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OSHA Training News Update September 9, 2020

Join the National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction Next Week!

The 7th National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction is next week, September 14th-18th. Part of the OSHA-NIOSH-CPWR Campaign to Prevent Falls in Construction, the National Safety Stand-Down serves as a voluntary opportunity for employers and workers to pause and re-focus on falls, which are one of the leading causes of death in construction. Any worksite can hold a stand-down by taking a break to reinforce the importance of fall prevention. Employers in the construction industry are encouraged to plan a safety event, toolbox talk or other safety activity with employees to focus on fall hazards, provide training on how to use protective methods and/or clarify the company's safety policies and goals. The OSHA National Safety Stand-Down Resources webpage provides a wide range of materials, videos, fact sheets, publications and guidance to help employers and workers organize a fall prevention event, including: OSHA’s Fall Prevention Training Guide A Lesson Plan for Employers (PDF) Spanish (PDF) Ladder Safety Guidance Falling Off Ladders Can Kill: Use Them Safely - Booklet Safe Use of Extension Ladders - Fact Sheet Safe Use of Job-made Wooden Ladders - Fact Sheet Safe Use of Stepladders - Fact Sheet NIOSH Ladder safety phone app (English and Spanish) Scaffolding Ladder Jack Scaffolds Fact Sheet (PDF) Narrow Frame Scaffolds Fact Sheet (HTML PDF) Tube and Coupler Scaffolds - Erection and Use Fact Sheet (PDF) Tube and Coupler Scaffolds - Planning and Design Fact Sheet (PDF) Scaffolding Booklet (HTML PDF) OSHA Scaffold eTool OSHA Partner Materials CPWR: Stop Construction Falls: educational and training tools, and the fatality map One Stop Stand-Down Shop - Materials you need to conduct a stand-down NIOSH: National Campaign to Prevent Falls in Construction Infographics by NIOSH, CPWR, and NORA Learn More The OSHA Training Institute Education Center is providing information and resources on workplace safety and health each week leading up to the National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction to encourage participation and help employers and workers develop and/or improve their safety and health programs. 

OSHA #3115 Fall Protection A 3-day OSHA #3115 Fall Protection class, which covers OSHA Fall Protection Standards and an overview of fall protection methods, is available on the following dates: October 26-28, 2020 | Sacramento CA December 1-3, 2020 | Fresno, CA REGISTER HERE 

September is National Preparedness Month. Make sure your workplace has emergency evacuation plans and procedures in place. Here are some resources: Evacuation Plans and Procedures eTool OSHA’s eTool will help small, low-hazard service or retail businesses implement an emergency action plan and comply with OSHA's emergency standards. Learn More Emergency Action Plan An emergency action plan (EAP) is a written document required by OSHA [29 CFR 1910.38(a)] to facilitate and organize employer and employee actions during workplace emergencies. Effective emergency plans and proper employee training (such that employees understand their roles and responsibilities within the plan) will result in fewer and less severe employee injuries and less structural damage to the facility during emergencies. A poorly prepared plan, likely will lead to a disorganized evacuation or emergency response, resulting in confusion, injury, and property damage. Learn More Emergency Standards How do I evaluate my workplace to comply with OSHA's emergency standards? The best way to protect yourself and others is to prepare for an emergency before it happens by doing a thorough assessment of the workplace. Think about possible emergency situations and evaluate your workplace to see if it is sufficiently prepared. Learn More

The OSHA Training Institute Education Center Offering IN-PERSON Classes Following Strict Safety Guidelines

The OSHA Training Institute Education Center at Chabot-Las Positas Community College District is offering in-person classes following physical distancing and other strict safety guidelines. Class size is greatly reduced to prevent exposure to COVID-19, so early registration is strongly advised. Please note: Class schedules may change with little notice due to COVID-19 restrictions. Visit our website for a full schedule of in-person classes by location.

CALIFORNIA

OSHA 3015-Excavation, Trenching, and Soil Mechanics September 25-27, 2020 Friday - Saturday - Sunday   OSHA 5600-Disaster Site Worker Trainer Course October 13-16, 2020 OSHA 3085-Principles of Scaffolding October 16-18, 2020 Limited Spaces Left! ADDITIONAL DUBLIN CLASSES

OSHA 510-OSHA Standards for the Construction Industry December 7-10, 2020

Regional Builders Exchange OSHA 503-Update for General Industry Outreach Trainers September 11-13, 2020 Starts this Friday! OSHA 500-Trainer Course for the Construction Industry September 19-27, 2020 Weekends-Few Spaces Left! OSHA 5109-Cal/OSHA Standards for the Construction Industry October 3-11, 2020 Weekends ADDITIONAL BUILDERS EXCHANGE CLASSES

Sacramento Safety Center OTC 204-40-Hour HAZWOPER October 5-9, 2020 Limited Space! OSHA 7215-Silica in Construction, Maritime and General Industries October 16, 2020 OSHA 3015-Excavation, Trenching, and Soil Mechanics October 19-21, 2020 ADDITIONAL SAFETY CENTER CLASSES

OSHA 510-OSHA Standards for the Construction Industry November 2-5, 2020 OTC 308-Safety Inspection Techniques November 18-20, 2020

OTC 114-Cal/OSHA 30-Hour General Industry November 16-19, 2020 OSHA 7845-Recordkeeping Rule Seminar December 16, 2020

OSHA 5109-Cal/OSHA Standards for the Construction Industry November 17-20, 2020 OSHA 3115 Fall Protection December 1-3, 2020 ADDITIONAL FRESNO CLASSES

OSHA 500-Trainer Course for the Construction Industry November 3-6, 2020 OTC 302-Training Techniques for the Safety Professional December 2-3, 2020

OSHA 5119-Cal/OSHA Standards for General Industry November 3-6, 2020

NEVADA

OSHA 3095-Electrical Standards November 3-6, 2020 OSHA 501-Trainer Course for General Industry November 16-19, 2020

Nevada OSHA OSHA 5600-Disaster Site Worker Trainer Course November 3-6, 2020 OSHA 7505-Introduction to Incident (Accident) Investigation December 10, 2020

So. NV Teamsters 631 Training Facility OSHA 511-OSHA Standards for General Industry November 2-5, 2020 Limited Space! OSHA 501-Trainer Course for General Industry November 16-19, 2020

HAWAII

OSHA 503-Update for General Industry Outreach Trainers November 23-25, 2020 OSHA 7225-Transitioning to Safer Chemicals December 21, 2020 

OSHA 500 Trainer Course for the Construction Industry Prepares You to Become an OSHA Outreach Trainer

OSHA 500 Trainer Course for the Construction Industry is designed for those who are interested in teaching OSHA's 10-hour and 30-hour construction safety and health outreach courses to employees and other interested groups. Special emphasis is placed on those topics that are required in the 10-hour and 30-hour classes as well as on those that are the most hazardous in the construction industry, Participants learn effective instructional approaches, adult learning principles, and training techniques. This course authorizes the student to become a trainer in the Outreach Program and to conduct both 10-hour and 30-hour construction safety and health courses, and to issue student completion cards to participants. Students also earn 3.2 Continuing Education Units (CEUs). The OSHA Training Institute Education Center is offering OSHA 500 Trainer Course for the Construction Industry on the following dates: September 19-27, 2020 | Sacramento CA Weekends November 3-6, 2020 | San Luis Obispo CA November 16-19, 2020 | Sacramento CA December 5-13, 2020 | Dublin CA Weekends REGISTER HERE

About the OSHA Training Institute Education Center

The OSHA Training Institute Education Center at Chabot-Las Positas Community College District offers high quality OSHA standards-based training for construction, maritime and general industries at our San Francisco Bay Area (Dublin) location as well as other locations in Northern, Central and Southern California, Nevada and Hawaii.   We are offering in-person OSHA courses on a limited basis following physical distancing and other strict safety guidelines. Class size is reduced to prevent exposure to COVID-19, so early registration is strongly advised. We are also offering live, online video-based OSHA courses. Visit our website for updated class information.   Our offices are currently closed due to COVID-19 restrictions, but we are available to respond to inquiries by email at otc@clpccd.org or phone at (866) 936-OSHA (6742) (phone inquiries will be answered within 24 hours).     We are closely monitoring local, state and federal recommendations regarding COVID-19 to ensure the safety and health of our students and staff. Please refer to guidance from the CDC and OSHA for the most accurate, up-to-date information.