This course covers Cal/OSHA’s requirements for Concrete and Masonry Construction and reviews requirements to protect construction workers from premature removal of formwork, the failure to brace masonry walls, the failure to support pre-cast panels, the inadvertent operation of equipment and the failure to guard reinforcing steel. It also covers health hazards and control information including skin, eye and inhalation hazards and associated protective measures.

This course is designed to convey the requirements for confined space entry operations covered by CAL/OSHA Safety Orders for Construction, agriculture, marine terminal, telecommunication manholes and un-vented vaults, grain handling facilities, natural gas utility operation within distribution and transmission facility vaults, and electric utility operations within underground vaults. This course focuses on the requirements found in Title 8 section 5158 of the General Industry safety orders. By definition, the provisions of section 5158 apply to the listed industries.

This course covers basic safety-related elements of crane operation. Special attention is paid to Cal/OSHA regulations, types of cranes, load charts, inspections and certifications.

This course focuses on basic concepts of electrical safety—on how and why shock occurs, and on basic techniques for preventing it, including insulation, guarding, grounding, and ground fault circuit interrupters.

This training module provides practical information on the recognition and control of electrical hazards found in the construction industry. It is designed to supplement other formal presentations on electrical safety and electrical safety standards. It is designed for construction workers, supervisors and managers. Cal/OSHA references.

This course focuses on specific types of job site electrical hazards, and on protective devices and practices in the context of electrical safety. Cal/OSHA references.

This course offers supervisory-level training in identifying and protecting against fall hazards in the workplace. Course is based on Cal OSHA safety orders.

Every employer should have a written fall protection plan specific to any job site with fall hazards. This introductory course focuses on two kinds of fall protection – fall arrest and fall restraint systems – as well as equipment (body harness, lanyard, anchorage points) and competent person requirements. Course is based on Cal OSHA safety orders.

This covers fire preparedness and emergency response; special attention is devoted to anticipating, recognizing and controlling the conditions that create a greater risk of fire. Course is based on Cal OSHA safety orders.

Basic fire prevention techniques are addressed in this course. How to assess fire risks, control of small fires, and the proper use of fire extinguishers are covered in detail. Knowing when and how to call for help, and evacuation procedures are included in this course as well. Course is based on Cal OSHA safety orders.

This course is designed for the flagger who wishes to obtain California flagger certification, but can also be useful as a refresher or for providing general knowledge to anyone associated with the flagging responsibility.Certification will require a practical demonstration of skills. The student will receive instruction on how to identify the appropriate tools for routine and emergency flagging, demonstrate the requirements for flagger stations, indicate the basic elements of a traffic control work zone, be able to use a stop/slow paddle and emergency flag properly, demonstrate universal hand signals to stop traffic and move it safely and slowly through the work zone, how to deal effectively with a hostile driver, and deal appropriately with emergency vehicles entering into and passing through the work zone. Upon completion of this training, student must physically demonstrate two person flagging, single person flagging, use of paddle, hand signals and flags to a qualified supervisor or qualified safety consultant to receive flagger certification. Course includes download forms for practical test. Reference: Title 8 California Code of Regulations paragraph 1599 (f).

This module covers the two basic methods for employing ground fault protection in construction. We will describe the function use and application of ground fault circuit interrupters or GFCI’s and assured equipment grounding conductor programs or AEG or AEGCP, how they work and requirements for each. Course is based on Cal OSHA safety orders.

This course, designed for supervisors and other employees that use hand and power tools and focuses on hazards, safe work practices and guarding associated with mechanical tools.

C2 Cal Hazard Communication

Hazard Communication – This course offers training on the basics of OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard (HCS). Elements include: the components of a Hazcom program; hazardous chemicals and their properties; parties responsible for implementing Hazcom; and the employee’s right to access information, training, and protection. Course is based on Cal OSHA safety orders. Substances covered by Hazcom and requirements under proposition 65.

The objective of this Course is to instruct you about the basic requirements of the Cal-OSHA injury and illness prevention program or IIPP. The course should take about 15 minutes and is intended for Workers, Supervisors and Managers. References include Title 8, California Code of Regulations, Sections 3203, for General Industry, and 1509, for Construction, and the User’s Guide to Cal/OSHA which can be found at www.dir.ca.gov

This course covers Cal OSHA requirements for the safe handling of building materials, equipment, and containers. Primarily, it covers the safe use and maintenance of rigging equipment, and proper disposal methods for debris and other construction related waste materials according to Cal OSHA regulations. In addition, this course also addresses safe mechanical and manual materials handling, as well as both hand and power tools and equipment for materials handling. Course is based on Cal OSHA safety orders.

An introduction to basic and essential worksite PPE, including hard hats and their classifications, protective eyewear, hearing protection, and protective gloves, footwear, and clothing. Course is based on Cal OSHA safety orders.

This module covers the various types of common personal protective equipment (PPE) to include its selection, use, maintenance, inspection, and storage. The various types of PPE included in this course include: head protection, eye and face protection, hand and arm protection, leg and foot protection, and whole body protection (to include the Levels of Protection for protection against hazardous waste and substances as specified by OSHA). Audience: Employees, supervisors and managers who use, select, maintain, and inspect PPE.

This module covers the various types of common and specialized personal protective equipment (PPE) to include its selection, use, maintenance, inspection, and storage. The various types of PPE included in this course include: head protection, eye and face protection, hand and arm protection, leg and foot protection, and whole body protection (to include the Levels of Protection for protection against hazardous waste and substances as specified by Cal OSHA). Also covered is hearing protection, respiratory protection, fall protection, high visibility apparel and drowning protection. Audience: Employees, supervisors and managers who use, select, maintain, and inspect PPE.

This module will cover some basic practical applications of the requirements found in subpart P, of the safety and health regulations for construction, 29 CFR 1926. Special emphasis and practical exercises relating to appendices B, C and D of the subpart will be presented to convey the requirements of the regulation as it relates to sloping, benching, shoring and alternative protective methods for trenching and excavations. Interpretation and use of the shoring tables will be discussed. The module should take about 60 minutes to complete.

This course focuses on the basic principles involved in scaffold erection, disassembly, inspection, safe access, and qualified person requirements. Also explained are the Cal OSHA permit requirements for scaffolds. This course is not intended to present every detail in the standards. Course is based on Title 8 CCR 1635.1-1667.

Working from a scaffold presents clear and present hazards. This course covers worker training, scaffold pre-use inspection, and general safety principles. Rolling, suspended, and ladder jack scaffolds are also discussed. Course is based on Cal OSHA safety orders.

This course focuses on the basic principles involved in the proper use of rolling scaffolds, scissor lifts, and supported scaffolds. Special attention is paid to the causes of scaffold accidents and ways to prevent them. Course references specific Cal OSHA requirements for scaffolds, fall protection trigger heights, tying/guying, etc., and is based on the Cal OSHA requirements for scaffolds, Title 8 CCR 1635.1-1667.

This course offers training in safe and effective use of stairways and ladders in accordance with the Cal OSHA Standards. The course covers key terms and definitions, temporary stairs, ladder types, safe ladder use, inspection and straight, step and fixed ladders.

This course offers supervisory-level trenching and excavation training: Cal OSHA safety orders, soil classification and protective systems, and installing or removing equipment and materials. Course references specific Cal OSHA requirement for excavation permits.

This course reviews the basics of the Cal-OSHA organization, and comparisons to Federal OSHA. The course reviews some of the similarities and differences of the two agencies and requirements specific to several construction safety and health standards to include: ergonomics, fall protection, hazard communication and others. Identifies the major permits required when doing construction work in California, not required by Federal requirements.

Cal/OSHA Heat Illness Prevention. Heat Illness Prevention and Heat Stress is intended for workers in all industries that have the potential for exposure to heat illness and heat stress. This course is intended to familiarize the student with the basics of the Cal OSHA standard covering Heat Illness Prevention found in Section 3395 of Title 8, California Code of Regulations. This standard applies equally to all work outdoors in conditions that induce heat stress and heat illness. It will also familiarize the student with the basics of heat stress awareness, symptoms, illnesses, preventive measures, and medical surveillance.

G2 Cal/OSHA Heat Illness. Heat Illness Prevention is intended for workers in all industries that have the potential for exposure to heat illness and heat stress. This course is intended to familiarize the student with the basics of Cal OSHA’s standard covering Heat Illness Prevention found in Section 3395 of Title 8, California Code of Regulations. This standard applies equally to all work outdoors in conditions that induce heat stress and heat illness. It will also familiarize the student with the basics of heat stress awareness, symptoms, illnesses, preventive measures, and medical surveillance. Approximately 40 minutes.

The objective of this course is to define the scope of Cal OSHA and its importance for construction workers. Specific topics include employer and employee rights and responsibilities; general safety and health provisions; workplace inspections, citations, and variances; appeals; access to employee exposure and medical records, reporting and record keeping.