The next scheduled offering for this topic to be announced soon. If you would be interested in hosting this program at your facility, or bring this to your facility as a customized training program, please contact us at scil@safetyillinois.org or by phone at 847/963-9860.

Investing in employee development is smart for your business. Save time and money and speed up key initiatives by hosting training at your organization or attending one of our scheduled programs. At MRA, we’ve been leading onsite training for over 30 years and have conducted thousands of training sessions. Whether you are looking to train a small group of employees on one topic, or a large group for a series of days, Safety Council of Illinois, a division of MRA, can assist you!

The next scheduled offering for this topic to be announced soon. If you would be interested in hosting this program at your facility, or bring this to your facility as a customized training program, please contact us at scil@safetyillinois.org or by phone at 847/963-9860.

Investing in employee development is smart for your business. Save time and money and speed up key initiatives by hosting training at your organization or attending one of our scheduled programs. At MRA, we’ve been leading onsite training for over 30 years and have conducted thousands of training sessions. Whether you are looking to train a small group of employees on one topic, or a large group for a series of days, Safety Council of Illinois, a division of MRA, can assist you!

The next scheduled offering for this topic to be announced soon. If you would be interested in hosting this program at your facility, or bring this to your facility as a customized training program, please contact us at scil@safetyillinois.org or by phone at 847/963-9860.

Investing in employee development is smart for your business. Save time and money and speed up key initiatives by hosting training at your organization or attending one of our scheduled programs. At MRA, we’ve been leading onsite training for over 30 years and have conducted thousands of training sessions. Whether you are looking to train a small group of employees on one topic, or a large group for a series of days, Safety Council of Illinois, a division of MRA, can assist you!

The next scheduled offering for this topic to be announced soon. If you would be interested in hosting this program at your facility, or bring this to your facility as a customized training program, please contact us at scil@safetyillinois.org or by phone at 847/963-9860.

Investing in employee development is smart for your business. Save time and money and speed up key initiatives by hosting training at your organization or attending one of our scheduled programs. At MRA, we’ve been leading onsite training for over 30 years and have conducted thousands of training sessions. Whether you are looking to train a small group of employees on one topic, or a large group for a series of days, Safety Council of Illinois, a division of MRA, can assist you!

The next scheduled offering for this topic to be announced soon. If you would be interested in hosting this program at your facility, or bring this to your facility as a customized training program, please contact us at scil@safetyillinois.org or by phone at 847/963-9860.

Investing in employee development is smart for your business. Save time and money and speed up key initiatives by hosting training at your organization or attending one of our scheduled programs. At MRA, we’ve been leading onsite training for over 30 years and have conducted thousands of training sessions. Whether you are looking to train a small group of employees on one topic, or a large group for a series of days, Safety Council of Illinois, a division of MRA, can assist you!

The next scheduled offering for this topic to be announced soon. If you would be interested in hosting this program at your facility, or bring this to your facility as a customized training program, please contact us at scil@safetyillinois.org or by phone at 847/963-9860.

Investing in employee development is smart for your business. Save time and money and speed up key initiatives by hosting training at your organization or attending one of our scheduled programs. At MRA, we’ve been leading onsite training for over 30 years and have conducted thousands of training sessions. Whether you are looking to train a small group of employees on one topic, or a large group for a series of days, Safety Council of Illinois, a division of MRA, can assist you!

The next scheduled offering for this topic to be announced soon. If you would be interested in hosting this program at your facility, or bring this to your facility as a customized training program, please contact us at scil@safetyillinois.org or by phone at 847/963-9860.

Investing in employee development is smart for your business. Save time and money and speed up key initiatives by hosting training at your organization or attending one of our scheduled programs. At MRA, we’ve been leading onsite training for over 30 years and have conducted thousands of training sessions. Whether you are looking to train a small group of employees on one topic, or a large group for a series of days, Safety Council of Illinois, a division of MRA, can assist you!

The next scheduled offering for this topic to be announced soon. If you would be interested in hosting this program at your facility, or bring this to your facility as a customized training program, please contact us at scil@safetyillinois.org or by phone at 847/963-9860.

Investing in employee development is smart for your business. Save time and money and speed up key initiatives by hosting training at your organization or attending one of our scheduled programs. At MRA, we’ve been leading onsite training for over 30 years and have conducted thousands of training sessions. Whether you are looking to train a small group of employees on one topic, or a large group for a series of days, Safety Council of Illinois, a division of MRA, can assist you!

The next scheduled offering for this topic to be announced soon. If you would be interested in hosting this program at your facility, or bring this to your facility as a customized training program, please contact us at scil@safetyillinois.org or by phone at 847/963-9860.

Investing in employee development is smart for your business. Save time and money and speed up key initiatives by hosting training at your organization or attending one of our scheduled programs. At MRA, we’ve been leading onsite training for over 30 years and have conducted thousands of training sessions. Whether you are looking to train a small group of employees on one topic, or a large group for a series of days, Safety Council of Illinois, a division of MRA, can assist you!

The next scheduled offering for this topic to be announced soon. If you would be interested in hosting this program at your facility, or bring this to your facility as a customized training program, please contact us at scil@safetyillinois.org or by phone at 847/963-9860.

Investing in employee development is smart for your business. Save time and money and speed up key initiatives by hosting training at your organization or attending one of our scheduled programs. At MRA, we’ve been leading onsite training for over 30 years and have conducted thousands of training sessions. Whether you are looking to train a small group of employees on one topic, or a large group for a series of days, Safety Council of Illinois, a division of MRA, can assist you!

The next scheduled offering for this topic to be announced soon. If you would be interested in hosting this program at your facility, or bring this to your facility as a customized training program, please contact us at scil@safetyillinois.org or by phone at 847/963-9860.

Investing in employee development is smart for your business. Save time and money and speed up key initiatives by hosting training at your organization or attending one of our scheduled programs. At MRA, we’ve been leading onsite training for over 30 years and have conducted thousands of training sessions. Whether you are looking to train a small group of employees on one topic, or a large group for a series of days, Safety Council of Illinois, a division of MRA, can assist you!

The next scheduled offering for this topic to be announced soon. If you would be interested in hosting this program at your facility, or bring this to your facility as a customized training program, please contact us at scil@safetyillinois.org or by phone at 847/963-9860.

Investing in employee development is smart for your business. Save time and money and speed up key initiatives by hosting training at your organization or attending one of our scheduled programs. At MRA, we’ve been leading onsite training for over 30 years and have conducted thousands of training sessions. Whether you are looking to train a small group of employees on one topic, or a large group for a series of days, Safety Council of Illinois, a division of MRA, can assist you!

A component of MRA’s Foundations for HR Administration Certificate Series.

This session will introduce participants to OSHA compliance issues as they relate to the job of the human resource professional. Participants will learn the dos and don'ts of accident investigation and receive practical advice on maintaining a positive relationship with the Worker's Compensation carrier and injured employees in order to effectively lower costs.

What You Will Learn:

• Demonstrate knowledge of the basics of OSHA compliance from a human resource perspective.
• Identify strategies to more effectively work with your Worker's Compensation carrier.
• Identify the benefits of good accident investigation and safety committees.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the delicate balance of Worker's Compensation, ADA, and FMLA.

Date/Time/Location: (All listed times are CST)

Fees: Member: $165 (2^nd attendee from same company $135); Non-member: $225

CEUs: 0.325 (3.25 hours)

HRCI Credits: 3.25 hours

Palatine, IL
Tuesday, 5/8/2012; 8:30am-12:00pm

Thursday, 10/25/2012; 8:30am-12:00pm

Moline, IL - Quad Cities
Friday, 2/24/2012; 8:30am-11:30pm

The next scheduled offering for this topic to be announced soon. If you would be interested in hosting this program at your facility, or bring this to your facility as a customized training program, please contact us at scil@safetyillinois.org or by phone at 847/963-9860.

Investing in employee development is smart for your business. Save time and money and speed up key initiatives by hosting training at your organization or attending one of our scheduled programs. At MRA, we’ve been leading onsite training for over 30 years and have conducted thousands of training sessions. Whether you are looking to train a small group of employees on one topic, or a large group for a series of days, Safety Council of Illinois, a division of MRA, can assist you!

The next scheduled offering for this topic to be announced soon. If you would be interested in hosting this program at your facility, or bring this to your facility as a customized training program, please contact us at scil@safetyillinois.org or by phone at 847/963-9860.

Investing in employee development is smart for your business. Save time and money and speed up key initiatives by hosting training at your organization or attending one of our scheduled programs. At MRA, we’ve been leading onsite training for over 30 years and have conducted thousands of training sessions. Whether you are looking to train a small group of employees on one topic, or a large group for a series of days, Safety Council of Illinois, a division of MRA, can assist you!

The next scheduled offering for this topic to be announced soon. If you would be interested in hosting this program at your facility, or bring this to your facility as a customized training program, please contact us at scil@safetyillinois.org or by phone at 847/963-9860.

Investing in employee development is smart for your business. Save time and money and speed up key initiatives by hosting training at your organization or attending one of our scheduled programs. At MRA, we’ve been leading onsite training for over 30 years and have conducted thousands of training sessions. Whether you are looking to train a small group of employees on one topic, or a large group for a series of days, Safety Council of Illinois, a division of MRA, can assist you!

The next scheduled offering for this topic to be announced soon. If you would be interested in hosting this program at your facility, or bring this to your facility as a customized training program, please contact us at scil@safetyillinois.org or by phone at 847/963-9860.

Investing in employee development is smart for your business. Save time and money and speed up key initiatives by hosting training at your organization or attending one of our scheduled programs. At MRA, we’ve been leading onsite training for over 30 years and have conducted thousands of training sessions. Whether you are looking to train a small group of employees on one topic, or a large group for a series of days, Safety Council of Illinois, a division of MRA, can assist you!

This two-day seminar covers the most frequently cited OSHA safety and health standards for general industry and includes all the mandatory elements of OSHA’s 10-Hour Voluntary Compliance Course. Practical, down-to-earth information helps you and your company deal with the challenges of OSHA compliance. Aside from the mandatory requirements, this course also provides participants with detailed information on how to establish an effective safety and health management system by following the suggested OSHA guidelines.

What You Will Learn:

• Introduction to OSHA: General Duty Clause, inspections, citations, and penalties.
• Walking/working surfaces.
• Fire protection, means of egress, and emergency action planning.
• Hazardous materials.
• Hazardous energy control (LO/TO).
• Electrical safety and electrical safety-related work practices.
• Machine safeguarding.
• Hearing conservation and introduction to occupational health.
• Personal protective equipment.
• Safety and health management guidelines.

Date/Time/Location: (All listed times are CST)

Fees: Member: $330 (second attendee from same company $275); Non-member: $420

CEUs: 1 (10 hours)

HRCI Credits: 10 hours

This is a 2 day course occurring on the following dates:

Palatine, IL
Wed 5/8/2012 8:30am-4:30pm
Thu 5/9/2012 8:30am-12:30pm

Wed 12/14/2012 8:30am-4:30pm
Thu 12/15/2012 8:30am-12:30pm

Moline, IL – Quad Cites
Fri 5/11/2012 8:00am-4:00pm
Fri 5/18/2012 8:00am-11:30am

Fri 11/2/2012 8:00am-4:00pm
Fri 11/9/2012 8:00am-11:30am

Special Notations:

You will receive a certification card from OSHA.

MRA is pleased to provide our members with the safety program from OSHA - the 30-Hour Voluntary Compliance Course for General Industry. There is no other course that offers as much comprehensive information about the OSHA standards!

This course covers all the major OSHA standards, how they apply to general industry, and what you need to do to meet requirements. You will learn how to take the OSHA standards and apply them immediately to your company. This course has been used by thousands of safety professionals over the years to guide the development of effective safety programs for their organizations.

MRA uses authorized OSHA instructors who have years of "in-the-trenches" safety experience. They will relate the book information to practical applications that have worked in a wide array of industries. The printed material, coupled with hands-on, real-world experience make this course stand out above the rest.

What You Will Learn:

• Introduction to OSHA/citations/penalties.
• Recordkeeping requirements.
• Hazard communication.
• Personal protective equipment.
• Respiratory protection.
• Hearing conservation.
• Bloodborne pathogens.
• Machine safeguarding.
• Electrical safety.
• Control of hazardous energy (LO/TO).
• Hazardous materials.
• Walking and working surfaces.
• Means of egress, fire protection, and emergency action planning.
• Cutting, welding, and brazing.
• Permit-required confined space entry.
• Material handling and storage.
• Developing OSHA’s safety and health management system.

Date/Time/Location: (All listed times are CST)

Fees: Member: $680 (2nd attendee from same company 580); Non-member: $780

CEUs: 3 (30 hours)

HRCI Credits: 30 hours

This is a 4 day course occurring on the following dates:

Palatine, IL
Tuesday, 5/15/2012 8:30am-5:00pm
Wednesday, 5/16/2012 8:00am-5:00pm
Thursday, 5/17/20121 8:00am-5:00pm
Friday, 5/18/2012 8:00am-5:00pm

Moline, IL – Quad Cities
Friday, 10/5/2012 8:00am-5:00pm
Friday, 10/12/2012 8:00am-5:00pm
Friday, 10/19/2012 8:00am-5:00pm
Friday, 10/26/2012 8:00am-5:00pm

Special Notations:
You will receive a certification card from OSHA.

Incomplete or inaccurate reporting of work-related injuries and illnesses ranks as one of the most frequently cited OSHA standards and results in hundreds of violations each year. This program walks participants through who is required to keep records, record retention requirements, and the use of the OSHA illness and injury standard in making decisions about the recordability of an injury or illness. Attendees gain hands-on experience by working through several case studies that will require them to make decisions about recordability, substantiate their decisions, and actually complete the OSHA 300 form.

What You Will Learn:

• Demonstrate knowledge of OSHA injury and illness recordkeeping requirements through case study application.
• Efficiently use the OSHA recordkeeping regulation in making determinations of recordability.
• Identify proper injury and illness records maintenance and retention requirements.

Date/Time/Location: (All listed times are CST)

Fees: Member: $165 (2nd attendee from the same company $135); Non-member: $225

CEUs: 0.325 (3.25 hours)

HRCI Credits: 3.25 hours

Palatine, IL
Friday, 2/24/2012; 8:30am-12:00pm

Moline, IL - Quad Cities
Friday, 6/8/2012; 8:00am-11:30am

The next scheduled offering for this topic to be announced soon. If you would be interested in hosting this program at your facility, or bring this to your facility as a customized training program, please contact us at scil@safetyillinois.org or by phone at 847/963-9860.

Investing in employee development is smart for your business. Save time and money and speed up key initiatives by hosting training at your organization or attending one of our scheduled programs. At MRA, we’ve been leading onsite training for over 30 years and have conducted thousands of training sessions. Whether you are looking to train a small group of employees on one topic, or a large group for a series of days, Safety Council of Illinois, a division of MRA, can assist you!

Based on the New 2012 NFPA 70E Publication

The rising number of electrical injuries and deaths is staggering. OSHA is increasing their emphasis on safe electrical work practices. Experts in this field agree that the NFPA 70E Standards for Electrical Safety Requirements for Employee Workplaces provides the guidance necessary to reduce electrical accidents. Our sessions explore the requirements of OSHA & NFPA 70E in a way only Mr. Wizard can provide. Bob will keep you “current” on electrical hazards and the methods to control them. Experience the snap & sizzle of electricity dropped into your lap. We focus on the “why’s” of these electrical regulations through stunning and dramatic demonstrations & videos of electrical faults and fires. If you have fond memories of a science teacher who made a subject come alive with excitement, then you will surely enjoy this class.

Who should attend: Electrical maintenance personnel, operators, troubleshooters, electricians, linemen, engineers, supervisors, site safety personnel or anyone exposed to energized equipment of 50 volts or more. Whether you work in an office, general industry or construction, you’ll learn more in our classes about electrical safety than you’ve learned in a lifetime.

Our courses are developed to provide the participants with a motivating & enjoyable experience while learning to understand safe electrical work practices and when & how to apply them. Electrical courses include OSHA 1910 or 1926 standards and the NFPA 70-E 2009 and 2012 Edition, with the corresponding Articles and annexes.

Topics include (but not limited to):

• Developing company electrical safety standards,
• Recognizing electrical hazards
• OSHA’s & NFPA’s 70E safety requirements (NEW 2012 NFPA -70E publication just released)
• Approach distances (shock & arc flash)
• Hazard Categories & Clothing Requirements
• Lock, Tag & Try
• Electrical injury recognition
  • S- hocks
  • A- rcs & arc Blasts
  • F- all, fire & foul-ups
  • E- lectrocutions
• Procedures for proper use of testing instruments,
• Electrical risk assessment,
• Using the NFPA Tables for Hazard Classifications
• & the proper selection and use of personal protective equipment as required in 29CFR §1910.335 and 29 CFR §1910.137 & NFPA 70-E.

Practical Application

• Our training emphasizes practical solutions that your employees can apply the next day.
• We provide hands-on learning experiences, including individual exercises, small group discussion, case studies, role-plays and minimum lecture time.
• Participants drive the learning process – which topics and the amount of time spent on each is geared to the participant’s need to know.
• Our materials include job aids and references that help reinforce learning back on the job.
• We tailor our training to reflect the challenges faced by your employees.

Fees: Member: $275 (2nd attendee from the same company $225); Non-member: $370

CEUs: 0.70 (7.00 hours)

The next scheduled offering for this topic to be announced soon. If you would be interested in hosting this program at your facility, or bring this to your facility as a customized training program, please contact us at scil@safetyillinois.org or by phone at 847/963-9860.

Investing in employee development is smart for your business. Save time and money and speed up key initiatives by hosting training at your organization or attending one of our scheduled programs. At MRA, we’ve been leading onsite training for over 30 years and have conducted thousands of training sessions. Whether you are looking to train a small group of employees on one topic, or a large group for a series of days, Safety Council of Illinois, a division of MRA, can assist you!

The next scheduled offering for this topic to be announced soon. If you would be interested in hosting this program at your facility, or bring this to your facility as a customized training program, please contact us at scil@safetyillinois.org or by phone at 847/963-9860.

Investing in employee development is smart for your business. Save time and money and speed up key initiatives by hosting training at your organization or attending one of our scheduled programs. At MRA, we’ve been leading onsite training for over 30 years and have conducted thousands of training sessions. Whether you are looking to train a small group of employees on one topic, or a large group for a series of days, Safety Council of Illinois, a division of MRA, can assist you!

In March 1999, a revised OSHA regulation for powered industrial trucks (29 CFR 1910.178) dramatically upgraded training requirements for powered industrial truck operators, requiring that each operator’s performance be evaluated at least once every three years. This highly successful powered industrial truck training program is designed to provide you with all the information you need to instruct and train your employees on safe operation of powered industrial trucks. 

Included in the cost of this program are 6 hours of classroom instruction at MRA’s facility and program information necessary for conducting qualified training classes. Optional video tape available for purchase.

What You Will Learn:

Upon completion of this session, participants will be able to instruct and train employees on safe lift truck operations to include the following:

• Pre-start safety inspections.
• Design considerations.
• Picking up the load.
• Moving the truck.
• Set down the load.
• Pedestrian safety.

Prerequisites:
REQUIREMENT: All participants must be experienced lift truck drivers.

Date/Time/Location: (All listed times are CST)

Fees: Member: $275 (2nd attendee from same company $175); Non-member: $370

CEUs: 0.6 (6 hours)

Palatine, IL
Wednesday, 2/8/2012 8:30am-3:00pm

Thursday, 11/1/2012; 8:30am-3:00pm

Moline, IL - Quad Cities
Friday, 3/2/2012; 8:00am-3:00pm

Friday, 9/21/2012; 8:00am-3:00pm

Special Notations:
The training kit utilized may be purchased the day of the class at MRA’s cost.
All Instruction is completed in the classroom and not on equipment.

Employers can significantly reduce the costs and employee relations issue of Workers' Compensation claims by understanding employee rights and obligations under this law.  Learn from an attorney whose experience in WC can guide you to formulate proven strategies to successfully manage claims.  Interaction with laws such as ADA and FMLA is also addressed.

What You Will Learn:

• Demonstrate knowledge of Workers’ Compensation laws.
• Administer your company’s Workers’ Compensation program in compliance with the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Act.
• Identify action steps and options when faced with fraudulent claims.

Date/Time/Location: (All listed times are CST)

Fees: Member: $165 (2nd attendee from same company $135); Non-member: $225

CEUs: 0.375 (3.75 hours)

HRCI Credits: 3.75 hours

Palatine, IL
Wednesday, 6/6/2012; 8:30am-12:30pm

Wednesday, 11/14/2012; 8:30am-12:30am