Created specifically to assist industrial facilities of all types in complying with federal, state and municipal "Right-To-Know" regulations, these products also address the major education and training requirements in these "chemical hazard" laws.

MARCOM's training products on "Right-To-Know for Industrial Facilities" both introduce employees to the "Right-To-Know" regulations and provide training on the various types of chemicals found in industrial environments.

• Chemical hazard concepts
• Material Safety Data Sheets
• Types of hazardous chemicals
• Characteristics & effects
• Safe handling practice
• Container labeling
• Use of PEP
• Spills and cleanups

• Review of the regulation
• Communicating hazards through labeling, placarding and documentation
• Recognizing hazardous materials
• Where hazardous materials are encountered

Created specifically to assist facilities in complying with the employee training requirements of OSHA's "Lock-Out/Tag-Out" regulation, these products discuss the OSHA Lock-Out/Tag-Out Standard, including the Energy Control Plan.

MARCOM's training products on "Lock-Out/Tag-Out" use environments familiar to employees working with both electric and hydraulic/pneumatic equipment and point out specifically where Lock-Out/Tag-Out procedures should be applied.

• Major compliance requirements
• General Lock-Out/Tag-Out concepts & procedures
• Locking and tagging powered systems such as Electrical, Hydraulic, and Pneumatic Equipment

MARCOM's training products on "DOT HAZMAT Safety Training" focus on employees who handle hazardous materials. These products make employees aware of the hazards associated with the materials they handle... and show them how to secure and work with these materials safely.

• Hazard Indicators (Labels, Shipping Papers, etc.)
• Use of PPE
• Safe chemical handling
• Accident avoidance
• Emergency procedures
• Spills and cleanups
• Emergency Planning
• Confined Space Entry
• Safety and Health

Bloodborne diseases are a serious concern in the United States. "Hepatitis B" infects over 70,000 people annually, and has over one million "carriers" in the U.S. The HIV virus, which usually leads to AIDS, currently infects over one million people. Because of the increasing problems with these diseases, in 1991 OSHA passed a "Bloodborne Pathogens" regulation.

MARCOM'S training products on "Bloodborne Pathogens in Heavy Industry" have been specifically created to assist facilities in fulfilling the OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standard's (29 CFR Part 1910.1030) training requirements.

• Contents of the standard
• Bloodborne diseases
• The exposure control plan
• Emergency procedures
• Signs, labels and PPE

• Developing "safety sense"
• Hazard evaluation
• Tool use & maintenance
• Personal protective equipment

• Common causes of workplace fires
• Using fire extinguishers
• Evacuation & other employee responsibilities
• First aid 

Everywhere we go we encounter noise. And if this noise is loud enough, or has certain characteristics, it can cause damage to our hearing... often permanently. Over 15 million Americans have a measurable hearing loss, most often caused by "on-the-job" injuries. Yet many employees don't realize that not only can hearing problems affect their work, they can alter their personal lives dramatically as well.

MARCOM's training products on "Hearing Conservation and Safety" have been specifically created to assist facilities in complying with OSHA's revised Hearing Conservation Standard.

• How the ear works
• Types of hearing problems
• Causes of hearing damage
• Noise avoidance and safety practices
• Personal protective equipment

"On-the-job" injuries affect all types of people doing all types of work. Each year over 570,000 workers are injured... at a cost to employers of over $100 billion annually. Government surveys show that the most common cause of workplace injuries today is due to employees not using proper PPE. Virtually everyone will experience one or more "on the job" injuries during their working life. In most cases appropriate equipment is readily available, yet employees do not recognize the need for this equipment, or take the time to use it.

MARCOM's training products on "Personal Protective Equipment" have been specifically created to assist facilities in complying with OSHA's Standard on Personal Protective Equipment.

• Areas of the body needing protection
• Available protective equipment
• Equipment variations
• Matching equipment to the hazard
• Proper use of the equipment

Most employees don't give much thought to the prospect of slipping, tripping or even falling on the job. Yet these types of accidents account for more workplace injuries annually than any other accident category. Many of these injuries can be disabling... or even fatal.

MARCOM's training products on "Slips, Trips and Falls" show employees the situations that can lead to slips, trips and falls, and what they can do to avoid or prevent these accidents.

• Gravity, friction and momentum
• Causes of slips, trips & falls
• Avoidance techniques
• The role of safety shoes
• Ladders & other equipment

For many employees, back injuries are something that "happens to the other person... not to me." Yet four out of five people will experience some type of back problems during their lives. And many back injuries are caused by common activities experienced both on and off the job... such as lifting, climbing, reaching, etc.

MARCOM's training products on "Back Safety" emphasize the importance of overall back care, both at work and at home, including exercises and weight control.

• How the back works
• Common types & causes of back injuries
• Injury prevention & safety practices
• Basic back exercises
• Proper lifting techniques

No matter how many precautions employees take, accidents sometimes happen. In these situations quick action is essential, and if the incident involves a hazardous material, using a safety shower or eyewash can be extremely important.

MARCOM's training products on "Safety Showers and Eye Washes" review for employees situations where safety showers and eye washes should be used, as well as how to properly use them.

• Types of showers and eye washes
• Operating procedures
• Chemical splashes
• Helping an accident victim

Electricity is all around us. It lights up our homes... powers much of the machinery and equipment that we use... and runs many of our tools. We are so used to it, most employees "take it for granted." Yet electricity can also be dangerous. Employees need to know how electricity works, and what they should do to protect themselves from its hazards.

MARCOM's training products on "Electrical Safety" remind employees about electrical hazards they may face in their jobs, and provides the information they need to work safely around electricity. This program will also assist in satisfying the OSHA training requirements under 29 CFR Part 1910.331 (Electrical Safety Standard) for "non-qualified" employees.

• How electricity works
• Fuses and circuit breakers
• Outlets, plugs & grounding
• Safe work practices
• Lock-Out/Tag-Out

• How the respiratory system works
• Causes of respiratory problems
• Safety problems
• Respiratory safety equipment

Each year over 500,000 people injure their hands, wrists or fingers. Nearly one out of four "on-the-job" accidents involve these parts of the body. To help reduce these problems it is important for employees to learn about the most common hazards to these areas of the body.

MARCOM's training products on "Hand, Wrist and Finger Safety" review hand, wrist and finger hazards and help employees to take the steps necessary to avoid them.

• The physiology of the hand, wrist & finger
• Identifying hazards
• Proper work procedures
• Tool use and maintenance
• Using personal protective equipment

Most employees take "healthy eyes" for granted. But our eyes are really very fragile, and statistics show that eye injuries occur frequently in the workplace.

MARCOM's training products on "Eye Safety" show how many eye problems are caused by not paying attention to the work employees are doing, or not wearing the appropriate protective equipment. They remind employees that eye injuries can easily happen to them and show them how to prevent these injuries.

• How the eyes work
• Common types & causes of eye injuries
• Care and safety practices
• Personal protective equipment

Forklifts and other powered industrial trucks are indispensable in many companies. They are rugged, powerful tools that save time, money and effort. But the same qualities that make them so helpful can also make them dangerous. Using powered industrial trucks results in over 100 fatalities and over 35,000 serious injuries each year. When used incorrectly, or if forklifts and other trucks are not properly maintained, they can do significant damage.

MARCOM's training products on "Forklift/Powered Industrial Truck Safety" have been specifically created to assist facilities in complying with OSHA's Powered Industrial Truck Standard.

• Equipment checkout
• Surveying the work area
• Correct operating procedures
• Equipment maintenance

Most employees travel the roads every day... in cars, vans or trucks... many of them on company business. Each year, traffic accidents claim over 30,000 lives and cause more than a million serious injuries. In fact, motor vehicle crashes are the number one cause of death on the job.

MARCOM's training products on "Driving Safety" provide the information employees need to drive cars, vans and small trucks safely, both on and off the job.

• Vehicle inspection
• Mental preparation
• Driving at night
• Adverse weather conditions

Falls are the second leading cause of death each year in the United States (after traffic accidents)! Over 10,000 people are killed every year as a result of falls...and 200,000 to 300,000 people are disabled. Eight-five percent of all falls that occur on the job result in "lost work time".

MARCOM's training products on "Fall Protection" provide the information employees need to work safely when they are "off the ground", and assist in satisfying the major training requirements in the OSHA Standard on Fall Protection.

• Hazardous situations
• The Fall Protection Plan
• Preventative measures
• Protective equipment

• Matching the tool to the job
• How materials cause accidents
• Anticipating hazards
• Tool Safety practices
• Personal protective equipment

• Physiology of the body
• Parts of the body most affected
• Pragmatic preventative maintenance
• Correct use of office equipment

Office employees frequently have the feeling that since they don't work "out on a plant floor" safety isn't important in their jobs. Yet accidents and injuries in the office account for thousands of hours of lost time, and millions of dollars in Workers' Compensation and medical costs.

MARCOM's training products on "Office Safety" show employees what hazards exist in office environments, and how important it is to use good safety practices as they go about their work.

• Slips, trips an falls
• Safety housekeeping
• Proper lifting
• Electrical safety

In recent years potential ergonomic problems have become a major concern in many business environments. Many facilities are now devoting significant time and effort to controlling the twisting, turning, stretching and other motions that place stress and strain on employees' body.

MARCOM's training products on "Industrial Ergonomics" cover recognizing ergonomic problems, potential adverse effects and pragmatic solutions employees can use to address to these problems. It focuses on potential ergonomic problems in manufacturing, assembly and warehouse situations.

• The anatomy of the body
• Body movements and their effects
• Recognizing ergonomic problems
• Practical solutions

Ladders are one of the most commonly used pieces of equipment in almost any work environment. From common stepladders to sophisticated extension ladders, they can be found almost everywhere.

MARCOM's training products on "Ladder Safety" show that because they are so common, many employees take ladders for granted, and don't take the appropriate precautions when using ladders.

• Basic rules for ladder use
• Proper placement
• Ladder maintenance
• Tying off and blocking ladders

• What MSDS?s do
• Advantages of the ANSI answers
• Questions the ANSI answers
• Sections in the ANSI MSDS

Many employees feel that moving and handling materials that they work with every day is an "ordinary" task, not something that they really need to be concerned about. Yet there are hundreds of thousands of "materials handling" accidents every year... from small splinters, cuts or scrapes... to crushed fingers, hands and feet... even deaths.

MARCOM's training products on "Materials Handling Safety" provide the information employees need to work safely when handling various types of materials.

• Planning the job
• Potential hazards
• Proper lifting techniques
• Hands-trucks, carts and other equipment

• The nature of workplace violence
• Underlying causes and warning signs
• Aggressive behavior, threats and verbal abuse
• Sexual harassment
• Physical assault and armed assailants

• Safety awareness
• Rubbish and excess materials
• Ropes and electric cords
• Dealing with hazardous chemicals
• Tool maintenance and storage

• Situations causing stress
• Positive vs. negative stress
• Recognizing symptoms of stress
• Effects of stress on the mind and the body
• Eliminating "stress factors"

• Dressing for cold weather
• Working in the cold
• Fire extinguishers and fire escapes
• Walking and driving in ice and snow

• Sparking and the risk of fire
• Guards and protective barriers
• Hazardous fumes and ventilation
• Eye protection (welding helmets, filtes, and goggles)
• Proper welding safety procedures

It is all around us, and we breathe it every day to stay alive. But how "clean" is the air that we breathe? While we know that it contains oxygen, hydrogen and nitrogen, there may be other substances in the air around us that we do not know about... such as dust, mites, spores, bacteria and hazardous fumes.

MARCOM's training products on Indoor Air Quality show employees the potentially harmful effects of poor air quality, and will help them prevent, identify and correct air quality problems.

• Sources of air contamination
• Adhesives, solvents and vehicle exhaust
• Smoking and second hand smoke
• Heating and air conditioning systems
• Symptoms and signs of poor air quality

• Heat stress, heat exhaustion and heat stroke
• How the body reacts to heat
• Prevenitng heat related illnesses
• Situations leading to heat related illnesses

• Hazards associated with compressed gasses
• Moving and transporting cylinders
• Positioning cylinders properly
• Proper "hook-up" procedures
• Safe storage practices

• The importance of "attitude"
• Blood pressure and other stress related conditions
• Drug and alcohol use
• Exercise

• Steps to be taken before, during and after emergency
• Life sustaining measures to prepare and protect
• Earthquake, tornado and hurricane emergency

• Types of emergencies
• The emergency plan
• The crisis management team
• Evacuation
• Communications
• Involving outside agencies
• Practice sessions and drills

• Identifying "permit spaces"
• The entry permits
• Entry supervisors, entrants and attendants
• Safety equipment
• Emergency rescue

• Goals of accident investigation
• Securing an accident scene
• The importance of investigative interviews
• Role of policies, equipment and training
• Assisting in accident investigation