Course Descriptions
Course Descriptions provide the following information:
- Applicability
- Prerequisites
- Frequency and Duration
- Purpose and Overview
- Training Materials
- Which OSHA callout is being satisfied
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The majority of our courses require not only use of pen and paper, but use of "hands" through participation in real world hands-on training, delivering you not only employees who are compliant, but qualified and more confident!

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8 Hr. Hazmat Refresher
8-Hour Refresher Training - An 8-hour
class for all employees, managers, and
supervisors who have completed the 40-hour
Hazardous Waste Operations course. Meets the
requirements of 29 CFR 1910.120.
24-Hour OSHA or Hazardous Materials Annual Refresher or First Responder Operations 8- or 24-Hour Training
First Responder Operations 8- or 24-Hour
Training - This program is for all employees who
respond to a spill in a defensive fashion for the
purpose of containing a release from a safe distance
without actually trying to stop the release. Meets the
requirements of 29 CFR 1910.120 (q).
40 Hour OSHA, or 40 Hour Hazmat or 40-Hour Hazardous Materials Technician
OSHA Compliance Training
Program Options
Hazardous Waste Operations
(HAZWOPER)(29 CFR 1910.120 [b]-[o])
40-Hour OSHA Training - This 40-hour class
mixes hands-on training and lecture and is
geared for all employees who work at hazardous
waste sites. Meets the requirements of 29 CFR
1910.120.
Emergency Response for General Industries and
Municipalities (29 CFR 1910.120 [q])
40-Hour Hazardous Materials Technician - This
40-hour program is for all personnel who respond
to releases or potential releases for the purpose of
stopping the release. Over 60% of the class features
hands-on training. Meets the requirements of 29 CFR
1910.120 (q).
First Responder Awareness 4- or 8- Hour Training or Hazmat Awareness
First Responder Awareness 4- or 8-Hour Training
- A class for all employees who are likely to witness
or discover a hazardous substance release and who
would not take further action beyond notifying proper
authorities. Meets the requirements of 29 CFR
1910.120 (q).
8-Hour Refresher Course - An annually required
8-hour program for responders who are certified as
Hazardous Materials Technicians and First Responder
Operations. Meets the requirements of 29 CFR
1910.120 (q).
8 Hour Management & Supervisor Training
8-Hour Management and Supervisor
Training - An 8-hour program for managers
and supervisors of employees who are engaged
in hazardous waste operations. Meets the
requirements of 29 CFR 1910.120.

On-Scene Incident Commander
On-Scene Incident Commander - An 8-hour program
for all personnel who will assume control of the
incident scene beyond the first responder awareness
level. Personnel attending this training must have
completed a 24-Hour First Responder Operations
program. Meets the requirements of 29 CFR 1910.120
(q).
First Aid Training/CPR/AED
First Aid Training - This 4-hour program is for personnel who might encounter a person who suffers an injury
resulting from either medical or traumatic causes. A certificate in first aid from the American Red Cross will
be presented after the completion of this course. Complies with the personnel requirements set forth in 29
CFR 1910.146.
CPR Training - This 4-hour program applies to rescue personnel or any personnel who might encounter
a victim, who suffers a heart attack resulting from either medical or traumatic causes. Complies with the
personnel requirements set forth in 29 CFR 1910.146.

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DOT HM-126 Training
DOT HM-126 Training - This 4-hour class applies to employees involved in shipping and the packaging
of hazardous materials and transportation of these materials by means of over-the-road, railway, aircraft, or
vessel. Meets DOT training requirements.

Ammonia Safety Training
Ammonia Safety Training - This 4-, 8-, 16-, or 24-class applies to all employees who work with Anhydrous
Ammonia, whether they work in an industrial or agricultural setting, or as refrigeration technicians.
Confined Space Entry (29 CFR 1910.146)

Ammonia Safe Handling - Emer Response
Ammonia Safety Training - This 4-, 8-, 16-, or 24-class applies to all employees who work with Anhydrous
Ammonia, whether they work in an industrial or agricultural setting, or as refrigeration technicians.
Confined Space Entry (29 CFR 1910.146)

4-Hour Confined Space Rescue Refresher
4-Hour Confined Space Rescue Refresher - This program is a quick refresher for personnel who serve as
attendants in a permit required confined space entry. This training will highlight main topics and include
updated information. Meets the requirements of 29 CFR 1910.146.
8-Hour Entrant and Attendant Workshop or 8 Hr. Confined Space Entry
8-Hour Entrant and Attendant Workshop - This program is for all personnel who serve as entrants or
attendants in a permit-required confined space entry. This satisfies the guidelines of 29 CFR 1910.146.

8-Hours Industrial/Technical Rescue Refresher or IR-Confined Space Rescue Refresher
8-Hours Industrial/Technical Rescue Refresher - This program is intended for personnel who serve as
entrants into confined spaces. This 8-hour hands-on refresher puts you in a real life scenario making a rescue
that satisfies the standard 29 CFR 1910.146 as Technical Rescue Refresher.

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Industrial/Technical Rescue Training or IR-Confined Space Rescue
Industrial/Technical Rescue Training - This program requires up to 40-hours to complete and is designed for
emergency responders who are expected to perform confined space rescue. Meets the requirements of 29 CFR
1910.146.

10-Hour General Industry Outreach Training Program or OSHA 10-30 General
10-Hour General Industry Outreach Training Program
- This 10-hour program is intended to provide instruction on a
variety of general industry safety and health topics to entry level
participants. The program has several mandatory presentations
along with a selection of optional topics to better customize
training to the intended audience.

30-Hour Construction Industry Outreach Training Program or OSHA 10-30 Construction
30-Hour General Industry Outreach Training Program
- This 30-hour program is intended to provide a more detailed
look at general industry standards and policies concerning health
and safety issues. This program is aimed at supervisory and
management personnel responsible for site safety programs

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MSHA Part 46 Refresher Training
MSHA Part 46 Refresher - This is an 8-hour program designed for those who have already completed their new miner training. The program focuses
on changes at the facility which may effect the work or health and safety of employees. Other topics include fire safety, first aid, transportation,
site safety, and applicable health and safety requirements.

Trench Rescue and Shoring or Trench Rescue & Shoring Awareness
Trench Rescue and Shoring - This 8-hour Trench Awareness
program is intended for all personnel who work in, or are
involved in trench rescues, be it construction companies or rescue
personnel.
Lockout/Tagout Training
Lockout/Tagout Training - This 4-hour program applies to all
persons engaged in servicing and maintaining machines and
equipment that might energize or start-up unexpectedly. Meets
the requirements of 29 CFR 1910.147.
Bloodborne Pathogen Training
Bloodborne Pathogen Training - This 2-hour class review
procedures participants need to be familiar with to avoid
bloodborne diseases spread through contact with blood and
certain body fluids. Meets the requirements of 29 CFR
1910.1030 (g).

Respiratory Protection Training
Respiratory Protection Training - This 2/4-hour program explains and demonstrates the three types
of respirators: air purifying, air-line, and self-contained breathing apparatus. Fit testing, use and
care procedures for respirators are also discussed. Fit test can be done in 4-hour class. Meets the
requirements of 29 CFR 1910.134.

RCRA Training
(Reserve Conservation and Recovery Act)
All employees, managers, and supervisors who work at locations that are generators of hazardous waste.

Personal Protective Equipment Training
Personal Protective Equipment Training - This 2-hour program applies to employers whose jobs
require that they wear protective equipment to protect them against hazards of processes, environment,
chemical hazards, radiological hazards, or mechanical irritants. Meets the requirements of 29 CFR
1910.132.

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Hazard Communication Training
Hazard Communication Training - This 2/4-hour program covers M.S.D.S., the hazard communication
program, labels, and other forms of warning. Meets the requirements of 29 CFR 1910.1200.

Forklift Operator Training
Forklift Operator Training - This 3-hour class applies to persons engaged in the design, maintenance,
and use of fork trucks, tractors, and platform lift trucks. Meets the requirements of 29 CFR 1910.178 (l).
Occupational Noise Exposure Training
Occupational Noise Exposure Training - This 2-hour program explains the organization’s policies and
procedures related to the use of hearing protection. Meets the requirements of 29 CFR 1910.95.

Fire Extinguisher Training
Fire Extinguisher Training - This 2-hour program will
familiarize employees with the general principles of a fire
extinguisher and the hazards associated with an incipient stage
fire. Meets the requirements of 29 CFR 1910.157.

Fire Brigade Training (Members)
Fire Brigade Training (Members) - For employees of fire
brigade, industrial fire departments, and private or contractual-
type fire departments. This 8-hour class includes both lecture
and hands-on “wet drills”. Meets the requirements of 29 CFR
1910.156.

Fire Brigade Training (Leaders)
Fire Brigade Training (Leaders) - This 8-hour program will
present lectures on leadership responsibilities and principles,
strategy and tactics, fire suppression, prevention techniques,
prefire planning, and safety practices. Meets the requirements of
29 CFR 1910.156.

Firefighter Survival/Mayday Training
Firefighter Survival/Mayday Training - This two day program is designed for both novice and the most seasoned firefighters to challenge
them both physically and mentally. This course will give you the skills you need to rescue both yourself and others.

All of the courses are available upon request. We reserve the right to cancel any class and refund any pre-paid registration fees.
All of the classes can be customized to meet the needs of a particular industry by adding options of focusing on specific equipment and manufacturing processes.
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Contact the STS - Training Center.
Phone: (877) 724-2744
Fax: (219) 554-2185
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