Construction Industry 29CFR1926

General Industry 29CFR1910

10-Hour & 30-Hour Outreach Safety Training
An introduction to OSHA construction industry health and safety standards. Designed for front line supervisors and others responsible for construction operations, the course provides basic knowledge and understanding of OSHA standards. Course topics include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Introduction and use of OSHA standards
• OSHA Act, general duty clause
• Employee/employer responsibilities
• Competent person defined
• Hazard communication standard
• First Aid / CPR / AED
• Accident Investigations, Site Inspections
• General healthy and safety provisions
• Housekeeping, sanitary
• Personal Protective Equipment
• Fire protection, prevention and safety
• Welding and burning
• Hand and power tool safety
• Electrical standards
• GFCIs, Lock Out / Tag Out
• Ladders/scaffolds and personal lifts
• Fall protection
• Trenching and excavation
• Confined space
• Slips, Trips, and Falls
• Excavations and trenching
• Materials handling, storage, disposal
• Cranes, Derricks, Hoists
• Stairways, Floors and openings
• Ladders/Scaffolds/Personal Lifts
• Fall Protection
• Trenching and Excavation
• Cranes, Derricks, Hoists
• Stairways, Floors, and Openings

 Fall Protection
OSHA 29 CFR 1926, Subpart M

OSHA requires training in fall prevention techniques for all personnel involved in elevated work with an unprotected edge of 6 feet or more to the next landing or to the ground. This program is intended to provide the basic training necessary for employees to evaluate their work area for fall hazards, and to provide appropriate fall protection measure for the prevention of injuries.

Course objectives

• Introduction to OSHA 29 CFR 1926 Subpart M
• Definitions
• Determining Roof widths and fall hazards
• Fall protection systems
• Guardrail systems
• Personal fall arrest systems
• Positioning device systems
• Sample fall protection plan

Training requirements

• Prior to performing construction work in areas where falls over 6 feet may occur
• On new projects using fall protection
• After any injury

Class length 2 hours 

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Confined Space Entry

OSHA 29 CFR 1910.146

This course is designed to enable participants to recognize, evaluate, and reduce safety and health hazards associated with permit-required confined space entry.

The program helps the students understand the OSHA requirements 29 CFR 1910.146, for permitted confined space entry. It includes, but is not limited to introduction to written confined space entry program; monitoring-testing of atmosphere; understanding of confined space hazards; duties of: authorized entrants, attendants and supervisors; proper use of personal protective equipment, and understanding the use of confined space entry equipment.

Course objectives

• Introduction to the Confined Space Standard OSHA 29 CFR 1910.146
• Definitions under 1910.146
• Hazard determination
• Site evaluation and identification
• Air quality analysis
• Lock out / tag out requirements
• Entry permits
• Personal protective equipment
• Respiratory protection
• Rescue requirements and techniques
• Site safety requirements
• Skills session
• Hands-on entry

Training requirements

• Initially, prior to working in "confined spaces"
• Specific training in new confined space hazards.
• Refresher training is recommended in intervals of 3 years, or as specified by company protocol.

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Employee Emergency Response & Egress /Evacuation Plans  Fire Protection/Prevention OSHA 29 CFR 1910.38 OSHA requires employers to prepare an emergency response plan that will ensure the health and safety of all employees in the event of fire, medical emergency, or similar incident that could affect the health or safety of employees. Each employee must be educated annually in the company's emergency response procedures and fire response plan. Course objectives Introduction to the Emergency Response Standard Emergency Response Chain of Command Emergency Communications Accounting of Personnel Identification of Workplace Fire Hazards Procedures for Performing Emergency Shut Down Operations Rescue and Medical Response Additional Reporting Training requirements When an Initial Emergency Plan is developed For all new employees When procedures have been updated When exercises show that performance must be improved At least annually Class length 2 hours       ************************************* Hazard Communication (Employee Right-to-Know) OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1200 / OSHA 29 CFR 1926.59 OSHA requires training in this standard for all employees who may be exposed to hazardous chemicals under normal operating conditions or in foreseeable emergencies. Office workers and other employees who may encounter hazardous chemicals in non-routine circumstances are exempt from this standard, however training in the standard is recommended to raise the awareness level for all employees. Course objectives Introduction to the hazard communication standard Definitions relative to 1910.1200 Properties of hazardous materials Containers and labeling requirements Physical and health hazards involving hazardous materials Material safety data sheets How to read an MSDS Where to find MSDS Employer requirements Employee requirements Procedures for purchasing hazardous materials Exposure prevention Personal protective equipment Safe work practices Company hazard communication policies and procedures Training requirements For all new employees When procedures or policies have been updated When new hazards are introduced into the workplace Annually Class length 1 hour   ***********************************    Bloodborne Pathogens Safety OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1030 OSHA requires training in this standard for all employees who may be exposed to blood, potentially infectious materials and other certain bodily fluids which may contain bloodborne pathogens such as the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and the Hepatitis B Virus (HBV). Training is required for all medical workers/technicians, housekeeping personnel, laundry workers, and other personnel who may be exposed to blood or other potentially infectious materials. Course objectives Introduction to the bloodborne pathogens standard Epidemiology and symptoms of bloodborne diseases Exposure and transmission of BBP Exposure control Task assessment—preventing exposure to BBP Work practice procedures, engineering controls Personal protective equipment selection, handling, decontamination and disposal Hepatitis B vaccination, safety, benefits, methods of administration and availability Accident/emergency procedures, reporting and follow-up Warning labels, signs and color coding Training requirements At the time of initial assignment to covered duties At least annually Course length 3 hours for initial course 1-1½ hours for annual refresher ********************************* Respirator Protection and Fit Testing OSHA standards require employers to establish a respiratory protection program to safeguard employee health while working in hazardous conditions.  If oxygen is insufficient, or toxic substances are present, OSHA mandates that respiratory protection be used.  Training provided includes, but is not limited to: Types of Respirators Selection of Respiratory Protection Worksite Specific Procedures Employee Training Qualitative Fit Testing Medical Evaluation, Monitoring and Surveillance Cleaning, Maintenance and Repair of Respirators Program Administration and Recordkeeping Training requirements: Must be provided to any employee who works in, or may be exposed to conditions hazardous to their health Must be provided to new employees Refresher training must be provided annually Fit testing must be performed annually Medicals must be performed annually Class Length: 8 hours ************************************** Material Handling  OSHA 29CFR1926, Subpart H / OSHA 29CFR1910, Subpart N Moving, handling, and storing materials involves tasks such as hoisting, power truck driving, and manually carrying supplies. Improper handling often causes costly injuries.  This course is for people who lift, carry, transport, store, and dispose of loads using their own hands and body, or mechanical equipment.  Classes may be tailored to your specific needs.  Training includes, but is not limited to the following topics: Safety awareness of mechanical equipment Proper manual lifting techniques and back safety Body mechanics and ergonomic awareness Job pre-planning and accident prevention ************************************** Trenching and Excavations    OSHA 29CFR 1926.650 OSHA mandates that employees be trained in proper trenching and excavation procedures to prevent construction site accidents. Trenching and excavation are considered the most dangerous of any work site operations.  Workers must be trained to recognize potentially hazardous conditions, learn how to reduce or mitigate accidents, and to protect themselves and co-workers from harm.  Training includes, but is not limited to the following topics: Familiarization with the OSHA standard How to recognize hazardous conditions Cave-ins and other excavation related hazards Soil types and conditions Procedures for mitigating hazards Falls, falling loads, hazardous atmospheres Incidents involving mobile equipment Training Requirements: Whenever there are new employees Whenever there are changes in responsibilities Whenever it is obvious training or re-training is needed Training may be tailored to your needs ************************************* Forklift Training OSHA 29 CFR 1910.178 OSHA requires that only trained and authorized operators be permitted to operate a powered industrial vehicle. Operators must be trained in the safe inspection and operation of powered industrial vehicles. Course objectives Certification Forklift design and operating procedures Pre-use inspection and maintenance Re-fueling and recharging the unit Load positioning and stability - hazardous loads Rules of the road and general safety requirements Material handling and storage requirements Special forklift features - manlifts, fork extensions and work area protection Student hands-on and skills evaluation Training requirements Initially, prior to use Specific training on new equipment When performance must be improved Refresher programs in intervals of not more than 3 years Class length 4-6 hours for new students 1 hour for general refresher