Training
It's true. An ounce of training is worth a pound of cure. Many harmful incidents could have been prevented if staff had been trained to be aware of and understand how to deal with particular circumstances. The team at American Osage Consulting, Inc. (AOC) is unique in that they are subject matter specialists as well as trainers. This is an advantage in that our environmental and safety specialists understand the system design and can translate required operations and safety information into a systematic and successful approach to training. We can customize and incorporate your company's sites and equipment in our training courses so your employees can see first hand the existing conditions relating to their safety.
We offer a variety of training classes, and can customize each class to meet your specific needs and situation, bringing in specific examples you have experienced directly. The training classes we offer include:
Courses include Asbestos Contractor/Supervisor forty-hour course that is essential for anyone supervising employees during the abatement of asbestos-containing materials. It includes work-site safety, respiratory protection recommendations, record-keeping requirements and extensive hands-on exercises.
We also teach the Asbestos Inspector 3-day class which is designed specifically for those who wish to inspect buildings for asbestos-containing materials and evaluate their conditions. Participants learn how to take bulk samples, examine O&M procedures, advise facility managers of findings, and more. There are a number of other asbestos initial courses as well as the refresher courses to keep your certification current.
Anyone who manages employees during the abatement of lead-based paint will want to be current on these important skills. Our forty-hour Lead Contractor/Supervisor course focuses on proper work practices and includes health effects of exposure, waste disposal, using chemical strippers, using personal protective equipment, etc. The Lead Inspector 3-day class and refreshers are also available.
We offer a number of Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response Training classes for you or your staff. The 40-hour class provides compliance with OSHA standard 29CFR 1910.120 requiring training for all individuals involved in cleanup of hazardous materials spills and releases. Students will be trained to identify potential hazards and perform their jobs with minimal risks to their health. This class covers identifying hazardous materials, decontamination of work areas, working with personal protective equipment, maintaining personal safety and more. Extensive hands-on exercises are included.
The 24-hour training is for in-house spill teams and non-routine site works. It covers basic emergency response when dealing with small identifiable spills that require no protective clothing. This class features the fundamentals of establishing and maintaining an in-house response team.
The 8-hour course is for all hazardous waste operations and emergency response staff. They are required to maintain current certification with an annual 8-hr refresher course.
A few examples of fungi/mold species that can be hazardous to the health of humans include: Penicilliums, Aspergillums, Stachybotrys, Paecilomyces, Fusarium, and Mycotoxins. We teach participants to identify types of mold and steps to take for remediation and prevention.
Every employee who may be exposed to blood or other infectious substances is subject to OSHA regulation (29CFR 1910.1030). Attendees will learn how to control exposure, respond to emergencies involving blood, select personal protective equipment, etc.
This is a 2-day course that will provide an inside look at what the law requires. This information-packed class will assist in identifying and defining responsibilities for your employees. Participants will receive a card by mail from OSHA testifying to the participants’ voluntary training. Topics include: getting upper management's full support; measuring your program's successes; safety management and much more.
Attendees learn established uniform injury and illness reporting procedures to meet or exceed requirements of OSHA and other state, federal and local regulations.
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Standard 1910.200 is seriously violated and is cited by OSHA frequently. This course will help you create a proper HAZCOM plan that meets the OSHA requirements. Topics will include maintaining MSDS, developing a regular schedule for employee training, proper documentation and additional valuable information.
Studying previous accidents and incidents is the best way to prevent future incidents. We work with you to establish and develop standard procedures and guidelines for investigating occupational accidents. Some topics: interviewing possible witnesses, preserving the facts, preventing disturbance of the accident scene, accident report writing and remediation of the cause. If this course is customized for your company, our instructors find it very helpful to use specific incidents and pictures from previous incidents at your site.
This class is a review of Standard 1910.147. During this 8-hour class the participants will learn what machinery must be locked and tagged. Students will look at establishing procedures to control energy sources, and the proper procedures for restoring power, start up or release of stored energy from equipment or piping systems which could cause injury to employees, contractors or other personnel.
Course covers OSHA's Standard 1910.146. Students will review safety precautions employees and supervisors should take when working in confined spaces. OSHA's definition will be explored. OSHA's definition of this standard will be reviewed. Participants will learn to complete entry permits, summon emergency services, catalogue equipment that is safe to use in confined spaces, specific procedures to be followed prior to and during entry, and much more.
Participants will learn to care, use, inspect and properly fit their fall arrest equipment, as well as learn how to "plan your fall". Classes can be tailored for your specific industry or group. You will interact with experienced instructors using hands-on training techniques. |
