Northampton Community College is providing several health and safety training opportunities this July and August for health care and general industry workers.

As part of OSHA’s Safe & Sound Week, NCC will be offering a free OSHA 7500 – Introduction to Safety & Health Management class on Aug. 8 from 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

The course is open to two representatives per business and addresses the four core elements of an effective safety and health management system and those central issues that are critical to each element’s proper management.

This interactive training session will prepare participants to evaluate, develop, and implement an effective safety and health management system for their company. Registration is required for this free course and includes breakfast, lunch and all materials. For questions, contact Heather Ehritz at hehritz@northampton.edu or 610-332-6596.

NCC is also offering free virtual trainings on Infection Control for General Industry Employers and Employees from July to September. Funded by the Susan Harwood training grant from the Occupational Safety & Health Administration, the free training covers environmental infection risks and hazards, appropriate infection control methods and procedures, and more.

This program, being held over Zoom, is ideal for employees in a managerial or leadership role, including human resources professionals, industrial health and safety professionals, plant managers, and productions managers. To register, visit www.northampton.edu/infectioncontrol. Free training classes can also be delivered on-site. For questions, or to schedule a training class, please email Heather Ehritz at hehritz@northampton.edu.

Those interested in becoming an Emergency Medical Services “EMS” (Emergency Medical Technician-Basic “EMT-B” and Emergency Medical Responder “EMR”) instructor can take advantage of NCC’s EMS Instructor Course being held Aug. 18 – 24 at the Fowler Family Southside Center.

To enroll, visit www.northampton.edu/HealthcareCourses and search for EMS400. Funding may be available to eligible participants through PA CareerLink and to Northampton County Emergency Responders.

Email healthcare@northampton.edu or call 610-332-6585 with questions.