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SUMMARY:Confined Space Trainer Course 11/15 CV
DESCRIPTION:CONFINED SPACE TRAINER COURSE\nThis is a Chesapeake Region Safety Council course – REGISTER HERE\nFriday\, November 15 | 8:00AM – 4:00PM \nThis Trainer Course in Permit-Required Confined Spaces is recommended for inspectors\, auditors\, safety and health professionals and those personnel responsible for writing\, auditing\, or training employees with an active role in permit space entry. This course was developed and designed to educate participants to train about all aspects of 29 CFR 1910.146. \nPrerequisite: In order to attend this course you must have completed the OSHA 2264 PERMIT-REQUIRED CONFINED SPACE ENTRY course within the last 12 months and provide the CRSC with a copy of your course completion certificate. \nObjective – this program provides the elements to develop a good Confined Spaces Training Program to include: \n\nDetermine Confined Spaces training needs\nIdentify goals and objectives\nDevelop learning activities (i.e.\, lecture\, on-the-job\, hands-on\, discussion\, or a combination of all of these)\nConduct the training – each student will be responsible to develop and present an assigned topic on Confined Spaces to the class and be evaluated on that presentation.\nEvaluate the Training Program\n\nCourse Includes: A student binder and a USB which includes: \n\nPowerPoint Presentations\nVideo clips\nTest questions\nAdditional resource information for Confined Spaces\nLunch and Refreshments\n\nLOCATION\nABC-VA Central VA Training Facility\n1600 E Parham Road\, Richmond\, VA 23228 \nCOST\nMembers: $265\nNon-Members: $345 \nSCHEDULE\nPlease visit CRSC registration link above
URL:https://www.abcva.org/event/confined-space-trainer-course-11-15-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:20241114T070000
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SUMMARY:CPR\, AED & First Aid Certification 11/14 CV
DESCRIPTION:CPR\, AED & FIRST AID CERTIFICATION\nThursday\, November 14\, 2024  |  7:00AM – 11:30AM \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: $87\nNon-Member: $100 \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-11-14-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="Sherrie Dickerson":MAILTO:sherrie@abcva.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241112T073000
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SUMMARY:24-Hour Competent Person Fall Protection Training 11/12 CV
DESCRIPTION:24-HOUR COMPETENT PERSON FALL PROTECTION TRAINING\nBegins November 12\, 2024 |  7:30AM – 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:\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 24 students.** \nLOCATION\nABC-VA Central Virginia Training Facility\n1600 E Parham Road\, Richmond\, VA 23228 \nCOST\nMember – $595\nNon-Member – $800 \nSCHEDULE\n3-Day Course\nNovember 12\, 19 & 26\, 2024\n7:30AM – 4:00PM\nPre-packaged snacks\, coffee/water and boxed lunch provided \nCANCELLATION POLICY\nPlease note that a reservation constitutes a financial commitment unless cancellations are made 72 hours in advance. \nQuestions?\nContact Sherrie Dickerson
URL:https://www.abcva.org/event/fall-protection-nov12-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:20241108T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241108T170000
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SUMMARY:Central VA’s 4th Annual In-House Craft Competition 11/8 CV
DESCRIPTION:CENTRAL VIRGINIA’S 4TH ANNUAL IN-HOUSE CRAFT COMPETITION\nFriday\, November 8\, 2024  |  8:00AM – 5:00PM\nJoin us for an exciting craft professional competition! Apprentices across three trades will battle it out for a spot in the 2025 ABC National Craft Competition. Electrical\, HVAC and Plumbing will each have a special project that must be completed within certain time restraints. Their tasks will include plans/drawings\, pre-material lists\, hands-on activities and general knowledge. Come on out and see who will be TOP APPRENTICE of 2024! \nThe first place winner of this competition will fly to Las Vegas to compete in the National Craft Competition in February of 2025 at ABC National Convention. \nLunch served by SLIDEWAYS! Free to all competitors and judges. \nPlease note: only third- and fourth-year apprentices are eligible to compete. \nSPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES\nEvent Sponsor $1\,200 – includes name on website\, signage at event as event sponsor\, name on award certificates\, name on t-shirt\, special recognition during announcements\nT-Shirt Sponsor $1\,000 – includes name on event t-shirt\, website\, event marketing material and award certificates\, signage at event\nPrize Sponsor $700 – includes name on website\, signage at event\, name on equipment (where visible)\, name on event t-shirt\, marketing materials and award certificates\nTool Sponsor $500 – includes name on website\, event marketing materials and award certificates\nRefreshment Sponsor $400 – includes signage at event\, name on website\, marketing materials and award certificates\nSelect during registration or email Sherrie Dickerson to register as a sponsor \nSPONSORS\n \nLOCATION\nABC-VA Central Virginia Training Facility\n1600 E Parham Road\, Richmond\, VA 23228 \nCOST\nFree for members \nQUESTIONS?\nSherrie Dickerson
URL:https://www.abcva.org/event/cvcraft24/
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="Sherrie Dickerson":MAILTO:sherrie@abcva.org
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SUMMARY:NFPA 70e Electrical Safety Training 10/29 CV
DESCRIPTION:NFPA 70E ELECTRICAL SAFETY TRAINING\nTuesday\, October 29\, 2024  |  8:00AM – 12:00PM\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 will work with or near electricity in the workplace. \nCOST\nMembers: $300\nNon-Members: $375\nIncludes snacks and course materials \nLOCATION\nABC-VA Central VA Training Facility\n1600 E Parham Road\, Richmond\, VA 23228 \nCONTACT\nSherrie Dickerson
URL:https://www.abcva.org/event/nfpa-70e-electrical-safety-training-oct29-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:20241017T163000
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SUMMARY:CPR\, AED & First Aid Certification 10/17 CV
DESCRIPTION:CPR\, AED & FIRST AID CERTIFICATION\nThursday\, October 17\, 2024  |  4:30PM – 8:30PM \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: $87\nNon-Member: $100 \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-10-17-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
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sherrie Dickerson":MAILTO:sherrie@abcva.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240919T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240919T113000
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SUMMARY:CPR\, AED & First Aid Certification 9/19 CV
DESCRIPTION:CPR\, AED & FIRST AID CERTIFICATION\nThursday\, September 19\, 2024  |  7:00AM – 11:30AM \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: $87\nNon-Member: $100 \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-sep19-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="Sherrie Dickerson":MAILTO:sherrie@abcva.org
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