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8 Hour Hazwoper Training

feeds@yuku.com (didmac0) — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 07:07:56 PST

Hi Friends,

I would like to share with you about 8 Hour Hazwoper Training. Annual Hazwoper refresher training has never been so convenient. In addition to the 8 Hour Annual Refresher Course. There is also an Online 24 Hour Hazwoper Course and a 40 Hour Hazwoper Training Course. The 8 hour Hazwoper training course has been designed for the general site workers who remove hazardous waste or for those who are exposed or potentially exposed to hazardous substances or health hazards in work sites.

There are quizzes between training chapters. Each trainee must appear for the module quizzes and acquire a minimum score of 70% to proceed forward in the course. The same score is needed for passing the final exam which is at the end of the course. If trainees are not able to clear the final exam at the first try, they have two additional attempts at no extra cost. Upon...

The Essentials of a Safety Procedure Checklist

feeds@yuku.com (didmac0) — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 02:00:28 PST

Proper training of personnel is essential to jobsite safety. A safety plan should be developed and safety orientations conducted for personnel, vendors and subcontractors. A checklist of the dates and types of training should be documented.

The following checklist is offered as reference ...

1. Safety Rules
2. Safety Training
3. First Aid Station
4. First Aid Training
5. Evacuation Procedures
6. HAZCOM Training
7. Safety Meetings
a. General
b. Gang-box
8. Approved Tools and Equipment
9. Gas and Fuel Storage
10. Flagmen
11. Barricades
12. Fire Prevention and Fighting
13. Safety Permits
14. Enforcement

Online Safety Training

feeds@yuku.com (didmac0) — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 07:05:24 PST

Hi Friends,

I would like to share with you about Online Safety Training. People are always busy and seem to be always on the go. This demanding world brings a lot of benefits to people. People seem to be always on the rush and minding other things, accidents are inevitable whether in the workplace, on the road, and at home. Safety training is indeed important for the many who are always at risk.

Advantage: One of the major advantages of online safety training programs, is of course, you can take it anywhere you want. As long as you have access to the Internet, you can try any online safety training program that you want, whether it be for road safety or home safety. You can also take them anytime you want, without compromising your already busy schedule.

Fire Protection

feeds@yuku.com (cbanuva) — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 01:48:10 PST

This course has been designed to deliver firsthand information about fires and fire protection measures. After completing this course, you will be able to identify different types of fires and how safety measures can be taken to avoid a disastrous situation. We will also discuss the different types of fire extinguishers in use and discover how careful planning and precautionary measures can be taken to save lives and property.

This course is intended for the general audience. For more information, please contact your local fire department and consult your fire safety and security maintenance supervisor.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

Cranes & Rigging

feeds@yuku.com (cbanuva) — Fri, 30 Apr 2010 07:34:00 PST

This course is intended for workers who want to learn more about cranes, derricks, hoists, elevators, and/or conveyors. Topics include cranes & derricks, helicopters, base-mounted drum hoists, overhead hoists, conveyors, and aerial lifts, This course covers the topics included in OSHA 29 CFR 1926.55 Subpart N.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

*Introduce the OSHA regulations which provide the information for this cranes and riggings
*Become familiar with the different types of cranes and hoists
*Cover the procedures for proper inspection and maintenance
*Establish the guidelines for proper equipment testing and load rating capacities
* Heat Stress

The Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSH Act) requires employers to comply with hazard-specific safety and health standards. In addition, pursuant to Section 5(a)(1) of the OSH Act, employers must provide their employees with a workplace free from recognized hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm....

a OSHA interpretation letter about safety vests and who should wear them .. Old stuff but interesting

feeds@yuku.com (ibflat2) — Sun, 18 Jan 2009 17:47:37 PST

• Standard Number:

1926.200; 1926.200(g)(2); 1926.201;

OSHA rulings and guidelines on Vehicle Removal and Salvage after natural disasters

feeds@yuku.com (ibflat2) — Sun, 18 Jan 2009 12:33:14 PST

OSHA and Connecticut Tow truck operators alliance (from 2003)

feeds@yuku.com (ibflat2) — Sun, 18 Jan 2009 12:29:39 PST

This is a bit old, but I wonder if this program really helped towers deal with safety and OSHA issues... Does anyone from the area know how this turned out, or if they renewed it.

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AGREEMENT ESTABLISHING AN ALLIANCE
BETWEEN
THE OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
BRIDGEPORT AREA OFFICE
HARTFORD AREA OFFICE
CONNECTICUT DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
DIVISION OF OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH
AND
THE CONNECTICUT TOW TRUCK OPERATOR'S ASSOCIATION

The Occupational Safety and Health...

OSHA ruling on "Inspection Procedures for 29 CFR 1910.120 and 1926.65, Paragraph (q): Emergency Response to Hazardous Substance Releases "

feeds@yuku.com (ibflat2) — Sat, 17 Jan 2009 10:39:30 PST

OSHA ruling on "Towing operators skilled in operating equipment for emergency responses"

feeds@yuku.com (ibflat2) — Sat, 17 Jan 2009 10:31:48 PST

Standard Interpretations
03/27/1992 - Towing operators skilled in operating equipment for emergency responses.

Final OSHA rule issued on employers' duty to provide PPE and train employees

feeds@yuku.com (ibflat2) — Sat, 17 Jan 2009 10:26:12 PST

This is a very long subject post, I was gonna cut and paste it but it would be like 100 pages or so..

I am going to surf though it and see if and what would apply to towing companies having to supply (PPE) personnal protective equipment to employees by order of federal (OSHA) law...

I expect to see somewhere, reference to vests and such for working around traffic also...

http://www.osha.gov/pls/o...L_REGISTER&p_id=21370