objectivesThe Suspicious Mail, Anthrax, and Other Concerns online safety training from OSHA Education School is an intermediate-level course covering the basic information surrounding identifying and handling suspicious mail in the workplace. Participants can expect mail safety training with relevant issues as prescribed by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), U.S. Postal Service, and other related government agencies. Through anthrax safety training, participants can expect to learn how to identify and describe the material, transmission, prevention, and treatment of anthrax exposure.
OSHA Education School’s Suspicious Mail, Anthrax, and Other Concerns online training provides a thorough understanding of how to identify suspicious mail and the necessary procedures one must follow to mitigate risk. Additionally, participants can expect a thorough overview of anthrax and best practices for ensuring overall site safety. Specific course topics include the following:
Introduction to suspicious mail and anthrax
Hazards in the mail
Handling a suspicious package or letter
Anthrax
Transmission of anthrax
Prevention and treatment of anthrax
Specific industry terms covered throughout the course include the following:
FBI
U.S. Postal Service
OSHA
Centers for Disease Control (CDC)
Personal protective equipment (PPE)
descriptionThis training course will discuss basic information on how to identify and handle suspicious mail. In addition, it will discuss recommendations on dealing with these issues as described by the FBI, US Postal Service and other governmental agencies. It will also describe the identification, transmission, prevention and treatment of Anthrax.
You must score at least 70% to pass this OSHA training. You will be given up to THREE opportunities to pass the quizzes and final exam.
Failure to pass quizzes and the final exam will result in being locked out of this online training program, but the learner can repurchase and start back from the beginning.
Upon completing this Suspicious Mail, Anthrax And Other Concerns and the accompanying survey, you will receive an OSHA card from the provider of this OSHA training on behalf of the Department of Labor.
Students who successfully complete the program will receive a completion card issued by the U.S. Department of Labor.
YOU MUST COMPLETE THE SURVEY AT THE END OF THIS TRAINING TO RECEIVE YOUR DOL CARD
outline1. Introduction
Introduction
Resources
Disclaimer
Course Description
Course Objective
2. Hazards in the Mail
What About Hazardous Substances in the Mail?
OSHA Guidelines
OSHA’s Recommendations for General Mail Handling
Factors Triggering Suspicion
3. Handling a Suspect Package or Letter
Recommendations
Isolate and Carefully Look for Indicators
More Guidelines
What If Powder or an Unknown Substance Spills Out?
What If You Become Contaminated?
Supervisor/Response Team
Radiological hazard?
You Suspect a Bomb?
4. Anthrax
What Is Anthrax?
Why Has Anthrax Become a Current Issue?
5. Transmission
How Is Anthrax Transmitted?
What Are Anthrax Symptoms?
Where Is Anthrax Usually Found?
Can People Spread Anthrax?
6. Prevention and Treatment
Prevent Infection?
Who Should Get Vaccinated Against Anthrax?
How Is Anthrax Diagnosed?
Is There a Treatment for Anthrax?
7. Protection from Anthrax in Mail
CDC Interim Recommendations For Workers
Controls
Personal Protective Equipment
Protective Gloves When Handling Mail
PPE Protection Against Inhalation
8. Summary
Summary
Conclusion
OSHA Education School’s Suspicious Mail, Anthrax, and Other Concerns safety course provides participants with a thorough basis of understanding regarding what to do in the event of a suspicious package, letter, or exposure to anthrax. Upon successful completion of this course, participants can expect to:
Understand the need for vigilance regarding marks of package tampering and suspicious mail
Take action in the event of an identified suspicious package to minimize risk and protect oneself and others from serious injury and bodily harm
Describe the identification, transmission, prevention, and treatment of anthrax exposure
