Davenport, IA, January 30, 2018 – Eastern Iowa Community Colleges (EICC) will offer five Environmental, Health, and Safety courses during the week of February 12, 2018. To register for any course, please call (563) 441-4100 or go online to http://web2.eicc.edu/forms/mail.html. Our full list of upcoming courses is online at http://eicc.edu/businesses/health-safety-environmental-training/upcoming-classes.aspx. For more information on these courses, please call (563) 441-4083.
Disaster Site Worker #186193
This training program is for Disaster Site Workers who provide, or may provide, skilled support services (e.g. utility, demolition, debris removal, hazardous materials response, or heavy equipment operation) or site clean-up services in response to natural and manmade disasters. Specifically, it is recognized that all workers at disaster sites need to be aware of the differences between disaster sites and regular construction or demolition worksites and be able to inspect, don, and doff air-purifying respirators. Also, the program will provide awareness to management and labor that pre-incident training is essential for ensuring disaster site workers' safety and health. Workers, supervisors, and managers tasked with providing support to first responders and cleanup operations need training and access to information that is timely and relevant in order to facilitate a safe and efficient disaster response operation. This is a shortened version of the 15-Hour Disaster Site Worker course. (* Pre-requisite: Completion of the 10- or 30-hour OSHA Construction or General Industry Outreach Training. OSHA's Disaster Site Worker courses do not cover in detail the safety and health hazards that occur on a daily basis on a normal worksite.)
Monday, February 12, 2018 | 8:00am - 4:30pm | Cost: $135
EICC Midwest Center for Public Safety Training, 8200 N. Fairmount, Davenport, IA 52806
Crystalline Silica Training #192255
Exposure to respirable crystalline silica can cause silicosis, lung cancer, other respiratory diseases, and kidney disease. OSHA is issuing two standards to protect workers from exposure to respirable crystalline silica-one for the construction industry, 29 CFR 1926.1153; and the other for general industry and maritime, 29 CFR 1910.1053-in order to allow employers to tailor solutions to the specific conditions in their workplaces. Enforcement begins September 23, 2017 for the construction industry. This course is for individuals who will be working in areas where exposures to crystalline silica may occur, as well as those who will be designated as the Competent Person under the requirements of the silica final rule. Receive training to ensure your company's compliance with the new silica regulations. Participants will learn a) how to identify silica hazards in the workplace; b) health hazards associated with silica exposure; c) how to protect employees and properly mitigate exposure; and d) how to fully comply with all parts of the new regulations, including compliant tools and engineering controls, air sampling, medical monitoring, and written program requirements.
Tuesday, February 13, 2018 | 8:00am-10:00am | Cost: $40
EICC Midwest Center for Public Safety Training, 8200 N. Fairmount, Davenport, IA 52806
Developing an Effective Safety & Health Program #186175
The keys to an effective safety and health program include an onsite safety committee and a thorough job hazard analysis. Participants will learn a step-by-step procedure for forming and managing an effective safety committee. Other topics include program development, planning and conducting meetings, job hazard analysis, accident investigation, and recordkeeping and reporting requirements. This course is designed for safety and health professionals, managers, team leaders, and others responsible for developing workplace safety and health programs.
Wednesday, February 14, 2018 | 8:00am-12:00pm | Cost: $85
EICC Midwest Center for Public Safety Training, 8200 N. Fairmount, Davenport, IA 52806
Introduction to OSHA #186288
This course is for people with little or no knowledge of OSHA regulations who need this information because of their job responsibilities. Participants will be led step-by-step through the Code of Federal Regulations (29 CFR 1910) Safety and Health Standards for the General Industry. An explanation of the main standards and their application will be given.
Wednesday, February 14, 2018 | 1:00pm-5:00pm | Cost: $85
EICC Midwest Center for Public Safety Training, 8200 N. Fairmount, Davenport, IA 52806
Hazardous Waste Operations & Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) Refresher #185288
This course is the annual refresher to the 40-Hour Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response course (29 CFR 1910.120). It fulfills the requirement for both workers and supervisors.
Thursday, February 15, 2018 | 8:00am–5:00pm | Cost: $135
EICC Midwest Center for Public Safety Training, 8200 N. Fairmount, Davenport, IA 52806
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For more information about these courses, please contact Nicki Petrillo at 563.441.4083 or email dpetrillo@eicc.edu.