As part of their daily work, property management maintenance staff perform tasks which can put them at risk of exposure to viruses transmitted through contact with infected blood and other bodily fluids. You will learn about the most commonly encountered viruses, symptoms of infection, and steps you can take to prevent and protect yourself from exposure.

Property management maintenance personnel often work outdoors in cold weather for extended periods of time and can be at risk of cold stress. Cold stress occurs when a person's skin temperature and eventually their body's internal temperature decreases to dangerous levels. Cold stress can lead to serious health problems and may cause tissue damage, and possibly death.

This course covers areas considered confined spaces and permit-required confined spaces. For apartment maintenance personnel, these spaces are usually large enough for workers to enter and perform specific jobs. Additionally, a confined space also has limited space and limited or restricted means for entry or exit, which alone makes them potentially hazardous work areas.

Apartment maintenance personnel work with and around electrical hazards with the potential of electrical shock daily. An electric shock happens when you have contact with an electric current and the current passes through your body. It can cause serious injury or death.

In 2017 there were 95,000 fires in apartments, which caused an estimated 340 deaths. These are scary numbers, but the fact is that many fires are preventable.This course covers the basics of fire prevention, and what can be done to keep your community safe from fire.

OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard assures employees and residents know and understand the hazards and identities of the chemicals they are exposed to in the community. The standard also provides employees with information to know what protective measures are available to prevent work-related illnesses and injuries caused by chemicals.

As apartment maintenance personnel you may have to repair or replace equipment that use hazardous energy sources. You can't always hear or see energy sources. The dangerous power can stay invisible and silent until it's too late. Following best practices and safety guidelines while working with hazardous energy can help protect you and your coworkers.

Apartment maintenance supervisors have a significant amount of responsibility for their on-site team members and the company. As leaders, they are required to know what is in the best interests of the company while keeping their teams safe, motivated, and productive. Supervisors must lead by example. A culture of safety increases productivity, and decreases operating costs of the entire department and therefore the property runs better.

Maintenance personnel working in apartment communities are exposed to sharp edges, falling objects, flying sparks, chemicals, noise, and numerous other potentially dangerous situations. When engineering and administrative controls do not provide enough protection, employers must provide and ensure the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) to their employees.

Workplace safety is everyone's business. If you get sick or hurt on the job, everyone pays the price. When we work together to create a safer place to work, we're all more productive and satisfied with our jobs. This course is designed to help you understand your role in workplace safety and what you can do to safeguard your own well-being on the job.