by Jessica Gillette | Sep 19, 2024
OSHA 510 – OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARDS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY
This is a Chesapeake Region Safety Council course – REGISTER HERE
October 15 – 18, 2024 | 8:00AM – 4:00PM
This 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.
Student Contact Hours: 26
Prerequisites: None
Course Includes: Student binder, OSHA CFR 1926, Lunch and Refreshments
- This course is a prerequisite to the OSHA #500 Trainer Course in Occupational Safety and Health Standards for the Construction Industry
- This course is a required courses for the Public Sector Safety & Health Fundamentals Certificate Program for Construction
LOCATION
ABC-VA Central VA Training Facility
1600 E Parham Road, Richmond, VA 23228
COST
$845
SCHEDULE
Please visit CRSC registration link above
by Jessica Gillette | Aug 22, 2024
24-HOUR COMPETENT PERSON FALL PROTECTION TRAINING
Begins November 12, 2024 | 7:30AM – 4:00PM
In Accordance with ANSI Standard Z359.2
(Conforms to the 24-Hour Training Requirements of the EM-385-1-1 2014 Edition)
This 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.
Topics Include:
– An integrated study of hazard recognition and abatement principles related to falls on construction worksites.
– Available equipment, equipment use, maintenance, storage and inspection requirements to maintain compliance
– Basic rescue techniques and emergency action procedures
– 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.
Additional Topics Include:
– Equipment selection, Inspection and Donning
– Fall Prevention/Restraint/Arrest
– Fall Hazard Elimination
– Passive v. Active Systems
– Fall arrest rescue systems
– Selection and usage on non-certified anchorages
– Authorized persons’ duties and responsibilities
– Competent persons’ duties and responsibilities
– Testing of fall protection equipment
– “Hands-On” scenario of fall protection systems
– OSHA and ANSI Standards of Fall Protection
Who Should Attend:
Anyone 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.
What To Bring:
Bring 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.
**Class is limited to 24 students.**
LOCATION
ABC-VA Central Virginia Training Facility
1600 E Parham Road, Richmond, VA 23228
COST
Member – $595
Non-Member – $800
SCHEDULE
3-Day Course
November 12, 19 & 26, 2024
7:30AM – 4:00PM
Pre-packaged snacks, coffee/water and boxed lunch provided
CANCELLATION POLICY
Please note that a reservation constitutes a financial commitment unless cancellations are made 72 hours in advance.
Questions?
Contact Sherrie Dickerson
by Jessica Gillette | Aug 22, 2024
NFPA 70E ELECTRICAL SAFETY TRAINING
Tuesday, October 29, 2024 | 8:00AM – 12:00PM
This training will introduce your workers to the basics of how electricity functions and how to work around it safely.
Electricity 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)
The purpose of this training program is to familiarize workers with best practices when working around electricity, how electricity works, and its hazards.
Electrical Safety Training Class Topic Overview:
• Overview of how electricity works
• Definitions of common electrical terms
• Overview of grounding
• How to avoid electrical shock
• Electrical shock injuries
• Safety rules when working with electricity
• Working with generators safely
• Personal Protective Equipment for electrical work
• Lockout/Tagout and hazardous energy
• What to do in an electrical emergency
• OSHA Standard 29 CFR 1926 Subpart K compliant
Course Outcomes
After 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.
Who should take this course?
Any employee who will work with or near electricity in the workplace.
COST
Members: $300
Non-Members: $375
Includes snacks and course materials
LOCATION
ABC-VA Central VA Training Facility
1600 E Parham Road, Richmond, VA 23228
CONTACT
Sherrie Dickerson
by Jessica Gillette | Aug 19, 2024
MOBILE ELEVATING WORK PLATFORMS (MEWP) TRAINER COURSE
REGISTER HERE
Friday, October 11, 2024 | 8:00AM – 4:00PM
This is a comprehensive training program for Mobile Elevating Work Platforms (MEWP) to prepare employees to train on hazard identification, inspection and safe operating practices back at their facility. Upon completion of this course attendees will have the skills and knowledge necessary to ensure safe work practices and procedures.
Topics Include:
- Inspection of potential work areas for hazards
- Operator Training
- Operator familiarization
- Equipment Pre-start Inspection
- Safe operating practices
- Operator, User, and Owner Responsibilities
Course Includes: Instructor Resource Binder and Mobile Elevating Work Platforms (MEWP) PowerPoint Presentation on USB, lunch and refreshments
Course Flyer
LOCATION
ABC-VA Northern Virginia Training Facility
42680 Trade West Drive, Dulles, VA 20166
COST
Members – $375
Non-Members – $475
SCHEDULE
Please visit CRSC registration link above
by Jessica Gillette | Aug 19, 2024
OSHA 501 – TRAINER COURSE IN OSHA STANDARDS FOR GENERAL INDUSTRY
REGISTER HERE
Offered by Mid Atlantic OTI Education Center, this course will be held at ABC-VA Northern Virginia Training Facility, Host Training Organization
October 7 – 10, 2024 | 8:00AM – 4:00PM
This course is designed for individuals interested in teaching the 10 and 30-hour general industry safety and health Outreach training program to their employees and other interested groups. Using the OSHA General Industry Standards as a guide, special emphasis is placed on those topics required in the 10- and 30-hour programs as well as those which are most hazardous. Students are briefed on effective instructional approaches and use of visual aids and handouts. This course allows the student to become a trainer in the OSHA Outreach Training Program, to conduct both 10- and 30-hour General Industry Outreach classes, and to issue cards to participants after verifying course completion. Students who wish to participate as authorized trainers in the OSHA Outreach Training Program must prepare a presentation on an assigned OSHA General Industry Outreach Training Program topic individually or as part of a group and successfully pass a written exam at the end of the course.
Class Topics:
- OSH Act, and OSHA Standards
- Recordkeeping
- Walking & Working Surfaces
- Means of Egress & Fire Protection
- Personal Protective Equipment
- Lockout / Tagout
- Welding, Cutting & Brazing
- Electrical Standards & Work Practices
- Hazard Communication
- Confined Space
- Safety & Health Problems
- Hand & Power Tools
- Outreach Training Program Requirements
- Training Techniques
Student Contact Hours: 26
Prerequisites: Students must successfully complete the OSHA #511 Occupational Safety and Health Standards for General Industry and have five (5) years of safety and health work experience in general industry. A degree in occupational safety and health, a Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or a Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) designation may be substituted for two (2) years of work related experience. Students should obtain guidance on whether they meet this requirement from the OSHA Training Institute Education Center where they intend to receive the training. Authorized OSHA General Industry Outreach Training Program trainers are required to attend OSHA #503 Update for General Industry Outreach Trainers at least once every four (4) years to maintain their trainer status.
Industry OSHA Standards courses (#510, #511, and #5410) must be completed not later than seven (7) years prior to completing the relevant Industry Trainer course (#500, #501, and #5400).
The Prerequisite Verification Form is required to complete the registration process. Click this link Prerequisite Verification Form, or print and send the documentation to our office via email to info@oshamidatlantic.org or fax 410-281-1350
Course Includes: Student binder, OSHA CFR 1910, USB which includes:
- PowerPoint Presentation
- Video clips
- Test Questions
- Additional resource information
LOCATION
ABC-VA Northern Virginia Training Facility
42680 Trade West Drive, Dulles, VA 20166
COST
$845
SCHEDULE
Please visit CRSC registration link above
