Manufacturers’ Training

In order to maintain South Carolina’s competitiveness, our workplaces must be safe and compliant with the latest federal and state standards, which is why the South Carolina Chamber of Commerce provides 10- and 30-hour OSHA training. Taught by a U.S. OSHA-authorized instructor, the courses are designed to present practical, proven information that can be implemented immediately in the workplace. Participants who complete the training courses will receive an official OSHA 10- or 30-hour course completion card from the U.S. OSHA, which will demonstrate an effort towards voluntary compliance with all applicable OSHA standards and will provide protection during OSHA inspections. View our events page for upcoming training class information or download the OSHA training course brochure.

Forklift Training The South Carolina Chamber of Commerce provides important safety training and knowledge to workers with its forklift training courses. These comprehensive one-day workshops cover general safety, operation, training and guidelines for operating a PIT (Powered Industrial Truck) or forklift, enabling participants to develop training programs for forklift operators. All the training offered in these valuable courses covers mandatory classroom training instruction requirements of the current OSHA forklift standard. View our events page for upcoming training class information or download the forklift training course brochure.

The South Carolina Chamber of Commerce offers the Lean Innovations Series to improve manufacturers’ efficiency. It is presented in partnership with the South Carolina Manufacturing Extension Partnership (SCMEP). Manufacturing workshops include the 5S System, Lean Manufacturing and Lean Office. The 5S System is part of an integrated suite of tools and services developed specifically for small manufacturers.

The 5S System workshop offers an opportunity to experience how to reduce waste in the mounting plate assembly area of a simulated production facility.

The Lean Manufacturing workshop provides a systematic approach to eliminating waste and creating flow throughout the whole company while using a live simulation. Benefits of Lean Manufacturing include reduced cycle time, reduced inventory levels, shorter lead times and increased profits.

The Lean Office workshop focuses on reducing total cycle time between orders being placed and payment receipt. At the end of the workshop, participants will have redesigned a leaner office that improves customer and employee satisfaction while speeding the order-to-cash cycle.

To learn more about the manufacturing workshops contact Alexa Stillwell at 800-799-4601 for more information or view our events page for upcoming classes.