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Health Hazard Awareness (one day seminar)

This course provides an introduction to common health hazards that are encountered in the workplace. These health hazards will include exposure to chemicals, asbestos, silica and lead. The course will feature these topics: identification of hazard; sources of exposure; health hazard information; evaluation of exposure; and engineering and work practice controls. The course materials will include an instructor and student manual; workshops and group activities; and PowerPoint presentations. The course is designed as an awareness course for employers and employees.

Health Hazard Awareness (half day seminar)

There are also half day seminar schedules for this program. Please inquire further by calling (808) 537-6206.

Respiratory Protection (three day course)

This course will teach participants how to establish, maintain, and monitor a respirator program following the OSHA requirements found in 29 CFR 1910.134. The proper selection and use of respiratory protection will be discussed and participants will learn to evaluate compliance with OSHA respiratory protection standards. Other specific topics include respiratory protection programs, fit testing, and respiratory protection equipment care and maintenance.

Learn to:

  • Identify and describe the major elements of a respiratory protection program following 29 CFR 1910.134
  • Discuss technical aspects for the proper selection and use of respirators
  • Evaluate compliance with OSHA’s respiratory protection standard
  • Conduct exercises on respirator selection
  • Discuss qualitative and quantitative fit testing
  • Use a large array of respirators and support equipment through hands-on training

Topics covered:

  • Terminology
  • Respirator fit testing
  • OSHA and ANSI standards
  • Respirator selection
  • NIOSH certifications and medical evaluation recommendations
  • Maintenance and care Medical evaluations
  • Supplied air respirators
  • Training and information Self-contained breathing apparatus
  • Respirator use Confined space entry
  • Recordkeeping

Heavy Equipment Operator’s Safety Overview (one day seminar)

This course provides a basic understanding of Heavy equipment safety on the construction worksite. The course will feature these topics: Daily pre-start inspection and operation techniques, safety in mounting/dismounting equipment, rigging and lifting with mobile construction equipment, hand signals for construction equipment, identification of hazards associated with mobile construction equipment, and how to avoid and what to do when you hit utilities.  The course materials will include an instructor and student manual; workshops and group activities; and PowerPoint presentations. The course is designed as an awareness course for employers and employees.