The MindForge Course Catalog

MARCOM's course on "Preventing and Managing Fatigue… for CMV Drivers" discusses how you can manage fatigue when you’re on the road... as well as “sleep strategies” that you can use both on the road and at home to make sure you are getting enough good quality sleep.Problem-solving, quick decision-making and good judgement are all skills that CMV drivers need to drive safely. And if you're not getting enough sleep over an extended period of time, you can become "fatigued"… which can degrade these skills and increase the chances of having an accident when you're behind the wheel. But there are things that you can do to help you get the sleep that you need to be awake and alert when you’re on the road.

MARCOM's course on "Fatigue and Its Effects… for CMV Drivers" discusses the factors that contribute to fatigue, the dangers of driving while you're fatigued… and the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration “Hour of Service” regulations that address these issues.Problem-solving, quick decision-making and good judgement are all skills that CMV drivers need to drive safely. But if you're not getting a healthy amount of sleep, it can seriously impair these abilities. In fact, being awake for 24 hours straight can affect your driving as much as if you were legally drunk. And if you don't get enough sleep over an extended period of time, you can become "fatigued"… which can increase the chances of having an accident when you're behind the wheel even more.

Employees have a right to be treated with respect and dignity while they're on the job. But every year, tens of millions of U.S. workers report that they have experienced some type of "harassment" at work. This offensive behavior is bad for people and for business. It's also illegal. And it doesn't have to happen. MARCOM's "Workplace Harassment in Industrial Facilities" products discuss what harassment is, why it is detrimental to everyone, how employees should respond to it and what they can do to prevent it from escalating into violence.

MARCOM's course on "Safety Orientation in Construction Environments" contains information employees need to create and maintain a safe and healthy workplace. When the day begins… there is always lots of work to do… orders to fill, quotas to meet and those ever-present deadlines to hit. But if we rush and aren’t careful we could very well cause an accident, damage valuable property, or even suffer a serious injury. That's where the phrase "Safety First" comes in. It means that working safely is the top priority and we need to learn to take precautions to protect ourselves from hazards and prevent accidents.

To get quality healthcare, people should not have to sacrifice the privacy or security of their personal health information. The set of regulations known as "HIPAA" ensures that patient data remains private, but the laws can seem complex and the penalties for non-compliance can be costly. 

New "HIPAA Rules and Compliance" training products from MARCOM define HIPAA terms, explain the regulations and discuss what business entities and employees in healthcare-related fields need to do to comply with them.

Traffic accidents are the #1 cause of workplace fatalities across all industries in the US. This Driving Safety and Defensive Driving Training focuses on helping employees understand their top risks and take actionable steps to reduce them. This video training demonstrates defensive driving best practices using real-world examples. Lastly, this training incorporates lessons from top habit researchers to help implement driving habits in the long term. To increase learner retention, this course is broken up into 14 short video segments. Each segment is followed by a brief quiz on the key learning objectives. This course can be taken all at once or in smaller sections that fit into your employee’s schedule.

Whether you find yourself hanging siding on a construction site, changing light bulbs in a warehouse or performing outdoor utility work, aerial lifts can help you reach areas that would otherwise be almost impossible to get to. But before you work with an aerial lift, you need to know what types of lifts you will encounter and the hazards that are associated with each one.

MARCOM’s course on "Aerial Lifts in Industrial and Construction Environments: Types of Lifts and Their Hazards" is the first of a of a two-part series that has been designed to meet OSHA's training requirements in their "Mobile Elevated Work Platforms" (MEWPs) standard. The course discusses different types of aerial lifts, the hazards that you can encounter when you're using an aerial lift and the safety standards that you must follow when you're working with or near an aerial lift.

Before you begin work with an aerial lift, you need to know how to inspect it properly, set it up and operate it safely. This doesn't just help to keep you safe…it can make sure everyone on the ground stays safe as well. Falling objects, equipment "tipovers" and even electrocution hazards can make working near an aerial lift risky. Knowing how to operate a lift safely, and being aware of these hazards could save you and your co-workers from serious harm.

MARCOM’s course on "Aerial Lifts in Industrial and Construction Environments: Working With And Around a Lift" is the second of a two-part series that has been designed to meet OSHA's training requirements in their "Mobile Elevated Work Platforms" (MEWPs) standard. The course discusses how to inspect an aerial lift, how to prepare to use a lift, how to operate an aerial lift and how to work on the ground near a lift safely.

Getting to high places can be difficult in many work environments. Sometimes a ladder is all you need. But in some situations, you will have to use other equipment to do jobs that require you to be elevated while you work. Whether you're on a construction site, inside a warehouse or performing a maintenance job "up high", scissor lifts can help you to reach high places when a ladder just isn’t enough.

MARCOM’s course on "Scissor Lifts in Industrial and Construction Environments" has been designed to meet OSHA's training requirements in their "Mobile Elevated Work Platforms" (MEWPs) standard. It discusses the hazards associated with scissor lifts, the types of inspections that should be made before using a lift, the proper way to set up and operate a scissor lift and how to work safely on the ground near a lift.

This course is designed to provide four tips for pregnancy safety at work which are essential guidance for pregnant women to ensure their safety and well-being in the workplace. Throughout the course, you will learn about various aspects of maintaining a safe working environment during pregnancy, addressing concerns related to physical, mental, and chemical hazards.

The Pregnancy Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) is a civil rights law that provides protections and reasonable accommodations for pregnant and postpartum workers. In this course, we will explore the key provisions of the PWFA, which is set to go into effect on June 27, 2023. Important areas in the act will be explored, such as preventing discrimination and ensuring that pregnant women can continue their jobs without being forced off or facing retaliation.

Great leadership skills are essential to a well-operating jobsite. The Leadership Essentials I course will introduce you to ideas and concepts around how to effectively interact with a team of individuals and guide them to success. You will learn how to identify your own thoughts and impulses, mitigate negative emotions, and engage with others in a way that produces positive results for all.

Human trafficking is a serious crime. Every day, women, men, girls, and boys are forced into commercial sex trafficking, forced labor situations, and domestic servitude across the globe. Unless you're specifically watching for it, it's likely you'll never see it. According to many human rights groups, the number of human trafficking incidents is rising at an alarming rate.Interestingly, the majority of trafficking-related cases are reported to law enforcement by members of the public. Truckers tend to frequent the most common places where many of these exchanges happen, including motels, restaurants, truck stops, rest areas, and gas stations. That puts them in a position to help disrupt established trafficking networks and enable law enforcement to rescue victims before it's too late.Human Trafficking Awareness for Drivers is designed to help drivers identify different types of human trafficking and those most at risk of becoming victims. It also provides drivers with various ways (phone numbers, text, website) to notify authorities.

In this Respiratory Protection training, learners are guided through different types of respiratory hazards, respirator types, cartridges and filters using engaging video and animations. This course uses real-life examples to prepare employees for what to expect for respirator exams and fit testing along with voluntary respirator use. Lastly, we show employees how to properly don, doff, seal check, adjust and care for their respirators so they can prevent exposure to hazardous substances. To increase learner retention, this course is broken up into 8, short video segments. Each segment is followed by a brief quiz on the key learning objectives. This course was designed to align with OSHA 1910.134 and 1926.103 for construction and general industry.

Falls from heights and falls on the same level are among the leading causes of serious work-related injuries and deaths.  In 2017, OSHA issued a final rule on walking-working surfaces and personal fall protection systems to better protect workers from these hazards and ensure training is provided. In this Walking-Working Surface Training, we cover the major hazards that employees need to be able to identify and provide information on how to keep the workplace safe.The training is broken up into 9, short video segments. Each segment is followed by several key learning objective quiz questions. This helps to increase learner retention of the course material. This course was designed to be in alignment with OSHA 1910 Subpart D and I.

OSHA identifies struck-by hazards as one of the construction fatal four. This course will help you identify the most common struck-by hazards and provide solutions to effectively reduce risk. To increase learner retention, this course is broken up into 4, short video segments. Each segment is followed by a brief quiz on the key learning objectives.

Work on or near scaffolding comes with its own unique set of risks. In this Scaffolding Safety Awareness Training, we go over the basics that employees need to know to identify hazards and reduce the risk of accident or injury. This course focuses on understanding scaffolding basics, roles and responsibilities, and hazard identification for scaffold users.The training is broken up into 5, short video segments. Each segment is followed by several key learning objective quiz questions. This helps to increase learner retention of the course material. This course was designed to be in alignment with OSHA 1926.451 for construction.

Did you know that the majority of fatal ladder falls were from 10 feet or less? In this portable ladder safety training video, we go through the basics of ladder safety that learners need to know to ensure proper ladder selection, set up, use, storage, and maintenance by using engaging video lessons and real-life examples. The training is broken up into 7, short video segments. Each segment is followed by several key learning objective quiz questions to improve learner retention. This course was designed to prepare learners for safe use of portable ladders.

Personal protective equipment (PPE) can make all the difference in preventing in injuries but only if it's chosen, used, and maintained correctly. In this PPE Training, we cover the use and limitation of PPE and include specifics on the most common types; safety toe shoes, hard hats, gloves, hearing protection, safety glasses, and high-vis clothing. This training is rich with fun demonstrations and facts that illustrate that using PPE can prevent injuries and promote safety.The training is broken up into 8, short video segments. Each segment is followed by several key learning objective quiz questions. This course was designed to align with OSHA regulations for both construction and general industry.

Improperly guarded machines result in roughly 18,000 injures each year. In this Machine Guarding Safety Training, we go through what you need to know to understand how machine guards work and utilize them effectively. We start with the basic types of machine hazards, types of guards, safeguarding devices, and how to work safely around machines using procedures like alternative entry and lockout tagout. This course makes machine guarding relatable by being filmed in working factory and also makes the topic simple by breaking it down into simple segments.The training is broken up into 5, short video segments. Each segment is followed by several key learning objective quiz questions. This helps to increase learner retention of the course material. This course was designed to be in alignment with OSHA 1910.212 for general industry.

Understanding the components of an effective lockout tagout system and controlling hazardous energy is critical to workplace safety. In this Lockout Tagout Safety Training, we educate learners from start to finish on what lockout tagout is, how it's used in complex systems using a simple animation, how it's used in electrical energy isolation using a real-life example, and how it's used on mobile equipment using a forklift repair. This training will educate learners in various types of energy sources, how to ensure hazardous energy is controlled using test start and lockout tagout procedures. Lasly, this course covers specific scenarios like group lockout and emergency lock removal. The training is broken up into 10, short video segments. Each segment is followed by several key learning objective quiz questions. This course was designed to align with OSHA 1910.147 for General Industry and 1926.417 for Construction.

Hazard identification and risk assessments may initially sound complex, but the good news is, most of us already do them in our heads for certain tasks! In this video training, we provide fun examples, animations, and bring the hazard assessment process to life so it can be simply implemented in the workplace. The training is broken up into 6, short video segments. Each segment is followed by several key learning objective quiz questions. This helps to increase learner retention of the course material. This course was designed to be broadly applicable for any employees who need to conduct hazard assessments as part of their work.

The Hazard Communication Program is a critical component to employee safety and health, but it only works as well as it’s understood. This video course focuses on making the basics of both the Hazard Communication Standard and the Globally Harmonized System relatable and relevant through entertaining segments. Each video explains different aspects of preventing hazardous substance exposures in a way that provides usable, actionable information that empowers employees. The training is broken up into 7, short video segments. Each segment is followed by several key learning objective quiz questions. This course was designed to align with OSHA 1910.146 and 1926.1203 for construction and general industry requirements.

Statistics suggest 70% of forklift accidents are preventable by using safe driving and pedestrian practices. In this Forklift Safety Awareness course, we use real-life video, 3d animation, and real-life injury and fatality examples to bring forklift safety to life. Starting with the basics, this course explains the types and basic components of forklifts, how to identify hazards, preventing tip-overs, performing inspections, safe operation basics, and real stories of pedestrian-forklift fatalities. At the end of this course, learners will understand the basics of forklift safety, be able to identify hazards, and take steps to reduce their risk. This course is broken up into 8, short video segments. Each segment is followed by a brief quiz on the key learning objectives. This course was designed to align with OSHA's Powered Industrial Truck requirements 29 CFR 1910.178. This course does not certify learners to operate forklifts.

In this Fire Safety in the Workplace course, employees learn to prevent, prepare, and respond to fires effectively. This video course includes the basics of fire safety, the fire triangle, flammable gas hazards, essential workplace fire prevention steps, demonstration of the use of fire extinguishers, and how to evacuate in the event of a fire. This course is broken up into 9, short video segments. Each segment is followed by a brief quiz on the key learning objectives. This course was designed to align with OSHA 29 CFR 1926 Subpart F and OSHA 29 CFR 1910 Subpart L for construction and general industry.

In this Fall Protection course, we use videos to demonstrate the proper use, wearing, use, and maintenance of fall protection. Learners will get an in-depth view of how to stay safe when working at heights by identifying hazards, using equipment, understanding the roles and responsibilities and more! To increase learner retention, this course is broken up into 11, short video segments. Each segment is followed by a brief quiz on the key learning objectives. This course was designed to align with OSHA 1926.501 and 1910.28 for both construction and general industry requirements.

Excavation and trenching work has a fatality rate that is 112% that of general construction. In this Excavation and Trenching Safety course, we go in depth on what employees need to know from the differences between excavations and trenches, the competent and qualified person onsite, soil types, hazard assessments, reducing risk, and an animation on the warning signs of trench collapse. The video training finishes with a basic course on what to do if a trench collapse occurs and how to get help quickly without endangering yourself or others. The training is broken up into 8, short video segments. Each segment is followed by several key learning objective quiz questions. This helps to increase learner retention of the course material. This course was designed to align with OSHA 1926.651 for construction.

Poor ergonomic conditions contribute to more workplace injuries than any other hazard. In this Ergonomics in the Workplace course, we use videos and real-life examples to help employees recognize the risk factors for an injury and take preventative steps, and empower them to keep their body healthy both on and off the clock. At the end of this course, learners will have the knowledge they need to significantly reduce their risk of injury. The course is broken up into 4, short video segments. Each segment is followed by a brief quiz on the key learning objectives and can be taken all at one at a time as their schedule allows.

In this Emergency Action Planning training, we use humor, real-life examples, and video to illustrate what can go wrong in an emergency and how to make fast decisions for the best outcomes. This training focuses on planning, roles and responsibilities, responding to emergencies; and evacuating. At the end of this course, learners will understand how to quickly and safely respond to a workplace emergency. To increase learner retention, this course is broken up into 8, short video segments. Each segment is followed by a brief quiz on the key learning objectives. This course was designed to align with OSHA requirements for both construction and general industry.

Electrocutions are still in the top 10 causes of workplace deaths in the US. In this Electrical Safety Awareness course, we focus on teaching non-electricians the basics of electrical hazards using easy-to-understand videos and 3d animations. We explore how electricity works, how to safely work around electricity, a live simulation, and practical instruction for dealing with emergencies involving electricity. At the end of this course, learners will be able to identify electrical hazards and take steps to reduce risk. To increase learner retention, this course is broken up into 9, short video segments. Each segment is followed by a brief quiz on the key learning objectives. This approach leads to better learning outcomes and improved safety performance.

In this Confined Space Safety course, we use videos to demonstrate confined space hazards, the difference between confined spaces and permit-required confined spaces, and how to safely conduct work in both. The video lessons are structured around a permit-required confined space entry. This includes the procedures for safe entry as well as the entrant, attendant and supervisor’s role in getting the job done safely. To increase learner retention, the course broken up into 11, short video segments. Each segment is followed by a brief quiz on the key learning objectives. This course was designed to align with OSHA 1910.146 and 1926.1203 for both construction and general industry requirements.

OSHA identifies caught-in and between hazards as one of the OSHA Focus Four Fatalities. This course will help you identify the top four most common caught-in and between hazards with real-life examples and demonstrations and provide solutions to effectively reduce risk. To increase learner retention, this course is broken up into 4, short video segments. Each segment is followed by a brief quiz on the key learning objectives.

In this Bloodborne Pathogen Exposure Prevention course, we use videos to demonstrate how exposures can occur in non-medical settings, how to safely conduct first aid, clean-up, and use universal precautions. This course also includes what employees need to know about exposure control plans, what to do in the event of an exposure, and what you need to know about the hepatitis b vaccine. To increase learner retention, this course is broken up into 7, short video segments. Each segment is followed by a brief quiz on the key learning objectives. This course was designed to align with OSHA 1910.1030.

Many construction companies in the U.S. are transitioning to wearing safety helmets on job sites. The Hard Hats vs Safety Helmets course provides context for why this trend is happening. It focuses on the essentials of understanding why head protection is required on work sites, and how safety helmets offer more protection than traditional hard hats.

Did you know about 22% of vehicle accidents are weather-related? In this quick video lesson, we look at how we can better adjust our driving safety to account for the weather and road conditions from snow to rain and clear days. We also discuss why the speed limit is often not the best way to determine a safe driving speed.

Workplace heat illnesses are on the rise year after year. In this quick video lesson, we provide practical tips to prevent heat illnesses, recognize signs and symptoms, and take quick action to ensure heat illnesses do not become a medical emergency.

Every year, cold weather re-introduces us to a new host of hazards from slips, trips, and falls to carbon monoxide poisoning and frost bite. In this quick video course, we cover the top 10 tips to help keep you safe this winter.

Dockboards connecting warehouses to trailers include some unique hazards. In this quick video toolbox talk lesson, we provide a brief refresher on the basics of dockboard safety.

Looking for a quick refresher on stairway safety? In this video toolbox talk, we cover the basics employees need to know about stairs and railings, why stairs can be hazardous, and how to safely use stairways.

There are countless configurations of floor and wall openings that have the potential to lead to falls from heights. In this quick video lesson, we cover the major platforms, floor holes, skylights and more and what you need to know to keep yourself safe from falls when working around hazardous areas.

You may have a good understanding of struck-by hazards, but how do you protect against them? In this quick, fun, video lesson, we go through four of the major ways you protect yourself from struck-by hazards, giving examples of each.

There are endless potential struck-by hazards on the jobsite, but most tend to fall into four simple categories; flying objects, falling objects, rolling objects, and swinging objects. Once you know the basics, it's easier to identify struck-by hazards and take steps to reduce your risk. In this quick video training, we go through each with examples to help employees prevent struck-by incidents.

Anyone working on scaffolding needs to be able to identify hazards, prevent conditions from becoming hazardous, and know what to do when an issue emerges. In this quick video lesson, we cover the basics on how to identify hazards on scaffolds, how to correct them, and if you can't correct them, report them.

Can your employees identify common scaffold hazards? In this video lesson, we cover the four, major categories; falls from heights, falling objects, electrical hazards, and scaffold collapses. The focus is on identifying hazards so that they can be corrected or the risk can be reduced before resulting in accidents or injuries.

OSHA has divided scaffold work into several different and distinct roles and responsibilities. In this video, we talk about main 5 roles that employees need to know and understand; the competent person, qualified person, scaffold designers, erectors & dismantlers, and lastly, scaffold users. It's important to know what each role is responsible for so you can fulfill your own role and coordinate with others effectively.

In this video lesson we cover the basics needed to introduce employees to scaffold safety including scaffold types, components, and the most common contributors to accidents and injuries.

Looking for a fun, fresh take on respirators? In this short video lesson, we cover the weird history of the respirator from ancient times to plagues and even modern day.

Respirators are only as effective as the users. In this quick video lesson, we cover respirator donning, doffing, seal-checking and adjusting with demonstrations of each to help learners ensure they are getting the most out of their respiratory protection.

Understanding the purpose of respirator exams and fit testing can help employees be a collaborative part of the process. In this quick video lesson, we cover why respirator exams and fit testing are conducted along with a demonstration of a qualitative respirator fit test so employees know what to expect.

To properly use a cartridge or filter respirator, you have to have an appreciation for what the cartridge does and why it's different from others. In this quick video lesson, we discuss the different types of catridges and filters, explaining the basics like what the 95 in N95 means and how correct use of cartidges and filters can prevent exposures.

Understanding the basics of how respirators work and the different types that are available help learners understand why one respirator isn't interchangeable with another. In this short video lesson, we use 3d animation to show how respirators work, why some are more protective than anothers, and what OSHA's assigned protection factor means for them.