Killer Bees, Wasps, and Spiders is a 15-minute online course that trains outdoor and field workers to identify, avoid, and respond to stinging insect and venomous spider encounters in the workplace. It is designed for employees who work outdoors or in environments where these biological hazards are present, and includes a downloadable certificate of completion.
Insect stings and spider bites are a significant occupational hazard for outdoor workers across construction, landscaping, agriculture, utilities, and public works. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, contact with insects, spiders, and other arthropods results in thousands of workplace injuries requiring medical treatment each year, and hornet, wasp, and bee stings are among the leading causes of fatal anaphylaxis in the United States. The CDC reports that an average of 62 deaths per year are caused by stings from hornets, wasps, and bees. OSHA's General Duty Clause requires employers to protect workers from recognized biological hazards, including stinging insects in outdoor work environments. Workers who are allergic to insect venom face life-threatening risk from a single sting if epinephrine is not available on-site.
This course prepares your outdoor and field employees to recognize stinging insect and venomous spider hazards, take preventive measures to avoid encounters, and respond appropriately when stings or bites occur. Your team will learn identification of Africanized honey bees, common wasp species, and dangerous spiders (brown recluse and black widow); preventive work practices including nest awareness, clothing choices, and scent avoidance; and emergency response procedures including anaphylaxis recognition and epinephrine auto-injector use. The training ensures your crews know what to do before, during, and after an encounter with these common biological hazards.
While no specific OSHA standard addresses stinging insects or spiders, OSHA's General Duty Clause (Section 5(a)(1)) requires employers to provide workplaces free from recognized hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm. For outdoor employers, stinging insects and venomous spiders qualify as recognized biological hazards, particularly in geographic areas where Africanized honey bees, brown recluse spiders, or black widow spiders are established. The CDC reports an average of 62 deaths per year from hornet, wasp, and bee stings in the United States, with allergic anaphylaxis being the primary mechanism. OSHA also requires employers to establish emergency action plans (29 CFR 1910.38) and ensure access to first aid (29 CFR 1910.151), both of which are directly relevant when employees work in areas with insect and arachnid hazards. Employers who fail to train outdoor workers on these hazards or to maintain emergency response capability risk General Duty Clause citations carrying penalties up to $16,550 for serious violations.
| Team Size | Price per Person |
|---|---|
| 1 - 9 | $29.95 |
| 10 - 24 | $23.95 |
| 25 - 49 | $21.55 |
| 50 - 99 | $17.50 |
Certificate of completion included. Downloadable upon passing the final assessment.