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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

November 21, 2008, 8:00AM - 12:00PM
#55206
Black Hawk College - Business & Community Education Center
Instructor: Morgan

March 18, 2008, 8:00AM - 12:00PM
#55567
Muscatine Community College
Instructor: Morgan

July 14, 2009, 8:00AM - 12:00PM
#55567
Clinton Community College Technology Center
Instructor: Morgan

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

October 17, 2008, 8:00AM - 10:00AM
#54701
Scott Community College Environmental Education Center
Instructor: Morgan

Feburary 20, 2009, 8:00AM - 10:00AM
#55558
Clinton Community College Technology Center
Instructor: Morgan

June 3, 2009, 8:00AM - 10:00AM
#55609
Muscatine Community College
Instructor: Morgan

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.

October 15, 2008, 12:30PM - 2:30PM
#54672
Clinton Community College Technology Center
Instructor: Morgan

February 3, 2009, 12:30PM - 2:30PM
#55533
Muscatine Community College
Instructor: Morgan

June 5, 2009, 1 - 3 p.m.
#55613
Scott Community College Environmental Education Center
Instructor: Morgan

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

November 25, 2008, 8:00AM - 10:00AM
#55504
Clinton Community College Technology Center

MArch 17, 2008, 8:00AM - 10:00AM
#55563
Scott Community College Environmental Education Center

July 15, 2009, 8:00AM - 10:00AM
#55645
Muscatine Community College

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

September 5, 2008, 8AM - 12PM
#54638
Scott Community College Environmental Education Center

January 12, 2009, 8AM - 12PM
#55525
Muscatine Community College
Instructor: Morgan

May 27, 2009, 8AM - 12PM
#55604
Clinton Community College Technology Center
Instructor: Morgan 

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

September 16, 2008, 12:30PM - 4:30PM
#54647
Muscatine Community College
Instructor: Morgan

June 13, 2009, 12:30PM - 4:30PM
#55527
Clinton Community College Technology Center
Instructor: Morgan 

May 26, 2009, 1PM - 5PM
#55602
Scott Community College Environmental Education Center
Instructor: Morgan

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

September 4, 2008, 8:00AM - 5:00PM
#54636
Scott Community College, Environmental Education Center
Instructor: Morgan

October 30, 2008, 8:00AM - 5:00PM
#55197
Black Hawk College - Business & Community Education Center
Instructor: Morgan

November 6, 2008, 8:00AM - 5:00PM
#55502
Muscatine Community College
Instructor: Morgan

January 9, 2009, 8:00AM - 5:00PM
#38950
Clinton Community College Technology Center
Instructor: Morgan

March 3, 2009, 8:00AM - 5:00PM
#55561
Scott Community College, Environmental Education Center
Instructor: Morgan

May 5, 2009, 8:00AM - 5:00PM
#55598
Muscatine Community College
Instructor: Morgan

July 1, 2009, 8:00AM - 5:00PM
#55631
Clinton Community College Technology Center
Instructor: Morgan

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

November 10, 2008, 12:30PM - 4:30PM
#55204
Black Hawk College - Business & Community Education Center
Instructor: Morgan

November 25, 2008, 10:00AM - 12:00PM
#55505
Clinton Community College Technology Center
Instructor: Morgan

March 17, 2009, 10:00AM - 12:00PM
#55564
Scott Community College, Environmental Education Center
Instructor: Morgan

July 15, 2009, 10:00AM - 12:00PM
#55598
Muscatine Community College
Instructor: Morgan

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

November 25, 2008, 12:30PM - 1:30PM
#55506
Clinton Community College Technology Center
Instructor: Morgan

March 17, 2009, 1:00PM - 2:00PM
#38905
Scott Community College, Environmental Education Center
Instructor: Morgan

July 15, 2009, 12:30PM - 1:30PM
#55647
Muscatine Community College
Instructor: Morgan

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

December 11, 8:00AM - 12:00PM
#55512
Muscatine Community College

April 2, 2009, 8:00AM - 12:00PM
#55585
Clinton Community College Technology Center

August 25, 2009, 8:00AM - 12:00PM
#55657
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 29, 2008, 1:00PM - 3:00PM
#39126
Clinton Community College Technology Center

November 26, 2008, 1:00PM - 5:00PM
#55508
Scott Community College Environmental Education Center

March 19, 2009, 1:00PM - 5:00PM
#55575
Clinton Community College Technology Center

July 16, 2009, 1:00PM - 5:00PM
#55649
Muscatine Community College

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 26, 2008, 8:00AM - 10:00AM
#39134
Muscatine Community College
Instructor: Morgan

September 15, 2008, 1PM - 3PM
#55204
Black Hawk College - Business & Community Education Center

October 28, 2008, 8:00AM - 10:00AM
#54706
Blong Technology Center

December 19, 2008, 8:00AM - 10:00AM
#55518
Muscatine Community College

February 16, 2009, 8:00AM - 10:00AM
#55551
Clinton Community College GATC

April 16, 2009, 8:00AM - 10:00AM
#55594
Blong Technology Center

June 8, 2009, 8:00AM - 10:00AM
#55620
Muscatine Community College

August 17, 2009, 8:00AM - 10:00AM
#55654
Clinton Community College Technology 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 26, 2008, 10:00AM - 11:00AM
#39135
Muscatine Community College

September 15, 2008, 3PM - 4PM
#55195
Black Hawk College - Business & Community Education Center

October 28, 2008, 10:00AM - 11:00AM
#54707
Blong Technology Center

December 19, 2008, 10:00AM - 11:00AM
#55519
Muscatine Community College

February 16, 2009, 10:00AM - 11:00AM
#55552
Clinton Community College Technology Center

April 16, 2009, 10:00AM - 11:00AM
#55595
Blong Technology Center

June 8, 2009, 10:00AM - 11:00AM
#55622
Muscatine Community College

August 17, 2009, 10:00AM - 11:00AM
#55655
Clinton Community College Technology Center

FORKLIFT SAFETY PLUS, 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 includes a driving module that allows participants to operate a forklift.

Cost: $75

August 26, 2008, 12:00PM - 4:00PM
#39136
Muscatine Community College

October 28, 2008, 12:00PM - 4:00PM
#54705
Blong Technology Center

December 19, 2008, 12:00PM - 4:00PM
#55517
Muscatine Community College

February 16, 2009, 12:00PM - 4:00PM
#55550
Clinton Community College Technology Center

April 16, 2009, 12:00PM - 4:00PM
#55593
Blong Technology Center

June 8, 2009, 12:00PM - 4:00PM
#55619
Muscatine Community College

August 17, 2009, 12:00PM - 4:00PM
#55653
Clinton Community College 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: $550

September 8 - 12, 2008, 8:00AM - 5:00PM   (daily)
#54646
Scott Community College, Environmental Education Center

January 26 - 30, 2009, 8:00AM - 5:00PM   (daily)
#55531
Scott Community College, Environmental Education Center

May 11 - 15, 2009, 8:00AM - 5:00PM   (daily)
#55600
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

August 18, 2008, 8AM - 5PM
#39130
Scott Community College, Environmental Education Center

September 17, 2008, 8AM - 5PM
#54651
Scott Community College, Environmental Education Center

September 30, 2008, 8AM - 5PM
#55196
Black Hawk College - Business & Community Education Center

October 13, 2008, 8AM - 5PM
#54662
Scott Community College, Environmental Education Center

November 4, 2008, 8AM - 5PM
#55499
Scott Community College, Environmental Education Center

December 18, 2008, 8AM - 5PM
#55516
Scott Community College, Environmental Education Center

January 15, 2009, 8AM - 5PM
#55529
Scott Community College, Environmental Education Center

February 13, 2009, 8AM - 5PM
#55548
Scott Community College, Environmental Education Center

March 16, 2009, 8AM - 5PM
#55562
Scott Community College, Environmental Education Center

April 6, 2009, 8AM - 5PM
#55588
Scott Community College, Environmental Education Center

May 6, 2009, 8AM - 5PM
#55599
Scott Community College, Environmental Education Center

June 10, 2009, 8AM - 5PM
#55623
Scott Community College, Environmental Education Center

July 17, 2009, 8AM - 5PM
#55652
Scott Community College, Environmental Education Center

August 24, 2009, 8AM - 5PM
#55656
Scott Community College, Environmental Education Center

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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 27 - 29, 2008, 8:00AM - 5:00PM   (daily)
#39137
Scott Community College, Environmental Education Center

December 15 - 17, 2008, 8:00AM - 5:00PM   (daily)
#55515
Scott Community College, Environmental Education Center

April 7 - 9, 2009, 8:00AM - 5:00PM   (daily)
#55589
Scott Community College, Environmental Education Center

August 26 - 28, 2009, 8:00AM - 5:00PM   (daily)
#55660
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 28, 2008, 8:00AM - 5:00PM
#39123
Scott Community College, Environmental Education Center

October 29, 2008, 8:00AM - 5:00PM
#54708
Scott Community College, Environmental Education Center

January 16, 2009, 8:00AM - 5:00PM
#55530
Scott Community College, Environmental Education Center

April 17, 2009, 8:00AM - 5:00PM
#55596
Scott Community College, Environmental Education Center

July 13, 2009, 8:00AM - 5:00PM
#55640
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

September 16, 2008, 8AM - 12PM
#54650
Muscatine Community College

November 10, 2008, 8AM - 12PM
#55200
Black Hawk College - Business & Community Education Center

January 13, 2009, 8AM - 12PM
#55528
Clinton Community College Technology Center

May 26, 2009, 8AM - 12PM
#55603
Scott Community College Environmental Education Center
Instructor: Morgan

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 19, 2008, 2:30PM - 4:30PM
#39133
Scott Community College Environmental Education Center

December 11, 2008, 2:30PM - 4:30PM
#55514
Muscatine Community College

April 2, 2009, 2:30PM - 4:30PM
#55587
Clinton Community College Technology Center

August 25, 2009, 2:30PM - 4:30PM
#55659
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.

November 25, 2008, 1:30PM - 3:30PM
#55507
Clinton Community College Technology Center

March 17, 2009, 2:00PM - 4:00PM
#55566
Scott Community College Environmental Education Center
Instructor: Morgan

July 15, 2009, 1:30PM - 3:30PM
#55648
Muscatine Community College

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

October 9, 1PM - 5PM, and October 10,2 008, 8AM - 3PM
#54659
Scott Community College Environmental Education Center

December 3, 12:30PM - 4:30PM, and December 4, 2008, 8AM - 3PM
#55210
Black Hawk College - Business & Community Education Center

January7, 12:30PM - 4:30PM, and January 8, 2009, 8AM - 3PM
#55523
Clinton Community College Technology Center

April 14, 12:30PM - 4:30PM, and April 15, 2009, 8AM - 3PM
#55592
Muscatine Community College

July 8, 1PM - 5PM, and July 9, 2009, 8AM - 3PM
#55636
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: $410

February 9 - 11, 8:00AM - 5:00PM and February 12, 2009, 8:00AM - 3:00PM
#55541
Scott Community College Environmental Education Center
Instructor: Morgan

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

October 8, 8:00AM - 3:00PM and October 9, 2008, 8:00AM - 12:00PM
#54656
Scott Community College, Environmental Education Center

December 2, 8:00AM - 3:00PM and December 3, 2008, 8:00AM - 12:00PM
#55208
Black Hawk College - Business & Community Education Center

January 6, 8:00AM - 3:00PM and January 7, 2009, 8:00AM - 12:00PM
#55521
Clinton Community College Technology Center

April 13, 8:00AM - 3:00PM and April 14, 2009, 8:00AM - 12:00PM
#55591
Muscatine Community College

July 7, 8:00AM - 3:00PM and July 8, 2009, 8:00AM - 12:00PM
#55634
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: $410 

May 18 - 20, 8:00AM - 5:00PM and May 21, 2009, 8:00AM - 3:00PM
#55601
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 19, 2008, 12:30PM - 2:30PM
#39132
Scott Community College Environmental Education Center

December 11, 2008, 12:30PM - 2:30PM
#55513
Muscatine Community College

April 2, 2009, 12:30PM - 2:30PM
#39132
Clinton Community College Technology Center

August 25, 2009, 1:00PM - 3:00PM
#55658
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

October 17, 2008, 10:00AM - 12:00PM
#54703
Scott Community College Environmental Education Center

February 20, 2009, 10:00AM - 12:00PM
#55556
Clinton Community College Technology Center

June 3, 2009, 12:30PM - 2:30PM
#55610
Muscatine Community College

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

September 5, 2008, 1:00PM - 4:00PM
#54644
Scott Community College Environmental Education Center

January 12, 2009, 12:30PM - 3:30PM
#38945
Muscatine Community College

May 27, 2009, 12:30PM - 3:30PM
#55605
Clinton Community College Technology 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

November 5, 2008, 1:00PM - 4:00PM
#55501
Scott Community College Environmental Education Center

November 21, 2008, 12:30PM - 3:30PM
#55207
Black Hawk College - Business & Community Education Center

March 18, 2009, 12:30PM - 3:30PM
#55574
Muscatine Community College

July 14, 2009, 12:30PM - 3:30PM
#55644
Clinton Community College Technology 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

October 14, 2008, 1:00PM - 4:00PM
#54664
Scott Community College Environmental Education Center

February 4, 2009, 12:30PM - 3:30PM
#55536
Muscatine Community College

June 2, 2009, 1:00PM - 4:00PM
#55606
Clinton Community College Technology 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 29, 2008, 10:00AM - 12:00PM
#39125
Clinton Community College Technology Center

November 26, 2008, 10:00AM - 12:00PM
#55509
Scott Community College Environmental Education Center

March 19, 2009, 10:00AM - 12:00PM
#55576
Clinton Community College Technology Center

July 16, 2009, 10:00AM - 12:00PM
#55650
Muscatine Community College

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

October 15, 2008, 8:00AM - 12:00PM
#54699
Clinton Community College Technology Center

February 3, 2009, 8:00AM - 12:00PM
#55534
Muscatine Community College

June 5, 2009, 8:00AM - 12:00PM
#55616
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

September 19, 2008, 1:00PM - 4:00PM
#54654
Scott Community College Environmental Education Center

October 31, 2008, 8:00AM - 11:00AM
#55202
Black Hawk College - Business & Community Education Center

November 3, 2008, 12:00PM - 3:00PM
#55498
Muscatine Community College

January 5, 2009, 1:00PM - 4:00PM
#55520
Clinton Community College Technology Center

March 2, 2009, 1:00PM - 4:00PM
#55559
Scott Community College Environmental Education Center

May 4, 2009, 1:00PM - 4:00PM
#55597
Muscatine Community College

July 10, 2009, 8:00AM - 11:00AM
#55639
Clinton Community College Technology 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

October 14, 2008, 10:00AM - 12:00PM
#54668
Scott Community College Environmental Education Center

February 4, 2009, 10:00AM - 12:00PM
#55537
Muscatine Community College
Instructor: Morgan

June 2, 2009, 10:00AM - 12:00PM
#55607
Clinton Community College Technology Center

SCAFFOLD USER TRAINING, 2 HR
1926.454(a) "The employer shall have each employee who performs work while on a scaffold trained by a person qualified in the subject matter to recognize the hazards associated with the type of scaffold being used and to understand the procedures to control or minimize those hazards." This course is designed to train the scaffold user in recognition of hazards associated with the type of scaffold being used, procedures to control or minimize hazards, electrical hazards, fall hazards and falling object hazards, as well as the proper use of the scaffold and handling materials on scaffolds.

Cost: $35

October 17, 2008, 1:00PM - 3:00PM
#54704
Scott Community College Environmental Education Center

February 20, 2009, 1:00PM - 3:00PM
#55557
Clinton Community College Technology Center

June 3, 2009, 12:30PM - 2:30PM
#55611
Muscatine Community College

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

October 14, 2008, 8:00AM - 10:00AM
#54669
Scott Community College Environmental Education Center

February 4, 2009, 8:00AM - 10:00AM
#55538
Muscatine Community College

June 2, 2009, 8:00AM - 10:00AM
#55608
Clinton Community College Technology 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 29, 2008, 8:00AM - 10:00AM
#39124
Clinton Community College Technology Center

November 26, 2008, 8:00AM - 10:00AM
#55510
Scott Community College Environmental Education Center

March 19, 2009, 8:00AM - 10:00AM
#55577
Clinton Community College Technology Center

July 16, 2009, 8:00AM - 10:00AM
#55651
Muscatine Community College

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

October 15, 2008, 2:30PM - 4:30PM
#54700
Clinton Community College Technology Center

February 3, 2009, 2:30PM - 4:30PM
#55535
Muscatine Community College

June 5, 2009, 2:30PM - 4:30PM
#55618
Scott Community College, Environmental Education Center
Instructor: Morgan

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