Classes

8 Hr. HazWOPER Re-Certification

This course provides re-certification in all topics from 40-Hr. HazWOPER or 24-Hr. HazWOPER.

10-Hour Construction Safety Outreach (OSHA)

Per 29CFR 1926.21.  This course offers compliance safety training to prepare all employees for the hazards found on contractor job sites.  Students will receive OSHA certification.

10-Hour General Industry Safety Outreach (OSHA)

Per 29CFR 1910 regulations, designed especially for production oriented persons such as plant managers, supervisors, employees and safety committees.  Students will receive OSHA certification.

30-Hour Construction Safety Outreach (OSHA)

Covers all 10-Hr Construction topics, plus additional topics as mandated by OSHA for more in-depth coverage of construction safety, e.g., blasting/demolition, lead hazards, steel erection, concrete/masonry work.

24-Hour HazWOPER

This course provides essential employee training for sites that presently have hazardous waste characteristics or hazardous waste operations in place.  EPA/OSHA required.

40-Hour HazWOPER

EPA/OSHA required.  Topics covered include hazardous waste regulations, hazard recognition and evaluation, personal protective equipment, site control and safety plan development and confined space entry, and DOT Hazmat.

Accident Investigation

Presents procedures and methods for establishing and maintaining effective accident investigation programs. Covers causation, investigation techniques and reporting.

Asbestos, Lead, Silica Safety Awareness

This course provides an overview of the regulations governing asbestos, lead and silica in the workplace.  The course discusses the requirements for written safety programs, medical surveillance programs and further training for each of these hazards.

Bloodborne Pathogens

Per 29CFR 1910.1030. Compliance training for employees who respond to First Aid situations or encounter blood or other contaminated materials.

CAOHC Council for Accreditation in Occupational Hearing Conservation.

Certification and Re-certification training as it relates to 29 CFR 1910.95 guidelines.  Includes principles of noise analysis and control and hearing conservation programming.  Covers audiogram equipment, testing and review.

Confined Space Entrant & Attendant

OSHA Certification Course for Safe Confined Space Entry.  OSHA requires training for all confined space entries.

Confined Space Supervisor

Per 1910.146, covers supervisor overall accountability for entry conditions including permits, entry procedures, hazard assessment, equipment and contractor obligations.  Includes review of permit system, training needs and coordination of employer/contractor responsibilities.

Confined Space Rescue

Includes classroom training and hands-on rescue scenarios with equipment.  Topics covered include permits, hazard communication, hotwork and ventilation, atmospheric testing and PPE (1910.146).

Control of Hazardous Energy-Lockout/Tagout

Per 29CFR 1910.147. Required training in utilization of procedures to prevent unexpected energy startup, or release of stored energy.

Electrical Arc Flash Safety

OSHA has recognized that some injuries in the workplace are caused by arc flash, a brief but extremely hot electrical fire that can occur during certain electrical activities. Employees wearing flammable clothing suffer severe injuries as clothing continues to burn after the flash has dissipated.  Students will learn how to perform the NFPA 70E hazard risk assessment, create and implement a documented electrical safety policy, and ensure employees use properly maintained protective equipment.

Electrical Safety- Welding/Cutting Safety

Electrical safety requirements through 29 CFR 1910.301-308 will be discussed including temporary/permanent wiring, the use/misuse of extension cords, grounding systems, ground-fault circuit interrupters (GFCIs), and other program elements.

Fall Protection

Per 1926.500-503.  Covers all aspects of fall protection regulations including guardrails, safety nets, personal fall arrest, positioning devices and warning line systems.  Specific needs at the job site will be addressed.  OSHA requires a Competent Person on site for all work above 6 feet, residential and commercial

First Aid/CPR – Standard

Give your company and employees the tools to respond effectively to an emergency, and maintain compliance with OSHA standards.  National Safety Council First Aid certification valid for 3 years; CPR certification valid for 2 years.  Automatic External Defibrillator (AED) training available upon request.

Handling OSHA Inspections

Guide to preparation, on-site handling of the inspection, and follow up. Find out what concerns are at the top of the OSHA inspector’s list. The course will outline rights and responsibilities from workplace access to the closing conference.

Hazard Communication

Compliance with OSHA 1910.1200.  Required course instructs employees on potentially dangerous chemicals they work with on a daily basis.  A written program is covered which includes chemical inventory, proper labeling requirements, Material Safety Data Sheets and detailed guidelines for implementation of regulation.

Hazardous Material Transportation

Training for safe transportation of hazardous materials.  The specific DOT regulations fall under 49CFR Parts 171-177 and deal with not only DOT regulations but also information and rules as presented by the Research and Special Programs Administration (RSPA).  Four specific areas are addressed:  general awareness; function-specific training; safety training; and driver training.

Introduction to Office Safety

Training addresses hazard communication, emergency action planning, outside contractor safety, security, workplace violence and basic office ergonomics.

Job Hazard Analysis/PPE

The use of personal protective equipment such as respirators, hearing protective devices, safety shoes, gloves and eye protection cannot arbitrarily be used without the performance of a job hazard analysis. This course will describe that activity.

Machine Guarding

Machine guarding basics including Safety guards, Moving parts and guarding requirements, Point of operation, Fixed guards, Special guards, Power transmission guarding, and special considerations. These topics will be supported by reference to regulatory requirements.

Means of Egress, Fire Protection and Emergency Action Planning

Since the events of 9/11 emergency action planning is a priority for business and industry. This course will try and help planners to think outside of the box in anticipating emergency situations and the response necessary for their control .

OSHA Recordkeeping and Workers' Compensation

OSHA recordkeeping for workplace injuries and illnesses, new requirements, Form 300 log, recordable guidelines and interpretations from BLS. Workers’ Compensation law reform, state information, claims management/medical history and cost reduction.

OSHA Required Inspections

OSHA mandates periodic inspections on a multitude of topics. This course will discuss required action on electrical safety, permit-required confined space entry, control of hazardous energy, emergency action planning, fire safety, hazard communication, bloodborne pathogens and exposures to workplace dusts, mists and vapors.

Powered Industrial Truck-Train the Trainer

Classroom instruction will cover the following topics; pre-trip inspection, safe load handling, stacking/unstacking, safe transport, stability triangle, load center distance, tip over causes, pedestrian safety, and fueling/battery charging. There will also be a Train-the-Trainer component and attendees will learn how to present PIT training in an effective manner, while maintaining the interest of their audience.

Respiratory Protection

Standards and regulations, hazard identification, types of respirators with protection factors. Selection, use and maintenance of respirators, and design of company respiratory protection program.

Scaffold User

Overview of standards and OSHA training requirements: types of scaffolds, hazards and prevention.  Covers requirements for ties, planking, effect of wind force, general safety guidelines and inspection checklist.

Scaffold Competent Person

Per 29CFR 1926.451-employees erecting or dismantling supported scaffolds must have a competent person available.  Scaffolds can be erected, moved, dismantled or altered only under the supervision of a skilled, trained competent person.

SHECN – 16 hour

Required safety training for all employees to work at facilities in the Safety, Health, Environmental Compliance Network.  Refresher training to be announced.

SHECN 8-hr Refresher

The  refresher training is required every 3 years for all employees to work at facilities in the Safety, Health, Environmental Compliance Network.  Basic content will be reviewed and tested.  Initial 16-hr SHECN training is a prerequisite.

Toxic Mold and Other IAQ Issues

Learn the basics of mold, what are some of the dangerous molds and how can they be controlled in the workplace. Basic terms will be discussed, recognition, evaluation and control options, as well as sensitivity to mold for building occupants and other IAQ issues.

Trenching/Excavation

Per 29CFR 1926.650.  Fulfills training requirement for a competent person in charge and evaluating excavation or trenching 5 ft. or more in depth.

Walking/Working Surfaces, Materials Handling

Working areas, elevations, holes in floors, and guardrails, loading docks, powered industrial trucks (forklifts) and other elements are discussed.

Workers’ Compensation

Law reform, NYS information, claims management/medical history and Workers’ Compensation cost reduction.

Work Zone Safety/Flagging

Work zone safety requirements specific to New York State Department of Transportation including work zone set up, maintenance of protective gear and equipment, as well as flaggers' safety training pursuant to OSHA 1926.201(a).