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NKBA University Introduces New Compliance and Safety Courses
HACKETTSTOWN, NJ (August 6, 2015) – The National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA) recently introduced a brand new collection of compliance and safety courses on NKBA University, the association’s virtual Learning & Professional Development arm. These newly introduced courses that fall under the Ethics & Code of Conduct Curriculum and Workplace Health and Safety Curriculum, cover a variety of topics essential to promoting awareness of ethical conduct as well as safety and health standards in corporate environments and construction sites. In addition, newly included courses on workplace harassment are being offered in French and Latin American Spanish versions, catering to a diverse audience in the U.S. and Canada.
The Ethics & Code of Conduct Curriculum offers introductory level courses on Business Ethics, Code of Conduct Awareness, Conflicts of Interest in the Workplace, Financial Integrity, Integrity in the Workplace, and Preventing Fraud and Abuse that are vital components in today’s corporate culture. Detailed information on the curriculum can be found here.
The Workplace Health and Safety Curriculum features introductory level courses including topics such as Back Safety and Injury Prevention, Bloodborne Pathogen Awareness, Construction Safety Orientation, Electrical Safety, Emergency Response in the Workplace, Hand and Power Tool Safety, and Workplace Safety Orientation. These courses are designed to advance health and safety awareness in construction sites, help minimize health risks, and enable efficient response strategies during emergencies. Find more information on the curriculum here.
The workplace harassment courses focus on training employees in the essentials of prohibited conduct which is an important part of reducing liability and maintaining a professional work environment. These sessions are offered for employees in American English, French, as well as Latin American Spanish versions for both American and Canadian learners. Detailed information on the courses can be found below:
Harassment (American English)
- Sexual Harassment Prevention for Employees
- Workplace Harassment Prevention for Employees
- Workplace Harassment Prevention for Managers – Multi-State Edition
Canadian Harassment Compliance
- Preventing Harassment and Violence in the Canadian Workplace
- Prévention du harcèlement et de la violence au travail au Canada
Harassment (Latin American Spanish)
- Prevención de acoso en el lugar de trabajo para gerentes: edición para múltiples estados
- Prevención del acoso en el lugar de trabajo para empleados
- Conocimiento sobre el acoso sexual de los empleados
While these latest NKBA University additions feature two curriculums, all courses are also available for purchase on an individual basis. To view all NKBA University course offerings visit NKBA.org/U.
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About the National Kitchen & Bath Association and the Kitchen & Bath Industry Show
The National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA) is the not-for-profit trade association that owns the KBIS®. With nearly 14,000 member companies representing tens of thousands of members in segments of the kitchen and bath industry, the NKBA has educated and led the kitchen and bath industry since its founding in 1963. The mission of the NKBA is to enhance member success and excellence, promote professionalism and ethical business practices, and provide leadership and direction for the kitchen and bath industry worldwide. For more information, visit NKBA.org or call 1-800-THE-NKBA (843-6522).
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