Course Description

This course is designed for general industry participants, (maintenance, safety and health professionals, and management personnel). This course familiarizes the participant with various types of common machinery and the related safety hazards. The course enables participants to recognize hazards such as those created by nip points pinch points, points of operations, and rotating or reciprocating parts, while providing options for achieving regulatory compliance.

Agenda

• Identify common hazards found in industry.
• Participants will be able to conduct self-inspections and identify safety or health hazards in the workplace.
• Discuss best practices for employee protection from recognized hazards.

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 online via Zoom.
You will also receive the link to the Zoom meeting in an email three days before your event.

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 using 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.