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SUMMARY:CPR\, AED & First Aid Certification 10/16 CV
DESCRIPTION:CPR\, AED & FIRST AID CERTIFICATION\nFriday\, October 16\, 2026  |  8:00AM – 12:00PM \nABC Virginia certifies hundreds of individuals each year in First-Aid and CPR/AED using the Health Safety Institute’s (HSI) training content. ABC-VA’s primary goal is to create confidence in its students’ abilities to handle emergency situations. Our instructors provide clear explanations of the subject matter in a relaxed environment. Instructors focus on the importance of controlling\, with confidence\, medical emergencies and providing life support for victims of sudden illness or injury. The certification issued to each participant is valid for two years. \nLOCATION\nABC-VA Central VA Training Facility\n1600 E Parham Road\, Richmond\, VA 23228 \nCOST\nMember: $98\nNon-Member: $125\nIncludes training materials\, lunch\, and snacks. \nSUBSTITUTIONS/CANCELLATION POLICY\nSubstitutions are welcome at any time if the originally registered individual(s) can no longer attend. Cancellations must be made within 48 hours. \nCLASS CONTACT\nSherrie Dickerson
URL:https://www.abcva.org/event/cpr-aed-first-aid-certification-10-22-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:20261026T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261026T160000
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SUMMARY:OSHA 503 - Update for General Industry Outreach Trainers 10/26 CV
DESCRIPTION:OSHA 503 – UPDATE FOR GENERAL INDUSTRY OUTREACH TRAINERS\nREGISTER HERE\nOffered by Mid Atlantic OTI Education Center\, this course will be held at ABC-VA Central Virginia Training Facility\, Host Training Organization\nOctober 26 – 28\, 2026  |  8:00AM – 4:00PM\nThis course is designed for Outreach Training Program trainers who have completed course #501 Trainer Course in Occupational Safety and Health Standards for General Industry and who are authorized trainers in the OSHA Outreach Training Program.  The course provides an update on OSHA General Industry Standards\, policies\, and regulations.  Upon course completion students will have the ability to demonstrate continued professional development in their field by applying effective adult learning principles and interactive training techniques to clearly identify\, define\, and explain general industry hazards and acceptable corrective measures as they continue to teach the 10- and 30-hour General Industry Outreach Training Program classes. \nPrerequisites:  OSHA #501 Trainer Course in OSHA Standards for General Industry. Authorized Outreach Training Program trainers are required to attend this course once every four (4) years to maintain their trainer status. Prior to registration\, students must provide a copy of their current Outreach trainer card or an official transcript showing successful completion of the OSHA #501 Trainer Course in OSHA Standards for General Industry from their respective OSHA Training Institute Education Center\, for verification of trainer status. Please note: Copies of Course Certificates will not be accepted as proof of successful completion. \nThe Prerequisite Verification Form is required to complete the registration process. Click this link (Prerequisite Verification Form) print and send the documentation to our office via email to info@oshamidatlantic.org or fax 410-281-1350 \nCourse Includes: Student binder\, OSHA CFR 1910\, USB which includes: \n\nPowerPoint Presentation\nVideo clips\nTest Questions\nAdditional resource information\nlunch and refreshments for in-person classes\n\nCourse Time: 3 days\, 8:00 am – 4:00 pm\, EST \nContact Hours: 18 \nLOCATION \nABC-VA Central Virginia Training Facility\n1600 E Parham Road\, Richmond\, VA 23228 \nCOST\n$795 \nSCHEDULE\nPlease visit CRSC registration link above
URL:https://www.abcva.org/event/osha-503-general-industry-trainer-oct-26/
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:20261112T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261112T160000
DTSTAMP:20260928T162933Z
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SUMMARY:NFPA 70e Electrical Safety Training 11/12
DESCRIPTION:NFPA 70E ELECTRICAL SAFETY TRAINING\nThursday\, November 12\, 2206  |  8:00AM – 4:00PM\nThis training will introduce your workers to the basics of how electricity functions and how to work around it safely. \nElectricity is an essential part of our everyday life. From heating and cooling\, computers\, tools\, televisions and more\, electricity makes our world possible. Electricity is so much an integral part of everyday life that we tend to overlook its dangers. (Additional OSHA resource on “Controlling Electrical Hazards” is included in discussion) \nThe purpose of this training program is to familiarize workers with best practices when working around electricity\, how electricity works\, and its hazards. \nElectrical Safety Training Class Topic Overview:\n• Overview of how electricity works\n• Definitions of common electrical terms\n• Overview of grounding\n• How to avoid electrical shock\n• Electrical shock injuries\n• Safety rules when working with electricity\n• Working with generators safely\n• Personal Protective Equipment for electrical work\n• Lockout/Tagout and hazardous energy\n• What to do in an electrical emergency\n• OSHA Standard 29 CFR 1926 Subpart K compliant \nCourse Outcomes\nAfter completing this training\, your employees will be certified in understanding the OSHA Standard 29 CFR 1926 Subpart K and will have an understanding of how to work around electricity in the workplace safely. \nWho should take this course?\nAny employee who works with or near electricity in the workplace. \nINSTRUCTOR\nWarren Rice \nCOST\nMembers — $325\nNon-Members — $400\nIncludes lunch and course materials \nLOCATION\nABC-VA Central VA Training Facility\n1600 E Parham Road\, Richmond\, VA 23228 \nSUBSTITUTION/CANCELLATION POLICY\nSubstitutions are welcome at any time if the originally registered individual(s) can no longer attend. Written responses to cancel must be received within 48 hours of program start to receive a refund. \nCONTACT\nSherrie Dickerson
URL:https://www.abcva.org/event/nfpa-70e-electrical-safety-training-11-12/
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:20261120T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261120T120000
DTSTAMP:20260217T221724Z
CREATED:20260116T201952Z
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UID:10002339-1795161600-1795176000@www.abcva.org
SUMMARY:CPR\, AED & First Aid Certification 11/20 CV
DESCRIPTION:CPR\, AED & FIRST AID CERTIFICATION\nFriday\, November 20\, 2026  |  8:00AM – 12:00PM \nABC Virginia certifies hundreds of individuals each year in First-Aid and CPR/AED using the Health Safety Institute’s (HSI) training content. ABC-VA’s primary goal is to create confidence in its students’ abilities to handle emergency situations. Our instructors provide clear explanations of the subject matter in a relaxed environment. Instructors focus on the importance of controlling\, with confidence\, medical emergencies and providing life support for victims of sudden illness or injury. The certification issued to each participant is valid for two years. \nLOCATION\nABC-VA Central VA Training Facility\n1600 E Parham Road\, Richmond\, VA 23228 \nCOST\nMember: $98\nNon-Member: $125\nIncludes training materials\, lunch\, and snacks. \nSUBSTITUTIONS/CANCELLATION POLICY\nSubstitutions are welcome at any time if the originally registered individual(s) can no longer attend. Cancellations must be made within 48 hours. \nCLASS CONTACT\nSherrie Dickerson
URL:https://www.abcva.org/event/cpr-aed-first-aid-certification-11-19-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:20261124T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261124T160000
DTSTAMP:20260928T163035Z
CREATED:20260924T173941Z
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UID:10002545-1795503600-1795536000@www.abcva.org
SUMMARY:24-Hour Competent Person Fall Protection Training 11/24
DESCRIPTION:24-HOUR COMPETENT PERSON FALL PROTECTION TRAINING\nTuesday\, November 24\, 2026  |  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) \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:\nPlease bring your personal fall protection harness to class. This will allow you to learn how to properly wear your own equipment and have it inspected if needed (including lifelines\, lanyards\, anchorages\, etc.). Bringing your own gear also provides valuable hands-on experience using the equipment you’re familiar with\, in addition to any gear provided in class. \n**Class is limited to 15 students.** \nINSTRUCTOR\nWarren Rice \nLOCATION\nABC-VA Central Virginia Training Facility\n1600 E Parham Road\, Richmond\, VA 23228 \nCOST\nMember – $325\nNon-Member – $375 \nCANCELLATION POLICY\nPlease note that a reservation constitutes a financial commitment unless cancellations are made 48 hours in advance. \nQuestions?\nContact Sherrie Dickerson
URL:https://www.abcva.org/event/24-hour-competent-person-fall-protection-training-11-24/
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:20261130T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261130T160000
DTSTAMP:20260805T144049Z
CREATED:20260805T144049Z
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UID:10002507-1796025600-1796054400@www.abcva.org
SUMMARY:OSHA 510 - OSHA Standards for the Construction Industry 11/30 CV
DESCRIPTION:OSHA 510 – OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARDS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY\nREGISTER HERE\nOffered by Mid Atlantic OTI Education Center\, this course will be held at ABC-VA Central Virginia Training Facility\, Host Training Organization\nNovember 30 – December 3\, 2026  |  8:00AM – 4:00PM\nThis course covers OSHA Standards\, policies\, and procedures in the construction industry. Topics include scope and application of the OSHA Construction Standards\, construction safety and health principles\, and special emphasis on those areas in construction which are most hazardous. Upon course completion students will have the ability to define construction terms found in the OSHA Construction Standards\, identify hazards which occur in the construction industry\, locate and determine appropriate OSHA Construction Standards\, policies\, and procedures\, and describe the use of the OSHA Construction Standards and regulations to supplement an ongoing safety and health program. \nPrerequisites: None \nCourse Includes: Student binder\, OSHA CFR 1926 Construction Regulations Book\, Lunch and Refreshments for in person classes \nLOCATION\nABC-VA Central VA Training Facility\n1600 E Parham Road\, Richmond\, VA 23228 \nCOST\n$845 \nSCHEDULE\nPlease visit CRSC registration link above
URL:https://www.abcva.org/event/osha-510-osha-standards-for-the-construction-industry-11-30-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
ORGANIZER;CN="Sherrie Dickerson":MAILTO:sherrie@abcva.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261214T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261214T170000
DTSTAMP:20261007T125154Z
CREATED:20261007T125047Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261007T125154Z
UID:10002550-1797235200-1797267600@www.abcva.org
SUMMARY:Virginia Cross-Connection Device Worker Certification Course 12/14 CV
DESCRIPTION:ABOUT THIS COURSE\nBegins Monday\, December 14\, 2026\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. \nSCHEDULE (5-day class)\nDecember 14 – 18\, 2026\n8:00AM – 5:00PM\nOnline registration will close Friday\, December 11\, 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 within 48 hours of class start. 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-december-2026/
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:20261218T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261218T120000
DTSTAMP:20260217T221917Z
CREATED:20260116T204753Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T221917Z
UID:10002340-1797580800-1797595200@www.abcva.org
SUMMARY:CPR\, AED & First Aid Certification 12/18 CV
DESCRIPTION:CPR\, AED & FIRST AID CERTIFICATION\nFriday\, December 18\, 2026  |  8:00AM – 12:00PM \nABC Virginia certifies hundreds of individuals each year in First-Aid and CPR/AED using the Health Safety Institute’s (HSI) training content. ABC-VA’s primary goal is to create confidence in its students’ abilities to handle emergency situations. Our instructors provide clear explanations of the subject matter in a relaxed environment. Instructors focus on the importance of controlling\, with confidence\, medical emergencies and providing life support for victims of sudden illness or injury. The certification issued to each participant is valid for two years. \nLOCATION\nABC-VA Central VA Training Facility\n1600 E Parham Road\, Richmond\, VA 23228 \nCOST\nMember: $98\nNon-Member: $125\nIncludes training materials\, lunch\, and snacks. \nSUBSTITUTIONS/CANCELLATION POLICY\nSubstitutions are welcome at any time if the originally registered individual(s) can no longer attend. Cancellations must be made within 48 hours. \nCLASS CONTACT\nSherrie Dickerson
URL:https://www.abcva.org/event/cpr-aed-first-aid-certification-12-17-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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