by Jessica Gillette | Aug 19, 2024
OSHA 511 – OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH 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
August 26 – 29, 2024 | 8:00AM – 4:00PM
This course covers OSHA Standards, policies, and procedures in general industry. Topics include scope and application of the OSHA General Industry Standards, general industry principles and special emphasis on those areas in general industry which are most hazardous. Upon course completion students will have the ability to define general industry terms found in the OSHA General Industry Standards, identify hazards which occur in general industry, locate and determine appropriate OSHA General Industry Standards, policies, and procedures, and describe the use of OSHA General Industry Standards and regulations to supplement an ongoing safety and health program.
Student Contact Hours: 26
Prerequisites: None
Course Includes: Student binder, OSHA CFR 1910, Lunch and Refreshments for in-person classes
LOCATION
ABC-VA Northern Virginia Training Facility
42680 Trade West Drive, Dulles, VA 20166
COST
$845
SCHEDULE
Please visit CRSC registration link above
by Jessica Gillette | Aug 15, 2024
2024 PROJECT MANAGERS ACADEMY
October 16 – 18, 2024 | 8:00AM – 6:00PM | See detailed schedule below
**We are officially at capacity. Please email Shaye Currie to be put on waitlist.**
This three-day intensive program is geared toward Project Managers who are looking to improve their skills in the day-to-day management of successful construction projects and the leadership of today’s construction team. Students will sharpen their estimating, resource control, contract administration, scheduling and management skills through case studies and group exercises facilitated by three of our industry’s most talented instructors and construction leaders. Participants of this program will dramatically accelerate their growth and overall performance, thus increasing their value to their company and clients.
This program is limited to 25 participants. Register early! Registration deadline is Wednesday, October 9.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
The academy is designed for project managers and estimators with at least two years of on-the-job experience.
SPEAKERS
Patrick Dean, ABC Virginia
Nick Giambra, Aegis Consultants
Shannon Kualii, E.E. Reed Construction East Coast, L.P.
Rich Ruckman, S-Works Construction Corp.
Mike Quadros, E.E. Reed Construction East Coast, L.P.
SCHEDULE
October 16 8:00AM-6:00PM Dinner and networking after class
October 17 8:00AM-6:00PM Dinner and networking after class
October 18 8:00AM-12:00PM Certificate Ceremony takes place on last day
COST
Member – $795
Non-Member – $1,100
Includes all course materials, lunch and dinner and drinks during networking portion
SUBSTITUTION/CANCELLATION POLICY
Substitutions are welcome at any time if the originally registered individual(s) can no longer attend. Please note that a reservation constitutes a financial commitment unless cancellations are made by Wednesday, October 9, 2024 EOD.
Questions?
Contact Erin Stamer
by Jessica Gillette | Aug 7, 2024
24-HOUR COMPETENT PERSON FALL PROTECTION TRAINING
November 19, 20 & 21, 2024 | 7:00AM – 4:00PM
In Accordance with ANSI Standard Z359.2
(Conforms to the 24-Hour Training Requirements of the EM-385-1-1 2014 Edition)
EM385-1-1 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.
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 15 students.**
LOCATION **PLEASE NOTE OUR NEW ADDRESS**
ABC-VA Hampton Roads Training Facility
530 Independence Parkway, Suite 500 Chesapeake, VA 23320
*Attendee parking and entrance is located in the back of the building.*
COST
Member – $595
Non-Member – $800
SCHEDULE
3-Day Course
November 19, 20 & 21
7:00AM – 4:00PM
Continental breakfast, pre-packaged snacks, coffee/water and boxed lunch provided
CANCELLATION POLICY
Please note that a reservation constitutes a financial commitment unless cancellations are made 48 hours in advance.
Questions?
Contact Jamie Carrow
by Jessica Gillette | Jun 12, 2024
CLAIMS MANAGEMENT: PLAN WHERE YOU’RE GOING OR END UP SOMEWHERE ELSE
Tuesday, July 16, 2024 | 11:30AM – 1:00PM | Lunch provided
Join us for an essential seminar on construction project claims management with Neil Lowenstein, thrice-named a top lawyer among the region and nationally.
What We Will Cover:
🔹 Strategy Planning: Learn to recognize, preserve, develop, and resolve project claims effectively.
🔹 Types of Claims: Understand how to manage claims related to changes, differing site conditions, delays, work disputes, non-payment, and more.
🔹 Participant Viewpoints: Gain insights from different tiers of project participants to navigate claims successfully.
Our goal is to help you avoid the claims you can and confidently manage and resolve those you cannot. Don’t miss this opportunity to improve your claims management skills and ensure smoother project execution!
FACILITATOR
Neil Lowenstein, Principal, Woods Rogers – Neil Lowenstein has been a dedicated attorney at Woods Rogers Vandeventer Black since 1989, specializing in construction law, government contract law, suretyship, fidelity law, and alternative dispute resolution. He is an experienced litigator with expertise in administrative and regulatory matters. Read Neil’s full, impressive bio here
LOCATION **PLEASE NOTE OUR NEW ADDRESS**
ABC-VA Hampton Roads Training Facility
530 Independence Parkway, Suite 500, Chesapeake, VA 23320
**Student parking and entrance is in the back of the building.**
COST
Members – $67
Non-Members – $97
Lunch provided
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 | May 30, 2024
Leadership Institute
October 31, 2024 | 11:30AM – 1:00PM
End of year celebration! 🥳 Please note: this time is different from typical sessions.
Please note: Leadership Institute kicked off in April 2024 and is closed to new applicants.
Sessions (began April 4)
- Program Kickoff & the ABCs of ABC (Instructor: Patrick Dean, ABC-VA | April 4)
- The Purpose Driven Life (Instructor: Spencer Teel, TEEL Construction | April 25)
- Behavior Profile Workshop & Emotional Intelligence (Instructor: Brooke Johnson, Hensel Phelps | May 16)
- What Makes a Leader? (Instructor: Patrick Dean, ABC-VA | May 30)
- Situational Leadership (Instructor: Brian Fish, Hensel Phelps | June 27)
- Identifying Ideal Team Players (Instructor: Steve Skinner, WCS Construction | July 18)
- Stephen Covey’s Speed of Trust (Instructor: Mike Bellaman, ABC National | August 15)
- Effective Communication (Instructor: Ashley Campbell, HITT Contracting | September 12)
- Corporate Culture and Ethics (Instructor: Steve Daves, R.W. Murray | October 10)
- Career Development (Instructor: Mark Bailey, TMG Construction | October 24)
- End of Year Celebration (October 31, 11:30AM – 1:00PM)
LOCATION
ABC-VA Northern Virginia Headquarters
42680 Trade West Drive, Dulles, VA 20166
