Environmental & Industrial Safety

Learn the regulations, policies and procedures of Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) required by certain occupations.

Alcohol & Other Drug Safety

Alcohol & Other Drug Awareness for Managers and Supervisors
Iowa’s drug testing law (Iowa Code Section 730.5, paragraph 9.h. and Administrative Code Section 640) enhances worker safety by creating drug & substance free workplaces. One tool available to private sector employers is drug testing (inclusive of alcohol testing). An employer who chooses to use this tool must attend a minimum of two hours of initial training, and a minimum of one hour annually for update or refresher training. This training meets the initial two-hour training requirement and includes information concerning the recognition of evidence of employee alcohol and/or other drug abuse, the documentation and corroboration of alcohol and/or other drug abuse, and the referral of employees who abuse alcohol and/or other drugs to the employee assistance program or to the resource file maintained by the employer pursuant to paragraph “c”, subparagraph (2) of the Iowa Code. This course satisfies the requirements for supervisor training.

Alcohol and Other Drug Awareness Refresher for Managers and Supervisors
Iowa’s drug testing law (Iowa Code Section 730.5, paragraph 9.h. and Administrative Code Section 640) enhances worker safety by creating drug & substance free workplaces. One tool available to private sector employers is drug testing (inclusive of alcohol testing). An employer who chooses to use this tool must attend a minimum of two hours of initial training, and a minimum of one hour annually for update or refresher training. This training meets the one-hour annual refresher training requirement and includes information concerning the recognition of evidence of employee alcohol and/or other drug abuse, the documentation and corroboration of alcohol and/or other drug abuse, and the referral of employees who abuse alcohol and/or other drugs to the employee assistance program.

OSHA

Aerial Lift and Scaffolding for the Competent Person
This is an OSHA-required course for persons working on scaffolding who are responsible for the safety of a work crew. This training is often given to all members of the crew as the statute requires a competent person be on-site for all work. Topics include: popular types of supported scaffold, mobile scaffolds including scissors lifts, articulating and telescopic boom lifts.

Arc Flash (NFPA 70E) for Industry
This course is an OSHA requirement, and it involves educating employees about the dangers of arc flash from electrical devices. Employees are required to understand the potential danger from arc flash, how arc flash is categorized, and what can be done to limit exposure.

Crane & Hoist Safety
This course covers the safe work procedures required when working with cranes and hoists. Training covers all topics required to meet the Qualified Rigger training as specified by OSHA. Topics covered include: types of hardware used in lifting, proper rigging techniques for lifting, how to inspect rigging and other lifting equipment, the dynamics of lifting, and pre-lift safety. Participants will receive a Qualified Rigger certification and a certification of attendance.

Forklift Operator Training (Power Industrial Trucks)
This course is designed to meet the training requirements for OSHA standard 29 CFR 1910.178. Training topics include mechanics, inspection, and maintenance of forklifts; ANSI driving procedures; lift operation; and special operating rules. This course includes a driving module that allows participants to operate a forklift.

OSHA Fall Protection for the Competent Person
Employees working at a height of 6 feet or more must be aware of fall protection procedures. To ensure compliance with fall protection, OSHA requires a person competent in safety procedures and equipment be present at every job site. This course covers methods of fall protection and how to properly use fall restraint devices such as lanyards, retractors, etc.

OSHA 10-Hour for Construction
This training program is intended to provide entry-level construction workers information about their rights, employer responsibilities, how to file a complaint, and to identify, abate, avoid and prevent job-related hazards which a worker may encounter at a construction site. The training covers a variety of construction safety and health hazards found on construction sites. Topics include: Introduction to OSHA, Focus Four Hazards, Personal Protective Equipment, Health Hazards in Construction, and more. Active participation is required. Participants who successfully finish the training will receive a card from OSHA verifying completion of the course.

OSHA 10-Hour for General Industry
Training provides an overview on recognizing and preventing hazards in the workplace. Participants learn how to identify, abate, avoid and prevent job-related hazards on a job site. Training covers general industry safety and health hazards a worker may encounter, including, but not limited to: intro to OSHA; walking and working surfaces; exit routes, emergency action plans, fire prevention plans, and fire protection; PPE; hazardous communication; and electrical. Participants learn about employer responsibilities and worker rights. Active participation is required. Participants who successfully finish the training will receive a card from OSHA verifying completion of the course. This course is approved for the Onboarding for General Industry Operator Certificate.

New OSHA 30-Hour for Construction
The 30 hour Construction Training Program is intended to provide information on a variety of topics to workers with some safety responsibility. This training emphasizes hazard identification, avoidance, control, and prevention, but not OSHA standards. Topics include: Introduction to OSHA, Managing Safety and Health, OSHA Focus Four Hazards, Personal Protective and Lifesaving Equipment, Health Hazards in Construction, Stairways and Ladders, and more.

OSHA 30-Hour for General Industry
Training provides a variety of information to workers with some safety responsibility and will emphasize hazard identification, avoidance, control and prevention. Topics include, but are not limited to: Intro to OSHA; walking and working surfaces; exit routes, emergency action plans, fire prevention plans, and fire protection; PPE; hazardous communication; electrical; material handling; and managing safety and health. Active participation is required. Participants who successfully finish the training will receive a card from OSHA verifying completion of the course.

Safety Seminar - Disabiltiy Etiquette and ADA guidelines
A panel representing the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act will discuss disability etiquette in the workplace. They will talk about ADA guidelines for employment and providing accommodations, in order to provide safe work space that would increase employment retention for persons with disabilities.

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