Used by a wide variety of businesses and industries, this interactive CD-ROM provides an overview of common safety issues associated with the workplace, such as safe work habits, personal protective equipment, hazard communication, and fire prevention. Students can check their basic knowledge by taking a pre-test or move directly to any section of the program. Clearly stated learning goals begin each unit of instruction, such as:

Safe Work Habits:

• Define a worker’s fitness for duty and identify conditions that can affect it

• Good housekeeping practices associated with workplace safety

• Safety concerns and procedures associated with the proper use of tools

• Safety concerns regarding energy sources used to operate industrial equipment

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Identify and describe basic types of personal protective equipment commonly required for general workplace safety as well as for special hazards

Hazard Communication:

• Types of information that may be obtained from Material Safety Data Sheets

• Common warning signs, tags, and labels about hazards in the workplace

• Safety concerns regarding hazardous waste operations (HAZWOPER)

Fire Prevention:

• Basic concerns and procedures associated with fire safety

• Different classes of fire extinguishers and types of fire on which they are used

Students can check their mastery of the material by taking a post-test. A handy reference section can be accessed at any time that contains:

• Key points

• Glossary of terms

• Applicable OSHA regulations

A Shopware Production. Available for Windows only.