Sidewalk Safety Training Courses
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Train your sidewalk teams before winter with SIMA’s new safety training program. Each module is self-guided. Completion times are estimates since team members complete each module at their own pace. Group discounts are available. Email memberservices@sima.org.
$49 per person (SIMA member) | $99 per person (Non-member)
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(30-45 minutes)
This module includes information on the proper PPE that should be worn; stretching and nutrition habits; cold stress factors; safe winter walking; and identifying high-risk areas.
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(20-30 minutes)This module includes information on reviewing sites, site maps and understanding priority areas, safety risks, and potential high-traffic/high risk areas.
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(30-45 minutes)This module includes information on choosing the correct shovel for the conditions; safe and effective shoveling and snow blowing techniques; basic equipment safety-related operations; and the safety risks associated with deicing and anti-icing sidewalks, including personal and site patron safety.
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(20-30 minutes)This module includes information on identifying common yard risks, including awareness of moving vehicles and equipment; safe loading and unloading material and equipment; walking in the yard; utilizing proper PPE; and working safely when visibility is reduced.
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(20-30 minutes)This module includes information on properly identifying chemicals; wearing proper PPE; reading Safety Data Sheets (SDS); storing and transportation methods; and application best practices.
