by Jessica Gillette | May 24, 2023
OSHA 3095 – ELECTRICAL STANDARDS
This is a Chesapeake Region Safety Council course – REGISTER HERE
September 25 – 28, 2023 | 8:00AM-4:00PM
This course covers OSHA Electrical Standards and the hazards associated with electrical installations and equipment. Course topics include single- and three-phase systems, cord- and plug-connected and fixed equipment, grounding, ground fault circuit interrupters, and safety-related work practices. Emphasis is placed on electrical hazard recognition and OSHA Standards, policies, and procedures and applicable portions of the National Electrical Code (NEC). Students will participate in workshops on the safe and correct use of electrical testing equipment. Upon course completion students will have the ability to understand the severity of electrical current on the human body, recognize and evaluate actual and potential electrical hazards and reference the applicable OSHA Standard, determine hazard abatement measures, and understand the proper use of electrical testing equipment.
Upon Completion of this course students will learn to:
- Detect electrical hazards, determine which OSHA standards apply, and achieve the appropriate abatement
- Properly use safety electrical test equipment
- Understand the effects of electrical current on the human body with respect to voltage, current path, and the duration of exposure
- Identify and value OSHA electrical standards
- Understand how the National Electrical Code ties into OSHA’s electrical standard
- Students will understand the 2018 edition of NFPA 70E and learn the latest information about the effects of arc flash, arc blast, and direct current (dc) hazards, and recent developments in electrical design and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
Student Contact Hours: 26
Prerequisites: None
Course Includes: Student materials
LOCATION
ABC-VA Northern Virginia Training Facility
42680 Trade West Drive, Dulles, VA 20166
COST
$845
SCHEDULE
Please visit CRSC registration link above
by Jessica Gillette | May 24, 2023
OSHA 511 – OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARDS FOR GENERAL INDUSTRY
This is a Chesapeake Region Safety Council course – REGISTER HERE
September 5 – 8, 2023 | 8:00AM-4:00PM
This course covers OSHA Standards, policies, and procedures in general industry. Topics include scope and application of the OSHA General Industry Standards, general industry principles and special emphasis on those areas in general industry which are most hazardous. Upon course completion students will have the ability to define general industry terms found in the OSHA General Industry Standards, identify hazards which occur in general industry, locate and determine appropriate OSHA General Industry Standards, policies, and procedures, and describe the use of OSHA General Industry Standards and regulations to supplement an ongoing safety and health program.
Student Contact Hours: 26
Prerequisites: None
Course Includes: Student binder, OSHA CFR 1910
LOCATION
ABC-VA Northern Virginia Training Facility
42680 Trade West Drive, Dulles, VA 20166
COST
$845
SCHEDULE
Please visit CRSC registration link above
by Jessica Gillette | May 24, 2023
EM 385-1-1 – CONSTRUCTION SAFETY HAZARD AWARENESS FOR CONTRACTORS
This is a Chesapeake Region Safety Council course – REGISTER HERE
August 7 – 11, 2023 | 7:30AM-4:30PM
This 40-hour class is designed specifically for contractors, military, and government employees, doing business with the US Navy, NAVFAC, US Army Corps of Engineers and other government agencies that require EM 385 training.
Learn how to effectively submit:
Accident Prevention Plan (APP) Learn how to properly prepare a site-specific APP – this plan must be very detailed and address the management processes that will be used to prevent hazards from being present in all phases of the contract. Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA) forms require contractors to take an extremely proactive approach by anticipating and controlling hazards prior to an accident occurring – defining the activity being performed, and identifying the work sequence, specific hazards anticipated, and the control measures to be implemented to eliminate or reduce each hazard to an acceptable level.
Topics also include:
- Jobsite Inspections and Employee Training – Weekly safety meetings must be relevant to the work that a crew is performing on the job at that time. EM-385 1-1 requires that a contractor quality control person shall conduct and document daily safety inspections
- Site Safety Health Officer’s qualifications and responsibilities
- Incident response and reporting procedures
Attendees receive a Certificate of Completion of a 40-hour EM 385-1-1 issued by the Chesapeake Region Safety Council as well as an OSHA 30 hour for Construction card.
Course Includes: Student Materials, which include:
- EM 385-1-1 Safety and Health Manual
- OSHA CFR 1926 Construction Regulations
- Student Manual
Also USB provided for every student includes:
- Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA) over 50 completed samples
- Checklist consisting of over 60 topics to help meet requirements of EM 385 1-1
- NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards
- Toolbox Safety Topics – 170+
- Federal Acquisition Regulation Parts 1-50
- NAVFAC Safety Handbook
- EM 385 1-1 Safety and Health Manual
- OSHA CFR 1926 Construction Regulations
- lunch and refreshments (in class only)
LOCATION
ABC-VA Northern Virginia Training Facility
42680 Trade West Drive, Dulles, VA 20166
COST
Members – $995
Non-Members – $1,095
SCHEDULE
Please visit CRSC registration link above
by Jessica Gillette | May 23, 2023
OSHA 5400 – TRAINER COURSE IN OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARDS FOR THE MARITIME INDUSTRY
This is a Chesapeake Region Safety Council course – REGISTER HERE
Monday, July 17-20, 2023 | 8:00AM-4:00PM
This course is designed for individuals interested in teaching the 10- and 30-hour Maritime safety and health Outreach Training Program to their employees and other interested groups. Special emphasis is placed on those topics required in the 10- and 30-hour Outreach Training Program as well as the most hazardous in the maritime industry using OSHA Maritime Standards as a guide. Students are briefed on effective instructional approaches and use of visual aids and handouts. This course allows the student to become a trainer in the Outreach Training Program, to conduct 10- and 30-hour maritime classes in shipyard employment, marine terminals, and longshoring, and to issue cards to participants after verifying course completion. Students in OSHA #5400 Trainer Course in OSHA Standards for the Maritime Industry who wish to participate as authorized Outreach Trainer Program trainers in the OSHA Outreach Training Program must successfully prepare a presentation on an assigned OSHA maritime industry Outreach Training Program topic individually or as part of a group and successfully pass a written exam at the end of the course.
Minimum student contact hours: 26
Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be able to:
- Instruct Maritime workers in OSHA 10 and 30 Maritime Standards hazard identification course
- Define Maritime terms found in the OSHA Maritime Industry and determine appropriate standards
- Identify hazards that occur in the Maritime Industry and determine appropriate standards
- Locate OSHA Maritime Safety and Health standards, policies, and procedures
- Describe the use of the OSHA Maritime standards and regulations to supplement an on-going safety and health program
Prerequisites
Completion of the OSHA 5410 – Standards for the Maritime Industry (copy of completion certificate required). and have five (5) years maritime industry safety experience. A degree in occupational safety and health from an accredited college or university, certification a Certified Safety Professional (CSP), a Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), or a Certified Marine Chemist (CMC) may be substituted for two (2) years of work related experience. Authorized OSHA Maritime Industry Outreach Training Program trainers are required to attend OSHA #5402 Maritime Industry Trainer Update Course at least once every four (4) years to maintain their trainer status.
Industry OSHA Standards courses (#510, #511, and #5410) must be completed not later than seven (7) years prior to completing the relevant Industry Trainer course (#500, #501, and #5400).
Course Includes: Student binder, OSHA CFR Maritime Standards Book, Lunch and Refreshments, USB which includes:
- PowerPoint Presentation
- Video clips
- Test Questions
- Additional resource information
LOCATION
ABC-VA Hampton Roads Training Facility
5505 Robin Hood Road, Norfolk, VA 23513
*Student parking is located in the back of the building. Enter through door #21*
COST
$845
SCHEDULE
Please visit CRSC registration link above
by Jessica Gillette | May 12, 2023
CPR, AED & FIRST AID CERTIFICATION
Tuesday, July 11, 2023 | 8:30AM-12:30PM
ABC Virginia certifies hundreds of individuals each year in First-Aid and CPR/AED using the American Safety and Health Institute’s training content. ABC-VA’s primary goal is to create confidence in its students’ abilities to handle emergency situations. Our instructors provide clear explanations of the subject matter in a relaxed environment. Instructors focus on the importance of controlling, with confidence, medical emergencies and providing life support for victims of sudden illness or injury. The certification issued to each participant is valid for two years.
LOCATION
ABC-VA Hampton Roads Training Facility
5505 Robin Hood Road, Norfolk, VA 23513
*Attendee parking is in the back of the building. Use Door #21*
COST
Member: $85
Non-Member: $100
SUBSTITUTIONS/CANCELLATION POLICY
Substitutions are welcome at any time if the originally registered individual can no longer attend. Cancellations must be made with 48 hours.
CLASS CONTACT
Jamie Carrow
