Scheduled Classes

This class provides thorough and comprehensive six-hour training for both new and experienced safety and human resources personnel. You will learn the OSHA rule (29 CFR 1904) regarding recording and reporting work-related injuries and illnesses as it applies to your organization. This class includes several hands-on activities on how to correctly fill out the required injury reporting forms. Class runs from 8:30-3:30

If your job responsibilities involve occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens, this course is for you. This class will instruct you on how the OSHA standard (29 CFR 1910. 1030) applies to non-healthcare employers. This training is designed to provide an understanding of bloodborne pathogens, common modes of transmission, methods of prevention, developing an exposure control plan, and required training for employees. Training materials will be provided.

This 1 1/2 day course gives basic information on several of the OSHA standards for construction (29 CFR 1926). Attendees who complete the course will receive an OSHA 10-hour course completion card for construction. Class runs from 8:30-4:30 on day one and 8:30-12:30 on day two. OTI charges $5 per card.

When work doesn't go as planned, accidents and near-misses happen. Investigating these incidents can prevent similar or even more serious problems from happening. Learn how to conduct a thorough accident/incident investigation and how to use your results to prevent future accidents.

When work doesn't go as planned, accidents and near-misses happen. Investigating these incidents can prevent similar or even more serious problems from happening. Learn how to conduct a thorough accident/incident investigation and how to use your results to prevent future accidents.

Maine Employers for Safety & Health Excellence. This is a networking association for SHARP/SHAPE facility participants or those interested in becoming a SHARP/SHAPE facility. MESHE meets from 9:00a.m. - 12:00p.m.

Maine Employers for Safety & Health Excellence. This is a networking association for SHARP/SHAPE facility participants or those interested in becoming a SHARP/SHAPE facility. MESHE meets from 9:00a.m. - 12:00p.m.

A confined space has limited or restrictive openings for going in and out and is not meant for continuous use by workers. OSHA uses the term "permit-required confined space" (permit-space) to describe a confined space in which workers are exposed to serious hazards. Employers must find out if confined spaces are permit-required. Attendees will learn how to evaluate confined spaces, monitor them during use, and set up rescue procedures.

The purpose of the training is to acquaint science teachers with the OSHA Laboratory Safety Standard and provide them with the information they need to develop their Chemical Hygiene Plans. At the end of this program participants will be able to list the major provisions of the Laboratory Safety Standard, evaluate laboratory facilities, monitor storage areas, complete a Chemical Hygiene Plan for their schools, and explain waste disposal options. *** This class is designed for science teachers only. ***

This course is designed for employees of the school system. Topics covered will include, but are not limited to, enforcement regulations, facility inspections, required training, and policies and procedures.

This training is designed for the new Safety Officer. Topics covered will include, but are not limited to, OSHA regulations, facility inspections, required training, and policies and procedures.

Where workers are required to wear respirators to do their jobs, employers need a respiratory protection program. Learn about the types of respirators, their uses and limitations and how to decide which to use. We'll show you how to do fit-testing and teach you about medical screening, respirator cleaning and maintenance, and what should be included in a written program.

This training is designed for the new Safety Officer. Topics covered will include, but are not limited to, OSHA regulations, facility inspections, required training, and policies and procedures.

This 1 1/2 day course gives basic information on several of the OSHA standards for construction (29 CFR 1926). Attendees who complete the course will receive an OSHA 10-hour course completion card for construction. Class runs from 8:30-4:30 on day one and 8:30-12:30 on day two. OTI charges $5 per card.

This course is designed to promote safety and health in small businesses. OSHA regulations and required documentation and training will be discussed. Sample programs will be available for all attendees. Class runs from 8:30-4:30.

This class emphasizes the issues and concerns related to passenger van operation and appropriate defensive driving techniques to reduce the potential for property damage, injury, or death. You will also learn about motor vehicle laws and resources for teaching traffic safety awareness.

This is a four hour program designed to offer basic information on ergonomics for those who spend much of their day in a vehicle. Drivers face a variety of problems related to ergonomics, stress job injuries, fatigue and exposures. Program participants will have an improved understanding of the importance of proper driving posture, varying work activities, stretching and activity breaks, limit some exposures and how to make regular correct adjustments to driving positions. Participants will also explore wellness and self-care strategies to reduce stress and back/neck pain and improve energy levels.

This training session covers the OSHA requirements and procedures to be used in the Lockout/Tagout process to ensure safety and protection during repair and maintenance of equipment.

This class provides thorough and comprehensive six-hour training for both new and experienced safety and human resources personnel. You will learn the OSHA rule (29 CFR 1904) regarding recording and reporting work-related injuries and illnesses as it applies to your organization. This class includes several hands-on activities on how to correctly fill out the required injury reporting forms. Class runs from 8:30-3:30

This class provides thorough and comprehensive six-hour training for both new and experienced safety and human resources personnel. You will learn the OSHA rule (29 CFR 1904) regarding recording and reporting work-related injuries and illnesses as it applies to your organization. This class includes several hands-on activities on how to correctly fill out the required injury reporting forms. Class runs from 8:30-3:30

This class provides thorough and comprehensive six-hour training for both new and experienced safety and human resources personnel. You will learn the OSHA rule (29 CFR 1904) regarding recording and reporting work-related injuries and illnesses as it applies to your organization. This class includes several hands-on activities on how to correctly fill out the required injury reporting forms. Class runs from 8:30-3:30

This class provides thorough and comprehensive six-hour training for both new and experienced safety and human resources personnel. You will learn the OSHA rule (29 CFR 1904) regarding recording and reporting work-related injuries and illnesses as it applies to your organization. This class includes several hands-on activities on how to correctly fill out the required injury reporting forms. Class runs from 8:30-3:30

The 1 1/2 day course offers basic information on a variety of general industry safety and health standards (29 CFR 1910). Attendees who complete the course will receive an OSHA 10-hour course completion card for general industry. Class runs from 8:30-4:30 on day one and 8:30-12:30 on day two. OTI charges $5 per card.

In this class you will learn how to protect workers from electrical hazards. NFPA 70E requirements will be discussed in layman's terms.

This program is for municipal employers, managers and employees (State & County welcome) and is an overview of public sector employer responsibilities, enforcement procedures and proper actions to take when visited by the Bureau of Labor Standards.

This half-day class is designed for new operators. The instruction will involve classroom and hands-on trainings. This training does not meet the requirements to qualify the participants to be a "qualified operator". Only the employer can provide such certification. Class runs from 8:30a.m.-12:30p.m.

This half-day class is designed for new operators. The instruction will involve classroom and hands-on trainings. This training does not meet the requirements to qualify the participants to be a "qualified operator". Only the employer can provide such certification. Class runs from 8:30a.m.-12:30p.m.

This half-day class is designed for new operators. The instruction will involve classroom and hands-on trainings. This training does not meet the requirements to qualify the participants to be a "qualified operator". Only the employer can provide such certification. Class runs from 8:30a.m.-12:30p.m.

This half-day class is designed for new operators. The instruction will involve classroom and hands-on trainings. This training does not meet the requirements to qualify the participants to be a "qualified operator". Only the employer can provide such certification. Class runs from 8:30a.m.-12:30p.m.

This half-day class is designed for new operators. The instruction will involve classroom and hands-on trainings. This training does not meet the requirements to qualify the participants to be a "qualified operator". Only the employer can provide such certification. Class runs from 8:30a.m.-12:30p.m.

Ladders are a major source of injuries and fatalities in the workplace. However, falls can be reduced if people use caution when climbing ladders or when working in places where falls are a potential hazard. This course will show participants how falls from ladders can be prevented through education that includes planning for their use, inspecting the ladder prior to use and using basic ladder safeguards.

Ladders are a major source of injuries and fatalities in the workplace. However, falls can be reduced if people use caution when climbing ladders or when working in places where falls are a potential hazard. This course will show participants how falls from ladders can be prevented through education that includes planning for their use, inspecting the ladder prior to use and using basic ladder safeguards.

This is a four hour hands on, interactive program designed to offer basic information on ergonomics for the office addressing workstation design, visual terminal display hazards recognition, elimination and general wellness. Participants will leave understanding proper work area design, the warning signs and symptoms of Musculoskeletal Disorders, techniques to protect themselves from injury through proper stretching techniques, conditioning programs, activity breaks, stress management and hygiene.

This course is designed to assist you in developing a PPE standard and how to organize your PPE needs. Employers must conduct a hazard assessment before requiring employees to use PPE. The assessment provides information needed to select the appropriate PPE for the hazards at the workplace. Learn how to conduct a hazard assessment in this hands-on class.

This is a four hour hands on, interactive program designed to offer basic information on ergonomics for the office addressing workstation design, visual terminal display hazards recognition, elimination and general wellness. Participants will leave understanding proper work area design, the warning signs and symptoms of Musculoskeletal Disorders, techniques to protect themselves from injury through proper stretching techniques, conditioning programs, activity breaks, stress management and hygiene.

Lift planning is essential to safe lifting practices. This program provides a basic understanding or review of your knowledge about lifting safely in the work place. Determine what you may need for a lift and what type of equipment to use including communications through signals, written or verbal plans.

The 1 1/2 day course offers basic information on a variety of general industry safety and health standards (29 CFR 1910). Attendees who complete the course will receive an OSHA 10-hour course completion card for general industry. Class runs from 8:30-4:30 on day one and 8:30-12:30 on day two. OTI charges $5 per card.

This update will inform you of any changes in the standards adopted by BLS. It will give you a chance to ask questions and receive answers from bureau personnel. This class runs from 6:00p.m. - 9:00p.m.

This update will inform you of any changes in the standards adopted by BLS. It will give you a chance to ask questions and receive answers from bureau personnel. This class runs from 6:00p.m. - 9:00p.m.

Public agencies that work on public roads must follow the traffic control standards of the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD). This hands-on half-day workshop covers the MUTCO standards and use of cones, signs, flags, and paddles.

This update will inform you of any changes in the standards adopted by BLS. It will give you a chance to ask questions and receive answers from bureau personnel. This class runs from 6:00p.m. - 9:00p.m.

In this class you will learn the types of scaffolding and proper setup. You will also learn how to protect workers from falls and when you must use fall protection. The instructor will explain the OSHA requirements for scaffolding and fall protection, including the definition of "competent person". The eight-hour program will include a demonstration of the proper setup of scaffolding. Fall protection will be covered in the morning and scaffolding in the afternoon.

A confined space has limited or restrictive openings for going in and out and is not meant for continuous use by workers. OSHA uses the term "permit-required confined space" (permit-space) to describe a confined space in which workers are exposed to serious hazards. Employers must find out if confined spaces are permit-required. Attendees will learn how to evaluate confined spaces, monitor them during use, and set up rescue procedures.

One of the greatest steps to success in injury reduction and prevention is the collaborative involvement of workers, supervisors, and managers in the workplace. This class will give you the skills to put a dynamic committee together or strengthen the work of existing teams. It will provide models for hazard assessment, accident review, and "near-miss" reporting. It will help you analyze the strengths and weaknesses of your program and give you a game plan for greater success.

This half-day class is designed for new operators. The instruction will involve classroom and hands-on trainings. This training does not meet the requirements to qualify the participants to be a "qualified operator". Only the employer can provide such certification. Class runs from 8:30a.m.-12:30p.m.

In this class you will learn about Emergency Action Plans, as well as various types of fire extinguishers and how to maintain them. This is a hands-on class. Those attending this class should come prepared to discharge a fire extinguisher.

This five day course introduces attendees new to safety and health to the OSHA standards for general industry (29 CFR 1910). Attendees who complete all five days will receive OSHA 30-hour general industry course completion cards. Class runs from 8:30-4:30, day one through day five. OTI charges $5 per card.

A confined space has limited or restrictive openings for going in and out and is not meant for continuous use by workers. OSHA uses the term "permit-required confined space" (permit-space)to describe a confined space in which workers are exposed to serious hazards. Employers must find out if confined spaces are permit-required. Attendees will learn how to evaluate confined spaces, monitor them during use, and set up rescue procedures.

This five-day course introduces attendees new to construction safety and health to the OSHA standards (29 CFR 1926). Attendees who complete all five days will receive OSHA 30-hour construction course completion cards. Class runs from 8:30-4:30, day one through day five. OTI charges $5 per card.

Get a basic idea of what happens below the hook. Understand some of the terms and methods, inspections, sling angles, capacity and length. How do you apply proper rigging methods and increase safety to your work site.

This course is designed for human resource or benefits professionals, accountants, business owners, managers, or payroll supervisors. Labor laws can be complex. This seminar covers wage and hour laws, including minimum wage, overtime, youth employment, severance pay, equal pay, leave requirements (family medical leave, family sick leave, and domestic violence) and break requirements. Also, addresses commonly asked labor related questions.

Course Level Key

1. For people new to safety and health
2. Working knowledge of OSHA standards needed
3. For managers or supervisors

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