Focus on Safety: "Hearing Conservation"—November 17, 2003, Seattle
This course will provide basic information on noise exposure assessment, noise-induced hearing loss, and hearing loss prevention strategies. Practical techniques for noise measurement and noise control will be covered, as well as hearing conservation program requirements.
Cost: $145 (includes lunch)

Puget Sound OEM Grand Rounds - November 20 and December 8, Seattle
Cost: $45 includes dinner and lecture. A no-host bar will be available. The evening starts with dinner from 6:30-7:00 pm, which is followed by a lecture from 7:00-8:00 pm.
Location: The Faculty Club, University of Washington
Accreditation: Category 1 CME available for physicians
The following topics and speakers are scheduled for this Fall’s Grand Rounds:
*Thursday, November 20
Emerging Occupational and Environmental Diseases
Joel Kaufman, MD, MPH, Director and Associate Professor, Occupational and Environmental Medicine Program, University of Washington
*Monday, December 8
Acute Aspects of Dirty Bombs and Radiological Terrorism for Occupational and Environmental Medicine Practitioners
Thomas G. Martin, MD, MPH, Director, Med Tox Consult Service, Emergency Medicine, University of Washington

OSHA 500: Trainer Course for Construction—December 1-4, Seattle
Students who successfully complete this course will be certified to conduct the 10- and 30-hour voluntary compliance courses in construction safety and health outreach programs and will be able to find the correct OSHA standards in 29 CFR 1926, identify common causes of accidents in hazardous areas of construction, and identify abatement techniques for hazards found in construction. This course has been approved for 4.0 Safety CM points by the American Board of Industrial Hygiene
Fulfills a core requirement for the Safety & Health Specialist Certificate Program.
Cost: $595; $100 discount per person for multiple registrations.
http://depts.washington.edu/ehce/OSHA/course/500.html

Understanding the Human Genome: Ethical Challenges for Public Health Policy – December 2, 2003, Seattle
Advances in the biological sciences are creating new ethical issues for researchers, safety and health professionals, employers and workers. Should workers be excluded from certain jobs based on their genetic susceptibilities? What are the ethical issues of adding genetic tests to newborn screening programs or population-based studies? This course provides a framework for understanding the ethical, legal, and social considerations of advancements in genetic research.
Cost: $175 on or before November 14, 2003; $225 after

Spokane course - OSHA 225: Principles of Ergonomics – December 3-5
An introduction to the application of ergonomic principles to prevent musculoskeletal disorders. This course has been approved for 3.0 IH CM points by the American Board of Industrial Hygiene
Fulfills elective course requirement for Safety & Health Specialist Certificate.
Cost: $525, $100 discount per person for multiple registrations.
http://depts.washington.edu/ehce/OSHA/schedule.html

OSHA 301: Excavation, Trenching & Soil Mechanics—December 8-11, Seattle
Focus on OSHA standards and on the safety aspects of excavation and trenching. Introduction to practical soil mechanics and its relationship to the stability of shored and unshored slopes and walls of excavation. Various types of shoring are covered, and testing methods are demonstrated. Course includes a hands-on, half-day field exercise. This course has been approved for 3.5 Safety CM points by the American Board of Industrial Hygiene.
Fulfills elective course requirement for Safety & Health Specialist Certificate.
Cost: $525, $100 discount per person for multiple registrations.
http://depts.washington.edu/ehce/OSHA/course/301.html

Focus on Safety: "Lock-out Tag-Out and Electrical Safety"—December 15, 2003, Seattle,
8 am -noon
This class will provide a basic review of electrical hazards and the current OSHA and WISHA regulations pertaining to electrical safety on the job. Additionally, GFCI’s and Assured Equipment Grounding Conductor Testing procedures will also be reviewed. The requirements for Lock-out Tag-out Tryout will be summarized and required written procedures will be discussed,
Cost: $75

Diesel Exhaust & Human Health: Current Scientific & Policy Issues -- January 16, 2004, Seattle,
8 am-5:30 pm
Diesel engines drive American industry and transportation, yet have been linked to environmental and health problems. Engineers are seeking ways to reduce pollution from diesel exhaust with improved fuels and engine technology. This course will review the latest information about health effects, exposures and controls, and policy changes affecting diesel exhaust.
Cost: $175 on or before December 31, 2003; $225 after
http://depts.washington.edu/ehce/NWcenter/course/Diesel_Exhaust-04.html

Focus on Safety: Competent Person — January 23, Seattle, 8 am-5 pm
Over twenty-five standards reference competent or qualified persons. In this one-day course you will learn the qualifications, training and responsibilities associated with the standard. You will receive a workbook with the complete course content, skill checklists, and site inspection forms for excavation safety, fall protection and other situations involving competent and qualified persons.
Cost: $145 (includes lunch)