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Construction & Industrial Workforce Development Center 4935 E. Trent Ave. | Spokane, WA 99212 | Phone: (509) 535-0391 | Fax: (509) 535-3706 |
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Safety Certification Program
The
CIWDC Safety Certification Program’s primary goals are to:
With completion of the 135 hour program participants will receive a mounted Certificate of Completion from the Inland Northwest AGC and the CIWDC.
Participants completing modules 1, 2 and 3 of the program will receive a Construction Site Safety Technologist (CSST) certificate from the National Center for Construction Education and Research.
Program Modules & Class Descriptions:
The
CIWDC Safety Certification Program is made up of 4 modules totaling 135
hours.
Module 1: Safety Orientation (10 Hours) Records will be kept on the NCCER’s National Registry.
At
the completion of this class, individuals passing will receive an OSHA 10
card.
*Individuals
that have an OSHA-10 card may test out of this class.
Module 2: Field Safety (47.5 Hours) Certificates of Completion, wallet cards and a transcript will be issued by the NCCER for each class in this module completed with a passing grade. All records will be kept on the NCCER’s National Registry as well.
Introduction to Safety (2.5 Hours) This module introduces basic safety concepts and explains the difference between regulatory compliance and best practices. It introduces the participant to OSHA and describes how accidents and their associated costs affect everyone on the job site.
Hazard Communication (2.5 Hours) HazCom is an important part of working safely on any job site. In this module, participants learn appropriate on-site safety and emergency response procedures. As well, they learn the purpose of MSDSs and warning labels and how to read, interpret, and use them.
Personal Protective Equipment (2.5 Hours) Participants learn the basics of selecting, using, and maintaining basic personal protective equipment, including safety goggles, gloves, harnesses, hard hats, and hearing protection. Participants also learn about the three main types of respiratory equipment used in construction.
Work-Zone Safety (2.5 Hours) Participants are introduced to the signs, signals, color codes, tags, and barricades commonly found on the job site. They also learn how to use these items to recognize and avoid job-site hazards.
Electrical and High-Voltage Hazards (2.5 Hours) This module introduces participants to lockout/tagout procedures, the risks associated with working around electricity and high voltage, and the effects of electrical shock on the human body. Participants learn to recognize and avoid electrical and high-voltage hazards.
Fire Protection and Prevention (2.5 Hours) This module gives participants the fundamentals of fire protection, prevention, and safety. Participants learn how to avoid fires on the job site and how to appropriately respond when fires do occur. Also addressed are the various types of fires and the specific class of extinguishers used for each.
Hand and Power-Tool Safety (2.5 Hours) Safe hand and power-tool use is key to avoiding many preventable accidents. Participants learn to recognize and respond to the various hazards posed by tools and power sources. As well, participants learn to properly use and maintain various types of tools.
Welding Safety (2.5 Hours) Covers the hazards and precautions associated with welding and metal cutting operations, as well as handling and storing compressed gases. Participants learn to use appropriate personal protective equipment and to recognize and prevent unsafe conditions related to welding operations.
Fall Protection (2.5 Hours) In this module, participants learn to identify, avoid, and react to unsafe conditions associated with working at elevations. Also covered are the proper selection and use of fall-protection equipment.
Steel Erection (2.5 Hours) The steel-erection process and its related safety hazards are covered in this module. Participants learn to use appropriate personal protective equipment and to recognize, avoid, and prevent hazardous conditions associated with steel erection jobs.
Walking and Working Surfaces (2.5 Hours) Participants learn how to recognize the hazards, employ the safeguards, and avoid and respond to accidents and injuries related to walking and working surfaces.
Ladders and Scaffolding (2.5 Hours) While ladders and scaffolding are common objects on a construction site, they are also a common cause of injuries and accidents. In this module, participants learn to identify, safely set up, and properly use various types of ladders and scaffolding.
Horizontal Directional Drilling Hazards (2.5 Hours) Participants will learn the hazards related to performing and working near horizontal directional drilling operations. Participants also learn related on-site safety and emergency-response procedures.
Heavy-equipment, Crane, and Rigging Safety (2.5 Hours) Heavy-equipment is used on a variety of work sites and exposes workers to substantial hazards. Participants are introduced to the types and uses of heavy equipment as well as the hazards, safeguards, and procedures relevant to heavy-equipment, crane, and rigging work.
Trenching Safety (2.5 Hours) Trenching and excavation work exposes workers to a variety of hazards. Participants learn on-site safety and emergency-response procedures related to this work. Participants also learn to recognize unsafe conditions; the signs and causes of unstable trenches; procedures used in shoring, sloping, and shielding safety methods; and how to differentiate between soil types as they relate to excavation work.
Forklift Safety (2.5 Hours) Participants learn safe forklift traveling, load handling, and operation procedures. They also learn to properly perform pre-shift inspections and to work safely in areas where forklifts are in use.
Lockout/Tagout (2.5 Hours) Participants learn to properly use lockout/tagout procedures. They also learn to recognize, avoid, and prevent typical safety hazards and utilize appropriate safeguards related to lockout/tagout procedures.
Confined Spaces (2.5 Hours) Introduces participants to the hazards and safeguards associated with confined-space work. Participants learn the proper on-site safety and emergency-response procedures, and the difference between permit-required and non-permit required confined spaces.
Concrete and Masonry (2.5 Hours) Concrete and masonry work involves several specific safety hazards. Participants learn to identify, avoid, and respond to these dangers. This module also covers on-site safety procedures and personal protective equipment use.
Module 3: Safety Technology (45 Hours) Certificates of Completion, wallet cards and a transcript will be issued by the NCCER for each class, in this module, completed with a passing grade. All records will be kept on the NCCER’s National Registry as well.
Introduction to Safety Technology (2.5 Hours) Participants learn the roles and responsibilities of the safety technician. Also discussed are the three levels of accident causation, accident cost impact, safety program components, and government regulatory requirement impact on the construction industry.
Hazard Recognition, Evaluation, and Control (2.5 Hours) Participants are taught the techniques used to recognize hazards, unsafe acts, and unsafe conditions on the job site. They also learn to evaluate acceptable job-site risk levels and are introduced to the seven major methods of hazard control.
Risk Analysis and Assessment (2.5 Hours) Focuses on the relationship between human behavior and work-site safety. Participants learn the factors involved in performance analysis and the techniques used to coach and counsel workers with performance problems.
Inspections, Audits, and Observations (2.5 Hours) Introduces participants to the roles and responsibilities of the safety technician with regard to on-site inspections, audits, and observations. Participants learn the purpose of safety inspections and learn to properly conduct safety audits and employee observations.
Employee Motivation (2.5 Hours) Stresses the importance of effectively communicating safety policies and procedures to all employees on the job site. Participants learn to provide employee recognition, discipline, and motivation.
Site-Specific ES&H Plans (2.5 Hours) Environmental health and safety ES&H plans must be modified to meet job-specific conditions. In this module, participants learn to make these modifications, coordinate implementation of ES&H plans, identify job-specific hazards and requirements using pre-bid checklists, and evaluate hazard risks.
Emergency Action Plans (2.5 Hours) This module focuses on the basics of emergency action plans and media communications.
JSAs and TSAs (2.5 Hours) Covers the purposes of and differences between job safety analyses and task safety analyses. Participants learn to properly conduct safety analyses. Safety Orientation and Training (2.5 Hours) The basics of safety training program coordination are covered in this module. Participants learn to effectively implement safety training.
Work Permit Policies (2.5 Hours) Focuses on the roles and responsibilities of the safety technician with regard to work permit policies. Participants learn about safety technicians’ permit-related roles in hot work, confined-space work, excavation work, electrical hot work, and lockout/tagout procedures.
Confined-Space Entry Procedures (2.5 Hours) Stressing the safety requirements of confined space work, this module covers related permit, entry, emergency, and rescue procedures. Participants also learn the main types of atmospheric hazards and the procedures used for testing for them in confined spaces.
Safety Meetings (2.5 Hours) Participants learn to effectively communicate safety issues and concerns to workers through safety meetings. Also covered are methods for using safety meetings to implement corrective actions to unsafe practices and behavior.
Accident Investigation: Policies & Procedures (2.5 Hours) Participants learn the connection between accident investigation and accident prevention in this module. Also covered are the purposes and uses of accident investigations. Participants learn to properly conduct accident investigation interviews and fill out related forms.
Accident Investigation: Data Analysis (2.5 Hours) Expands on the concept of accident investigation as a preventative tool. Participants study and practice the methods commonly used for performing accident investigation data analysis in this module.
Recordkeeping (2.5 Hours) Accurate recordkeeping is essential for OSHA compliance. Participants learn to follow OSHA recordkeeping requirements, and to properly document work-related illnesses and injuries using the appropriate OSHA forms.
OSHA Inspection Procedures (2.5 Hours) Focusing on the safety technician’s role during OSHA inspections, covers the process and purpose of OSHA site inspections. Participants learn the difference between focused and wall-to-wall inspections, the appropriate follow-up actions resulting from an inspection, and the consequences of OSHA citations, violations, and fines.
ES&H Data Tracking and Trending (2.5 Hours) Participants learn the traditional and proactive methods of measuring safety performance. They learn to analyze data to identify safety program strengths and isolate areas needing improvement.
Environmental Awareness (2.5 Hours) Minimizing hazardous-waste production and preventing water and soil contamination are covered in this module. Participants learn about the training and medical surveillance requirements for personnel working with materials such as hazardous waste, lead, asbestos, and silica. Also covered are the primary types of environmental problems and the hazardous waste shipping requirements common on a construction site.
Module 4: Core Safety (32.5 Hours)
Federal and State OSHA/WISHA Regulations and Standards (4 Hours) Overviews of OSHA/WISHA regulations to understand the directives set forth by each and gain the ability to locate necessary information in order to be compliant.
Industrial Insurance and Worker’s Compensation (4 Hours) Gain an understanding of the requirements for industrial insurance and ways to prevent the need for it. Develop an insight into worker’s compensation programs; how to identify the problems and take corrective measures.
Violence in the Workplace (2.5 Hours) Training covers how to identify potential problem situations and methods for resolve before things become uncontrollable.
Transportation Safety Program (4 Hours) Covers the legal requirements for licensing, regulations governing load/shipping requirements and addresses steps necessary to comply with Homeland Security.
Security Programs and Accident Prevention (6 Hours) Learn how to keep your hard earned dollar from “walking” off the job site and steps to having a strong accident prevention program geared at saving you grief and legal expense.
Ergonomics (3 Hours) This program is aimed at teaching you how to identify problem areas using a systematic approach, and develop your own ergonomic program tailored to your individual business.
Safety Budgeting & Fiscal Responsibility (2.5 Hours) Learn the facts about safety programs and how they can actually pay for themselves. Learn how to create an effective safety program and gain employee participation. In order to remain competitive in today’s market, you need to maintain fiscal responsibility to enable the purchase of tools and equipment while meeting the payroll. Learn how your safety program can keep you in the black.
Industrial Hygiene (2.5 Hours) In today’s environment, just washing your hands may not be enough. Learn how to identify potential hazards and steps to avoid them. Learn how to develop a safe and healthy work place. When employees get sick, it costs you money.
Soils Analysis (4 Hours) This class will allow participants to determine soil types and analyze their impacts with regard to trenching and shoring operations.
Registration: Participants may register for classes by:
Program Parameters: The CIWDC’s goal is to offer the Safety Certification Program in full every 18 months. Participants will have 3 years to complete all courses in the program. The classes may be taken in any order.
Classes may be taken individually by participants who do not wish to obtain the Safety Certification.
Class Hours The majority of classes will be offered in the evenings and on Saturdays during Fall and Winter in order for working participants to attend.
Program Costs Classes will be charged by the credit (class) hour.
AGC Members $10 per class hour example: 2.5 hour class: $25 Total Program Cost: $1350
Non-Members $15 per class hour example: 2.5 hour class: $37.50 Total Program Cost: $2025
Class Materials For participants working toward the certification, the following manuals must be purchased:
The manuals will be billed for upon distribution to the participant.
Class Location All classes will be held at the Inland Northwest AGC at 4935 East Trent Avenue, Spokane, WA 99212
CCHEST Certifications:
The
Contren curriculum has been recognized by the Council on Certification of
Health, Environmental, and Safety Technologists (CCHEST) as exam
preparation for their Safety Trained Supervisor (STS), Construction Health
and Safety Technologist (CHST), and Occupational Health and Safety
Technologist (OHST) certifications. CCHEST is a joint venture of the Board
of Certified Safety Professionals and the American Board of Industrial
Hygiene.
OCCUPATIONAL
HEALTH & SAFETY TECHNOLOGIST (OHST) This program is intended for persons who work in occupational health and safety. Typical individuals are involved in safety inspections, industrial hygiene monitoring, safety and health training, investigating and maintaining records and similar functions. The job duties may be full-time or part-time. Qualifications are less stringent than those of the Certified Safety Professional (CSP) operated by the Board of Certified Safety Professionals or the Certified Industrial Hygiene (CIH) operated by the American Board of Industrial Hygiene. Candidates may substitute college courses in health and safety or an associate degree or higher in certain disciplines for up to 2 years of the experience requirement. Students in associate or higher degree programs in occupational safety and health may sit for the examination during their last semester.
OHST
CANDIDATES
To
retain the OHST certification, individuals must
OHST
EXAMINATION
The
OHST examination, which became computer-based in 1997, has 200
multiple-choice questions, some involving computations. Candidates have
four hours to complete the examination.
CONSTRUCTION
HEALTH & SAFETY TECHNICIAN (CHST)
Candidates for the CHST certification are typically employed as safety and health specialists on construction job sites, serving in either full-time or part-time positions. Typical individuals are responsible for safety and health on one or more significant construction projects or job sites. They may work for an owner, general contractor, subcontractor, or firm involved in construction or construction safety.
Candidates
must meet the following requirements:
Candidates
may substitute college courses in health and safety or an associate degree
or higher in certain disciplines for up to 2 years of the experience
requirement. Students in associate or higher degree programs in
occupational safety and health may sit for the examination during their
last semester.
The examination, which became computer-based in 1997, contains 200 multiple choice questions. Candidates have four hours to complete the examination. The eight task areas covered by the examination (and the portion devoted to each) are as follows:
These
eight tasks draw on knowledge of the following:
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