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January 2006

 

In this edition:
1. Register NOW for the OSHA 500 & 501
2. Scholarships Available for HAZWOPER & Disaster Site Worker Training
3. Upcoming Courses & Events for January & February
4. Safety & Health News
5. How to Add/Remove from the eNews ListServ
6. Contacting Us

 

1. Register NOW for the OSHA 500 & 501

 

The OSHA 500 and 501 will be offered in Garden City, NY, on January 9-12, 2005, in collaboration with the Nassau Community College. To register please contact Monte Devendittis at 516-572-7488.

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2. Scholarships Available for HAZWOPER & Disaster Site Worker Training

 

Click on any of the above links for a description of the courses, and contact K. Koshy at 732-235-9459 or koshyko@umdnj.edu to see if you qualify (scholarships are given on a first-come basis).

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3. Upcoming Courses & Events

 

(Click on a course to be taken to it's description in our registration system)

January 2006

Courses

*Located at Nassau Community College, Garden City, NY

Public Health Seminars

February 2006

Courses

**Located at SUNY-Ulster, Kingston, NY

Public Health Seminars

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View the NEW on-line Calendar CLICK HERE

 

CLICK HERE to download our 2006 Catalog in Adobe Acrobat format (~1.6 MB)

 

 

CET Courses at your Facility
   
  CET courses can be presented at your facility. For more information on how to schedule our courses at your facility, please contact K. Koshy at 732-235-9459 or koshyko@umdnj.edu

 

4. Safety & Health News

 

Contents

(click to go directly to the story)

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The Application of HAZWOPER to Worksite Response and Cleanup Activitiespaper icon

The Application of HAZWOPER to Worksite Response and Cleanup Activities
A new safety and health guidance document posted on the Web by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) will assist workers and employers in determining whether an activity is, or would be considered, an "emergency response" activity under OSHA's Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) standard.
http://www.osha.gov/SLTC/hazardouswaste/application_worksiteresponse.html

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OSHA Offers New Construction Compliance Assistance Module
 

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration today debuted a new Construction Module for its Compliance Assistance Quick Start Web tool, the agency's Web-based tool that introduces employers and employees, especially those at new or small businesses, to the compliance assistance resources on OSHA's Web site.
http://www.osha.gov/dcsp/compliance_assistance/quickstarts/index.html

 

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OSHA Offers Tips To Protect Workers In Cold Environments

With the onset of cold weather, OSHA is reminding employers and workers to take necessary precautions, such as those listed on OSHA's Cold Stress Card, to prevent and treat cold-related health problems. Workers in construction, commercial fishing, maritime and agriculture are among those who need to take precautions.

Prolonged exposure to freezing or cold temperatures may cause serious health problems such as trench foot, frostbite and hypothermia. In extreme cases, including cold water immersion, exposure can lead to death. Danger signs include uncontrolled shivering, slurred speech, clumsy movements, fatigue and confused behavior. If these signs are observed, call for emergency help.

CLICK HERE for more information.

 

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OSHA Unveils New Web Tools

OSHA introduced two new resources on its Web site: a Web-based assistance tool for workers and employers in the tree care industry, and a new advanced search engine allowing users to search topics in a variety of targeted areas. The new safety and health topics page is a product of OSHA's former alliance with the Tree Care Industry Association. Users can access information to develop and implement comprehensive safety and health programs, and learn how to recognize and address potential industry hazards, including overhead power lines, falling branches, and faulty safety equipment, to name just a few. OSHA's new advanced search engine allows users to conduct topical or keyword searches in various sections of the Web site, such as standards, compliance directives, interpretations, small business, training, and many other areas. Searches can be limited to one area or expanded to many different areas of the site.

 

 

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New Safety and Health Information Bulletin Focuses on Anhydrous Ammonia

Preventing the Uncontrolled Release of Anhydrous Ammonia at Loading Stations is the focus of a new OSHA Safety and Health Information Bulletin. The document outlines the potential for an uncontrolled anhydrous ammonia release during transfer operations at loading stations and other anhydrous ammonia systems/processes without certain safety mechanisms. It also shows examples of devices, work practices and training that employers and workers can use to eliminate or reduce the likelihood of these incidents.

 

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5. How To Add/Remove from the eNews ListServ

 

Adding yourself to the eNews ListServ

    1. Login to the On-Line System CLICK HERE
    2. EDIT your Enrollment Card by selecting the "Edit" button
    3. At the bottome of the page, select the "Add Interest Area" button
    4. CHECK the box next to "Include me on the CET ListServ"
    5. SELECT the "Submit" button

You're Done!
You will now receive the monthly eNews ListServ Updates.

Removing yourself from the eNews ListServ

    1. Login to the On-Line System CLICK HERE
    2. EDIT your Enrollment Card by selecting the "Edit" button
    3. At the bottom of the page, select the "Add Interest Area" button
    4. UN-CHECK the box next to "Include me on the CET ListServ"
    5. SELECT the "Submit" button

You're Done!
You are now removed from the eNews ListServ.

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6. Contacting Us

 

By Phone:

Bonnie Wilson, Registrar (732) 235-9450 fax: 235-9460

Hours of Operation
8 AM to 5 PM Eastern Standard Time

By e-mail:

ophpregistrar@umdnj.edu

In Person:

683 Hoes Lane West
Suite 110
Piscataway, New Jersey 08854
OPHP Contacts
Bonnie Wilson
Registrar
(732) 235-9450
ophpregistrar@umdnj.edu  
   
Koshy Koshy, PhD  
Program Manager  
(732) 235-9459  
koshyko@umdnj.edu
 
Gina DeLeone, BA
Program Coordinator   
(732) 235-9453
deleongm@umdnj.edu

Robyn Shumer, MPH
Health Educator
(732) 235-9451
shumerrb@umdnj.edu

Philip McCabe, CSW, CAS  
Health Educator  
(732) 235-8229  
philip.mccabe@umdnj.edu  
 
Mitchel Rosen, MS
Director
(732) 235-9452   
mrosen@umdnj.edu

Ben Chapman, BS   
Webmaster
(732) 235-9457
Benjamin.Chapman@umdnj.edu