This course covers the OSHA Excavation Standard and safety and health aspects of excavation and trenching. Course topics include practical soil mechanics and its relationship to the stability of shored and unshored slopes and walls of excavations, introduction of various types of shoring (wood timbers and hydraulic), soil classification, and use of protective systems. Testing methods are demonstrated and students participate in workshops in the use of instruments such as penetrometers, torvane shears, and engineering rods. Upon course completion students will have the ability to assess their employer’s compliance with the OSHA Excavation Standard, utilize soil testing methods to classify soil types, determine protective systems for excavation operations, and training requirements.

Notes: This is a 24-hour course held over three days and held at an Off-Site location (SUEZ Water).

Tuesday: 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Wednesday: 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Thursday: 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

By signing up for this class you are committing to attend ALL 3 DAYS. YOU MUST ATTEND ALL 3 DAYS TO RECEIVE AN OSHA CARD. Please limit attendees to five or less per company.

Grab a bite to eat in the SUB, or pack your lunch, and drop in anytime between noon and 1 p.m. for an informal opportunity to meet some of the OSHA staff, get a quick update, and ask any burning OSHA questions. Be sure to bring your own food – lunch will not be provided. 

This course discuses when COHE applies to work activities. Identifies steps to complete effective Lockout / Tagout. Explains the process for group lockout. Describes the purpose of Energy Isolation Procedures and Job Hazard Analysis/ Risk Assessment

Covers OSHA standards on gas detection, ventilation, communications, rescue and retrieval, along with respiratory standards in an “Immediately Dangerous to Life and Health” (IDLH) environment. Target audience: Anyone who is expected to work in permit confined spaces

Upon completion of this 4 hour course you will receive a CPR/First Aid certification card from Medic First Aid

Willing to enhance basic information to an advanced level of how to investigate incidents (accidents) in the workplace. Present basics on emergency preparedness 101 for personal as well as professional situations. Control of Hazardous Energy (CoHE) 101 – I’m never convinced that most safety professionals understand the basics of this OSHA Focus Four.

Following an initial 40 hours of HAZWOPER training, OSHA requires an annual update of 8-hour refresher training, pursuant to 29 CFR 1910.120. This course is designed for general site workers who remove hazardous waste or who are exposed or potentially exposed to hazardous substances or health hazards in a Hazardous Material situation.  Annual refresher training reinforces knowledge of proper hazardous waste operations and emergency response, highlighting key OSHA issues and points to promote effective and efficient decision making and performance.

Course will cover:

• Consensus standards
• Dynamics of a Fall
• Fall hazard recognition and assessment
• Understanding impact forces
• Hierarchy of Controls
• Procedures for continuous SAH
• Selection, application, and use of fall protection systems
• Calculating fall clearance

General handling and safety precautions, overview of cylinder types and construction, proper use and application, proper PPE. Class direction can and usually is modified from fielding questions from those in attendance.