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AWAIR and Employee Right-to-Know
Primary audience
City staff (especially safety committee members and managers)
Course time
45 minutes
This online safety training introduces two key workplace safety standards, AWAIR (A Workplace Accident and Injury Reduction) and ERTK (Employee Right-to-Know), that help city employees stay safe on the job. Whether you work in an office, outdoors, or in public works, this course will give you the tools to recognize hazards, understand your role in workplace safety, and know how to access important safety information.
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Explain what A Workplace Accident and Injury Reduction (AWAIR) program is and how an AWAIR program functions in a city.
- Identify the role all city employees play in creating and sustaining a safe workplace for all.
- Give examples of hazards that could be present in all types of city jobs and identify resources available to follow the hazard reporting process in your city.
- Describe the goal of Employee Right-to-Know and recognize the main components of two types of chemical safety documents.
Subject Matter Expert
Kate Connell, Loss Control Field Manager – League of Minnesota Cities
Features
Videos, interactives, knowledge check, and a downloadable certificate — learn more about MemberLearn.
Cost
$15 per user
Please note: The purchase of a MemberLearn course is non-refundable and non-transferable. Please ensure that you have the correct details for the individual and the course you are selecting at the time of purchase.
Access
When you purchase a course in MemberLearn, you’re able to access it at any time and it will not expire — so you can learn at your own pace and review the material as much as you’d like.
Disclaimer:
This course provides general safety information and does not cover the specific hazards present at your workplace. Each city and work site may involve different risks. To ensure full compliance with OSHA regulations—including AWAIR and ERTK requirements—employees must also complete additional training on the specific hazards related to their job duties and local work environment. Employees are encouraged to work with their supervisors to ensure they receive this additional site-specific training.