors will learn federal definitions and classifications of discrimination and harassment in the workplace under the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title VII. Including protected classes, rights of employees and prospective employees, and supervisor responsibilities.

Sexual Harassment and Discrimination K-12 – Employees

Run Time: Approximately 32 minutes (not including quiz)
Completion Requirement: 70% or higher on final quiz and 100% slide view
Tablet/Mobile Friendly: Yes
Closed Captioning: No

This training will assist faculty, staff, and administration employed by educational institutions in understanding the federal definitions and classifications of discrimination and harassment in the workplace. Including protected classes’ rights under federal law. Topics are inclusive of: Discrimination, harassment, sexual harassment, unwelcome conduct, hostile environment, LGBTQ, genetic information (GINA), pregnancy (PDA), age (ADEA), religion, race/color, national origin, disability (ADA), associational discrimination, and human trafficking.

Sexual Harassment and Discrimination K-12 – Supervisors

Run Time: Approximately 43 minutes (not including quiz)
Completion Requirement: 70% or higher on final quiz and 100% slide view
Tablet/Mobile Friendly: Yes
Closed Captioning: No

TRAC (Teamwork • Respect • Awareness • Communication)

Run time: Approximately 15 minutes
Completion Requirements: 100% slide view
Closed Captioning: No, transcript in Notes

TRAC is a multi-purpose workplace risk management module for all employees. TRAC reinforces your efforts to prevent workplace wrongdoing and makes employees aware of issues important to your institution, such as tolerance, harassment, theft, workers’ compensation fraud and retaliation, diversity, safety, violence, and conflict resolution. With TRAC, employees can receive basic workplace training and orientation in just a few minutes. TRAC can also be customized by integrating your specific policies and procedures into the training, helping generate greater impact and personal value for your employees.

Fleet Safety

Accident Scene Management

Every day, drivers are involved in motor vehicle emergencies and accidents. The goal of this training program is to instruct participants on the procedures to follow should they become involved in a motor vehicle accident. The topics discussed include: Accident Facts; Preparedness; and Managing the Accident Scene. Quiz.

Basics of Defensive Driving-ASCIP

11:26 min. Motor vehicle accidents are the number one cause of death in the workplace. This training module helps participants understand the basic components of defensive driving including: understanding the definition of defensive driving; how to recognize unsafe driving practices; being aware of general methods for preventing accidents; and identifying safe practices for driving in various inclement weather conditions.

Defensive Driving-Backing Safely R is for Reverse-ASCIP

6:53 min. Instructs participants on how to safely back a vehicle. Topics covered include: Stats on backing accidents; reasons for collisions; conducting a walk-around of the vehicle and using a spotter; blind spot areas and correct mirror adjustment; backing the vehicle safely; review of basic defensive driving techniques.

Defensive Driving-Changing Lanes Safely (GB)

Provides participants with an awareness of the hazards associated with changing lanes while driving and introduces techniques to minimize risks. Reviews common accidents cause by making lane changes; analyzes traffic scenarios to understand the hazards involved and discusses what to do to prevent accidents from occurring; reviews basic defensive driving strategies. Running time: 12:59 Min.

Defensive Driving-Driving Safely in School Zones

Provides participants with tips for driving safely in school zones. Topics include basic defensive driving reminders, conducting a pre-trip inspection, remaining alert in school zones for children and drivers of other vehicles, following signage posted in school zones, times to avoid driving in school zones, crosswalks and obeying crossing guards.

Defensive Driving-Intersections

Provides participants with information on the problems intersections present to drivers, reviews the signs and signals present in intersections and discusses what drivers can do to avoid becoming involved in an intersection accident.

Defensive Driving-Reducing Deer Related Accidents

Designed to provide participants with information on how to safely navigate the roads during peak deer movement season, which is during the months of October through December.

Defensive Driving-Reducing Springtime Weather Accidents (GB)

8:45 Min., #9078

Explores the hazards of driving in springtime weather conditions and reiterates the principles of defensive driving for these conditions. Topics include basic defensive driving reminders, necessary vehicle maintenance for spring driving conditions, techniques for driving on wet roads, in flooding, when tornadic activity threatens, fog and potholes.

Defensive Driving-Reducing Winter Weather Accidents

Explores the hazards of driving in winter weather conditions and reiterates the principles of defensive driving for these conditions. Topics include basic defensive driving reminders, necessary vehicle maintenance for winter driving conditions, definitions of weather service alerts, techniques for driving on snow covered/icy roads, driving near snow plows, and measures to take if the vehicle skids or becomes stuck in the snow.

Defensive Driving-Safe Following Distance

Provides participants with information on why rear-end collisions occur and how to avoid them. Topics discussed include: driver reaction time; braking distance; following distance; Four Second Rule; unsafe following distance scenarios; tailgating, freeway driving; and a review of defensive driving techniques.

General Auto Risk Management Program for Drivers-ASCIP

22:24 min.

Motor vehicle accidents contribute to a large number of injuries, property loss and death. Understanding and following safe driving practices is the key to avoiding the risk of accidents. This training program provides participants with the knowledge of how to operate their vehicle safely. Topics include: Basic Defensive Driving Principles, Vehicle Maintenance and Inspection, City Driving, Highway Driving/Rural Areas, Interstate Driving, Adverse Weather Conditions, Reckless/Aggressive Drivers, and Accident Procedures.

Van Safety Training Higher Ed-Brit Insurance

31:42 min.

This program is designed to train responsible personnel at colleges, universities and other institutions of higher education on the safe practices to take when transporting students in activity vans, Sport Utility Vehicles, and activity buses. The topics covered in this program include: Definition of Transportation, Acceptable Vehicles, Considerations for the Van Driver, Vehicle Inspections, Safety Equipment, Safe Driving Skills, Loading the Vehicle and Transporting Passengers, Preventing Collisions, Pedestrians, Driving Environments, Special Considerations and Post-Trip Procedures.

Van Safety Training Schools-ASCIP

Van Safety Training Program-Schools 31:25 min. Fleet Safety: This program is designed to train responsible personnel at schools on the safe practices to take when transporting students in activity vans, Sport Utility Vehicles, and activity buses. The topics covered in this program include: Definition of Transportation, Acceptable Vehicles, Considerations for the Van Driver, Vehicle Inspections, Safety Equipment, Safe Driving Skills, Loading the Vehicle and Transporting Passengers, Preventing Collisions, Pedestrians, Driving Environments, Special Considerations and Post-Trip Procedures.

General

California AB1432 Mandated Reporter Training (ASCIP)

Run Time: Approximately 35 minutes
Completion Requirement: 100% slide view
Closed Captioning: Transcript in training

California Mandated Reporter: General training for California Mandated Reporters as required by AB1432.

Preview course

Special Education Liability (ASCIP)

Run Time: Approximately 25 minutes
Completion Requirement: 70% on quiz
Closed Captioning: Text-on-screen

This course is designed for classified and certificated administrators, school site administrators, directors of special education, special education teachers, risk managers and governing board members of K-12 school districts in California. Using actual case scenarios and other training materials, individuals taking this course will learn about the laws that affect the rights of disabled students, learn to recognize potential legal liability, identify remedial action to be taken and be able to train and supervise staff who are responsible for the care of students with disabilities.

Very Important Points (VIPS NEO) (ASCIP)

Run Time: Approximately 25 minutes
Completion Requirement: 70% on quiz
Closed Captioning: Text-on-screen

ASCIP’s new employee training program, Very Important Points for Very Important People (VIPs), is a 25-minute interactive internet training module designed to provide a basic orientation to employees of educational institutions. The program highlights seven important training areas with which all employees should be familiar before they start their job duties. These subjects include mandatory child abuse reporting requirements, instructions for summoning emergency help and ways for employees to avoid liability—for themselves as well as for their districts.

ASCIP believes that this training, especially when provided to mid-year hires, walk-on coaches, classroom aids and volunteers, who might otherwise receive no formal training whatsoever, may help to prevent accidents and harmful incidents, thus alleviating suffering—and also saving money for use in our district’s educational programs.

Very Important Points – Spanish (VIPS NEO) (ASCIP)

Run Time: Approximately 30 minutes
Completion Requirement: 70% on quiz
Closed Captioning: Text-on-screen
Language – Spanish

ASCIP’s new employee training program, Very Important Points for Very Important People (VIPs), is a 30-minute interactive internet training module designed to provide a basic orientation to employees of educational institutions. The program highlights seven important training areas with which all employees should be familiar before they start their job duties. These subjects include mandatory child abuse reporting requirements, instructions for summoning emergency help and ways for employees to avoid liability—for themselves as well as for their districts.

Health

Concussion Training (90 minutes) (GCN)

As professionals at the interscholastic level, coaches put the student first and the athlete second, so the athletic experience becomes a vehicle to promote learning and a safe playing environment. As a youth sports official, your actions (including strict officiating) help set the tone for safe play and can help lower an athlete’s chances of getting a concussion or other serious injury. The overall purpose of this tutorial is to give you the ability to recognize the signs and symptoms of a possible concussion and respond in the appropriate manner. It will also discuss steps you can take to help your injured player recover more quickly by encouraging both mental and physical rest.

Concussion Training — IHSA Approved (2 hours) (GCN)

Concussions in Schools Videos (GCN)

The following slide contains links to videos provided by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) regarding Concussions in Schools.

Concussions in Schools: Prevention – Control – Treatment (GCN)

A mild brain injury, often called a concussion, is the most common brain injury, especially in athletics. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimate that there are over 300,000 concussions in the United States each year. Although the majority of concussions have no lingering effects, some concussions result in persistent long-term and even devastating disabilities. Parents, teachers, school nurses and coaches see children and youth with concussions every day. Every concussion is a brain injury and, as such, needs evaluation, adaptations in routine and time to heal. Written by Michael Livovich, in this tutorial, you will understand the definition of a concussion, including signs and symptoms; responses to suspected head injuries; suggested/mandated responsibilities of schools regarding developing procedures and training of staff regarding brain injuries; and appropriate support strategies for schools for the education of students with brain injuries.

Food Safety/Food Handler (GCN)

Foodborne illness affects millions of persons each year and costs billions of dollars due to loss of consumers, negative publicity, loss of reputation, legal fees, and lost days from work due to illness. The number one way to avoid allegations of food borne illness is to have a comprehensive food safety program with management commitment and well-trained employees. Developed by Diane Schweitzer of the School City of Hammond, this tutorial will show you how you can accomplish such a successful food safety program.

Human Resources

ADA/Service Animals — Educational Institutions (GCN)

The ADA is a federal anti-discrimination law which prohibits private employers, state and local governments, employment agencies and labor unions, and even schools, from discriminating against qualified individuals with disabilities in job application procedures, hiring, firing, advancement, compensation, job training and other terms, conditions and privileges of employment, among other things. The ADA provides definitions of what is and what is not considered a disability, and also provides employers with instruction as to what obligations they have should a disability exist.

Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA)

This training communicates key components of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) – components such as who is protected, when is a disability not a disability, how a non-disabled employee can sue and win, the pitfalls of the hiring process, reasonable accommodations vs. undue hardships, how well-meaning conduct can be interpreted as discriminatory, the personal and economic impacts of disability discrimination, the duties of managers and supervisors, how to spot and prevent potential disability harassment and discrimination, how to defend your institution with effective reporting systems, the importance of investigations, and more. (self-paced)

Americans With Disabilities Act (School K-12)

Diversity for Employees (GCN)

This training program involves the actions of the employee as opposed to the supervisor. Everyday, each person makes the decision on how he or she communicates with co-workers, administrator, students, business people, etc. This tutorial will address diversity from a global perspective and discuss the impact culture has on the work place.

Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA)

Run Time: Approximately 37 minutes (Not including quiz)
Completion Requirement: 100% slide view, knowledge checks, and 70% or higher on final quiz
Tablet/Mobile Friendly: Yes
Closed Captioning: Yes

Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) – FMLA may be the most misunderstood aspect of leave-related laws for many employers. This misunderstanding makes employers and their institution ripe to forever increasing liability. This module clarifies these regulations, explains what “family” leave is, and discusses what’s considered a “serious health condition.” Topics include: Covered employees and employers, qualifying health conditions, service and military caregiver leave, definition of “spouse” and “partners,” policies, certifications, notice requirements, limitations and notices, eligibility, and the Five Core Principles™ applied to the FMLA.

FERPA (GCN)

This tutorial educates all educational staff about confidentiality regarding student records as mandated by FERPA (Family Education Rights and Privacy Act) and State Special Education rules and regulations. Upon completion of this tutorial, staff will gain a knowledge of the law and policies; an understanding of their responsibilities; and an understanding of how to protect a family’s right to privacy.

FERPA — Higher Ed (GCN)

This tutorial educates all educational staff about confidentiality regarding student records as mandated by FERPA (Family Education Rights and Privacy Act) and state education rules and regulations. Staff will gain a knowledge of the law and policies; an understanding of their responsibilities, and an understanding of how to protect a family?s right to privacy.

Interviewing Strategies

Run Time: Approximately 15 minutes
Completion Requirement: 75% of 5 questions
Closed Captioning: Transcript in training Notes

Negligent hiring, discrimination, violence, harassment—these claims pose a serious risk of liability for any employer. The sobering lesson of employee lawsuits is that most problems could have been avoided if proper attention had been paid to the hiring process. The Interviewing Strategies Training Module is designed to assist you in developing a best practices approach to your screening and hiring processes.

Job Applications

This module covers the importance of job descriptions and job applications.

Personnel Files 01-03: Do’s and Don’ts

Run Time: Approximately 30 minutes
Completion Requirement: 100% slide view, two knowledge checks, and 70% on quiz
Tablet/Mobile Friendly: Yes
Closed Captioning: Yes

The personnel file is a journal of the employers’ saved documentation of the history and status of the entire employment relationship with an individual employee. This module with three lessons will cover common questions about personnel files, what to consider when using technology for documentation, and what should and should not be included in an employee’s personnel file.

Personnel Files 01: Top 6 Questions About Personnel Files Answered

Run Time: Approximately 7 minutes
Completion Requirement: 100% slide view, 100% on guided quiz
Tablet/Mobile Friendly: Yes
Closed Captioning: Yes

You may know what a personnel file is but may have questions about the full purpose of a personnel file. This course module will answer the top 6 questions about personnel files, including:

1. What is a personnel file?
2. Why are personnel files kept?
3. Does everything about an employee go into the personnel file?
4. Am I required to allow former employees to view their personnel files?
5. What do you do if you receive a demand letter from an attorney for an employee’s personnel file?
6. How long must personnel files be kept after employee termination?

Personnel Files 02: How Technology Impairs the Personnel Files

Run Time: Approximately 10 minutes
Completion Requirement: 100% slide view, 100% on guided quiz
Tablet/Mobile Friendly: Yes
Closed Captioning: Transcript in training Notes

Technology is meant to simplify our lives but sometimes it can create impairments. This course module will cover a few impairments that relate to personnel files, including:

- Email communication
- Documentation, and
- Cost and security of electronic file storage

Personnel Files 03: What Should and Should Not be Included in the Personnel Files

Run Time: Approximately 15 minutes
Completion Requirement: 100% slide view, 100% on quiz
Tablet/Mobile Friendly: Yes
Closed Captioning: Transcript in training Notes

The personnel file is a journal of the employers’ saved documentation of the history and status of the entire employment relationship with an individual employee. So, what should be included in an employee’s personnel file? This course module will assist you in understanding what should and should NOT be included in a personnel file.

Sensitivity Basics: Creating Positive Working Relationships

Run time: Approximately 25 minutes
Completion Requirement: 70% of 8 questions
Closed Captioning: Transcript in training Notes

Organizations should support their employees in acting sensitively and respectfully in all workplace settings. This module discusses what sensitivity is and what it is not, sensitive values versus sensitive behaviors, respecting others’ boundaries, seeing things from another’s perspective, avoiding insensitive situations, and how to develop basic sensitivity skills. Specific areas include sexual insensitivity, stereotyping, faith in the workplace, as well as other issues to consider.

Smart Hiring

Many problems associated with employment practices can be avoided upfront with proper screening and selection practices. This module breaks down the hiring process and explains the necessity of “hiring right” to avoid risks and improve the workplace. This module is a must for any manager who participates in the screening and selection process.

Workers’ Compensation Essentials

Run Time: Approximately 25 minutes (not including quiz)
Completion Requirement: Guided knowledge checks and 100% slide view
Tablet/Mobile Friendly: Yes
Closed Captioning: Yes

Managers need an understanding of their responsibilities in the dynamics of workers compensation. This includes a manager’s role in preventing and managing claims. Topics in this introductory module include: Legal Overview, What is Covered?, Employees’ Benefits, and Managers’ Responsibilities

Workers’ Compensation, FMLA, ADA, ADAAA

This training course covers the details of pertinent laws including:

- The federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
- Any applicable state, pregnancy, family, or medical leave laws
- The federal Pregnancy Discrimination Act (included in Title VII)
- The federal Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), as amended effective January 1, 2009
- State’s disability discrimination laws

Running Time 20:49, 10 Question Quiz with 100% Passing Grade

Workplace Investigations

Run Time: Approximately 20 minutes
Completion Requirement: 80% of 5 questions
Closed Captioning: Transcript in training Notes

An effective investigation of a problem or a complaint will allow your organization to monitor itself for compliance with its policies and procedures, as well as with applicable federal, state, and local laws prohibiting discrimination, sexual harassment, theft, violence, unsafe acts, workers’ compensation fraud and other workplace wrongdoing. This module discusses the goals of an investigation, who should investigate, and when an investigation should take place. The module addresses how special concern should be given to retaliation, sexual harassment investigations, workers’ compensation fraud investigations, and the investigation of violence, theft, unsafe acts, or illegal practices. The module later applies the Core Principles of SMART RISK MANAGEMENT to investigations.

Wrongful Termination

This training guides managers and supervisors through scenarios on topics related to employee terminations. A wide range of issues are covered, including employment-at-will, implied contracts, and wrongful termination for discriminatory or retaliatory reasons. Each scenario is accompanied by a brief tutorial on the basic employment principles involved and how the situations should best be managed

Risk Management for the Workplace

Accident and Injury Procedures

This training program provides information on the procedures to take should an employee become involved in an accident.

Accident Investigation Techniques-ASCIP

12:53 min.

Designed to enhance the skills of employees in the techniques of Accident Investigation. Topics include: definition of an accident; the accident chain; the cost of employee accidents; classifying accident causes; unsafe acts and conditions; the employee’s role in an accident investigation; and completing the accident investigation report.

California Ethics Training (AB1234)

Run Time: Approximately 2 hours
Completion Requirement: 100% slide view, with 80% quiz score
Closed Captioning: Transcript in training Notes

Employees should strive to act ethically in all business dealings. Responsive to AB1234, this module discusses the nature and meaning of ethics, ethics in organizations, and ethical decision-making. The benefits of promoting ethics in the workplace are highlighted as well as the advantages of ethical behavior to an organization. The module also addresses how to respond to a situation that may be unethical.

Civil Rights (GCN)

Civil rights are personal rights guaranteed and protected by the U.S. Constitution and federal laws enacted by Congress, such as the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Some Civil Rights include: freedom of speech, the right to vote, due process of law, equal protection of the laws, and protection from unlawful discrimination. The Office for Civil Rights (OCR) is a civil rights office within U.S. Departments, such as State, Justice, Labor, Health and Human Services, Homeland Security, and Education, to name a few. Its function is to enforce civil rights laws that prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, disability, age, sex, and religion. Written by Michael Livovich, the purpose of this tutorial is to discuss the function of the Office for Civil Rights under the U.S. Department of Education. The participant of this tutorial will understand: The Office for Civil Rights (OCR); Regulations enforced and areas of discrimination under the attention of OCR; addressing concerns of discrimination; and School Response to Complaints

Collective Risk Management Training

Collective Risk Management is a process in which a team of employees manages workplace risk and wrongdoing when discovered. This training will guide you and your fellow team members through the wrongdoing report management process and will teach you how to develop an effective team.

Ethics & Boundaries for School Employees (GCN)

A majority of adults working in America?s public schools are devoted to the safety, well-being, and education of the children who attend those schools. Yet, reports of teachers, coaches, and other school staff members abusing students in kindergarten through high school abound. Oftentimes, this inappropriate conduct is sexual in nature. While certain individuals are predators who seek employment in schools to surround themselves with potential victims, other school staff unexpectedly find themselves in a love or lust situation with a student. This is often the result of poor choices and/or a lack of training regarding the dangers of certain behaviors by the school employee. Written by Maureen Lemon, attorney with Ottosen Britz Kelly Cooper & Gilbert, Ltd., this tutorial trains school employees about appropriate professional boundaries with students and about actions to take or not take to successfully maintain those boundaries.

Fair and Accurate Credit Transaction Act (FACTA)

Run Time: Approximately 30 minutes
Completion Requirement: 70% of 7 questions
Closed Captioning: Transcript in training Notes

This module discusses regulations issued by the Federal Trade Commission and Federal banking agencies, intended to reduce the risk of identity theft. These regulations are known as the Red Flags Rule (or Red Flags Rules). Mandatory compliance, by Nov. 1, 2008, applies to organizations that come within the definition of “creditor” or “financial institution,” under the Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act (FACT Act or FACTA).

This module explains the circumstances under which an organization is covered by those definitions and the duties thereby imposed on various types of employees of such organizations, including development of a program that not only meets Red Flag Rule requirements, but includes training of employees in detecting, mitigating, and preventing identity theft. FACTA is a federal law—there may also be state laws not covered by this module that apply to your institution with additional requirements regarding detecting and reporting identity theft.

How to Use the Brit Insurance TEAM Platform

This training module is designed to help users understand, navigate and use the Brit Insurance TEAM platform. Step-by-step instructions are included for navigating and using the following features: Training Tab, Toolbox Tab, Library Tab and Administration Tab.

Smart Risk Management – Five Core Principles

Run Time: Approximately 15 minutes
Completion Requirement: Guided 100% quiz
Closed Captioning: Text on screen

Managers and supervisors often serve as the frontline defense for mitigating risks and loss as a result of workplace wrongdoing. Therefore, each manager and supervisor must be a Smart Risk Manager, and that can best be accomplished by understanding the best practices for managing people. The first step to becoming a Smart Risk Manager is to apply the five core principles: No Tolerance, Observation, Communication, Empathy, and Fairness.

Theft

Internal theft accounts for billions of dollars of lost revenue for U.S. employers each year. This training explains the reasons for internal theft, preventative steps, appropriate surveillance techniques, and managerial duties. (Self-paced)

Theft, Violence and Unsafe Acts

Employees often cite safety as their primary job concern. This module discusses methods of preventing and managing unsafe acts such as safety violations, as well as substance use and abuse, how to spot potential safety violations and how to manage those that happen, and types of employer liability if risks are not properly managed.

Unsafe Acts

Violence Prevention

Run Time: Approximately 35 minutes (self-paced reading)
Completion Requirement: 100% slide view
Tablet/Mobile Friendly: Yes
Closed Captioning: N/A (text on screen)

A growing concern for employers is workplace violence. Learn what forms violence can take; how to spot the potential for violence; prevention techniques; suggested procedures and practices in the event of violence; and more. Target Audience: Managers/Supervisors; 20-question pre-questionnaire, followed by training content. Concludes with 20 scenario-based quiz questions. Designed to take approx. 30-40 minutes. (self-paced)

Safe Environments

Bullying (GCN)

Written by Mhora Newsom-Stewart, Ph.D., the Director of Collaborative Evaluation and Strategic Change in Health and Education at the EDUCATION CONNECTION, this tutorial advocates the establishment of good school climate in reducing aggressive behaviors. Objectives for the tutorial include defining bullying, describing the impact bullying has on the aggressor, the target and the by-stander, understanding the increasing frequency of school shootings, identifying the characteristics shared by all school shooters, and how to develop a positive school climate.

Bullying/Cyberbullying

Bullying/Cyberbullying Prevention provides schools, daycare providers, religious education programs, and other youth-oriented organizations with information, resources, and training to help prevent bullying and other violent behaviors. Bullying/Cyberbullying prevention addresses (1) the warning signs that someone is a bully, (2) the warning signs that someone is a target, and (3) the appropriate responses by caring adults. Running Time: 31:43

Common Fire and Life Safety Hazards-ASCIP

19:10 Min.

The following training program is intended to provide you with useful information on common fire and life safety hazards in the workplace. By recognizing potential hazards, administrators and managers as well as individual employees can initiate corrective measures before a hazard results in an injury, lost time and or property claim. Quiz.

Continuity of Operations Planning-ASCIP

24:19 Min.

This program addresses the importance of Continuity of Operations Planning (COOP) and the benefits it will provide before, during and after a crisis or disaster. Topics include: principles of COOP; ways to better prepare your own organization for an emergency situation through predicting, preparing and planning; links to additional FEMA resources. Quiz.

Evacuation Planning and Procedures-ASCIP

17:58 Min.

This program addresses the importance of evacuation planning and procedures in helping to prepare building occupants to safely and efficiently evacuate a facility whenever a potential emergency situation develops. Topics include: facility evacuations, evacuation planning, evacuation drills and emergency preparedness. Quiz.

Playground Safety Supervisor Training

The goal of this training program is to provide participants with information on how to properly supervise students during recess activities. This program also discusses the legal and moral responsibilities of a playground supervisor and provides guidelines for handling playground injuries and emergency situations.

School Hazard Identification-ASCIP

9:41 min.

Designed to familiarize participants with the general hazards that affect school employees and students on a routine basis. Hazard surveys are an important aspect of an effective safety program for schools. Periodic self inspections of buildings and grounds help identify and correct hazards before an accident or injury occurs. Topics include: life safety and fire protection; shops, studios, and laboratories; kitchens and lunchrooms; outdoor areas; and playgrounds.

Sexual Violence and Discrimination – Higher Ed (E-Commercial Campus SaVE)

This brief commercial will cover what is included and covered in the Sexual Violence and Discrimination – Higher Ed toolkit. “Sexual Violence and Discrimination – Higher Ed,” an online training and toolkit, makes your job of complying with the prevention procedures, policies and training mandated by the Violence Against Women (VAWA) Reauthorization Act under its Campus Sexual Violence Act provision, Section 304 (Campus SaVe) (which amends the Clery Act), more efficient and effective.

Sexual Violence and Discrimination – Higher Ed (E-guide – Campus SaVE)

Run Time: Approximately 2 minutes
Completion Requirement(s): 100% slide view.
Closed Captioning: No
Tablet Friendly: Yes

This E-guide will cover how to implement the Sexual Violence and Discrimination – Higher Ed training and toolkit. It will also provide a link to download the toolkit that includes resources for training and implementation.

Sexual Violence and Discrimination – Higher Ed (Employee) – BRIT Insurance

Run Time: Approximately 45 minutes
Completion Requirement: 100 slide view – Forced 100%
Closed Captioning provided

This program will cover how employees at this educational institution can help prevent sexual violence and discrimination among the student population. Sexual Violence and Discrimination – Higher Ed is in compliance with the Violence Against Womens Act (VAWA).

You will receive answers to the following questions:

- What constitutes sexual violence and discrimination?
- What are we telling students to do to manage their own behavior better?
- How can you help if you see something that worries you or a student tells you something troubling?

Sexual Violence and Discrimination – Higher Ed (Student) – BRIT Insurance

This program will cover what students can do to help prevent and respond to sexual violence and discrimination on campus. Sexual Violence and Discrimination – Higher Ed is in compliance with the Violence Against Womens Act (VAWA).

Smarter Adults-Safer Children: Substance Abuse Prevention

Running time: 46:53 (excluding quiz)

This program highlights the risk factors that are often involved in substance abuse among youth and students. This program was designed with adults (faculty, staff, employees, volunteers, and other adults) in mind to (1) create awareness of the circumstances and influences that lead to a young person’s involvement in substance abuse, (2) overview actions adults can take to help young people avoid substance abuse, and (3) outline how to become involved with a young person believed to be abusing substances.

Smarter Adults-Safer Children: Technology Safety and Security

Run Time: Approximately 45 minutes
Completion Requirement: 100% slide view
Closed Captioning: Transcript in training Notes

Technology Safety & Security outlines safety and security issues and teaches adults how to protect young people in the world of electronic communication. This program covers (1) technology exposures, (2) the warnings signs of potential technology-related abuse or misuse, (3) proactive strategies for protection, and (4) appropriate responses to technology-related abuse or misuse.

Smarter Adults–Safer Children: Preventing Child Sexual Abuse

Run Time: Approximately 45 minutes
Completion Requirement: Guided 100% quiz, 100% slide view
Closed Captioning: Yes
Tablet Friendly: Yes

Sexual Abuse Prevention creates adult awareness on sexual abuse and teaches adults how to prevent such abuse. With a target audience of employees, volunteers, and other caring adults, Sexual Abuse Prevention overviews (1) what is sexual abuse, (2) the damage caused by sexual abuse, (3) the warning signs of sexual abuse and of abusers, (4) how to respond appropriately, and (5) what caring adults can do about sexual abuse on their campuses and in their communities.

Smarter Adults—Safer Children® Preventing Child Sexual Abuse Refresher

Tornado Preparedness for Schools (GB)

15:11 Min., #10950

Administrators, teachers and staff have a higher duty of care as they are responsible for the health and safety of children at school and during school-sponsored activities. The topics discussed in this training module go beyond a basic understanding of tornado safety and include: establishing expectations; identifying shelter areas; completing pre-season tasks and drills; and implementing a post-event plan.

Violence (School K-12)

Workplace Mold-ASCIP

9:44 min.

This module provides an overview of the different types of mold, the effects of mold, and how to prevent mold from occurring.

Safety Shorts

Accident Prevention (Safety Short)

1:06 Min., #10630

This program provides a short synopsis of how to prevent accidents in the workplace.

Basic Lockout/Tagout Safety Short (GB)

1:07 Min.

Safety short on basic lockout/tagout principles.

Bloodborne Pathogens-Safety Short (GB)

1:55 Min., #10575

Safety short on protecting yourself from bloodborne pathogen exposure.

Electrical Safety-Safety Short (GB)

0:58 Min., #10636

This program provides an overview on working safely with electrical equipment.

Emergency Procedures Safety Short (GB)

0:58 Min., #10640

This program emphasizes the importance of knowing what to do in case of an emergency that requires taking shelter or evacuating a building/job site.

Fire Prevention & Protection Safety Short (GB)

1:43 Min., #10578

Safety short on basic fire prevention and how to use a fire extinguisher.

Hand and Power Tools Safety Short (GB)

1:34 Min. #10639

This program provides an overview of how to work safely when using hand and power tools.

Hazard Communication-Safety Short (GB)

1:45 Min., #10580

Safety short on basic hazard communication principles including using chemicals safety and understanding SDSs.

Housekeeping: Before You Start Safety Short

Shortage of time and pressure to get the job done can cause unsafe work practices. To avoid injuries and last minute rushing it is important to plan your workday in advance, organize your work, be aware of hazards, use the correct PPE, and know how to safely use carts and barrels

Housekeeping: Cleaning by Hand Safely Safety Short

Reach for the stars, not for your work when cleaning by hand! It is important to avoid awkward body postures caused by excessive reaching and stretching. This program discusses using the proper tools; techniques for safely cleaning tubs, sinks and toilets; wiping and dusting; and high area dusting.

Housekeeping: Emptying Trash Safety Short

When emptying trash, remember that the more weight you have, the greater the strength or force needed to push it, especially on carpet, dirt, gravel, or other loose surface material. To avoid injuries, be aware of trash can weight distribution and movement, use proper lifting techniques, empty trash cans frequently and follow safe work practices when emptying trash or garbage into the dumpster.

Housekeeping: Mopping and Emptying Buckets Safety Short

Lifting and carrying buckets, mopping, wringing out mops and emptying mop buckets are all part of the mopping process that if not done correctly, could lead to strain and exertion injuries. This program provides best practices for filling and carrying buckets, safely mopping a floor surface, marking a wet floor surface, wringing out a mop and emptying mop buckets.

Housekeeping: Preventing Slips, Trips and Falls Safety Short

Custodians create fall hazards by making floors wet, moving furniture around and waxing floors. It is important that custodians, the general public and other workers are aware of fall hazards within a facility. Topics discussed in this program include: causes of slips, trips and falls; definition of a slip and trip; communicating slip, trip and fall hazards; and good housekeeping practices.

Ladder Safety-Safety Short (GB)

1:23 Min., #10582

Safety short on basic principles of using ladders safely.

PPE- Personal Protective Equipment Safety Short (GB)

3:09 Min., #10584

Safety short on PPE including: eye protection, foot protection, hearing protection, hand protection and head protection.

Safe Lifting Practices-Safety Short (GB)

1:55 Min., #10585

Safety short that illustrates how to lift objects safely.

Slip, Trip, Fall Safety Short (GB)

2:00 Min., #10586

Safety short on preventing injuries due to basic slip, trip and fall exposures.

Spanish Language Training Courses

Bloodborne Pathogens-Spanish (GB)

13:49 Min., #10110

Presented in Spanish–describes the types of bloodborne pathogens (BBP) and explores the ways that they can be transmitted in the workplace. Reviews the requirements for maintaining a formal BBP Exposure Control Plan and provides requirements necessary for adequate personal protective equipment, housekeeping practices and safe work practices. Discusses measures for reducing exposures to bloodborne pathogens. Training meets OSHA requirements.

Identifying Strain and Exertion Exposures Spanish

Presented in Spanish. Explores the contributing factors of strain and exertion injuries; how to identify potential strain and exertion related tasks; and how to implement corrective actions to minimize exertion related injuries. Includes practice scenarios in which participants identify strain and exertion exposures and offer solutions for minimization.

Personal Protective Equipment Spanish Language-ASCIP
26:14 min.

Discusses the importance of utilizing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE); explains OSHA’s requirements for access to and utilization of PPE; and explores the functions and use of common articles of PPE including: gloves, eye protection, head protection, hearing protection and respiratory protection. Presented in Spanish language.

Personal Protective Equipment Spanish Language-Brit Insurance

26:21 Mins.

Workplace Safety: Discusses the importance of utilizing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE); explains OSHA’s requirements for access to and utilization of PPE; and explores the functions and use of common articles of PPE including: gloves, eye protection, head protection, hearing protection and respiratory protection.

Preventing Back Injuries Spanish Language-ASCIP

15:03 min.

Describes the impact of back injuries, why they occur and the contributing factors that lead to back injuries. Discusses the measures that can be taken to prevent back injuries. Presented in Spanish language.

Student Related Risks

Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)

Faculty and staff have a responsibility, not only to comply with FERPA with regard to education records, but also to protect student records in their possession or under their control. This program is designed to give a basic understanding of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) governing the release of student information.

K-12 Student Violence Overview

K-12 Student-to-student Sexual Harassment

This course provides training for administrators, faculty, and staff to better recognize, report, and manage reports of sexual harassment when the harasser(s) and/or victim(s) are students.

Lunchroom Supervisor Safety Training-ASCIP

10:01 min.

Provides lunchroom supervisors with information on how to properly supervise students during lunch time activities and informs them of their legal and moral responsibilities as a supervisor. This program is also designed to instruct supervisors on how to handle student injuries and emergency situations.

Playground Safety Inspection-ASCIP

16:59 min.

Provides information on inspecting playgrounds for safety, including types of playground equipment, ground protection, and other hazards routinely encountered on the playground. Quiz.

School Bus Driver Safety Emergency Evacuation and Safety Procedures-ASCIP

13:14 min.

This module will provide bus drivers with an overview of the types of emergencies to be prepared for, items necessary for inclusion in an emergency plan for regular riders and special needs riders, and guidelines to follow for school bus evacuations.

School Bus Driver Safety Transporting Students with Special Needs-ASCIP

21:52 min.

This module will provide bus drivers with an overview of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act along with general guidelines for transportation, the types of disabilities and behaviors they may encounter, the importance of communication, how to handle emergency situations, a basic knowledge of the equipment and assistive devices in the school bus and an overview of proper loading and unloading procedures for students and their equipment.

School Bus Driver Safety-Preparation for Travel and Student Safety-ASCIP

This module is designed to train school bus drivers on the safe practices to take when transporting students. Topics include: School Bus Transportation Safety Facts, Driver Preparation Prior to Transporting Students, Student Safety, Returning the Bus to the Transportation Center, and a follow-up Quiz.

Shop Safety for Schools-ASCIP

Student Related Risks, 35:30 min.: As a shop student, you have the opportunity to use powered equipment and hand tools to create unique pieces of art that are both aesthetically pleasing and functional. This training module is designed to educate you on the safety practices and procedures necessary to using shop equipment so that you can return home at the end of the day unharmed. The topics covered in this module include:

- General Safety Guidelines
- Avoiding Distractions
- Maintaining a Clean Shop
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- Extension Cords
- Powered Equipment Safety
- Types of Power Equipment and Safety Practices
- Hand Tool Safety
- First Aid and Injury Reporting

A comprehensive quiz is included at the conclusion of the module.

Student-to-Student Sexual Harassment

This course provides training for administrators, faculty, and staff to better recognize, report, and manage reports of sexual harassment when the harasser(s) and/or victim(s) are students.

Suicide Prevention (GCN)

According to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, suicide is the second leading cause of death for 15 – 24 year olds. There is one death by suicide in the US every 12.3 minutes (CDC). According to National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), death by suicide occurs 1 in 100,000 for children aged 10 to 14, 7 in 100,000 for youth aged 15 to 19, and 12.7 in 100,000 for young adults aged 20-24. Written by GCN’s Researcher/Writer Brittany Gage, in this tutorial, you will learn the objectives shown on screen. You will learn: -Basic Suicide Facts -Risk Factors -Relationship between Suicide and Bullying -Warning Signs: Early Signs -Warning Signs: Late Signs -Prevention Overview -Reducing the Risk of Suicide in High-Risk Students -Prevention: Protective Factors -Intervention -Resources for help -Handling an Attempt on School Premises -Postvention

Suicide Prevention Video (2 hour) (GCN)

GCN has partnered with the Society for the Prevention of Teen Suicide (SPTS) to provide this 2 hour Act on FACTS (Feelings, Actions, Changes, Threats, Situations) video providing several scenarios, resources, and best practices.

Transgender and Gender Non-conforming Awareness (GCN)

All students deserve a safe and inclusive environment at school. Statistics reveal that transgender and gender nonconforming students experience high rates of verbal and physical harassment and discrimination by fellow students, teachers and administration. Creating a gender inclusive environment through education and policy is essential in promoting a safe and supportive climate for these students. Written by Marie Angelone, in this tutorial, you will learn the following objectives: Terminology associated with gender identity; Types of discrimination and harassment experienced by transgender students; Effects of discrimination and harassment experienced by transgender students; Laws in place to protect transgender students against discrimination and harassment; Strategies to promote an inclusive environment and understanding.

Workplace Safety

Asbestos Awareness Refresher (GCN)

Concern about worker and occupant exposure to asbestos fibers has been a health, environmental and regulatory issue for many years. Inhaling asbestos fibers is a health concern, which can lead to lung cancer, asbestosis and mesothelioma. Develop by Villa Environmental, this tutorial provides an individual with little or no asbestos experience the ability to make reasonable decisions as to whether the situation is safe and who to contact to assure there is little or no asbestos exposure. DISCLAIMER: Not all states accept online Asbestos Awareness training. Please check with your supervisor and/or State OSHA or related asbestos regulatory department regarding whether they accept asbestos awareness training online.

Basic Lockout/Tagout Safety

Run Time: Approximately 12 minutes
Completion Requirement: 70% on quiz
Closed Captioning: Yes (See Notes tab in training)

The purpose of this course is to familiarize participants with the requirements of the lockout/tagout standards set forth by OSHA that relate to the release of stored hazardous energy during servicing and maintenance of machines. Topics discussed include: Basic Lockout/Tagout Safety; Preventing Hazardous Energy Release; Control of Hazardous Energy; Lockout/Tagout Procedures; Lockout/Tagout Devices; When to Perform Lockout/Tagout; Lockout Procedures; Effectiveness of Lockouts; Tagouts; Limitations of Tags; Requirements for Tagout Devices; Employees Involved in Lockout/Tagouts; Authorized Employees; Responsibilities of Other Employees; Quiz.

Bloodborne Pathogen Training for Schools ASCIP

16:24 min (excluding quiz)

Describes the types of bloodborne pathogens (BBP) and explores the ways that they can be transmitted in the school environment. Reviews the requirements for maintaining a formal BBP Exposure Control Plan and provides requirements necessary for adequate personal protective equipment, housekeeping practices and safe work practices. Discusses measures for reducing exposures to bloodborne pathogens.

Bloodborne Pathogens (GCN)

This tutorial provides basic awareness level training for the Occupational Exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens Standard. This standard requires employers to train employees who are a reasonable risk of exposure to blood and other infectious material. The training must be completed at the time of initial assignment and annually thereafter. The Employer Exposure Control Plan as well as workplace and job duty specific requirements are the responsibility of the employer.

Cart Operator Safety Training

Run Time: Approximately 30 minutes
Completion Requirement: 70% of 10 questions
Closed Captioning: Transcript in training Notes

Emphasizes important safety information for individuals that use an electric cart as a tool to manage their day-to-day responsibilities. Basic overviews are provided on becoming familiar with your cart, operating the cart, operating responsibilities, and violations. With a little care and responsibility cart operators applying these success keys can get through their day without incident.

Determining the Root Cause of Accidents-ASCIP

17:39 min.

Enhances employee skills in the techniques of accident investigation. Topics include: The Chain of Accident Causation; Accident Investigation Responsibilities; Steps Necessary to Investigating an Accident; Determining Accident Causes; and practice scenarios.

Disaster Planning 101 (GB)

20:07 Min., #9030

Provides information on the essentials of Disaster Planning and the value of emergency preparedness both at work and at home. Topics covered include: significant disasters throughout history and how they have impacted modern civilization; predicting, preparing and planning for disaster; understanding the threats that can impact your organization; conducting a formal threat assessment; safety compliance; response methods; guidelines for food, water, emergency supplies and equipment; creating an emergency plan; conducting drills; and resources for additional information.

Electrical Safety-ASCIP

11:30 min.

Provides participants with information on the basics of electricity; including safe work practices and special environments.

Employee and Family Disaster Preparedness Training (GB)

Provides employees and their families with information on how to be prepared at home and at work in the event of a disaster. Topics include: www.Ready.gov; assembling a disaster preparedness kit; developing a family plan; determining whether or not to evacuate or shelter in place; and informational resources for Family Disaster Planning.

Employee Safety Orientation

Workplace Safety: This program is intended for providing both new and existing employees with information on general safety rules and practices for accident prevention. The program also provides information on what to do in case of an accident or injury. Topics include: General Safety Rules, Lifting and Material Handling, Fire Prevention and Protection, Housekeeping, Personal Protective Equipment, Hazard Communication, Driver Safety, Bloodborne Pathogens, Electrical Safety, Lockout/Tagout, Slip, Trip and Fall Exposures, Ladders, Hand and Power Tools, Emergency Procedures, and Accident/Injury Procedures. A comprehensive 10 question quiz is included at the end of the program.

Fire Prevention Practices (GB)

9:38 Min., #9063

Discusses fire prevention practices and procedures to take in the event of a fire. Topics include creating an Emergency Action Plan; maintaining your workspace in an orderly manner; refraining from the use of candles; proper storage of flammable materials; using electrical equipment responsibly; knowing what to do in the event of a fire; portable fire extinguishers; and fire protection and life safety systems.

Forklift Safety Basics for General Industry

Discusses how to minimize the likelihood of a forklift-related accident in the workplace. ?Teaches participants the dangers associated with unsafe forklift use in the workplace; provides an understanding of basic forklift operation requirements; defines the rules that apply to driving forklifts; and reviews the elements of a daily forklift inspection.

General Industry Asbestos Awareness

This training program provides participants with basic information about asbestos and its hazards and identifies typical asbestos-containing materials within work areas. The training does not qualify employees to work with asbestos-containing materials.

GHS Hazard Communication-ASCIP

15:41 min.

This training module reflects the March 2012 OSHA integration of the Globally Harmonized System (GHS) of classification and labeling of chemicals. The module is designed to help participants define the responsibilities of both employers and employees as it relates to Hazard Communication. The program reviews and discusses typical hazards associated with chemicals and provides an overview of how to understand the chemicals participants may work with by reviewing Safety Data Sheets and container labeling.

Handtool Safety (GCN)

The use of hand and power tools is such a common part of our workday that it is difficult to remember that they may pose hazards. These tools are manufactured with safety in mind, but tragically, serious accidents can occur before the user takes the necessary steps to search out, avoid, or hopefully eliminate tool-related hazards. In the process of removing or avoiding the hazards, workers must learn to recognize the hazards associated with the different types of hand and power tools and the safety precautions necessary to prevent those hazards. Developed by Villa Environmental, in this tutorial, you will learn the common ways hand tools are misused; employee and employer responsibilities; hand tool and power precautions; use of power tool safety guards; utilize safety switches and other built in power tool features; understand and avoid power tool dangers; general power tool practices; safety ideas for a variety of power tools; use of personal protective equipment; and general safety rules of hand and power tools.

Hearing Protection

Noise is defined as an unpleasant or unwanted sound, but it can be more than that. It can be a severe health hazard. This training program discusses the following topics: Loss of hearing due to exposure to loud noises and personal protective equipment that can be used to prevent hearing loss. Upon successful completion of this training module, participants will be able to describe the hazards associated with high noise levels; identify related responsibilities of the employer and employee, including the employer’s responsibility to create a Hearing Conservation Program when required; describe the purpose of hearing tests, and test procedures for workers in high noise level environments; identify the types of hearing protectors, including their purposes, advantages, disadvantages, and attenuation; and describe the process of selecting, fitting, use, care and cleaning of various hearing protection devices.

Heat Illness Prevention – ASCIP

Run Time: Approximately 15 minutes
Completion Requirement: 100% slide view
Closed Captioning: No

This course is designed to teach the learner the different types of heat illnesses including the causes, the symptoms, and the possible consequences. By understanding the causes of heat illness, the learner can identify steps that can be taken to prevent heat illness. The learner is also taught how to recognize the heat illness in herself/himself as well as in others and respond accordingly by taking appropriate actions to help a person in heat distress. Includes a Glossary of definitions. The course is ungraded but has checks on learning in multiple locations.

Identifying Strain and Exertion Exposures

Explores the contributing factors of strain and exertion injuries; how to identify potential strain and exertion related tasks; and how to implement corrective actions to minimize exertion related injuries. Includes practice scenarios in which participants identify strain and exertion exposures and offer solutions for minimization.

Injury and Illness Prevention Plans – ASCIP

Run Time: Approximately 10 minutes
Completion Requirement: 70% to complete
Closed Captioning: No

This course is designed to teach the learner:

1. Who creates and enforces safety rules
2. The responsibilities of the district and certain individuals
3. The concept of an Injury and Illness Prevention Plan (IIPP)
4. How the IIPP is enforced
5. How the IIPP is communicated

Ladder Safety (GCN)

Under the provisions of the OSHA standard, employers must provide a training program for each employee using ladders. The program must enable each employee to recognize hazards related to ladders and to use proper procedures to minimize these hazards. Written by Villa Environmental, this tutorial will review training requirements, general requirements, key requirements for fixed ladders, ladder safety devices and related support systems for fixed ladders, use and placement of all ladders, ladder safety when using a ladder and structural defect procedures.

Means of Egress

Focuses awareness on the importance of exits within the workplace as a means of escape in the event of a life threatening event. Topics include defining “Means of Egress;” Exit Components; Exit Requirements; Factors Compromising the Means of Egress; and Safety and Compliance. Running time: 18:47 Min.

Mold Indoor Air Quality (GCN)

Concern about indoor exposure to mold has been increasing as the public becomes aware that exposure to mold can cause a variety of health effects and symptoms, including allergic reactions. Health concerns are an important reason to prevent mold growth and to clean up molds in indoor environments. Written by Villa Environmental, this tutorial is a guide for building managers, maintenance personnel, custodians, and others who are responsible for commercial, governmental or school buildings and operations. Using this tutorial, individuals with little or no mold experience should be able to make a reasonable decision as to whether the situation can be handled by your own staff.

Office Ergonomics Defined-ASCIP

10:47 min.

This program is designed to provide a general overview of Ergonomics and how ergonomic principles can be applied to daily office tasks to reduce your chances of experiencing strain and exertion injuries. Topics include: Definition of Ergonomics; Ergonomic Risks; Ergonomic Conditions; Ergonomic Injury Statistics; Cost of Ergonomic Injuries; Typical Ergonomic Injuries; Benefits of Ergonomics; Office Work Risk Factors; General Ergonomics Awareness; Employee Education and Training.

Office Workstation Safety

14:14 Min., #9062

Provides participants with the correct information on how to work safely at a computer workstation. Topics include: workplace organization; maintaining neutral body positions; avoiding eyestrain; sustaining good physical condition; and exercises to stretch tired muscles.

Office Workstation Safety for Supervisors

18:49 Min., #9063

Intended for use by supervisors to help them identify the hazards that employees face at their workstations. Topics include: workplace organization; maintaining neutral body positions; avoiding eyestrain; sustaining good physical condition; and exercises to stretch tired muscles.

Personal Protective Equipment

Portable Fire Extinguishers Part I-ASCIP

19:36 min.

Provides a basic overview of the main causes of fire and the types of fire extinguishers that are designed to extinguish and control fires.

Portable Fire Extinguishers Part II-ASCIP

15:08 min.

Describes classes of fire and how to identify them; discusses the extinguishing agents appropriate for different classes of fires, demonstrates how to utilize a portable fire extinguisher in accordance with Best Practices; provides a focus on personal safety; and describes the sequence of events that must occur before a decision to use a fire extinguisher is made.

Preparation for Physical Activity-ASCIP

13:49 min.

The goal of this training program is to teach you how to prepare your body and mind for the physical activity you may be performing during your daily work tasks. Topics include: maintaining flexibility; costs of musculoskeletal injuries; the importance of warming up; back pain and injuries; preventing muscle strains and sprains; and stretching exercises for hands, wrists, shoulders, upper and lower back, and legs.

Preventing Back Injuries ASCIP

15:03 min.

Preventing Back Injuries-ASCIP

11:21 min.

Describes the impact of back injuries, why they occur and the contributing factors that lead to back injuries. Discusses the measures that can be taken to prevent back injuries.

Preventing Slips, Trips and Falls-ASCIP

10:15 min.

This training module covers preventing the occurrence of slip, trip and fall injuries in the workplace. Topics include: Recognizing the costs associated with slip, trip and fall related injuries; identification of the leading causes of slip, trip and fall injuries associated with the physical workplace environment; identification of the leading causes for slip, trip and fall injuries associated with employee behaviors; and preventive actions that employers and employees should take to reduce the risk for slips, trips and falls in the workplace.

Safe Housekeeping Practices

For custodial staff, good housekeeping not only means keeping the facility neat and free of hazards, it also means being able to perform these daily tasks without becoming injured. This training program provides participants with information on how to perform housekeeping tasks safely. Topics covered include the importance of wearing proper footwear; preventing slips, trips and falls; preventing strains and exertions when lifting, moving furniture, mopping and cleaning bathroom facilities; and discusses the importance of using chemicals safely. The program also provides reminders for general housekeeping safety that are applicable to any facility.

Safe Lifting for Special Education (GCN)

The passage of the Education of All Handicapped Children Act or EHA (now known as the IDEA) has ensured more physically and medically-fragile students are being served in our schools. The inclusion of fragile students in schools has presented many challenges, however, because many require lifting and transferring a student and equipment from one place to another. The lifting and transferring of students may be easy when children are babies, but many students are large, with substantial weight, and are fragile. Without the assistance of lifting devices and proper body positioning and conditioning, the risks for injury of the student and caregiver increase. This tutorial has as its main purpose to provide information and instruction in safe lifting and transferring of students with special needs.

Safety Pays for Life

A brief motivational program that emphasizes how working safely can actually “Pay you for life.”

Working in Comfort-A Lesson in Computer Workstation Ergonomics

This training program helps participants increase the level of comfort at their workstations. The information provided in this program will help participants to minimize the daily aches and pains associated with job tasks that require a lot of time sitting and working from a desk, including lower back pain, wrist pain, and neck stiffness. Topics include: Neutral Position; Evaluating Your Comfort Level; Making Necessary Adjustments-Chairs and Office Equipment; Challenging Adjustments; Ergonomic Behavior; and Benefits of Using Ergonomic Practice

Training