OSHA Training News Update
February 10, 2021
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Safety Culture…Foundation for Successful Construction Projects
by Robert Schulze
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In the fast paced and dynamic world of construction, a project’s success can be heavily dependent on the fundamental values adopted by the organization as the foundation of their culture. Quite often we see an organization’s core values consist of important, yet slightly clichéd, components such as integrity, boldness, honesty, trustworthiness, accountability, etc., all of which are integral values. However, there has been a positive shift in focus, gradually and steadily evolving over the years when it comes to integrating a safety culture within the core values throughout the Construction Industry as a whole. This shift has not only resulted in lower fatality rates, less work-related injuries, and increased morale among workers, but also lower project costs and less time lost from delays and unplanned fees (both direct and indirect). It’s no surprise that the purpose of safety and creating a strong safety culture has spread like wildfire throughout the Construction Industry.
A few benefits of a safety culture that most can agree to be of value include:
- Going home each day in the same physical condition in which you arrived at work.
- Working in an environment where your employer and the other employees working around you all share a common belief that your safety and wellbeing is valuable.
- Working for a company able to provide employment opportunities based on established track records within the industry for providing projects on time and within budget as a direct result of maintaining a safe work environment.
So how can you contribute to the creation of a strong safety culture at your workplace? Or maybe you work in an environment where safety culture has a presence, but you would like to continue finding ways for improvement. It’s important to remember that the key to a strong culture of safety is that the buy in and the commitment of the team requires the buy in and commitment from management if you hope for things to improve. Based on my experiences, I have found that it can be difficult to get the buy in and commitment at all levels without educating the stakeholders not only on the benefits of safety, but also on what’s at stake if safety is ignored.
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Robert Schulze is the owner of Optimum Inspections & Consulting, Inc., where he is a Contract Inspector of Record for healthcare construction projects throughout Northern California. He holds a BA from CSU, Stanislaus, a Post Graduate Certificate in Project Management from UC Berkeley, and numerous professional certifications. With his training, education and extensive background and experience in the Construction Industry, it was a natural progression to serve as a trainer/instructor to help strengthen the Construction Safety Industry. Robert joined the OSHA Training Institute Education Center as a part time instructor in 2017, and provides instruction on a range of topics. Learn More
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OSHA #510 is being offered on the following dates:
- March 9-12 | Live, Video-Based via Zoom
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March 20-21 & 27-28 | In-Person-Pleasanton CA LIMITED SPACE LEFT!
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April 19-22 | Live, Video-Based via Zoom
- May 24-27 | Live, Video-Based via Zoom
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June 12-13 & 19-20 | In-Person-Pleasanton CA TWO WEEKENDS
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February 22 | Live Video-Based via Zoom
Learn how to maintain and post records of workplace illnesses and injuries using OSHA forms 300, 300A and 301.
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February 23-25 | Live Video-Based via Zoom
Learn OSHA standards and safety aspects of excavation, trenching, practical soil mechanics and more.
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February 26-28 | Live Video-Based via Zoom
Get the latest OSHA updates in this refresher class for authorized OSHA Outreach Trainers who have completed OSHA #501 within the last 7 years.
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February 26 | Live Video-Based via Zoom
Other Dates: March 26, April 23, May 7 and more
Learn to identify, evaluate and prevent or control fall hazards at construction sites.
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March 1-4 | Live Video-Based via Zoom
Learn to assess compliance with OSHA hazardous materials standards, determine hazardous (classified) locations, and proper moving, storing and handling of hazardous materials.
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PLEASE NOTE: The OSHA numbered live, online video-based classes via Zoom are only available to participants located in California, Arizona, Nevada, Hawaii, Guam or American Samoa.
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The OSHA Training Institute Education Center’s Catalog is now available.
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Many of our OSHA classes are now being offered live, online via Zoom. We are also offering in-person OSHA classes following physical distancing and other strict safety guidelines when stay at home orders are lifted. In-person class sizes are reduced, so early registration is strongly advised. Visit our website for an updated class schedule.
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).
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