Volt and VCEDA Offer OSHA Essentials Training Course June 20 & 21

June 7, 2012 - PRLog -- VENTURA COUNTY, CALIF.--Volt Workforce Solutions and the Ventura County Economic Development Association (VCEDA) are teaming up to offer a 10-hour OSHA Essentials Training Course, Wednesday and Thursday, June 20 and 21, at the Ventura County Office of Education (5100 Adolfo Rd., Camarillo).

   The course introduces critical OSHA policies and procedures as well as general industry safety and health principles. The two-day course is conducted by Volt's OSHA trainers. "This course is designed for workers in supervisory roles with safety and health responsibilities," says Ellen Brown, Volt's Ventura County regional delivery manager. "Participants will learn how to recognize, report and address hazards before they become dangers."  

   Course topics include inspections, citations, penalties, walking and working surfaces, fire and egress, electrical, personal protective equipment, machine guarding, hazard communication, accident investigation, material handling, confined spaces, blood borne pathogens and ergonomics. Attendees receive an OSHA course completion card and a copy of J.J. Keller's OSHA Safety Handbook.

   The course fee is $100 for VCEDA members and $150 for all others. "A safe workplace is vital to not only the wellbeing of employees, but to the success of the company," says Bill Buratto, VCEDA president and CEO. "This is the second year VCEDA and Volt has joined together to offer this important program."

   OSHA Essentials Training Course hours are June 20, 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (boxed lunch provided) and June 21, 8:30 a.m. to noon. To register or for more information, contact Ellen Brown at ebrown@volt.com, 805-426-6730 or 805-583-1833.