2008 September 22-28 Workplace Events, Classes & Safety Expos

Here is a list of some workplace safety related Events, Seminars & Workshops for the last week of September through October 4, 2008.

MINExpo INTERNATIONAL 2008

More than 1,200 exhibitors will be displaying the latest technology, equipment, parts and services used for exploration, extraction, safety, environmental remediation and preparation of metallic ores, coal and other minerals. With displays covering more than 600,000 square feet of exhibit space, this is the largest show of its kind in the world. And it’s held only once every four years

Time: September 22-24, 2008, 8:00 AM — 12:00 PM
Cost: Member Cost: $85.00, Non-Member Cost: $170.00
Location: Las Vegas Convention Center Las Vegas, NV
Contact: MINExpo INTERNATIONAL 2008, c/o CompuSystems Inc., 2805 S. 25th Avenue, Broadview, IL 60153 708-344-4444

Related
Links: MINExpo INTERNATIONAL 2008
Training products: Emergency Planning

OSHA 501 Train-the-Trainer General Industry

(4-Day) Prerequisite:5 years relevant experience in General Industry safety & health field & attendance in a week long general industry safety & health course (OTI510) or equivalent. This course is designed for private sector personnel from all types of industries to present detailed information on how the provisions of the Occupational Safety&Health Act(OSHA) may be implemented in the workplace. Rights & responsibilities under OSHA, the appeals process, recordkeeping and voluntary protection programs are covered. The course also includes an introduction to OSHA’s General Industry standards & an overview of the requirements of the more frequently referenced standards. Participants who successfully complete the course & pass a multiple choice test will become outreach trainers, authorized to conduct both 10&30 hour General Industry courses. OSHA’s 29CFR1910 will be provided. USF requires that we prepay for all students registered through the FSC so students must pay when they register.

Time: Continues thru September 22-25, 2008, 8:00 AM — 5:00 PM
Cost: Member Cost: $675.00, Non-Member Cost: $750.00
Location: Charlotte NC
Contact:Occupational Safety Administrative Assistant Phone: 407-897-4443 or Email: occasst {at} floridasafety(.)org

Related
Links: United Safety Council
Training products: Hazwoper 40 Hour

Red Cross, Standard First Aid with CPR — Adult

The purpose of this course is to train lay responders to overcome any reluctance to act in emergency situations and to recognize and care for life—threatening respiratory or cardiac emergencies in adults. Provide the lay responder with the knowledge and skills necessary in an emergency to help sustain life and to minimize pain and the consequences of injury or sudden illness until professional medical help arrives. This course meets the requirements of OSHA Standard 1926.50 for First Aid/CPR.

Time:September 27, 2008, 07:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Location: WorkSafeAZ - Yuma Safety Center 3143 E. 33rd Place, Suite A Yuma, AZ 85365
Contact:Chris Williams Email: cwilliams {at} worksafeaz(.)com Phone: 800-870-5913

Related
Links: Yuma Area Safety Council
Training products: First Aid

Arrowhead Regional Medical Center’s 6th Annual Healthy & Safety Fair

*Free Health Screenings
*Free snownboarding lessons
*Free refreshments & raffle prizes
*Free child ID
*Slide and Bounce House for kids
* A new teddy bear for the first 500 kids to complete their health screenings
* Mobile earthquake
*Safety and Fitness demonstrations
* AND MUCH MORE!

Time: Sept 27, 2008, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Cost:Colton (FREE PARKING)
Location: 400 N. Pepper Ave. Colton, CA 92324
Contact: (909) 876-0984 Edison

Related
Links: Arrowhead Regional Medical Center’s 6th Annual Healthy & Safety Fair
Training products: Fitness, Wellness & Health Safety