Safety Courses

Class Duration: 2 h

Certification: Wallet Card

Validation: N/A

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Description

This course is designed for anyone wanting to learn basic principles of accident investigation. A hands-on curriculum, evaluating mishaps, discovering “root causes” and “contributing factors”.

Course Outline:

• The purpose of an accident investigation

• Initiating the investigation

• Protecting and recording the accident scene

• Report writing

• Conducting interviews

• Understanding of root causes

• Determining contributing factors

• Initiating corrective action

Class Duration: 4 h

Certification: Wallet Card

Validation: 3 years

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Description

Great for beginners or experienced operators.

Goals/Objectives/Student Learning Outcomes:

• Regulatory requirements

• Pre-use inspections

• Work area inspections

• Manufacture guidelines (operator manuals)

• Load limitations

• Hazard identification such as overhead power lines, vehicle stability, tip-over and fall hazards

• Safe operation, understanding controls, emergency procedures and best practices

• Proper use and guidelines of personal fall protection

Class Duration: 2 h

Certification: Wallet Card

Validation: 1 year

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Description

This required curriculum is excellent for both supervisors, as well as potentially exposed workers. You’ll gain a better understanding of what “respiratory” hazards are, the proper use of engineering and administrative controls, OSHA’s Table 1 (for silica), and personal protective equipment requirements.

Highlights of the course include recognition of potential hazardous materials, health risks to workers, and information concerning 2017 OSHA/WAC changes for silica exposure.

Class Duration: 2 h and 4-8 h

Certification: Wallet Card

Validation: 2 years

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Description

A “Confined Space” is:

• Large enough for full bodily entry

• Not designed for continuous human occupancy

• Has limited or restricted means of access/egress

Class participants will learn how to identify these spaces, and what controls must be implemented prior to entry including:

• Training Requirements

• Confined Space Hazards

• Space Classification

• Air Monitoring (4-gas meters)

• Forced Air Ventilation

• Postings

• Controlling Access

• Emergency Rescue Requirements

• Duties of Attendant and Space Supervisor

• Permit Process

Class Duration: 3.5-4h

Certification: Wallet Card

Validation: 2 years

Hands-on Mannequins

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Description

CPR and First Aid with AED training course designed for individuals and organizations to meet regulatory requirements. Our course follows the Medic First Aid program.

Instructor-led course that teaches students critical skills needed to respond to and manage an emergency until emergency medical services arrives. A variety of skills will be covered in this course including Hands on Only CPR, Basic First Aid, choking, seizures and blood borne pathogens. This course teaches skills with the American Heart Association’s research-proven practice-while-watching technique, which allows instructors to observe the students, provide feedback, and guide the students’ learning of skills.

The Heat Related Illness portion of this class is designed to help workers to anticipate, recognize, evaluate, and control heat stress hazards. In this course, we will teach you the definition of heat stress and how to prevent injuries and illnesses on the job site. You will also learn OSHA’s heat stress guidelines so that you can be prepared to handle heat stress emergencies. Washington State requires HRI to be covered May 1st through September 30th, yearly.

This course will cover the following topics:

• Introduction to Heat Stress

• General Elements of Heat Stress

• Defining Heat Stress

• Additional Effects

• Heat Stress Prevention

• Medical Issues

Class Duration: 2 h

Certification: Wallet Card

Validation: 1 year

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Description

Emergencies happen, but how well they’re managed often determines the severity of the outcome. Injuries, property damage, fire, spills, even natural disasters are all topics for consideration when establishing your Emergency Plans. Enjoy an open discussion, hands-on look at Crisis Management.

This course will cover the following topics:

• Establishing an Emergency Action Plan

• How to identify and manage crisis situations

• Training requirements (roles and responsibilities)

• Contingency plans

Class Duration: 24 h (3 8-hour days total)

Certification: Wallet Card

Validation: 3 years

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Description

The course includes:

• EM385 Fall Protection Regulations for Construction

• ANSI Z359 (2009-2017) – The Fall Protection Code

• ANSI A10.32 (2012) – Personal Fall Protection Used in Construction and Demolition Operations

• ANSI Z490.1 (2016) – Criteria for Accepted Practices in Safety, Health, and Environmental Training

• Suspend each attendee in a harness w trauma straps

• Mock Rescue

• Em385 Ladder and Stair/Access Awareness

• Written Exam

In addition to their certification card, students receive a comprehensive handbook, Power Point presentation printouts, a sample Site Specific Fall Protection Plan. Refreshments and lunch provided all 3 days.

Class Duration: 2 h

Certification: Wallet Card

Validation: 2 years

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Description

Hazards involving excavations and trenches, can lead to serious incidents involving workers at construction sites. Workers can be critically injured or die in cave-ins. Many cave-ins occur on small jobs of short duration, such as water, gas, electrical and sewer line connections. Employers, supervisors and workers must follow the requirements set out in the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) and Regulations for Construction Projects.  The course is designed to provide participants with an awareness of Federal and State requirement, covering practical considerations for safe and compliant excavation and trenching.

Class Duration: 4 h

Certification: Wallet Card

Validation: 2 years

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Description

 Fall Protection training is designed to familiarize workers with the dangers of fall hazards, as well as the proper adornment, use, care, and maintenance of fall protection equipment. With falls being the leading cause of death in construction, it makes sense OSHA requires training for anyone using personal fall protection equipment.

This course covers:

• OSHA’s “Hierarchy of Controls”

• Fall Restraint Systems (Railing requirements)

• Safety Monitors & Warning Lines

• Fall Protection Plans (Competent Person Supervision)

• Personal Fall Arrest Systems

  • Arresting forces

  • Free-Fall Distances

  • ANSI specifications

  • System Types (Ropes, SRL, Fixed Lanyards)

• Required Clearances

• Swing-Fall Hazards

• Requirements for inspections and maintenance

• Harness fitting/storage

• Connector compatibility

• OSHA/WAC requirements, covering trigger heights for compliance

Class Duration: 7h

Certification: Wallet Card

Validation: 3 years

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Description

This is a basic training in the area of flagger training. It has been designed for someone learning the first steps in performing flagger duties. This training would be useful as a refresher course for all employees involved with work zone traffic control where flaggers are utilized.

This training is intended for individuals that will be performing or are engaging in flagger duties on construction/maintenance projects. The course will assist them in better understanding the importance and duties involved with flagging on a project. It would be beneficial to the entry level employee as well as the experienced flagger.

Upon completion of the course, participants will be able to:

• Identify the responsibilities of a flagger

• Describe the proper ways to place signs

• Describe the proper position for flagging

• Define the flagging procedures for stop, slow, and proceed

• Identify the correct procedures for various flagging situations

• Describe the proper conduct in flagging

Class Duration: 4 h

Certification: Wallet Card

Validation: 3 years

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Description

Forklift Safety Training:

• Regulatory requirements

  • Pre Use Inspections

  • Manufacturer Guidelines

  • Operators Manuals

• Safe Operation

  • Moving with and without a load

  • Picking up and delivering a load

  • Unattended forkilfts

  • Stability triangle

  • Differences from standard vehicles

• Special considerations

  • Loading trailers

  • Ramps and

  • Overhead electrical hazards

  • lifting limitations

• Safe operation

  • Hands on practical training (specific to each classification)

  • Unique features for each PIT

Class Duration: 2 h

Certification: Wallet Card

Validation: 1 years

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Description

The Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS) is an international system led by the US and adopted by the United Nation, which provides an effective, standardized means of communicating hazard information worldwide. Employers need to train their employees on the labeling elements and Safety Data Sheet (SDS) format .

This class will cover employer responsibilities, how to minimize workplace hazards, written program requirements and guidelines for compliance.

How to Navigate a Labor & Industries Inspection, from the eyes of a Labor & Industries Compliance Officer

Class Duration: 6 Hrs

Certification: Certificate of Completion

Description

Join us in hosting Yonas Woldemichael, former L&I Compliance Officer. He will answer questions on how to prepare for an L&I Inspection, whether it be a random visit, post-accident, referral, complaint or imminent danger observed while L&I drives by your construction project. Yonas will explain H.E.C.K, which Labor & Industries needs to prove to issue a citation:

H…Hazard
E…Employee Exposure
C…Code Violation
K…Knowledge

We will also cover the required documents, ranging from Accident Prevention Plans, Site Specific Safety Plans, Weekly Safety Meetings/Inspections & various Activity Specific Forms, Job Hazard Analysis, Pre-Task Planning, etc. Yonas will focus on how to handle the L&I Compliance Officer from the moment they arrive on site, until the Closing Conference.

Additional Information Covered:

• How to file for an Informal Hearing and/or Appeal

• How fines/penalties are calculated

• Stute Decision

• General Contractor Requirements

• Upper Tier and Lower Tier Subcontractor Requirements

• Employer and Employee Responsibilities

Lunch and refreshments provided

Class Duration: 4h

Certification: Wallet Card

Validation: 5 years

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Description

The Lift Director portion of the course addresses the responsibilities of a Lift Director as identified by 29CFR1926.1400 (Federal OSHA), ASME P30.1 Lift Planning and ASME B30.5 Mobile and Locomotive Cranes.

Participants are provided an outline of the recommended knowledge and skill subjects that should be mastered in order to become a Lift Director.

This course addresses the following subjects:

• Site - Equipment Setup and Operation

• Roles, Responsibilities, and Qualification of Lift Director and Personnel

• Lifting Operations - Personnel Assignments

• Rigging/Rigging Decisions for Lift Planning

• Load Charts/Using Load Charts to Prepare a Lift Plan

• Rigging Capacities and Methods

• Lift Plans - Sequence of Events, LHE Placement and Usage

• Critical Lift Planning Elements - Develop, Review and Evaluation

Class Duration: 2 h

Certification: Wallet Card

Validation: 1 year

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Description

Lock-out / Tag-out, also referred to as LO/TO, is a set of safety procedures used to control and isolate hazardous energy.

Course Outline:

• Program requirements

• Roles and Responsibilities for

  • Authorized Persons

  • Affected Persons

  • Other Persons

• Testing requirements

• Training requirements

Class Duration: 10 h and 30 h

Type: Construction and General Industry

Certification: OSHA Wallet Card

Validation: N/A

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Description

OSHA 10 and 30 Hour courses are designed for Tradespeople, as well as Managers and Supervisors. Available for both construction and General Industry, the classes have choices for elective topics to best suit a clients needs.

The 10 Hour courses, more focused for Tradespeople, give a general understand of:

• The history of OSHA

• Roles & Responsibilities

• Fall Protection (Walking / Working Surfaces)

• Struck-By / Caught In-Between Hazards

• Electrical Safety

• Personal Protective Equipment

• General Health Hazards (Noise, Silica, Lead, Asbestos)

• Hand & Power Tools (Machine Guarding)

• Stairs & Ladder Safety

• Scaffold Safety

• Materials Handling (Ergonomics)

The 30 Hour classes, designed more for Supervisors, cover all of the 10 Hour topics but in greater depth. OSHA 30 Classes may also cover:

• Foundations of Safety Leadership

• Managing Safety & Health Programs

• Confined Space Entry

• Excavation & Trenching

• Crane Use

• Fire Prevention

• Emergency planning

• Mechanized Equipment

• Competent Person Training

Class Duration: 4-8 hours

Certification: Wallet Card

Validation: 1 year

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Description

This course reviews the basic requirements for a respiratory protection program. Course topics include:

• OSHA Respiratory Protection Standards

• Program Requirements

• NIOSH Certification

• Basic Terminology

• When and why to use a respirator

• How to proper select a respirator and cartridge

• Cleaning & Maintenance

• Cartridge Change-Out

• Medical Evaluation Requirements

• Fit Testing

• Voluntary Use

• Assigned Protection Factors

The course includes qualitative fit testing. Bring your respirator and cartridge to class.

Class Duration: 8h

Certification: Wallet Card

Validation: 5 years

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Description

This one-day rigging and signaling class is facilitated with an interactive workbook and “hands-on” exercises.

Participants will gain understanding of:

• ASME B30 Hand Signals & Voice Communication Methods for Mobile and Overhead Cranes

• Understanding Center of Gravity

• Controlling Loads

• Weight Estimations

• Hitch Types (Vertical, Choke and Basket)

• D/d Ratios

• Sling loading (Share of load & Load Angle Factors)

• Inspection Criteria of Rigging Materials

• Sling and Hardware Types

• Tagline use

• Dynamic (shock) loading

• Power-line Clearances

• Overhead Hazards

• Hands-On Exercises

• Written Exam

Participants must be able to read and understand English, as well comprehend basic math, and use a calculator.

Class Duration/Level: 4 hours

Certification: Wallet Card

Validation: 2 years

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Description

Classes offered for both “Users” and “Competent Persons”

This “User” course covers:

• Pre-use inspections

• Safe work practices, and manufacture guidelines

• Fall Protection requirements

• Reporting deficiencies

The “Competent Person” course covers:

• Code requirements

• Duties of a “Competent Person”

• User topics

• Erection/dismantling/moving/alternating

• Power line hazards

• Check out our Competent Person category to see if this class is currently offered.