FREE WEBINAR
COVID-19 and Responding to Pandemics
Special Topic: The effectiveness of cloth face masks, surgical masks, and N95 respirators (A review of the science)
University of Houston Clear Lake (UHCL) and the Gulf Coast Safety Institute (GCSI) are providing FREE COVID-19 and Responding to Pandemics workshops and webinars for small-businesses in the Houston region. The trainings and materials were produced under grant number SH-99029-SH0 from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, U.S. Department of Labor. It does not necessarily reflect the views or policies of the U.S. Department of Labor, nor does mention of trade names, commercial products, or organizations imply endorsement by the U.S. Government.
Materials developed by occupational health and safety professionals.
· Dr. Magdy Akladios, PhD, PE, CSP, CPE, CSHM
· Dr. Robert Phalen, PhD, CIH, FAIHA
· Daysha O'Pry, CIH, CSP
Learning Objectives for Worker Training
1. Understand basics of pandemics, COVID-19 and its transmission
2. Understand the five key areas of reducing COVID-19 spread
a. Anticipation: Know about the pandemic and be prepared
b. Recognition: Recognize hazardous situations
c. Evaluation: Know your OSHA risk level
d. Control: Effective controls to protect yourself and others
e. Management: Report illness and monitor success of controls
Benefits of Attending
1. Receive guidance on reducing the spread of COVID-19 in the workplace2. Receive a certificate of attendance
Date and time:
Friday, May 21, 2021
9:30 to 11:30 a.m. (Central Time)
A certificate of completion will be provided to those who complete the following:
1.Pre-test (sent via e-mail)
2.Attend the 2-hour webinar
3.Post-test and survey (via e-mail)
