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ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION, 4 HR
Proactive safety - the aggressive pursuit of zero accidents - relies not only on knowledge of safe work principles and practices, but also on a positive attitude toward safety among all employees and managers. Topics include hazard recognition and classification; ergonomic hazards; accident investigation; performing safety audits; personal responsibility for safe work practices; and developing a positive attitude toward safety, which results in a readiness to respond effectively when a dangerous situation arises. A Safety Audit checklist will be provided to participants.
Cost: $75
July 14, 2009, 8 a.m. - Noon
#55567
Scott Community College - Environmental Education Center
November 19, 2009, 12:30 - 4:30 p.m.
#69290
Black Hawk College - Business & Community Education Center
March 1, 2010, 12:30 - 4:30 p.m.
#69333
Scott Community College - Environmental Education Center
AERIAL LIFT SAFETY, 2 HR
This course provides basic training on the safe operation of various types of aerial lifts such as man lifts, bucket trucks, boom lifts, articulating arm lifts, scissor lifts, and similar equipment. The course covers types of accidents involving aerial lifts, basic safe operating requirements for all types of aerial lifts, fall protection requirements, special requirements for boom type lifts and scissor lifts, and training requirements.
Cost: $35
April 20, 2009, 8 - 10 a.m.
#63302
Black Hawk College - Business & Community Education Center
June 3, 2009, 8 - 10 a.m.
#55609
Scott Community College - Environmental Education Center
March 2, 2010, Noon - 2 p.m.
#69334
Scott Community College - Environmental Education Center
July 13, 2010, 10 a.m. - Noon
#69451
Scott Community College - Environmental Education Center
BEHAVIOR-BASED SAFETY, 2HR
This course is an introduction to Behavior-Based Safety (BBS) programs. Topics include a brief history, the principles of BBS, implementation and procedural steps, a review of BBS misconceptions, factors that shape human nature, continual safety improvement, training observers/coaches, and implementing safety observation procedures. Upon completion, participants will have an understanding of the BBS concept that encourages personal responsibility for safety from everyone in an organization, be able to identify the rewards of safe behavior, and avoid the pitfalls of affixing blame for unsafe behavior.
June 5, 2009, 1 - 3 p.m.
#55613
Scott Community College - Environmental Education Center
November 6, 2009, Noon - 2 p.m.
#69501
Black Hawk College - Business & Community Education Center
March 12, 2010, 1 - 3 p.m.
#69505
Scott Community College - Environmental Education Center
BLOODBORNE PATHOGENS IN INDUSTRY, 2 HR
There are numerous pathogens that can be transmitted by contacting the blood or body fluids of an infected individual. This training is designed to inform workers on how to prevent exposure to bloodborne pathogens, how to react in emergency situations involving bloodborne pathogens, how to properly decontaminate a site, and what to do if a worker is exposed. This training will also cover proper labeling of potentially infectious materials and proper disposal of sharps and other potentially infectious waste.
Cost: $35
July 15, 2009, 8 - 10 a.m.
#55645
Scott Community College - Environmental Education Center
November 6, 2009, 8 - 10 a.m.
#69498
Black Hawk College - Business & Community Education Center
March 12, 2010, 8 - 10 a.m.
#69502
Scott Community College - Environmental Education Center
CONFINED SPACE AWARENESS, 4 HR
This course covers classroom instruction including hazards, monitoring, and permit systems entry and exit procedures. Regulations specific for supervisors, attendants, and entrants will be addressed. Entry equipment, ventilation equipment, retrieval systems, and monitoring equipment will be introduced to all participants.
Cost: $75
July 21, 2009, 12:00pm - 4:00pm
#63336
Black Hawk College - Business & Community Education Center
April 7, 2010, 8 a.m. - Noon
#69351
Scott Community College - Environmental Education Center
July 13, 2010, 1 - 5 p.m.
#69452
Scott Community College - Environmental Education Center
DEVELOPING AN EFFECTIVE
SAFETY AND HEALTH PROGRAM, 4 HR
The keys to an effective safety and health program include an on-site safety committee and a thorough job hazard analysis. Participants will learn a step-by-step procedure for forming and managing an effective safety committee. Other topics include program development, planning and conducting meetings, job hazard analysis, accident investigation, and recordkeeping and reporting requirements. This course is designed for safety and health professionals, managers, team leaders, and others responsible for developing workplace safety and health programs.
Cost: $75
November 20, 2009, 12:30 - 4:30 p.m.
#69292
Scott Community College - Environmental Education Center
March 8, 2010, 12:30 - 4:30 p.m.
#69342
Scott Community College - Environmental Education Center
DOT REQUIRED HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
TRAINING, 8 HR
This course serves as the required training and refresher for shippers and handlers of hazardous materials. Topics include using a hazardous materials table, shipping papers, and preparation of packages for shippers and handlers. Participants are encouraged to bring questions and problems for class discussion.
Cost: $100
July 1, 2009, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
#55631
Scott Community College - Environmental Education Center
Price increase beginning September 1, 2009: $125
October 9, 2009, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
#69281
Black Hawk College - Business & Community Education Center
November 4, 2009, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
#69287
Scott Community College - Environmental Education Center
January 5, 2010, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
#69314
Black Hawk College - Business & Community Education Center
March 5, 2010, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
#69341
Scott Community College - Environmental Education Center
June 9, 2010, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
#69378
Black Hawk College - Business & Community Education Center
DRUG AND ALCOHOL SUBSTANCE
ABUSE AWARENESS, 2 HR
The purpose of Iowa's drug testing law (Iowa Code Section 730.5, paragraph 9.h. and Administrative Code Section 640) is to enhance worker safety by creating workplaces that are free of drugs and substance abuse. One tool available to private sector employers is drug testing (inclusive of alcohol testing). A private sector employer who chooses to use this tool must attend a minimum of two hours of initial training to begin, and a minimum of one hour annual update training. This training meets the initial two hour training requirement and includes information concerning the recognition of evidence of employee alcohol and other drug abuse, the documentation and corroboration of alcohol and drug abuse, and the referral of employees who abuse alcohol or other drugs to the employee assistance program or to the resource file maintained by the employer pursuant to paragraph "c", subparagraph (2) of the Iowa Code. This course satisfies the requirements for supervisor training.
Cost: $35
July 15, 2009, 10 a.m. - Noon
#55598
Scott Community College - Environmental Education Center
November 2, 2009, 10 a.m. - Noon
#69285
Scott Community College - Environmental Education Center
March 2, 2010, 8 - 10 a.m.
#69335
Scott Community College - Environmental Education Center
March 2, 2010, 12:30 - 2:30 p.m.
#69459
Black Hawk College - Business & Community Education Center
DRUG AND ALCOHOL SUBSTANCE
ABUSE REFRESHER TRAINING, 1 HR
The purpose of Iowa's drug testing law (Iowa Code Section 730.5, paragraph 9.h. and Administrative Code Section 640) is to enhance worker safety by creating workplaces that are free of drugs and substance abuse. One tool available to private sector employers is drug testing (inclusive of alcohol testing). A private sector employer who chooses to use this tool must attend a minimum of two hours of initial training to begin, and a minimum of one hour annual update training. This training meets the one hour annual refresher training requirement and includes information concerning the recognition of evidence of employee alcohol and other drug abuse, the documentation and corroboration of alcohol and drug abuse, and the referral of employees who abuse alcohol or other drugs to the employee assistance program.
Cost: $25
July 15, 2009, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
#55647
Scott Community College - Environmental Education Center
November 2, 2009, 3 - 4 p.m.
#69286
Scott Community College - Environmental Education Center
March 2, 2010, 10 - 11 a.m.
#69337
Scott Community College - Environmental Education Center
July 15, 2010, 2:30 - 3:30 p.m.
#69460
Black Hawk College - Business & Community Education Center
ELECTRICAL SAFETY WORK REQUIREMENTS, 4 HR
This course is an introduction to the National Electrical Code (NEC), National Fire Protection Association recommendations (NFPA), and OSHA's Electrical Standards related to employee safety. Also included are the effects of electricity on the human body and personal protective equipment. This course is designed to enhance safety awareness for anyone who works with or around electrical equipment.
Cost: $75
August 25, 2009, 8 a.m. - Noon
#55657
Scott Community College - Environmental Education Center
December 4, 2009, 8 a.m. - Noon
#69302
Scott Community College - Environmental Education Center
August 17, 2010, 8 a.m. - Noon
#69464
Scott Community College - Environmental Education Center
FIRE EXTINGUISHER TRAINING, 2HR
Since fire is one of the most common hazards in the workplace, it is important for your employees to know how to properly use a fire extinguisher if a fire should break out. OSHA requires annual fire extinguisher training: OSHA 29 CFR 1910.157(g) "Where the employer has provided portable fire extinguishers for employee use in the workplace, the employer shall also provide an educational program to familiarize employees with the general principles of fire extinguisher use and the hazards involved with incipient-stage fire fighting." This program teaches your employees how to calmly and effectively deal with fires and correctly use a fire extinguisher. Trainees are instructed on the classes of fire, the types and applications of fire extinguishers, the fire tetrahedron, fire extinguisher operation, and inspection procedures.
July 16, 2009, 1 - 5 p.m.
#55649
Scott Community College - Environmental Education Center
July 23, 2009, 8 a.m. - Noon
#63338
Black Hawk College - Business & Community Education Center
June 7, 2010, 12:30 - 4:30 p.m.
#69375
Scott Community College - Environmental Education Center
July 14, 2010, 1 - 5 p.m.
#69456
Black Hawk College - Business & Community Education Center
FORKLIFT SAFETY, 2 HR
This course will cover mechanics, inspection, and maintenance of forklifts; ANSI driving procedures; special operating rules; stacking and tiering; and refueling procedures. Driving is not included.
Cost: $35
August 17, 2009, 8 - 10 a.m.
#55654
Blong Technology Center
September 22, 2009, 8 - 10 a.m.
#69273
Blong Technology Center
October 2, 2009, 8 - 10 a.m.
#69278
Black Hawk College - Business & Community Education Center
December 2, 2009, 8 - 10 a.m.
#69297
Blong Technology Center
February 15, 2010, 8 - 10 a.m.
#69329
Blong Technology Center
April 8, 2010, 8 - 10 a.m.
#69357
Black Hawk College - Business & Community Education Center
June 10, 2010, 8 - 10 a.m.
#69443
Blong Technology Center
August 24, 2010, 8 - 10 a.m.
#69469
Black Hawk College - Business & Community Education Center
FORKLIFT SAFETY SUPERVISOR, 1 HR *
* Prerequisite: Forklift Safety
In this one-hour class, the supervisor will learn the training requirements pertaining to various types of Industrial Powered Trucks, requirements when there is an employee incident or accident, and how to conduct driving skill audits. This class follows the Forklift Safety class, which is a prerequisite.
Cost: $25
August 17, 2009, 10:00am - 11:00am
#55655
Blong Technology Center
September 22, 2009, 10 - 11 a.m.
#69274
Blong Technology Center
October 2, 2009, 2 - 3 p.m.
#69279
Black Hawk College - Business & Community Education Center
December 2, 2009, 10 - 11 a.m.
#69298
Blong Technology Center
February 15, 2010, 10 - 11 a.m.
#69330
Blong Technology Center
April 8, 2010, 10 - 11 a.m.
#69358
Black Hawk College - Business & Community Education Center
June 10, 2010, 10 - 11 a.m.
#69444
Blong Technology Center
August 24, 2010, 10 - 11 a.m.
#69472
Black Hawk College - Business & Community Education Center
FORKLIFT OPERATOR'S TRAINING, 4 HR
This course is designed to meet the training requirements for OSHA standard 29 CFR 1910.178. Training topics include mechanics, inspection, and maintenance of forklifts; ANSI driving procedures; lift operation, and special operating rules. This course is the same as Forklift Safety, but also includes a driving module that allows participants to operate a forklift.
Cost: $75
August 17, 2009, Noon - 4 p.m.
#55653
Blong Technology Center
September 22, 2009, Noon - 4 p.m.
#69272
Blong Technology Center
December 2, 2009, Noon - 4 p.m.
#69296
Blong Technology Center
February 15, 2010, Noon - 4 p.m.
#69326
Blong Technology Center
April 8, 2010, 1 - 5 p.m.
#69355
Blong Technology Center
June 10, 2010, Noon - 4 p.m.
#69442
Blong Technology Center
August 24, 2010, 1 - 5 p.m.
#69468
Blong Technology Center
HAZARDOUS WASTESITE WORKER
(HAZWOPER), 40 HR
OSHA regulations under 29 CFR 1910.120 requires 40 hours of safety training for hazardous wastesite workers and supervisors involved in activities that expose or potentially expose them to hazardous substances and health hazards above permissible levels. This hands-on course covers all regulations.
Cost: $575
October 12 - 16, 2009, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. daily
#69282
Scott Community College - Environmental Education Center
June 25 - 29, 2010, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. daily
#69320
Scott Community College - Environmental Education Center
May 10 - 14, 2010, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. daily
#69365
Scott Community College - Environmental Education Center
HAZARDOUS WASTESITE WORKER (HAZWOPER),
REFRESHER (29 CFR 1910.120), 8 HR
This course is the annual refresher for both the technician level Industrial Chemical Spill Response and 40-Hour Hazardous Wastesite Worker courses. It fulfills the requirement for both workers and supervisors.
Cost: $100
July 17, 2009, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
#55652
Scott Community College - Environmental Education Center
August 24, 2009, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
#55656
Scott Community College - Environmental Education Center
Price increase as of September 1, 2009: $125
September 24, 2009, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
#69276
Scott Community College - Environmental Education Center
October 20, 2009, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
#69284
Scott Community College - Environmental Education Center
November 16, 2009, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
#69288
Scott Community College - Environmental Education Center
December 18, 2009, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
#69306
Scott Community College - Environmental Education Center
January 20, 2010, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
#69319
Scott Community College - Environmental Education Center
February 11, 2010, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
#69324
Scott Community College - Environmental Education Center
March 3, 2010, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
#69339
Scott Community College - Environmental Education Center
April 19, 2010, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
#69360
Scott Community College - Environmental Education Center
May 17, 2010, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
#69366
Scott Community College - Environmental Education Center
June 8, 2010, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
#69377
Scott Community College - Environmental Education Center
July 6, 2010, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
#69445
Scott Community College - Environmental Education Center
August 23, 2010, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
#69497
Scott Community College - Environmental Education Center
INDUSTRIAL CHEMICAL SPILL RESPONSE
(TECHNICAL LEVEL), 24 HR
This course provides training for industrial hazmat and spill response teams, and industrial emergency response personnel as outlined in OSHA 29 CFR 1910.120(q). Hands-on exercises in full protective equipment are conducted.
Cost: $300
August 26 - 28, 2009, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. daily
#55660
Scott Community College - Environmental Education Center
Price increase on September 1, 2009: $325
December 14 - 16, 2009, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. daily
#69305
Scott Community College - Environmental Education Center
April 20 - 21, 2010, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. daily
#69361
Scott Community College - Environmental Education Center
August 25 - 27, 2010, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. daily
#69474
Scott Community College - Environmental Education Center
INDUSTRIAL CHEMICAL SPILL RESPONSE
REFRESHER, 8 HR
This course is the annual refresher to the Industrial Chemical Spill Response course. The session provides training for industrial hazardous materials and spill response teams, and industrial emergency response personnel as outlined in OSHA 29 CFR 1910.120(q). Hands-on exercises in full protective equipment are conducted. Fulfills the requirement for both technician and operations level personnel.
Cost: $100
July 13, 2009, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
#55640
Scott Community College - Environmental Education Center
Price increase on September 1, 2009: $125
October 19, 2009, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
#69283
Scott Community College - Environmental Education Center
June 19, 2010, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
#69318
Scott Community College - Environmental Education Center
April 23, 2010, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
#69363
Black Hawk College - Business & Community Education Center
July 16, 2010, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
#69461
Scott Community College - Environmental Education Center
INTRODUCTION TO OSHA, 4 HR
This course is for people with little or no knowledge of OSHA regulations who need this information because of their job responsibilities. Participants will be led step-by-step through the Code of Federal Regulations (29 CFR 1910) Safety and Health Standards for General Industry. An explanation of the main standards and their application will be given.
Cost: $75
July 20, 2009, Noon - 4 p.m.
#63335
Black Hawk College - Business & Community Education Center
November 20, 2009, 8 a.m. - Noon
#69293
Black Hawk College - Business & Community Education Center
March 8, 2010, 8 a.m. - Noon
#69344
Scott Community College - Environmental Education Center
July 14, 2010, 8 a.m. - Noon
#69457
Black Hawk College - Business & Community Education Center
MACHINE GUARDING SAFETY, 1 HR
Machine guarding is one of the most violated OSHA standards. This course emphasizes the consequences of removing or disabling guards; guard classifications and how they work, including enclosure, interlocking and disabling guards; and an overview of lockout/tagout requirements.
Cost: $25
August 25, 2009, 3 - 5 p.m.
#55659
Scott Community College - Environmental Education Center
August 17, 2010, 3 - 5 p.m.
#69466
Scott Community College - Environmental Education Center
MATERIAL HANDLING AND BACK SAFETY, 2HR
There are thousands of material handling accidents every year that occur both on and off the job. Accidents range from small splinters, cuts, and scrapes to crushed fingers, hands, back pain, and even death. This training session will cover proper material handling techniques and equipment as well as back safety. Topics include planning the job, potential hazards, proper lifting techniques, handtrucks and carts, powered equipment, types and causes of back injuries, injury prevention, and safety practices.
July 15, 2009, 1:30 - 3:30 p.m.
#55648
Scott Community College - Environmental Education Center
OSHA 10-HOUR CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY
OUTREACH TRAINING, 10 HR
This course will cover construction safety and health principles and OSHA policies, procedures, and construction industry standards. Special emphasis is placed on the most hazardous areas using OSHA standards as a guide. This course is taught by an OSHA-authorized instructor. Participants who successfully complete the course will receive a card from OSHA verifying their completion of the course.
Cost: $145
July 8, 2009, 1 - 5 p.m. and July 9, 2009, 8 a.m. - 3 p.m.
#55636
Scott Community College - Environmental Education Center
Price increase on September 1, 2009: $150
November 24, 2009, 1 - 5 p.m. and November 25, 2009, 8 a.m. - 3 p.m.
#69295
Scott Community College - Environmental Education Center
February 16, 2010, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. and February 17, 2010, 8 - 10 a.m.
#69331
Scott Community College - Environmental Education Center
April 5, 2010, 12:30 - 4:30. and April 6, 2010, 8 a.m. - 3 p.m.
#69346
Black Hawk College - Business & Community Education Center
July 8, 2010, 1 - 5 p.m. and July 9, 2010, 8 a.m. - 3 p.m.
#69447
Scott Community College - Environmental Education Center
OSHA 30-HOUR CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY
OUTREACH TRAINING, 30 HR
This four-day course is an in-depth presentation of the OSHA construction regulations and their implementation at job sites. Topics include OSHA standards; recordkeeping; safety, health and environmental controls; fire prevention; personal protective equipment; hand and power tools; scaffolding; and excavations. This course is taught by an OSHA-authorized instructor. Participants who successfully complete the course will receive a card from OSHA verifying their completion of the course.
Cost: $500
February 16 - 18, 2009, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. and February 12, 2009, 8 - 3 p.m.
#69332
Scott Community College - Environmental Education Center
OSHA 10-HOUR GENERAL INDUSTRY
OUTREACH TRAINING, 10 HR
Participants will learn how nine major provisions of the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) can be implemented in the workplace. Topics include common violations; inspections, citations, and penalties; walking and working surfaces; means of egress and fire protection; hazardous materials; material handling; electrical safety; and machine guarding. This course will be taught by an OSHA-authorized instructor. Participants who successfully complete the course will receive a card from OSHA verifying their completion of the course.
Cost: $145
July 7, 2009, 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. and July 8, 2009, 8 a.m. - Noon
#55634
Scott Community College - Environmental Education Center
Price increase on September 1, 2009: $150
September 14, 2010, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. and September 15, 2010, 8 - 10 a.m.
#63339
Black Hawk College - Business & Community Education Center
November 23, 2010, 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. and November 24, 2010, 8 a.m. - Noon
#69294
Scott Community College - Environmental Education Center
February 1, 2010, 12:30 - 4:30 p.m. and February 2, 2010, 8 a.m. - 3 p.m.
#69321
Black Hawk College - Business & Community Education Center
May 24, 2010, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. and May 25, 2010, 8 - 10 a.m.
#69373
Scott Community College - Environmental Education Center
July 7, 2010, 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. and July 8, 2010, 8 - Noon
#69446
Scott Community College - Environmental Education Center
OSHA 30-HOUR GENERAL INDUSTRY
OUTREACH TRAINING, 30 HR
This course is a more in-depth version of the OSHA 10-Hour General Industry Outreach Training course. Participants will learn how the provisions of the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) can be implemented in the workplace. Topics include common violations, inspections, citations and penalties, walking and working surfaces, means of egress and fire protection, hazardous materials, material handling, electrical safety, and machine guarding. Participants will learn to locate and read standards and understand how to identify specific safety and health issues. This course will be taught by an OSHA-authorized instructor. Participants who successfully complete the course will receive a card from OSHA verifying their completion of the course.
Cost: $500
September 14 - 16, 2009, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. and September 17, 2010, 8 a.m. - 3 p.m.
#63341
Scott Community College - Environmental Education Center
May 24 - 26, 2009, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. and May 27, 2010, 8 a.m. - 3 p.m.
#69374
Scott Community College - Environmental Education Center
OSHA CONTROL OF HAZARDOUS ENERGY
REGULATIONS (LOCKOUT/TAGOUT), 2 HR
OSHA's Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) Standard 29 CFR 1910.147 requires employers to establish a program for energy control procedures. Topics include requirements of the Control of Hazardous Energy standard, physical locks and tags, safe lockout procedures, and training requirements. Assistance with developing a written Hazardous Energy Control Plan is given.
Cost: $35
August 25, 2009, 1 - 3 p.m.
#55658
Scott Community College - Environmental Education Center
December 4, 2009, 12:30 - 2:30 p.m.
#69303
Scott Community College - Environmental Education Center
August 17, 2010, 1 - 3 p.m.
#69465
Scott Community College - Environmental Education Center
OSHA FALL PROTECTION, 2 HR
Topics will include OSHA requirements under 29 CFR 1926 Subpart M, housekeeping, floor and wall openings, stairways and stairway railings, ladders and scaffolds, fall arrest systems and limitations of safety equipment, controlled access zones, and fall protection plans.
Cost: $35
December 6, 2009, 2:30 - 4:30 p.m.
#69304
Scott Community College - Environmental Education Center
May 21, 2010, 8 - 10 a.m.
#69367
Black Hawk College - Business & Community Education Center
OSHA HAZARD COMMUNICATION
STANDARD / RIGHT-TO-KNOW, 3 HR
OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard 29 CFR 1910.1200 requires employers to develop a Written Hazard Communication Program for their employees and to inform and train them. This course provides an overview of the standard, Materials Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) collection and retention, proper storage procedures, labeling and placarding systems, employee training, and documentation.
Cost: $65
April 7, 2010, 2009, 1 - 4 p.m.
#69354
Scott Community College - Environmental Education Center
May 21, 2010, 1 - 4 p.m.
#69368
Black Hawk College - Business & Community Education Center
OSHA RECORDKEEPING REQUIREMENTS, 3 HR
OSHA regulations require all employers to document employee training and to keep records of employee injuries and illnesses. Topics are the revised standard for Occupational Injury & Illness documentation, Material Safety Data Sheets, training documentation, and OSHA posters and other required postings. Record location, retention, and maintenance will also be covered. Participants will receive and learn how to use a self-audit checklist. This class is for human resource managers, safety managers, and those responsible for OSHA compliance.
Cost: $65
July 14, 2009, 12:30 - 3:30 p.m.
#55644
Scott Community College - Environmental Education Center
November 18, 2009, 8 - 11 a.m.
#69289
Scott Community College - Environmental Education Center
March 4, 2010, 1 - 4 p.m.
#69340
Black Hawk College - Business & Community Education Center
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT, 3 HR
Selection and use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is an important aspect of job safety. Topics include hazard assessment, types of protection such as safety glasses and respirators, training requirements, and PPE written programs. OSHA's recently adopted Fall Protection Standard is also discussed.
Cost: $65
February 3, 2010, 8 - 11 a.m.
#69322
Black Hawk College - Business & Community Education Center
August 2, 2010, 1 - 4 p.m.
#69463
Scott Community College - Environmental Education Center
PLANNING FOR WORKPLACE EMERGENCIES, 2 HR
Workplace emergencies can happen at any time and we should prepare for them. It is hard to think clearly during an emergency and it is essential to plan your response. This training module will provide you with a basic understanding of managing workplace emergencies and establishing an incident management system to effectively and safely respond to emergency and disaster situations.
Cost: $35
July 16, 2009, 10 a.m. - Noon
#55650
Scott Community College - Environmental Education Center
PRINCIPLES OF ERGONOMICS, 4 HR
This course covers the use of ergonomic principles to prevent musculoskeletal disorders. Topics include physiology; anthropometry; video display terminals; and risk factors such as vibration, temperature, material handling, repetition, and lifting. Job hazard analysis and design of work stations and equipment will be key features of this program. Employer responsibility under General Duty 5(a)(1) of the proposed Ergonomic Standard will be discussed.
Cost: $75
January 4, 2010, 12:30 - 4:30 p.m.
#69308
Scott Community College - Environmental Education Center
May 3, 2010, 12:30 - 4:30 p.m.
#69364
Scott Community College - Environmental Education Center
RCRA AWARENESS TRAINING, 3 HR
This RCRA compliance course is designed for large and small quantity generators and may satisfy both initial and annual refresher training requirements as specified in 40 CFR 265.16. The Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) requires that facility personnel be trained to "perform their duties in a way that ensures the facility's compliance" with hazardous waste regulations. This course includes a regulatory overview, how to identify RCRA solid wastes, managing hazardous waste containers, waste storage requirements, manifest preparation and recordkeeping, and worker protection.
Cost: $65
July 10, 2009, 8 - 11 a.m.
#55639
Scott Community College - Environmental Education Center
September 3, 2009, 1 - 4 p.m.
#69271
Scott Community College - Environmental Education Center
October 2, 2009, 8 - 11 a.m.
#69280
Black Hawk College - Business & Community Education Center
February 3, 2010, Noon - 3 p.m.
#69323
Black Hawk College - Business & Community Education Center
April 1, 2010, 1 - 4 p.m.
#69345
Scott Community College - Environmental Education Center
July 12, 2010, 12:30 - 3:30 p.m.
#69449
Scott Community College - Environmental Education Center
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION, 2 HR
This course is designed to meet the training requirements of 29 CFR 1910.134 Respiratory Protection. Topics include training employees in the proper use and wear of respirators; respirator use limitations; selection of respirators for use in the workplace; medical evaluations of employees required to use respirators; fit testing procedures for tight-fitting respirators; and maintaining respiratory equipment that includes cleaning and disinfecting, storing, inspecting, repairing, and discarding. Fit testing is not included.
Cost: $35
June 2, 2009, 10 a.m. - Noon
#55607
Scott Community College - Environmental Education Center
November 6, 2009, 10 a.m. - Noon
#69499
Black Hawk College - Business & Community Education Center
March 12, 2010, 10 a.m. - Noon
#69504
Scott Community College - Environmental Education Center
WALKING AND WORKING SURFACES, 2 HR
Slips, trips, and falls are the top contributor to injuries in general industry. These incidents are responsible for 15% of all accidental deaths (second only to automobile accidents). Topics in this course will include OSHA requirements under 29 CFR 1910 Subpart D, housekeeping, floor and wall openings, stairways and stairway railings, ladders and scaffolds, controlled access zones, and an overview of fall arrest systems and the limitations of this equipment.
Cost: $35
June 2, 2009, 8 - 10 a.m.
#55608
Scott Community College - Environmental Education Center
March 2, 2010, 2 - 4 p.m.
#69338
Scott Community College - Environmental Education Center
May 21, 2010, 10 a.m. - Noon
#69370
Black Hawk College - Business & Community Education Center
WHEN OSHA COMES CALLING, 2 HR
When the OSHA inspector arrives, an employer has certain rights and responsibilities. Learn what you, as an employer, can do to be prepared for an inspection, what the inspection involves, how to respond to questions, what records need to be readily available, what the most common citations are and how they are connected, and what you can do if OSHA issues a citation.
Cost: $35
July 16, 2009, 8 - 10 a.m.
#55651
Scott Community College - Environmental Education Center
December 3, 2009, 12:30 - 2:30 p.m.
#69301
Black Hawk College - Business & Community Education Center
July 13, 2010, 8 - 10 a.m.
#69453
Scott Community College - Environmental Education Center
WORKPLACE VIOLENCE AWARENESS, 2 HR
This course is an overview of the behaviors, situations, and possible solutions relating to violence in the workplace. Participants will receive information on program development, risk assessment, hazard recognition, incident prevention, recordkeeping, and program evaluation. This course can be tailored to the retail, service, and transportation industries.
Cost: $35
June 5, 2009, 3 - 5 p.m.
#55618
Scott Community College - Environmental Education Center
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