Maine OSHA Training
In Maine, having an official OSHA card from the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) benefits workers in any industry, from the medical field to theme parks, manual labor and construction. Maine businesses fall under OSHA jurisdiction and must follow federal guidelines for workplace safety. Even if it's not required for your current employment, earning an OSHA card is a low-cost way to improve your resume for future job opportunities.
Maine Labor Laws
The Maine Department of Labor SafetyWorks! Division provides businesses with free consultations and training services to help employers recognize and control potential safety and health hazards. The consultations are confidential, so no information is used in assessing penalties. This service helps businesses thrive because you can save $4 to $6 for every dollar you invest in workplace safety.
You can find OSHA forms for reporting work-related injuries and illnesses, workplace safety check lists and workplace safety model practices on the Maine Department of Labor website. State-specific labor statutes can be accessed there as well. The Maine Department of Labor Research and Statistics Unit collects and analyzes data on work-related injuries, illnesses and fatalities in Maine. The Unit also provides confidential customized company profiles on work-related incidents.
Maine Top OSHA Violations
Maine's leading cause of workplace fatalities has recently been related to transportation and material moving. Though there can be many causes for this type of tragedy, backover, which occurs when a reversing vehicle hits a worker behind it, is common yet easily preventable. Nationwide, more than 70 workers were killed in this manner in 2011.
The most cited standard, which also receives the highest penalties, is for fall prevention in construction. Falls commonly cause serious work-related injuries and deaths, and OSHA has many guidelines to help prevent them.
Further Reading and Resources
- Visit SafetyWorks! for more information
- For more information on backovers and how to prevent them, visit OSHA's website
- For more details on illnesses and injuries related to the workplace, visit the online reports the Maine Department of Labor has available.
OSHA Courses
Online OSHA courses provide fast and efficient training for workers. While classroom courses are offered throughout the state, online OSHA Outreach training guarantees high-quality, interactive education for every student, with downloadable lesson reviews, course trainer access and customer support.
These courses can be completed on your time, stopped and resumed as often as you want. Choose from the courses below to learn more about OSHA training available for your area.
Maine Courses Online
- OSHA 10-Hour Construction Training
- OSHA 10-Hour General Industry Training
- OSHA 30-Hour Construction Training
- OSHA 30-Hour General Industry Training
- OSHA 1926 Standards Training
- OSHA 1910 Standards Training
What You Get
- Instantly Downloadable Certificate
- Official OSHA Card
- Email Access to OSHA-Authorized Course Trainer
OSHA Guidelines
OSHA's purpose is to provide safe conditions for workers. OSHA sets very broad and general regulations that most businesses must followed, as well as more detailed standards for specific industries, from construction to cosmetology and beyond.
Receiving OSHA training has benefits beyond meeting requirements and keeping employees safe. It leads to healthier employees with more ease of mind, which increases productivity. Boosting morale, it reduces turnover and the time and resources spent on recruiting and training replacements. It reduces productive workers' time away from the job due to injury and illness. This is all in addition to helping protect you from OSHA's retribution, as it can levy heavy fines for not following the standards presented in our OSHA courses.