Safety Academy for Construction Seminars: Training Courses

OSHA 10 Hour Construction Safety Outreach Course: Introduces OSHA policies, procedures, and standards, as well as construction safety and health principles. The course will review the scope and application of the OSH Act and General Duty Clause, as well as examine areas that are most hazardous.

OSHA 30-Hour Safety & Health Outreach Program: This expanded course goes into greater depth regarding the OSHA standards, their scope and application. It teaches participants the safety requirements for construction activities including scaffolds, rigging, electrical, ladders, fall protection, excavations, cranes, hazard communication personal protective equipment and other topics.

Boom Truck: The smallest of the mobile cranes, Boom Trucks are found in a wide variety of organizations, both public and private. During our two day seminar users learn the basic skills of safely and efficiently operating the Boom Truck. In addition, we cover the basics of rigging and load calculation.

Forklift: Strict new OSHA rules require that all forklift operators be trained to a specific standard. Our one day seminar covers all of the required training and skills called for by Federal and California OSHA. Operators receive classroom and hands on training in the proper techniques for operating a forklift.

Excavation Safety/Competent Person: When you assign a Competent Person to each excavation project, be confident they know the duties and responsibilities of that position. Our one day, hands-on seminar provides knowledge and information on OSHA’s excavation safety regulations, how to do soil classification, proper use of shores and how to evaluate excavation site conditions on an ongoing basis to ensure that workers are protected from cave-ins.

Chain Saw: The chain saw is an important tool for many organizations. It is deceptively simple . . . and dangerous to operate. Workers often do not have a proper understanding of the dangers of using a chain saw. Our one day seminar provides comprehensive instruction in its safe and efficient operation, as well as the care and maintenance required to keep it in good operating condition, including chain sharpening.

Basic Rigging: Do your workers use boom trucks, mobile cranes or field service cranes to lift materials and equipment. Do they know how to properly rig these items to prevent injury or damage. Our one day basic skills rigging class will provide them with that knowledge.

Fall Protection/Competent Person:: Fall protection is an often misunderstood and often neglected skill in the workplace. This one day seminar covers the use of active, as well as, passive and alternate fall protection methods. Students handle and work with components of various types of fall protection systems.

Scaffolding/Competent Person: A frequent source of OSHA violations, scaffolds come in many types, shapes and sizes. This one day seminar covers the various types of scaffolding and the relevant OSHA regulations. Special attention is given to interpretation and application for real world situations.

Stability Testing of Field Service Cranes: Field Service Cranes are used to lift light loads such as pumps, motors, pipe, etc.. These light duty cranes are often installed without stability testing being done. Our staff can conduct the required stability testing and provide necessary documentation for you to avoid liability issues.

Tractor Loader Backhoe (TLB): The TLB is the most versatile piece of heavy equipment used today. As such it is also the most dangerous. Our three day seminar provides workers with the basic skills to operate the TLB in a safe and efficient manner. Topics include: Overall operation, Pre-shift inspection, Startup, Setup, Loader use and Excavation with the backhoe.

Custom Classes for unique needs are also available on request.