Course Descriptions
Taught by Certified Instructors


2.5 Hour Hazardous Energy Control (Lockout/Tagout)
This course examines the threats employees face from the potential hazards of uncontrolled hazardous energy and explains the OSHA Standard 29 CFR 1910.147 regarding such dangers. Basic topics covered are: the various types of energy hazards, procedures for removing equipment from service and proper procedures for restoring equipment to service. This training is required for individuals involved in energy isolation and control or for those individuals responsible for such personnel.

4 Hour Respiratory Protection Management
This 4 Hour course will educate site managers and employees who wear respirators about airborne hazards and how to protect themselves according to OSHA's 29 CFR 1910.134 standard. Respiratory hazards can include solvent vapors, metal dusts, welding fumes, and more. Selecting, using, and maintaining the appropriate equipment is absolutely essential to prevent occupation lung disease and to meet the requirements of the regulations. This course will review using, fitting, and caring for air purifying respirators (APR), powered air purifying respirators (PAPR), as well as the self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA).

4/8 Hour Excavation and Trenching
The 4 hour course is designed to provide basic understanding of the OSHA Standard 29 CFR 1926 Sub Part P, including soil classification, sloping, benching, and shoring. This course is useful as a review or as an initial training program for those involved in trenching. The 8 hour comprehensive course expands on the initial course with "hands-on" use of equipment and actual excavation (machines and equipment provided by the customers).

4 Hour Scaffolding Safety
This 4 hour course is designed to provide a basic understanding and working knowledge of the OSHA 29 CFR 1926 Sub Part L standard. This includes setup a tear-down of standard types of scaffolds, discussion of other unique scaffolds, as well as necessary fall protection. This course is beneficial to the competent person who inspects and trains others on the setup, disassembly, and use of scaffolds.

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