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SUMMARY:First Aid\, CPR and AED Instructor Training 9/3 HR
DESCRIPTION:FIRST AID\, CPR & AED INSTRUCTOR TRAINING\nREGISTER HERE\nWednesday\, September 3 – Friday\, September 5\, 2025  |  8:00AM – 4:00PM\nNational Safety Council’s First Aid Institute is an internationally recognized authority on first aid procedures and CPR & AED Instruction. Both programs are recognized by Federal OSHA and Maryland Occupational Safety & Health (MOSH). CPR programs comply with the latest guidelines as outlined by the American Heart Association. \n\nWhen we updated our programs to cover the latest CPR and Emergency Cardiac Care Guidelines and techniques\, we improved every aspect of the program. This includes the Instructor Manuals\, Instructor Portal access\, electronic resources\, and Student Workbooks! With NEW Materials\, NSC Instructors get more nationally recognized completion cards\, have minimal paperwork and administrative duties (NSC maintains student renewal records)\, have preferred product pricing on all materials\, and access to our exclusive\, secure NSC Instructor website! National Safety Council’s First Aid and CPR programs meet OSHA requirements for training. Instructor candidates are certified in First Aid. CPR and AED as part of class training. Certification is valid for 2 years. \nRequirements: \n\nInstructors are required to purchase a student guide for each student they teach\nInstructor credentials must be renewed every two years\n\nCourse Includes: Instructor Kit and Certificates of Completion\, lunch and refreshments \nLOCATION\nABC-VA Hampton Roads Training Facility\n530 Independence Parkway\, Suite 500\, Chesapeake\, VA 23320\n**Student parking and entrance is in the back of the building.** \n\nCOST\nMembers — $575\nNon-members — $650 \nSCHEDULE\nPlease visit CRSC registration link above
URL:https://www.abcva.org/event/first-aid-cpr-and-aed-instructor-training-9-3-hr/
LOCATION:ABC-VA Hampton Roads Training Facility\, Chesapeake\, 530 Independence Parkway\, Suite 500\, Chesapeake\, 23320\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hampton Roads
ORGANIZER;CN="Jamie Carrow":MAILTO:jamie@abcva.org
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SUMMARY:Virginia Cross-Connection Device Worker Certification Course 9/15 CV
DESCRIPTION:ABOUT THIS COURSE\nBegins September 15\, 2025\nAs of January 1\, 2023\, persons testing and repairing backflow prevention assemblies and backflow prevention devices shall be certified by a Commonwealth of Virginia tradesman certification program (identified by DPOR as backflow prevention device workers). \nThis 40-hour course is designed to help participants understand backflow and recognize cross-connections\, placing special emphasis on preparing individuals to test\, inspect\, and provide in-line maintenance of reduced pressure principle backflow prevention devices\, double check valve assemblies\, and pressure vacuum breakers. \n* This course has been approved by the Board for Contractors\, Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation in accordance with the provisions of 12 VAC5-590-630. \n**LIMITED TO 12 PARTICIPANTS** \nSCHEDULE\nSeptember 15 – 19\, 2025\n8:00AM – 5:00PM\nOnline registration will close Friday\, September 12 at 1:00PM\nPlease note: lunch is NOT included. \nLOCATION\nABC-VA Central Virginia Training Facility\n1600 E Parham Road\, Richmond\, VA 23228 \nCOST\nMember – $995\nNon-Member – $995\n**Please note: cost includes instruction only.** \nCANCELLATION/SUBSTITUTION POLICY\nPlease note that a reservation constitutes a financial commitment unless cancellations are made by 5:00PM on Monday\, September 8\, 2025. Substitutions are welcome at any time if the originally registered individual(s) can no longer attend. \nQuestions?\nContact Sherrie Dickerson
URL:https://www.abcva.org/event/cross-connection-cert-sep15-cv/
LOCATION:ABC-VA Central Virginia Training Facility\, ABC-VA Central Virginia Training Facility\, 1600 E Parham Road\, Richmond\, VA\, 23228\, United States
CATEGORIES:Central Virginia
ORGANIZER;CN="Sherrie Dickerson":MAILTO:sherrie@abcva.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250917T070000
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SUMMARY:24-Hour Competent Person Fall Protection Training 9/17 HR
DESCRIPTION:24-HOUR COMPETENT PERSON FALL PROTECTION TRAINING\nSeptember 17\, 18 & 19\, 2025  |  7:00AM – 4:00PM \nIn Accordance with ANSI Standard Z359.2\n(Conforms to the 24-Hour Training Requirements of the EM-385-1-1 2014 Edition) \nEM385-1-1 requires all Competent Persons who have employees who work at height\, to attend a 24-hour class. Federal enforcement of training requirements began September 1\, 2016. Section 21 is significantly different from the current OSHA Subpart M and ANSI A10.32 requirements. \nThis 24-hour training is in accordance with 29CFR 1926 and EM-385-1-1\, introducing students to the USACE EM385-1-1 Safety & Health Standards\, as well as Virginia and Federal Construction Safety Standards and Regulations covering Fall Protection. This course includes classroom instruction in addition to the required 8-hours of practical hands-on training. \nTopics Include:\n– An integrated study of hazard recognition and abatement principles related to falls on construction worksites.\n– Available equipment\, equipment use\, maintenance\, storage and inspection requirements to maintain compliance\n– Basic rescue techniques and emergency action procedures\n– The study of compliance issues and challenges facing safety professionals including mishap and case study analysis\, Virginia and Federal general safety standards\, worksite inspections\, interfacing with compliance officials\, vertical and horizontal standards\, and common construction industry compliance issues are also discussed. \nAdditional Topics Include:\n– Equipment selection\, Inspection and Donning\n– Fall Prevention/Restraint/Arrest\n– Fall Hazard Elimination\n– Passive v. Active Systems\n– Fall arrest rescue systems\n– Selection and usage on non-certified anchorages\n– Authorized persons’ duties and responsibilities\n– Competent persons’ duties and responsibilities\n– Testing of fall protection equipment\n– “Hands-On” scenario of fall protection systems\n– OSHA and ANSI Standards of Fall Protection \nWho Should Attend:\nAnyone required to manage a safety program or who is responsible to be the on-site Competent Person\, including Safety Managers\, Safety Directors\, Onsite Managers\, Supervisors\, Section Leads and Responsible Persons. \nWhat To Bring:\nBring your personal fall protection harness with you to class. Doing so will provide the opportunity to learn how to properly wear your personal equipment you’d like to bring to class\, it can be inspected as well (i.e. lifelines\, lanyards\, anchorages\, etc.) Bringing in some of your own gear to class will provide you with practical experience suing your own equipment in addition to the equipment provided in class. \n**Class is limited to 15 students.** \nLOCATION \nABC-VA Hampton Roads Training Facility\n530 Independence Parkway\, Suite 500 Chesapeake\, VA 23320\n*Attendee parking and entrance is located in the back of the building.* \nCOST\nMember – $595\nNon-Member – $800 \nSCHEDULE\n3-Day Course\nSeptember 17 – 19\, 2025\n7:00AM – 4:00PM\nContinental breakfast\, pre-packaged snacks\, coffee/water and boxed lunch provided \nCANCELLATION POLICY\nA reservation constitutes a financial commitment unless cancellations are made 48 hours in advance. If you do not cancel within the required time or do not show up for or complete the course\, you will be financially responsible. \nQuestions?\nContact Jamie Carrow
URL:https://www.abcva.org/event/24-hour-competent-person-fall-protection-training-9-17-hr/
LOCATION:ABC-VA Hampton Roads Training Facility\, Chesapeake\, 530 Independence Parkway\, Suite 500\, Chesapeake\, 23320\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hampton Roads
ORGANIZER;CN="Maddy Goulden":MAILTO:maddy@abcva.org
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SUMMARY:Reading Construction Documents: Blueprint Reading 101 9/30 CV
DESCRIPTION:READING CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS: BLUEPRINT READING 101\nBegins Tuesday\, September 30\, 2025 | Please see detailed schedule below\nCrack the Code: Blueprint Reading Made Easy! Unlock the language of construction and boost your career! This comprehensive beginner-friendly course covers all phases of a construction project. Using real-world examples\, participants will discuss the phases of construction including site\, landscape\, architectural\, structural\, mechanical\, plumbing\, and electrical. \nAll employees in the construction industry can benefit from this course. Knowing and understanding the blueprint language is a highly marketable skill and makes you an invaluable asset to your company. \nSCHEDULE\nSix-Day Course:\nSeptember 30\nOctober 1\, 7\, 8\, 14 & 15\n2:00PM – 5:00PM \nCOST\nMember – $370\nNon-Member – $540 \nLOCATION\nABC-VA Central Virginia Training Facility\n1600 E Parham Road\, Richmond\, VA 23228 \nSUBSTITUTION/CANCELLATION POLICY\nSubstitutions are welcome at any time if the originally registered individual can no longer attend. Please note that a reservation constitutes a financial commitment unless cancellations are made by 5PM on September 23\, 2025. \nQuestions?\nContact Kristen Altermatt
URL:https://www.abcva.org/event/blueprint-101-sep-30-cv/
LOCATION:ABC-VA Central Virginia Training Facility\, ABC-VA Central Virginia Training Facility\, 1600 E Parham Road\, Richmond\, VA\, 23228\, United States
CATEGORIES:Central Virginia
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kristen Altermatt":MAILTO:kristen@abcva.org
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