Workforce Safety and COVID-19
Description
This instructor-led, online course provides individuals the basic safety knowledge of the hazards, preventative measures and responsibilities associated with COVID-19 and the workplace. This content has been compiled with the use of information and guidelines set forth by the CDC (Center for Disease Control and Prevention), OSHA (Occupational Health and Safety Administrations, EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) and other corresponding standards and resources. There is no question that a safe work environment is a productive one. No matter the business type or size, this course will assist all employees to not only better protect themselves, but also those around them such as family members, colleagues, and customers.
Training Information
Topics covered
- Understanding the coronavirus identified as COVID-19
- COVID-19 health implications
- Roles of the employer and employee
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- Safe work practices
Jesus "Jesse" Cano joined the Texas Manufacturing Assistance Center (TMAC) at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley in 2017. As a Valley native, he strives to use his experience to assist local manufacturing and service companies in pursuit of continuous improvement by means of consulting, coaching and training in the latest principles and technologies. His goal, is to aid these companies to become more efficient, reduce waste and increase productivity to ultimately create a stronger industry in the Rio Grande Valley.
Jesse is an engineer with over 10 years of experience in Manufacturing and Design from the Oil & Gas, Power Generation and Aerospace fields. He has held roles of Design Engineer, Lead Manufacturing Engineer and Lead Repair Technology Engineer for GE Aviation, GE Power, Superior Energy Services, and Baker Hughes.
Through his career, he's lead various continuous improvement, productivity, quality and NPI (New Product Introduction) projects and has experience in improving existing and designing new layouts using lean concepts to create optimal cellular flows. He's also guided the implementation of CMM (Coordinate Measuring Machine) arms and Blue Light Technology into inspection processes to eliminate hard fixtures and improve inspection data and reports.
Jesse holds a Bachelor's of Science in Mechanical Engineering out of the University of Texas Pan American and has certifications and training in Lean, Six Sigma, Quality, Project Management, Leadership and Coaching.
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