by Jessica Gillette | Sep 24, 2026
NFPA 70E ELECTRICAL SAFETY TRAINING
Thursday, November 12, 2206 | 8:00AM – 4:00PM
This training will introduce your workers to the basics of how electricity functions and how to work around it safely.
Electricity is an essential part of our everyday life. From heating and cooling, computers, tools, televisions and more, electricity makes our world possible. Electricity is so much an integral part of everyday life that we tend to overlook its dangers. (Additional OSHA resource on “Controlling Electrical Hazards” is included in discussion)
The purpose of this training program is to familiarize workers with best practices when working around electricity, how electricity works, and its hazards.
Electrical Safety Training Class Topic Overview:
• Overview of how electricity works
• Definitions of common electrical terms
• Overview of grounding
• How to avoid electrical shock
• Electrical shock injuries
• Safety rules when working with electricity
• Working with generators safely
• Personal Protective Equipment for electrical work
• Lockout/Tagout and hazardous energy
• What to do in an electrical emergency
• OSHA Standard 29 CFR 1926 Subpart K compliant
Course Outcomes
After completing this training, your employees will be certified in understanding the OSHA Standard 29 CFR 1926 Subpart K and will have an understanding of how to work around electricity in the workplace safely.
Who should take this course?
Any employee who works with or near electricity in the workplace.
INSTRUCTOR
Warren Rice
COST
Members — $325
Non-Members — $400
Includes lunch and course materials
LOCATION
ABC-VA Central VA Training Facility
1600 E Parham Road, Richmond, VA 23228
SUBSTITUTION/CANCELLATION POLICY
Substitutions are welcome at any time if the originally registered individual(s) can no longer attend. Written responses to cancel must be received within 48 hours of program start to receive a refund.
CONTACT
Sherrie Dickerson
by Jessica Gillette | Sep 24, 2026
24-HOUR COMPETENT PERSON FALL PROTECTION TRAINING
Tuesday, November 24, 2026 | 7:00AM – 4:00PM
In Accordance with ANSI Standard Z359.2
(Conforms to the 24-Hour Training Requirements of the EM-385-1-1 2014 Edition)
This 24-hour training is in accordance with 29CFR 1926 and EM-385-1-1, introducing students to the USACE EM385-1-1 Safety & Health Standards, as well as Virginia and Federal Construction Safety Standards and Regulations covering Fall Protection. This course includes classroom instruction in addition to the required 8-hours of practical hands-on training.
Topics Include:
– An integrated study of hazard recognition and abatement principles related to falls on construction worksites.
– Available equipment, equipment use, maintenance, storage and inspection requirements to maintain compliance
– Basic rescue techniques and emergency action procedures
– The study of compliance issues and challenges facing safety professionals including mishap and case study analysis, Virginia and Federal general safety standards, worksite inspections, interfacing with compliance officials, vertical and horizontal standards, and common construction industry compliance issues are also discussed.
Additional Topics Include:
– Equipment selection, Inspection and Donning
– Fall Prevention/Restraint/Arrest
– Fall Hazard Elimination
– Passive v. Active Systems
– Fall arrest rescue systems
– Selection and usage on non-certified anchorages
– Authorized persons’ duties and responsibilities
– Competent persons’ duties and responsibilities
– Testing of fall protection equipment
– “Hands-On” scenario of fall protection systems
– OSHA and ANSI Standards of Fall Protection
Who Should Attend:
Anyone required to manage a safety program or who is responsible to be the on-site Competent Person, including Safety Managers, Safety Directors, Onsite Managers, Supervisors, Section Leads and Responsible Persons.
What To Bring:
Please bring your personal fall protection harness to class. This will allow you to learn how to properly wear your own equipment and have it inspected if needed (including lifelines, lanyards, anchorages, etc.). Bringing your own gear also provides valuable hands-on experience using the equipment you’re familiar with, in addition to any gear provided in class.
**Class is limited to 15 students.**
INSTRUCTOR
Warren Rice
LOCATION
ABC-VA Central Virginia Training Facility
1600 E Parham Road, Richmond, VA 23228
COST
Member – $325
Non-Member – $375
CANCELLATION POLICY
Please note that a reservation constitutes a financial commitment unless cancellations are made 48 hours in advance.
Questions?
Contact Sherrie Dickerson
by Jessica Gillette | Aug 20, 2026
SAFETY LUNCH & STEP AWARDS: BEYOND THE HARD HAT — EXPLORING THE CONNECTION BETWEEN SAFETY, WELL-BEING AND WORKFORCE SUCCESS
Tuesday, November 10, 2026 | 11:00AM – 2:00PM
Safety is more than what happens on the jobsite.
A strong safety culture goes beyond PPE, training, and compliance. It also means understanding the people behind the hard hats—and recognizing the personal, mental, and emotional challenges that can affect their well-being, engagement, and ability to stay safe.
Join ABC Virginia for the 2026 Safety Luncheon & STEP Awards: Beyond the Hard Hat for an engaging conversation about how supporting the whole person can strengthen your safety culture, your workforce, and your organization.
Featured Speaker
Jared Elmquist, Vice President of Field Development, Corporate Chaplains of America
Jared Elmquist works with business leaders across the country to help organizations support their people and strengthen workplace culture. He began his career in construction and residential HVAC, working his way through college before spending a decade working alongside farmers and ranchers. These experiences gave him a firsthand appreciation for the people who perform demanding work every day and the challenges they face both on and off the job.
Today, Jared draws on that experience to help leaders address employee well-being, mental health, workforce engagement, and organizational success. He brings a practical, people-centered perspective to conversations about creating workplaces where employees feel supported and have trusted resources when life gets difficult.
What you’ll take away:
Gain a new perspective on workplace safety.
Explore the connection between employee well-being, mental health, workforce engagement, and safety—and why what happens off the job can have a real impact on the jobsite.
Walk away with practical insights.
Hear real-world stories and strategies for recognizing challenges employees may be facing and creating a workplace where people feel supported and connected.
Strengthen your safety culture.
Consider how your organization can move beyond compliance toward a culture where safety means genuinely caring for the people who make your work possible.
Connect with construction leaders and safety professionals.
Share ideas, experiences, and best practices with peers who are working toward safer jobsites and stronger teams.
STEP Awards: Celebrating Members Who Put Safety First
The luncheon will culminate in the presentation of the 2026 STEP Awards, honoring companies that have demonstrated an outstanding commitment to safety through ABC’s STEP Safety Management System. The STEP Awards recognize contractors who go above and beyond to build strong, proactive safety cultures—setting a higher standard for safety performance across Virginia’s construction industry.
Learn More About STEP
Interested in strengthening your company’s safety program or pursuing STEP recognition? Learn more about ABC’s STEP Safety Management System or email Rob Camlin.
SPECIAL NOTE: only ABC-VA members from the Hampton Roads region will be recognized during the STEP awards. Northern VA and Central VA STEP recipients are recognized at their respective ceremonies.
Agenda
11:00 AM — Check-in & Networking
11:30 AM — Lunch
12:00–1:30 PM — Presentation & STEP Awards
1:30 PM — Networking/Departure
Showcase YOUR Safety
Safety Showcase Sponsor $500 — includes vendor display table, two (2) registrations, opportunity to distribute promotional materials, logo/name on marketing materials
Select during online registration or email Meredith Strahan to sponsor!
Sponsors
Additional Details
LOCATION
Chesapeake Conference Center
700 Conference Center Drive, Chesapeake, VA 23320
COST
Members Early Bird – $60
Members (starting 10/19) – $80
Non-Members Early Bird – $100
Non-Members (starting 10/19) – $125
SUBSTITUTION/CANCELLATION POLICY
Substitutions are welcome at any time if the originally registered individual(s) can no longer attend. Please note: a reservation constitutes a financial commitment unless cancellations are made 48 hours in advance.
Questions?
Contact Meredith Strahan
by Jessica Gillette | Aug 5, 2026
LIFT TRUCK TRAINER
REGISTER HERE
Offered by Mid Atlantic OTI Education Center, this course will be held at ABC-VA Northern Virginia Training Facility, Host Training Organization
October 23, 2026 | 8:00AM – 4:00PM
This OSHA compliant, comprehensive program covers every aspect of lift truck training and any operator, at every level of experience will benefit from the course.
Course covers:
- OSHA Powered Industrial Truck Standard
- 1910.178 and 1926.602 compliance
- How to evaluate operators’ performance
- How to educate nonoperators about working safely around powered industrial trucks
- How to teach safe procedures and maintenance
The provided lift truck operator program includes 7 interrelated but independent instructional modules that can be taught in any order.
- OSHA Regulations
- LiftTruck Design and Operating Principles
- Pre-Shift Safety Inspection & Preventive Maintenance
- Worksite Inspections
- Pick Up a Load
- Deliver a Load
- Apply Lift Truck Operator Safety Skills
Trainer guide includes:
- Easy-to-follow facilitator guide with electronic presentation that lets course leaders engage and involve participants through all 7 instructional modules
- High-definition videos of real-life working conditions and operator frontline perspectives
- Detailed animations that further illustrate course topics
- Module exams
- Final exam
- 7 Instructional Modules
Prerequisite: None. Knowledge of lift truck/forklift operation recommended.
Course Includes: Trainer materials, lunch and refreshments
LOCATION
ABC-VA Northern Virginia Training Facility
42680 Trade West Drive, Dulles, VA 20166
COST
Members — $675
Non-Members — $775
SCHEDULE
Please visit CRSC registration link above
by Jessica Gillette | Aug 5, 2026
OSHA 502 – UPDATE FOR CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY OUTREACH TRAINERS
REGISTER HERE
Offered by Mid Atlantic OTI Education Center, this course will be held at ABC-VA Northern Virginia Training Facility, Host Training Organization
December 7 – 9, 2026 | 8:00AM – 4:00PM
This course is designed for Outreach Training Program trainers who have completed OSHA #500 Trainer Course in Occupational Safety and Health Standards for the Construction Industry and are authorized trainers in the OSHA Outreach Training Program. The course provides an update on OSHA Construction Standards, policies, and regulations. Upon course completion students will have the ability to demonstrate continued professional development in their field by applying effective adult learning principles and interactive training techniques to clearly identify, define, and explain construction industry hazards and acceptable corrective measures as they continue to teach the 10- and 30-hour Construction Outreach Training Program classes.
Course Includes:
- Student binder
- OSHA CFR 1926 Construction Regulations Book,
- Lunch and refreshments for in-person classes,
- Electronic Resources including:PowerPoint Presentation
- Video clips
- Test Questions
- Additional resource information
Prerequisite Information:
OSHA #500 Trainer Course in OSHA Standards for the Construction Industry authorized Outreach Training Program trainers are required to attend this course once every four years (4) to maintain their trainer status. Prior to registration, students must provide a copy of their current Outreach Training Program trainer card or an official transcript from the respective OSHA Training Institute Education Center to verify Outreach Training Program trainer authorized status. Please note: Copies of Course Certificates will not be accepted as proof of successful completion.
Prerequisite Verification Form:
A completed Prerequisite Verification Form (PVF) is required to be submitted as part of the registration process. The completed PVF should be sent to info@oshamidatlantic.org.
Registration for courses requiring a Prerequisite Verification Form (PVF) is not confirmed until the PVF is approved. Forms must be submitted by the close of business, at least two weeks prior to the course start date. Late submissions may be accepted at MAOTIEC’s discretion.
LOCATION
ABC-VA Northern Virginia Training Facility
42680 Trade West Drive, Dulles, VA 20166
COST
$795
SCHEDULE
Please visit CRSC registration link above
