Montana Safety Services Council

08/27/2026

08/27/2026

Workplace Violence Prevention Training

October 21st, 2026 from 1:00pm - 3:00pm

This workplace violence prevention training equips employees and supervisors with the knowledge and skills to recognize warning signs, understand the four types of workplace violence, de-escalate tense or potentially threatening situations, report concerns, and respond appropriately during emergencies. Interactive scenarios, discussion, and knowledge checks reinforce practical skills and promote a shared commitment to maintaining a safe, respectful, and prepared workplace.

All trainings are open to the public

click the link to register
https://www.mssc.org/services/upcoming-training-schedule/workplace-violence-prevention/

08/24/2026

PIT Instructor Training in October!

October 14th, 2026 from 8:30am to 1:00pm

Get your three-year PIT Instructor Certification, with the ability to teach safe forklift operating practices in your workplace.

Forklift Train-the-Trainer Certification Course provides formal classroom training presented with lecture, video and power point presentations, which focuses on OSHA’s final rule 29CFR1910.178 for forklift operator training.

This training is open to the public

Click the link for more information and register:

https://www.mssc.org/.../upco.../forklift-train-the-trainer/

08/24/2026

CPR/First Aid training in September!!

September 16th, 2026 from 8:30am to 1:00pm
(Classes are limited to 12 people)

This training is open to the public

For more information or to sign up you can visit our website or click this link:

https://www.mssc.org/.../upcoming-training.../first-aid-cpr/

07/10/2026

https://www.weather.gov/safety/heat-illness

During extremely hot and humid weather, your body's ability to cool itself is challenged. When the body heats too rapidly to cool itself properly, or when too much fluid or salt is lost through dehydration or sweating, body temperatures rise and you or someone you care about may experience a heat-related illness. It is important to know the symptoms of extreme heat exposure and the appropriate responses.

Heat Cramps
Heat cramps may be the first sign of heat-related illness, and may lead to heat exhaustion or stroke.
Symptoms: Painful muscle cramps and spasms usually in legs and abdomen. Heavy sweating.
First Aid: Apply firm pressure on cramping muscles or gently massage to relieve spasm. Give sips of water unless the person complains of nausea, then stop giving water.
Seek immediate medical attention if cramps last longer than 1 hour.

Heat Exhaustion
Symptoms: Heavy sweating; weakness or tiredness; cool, pale, clammy skin; fast, weak pulse; muscle cramps; dizziness, nausea or vomiting; headache; fainting.
First Aid: Move person to a cooler environment, preferably a well air-conditioned room. Loosen clothing. Apply cool, wet cloths or have person sit in a cool bath. Offer sips of water.
Seek immediate medical attention if the person vomits, symptoms worsen or last longer than 1 hour

Heat Stroke
Symptoms: Throbbing headache; confusion; slurred speech; nausea; dizziness; body temperature above 103°F; hot, red, dry or damp skin; rapid and strong pulse; fainting; loss of consciousness.
First Aid: Call 911 or get the victim to a hospital immediately. Heat stroke is a severe medical emergency. Delay can be fatal. Move the victim to a cooler, preferably air-conditioned, environment. Reduce body temperature with cool cloths or bath. Use fan if heat index temperatures are below the high 90s. A fan can make you hotter at higher temperatures. Do NOT give fluids.

Using a fan to blow air in someone’s direction may actually make them hotter if heat index temperatures are above the 90s.