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CPR, AED & First Aid
This combined course covers both CPR/AED and First Aid in a single day — the most efficient way to meet OSHA emergency response requirements. You'll learn to recognize and respond to cardiac emergencies, perform adult/child/infant CPR, operate an AED, and manage common workplace injuries including bleeding, fractures, burns, and shock. OSHA's 1910.151 general industry standard and 1926.50 construction standard both require employers to ensure workers have access to first aid and CPR-trained personnel. Two certification cards are issued same day upon successful completion.
What You'll Learn
- Adult, child, and infant CPR with rescue breathing
- AED operation, pad placement, and maintenance checks
- Relief of choking in adults, children, and infants
- Bleeding control, wound care, and bandaging
- Fracture, sprain, and dislocation management
- Burns, heat stroke, hypothermia, and shock response
- Two-rescuer CPR and team coordination
Who Should Attend
All workers — especially those on construction sites, in manufacturing, or any workplace where professional emergency services may be delayed. Required by many employers and job site contracts.
OSHA 10-Hour Construction
The OSHA 10-Hour Construction course is the foundational safety training required by most construction employers, general contractors, and public works projects across the country. Authorized by OSHA's Outreach Training Program, this course provides workers with a broad understanding of the most common construction hazards and their rights under OSHA law. Topics are drawn from OSHA's 29 CFR 1926 construction standards. Upon completion, students receive an official OSHA 10-Hour wallet card — widely recognized and required on job sites nationwide.
What You'll Learn
- Introduction to OSHA and worker rights
- Fall protection — the #1 cause of construction fatalities
- Electrical safety and lockout/tagout basics
- Struck-by and caught-in/between hazard recognition
- Scaffolding, ladders, and stairways
- Personal protective equipment (PPE) selection and use
- Health hazards: silica, lead, asbestos awareness
Who Should Attend
Entry-level construction workers, laborers, apprentices, and anyone required by their employer, union, or job site to hold an OSHA 10 card. Many public projects and general contractors nationwide mandate this card before workers can set foot on site.
OSHA 30-Hour Construction
The OSHA 30-Hour Construction course is designed for supervisors, foremen, safety officers, and anyone responsible for overseeing workers on a construction site. This OSHA Outreach Training Program course goes significantly deeper than the 10-Hour, covering the full breadth of 29 CFR 1926 construction standards with emphasis on hazard identification, safety program management, and regulatory compliance. Students who complete this course demonstrate a serious commitment to workplace safety and are often required for supervisory roles on federal, state, and large commercial projects. Official OSHA 30-Hour wallet card issued upon completion.
What You'll Learn
- In-depth OSHA 29 CFR 1926 construction standards
- Scaffolding erection, inspection, and fall protection
- Excavation, trenching, and soil classification
- Cranes, derricks, hoists, and rigging safety
- Concrete and masonry construction hazards
- Safety program development and management
- Incident investigation, recordkeeping, and OSHA 300 logs
Who Should Attend
Supervisors, foremen, project managers, safety officers, and anyone responsible for the safety of workers on a construction site. Increasingly required for supervisory roles on federal, state, and large commercial projects.
OSHA 500 — Trainer Course for Construction
The OSHA 500 course authorizes graduates to deliver OSHA 10-Hour and 30-Hour Outreach Training courses in construction to workers and employers. This is the official OSHA trainer certification — one of the most respected credentials in the construction safety industry. The course covers all major topics in the OSHA 29 CFR 1926 construction standards, adult learning principles, and effective training delivery techniques. Participants must hold a current OSHA 30-Hour card and have at least 5 years of construction industry experience. Upon successful completion, graduates are authorized as OSHA Outreach Trainers and can issue official OSHA wallet cards to their students.
What You'll Learn
- All OSHA 29 CFR 1926 construction standards in depth
- Adult learning principles and training delivery techniques
- How to conduct and document OSHA Outreach Training
- Issuing and tracking official OSHA wallet cards
- Developing site-specific safety training programs
- OSHA trainer responsibilities and ethics
- Hands-on practice teaching sessions with feedback
Who Should Attend
Safety professionals, trainers, union instructors, and experienced construction workers who want to become OSHA-authorized trainers. Prerequisites: current OSHA 30-Hour card and 5+ years of construction industry experience.
OSHA 510 — Occupational Safety & Health Standards for Construction
The OSHA 510 course is a prerequisite for the OSHA 500 Trainer Course and provides a comprehensive review of OSHA's construction safety and health standards under 29 CFR 1926. Designed for safety professionals, compliance officers, and experienced construction workers seeking a deep understanding of federal construction regulations, this course covers the full range of construction hazards and the OSHA standards that govern them. Students who complete OSHA 510 are well-prepared to pursue the OSHA 500 trainer authorization.
What You'll Learn
- Comprehensive review of 29 CFR 1926 construction standards
- Scope and application of OSHA construction regulations
- Subpart C through Subpart Z construction standards
- Hazard identification and abatement strategies
- OSHA inspection procedures and citation process
- Recordkeeping requirements and OSHA 300 logs
- Preparation for the OSHA 500 trainer course
Who Should Attend
Safety professionals, compliance officers, and experienced construction workers planning to pursue the OSHA 500 trainer authorization. Also valuable for anyone seeking a thorough understanding of federal construction safety regulations.
Emergency Response
This comprehensive emergency response course prepares workers to take immediate, effective action when a workplace emergency occurs — before professional responders arrive. Drawing from OSHA's Emergency Action Plan standard (29 CFR 1910.38) and NFPA guidelines, the course covers emergency recognition, notification, evacuation, shelter-in-place, and first responder coordination. Participants practice real-world scenarios including fire, chemical spill, medical emergency, and severe weather. Ideal for designated emergency response team members and anyone in a safety-sensitive role.
What You'll Learn
- OSHA Emergency Action Plan (EAP) requirements
- Emergency recognition and notification procedures
- Evacuation planning, routes, and assembly points
- Shelter-in-place procedures for chemical and weather events
- Fire response and extinguisher use (PASS technique)
- Medical emergency response and triage basics
- Coordinating with 911 and professional first responders
Who Should Attend
Designated emergency response team members, safety officers, supervisors, and any worker who may be called upon to lead or assist in a workplace emergency. Recommended for all workers in construction, manufacturing, and industrial settings.
Hazardous Materials Awareness
This course provides awareness-level training for workers who may encounter hazardous materials in the workplace or during transport. Covering OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard (HazCom, 29 CFR 1910.1200), DOT hazmat regulations, and GHS (Globally Harmonized System) requirements, students learn to recognize hazardous materials, read Safety Data Sheets (SDS), understand DOT placards and labels, and respond appropriately to a hazmat incident at the awareness level. This course does not qualify workers for hands-on hazmat response — see HAZWOPER for operational-level training.
What You'll Learn
- OSHA HazCom standard and GHS overview
- Reading and interpreting Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
- DOT hazmat placards, labels, and shipping papers
- Hazardous material classification and identification
- Awareness-level response: recognize, isolate, notify
- PPE selection for hazmat awareness situations
- Emergency notification and evacuation procedures
Who Should Attend
Workers in construction, transportation, manufacturing, or any industry where hazardous chemicals or materials may be present. Required for anyone who may first encounter a hazmat situation and needs to recognize and report it safely.
Fall Protection
Falls are the leading cause of fatalities in the construction industry, accounting for more than one-third of all construction deaths each year. OSHA's fall protection standard (29 CFR 1926.502) requires employers to provide fall protection for workers at heights of 6 feet or more in construction. This course covers the full spectrum of fall protection systems — from guardrails and safety nets to personal fall arrest systems (PFAS) — with hands-on harness inspection, fitting, and donning practice. Students leave with the knowledge to identify fall hazards, select the appropriate protection system, and respond to a fall rescue situation.
What You'll Learn
- OSHA fall protection standards (29 CFR 1926.502)
- Identifying and eliminating fall hazards
- Guardrail systems, safety nets, and covers
- Personal fall arrest system (PFAS) components
- Harness inspection, proper fit, and donning
- Anchor point selection and load requirements
- Rescue and retrieval procedures after a fall
Who Should Attend
All construction workers who work at heights of 6 feet or more — including roofers, ironworkers, carpenters, laborers, and general contractors. Also required for anyone who supervises workers at elevation.
Excavation & Trenching Safety
Trenching and excavation work is one of the most hazardous operations in construction — a trench cave-in can bury a worker under hundreds of pounds of soil in seconds, leaving no time to escape. OSHA's excavation standard (29 CFR 1926 Subpart P) requires a competent person to classify soil, inspect excavations daily, and ensure proper protective systems are in place. This course trains workers and supervisors to recognize excavation hazards, classify soil types, select and implement protective systems (sloping, shoring, and trench boxes), and respond to an emergency. Includes hands-on soil classification exercises.
What You'll Learn
- OSHA excavation standard (29 CFR 1926 Subpart P)
- Competent person responsibilities and qualifications
- Soil classification: Type A, B, and C
- Protective systems: sloping, benching, shoring, and trench boxes
- Daily excavation inspection procedures
- Utility location and underground hazard identification
- Emergency response to a cave-in or engulfment
Who Should Attend
Construction workers, laborers, utility workers, and supervisors involved in any excavation or trenching work. Essential for anyone designated as a competent person for excavation operations.
NFPA 70E — Electrical Safety in the Workplace
NFPA 70E is the standard for electrical safety in the workplace and is referenced by OSHA as the benchmark for protecting workers from electrical hazards including shock, arc flash, and arc blast. Arc flash incidents can release temperatures up to 35,000°F — hotter than the surface of the sun — in a fraction of a second. This course covers the requirements of NFPA 70E (current edition), including hazard identification, arc flash risk assessment, approach boundaries, PPE selection, energized electrical work permits, and lockout/tagout procedures. Designed for electricians, maintenance workers, and anyone who works on or near energized electrical equipment.
What You'll Learn
- NFPA 70E standard structure and OSHA relationship
- Electrical hazards: shock, arc flash, and arc blast
- Arc flash risk assessment and incident energy analysis
- Limited, restricted, and prohibited approach boundaries
- PPE selection: arc-rated clothing, gloves, and face protection
- Energized electrical work permit requirements
- Lockout/tagout (LOTO) for electrical equipment
Who Should Attend
Electricians, maintenance technicians, engineers, and anyone who works on or near energized electrical equipment. Required by many employers in manufacturing, utilities, and industrial construction.
HAZWOPER — Hazardous Waste Operations & Emergency Response
HAZWOPER (Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response) training is mandated by OSHA under 29 CFR 1910.120 for workers involved in hazardous waste cleanup, treatment, storage, and disposal operations, as well as emergency response to hazardous substance releases. The 40-Hour HAZWOPER course (also called the General Site Worker course) is required for workers who may be exposed to hazardous substances above permissible exposure limits. The course covers hazard recognition, toxicology, air monitoring, PPE and Level A/B/C/D protection, decontamination procedures, site control, and emergency response. Annual 8-hour refresher training is required to maintain certification.
What You'll Learn
- OSHA HAZWOPER standard (29 CFR 1910.120) requirements
- Hazardous substance recognition, toxicology, and health effects
- Air monitoring equipment and interpretation
- PPE levels A, B, C, and D — selection and donning
- Decontamination procedures and zones
- Site control, work zones, and buddy system
- Emergency response procedures and incident command
- Medical surveillance requirements
Who Should Attend
Workers involved in hazardous waste site cleanup, remediation, treatment, storage, or disposal operations. Also required for emergency responders at the operations level and above. Annual 8-hour refresher required to maintain certification.
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Group & On-Site Training
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