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Class Name	Course Description
Back Injury Prevention in the Retail Industry (OLT)	Back injuries are one of the most common workplace hazards that retail workers experience. The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) estimates that back injuries make up nearly twenty percent of all workplace injuries and costs the nation an estimated twenty to fifty billion dollars a year. Learners who complete this course will demonstrate knowledge of the major causes of workplace back injuries and how to prevent them. Employees will learn about hazards and the three major types of hazard controls. This course provides ergonomic information to help employers comply with OSHA’s General Duty Clause. This course is designed for retail employees to help prevent back injuries.
Backroom and Stocking Safety in the Retail Industry (OLT)	Working in the retail industry is generally seen as a very safe occupation with a low risk of injury. The truth is, however, that work-related injuries and illnesses are very common among retail workers. In fact, according to the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health the retail and wholesale industry has the second-highest rate of nonfatal injuries and illnesses of any industry sector. Musculoskeletal disorders, falls, cuts, and injuries from accidents involving vehicles and machinery are all too common in retail and grocery settings, particularly in the back room, stock room, or loading and unloading area. This course is designed to give the learner an overview of the hazards common to stocking duties and working in the backroom area of a retail or wholesale store. The course also provides techniques for safe lifting and safe stacking and moving of loads. This course is designed for all employees working in a retail or grocery environment. Employers may also be interested in the following related courses: Back Injury Prevention in the Retail Industry, Ladder Safety in the Retail Industry, and Backroom Safety for Supermarkets.
Fire Safety in Retail (OLT)	Fire emergencies can happen anytime, anywhere, in any industry. Fires are one of the most common emergencies to contend with in workplaces, and can be one of the most harmful if not dealt with properly. Fires in retail and grocery settings can be particularly dangerous because customers and guests will be unfamiliar with the facility’s fire safety plan. This online course should give employees the knowledge to safely react and respond to a fire emergency in their workplace. Employees will learn their responsibilities in a fire emergency, how to identify different alarm signals, evacuation routes and procedures, and fire extinguisher use. This course is intended for retail and grocery employees who are required to understand their responsibilities in a fire emergency. This course assists employers in meeting fire safety standards required by OSHA, however there may also be a site-specific training component required that must be fulfilled by an employer.
Ladder Safety in the Retail Industry (OLT)	Ladders are one of the most common and simple tools people use on the job. It’s easy to forget that they can also be extremely dangerous. Each year in the United States, accidents involving ladders cause approximately 300 deaths and 130,000 injuries requiring emergency medical attention. This course should assist learners in recognizing hazards of ladder use, different types of ladders, and inspection requirements. This course is intended for employees in the retail and grocery industry who use ladders at work on a regular basis, and will assist employers in meeting OSHA standards on ladder safety. While this course addresses OSHA training requirements, there may be a site-specific training component required that must be fulfilled by an employer.
Learn to Buy and Sell on eBay (OLT)	Ed2Go. In this course, you will gain all of the knowledge necessary for success in the online marketplace. You'll learn how to create titles that get noticed, how to craft advertising copy that sells items quickly and for top dollar, and how to create and upload photos of the items you are selling. You'll also learn how to safely conduct financial transactions, how to accept credit card payments, and how to pack and ship any item hassle-free. If you're a buyer, you'll learn how to value almost any item up for auction, how to get the best possible price, how to protect yourself against fraud, and how to compete effectively against other bidders. Costs: Instructor Led (With Certain Start Dates) $99. Self-Paced (Start Anytime) $100.
Loss Prevention in Retail Sales (OLT)	Theft and other forms of shrinkage are a major problem for the retail industry, costing American businesses over $30 billion every year. Loss prevention is an important aspect of working in a retail or grocery setting, so it is important for employees to understand the goals of loss prevention and their role in the store’s loss prevention program. When this course is complete, the learner should be able to recognize common types of internal and external theft and appropriate responses. This course is designed for retail and grocery employees and features scenarios and examples relevant to the retail industry. This course is presented in English and Spanish.
Retail Ergonomics (OLT)	Ergonomics is the science of designing and arranging things so that people can use them easily and safely. Poorly-arranged work areas where people have to bend or overextend limbs and body parts can result in musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs), which affect 1.8 million U.S. workers every year. Employees that take this course will learn how to identify ergonomic risk factors, potential injuries, and methods to minimize or eliminate ergonomic hazards. This course is geared specifically towards retail and grocery employees and is designed to help them identify and improve ergonomic conditions in their workplaces. This course assists employers with compliance with OSHA’s General Duty Clause. Ergonomics is the science of designing and arranging things so that people can use them easily and safely. Poorly-arranged work areas where people have to bend or overextend limbs and body parts can result in musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs), which affect 1.8 million U.S. workers every year. Employees that take this course will learn how to identify ergonomic risk factors, potential injuries, and methods to minimize or eliminate ergonomic hazards. This course is geared specifically towards retail and grocery employees and is designed to help them identify and improve ergonomic conditions in their workplaces. This course assists employers with compliance with OSHA’s General Duty Clause.
Safe Housekeeping for Retail Workers (OLT)	Housekeeping is an important part of working in a retail environment. A cluttered, dirty store can have a negative impact on customer impressions of a store as well as employee morale. Injuries are also more common in stores that aren’t properly cleaned maintained. Having a neat and well-maintained store is important to keeping customers and employees safe. Workers who successfully complete this course should be able to identify ergonomic hazards, slip, trip and fall hazards and chemical hazards that are common in the retail industry. This course is specifically designed for workers in the retail industry and contains examples and scenarios relevant to the retail environment. This course is presented in English and Spanish.
Slips/Trips/Falls in Retail Sales (OLT)	Slips, trips and falls are a major source of injury in U.S. workplaces. According to the Department of Labor, slips, trips and falls are the most common type of accident in the workplace and are responsible for around 25% of all reported injuries. These injuries aren’t always minor either; slips, trips and falls are the second leading cause of accidental death in the workplace. This course will teach employees about slip, trip and fall hazards and what they can do to minimize or eliminate those hazards. Employees will learn to identify general OSHA safety requirements, guarding for floor and wall openings, issues with stairways, ladder, scaffolds, loading docks and how personal behavior affects safety. This course is specifically designed for workers in the retail industry and contains examples and scenarios relevant to the retail environment. This course is intended to assist the employer in meeting the requirements of OSHA’s standards for walking and working surfaces.
Trash Disposal in Retail Operations (OLT)	Let’s face it. People produce a lot of trash. Retail operations use and throw away thousands of tons of material every day. In addition to the environmental impact of all that trash, some waste products can be hazardous and have to be handled properly in order to avoid harming sanitation workers or polluting the environment. Equipment such as trash compactors and cardboard balers can also pose hazards to workers. This course is designed for retail and grocery employees who will be responsible for collecting, sorting, or disposing of trash and recycling, and features examples and scenarios tailored to the retail industry. During the course, employees will get an overview of the different types of municipal solid waste typically generated by retail and grocery operations, and the laws regarding collection and disposal of those wastes. The course will also discuss appropriate safety procedures for processing and handling waste. This course focuses on typical retail waste streams. Employers who generate hazardous wastes may also be interested in our Hazardous Waste Awareness course.

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