The Pulp and Paper Safety Association (PPSA) is pleased to offer a new course, Fundamentals of OSHA Compliance in the Paper Industry, June 6-7 in Mobile, Ala., USA. This 10-hour course has been designed to emphasize hazard identification, avoidance, and control through the use of OSHA policies, procedures, and standards in the paper industry, as well as offer a greater understanding of the OSHA Act, including the functions and resources of OSHA, the rights and responsibilities of employers and employees, and OSHA inspection priorities and processes. 

 

Featured Topics Include:

• Slips, Trips, and Falls Associated with Walking and Work Surfaces
• Effective Egress and Fire Protection
• General Requirements for Safety Standards
• Flammable and Combustible Liquids and Gases
• Chemical Hazards
• Electrical Hazards
• Value, Usage, and Limitations of Personal Protective Equipment
• Basic Elements of Safety and Health Programs.

Fundamentals of OSHA Compliance in the Paper Industry is co-located with the PPSA Annual Safety Conference. For the full conference program, registration and additional information, visit the PPSA Annual Safety Conference website. 

PPSA is a non-profit, non-political, international organization, devoted to the continuous improvement

of safety throughout all aspects of the paper industry. From forest products to paper mills, to converting

plants, to recycle collections centers, our membership is grouped by category to ensure a fair and

appropriate basis for comparison. For more information, visit our website.