Course Description

This course is designed to assist learners understand the basic requirements for their places of employment concerning documentation and retention under MIOSHA regulations.

As an introduction to MIOSHA’s written requirements, this course will provide learners with an opportunity to determine what safety programs apply to their places of employment and determine if they need to attend one or more of the Level II General Industry Compliance courses.

Programs that require written policies or documentation such as Reporting and Recording of Occupational Injuries and Illnesses, Emergency Exits, Personal Protective Equipment, Control of Hazardous Energy Sources (LOTO), Permit Required Confined Spaces (PRCS) and Hazard Communications will be discussed. Required inspections and standards that require permits from the employer will also be reviewed. Most of the above listed programs have a full day MIOSHA Training Institute (MTI) Level II course that will cover each standard in-depth.

Student will be encouraged to attend appropriate Level II courses based on their self-assessments.

Participants will learn to:

• Identify General Industry (GI) safety standards that require a written program.
• Describe and discuss key elements of documentation that are essential in each required written program.
• Discuss GI safety standards that require an inspection.
• Review of GI Safety Standards that require permitting from the employer and what needs to be documented on the permits.

Instructor

Deb Ziel

Deborah Ziel is a Senior Occupational Safety Consultant who joined the Consultation Education and Training Division of MIOSHA in 2006. Before that, she had over a decade of safety and health experience in private industry. Deborah currently provides consultation and training services for mid-west Michigan.

Prior to working for the State of Michigan, Deborah was an EHS Specialist in aeronautics manufacturing facilities performing safety and health functions in two Michigan Voluntary Protection Program (MVPP) STAR sites. Deborah is a graduate of Grand Valley State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Occupational Safety & Health. Deb has a Certified Occupational Safety Specialist (C.O.S.S) designation.

Location

The course is held in person at the
Bicycle Factory
Room 230-235
201 Front Ave. SW
Grand Rapids, MI 49504

MIOSHA Notes

Check in 8:30 to 9:00 AM.

For full day events, lunch is provided. If you have dietary restrictions, please email learn@gvsu.edu.

All students attending MTI courses are eligible for scholarships that will pay 50% of the cost. To learn more about the scholarships program or to apply for MTI scholarships visit the MIOSHA website at https://mioshamti.apps.lara.state.mi.us/

If you have submitted, or plan to submit an application for a scholarship and would like to reserve your spot in this course, please register under the "Scholarship" option upon checkout to pay the discounted rate. Your seat is not reserved until we receive at least partial payment. If you do not receive a scholarship, we will send you a link to pay your remaining balance prior to the course start date.

If you have any questions regarding the content of the course, you can contact the MIOSHA CET Division at 517-284-7720 or at MIOSHAMTI@michigan.gov

To view our policies, please visit: www.gvsu.edu/learn/policies

Special Accommodations

Please contact our office regarding any accommodations you may need prior to attending our program(s). We will work with you to ensure your needs are met. You may email us at learn@gvsu.edu, or call us at (616) 331-7180.