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#2040
Machinery and Machine Guarding Standards
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Description: This course introduces the student to machinery processes and
the related safety standards. The course focuses on the hazards associated
with various primary types of machinery and the control of hazardous energy
sources (lockout/ tagout). This is a Blended Learning Course. Students must
complete a web-based training portion of the course prior to attending the
resident portion. The web-based portion may require up to 5 hours seat time.
The course focuses on hazards created by mechanical motions and actions, points
of operation, and other machinery processes. Hands-on training in the Institute's
laboratories and plant tours provide opportunities to see equipment in operation. |
#2050
Cranes and Rigging Safety for Construction
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Description: This course introduces the student to the various types of mobile
cranes and tower cranes used in construction operations. Students are provided
with intermediate information concerning crane operations, crane inspection
and maintenance, rigging inspection, reading load charts, and corresponding
OSHA and consensus standards. Exercises in applying OSHA and ANSI standards,
reading load charts and rigging tables, and preventing accidents are conducted. |
#2060
Longshoring and Marine Terminal Processes
and Standards
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Description: This course introduces longshoring, covers vessel and equipment
nomenclature and the application of the longshoring and marine terminal standards.
Course highlights include field exercises at a working vessel or landship
for longshoring orientation. |
#2080
Cranes and Materials Handling for General
industry
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Description: This course prepares students to inspect various types of overhead
cranes, hoists, and powered industrial trucks used in general industry. Students
learn to apply basic information concerning overhead and gantry cranes, wire
rope, slings, and crane inspection and maintenance procedures, according to
appropriate OSHA and ANSI standards and related requirements. Operation and
maintenance of powered industrial trucks is also covered. The course features
a one-day, hands-on inspection of overhead cranes and hoists |
#2090
Shipyard Employment
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Description: This course introduces shipyard operations and standards, including
the jurisdictional considerations of enforcement. This course covers ship
building, repair, breaking, and barge cleaning, and the application of shipyard
standards. The course consists of several workshops where the student will
have to analyze various scenarios to determine the hazard(s), related standard(s),
and apply corrective actions. Course highlights include a field trip to an
operating shipyard for a shipyard orientation, and to review the processes
involved in building a ship. |
#3020
Underground Construction and Tunneling
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Description: This course focuses on the safety and health aspects of underground
operations and the related OSHA standards. This is a Blended Learning Course.
Students must complete a web-based training portion of the course prior to
attending the resident portion. The web-based portion of the course may require
up to 9 hours seat time. The student is introduced to basic tunneling operations,
from sinking the initial shaft to completion of the project. Topics include
inspection procedures, drill and blast methods, boring machines, and environmental
controls including air quality and ventilation. |
#3030
Concrete, Forms and Shoring
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Description: This course introduces the student to principles of forms and
shoring and the quality of concrete, hot and cold weather placing practices,
and inspection procedures. This is a Blended Learning Course. Students must
complete a web-based training portion of the course prior to attending the
resident portion. The web-based portion of the course may require up to 7
hours seat time. Topics include relevant OSHA standards, curing of concrete,
form removal, and ASTM standards on sampling concrete. The session includes
laboratories on making concrete, testing hardened concrete, reinforced concrete,
pre- and post-stressing of concrete, lift-slab construction, and reading concrete
construction blueprints and shoring plans. |
#3040
Power Press Guarding
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Description: This course focuses on the specific requirements of 29 CFR 1910.217,
Mechanical Power Presses. Part revolution and full revolution clutch mechanisms
are discussed in detail, with related hazards and guarding methods. Students
operate presses in the Institute laboratory, determine appropriate safeguards,
and analyze press operations. The students will examine the application of
OSHA Directive CPL 03-00-003 - National Emphasis Program on Amputations, October
27, 2006 as it applies to power presses. |
#3060
Safety and Health for Grain Handling Operations
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Description: This course focuses on the safety and health aspects of the grain
handling industry. This is a Blended Learning Course. Students must complete
a web-based training portion of the course prior to attending the resident
portion. The web-based portion may require up to 8 hours seat time. The web-based
portion of the course overviews the grain handling industry, the various processes,
and recognized hazards. Students will observe the operation of grain milling
and storage, participate in an mock inspection to identify staged hazards
in a grain elevator facility, and observe proper operating procedures. Students
will review health hazards common to grain handling such as dusts, pesticides,
and fumigants, and exposure control methods. Course materials include case
histories and a review of OSHA policies and procedures. |
#3070
Safety and Health in Sawmills and Logging
Operations
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Description: This course introduces the basic components of sawmill operations,
from log handling to finished products. Hazards, proper controls, and related
OSHA standards are discussed for each operation. Topics such as materials
handling, electrical hazards, machine guarding, and health hazards are covered.
Course features a field exercise at an operating sawmill and a series of field
exercises at a logging site. |
#3080
Principle of Scaffolding
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Description: This course focuses on the safety aspects of scaffolding and
current OSHA requirements. This is a Blended Learning Course. Students must
complete a web-based training portion of the course prior to attending the
resident portion. The web-based portion of the course may require up to 10
hours seat time. The student is introduced to the basics of scaffolding operations
from installation to dismantling. Topics include supported and suspended scaffolds,
aerial lifts, and the interpretation of related standards. Installation and
dismantling methods are demonstrated. |
#3110
Fall Arrest Systems
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Description: This is a course mainly to train OSHA compliance officers on
how to conduct an Oil and Gas safety and health inspection. We offer this
course once a year and the next offering will be in May of 2012. For private
sector employees, you should take a similar course from one of the OTI education
centers. |
#3150
Tower Safety
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Description: This course is designed to assist OSHA personnel in recognizing
the hazards associated with the construction and maintenance of communications
towers. This is a Blended Learning Course. Students must complete a web-based
training portion of the course prior to attending the resident portion. The
web-based portion of the course may require up to 8 hours seat time. Emphasis
is placed on acceptable abatement methods, applicable standards, and the implementation
of CPL 02-01-036 Interim Inspection Procedures During Communication Tower
Construction Activities. Course features a one-day field exercise demonstrating
tower erection and safety. |
#3220
Applied Welding Principles
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Description: This course is designed to increase the student's knowledge of
the processes and hazards associated with welding operations. Topics include
the various types of welding processes such as oxy-acetylene, MIG, TIG, and
open arc; proper use of each process; personal protective equipment; safety
and health hazard recognition and control; and OSHA requirements for general
industry and construction. Course features demonstrations and hands-on exercises
using various types of welding equipment and a one-half day field exercise. |
#3500
Demolition
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Description: This course is designed for enforcement personnel who have responsibility
for construction demolition safety and health. Course highlights include scope
and application of the OSHA standard, terminology, processes, and equipment.
Special emphasis is placed on the most hazardous demolition activities. A
tour of an active demolition site is arranged. Click for more Information |
#6010
Occupational Safety and Health Course for Other Federal Agencies
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Description: This course is designed for full-time Federal agency safety and
health officers or supervisors assigned responsibilities under Executive Order
12196 and 29 CFR 1960. The course provides an overview of the Occupational
Safety and Health Act, Federal agency occupational safety and health responsibilities,
and workplace inspection techniques. Participants are given instruction in
various OSHA standards. Special emphasis is directed at safety and health
hazards that are causing serious injuries and illnesses in the Federal sector.
The course features a mock inspection and use of laboratory equipment.
This course is limited to Federal agency personnel only. |
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