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Course Descriptions


Course Descriptions provide the following information:

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  • Prerequisites
  • Frequency and Duration
  • Purpose and Overview
  • Training Materials
  • Which OSHA callout is being satisfied
Of note is what information is NOT covered in the course descriptions, That which can be found on our Testimonials page. The reason is simple.

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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Hands-On training



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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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