by Jessica Gillette | Jun 18, 2024
SAFETY STRONG: A LUNCHEON ON CONSTRUCTION, MENTAL HEALTH & SUICIDE PREVENTION WITH ABC NATIONAL’S GREG SIZEMORE
Plus mega check presentation to American Foundation for Suicide Prevention – VA Chapter
Thursday, October 24, 2024 | 10:45AM – 1:30PM
Join us for an impactful luncheon focused on safety in construction, featuring Greg Sizemore, ABC National’s Vice President of Health, Safety & Environment. As Vice Chair of the Construction Industry Alliance for Suicide Prevention and a member of the OSHA Advisory Committee on Construction Safety and Health, Greg will lead an essential conversation on mental health in the construction industry and suicide awareness.
This event will also spotlight total human health, the latest industry safety initiatives, honor STEP recipients, and include a heartfelt presentation of a mega check to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention – VA Chapter. Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of a crucial dialogue for the industry’s future!
Important: please register a maximum of two (2) guests per company. If space is available, we will open to more guests per company on October 18.
Don’t miss this opportunity to engage in critical discussions and support a worthy cause! Register early – price will increase on October 18!
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Lunch Sponsor $500 – includes signage at event, logo/name on marketing materials
Select during online registration or email Rachel Fronius to sponsor!
SCHEDULE
10:45AM – 11:30AM Check-in and networking
11:30AM Lunch
12:00PM – 1:30PM Presentation
LOCATION
ABC-VA Hampton Roads Training Facility
530 Independence Parkway, Suite 500, Chesapeake, VA 23320
COST (Members Only)
Members Early Bird – $50
Members (starting 10/18) – $70
SUBSTITUTION/CANCELLATION POLICY
Substitutions are welcome at any time if the originally registered individual(s) can no longer attend. Please note: a reservation constitutes a financial commitment unless cancellations are made 48 hours in advance.
Questions?
Contact Jamie Carrow
by Jessica Gillette | Mar 27, 2024
BASIC RIGGING SAFETY TRAINING
Friday, June 7, 2024 | 7:00AM – 4:00PM
This training is for individuals who work under the supervision of a competent person and, on a routine basis, perform rigging work engaged in lifting loads other than rigging for special lifts, or the erection, dismantling, jumping or reconfiguring of cranes or all of these. This person is also trained to communicate guidance and direction to a crane operator in lifting, hoisting, moving, or releasing a load.
Upon completion of this course, employees shall be able to demonstrate specific knowledge of the following:
• Hand, voice and radio communications
• Proficiency in hand and verbal signals, including the standard method for hand signals as required by ASME B30.3-2004, ASME B30.5-2007 and ASME B30.6-2003
• Rigging hardware, including: Hooks and similar attaching devices; shackles, clips, and clamps; and taglines
• Synthetic/wire rope slings
• Common load configurations and positioning
• Personal fall protection methods
• Emergency procedures
• Hazards and restrictions associated with working adjacent to overhead electric lines and equipment.
Attendees should provide their own rigging equipment. Doing so will provide the opportunity to learn how to properly use and inspect their own equipment.
LOCATION
ABC-VA Central Virginia Training Facility
1600 E Parham Road, Richmond, VA 23228
COST
Member: $110
Non-Member: $145
QUESTIONS
Contact Sherrie Dickerson
by Jessica Gillette | Mar 26, 2024
CURSO DE OSHA DE 30 HORAS – ESPAÑOL (OSHA 30 HOUR COURSE – SPANISH)
Comienza el 28 de mayo de 2024 (Begins May 28, 2024) | 8:00AM – 4:00PM
La capacitación es una necesidad en esta industria y conocer las regulaciones de OSHA garantiza la seguridad en el lugar de trabajo y evita percances y multas de OSHA. El curso de 30 horas de OSHA combina información textual importante con ejemplos relevantes de la vida real del campo y presentaciones en video. Inscríbase y aprenda las regulaciones de OSHA y reciba su tarjeta de finalización de 30 horas de OSHA.
English translation: Training is a necessity in this industry and knowing OSHA regulations ensures jobsite safety and prevents mishaps and OSHA fines. The OSHA 30-Hour Course combines important textual information with relevant, real-life examples from the field and video presentations. Enroll and learn OSHA regulations and receive your OSHA 30-Hour completion card.
INSTRUCTORA/INSTRUCTOR
Omar Lopez, Work Safety Lab
CRONOGRAMA/SCHEDULE
Curso de 4 sesiones: 28, 29, 30 y 31 de mayo
4-Session Course: May 28, 29, 30 & 31
7:30AM – 4:00PM
Se proporciona desayuno continental, refrigerios envasados, café/agua y almuerzo para llevar.
English translation: Continental breakfast, pre-packaged snacks, coffee/water and boxed lunch provided
UBICACIÓN/LOCATION
Centro de capacitación ABC-VA Central VA / ABC-VA Central VA Training Facility
1600 E Parham Road, Richmond, VA 23228
COSTO/COST
Miembro/Member – $495
No es miembro/Non-Member – $695
POLÍTICA DE CANCELACIÓN/CANCELLATION POLICY
Tenga en cuenta que una reserva constituye un compromiso financiero a menos que las cancelaciones se realicen con 72 horas de antelación.
English translation: Please note that a reservation constitutes a financial commitment unless cancellations are made 72 hours in advance.
¿Preguntas?/Questions?
Sherrie Dickerson
by Jessica Gillette | Mar 7, 2024
CPR, AED & FIRST AID CERTIFICATION
**FULL. Please email Rachel Fronius for waitlist.**
Thursday, December 5, 2024 | 8:30AM-12:30PM
ABC 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.
INSTRUCTOR
Jamie Carrow, ABC-VA
LOCATION **PLEASE NOTE OUR NEW ADDRESS**
ABC-VA Hampton Roads Training Facility
530 Independence Parkway, Suite 500, Chesapeake, VA 23320 (behind the Home Depot and Lowes on Battlefield Boulevard)
*Student parking and entrance is in the back of the building.*
COST
Member: $87
Non-Member: $100
SUBSTITUTIONS/CANCELLATION POLICY
Substitutions are welcome at any time if the originally registered individual can no longer attend. Cancellations must be made with 48 hours.
CLASS CONTACT
Rachel Fronius
by Jessica Gillette | Mar 7, 2024
CPR, AED & FIRST AID CERTIFICATION
**FULL. Please email Rachel Fronius for waitlist.**
Wednesday, November 6, 2024 | 8:30AM-12:30PM
ABC 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.
INSTRUCTOR
Jamie Carrow, ABC-VA
LOCATION **PLEASE NOTE OUR NEW ADDRESS**
ABC-VA Hampton Roads Training Facility
530 Independence Parkway, Suite 500, Chesapeake, VA 23320 (behind the Home Depot and Lowes on Battlefield Boulevard)
*Student parking and entrance is in the back of the building.*
COST
Member: $87
Non-Member: $100
SUBSTITUTIONS/CANCELLATION POLICY
Substitutions are welcome at any time if the originally registered individual can no longer attend. Cancellations must be made with 48 hours.
CLASS CONTACT
Rachel Fronius
