All funeral home employees, trade people and other independent contractors working in or aroundthe preparation room or directly with bodies or the effects of the deceased must have this training. Owners are considered employees and must complete annual training if their firm is incorporated.
If you have questions on who needs to receive annual training, please call the NFDA OSHA support line at 1-800-633-2674.
PRESENTER: Stephen R. Kemp, CFSP
He is co-owner and director of Haley Funeral Directors in Southfield, Michigan. Stephen is Past-President of the Michigan Funeral Directors Association and serves as the association OSHA trainer and reference person. He has recently formed The Kemp Group, a consulting group specializing in funeral home compliance operational issues and growth in emerging markets.
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requires annual training for all “at risk”
or “potentially at risk” funeral home employees (secretaries & attendants), managers, and owners.
To assist our members, WFDA will be offering OSHA Mandatory Staff Training in five locations throughout the state during the first week of November.
This in-depth three hour program is designed to adequately cover the required standards:
· Bloodborne Pathogens
· Formaldehyde Exposure
· Hazard Communication
· General Workplace Safety
Attendees will be provided with an up-to-date program containing a general overview - including each standard along with facts and explanations, sample programs, specific instructions on the use of personal protective equipment and general work practice controls.
CONTINUING EDUCATION
This program has been approved for 3 hours in Category 4.
CERTIFICATION
All participants will receive a personalized certificate of training following completion of the program. The certificate should be placed in the appropriate employee personnel file and should be kept in the event of a compliance inspection. This will ensure compliance should an OSHA inspector pay a visit to your funeral home.
