Manufacturing   

The goal of this course is to provide safety professionals with the background needed to successfully write safety policies, programs and procedures for their company.

After completion of the course, students will be able to:

• Identify key goals and concepts of technical writing;
• State the importance of technical writing skills for health and safety professionals;
• Explain the difference between policies, programs, procedures, and other health and safety (H&S) documents;
• Outline and develop content for H&S manuals, policies, programs, and procedures;
• Distinguish active voice from passive voice;
• Identify three (3) ways to make documents clearer and more concise;
• Use commas, parentheses, colons, em-dashes, and semicolons correctly;
• Identify words and phrases to avoid in technical writing;
• Edit a document for technical writing principles; and
• Name three (3) common pitfalls of technical writing.

This Supervisor Management course provides hands-on experiences that introduce first time supervisors to the competencies necessary to do their job. This course delves into the core principles of Lean Manufacturing, focusing on planning strategies and operational improvement techniques. Lean methodologies have become integral to the manufacturing industry, emphasizing efficiency, waste reduction, and continuous improvement. Participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of Lean principles and practical tools to optimize manufacturing processes. Target Audience: Individuals moving into or new to the supervisor role.

This Supervisor Management course provides hands-on experiences that introduce first time supervisors to the competencies necessary to do their job. This course guides and challenges new supervisors to become more confident in manufacturing workforce management, including HR and legal perspectives. Supervisors will leave this course with tools, resources and action plans that can improve their skills and prepare them for the workforce as front line supervisors. Target Audience: Individuals moving into or new to the supervisor role.