Handling materials and products safely and efficiently is a major factor in the success of numerous industries throughout the world. That is why it is critical that forklift operators are properly trained in the engineering principles and safe operating techniques of the various types of equipment used today. Keep yourself and your workplace safe from one of the leading causes of workplace injuries. Forklift training is required for all operators to develop & reinforce safe operating practices, learn the differences between various lift trucks, reduce injuries to co-workers and operators, and minimize damage to property and cargo. What you will learn: Training requirements for each style of forklift How to conduct a pre-operation inspection Classes of forklifts Principles of safety related to forklift movement and stability Accident prevention rules for safety forklift operation Safe load handling Special re-fueling guidelines Requirements for practical training and evaluation This course meets the latest OSHA classroom training requirements and must be supplemented by site-specific, hands-on training and evaluation. Certificates will be issued upon successful completion. To register call the NE Safety Council at (888)704-7233, ext. 108 or www.nesafetycouncil.org. $89 Non-Member/ $65 for Members.

In March 2012 OSHA modified the Hazard Communication Standard to adopt the Globally Harmonized System for Classification and Labeling of Chemicals better known as GHS. GHS is a logical and comprehensive approach to standardizing the classification and labeling of chemicals which will improve safety and health of workers through more effective communication by: Defining health, physical and environmental hazards of chemicals; Creating classification processes that use available data on chemicals for comparison with the defined hazard criteria; and Communicating hazard information, as well as protective measures on labels and Safety Data Sheets or SDS (formerly MSDS). Training topics include: Phase-in period and effective completion dates; Format templates for labels and SDS; Employee training requirements (employer responsibilities); Major changes to the HCS; Changes in chemical hazard evaluation and How businesses and workers will be affected by the revised HCS.

This workshop will take you through the home-buying process step by step. Class meets Tues. & Thurs. evenings. To register, call Neighborworks Northeast Nebraska at (402)379-3311.