Don't Let Inefficient Safety Undermine Your Success!!!
You have a vision for your company's growth. Is your safety department keeping up with that vision? To stay competitive in today's fast-paced world, it's crucial to plan for your safety to not only keep pace with - but to enhance - your business growth.
We have extensive experience in state-of-the-art safety strategies. We can design a step-by-step, cost-effective plan for you to achieve optimum ongoing productivity for your company.
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Short-term and long-term assistance
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Our services will help your workplace comply with a variety of regulatory requirements, including the American Correctional Association (ACA), Oklahoma Department of Labor (ODL), Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA), Oklahoma Office of State Fire Marshal (SFM), National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Life Safety Code and other standards, and the International Code Council (ICC) series of codes and local building, electrical, fire, and life safety ordinances.
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH & SAFETY
The Deatherage Companies Environmental Health & Safety team provides consulting, testing, inspections, project management, training, and a host of related services. We provide expert consultation for short and long term projects. Our strategy is to harmonize regulatory requirements with the realities of your business operations and within your budget. Properly implemented EH&S programs can save money.
EH&S Key Functions:
Business Interruption Surveys Corporate Policy Development
Development of Safety Committees Emergency Preparedness
Emergency Response Plans Environmental Management Systems
Establishing an EH&S Department Illness, Injury & Prevention Program
Program Development & Implementation Risk Management Studies
State & Federal Regulatory Compliance Workers Compensation Cost Control
OSHA Compliance Evaluations and Abatement
Hazardous Situation Evaluations:
Equipment Check-over Exhaust Ventilation Inspections
Hazardous Chemical Inspections Indoor Air Quality Inspections
Laser, EMF & Radiation Inspections Noise Abatement Studies
Plant Hygiene Evaluations Respiratory Protection Review
Life Safety Overview
The Deatherage Companies can help you avoid fines and better manage your on-the-job injury and illness rates, thereby reducing your workers' compensation costs.
Life Safety Programs
Through the use of designed lecture formats and educational technology, all Life Safety Programs are consistent in content and delivery. Hands-on training, allows each student to enjoy our programs and maintain a high level of retention. Using the newest equipment and materials ensures that each student enjoys a safe and informative program. We provide all participation/certification cards, roster control, equipment, student manuals, attendance recording, data processing, statistics, summaries, instruction for each participant and most printed matter and many program promotion materials.
All programs comply with a variety of regulatory requirements, including the Oklahoma Department of Labor (ODL), Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA), Oklahoma Office of State Fire Marshal (SFM), National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Life Safety Code and other standards, and the the International Code Council (ICC) series of codes, local building, electrical, fire, and life safety ordinances and are designed to be cost effective and time efficient.
Program Delivery
We bring all programs to you as you require, providing all necessary equipment, materials and instructors, including all visual aids, as needed.
On-site programs (delivered to your location)
Off-site programs (at our training locations)
Around-the-clock training
Various breakdown of hours (blocks of time) for each program
Training Services
Need to train your management or staff on safety and health policies and procedures? Need help with OSHA paperwork? Aren't sure whether you need to comply with certain standards? Need to prepare a written program but don't have time to do it yourself? Have to control workers' compensation costs but don't know how? Is there an OSHA inspector at your door? Received a citation and don't know what to do next?
Most Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) inspections and investigations start by looking at the training provided to workers. Our Training Services focus on classroom and add hands-on exercises, where appropriate. This ensures your workers have the base knowledge and skills they need to perform.
Specialty Education & Training:
Select from the topics below or call to discuss your specific requirements:
OSHA Compliance Record keeping and Reporting
Preparing for an OSHA Inspection Contesting an OSHA Citation
Developing a Safety Committee Preparing Written Programs
Hazard Communication (HAZCOM) Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Bloodborne Pathogens Lockout/Tagout
Injury and Illness Prevention Accident Prevention
Emergency Planning and Management Ergonomics
Workplace Violence Chemical Safety Training
Confined Space Rescue Training Hearing Preservation
Electrical Safety Training Laser & Radiation Training
Materials Handling Safety Training Mechanical Safety Training
Safety Supervisor Training
Compliance Assistance - Plans and Programs
The law requires employers to have a wide variety of plans and programs to protect the well-being of their workers. The Deatherage Companies can provide the expertise to ensure your safety plans and programs comply with all of the applicable rules and regulations.
General Safety
We offer a wide variety of services to help develop General Safety programs. These address overall safety plans and training or specific elements, such as chemical safety or personal protective equipment.
General Safety Plans and Programs
The Deatherage Companies has the technical expertise to help any organization meet regulatory requirements for general safety plans and programs. We customize our plans and programs to meet your workplace needs.
Safety Plans
We customize written safety plans to your workplace needs. Your workers can follow the reality-based plans to ensure your organization complies with regulatory requirements.
Here is a sampling of the general safety plans we can help with:
· General Safety · Bloodborne Pathogens
· Chemical Safety · Hazard Communications
· Confined Spaces · Contractor Safety
· Emergency Preparedness · Confined Space Rescue
· Evacuation Plans · Fire Prevention and Response
· First Aid and Medical Response · Incident Management
· Fall Prevention · Hot Work
· Housekeeping · Lockout/Tagout
· Personal Protective Equipment · Process Safety Management
· Respiratory Protection · HazardousWaste Operations and Emergency Response
(HAZWOPER)
Safety Programs
At The Deatherage Companies, we believe the best safety programs are integrated into the organizational goals and objectives. In today's competitive, global economy, success requires a focus on the organization's key business. The Deatherage Companies can help develop and/or administer your safety program so you can concentrate on the work at hand. Some of the safety program services we offer include:
· Accident Investigation · Facility Safety Audits
· Job Safety Analysis · Site Safety Surveys
· Safety Meetings · Safety Program Development
· Safety Program Administration · Contractor Safety Programs
· Process Safety Management · Other Site Specific Programs
Emergency Preparedness Plans and Programs
The Deatherage Companies specializes in helping organizations to be prepared for emergencies. We customize our plans and programs to meet your workplace needs.
Emergency Plans & Programs
We customize written emergency plans to your workplace needs. Your workers can follow the reality-based plans to ensure your organization complies with regulatory requirements.
At The Deatherage Companies, we believe the best emergency preparedness programs are integrated into the organizational goals and objectives. In today's competitive, global economy, success requires a focus on the organization's key business. The Deatherage Companies can help develop and/or administer your emergency preparedness program so you can concentrate on the work at hand.
Here is a sampling of the emergency plans & programs we can help with:
· Bloodborne Pathogens · Confined Space Rescue
· Chemical Safety · Emergency Actions
· Evacuation Plans · Emergency Response Teams
· Fire Prevention · Fire Response Teams
· First Aid and Medical Response · Incident Management Systems
· Medical Response Teams · Worker Emergency Actions
· Hazardous Materials Response Teams
· Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER)
Other services:
Illness, Injury & Prevention Written Plan Safety Manual
Safety & Health Record Keeping Safety Training
Workplace Inspections Industry Safe Work Practices
OSHA 300 log OSHA posters
Evacuation Maps
Workplace posters, signs, and labels to warn of potential hazards
Evaluations & Site Surveys
A walk-through consists of an extensive examination of your facilities. It is an evaluation of your organization's total safety program. The walk-through covers everything from top management's philosophy of and attitude toward safety to seemingly insignificant housekeeping details. Audit of written plans, permits, etc.. Its goal is to identify and eliminate safety hazards before they result in accidents. Our walk-throughs are designed to rate your safety program, recommend and guide, by way of a detailed written report and action plan.
Cost: Call for details.
Evacuation Plan Maps
Average cost varies from $450.00 for each final color master. There are additional costs for set-up, design, layout, CAD work, etc. Total can vary from a few hundred dollars up depending on the complexity of the project. Please call for a quote.
Training Programs
Your Total Safety and Environmental Training Resource
Emergency Response Training
We offer specialized emergency response training programs to meet Oklahoma Department of Labor (ODL) and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requirements. We customize our training to meet your workplace needs.
- Cost Effective - On Site Training At Your Facility
- Just Tell Us When
- Simply pick a date that’s convenient for you.
Chemical Safety
Nearly every workplace today has chemicals in it. Chemical Safety is an important aspect of any safety program and includes right-to-know, spill prevention and control, labels and manifests for shipping, and Material Safety Data Sheets.
Worker Compensation
The cost of injuries in the workplace can be staggering. Our Worker Compensation administration services can help reduce injuries. This saves time and money through reduced insurance premiums and increased worker productivity.
Hazardous Materials Response Training
We customize our hazardous materials response training to your facility. Our programs, including hands-on exercises and classroom basics, comply with 29 CFR 1910.120 (Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response or "Hazwoper").
Incident Management Systems Training
Unique to The Deatherage Companies, our 4 to 8 hour programs are specifically designed to help you coordinate all types of emergency responses in the industrial or office workplace setting. Our Workplace Incident Management System takes an "all risk" approach in addition to meeting the requirements of OSHA's Hazwoper Standard (29 CFR 1910.120).
Confined Space Rescue Training
These 8 to 16 hour sessions, tailored to meet your needs, comply with 29 CFR 1910.146 (Permit-Required Confined Spaces). This training can include Entry Operations as well as Rescue Operations.
ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION MADE EASIER - The key to preventing the same workplace accidents from recurring is a thorough understanding of the big picture when conducting an accident investigation. This program is designed to instruct the participant proper accident investigation techniques.
"Accident Investigation: The Big Picture" reviews basic investigation procedures and covers:
* Assembling an investigation kit * Gathering evidence
* Key points in interviewing witnesses
Cost: 1 - 50 participants Call for Pricing
BLOODBORNE PATHOGEN IN-SERVICE PROGRAM
This program provides the following training:
OSHA annual requirement 1910.1030(g)(2)(i) through (ix)
Explanation of your Exposure Control Plan
Basic review of common symptoms of bloodborne diseases
Review of the modes of transmission of bloodborne pathogens
Explanation of the appropriate methods for recognizing tasks and other activities that may involve exposure to blood and other potentially infectious materials
Review and practice of Personal Protection Equipment (PPE)
Information on vaccinations
Pre, during and post exposure
Review of common signs, labels and coding
Video presentation with follow-up questions and answers
Information booklet for each student
Cost: 1 - 50 participants Call for Pricing
BUILDING EVACUATION PROGRAM - Building Evacuation teaches personnel the proper techniques for ensuring a timely, thorough and safe evacuation of a building. The program provides the following training:
Review of your existing emergency plan with all employees
Review of common exits, assembly areas and company policies
Inform your employees how to protect themselves in the event of an emergency
Review of fire hazards
Handouts, videos, overheads, building walk-through and evacuation exercises
Program Length: varies Cost: Call for Pricing
CONFINED SPACE ENTRY - This program covers the basic aspects of OSHA's standard for Permit-Required Confined Spaces (29 CFR 1910.146). The program explains what a confined space is according to the standard and gives the characteristics that distinguish a permit-required confined space. The duties and responsibilities of the three main participants as defined by the standard are reviewed: the authorized entrant, the attendant and the entry supervisor. Finally the program describes the contents of the written Confined Space Entry Program including the classification of confined spaces, regular and alternate procedures, the entry permit system, training, rescue procedures and working with contractors.
Cost: 1 - 50 participants Call for Pricing
CONSTRUCTION SAFETY: OUR COMMITMENT TO SAFETY - This program provides a basic overview of the safety procedures construction workers need to be aware of while working on most construction sites.
Topics covered include: the use of warning signs, good housekeeping, personal protective equipment, fall protection, material handling, basic information found in the company's written Hazard Communication Program, identifying materials which present special hazards, the basic procedures for using a fire extinguisher, the basic procedures for confined space entry, the steps to be taken if an accident occurs at the construction site.
Various work activities are illustrated and examples of the proper safe procedures are discussed.
Cost: 1 - 50 participants Call for Pricing
ELECTRICAL SAFETY: PREVENTING THE SHOCK OF LIFETIME - This program starts with a dramatic incident in which a worker receives a severe shock while working near electrical lines. After defining the difference between a qualified worker and an unqualified worker, the program goes on to describe various training, work practices, and preventive measures that these employees need to know.
The basic principles behind de-energizing equipment, lockout/ tagout, and re-energizing equipment are covered. Other important safety related work practices are addressed, including safe working distances which apply to unqualified workers and the safety measures which will affect the distance that qualified workers must maintain while working on energized equipment. The program covers the safe use of portable equipment and the use of personal protective equipment and safety controls.
Cost: 1 - 50 participants Call for Pricing
EYE PROTECTION: SEE THE WHOLE PICTURE - This workshop is designed to help employees understand the importance of proper eye protection and safety procedures.
* Eye protection * Care and maintenance
* Injury prevention * Emergency procedures
Cost: 1 - 50 participants Call for Pricing
FALL PROTECTION WORKSHOP - Each year, on average, between 150 and 200 workers are killed and more than 100,000 are injured as a result of falls at construction sites. This training program will show your employees how to protect themselves from such fatal falls.
This important 1-hour program, which is based on Subpart M, covers the following aspects:
* Personal fall protection systems * Lifelines, snap hooks and harnesses
* Rescue after a fall * Equipment care and inspection
Cost: 1 - 50 participants Call for Pricing
FIRE EXTINGUISHER TRAINING - If you expect your workers to use portable fire extinguishers, they must be trained in accordance with 29 CFR 1910.157. Our program includes hands-on practical experience in addition to classroom basics. The National Fire Protection Association advocates using the acronym PASS to help remember what to do:
Pull the pin Aim low Squeeze the handle Sweep from side to side.
The annual program provides the following training (for "Some" or "All" employees"):
Classes of fires Fire extinguishers Labels
Practice with your company's type of extinguishers and a "live fire" provide the hands-on experience necessary for each employee to be prepared to fight a controllable fire. This is a very active program.
One extinguisher per every three students.
Cost: 1-20 students Call for Pricing
FIRE IN THE WORKPLACE - This workshop teaches workers how to make their workplace safer and how to survive if they are caught in a fire. It also discusses the primary cause of fires in the workplace.
Cost: 1 - 50 participants Call for Pricing
FORKLIFT SAFETY TRAINING PROGRAM - This 4-hour program provides the following training:
Safety overview OSHA regulations Responsibilities Height/Load/CG
Operating procedures Haz-Mat Mat handling Emergency procedures Driver evaluation
Written test/Q&A
The program provides the following improvements:
Recognize potential hazards Improve driving performance Reduce accidents
Review of current regulations Driver responsibilities
Safety practices and procedures Skills testing
Cost: 1-10 students Call for Pricing
GETTING OUT ALIVE - This 1/2 hour workshop discusses strategies to prevent being trapped, how and when to conduct a fire drill, evacuating occupants with disabilities and coordinating your plan with local authorities.
Cost: 1 - 50 participants Call for Pricing
HAZARD COMMUNICATION: IT’S ALL ABOUT SAFETY - This 1-hour refresher training program to the Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.120) provides a concise overview of the key elements of the standard that any employee, supervisor or contractor who work with potentially hazardous materials should be aware of. The program describes all of the basic aspects of hazard communication including: hazard evaluation, container labeling, Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs), lists of hazardous chemicals, the written program as well as employee information and training.
Cost: 1 - 50 participants Call for Pricing
LABELS AND OTHER FORMS OF WARNING - This 1-hour program explains the basic hazard warning information that will be found on labels and how that information is tied to the MSDS to provide detailed information about hazardous materials in the workplace. The program describes the three basic types of information that will be found on all container labels: the identity of the hazardous chemical(s), appropriate hazard warnings as well as the name and address of the chemical manufacturer, importer or other responsible party. Typical information found on labels is explained such as: signal words, statement of hazard, precautionary measures, instructions in case of exposure, instructions in case of fire or spill, and instructions for container handling and storage. Finally, three commonly used labeling systems and their intended purpose are illustrated using colorful graphics and in-field examples. These include the DOT system, the NFPA 704 system and the HMIS system.
Cost: 1 - 50 participants Call for Pricing
LOCKOUT/TAG-OUT: YOUR LOCK ON SAFETY - The program describes the proper procedures for power lockout including: understanding the hazards; equipment shut-down; de-energizing the main power source; applying a lock and tag; releasing, restraining or blocking any stored energy; verifying no voltage or residual energy is present; and finally, performing the work. The program also includes an explanation of the safe method for restoring equipment to service.
Cost: 1 - 50 participants Call for Pricing
MSDS: INFORMATION YOU CAN USE - This 1-hour program explains how MSDS information provides the answers to critical questions in an emergency. The program explains the types of information that can be found in the sixteen sections of the standard MSDS as well as how this information can be used by the various personnel who MSDSs are intended for such as chemical users, manufacturers, shippers, health and safety professionals and emergency response personnel.
Cost: 1 - 50 participants Call for Pricing
PUBLIC ASSEMBLY FIRE SAFETY - This 1/2 hour workshop discusses crowd management, keeping exits clear, assisting disabled occupants, emergency lighting and fire exit drills.
Cost: 1 - 50 participants Call for Pricing
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT - This concise 1- hour overview can help your company comply with the training provisions of the OSHA regulations on personal protective equipment. The program addresses hazard assessments and equipment selection; employee training requirements, when PPE is necessary; proper methods for donning, doffing, adjusting and wearing PPE; limitations of PPE; as well as the proper care, maintenance, useful life and disposal of PPE. The program provides specific information on many of the most commonly used types of personal protective equipment covered by the standard including: eye and face protection, head protection, foot protection, and hand protection. In addition, the program provides basic information about the use of respiratory protection, hearing protection and chemical protective clothing.
Cost: 1 - 50 participants Call for Pricing
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION TRAINING PROGRAM OFFERS A
BREATH OF FRESH AIR - This 1-hour training program that thoroughly covers OSHA's revised standard (1910.134). Covering the revisions to the standard, it details:
* Hazardous atmospheres * Written program
* Medical evaluation * Proper fit testing
Cost: 1 - 50 participants Call for Pricing
SAFETY ATTITUDES WORKSHOP - This 1-hour workshop will teach your employees about the basics of pro-active safety and will explain the importance of taking responsibility for safety on the job. "Safety Attitudes: Food For Thought" is set against the backdrop of a local diner and uses conversations between the owner and his customers to emphasize the importance of following acceptable standards of safety. "Safety Attitudes: Food For Thought" details:
* Incident/hazard/accident identification * Accident prevention
* Responsibility * Protection
Cost: 1 - 50 participants Call for Pricing
TAKING CONTROL OF WORKPLACE VIOLENCE - This is a 1-hour training workshop for managers and supervisors. Workplace violence has become an increasingly common fact of life in the American workplace. Homicide is now the leading cause of workplace violence for women.
But many workplace violence incidents can be resolved before they explode if your employees understand the warning signs, know how to defuse situations and provide help for troubled employees.
Taking Control of Workplace Violence is designed to increase awareness and knowledge of how to prevent workplace violence, whether or not your organization has a formal violence prevention program.
This program will show managers how to:
- recognize and deal with threats and threatening behaviors;
- use internal and external resources to effectively resolve conflicts;
- use training to lower risks and improve employee relationships;
- hire and fire employees in ways that help lower the risk of violence;
- respond to emergency situations safely and effectively.
Taking Control of Workplace Violence can help your organization prevent problem situations, giving managers knowledge and confidence to calmly follow a safe plan of action.
Cost: 1 - 50 participants Call for Pricing
WHEN FIRE STRIKES - This 1 hour workshop discusses employee attitude, evacuation techniques, teamwork in a fire emergency and assisting people with disabilities.
Cost: 1 - 50 participants Call for Pricing
WORKING TOGETHER SAFELY -This 1-hour program is excellent for new hire orientation or existing employee refresher training on various health and safety considerations. The program addresses the relationship of unsafe actions to accidents; the safety responsibilities of management and employees; and the safety system that has been established. The program includes comments by employees on their own safety observations to help drive home the importance of each individual taking responsibility for safety.
Cost: 1 - 50 participants Call for Pricing
EVALUATIONS & SITE SURVEYS
A walk-through consists of an extensive examination of your facilities. It is an evaluation of your organization's total safety program. The walk-through covers everything from top management's philosophy of and attitude toward safety to seemingly insignificant housekeeping details. Audit of written plans, permits, etc.. Its goal is to identify and eliminate safety hazards before they result in accidents.
Our walk-throughs are designed to rate your safety program, recommend and guide, by way of a detailed written report and action plan.
The Deatherage Companies develops and provides, high-quality, effective emergency safety, disaster preparedness and training programs and certifications. Our programs are designed to emphasize practical, realistic, hands-on emergency and safety skills – skills that save lives. We provide expert consultation, needs assessments, emergency-disaster planning and OSHA compliance services.
Monthly Visit
A minimum of a monthly visit to your facility for the purpose of training new employees, continuing training of existing employees, inspections, recommendations to management, safety committee work, testing of noise levels and other industrial hygiene services.
The agreed upon monthly service fee is not a contract - a Handshake Only. Continuing the monthly visitations allows us to be your company's Safety Director. While we are away from the facility, we are reachable and ON CALL 24 hours a day for consultation should inspectors visit, accidents occur... etc.
"Safety Depends On Us"
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