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Onsite Educational and Training Solutions for Texas Nonsubscribers
TXANS can travel to your location to provide valuable onsite training and educational programs. TXANS programs are offered with the following audiences in mind. In all instances the program will be customized to meet the specific needs of your business.
Nonsubscriber Business Management
One of the most important factors contributing to a successful nonsubscriber program is the assurance that supervisors and managers have a good understanding of nonsubscription
and the nonsubscriber program. An analysis of hundreds of nonsubscriber cases revealed that,
when nonsubscribers failed it was frequently
because management lacked the necessary
information
to address the unique
aspects of nonsubscriber operations.
Failing to reinvest a percentage of one’s savings as a nonsubscriber savings into nonsubscriber-related training and education can be devastating. Millions of dollars have been wasted on lawsuits and settlements that could have
otherwise been prevented had businesses gained adequate knowledge through education and training.
Supervisor/manager training program include:
- Workers compensation and nonsubscription – Differences and similarities
- The nonsubscriber injury benefit program
- Important laws and regulation apply to Texas nonsubscribers
- ERISA and its application to Texas nonsubscriber programs
- Presenting a Texas nonsubscriber program to employees
- Workplace injuries – What the plan allows
- Workplace injuries – The supervisor/manager’s role
- Workplace safety – Why is it more important for Texas nonsubscribers?
- The history of nonsubscription
- Workers’ compensation options in other states
Because nonsubscriber programs are usually customized to meet the individual needs of a specific employer, TXANS
will work with your company to customize the program to meet your specific needs.
Nonsubscriber Employee Training
Working to ensure that employees have a good understanding of nonsubscription is also one of the most important
aspects of achieving success as a nonsubscriber. Investing in education and training for employees can also save countless dollars down the road.
Communicating important aspects of nonsubscription may not be a simple as it seems because employers can be
liable for even unintentional misrepresentations. TXANS services are helpful and can help to demonstrate the company’s commitment to their nonsubscriber program.
Employee-related topics include:
- Workers’ compensation and nonsubscription – differences and similarities
- Nonsubscriber injury benefit plans – what are they are how do they work?
- Workplace injuries – the employee’s role
- Workplace injuries – What to do when a workplace injury occurs
- Workplace safety – the benefit of increased emphasis on workplace safety
- Workplace safety – the employee’s role
Nonsubscriber Industry Professionals
Industry professionals also want to learn about nonsubscription and the nonsubscriber market to enable them to
adequately support their nonsubscriber clients.
Programs for nonsubscriber industry professionals include:
- Workers’ compensation and nonsubscription – differences and similarities
- The history of nonsubscription
- Workers’ compensation option in other states
- The Texas nonsubscriber injury benefit plan
- The unique needs of Texas nonsubscribers
- Services for Texas nonsubscribers
- Identifying Texas nonsubscribers
- Promoting products and services to Texas nonsubscribers
Subscribing Businesses
Businesses that maintain workers’ compensation sometimes explore the nonsubscriber option from time to time. Many company executives strive to maintain an understanding of nonsubscriber programs and facts relating to nonsubscription
in Texas.
Programs for subscribing businesses include:
- Workers compensation and nonsubscription – Differences and similarities
- Workers’ compensation and nonsubscription – advantages and disadvantages
- The nonsubscriber injury benefit program – funding and plan options
- Important laws and regulation apply to Texas nonsubscribers
- ERISA and its application to Texas nonsubscriber programs
- Workplace safety – Why is it more important for Texas nonsubscribers?
- The history of nonsubscription
- Workers’ compensation options in other states
- Cost estimates – evaluating the nonsubscriber option correctly
- Nonsubscriber facts and figures
Nonsubscription only works in certain situations and as such not all businesses are good candidates for adopting a nonsubscriber injury benefit program. On the other hand a considerable amount of misinformation exists about nonsubscription and after looking at the relevant facts many businesses can successfully provide quality benefits while reducing injury related costs. TXANS strives to presentation balanced, factual information to allow companies to made informative decisions regarding nonsubscription and nonsubscriber injury benefit programs.
OSHA General Industry Training Program
TXANS offers the OSHA General Industry Training Program, a 10-hour program, to help Texas nonsubscribers prevent workplace injuries.
The General Industry Training Program provides training in pertinent health and safety topics and is tailored for employees, management and other supervisory personnel at nonsubscribing businesses. The program has become a widely known standard for OSHA orientation training and implies a certain level of safety training.
Program participants will be introduced to OSHA policies and standards as well as general industry safety and health principles via presentations, demonstration, videos and a series of tests to ensure the best possible learning experience. Safety and health information will be delivered and the value of safety instilled. The following topics will be addressed with special emphasis given to the most hazardous areas using OSHA standards as a guide.
- Introduction to OSHA
- Walking and Working Surfaces
- Exit Routes and Emergency Action Plans and Fire Prevention & Protection Plans
- Electrical Safety
- Personal Protective Equipment
- Machine Guarding
- Lockout/Tagout
- Bloodborne Pathogens
- Safety and Health Programs
- Power-Operated Hand Tools
- Ergonomics
TXANS will customize the OSHA General Industry Training Program to address hazards that are specific to your worksite. TXANS staff will visit with your company representatives and customize a program that addresses your needs.
Participants will receive a comprehensive manual with helpful guidance on the regulatory standards addressed in the program. The manual helps to support injury prevention and compliance efforts and contains valuable resources like:
- Sample checklists to support safety and compliance practices
- Sample plans, policies and procedures
- Required forms, notices and posters
TXANS OSHA General Industry Training Program is 10 hours in length. TXANS can tailor the program time and location. Weekend training and on-site training are available however a minimum of 15 students per session are required. TXANS Suppliers may also wish to consider sponsoring a program for their clients. TXANS members receive a 30% discount off program costs.
Participants that complete the program are eligible to receive a card issued by the United States Department of Labor signifying their training in specific core elements of safety and health. OSHA recognizes the completion card as an indication of the importance of safety and health at an organization. TXANS will also present each participant a certificate.
Educational Credits
Many of TXANS programs are certified for continuing education credit by the Texas Department of Insurance and, in
some cases the State Bar of Texas.
For additional information on TXANS OSHA Training Program, please contact TXANS at info@txans.org.
TXANS Hazard Communication Support Service
OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) requires employers to make employees aware of potential hazards and identify chemicals they may be exposed to on the job. HCS covers both physical hazards (i.e. injuries from fires and explosions) and health hazards (i.e. irritation, lung damage, and cancer). Most chemicals used in the workplace are a potential hazard and are therefore covered by the rule. HCS also provides a way for employees to know about protective measures needed to prevent adverse effects from occurring.
Employees should never be allowed to use any the chemical for which an MSDS has not been received since the MSDS provides the necessary information to ensure proper protective measures are implemented prior to exposure.
To assist employers in complying with the HCS, TXANS offers a number of services designed to meet your company’s specific needs.TXANS services include:
Assessment
TXANS can work with employers to review issues specific to their particular worksite to determine the applicability of HSC. TXANS can help you assess whether or not you are subject to HCS or undertake measure to ensure your HCS program meets the necessary standards. TXANS can also help with requirements that do not relate to the employer or employee. For example, information that should be provided by manufacturers, distributors, retailers and others responsible for providing MSDS labels and information.
Training
TXANS provides group and individual training to help your organization gain a better understanding of HSC. Presentations can be customized for specific individuals, job classifications or organizations.
Material Safety Data Sheets
Under the HCS employers are required to maintain a MSDS for any and all hazardous chemicals or materials found in the workplace. TXANS assists with the establishment of a MSDS collection and verification system, reviewing or collecting MSDS for hazardous materials that may not be provided as required. TXANS can also review the updated MSDS on a regular basis to help maintain continued compliance and provide updates as required.
Written Program
HCS requires employers to provide a written plan describing how it will implement HCS. Among other things the plan must list the chemicals present at the site and indicate where written materials will be made available to employees. It should also indicate who is responsible for the various aspects of the program in your facility. The written program must also describe how the requirements for labels and other forms of warning, MSDS and employee information and training will be met.
Employee Training
Employers must train employees and reading the materials or providing written materials to be read is not sufficient. An effective training program will show employees how to acquire and use an MSDS while also providing adequate information regarding the risks of exposure ad ways to protect themselves. A quality training program will also help ensure comprehension and understanding and incorporate all the requirements of the HCS. TXANS can help you prepare an employee training program and will deliver it to your work staff, is desired.
Program Maintenance
An HCS program is not a one time proposition but requires an on-going commitment to compliance through adequate training, updates, workplace surveys and more. TXANS can deliver the tools, information and updated information regarding HCS regulations.
Contact TXANS
For additional information please contact TXANS at info@txans.org or (512) 477-7357.
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