Accident/Incident Investigations - 4 Hours
When an accident happens in the workplace, a thorough and complete accident investigation must be conducted in order to prevent similar mishaps in the future, and to comply with legal and policy standards. The supervisors or team leaders are the most likely to be called upon to investigate any accident that occurs in your work area.
Aerial Lift Operator Training Program - 6-8 Hours
This course applies to elevating work platforms and vehicle mounted or self-propelled aerial devices which are used to position personnel, along with their tools and necessary materials, to work locations. The goal of this class is to increase the operator’s awareness about the capabilities, limitations, safe operating procedures, engineering principles and Cal/Fed OSHA Regulations regarding elevating work platforms and aerial devices. Hands-on exercises are stressed and evaluations are performed.
Animal Bite Safety - 2 Hours
There are millions of animal bites in the United States alone each year. Animal bites are common and can cause significant pain and other problems, especially when infection comes into play. This program will make you aware of the potential harm that may result in bites and help you take preemptive steps to hopefully avoid them to begin with.
Asbestos Training - Various Levels/Hours
Levels of training vary from Basic Awareness to Competent Person. They include Abatement Worker, Competent Person, Building Inspector, Management Planner, Project Designer, Class 2 and Class 3. Certain levels of training are conducted in association with NATEC, International.
Automated External Defibrillation (AED) - 6 Hour
Includes CPR/First Aid Training
This course includes specific training on Automated External Defibrillation (AED) methods and includes a CPR First Aid Course. AED courses are available from MEDIC FIRST AID and American Heart Association featuring specific AED’s and designed for use in specific industries. This course uses video scenarios, in-class instructor demonstrations and hands-on student practice.
Back Injury Prevention Training Program - 1 Hour
The goal of this program is to increase the awareness of the importance of practicing proper lifting techniques on a daily basis. Most back injuries are caused by chronic exposure…that means we need to correct bad habits before they cause injury! This course will explain safe lifting techniques and ways to prevent back strains and injuries. The result will be more awareness of how to lift, sit, stand, and otherwise reduce the potential for back injury and greater use of correct techniques and postures.
Backhoe/Loader Operator Program - 8 Hours
This program will review the safety aspects of backhoe/loader equipment. Although many workers have previous experience operating a backhoe/loader, many serious accidents occur every year involving this equipment. These accidents are primarily caused by the lack of emphasis on the safety aspects of the equipment.
Bloodborne Pathogens - 1 Hour Awareness/2 Hour MEDIC FIRST AID Certification Program
In 1992, The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) created regulations to help protect employees from diseases spread by blood in the workplace. This course provides an overview of the regulation and training as required by the rule.
CPR/First Aid Training Program - 4 Hours
This course consists of Circles of Care Concept, SETUP and Barriers, Initial Assessment, Rescue Breathing, One Rescuer CPR, Airway Obstruction (Choking), Control of Bleeding, Managing Shock, Ongoing Assessment, Warning Signs of Medical Illness, Breathing Difficulty, Chest Pain, Abdominal Pain, Levels of Responsiveness, Mechanism of Injury, Head, Neck and Back, Strains, Sprains and Fractures, Moving Patients. This course emphasizes emergency care skills, which allows the lay person rescuer to function with a consistent set of priorities to identify and manage life-threatening emergencies. Students learn the same priorities of care used by professional emergency care providers. MEDIC FIRST AID and American Heart Association providers.
CPR/First Aid/AED Training Program - 6 Hours
This course includes specific training on Automated External Defibrillation (AED) methods and includes a CPR First Aid Course. AED courses are available from MEDIC FIRST AID and American Heart Association featuring specific AED’s and designed for use in specific industries. This course uses video scenarios, in-class instructor demonstrations and hands-on student practice.
CPR/First Aid/AED/Bloodborne Pathogens Training Program - 8 Hours
This course includes specific training on Automated External Defibrillation (AED) methods, CPR First Aid and Bloodborne Pathogens training. If you're looking at getting everything done in one shot then this is the course for you! This course is exclusively from MEDIC FIRST AID. This course also uses video scenarios, in-class instructor demonstrations and hands-on student practice.
Compressed Gases/Cylinders - 2 Hours
This program is designed to assure that employees handling compressed gases are adequately trained in the inherent hazards of the cylinders and their contents, as well as proper handling, storage, and use according to OSHA requirements.
Confined Space Entry Training - 4-8 Hours
The goal of this course is to comprehensively address in detail, in both theory and practical exercises, the vital knowledge necessary to participate in confined space entry operations safely. This course is approximately 6 hours. Student completion meets the training requirements specified under Title 8 CCR Section 5157 for entrant, attendant and entry supervisor.
Confined Space Rescue - 16 Hours
This course is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills needed to perform rescues from confined spaces and assisted emergency services. The class will familiarize students with the hazards of these spaces and their mitigation prior to entry. Students will learn equipment needed to perform various horizontal and vertical rescues. An overview of possible rescue situations and a systematic approach to a rescue will be covered. Safety will be stressed as a priority. Students will be given opportunities to practice their skills and apply their knowledge to a variety of rescue drills and scenarios.
Crane Operator Certification Training Program
Defensive Driving Program - 4 Hours
This class is specifically designed for the auto, van and small truck. The purpose of this training course is to increase the vehicle operator’s awareness of the importance of safe driving principles and practices. Classroom training only. No hands-on driving exercises. Customization of the course content by instructor is required and is necessary to successfully conduct this class to meet the client’s specific needs.
D.O.T. Hazardous Materials or Waste Manifest Training - 4 Hours
The Federal Department of Transportation requires specialized training for employees who handle hazardous materials/waste. The goal of this function specific training is to thoroughly cover the aspects of safety and handling techniques in order to prevent disastrous accidents.
Electrical Safety Overview - 1 Hour
The purpose of this basic level class is to familiarize employees with electrical safety processes and to establish and/or maintain safe working practices.
Employee Evacuation Training - 4 Hours
This program will communicate to all employees your facility's emergency plans. A facility wide evacuation drill will be conducted to evaluate the training and procedures. Review of your current Evacuation plan prior to training will be necessary. We include a walk-through and consultation with key personnel.
Eye Protection Training - 1 Hour
The goal of this course is to ensure students understand the purpose and the importance of eye protection. Emphasis will be placed on the individual accountability of each employee.
Fall Protection Awareness Level Training - 4 Hours
The goal of this course is to inform the students of necessary safe work practices and regulations designed to prevent injuries and death, due to falls while working in elevated surfaces. Equipment review is conducted only. This class does not include hands-on exercises or evaluations.
Fall Protection Competent Person Level Training - 8 Hours
This course incorporates lecture and hands on scenarios applying theory to practical workplace situations. A large portion of the class dives into the inspection, maintenance and cleanliness of equipment, anchorage points, and fall arrest devices. This is a very active hands-on course which will require participants to utilize a wide range of fall protection equipment. Must be conducted on-site using client’s fall arrest equipment.
Fire Prevention and Extinguisher Use Training - 4 Hours
The goal of this course is to increase knowledge of fire hazards and fire prevention methods. Course will also educate students on when to and when not to fight a fire, and how to properly address and extinguish the fire in a safe and expedient manner. Course includes live fire or hands-on target practice without live fire.
Fire Extinguisher Use Training Only - 2 Hours
The goal of this course is to ensure students understand when and when not to fight a fire, and how to properly address and extinguish the fire in a safe and expedient manner. Class can include live fire practice or target practice without live fire.
Forklift Operator Safety Training - 4-8 Hours
The purpose of this class is to increase the forklift operator’s awareness about capabilities, limitations, engineering principals and Cal OSHA regulations regarding powered industrial trucks (PIT). Written exam and hands-on equipment evaluations are included.
Forklift “Train-the-Trainer” Program - 8 Hours
The goal of the Instructor Training Program is to train and authorize selected individuals to implement and conduct your in-house Forklift Operator Program. Pre-requisite is prior forklift operator experience.
Hazard Communications (HAZCOM) Overview Training - 1 Hour
Course will ensure that students understand the potential for exposure and their liability and responsibility as it relates to the company’s Hazard Communication Program. Individuals participating in this program will be given an overview of the standard and your written policies and procedures relating to how hazardous materials/chemical affect their daily lives.
HAZMAT - First Responder Awareness (FRA) Level Training - 4-8 Hours
The goal of this course is to provide essential information for individuals who are likely to witness or discover a hazardous substance release and who have been trained to initiate an emergency response sequence by notifying the proper authorities.
HAZMAT - HAZWOPER Annual Refresher Training - 8 Hours
The goal of this program is to provide refresher level training for any "Worker" level HAZWOPER training who has previously undergone the 24hr. Occasional Site Worker or 40hr. General Site Worker course.
HAZMAT - HAZWOPER Occasional Site Worker Course - 24 Hours
HAZMAT- HAZWOPER General Site Worker - 40 Hours
The goal of this course is to provide essential information to workers who are on an environmental site only occasionally for a specific limited task and who are unlikely to be exposed over published exposure limits.
This course is required for site workers regularly on site engaged in hazardous substance removal or other activities which expose or potentially expose workers to hazardous substances and health hazards.
HAZMAT - HAZWOPER Spill Response Technician Level - 24 Hours
The goal of this course is to provide essential training to workers required to recognize emergencies involving hazardous materials and respond in a defensive role to contain and clean up a spill. Annual 8hr. refresher level training required.
HAZMAT - Incident Commander Level - 8 Hours
This course is designed to provide participants with the skills and capabilities required to assume the role of Incident Commander during a hazardous materials event. Special emphasis placed on personnel safety and management of the Haz-Mat scene. Any public or private agency which has "scene management" responsibility must have this level of training under OSHA regulations.
Hearing Conservation - 1 Hour
The goal of this program is to educate employees on the importance of following a Hearing Conservation program and the purpose of Audiometric Testing.
HAZMAT - First Responder Operations (FRO) Level Training - 8 Hours
The goal of this program is to provide training for First Responders at the Operations Level who respond to releases or potential releases of hazardous substances for the purpose of stopping the release. Recommended that this course is only conducted on-site at the employer facility in order to properly facilitate response exercises. Company response plan must be reviewed by instructor prior to class.
Heat Illness/Stress Prevention Training - 2 Hours
The goal of this program is to educate the student on the causes and prevention of heat related injuries and illnesses.
Heat Illness/Stress Prevention "Train-the-Trainer" Program - 4 Hours
The goal of this program is to train and authorize selected individuals to implement and conduct your in-house Heat Illness Prevention program.
Housekeeping Safety Training - 1 Hour
The goal of this program is to increase the awareness of the importance of good housekeeping procedures, and how good housekeeping can dramatically reduce environmentally related accidents and injuries.
International Air Transportation Association (IATA) Dangerous Goods Regulations - 4 Hours
With the increasing volumes of Hazardous Materials, Hazardous Wastes being manufactured, generated, packaged and transported daily, combined with the challenge of trying to stay ahead of the often complex and ever-changing regulatory agency standards, it is more important than ever to meet today’s Mandatory Compliance Requirements through proper training.
Injury and Illness Prevention Program (IIPP) Development
Ladder Safety and Inspection Training - 2 Hours
The purpose of this class is to teach the student how to use the proper ladder and how to inspect ladders. This course also gives reference to Cal OSHA regulations regarding Title 8 CCR Sect. 33278, 3279 and ANSI A14.1, A14.2 and A14.5.
Laboratory Safety Training - 2 Hours
This program will assist in addressing specific hazards in the laboratory setting. Course highlights the principles of lab safety, reviews the basics of a chemical hygiene plan and includes lecture, video and written review.
Lead Safety Training - Various Levels/Hours
Levels of training vary from Basic Awareness to Competent Person. They include Construction Worker, Supervisor/Project Manager, Building Inspector/Risk Assessor, and Worker Safety. Certain levels of training are conducted in association with NATEC, International.
Lockout/Blockout/Tagout (LOBOTO) Safety Training - 2-4 Hours
The purpose of this class is to familiarize employees with the LOBOTO processes and to establish safe working practices. LOBOTO means that any energy source, whether electrical, hydraulic, mechanical, compressed air, or any other source that might cause unexpected movement, must be disengaged or blocked and electrical sources must be de-energized and locked or positively sealed in the OFF position.
Machine Guarding Safety Training - 2 Hours
The purpose of this class is to teach the student proper procedures for safeguarding to avoid accidents and injuries.
Mold Safety Training - Various Levels/Hours
Levels of training include Basic Awareness, Remediation for Supervisors and Remediation for Workers. Call for more information.
OSHA 10 HOUR Outreach Program (511) - General Industry
OSHA 10 Hour Program for General Industry consists of:
- Introduction to OSHA Standards (1 Hour)
- Walking and Working Surfaces, Subpart D (1 Hour)
- Exit Routes, Emergency Action Plans, Fire Prevention Plans, and Fire Protection, Subparts E & L (1 Hour)
- Electrical, Subpart S (1 Hour)
Then we customize the program to fit your needs by choosing at least 3 more topics approved by OSHA that must add up to 3 hours of training. Upon successful completion of the course, participants will receive a certified OSHA completion card.
OSHA 30 HOUR Outreach Program (511) - General Industry
OSHA 30 Hour Program for General Industry consists of:
- Introduction to OSHA Standards (at least 2 Hours)
- Walking and Working Surfaces, Subpart D (at least 1 Hour)
- Exit Routes, Emergency Action Plans, Fire Prevention Plans, and Fire Protection, Subparts E & L (at least 2 Hours)
- Electrical, Subpart S (at least 2 Hours)
Then we customize the program to fit your needs by choosing at least 6 more topics approved by OSHA that must add up to at least 14 hours of training. Upon successful completion of the course, participants will receive a certified OSHA completion card.
OSHA 10 HOUR Outreach Program (510) - Construction Industry
OSHA 10 Hour Program for Construction Industry consists of:
- Introduction to OSHA Standards (1 Hour)
- Fall Protection, Subpart M (30 Minutes)
- Electrical, Subpart K (30 Minutes)
- Struck by (30 Minutes)
- Caught in/between (30 Minutes)
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) (30 Minutes)
- Health Hazards in Construction (30 Minutes)
Then we customize the program to fit your needs by choosing 2 more topics approved by OSHA that must add up to 2 hours of training. Upon successful completion of the course, participants will receive a certified OSHA 10 HOUR Construction Industry completion card.
OSHA 30 HOUR Outreach Program (510) - Construction Industry
OSHA 30 Hour Program for Construction Industry consists of:
- Introduction to OSHA Standards (at least 2 Hours)
- OSHA Focus Four Hazards (at least 5 Hours)
* Fall Protection, Subpart M (e.g., floors, platforms, roofs)
* Electrical, Subpart K (e.g., overhead power lines, power tools and cords, temporary wiring, grounding)
* Struck by (e.g., falling objects, trucks, cranes, constructing masonry walls)
* Caught in/between (e.g., trench hazards, unguarded machinery, equipment)
- Personal Protective and Lifesaving Equipment (at least 2 Hours)
- Health Hazards in Construction (at least 2 Hours)
- Stairways and Ladders, Subpart X (at least 1 Hour)
Then we customize the program to fit your needs by choosing 6 more topics approved by OSHA that must add up to at least 12 hours of training. Upon successful completion of the course, participants will receive a certified OSHA completion card.
OSHA 40 HOUR Trainer Program (501) - General Industry
The focus of this TRAINER course is to prepare students to teach the 10 and 30 Hour Outreach classes. Thorough knowledge of OSHA General Industry Standards (CFR 1910) is required. You must take the OSHA 511 prior to taking this course and have 5 years of general industry safety experience. Upon successful course completion, students become authorized OSHA Trainers in the 10 and 30 Hour Outreach Programs. In conjunction with Cal State University, Dominguez Hills. OSHA 503 Update training is required every 4 years.
Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) Overview - 1 Hour
This course will review the necessity of using personal protective equipment in the workplace. OSHA requires the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) to reduce employees' exposures to hazards when engineering and administrative controls are not feasible or effective in reducing hazard exposures to acceptable levels.
Power Tool Safety Overview - 1 Hour
This program will make the students aware the obvious and not so obvious hazards of Powered Industrial Tools.
Respiratory Protection Safety Training w/ Respirator Fit Testing - 4 Hours
The goal of this training is to emphasis the importance of the proper selection, use, sanitation and storage of respirators. Fit Testing procedures.
- Medical Clearance is required prior to fit testing.
- Students must bring respirators to class for fit testing.
- Students must be clean shaven prior to fit testing.
Safety Audits/Compliance Consultations
Self Contained Breathing Apparatus Training (SCBA) w/ Fit Testing - 4 Hours
The goal of this course is to comprehensively address, in both theory and practical exercises the use of the self-contained breathing apparatus. Fit Testing requires the availability of an Air purifying Respirator with a face piece of identical design to the SCBA Face piece.
- Medical Clearance is required prior to fit testing.
- Students must bring Air Purifying Respirators to class for fit testing.
- Students must be clean shaven prior to fit testing.
Scaffold Safety Compliance Course TRN 120C w/ Hands-on Exercises (CA only) - 8 Hours
Designed to meet California Construction safety requirements. Provides detail of the California Code of Regulations, Title 8, Article 1938 Construction Site General. Class will assist attendees in being able to designate their own competent person at worksites. Trainers use hands-on training exercises and jobsite visual aids to graphically illustrate safety concepts. Includes training manual and delivery of training equipment.
Scaffold Safety Compliance Course TRN 120C (CA only) - 4 Hours
Designed to meet California Construction safety requirements. Provides detail of the California Code of Regulations, Title 8, Article 1938 Construction Site General. Class will assist attendees in being able to designate their own competent person at worksites. Trainers use jobsite visual aids to graphically illustrate safety concepts. NO hands-on exercises are included. Includes training manual.
Scaffold Safety Compliance Course TRN 1000 (CA only) - 24 Hours
Students will be taught an in depth understanding of ground based scaffold erection. They will learn to identify various types of foundation materials, select and inspect scaffold planks, recognize unstable scaffolds, determine scaffold load capacity, lay out a scaffold job, prepare a base, erect a rolling scaffold and a scaffold stair tower, and much more. Includes 400 page reference training manual.
Scaffold User Awareness Course TRN 100 - 2 Hours
This 2 hour class is a general overview of the federal OSHA Regulations, 1926, Subpart L. Trainers use jobsite visual aids to graphically illustrate safety concepts. Suggested as a basic introduction or refresher class. Class is geared toward Supervisors, Foremen, Inspectors and Scaffold Erectors.
Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan Training (SWPPP) Overview - Construction - 8 Hours
Effective July 1, 2010, the New Permit SWRCB Order 2009-0009-DWQ adopted in September 2, 2009 will be
in effect! A Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPP) is required for all construction projects that disturb one acre or more of soil. This course is designed as an overview for the Superintendent Level employee. This course meets requirements for training issued by the Statewide General Storm Water Permit Associated with Construction Activities.
Traffic Control/Flagging Safety Training - 2-8 Hours
The purpose of this course is to review the applicable California and Federal requirements for the safe planning, installation and removal of traffic controls for construction and maintenance work zones. Various levels of training are available. The 2009 WATCH Manual is incorporated with the training.
Trenching, Shoring & Excavation Competent Person Level - 8 Hours
The purpose of this training is to provide employees with information about the OSHA Excavation Standard. NOTE: A COMPETENT PERSON is required on every trenching & excavation jobsite. Hands-on Field Exercises will consist of two excavations that are pre-dug. The class will be divided into teams consisting of a competent person and his/her 4 member team. Two teams will simultaneously be working on shoring their respective trenches. Any additional students will stand by and observe and critique the shoring operation. Upon completion of shoring operations, the entire class will critique the work performed. Each member will have the opportunity to assume the role of the competent person. The excavation checklist will be the basis for scoring the students performance.
Trenching, Shoring & Excavation Competent Person Level - 16 Hours
w/ Hands-on Field Exercises
The purpose of this training is to provide employees with information about the OSHA Excavation Standard. NOTE: A COMPETENT PERSON is required on every trenching & excavation jobsite.
Trenching, Shoring & Excavation Awareness Level - 2 Hours
The purpose of this training is to provide employees who accasionally work around trenches, information covering general safety and accident prevention. This lesson is intended to provide an introduction to trench safety and the benefits of using trench protective systems.
Welding/Hot Work Safety Training - 2 Hours
Employers are required to conduct and document training regardless of whether the welder has previously completed a trade apprentice program. The purpose of this program is to review the Hazards and Safe Work Practices of the welding program.
Workplace Violence Training - 2 Hours
This training program is designed to prepare your employees to effectively handle difficult, angry, hostile and potentially violent individuals. The training is based on threat recognition, personal safety tactics, and verbal skills, which have proven to be effective in defusing violent incidents. Various levels of training are available.
Written Policies/Procedures
Drug–Free Workplace Awareness Training - Supervisor Level - 4 Hours
This comprehensive supervisor training is vital components of an overall drug-abuse prevention program, on a par with a written policy, drug testing, and employee assistance and treatment. Companies that combine drug testing with education programs have experienced a 26% lower “test positive” rate than companies who tested for drugs without a training program.
Drug–Free Workplace Awareness Training - Employee Level - 2 Hours
Effective employee drug education and awareness is a vital component of an overall drug-abuse prevention program, on a par with a written policy, drug testing, and employee assistance and treatment. Companies that combine drug testing with education programs have experienced a 26% lower “test positive” rate than companies who tested for drugs without a training program.
Ergonomic Safety Training Program - Manager/Supervisor Level - 2 Hours
The objective of this training program is designed to provide designated managers and supervisors with information regarding general concepts in ergonomics for the purpose of assisting them in the identification of workstations in need of ergonomic intervention.
Ergonomic Safety Training Program - Employee Level - 1 Hour
The objective of this training program is designed to provide employees with a general awareness of ergonomics, to assist in minimizing exposure to Repetitive Motion Injuries (RMIs).
Harassment Prevention Training Program (CA only) - 2 Hours
The goal of this program is to help define harassment and give insight to new regulatory requirements and how they affect your employees, your managers and your organization as a whole.
International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code Training - 4 Hours
The International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code is intended to provide for the safe transportation of dangerous goods by vessel and to prevent marine pollution. The code contains advice on terminology, emergency response, handling, labeling, markings, packaging, placarding, stowage, and segregation.
Lawn Mower Safety Awareness Training Program - 4 Hours
The purpose of this class is to increase safety awareness for the Lawn Mower Operator’s regarding capabilities, limitations, engineering principals and CAL/OSHA Regulations regarding hand and portable powered tools and equipment. Written exam included.
National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 70E Safety Training - 4 Hours
The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 70E is a comprehensive standard that establishes best electrical safety practices standards on how to protect electricians from electric arc flash and arc blast exposure and resulting potential injury and death. OSHA has referenced this electrical safety standard in numerous cases. In fact, many organizations have now designed an NFPA 70E Compliance Guide to help protect their electrical personnel from the hazards associated with arc flash.
Overhead Cranes & Rigging Safety Training - 8 Hours
This course is designed to teach the student to identify the various types of rigging equipment and safe rigging practices. Upon completion of the class the student will have a basic understanding of the fundamentals of rigging and will be able to identify potential safety problems. Topics covered will be rigging inspection, estimating load weight, determining center of gravity, basic knots, hitch configurations, sling angle factor, and applicable regulations.
Workers' Compensation Claims Training Program - Supervisor Level (CA only) - 3 Hours
By the end of this program, the attendees will be able to discuss:
- The California Industrial Wage Orders are and where to find the most up-to-date copies on the Internet including wage and hour issues, straight time, overtime, call in pay, meal and rest breaks, final pay on termination, etc.
- FEHA (Harassment/Discrimination and Retaliation)
- Uniformed Guidelines on Employee Selection - Legal and Illegal Interview Questions as well as New Employee Reporting Requirements, Negligent Hiring, IRCA
- At-Will v. Implied Contract and Violation of Public Policy - Wrongful Discharge and Critical Documentation Requirements
- Section 132A/Safety and Health Protection on the Job/Workers' Compensation/Workplace Violence
Four-Wheel Drive Vehicles/Equipment - Special Operations Course - 16 Hours
This sixteen-hour course consists of six hours of lectures and ten hours of practical application on and off-road driving course. The lectures include off-road driving techniques, four-wheel drive systems, dynamics of winching, off-road tires and accessories, and vehicle dynamics. The practical application includes winching, performance driving, driving through streams, in sand, hill climbing, and over rough terrain. Each agency is required to furnish one four-wheel drive vehicle for each two students that attend.
Oxygen Enriched Environment Awareness Level Training - 2 Hours
Oxygen is essential to life. The air we breathe contains approximately 21% oxygen. Without oxygen we would die in a matter of minutes. We can breathe in a 50- 60% oxygen enriched atmosphere for several hours under medical care (Oxygen Therapy). It may be hard to believe but oxygen can be dangerous without knowing the associated hazards due to oxygen enriched environment. Every year several incidents are reported where workers have been injured by fire due to oxygen enriched clothing or atmosphere. Fires in these atmospheres start easily and are very intense, so people suffer very serious burns, which are often fatal.
Respirator Fit Testing Only - Hours vary according to number of students
Quantitative (PORTACOUNT) & Qualitative (BITREX) Fit Testing methods used.
Fit Testing procedures:
- Medical Clearance is required prior to fit testing.
- Students must bring respirators to class for fit testing.
- Students must be clean shaven prior to fit testing.
Average number of students per hour is 4.
Confined Space Awareness Level Training - 1 Hour
The goal of this course is to train the students to work safely around confined space areas. This awareness class is designed for employees whose job DOES NOT require confined space entry but who are exposed to confined spaces and must be aware of the hazards.