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24-Hour Competent Person Fall Protection Training 11/19 HR

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

Leadership Institute – End of Year Celebration 10/31

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


COURSE CONTACT
Erin Stamer

Leadership Institute – Career Development 10/24

Leadership Institute
October 24, 2024  |  3:30PM – 5:30PM
Career Development with Mark Bailey of TMG Construction

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


COURSE CONTACT
Erin Stamer

Virginia Cross-Connection Device Worker Certification Course 1/22 NV

ABOUT THIS COURSE
Begins Wednesday, January 22, 2025
As 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).

This 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.

* 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.

**LIMITED TO 12 PARTICIPANTS**

SCHEDULE
Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, January 22, 23 & 24
Thursday and Friday, January 30 & 31
8:00AM – 5:00PM
Please note: lunch is NOT included.

LOCATION
ABC-VA Northern Virginia Training Facility
42680 Trade West Drive, Dulles, VA 20166

COST
Member – $995
Non-Member – $995
**Please note: cost includes instruction only.**

CANCELLATION/SUBSTITUTION POLICY
Please note that a reservation constitutes a financial commitment unless cancellations are made by 5:00PM on Wednesday, January 15, 2025. Substitutions are welcome at any time if the originally registered individual(s) can no longer attend.

Questions?
Contact Erin Stamer

Bluebeam Reading Construction Documents 10/30 HR

Bluebeam Reading Construction Documents 10/30 HR

Bluebeam Reading Construction Documents (Virtual)
October 30 – 31, 2024  |  2:00PM – 5:00PM

This two-part online program is for entry-level architectural or engineering designers, apprentices, entry-level tradespersons, project coordinators, assistant project managers, new project managers, estimators, specialty sales representatives, or anyone in career transition looking for a refresher.

Designed to quickly familiarize students with the basics of reading and understanding construction documents. From navigating title block information to combing through specification documents, participants will learn how to navigate a project and understand the material and construction requirements.

Instructor: Troy DeGroot, Bluebeam Certified Instructor, UChapter2 | Owner
As a Bluebeam Certified Consultant, Bluebeam Certified Instructor, and Implementation Specialist, Troy travels the country training over 2,000 students annually with customized tools and workflows. It is these extensive and diverse training opportunities that have led to Troy being a requested annual presenter at AIA meetings, Bluebeam Academy and Bluebeam’s very own eXtreme Conference (XCON).

With over 20 years in the industry, Troy has cultivated a deep understanding of the requirements of customers, the needs of end users, common goals of management, and the capacities of the technology. He has led many companies through successful software implementations and training. Having served as the BIM Manager for a large multi-discipline engineering firm, he provides a broad understanding of the industry and the evolution of technology.

SCHEDULE
Wednesday, October 30, 2024
Thursday, October 31, 2024
2:00PM – 5:00PM

COST
$329 ABC Member
$460 Non-Member

Visit our Bluebeam page for more information on the entire program.

Contact us if you have any questions.