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VII / August 2021 powderbulk.com ergonomic safety practices for the prevention of musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) and injuries. Topics include a definition of MSDs, factors that cause MSDs, and preventive measures. Contact HSI, 800-447-3177 (customerservice@hsi.com, hsi.com). Intro to Combustible Dust Hazards. Offered by the Health & Safety Institute (HSI). Course defines combustible dust and its source as it relates to industry, helps to identify ignition sources, and provides information on recognizing combustible dust dangers and applying explosion prevention methods. Contact HSI, 800-447-3177 (customerservice@hsi.com, hsi.com). Lockout/Tagout. Available in English and Spanish. Offered by the Health & Safety Institute (HSI). Program provides employees with an overview of lockout/tagout procedures. Contact HSI, 800-447- 3177 (customerservice@hsi.com, hsi.com). NFPA 654: Prevention of Fire and Dust Explosions from the Manufacturing, Processing, and Handling of Combustible Particulate Solids (2013) Online Training Series. Offered by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). Online course introduces the hazards posed by combustible dust and how to use the NFPA 654 standard correctly. Course is 3 hours and covers the fundamental principles of the solids combustion process. Contact NFPA customer service, 800-344-3555 (custserv@ nfpa.org, www.nfpa.org). Process Safety Management. Offered by the Health & Safety Institute (HSI). Video course covers 14 elements of process safety management, including the use, storage, manufacture, and handling or on-site movement of highly hazardous chemicals. Topics include process safety information, process hazard analysis, managing change, operating procedures, incident investigation, and more. Contact HSI, 800-447-3177 (customerservice@hsi. com, hsi.com). Valve Safety. Offered by the Health & Safety Institute (HSI). Online course focuses on recognizing different valve types, identifying common valve hazards, step-by-step valve risk assessment, ergonomic issues related to valve safety, and best safety practices for working with valves. Contact HSI, 800-447- 3177 (customerservice@hsi.com, hsi.com). Introduction to Packaging Machinery. Offered by the Packaging Machinery Manufacturers Institute University (PMMI U). Course consists of 14 modules and teaches packaging machinery functions and operations and the interaction of machines with product characteristics, package design, and packaging materials. Contact Stephan Girard, 571-612-3200 (sgirard@pmmi.org, www.pmmiu.org). Troubleshooting Packaging Machinery. Available in English and Spanish. Offered by the Packaging Machinery Manufacturers Institute University (PMMI U). Course presents entry-level theory, process, and logic of troubleshooting packaging machinery. Course is designed to help technicians improve observation, thinking, and communication skills. Contact Stephan Girard, 571-612-3200 (sgirard@pmmi.org, www.pmmiu.org). SAFETY Combustible Dust Fundamentals (NFPA 652). Offered by Dekra North America. Computer-based training course exposes the hazards associated with handling and processing combustible dust, including how to spot potential ignition sources during operation caused by electrical sparks, friction, and electrostatics. Contact Robin Angelini, 609-799-4449 (process- safety-usa@dekra.com, www. dekra-process-safety.com). Confined Space Entry — Permit Required. Available in various languages. Offered by the Health & Safety Institute (HSI). Online course educates employees on recognizing the difference between permit- required confined space and a non-permit-required confined space and identifying hazard controls that must be implemented. Contact HSI, 800-447-3177 (customerservice@hsi. com, hsi.com). Fall Protection. Offered by the Health & Safety Institute (HSI). Online course covers the correct selection, use, and care of fall protection equipment; when fall- arrest equipment is necessary; and the recognition and prevention of fall hazards. Contact HSI, 800-447-3177 (customerservice@hsi.com, hsi.com). Industrial Ergonomics. Offered by the Health & Safety Institute (HSI). Online course covers proper Stainless Steels. Offered by ASM International. Course consists of 15 lessons covering the physical metallurgy of stainless steels; properties of austenitic, martensitic, and ferritic stainless steels; heat- and corrosion-resistant alloy casings; properties of precipitation- hardening steels; heat treating; forging, machining, cleaning, and finishing; cold forming; deep drawing; metallurgy of welding stainless steels; joining stainless steels; corrosion of metals; corrosion resistance of stainless steels; and stainless steels at high temperatures. Contact ASM customer service, 440-338- 5151 (memberservicecenter@ asminternational.org, www. asminternational.org). PACKAGING Basic Electrical Components. Offered by the Packaging Machinery Manufacturers Institute University (PMMI U). Course introduces the principles of electricity and explains the electrical components found on packaging machinery and the function behind each. Course also covers preventive maintenance and identifying failures and malfunctions in components. Contact Stephan Girard, 571-612-3200 (sgirard@ pmmi.org, www.pmmiu.org). Basic Mechanical Components. Offered by the Packaging Machinery Manufacturers Institute University (PMMI U). Course consists of 12 lessons for operators, mechanics, and technicians about the basic mechanical components found on packaging lines. Each lesson concentrates on the functionality and purpose of an essential component, including bearings, belt drives, gears, shafts, springs, and timing screws. Contact Stephan Girard, 571-612-3200 (sgirard@ pmmi.org, www.pmmiu.org). The Fundamentals of Risk Assessment. Offered by the Packaging Machinery Manufacturers Institute University (PMMI U). Course introduces the risk assessment process and explains the iterative risk assessment process and why it's effective for risk management. Course features an interactive exercise using a software tool to perform risk assessments. Contact Stephan Girard, 571-612- 3200 (sgirard@pmmi.org, www. pmmiu.org).