Safety Training

Offered - DOT

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SCDOT Advanced Work Zone Traffic Control - Supervisor

 Classroom (Open)   In-House (Private)

Length: 2 days
Two-day course designed for contractors, subcontractors, and any company working in the right of way or on highway systems under contract with SCDOT who need to meet new mandatory and recommended work zone traffic control training requirements. This course applies to work on two-lane roads, multi-lane roadways, and high-volume, high-speed, controlled access facilities.

This course covers traffic control plan reading and development, positive protection, work zone capacity, night work, and inspection. Part 6 of the MUTCD and SCDOT “Roadway Standard Drawings” are used. Participants who pass the exam at the conclusion of the course will receive the SCDOT Work Zone Supervisor certificate. Lunch will be provided on the first day.

Recommended for:
Any employee whose job duty responsibilities impact or involve any of or all of the components of a Transportation Management Plan (TMP) including:

• Supervision of field installation, maintenance and removal of any or all components of the TMP
• Design & development of revisions to an existing TMP
• Design and development of a new or alternate TMP
• Any decision-making responsibilities regarding the TMP

SCDOT requires these employees to successfully complete an Advanced Work Zone Traffic Control Training Program that includes a primary component, "Temporary Traffic Control Plan" and the secondary components, "Transportation Operations", and "Public Information Plan".

*A refresher course will be mandated every 5 years.

You will learn about 

• Crash Statistics
• Parts of a Temporary Traffic Control Zone
• Tapers
• Temporary Traffic Control Devices
• Mobile Operations & Flagging
• Worker & Equipment Safety
• Work Zone Issues & Minimizing Litigation
• Inspections & Maintenance
• MUTCD Part 6
• Intersections & Lane Closures 
• Freeways,  Expressways & Detours
• Traffic Control Planning
• SCDOT Standard Drawings

Each Participant Will Receive:

• SCDOT Standard Specs – Division 600
• Partial set of SCDOT Standard Drawings – Division 601–610
• SCDOT Advanced Work Zone Guidelines / Student Manual
• Official certificate of course completion
• Certified wallet card

SCDOT Basic Work Zone Traffic Control

 Classroom (Open)   In-House (Private)

SCDOT has implemented new, recommended Basic Work Zone Traffic Control Training Requirements for all contractors and subcontractors performing roadway work under contract with the South Carolina Department of Transportation effective 9/1/2013.

Recommended for:
Employees whose job duties do not directly include supervision, design or development of the Transportation Management Plan (TMP), but for those employees whose job duties place them on the job site within the highway rights-of-way within 30 feet or less of a travel lane open to traffic.

You will learn about:

• Basics of work zone traffic control
• Liability and risk
• Work zone types, duration and component parts
• Traffic control devices
• Roles and responsibilities
• Flagging operations

SCDOT & NCDOT Dual Flagger Person Certification

 Classroom (Open)   In-House (Private)

This class will train and certify flaggers per NCDOT & SCDOT requirements to provide safe passage of traffic through and around road construction and maintenance work zones.
Each participant that successfully passes the required exam at the end of the course will receive both a NCDOT and SCDOT certified flagger card. 

Recommended for:
Construction work zone flaggers in both one and two-person flagging operations. All attendees receive dual NCDOT & SCDOT certification upon successful course completion.

You will learn about:
Thorough understanding of flagging procedures and proper use of required equipment including:

• Flagging equipment
• Hand signaling devices
• Daytime & nighttime high visibility safety apparel
• Proper flagger positioning
• Stopping, slowing and releasing traffic

Method of One-Lane, Two-Way Traffic Control:

• Single flagger
• Two flagger
• Pilot car
• Official car

Urgent Situations:

• Dealing with emergency vehicles
• Traffic accidents
• Dealing with hostile individuals

 

SCDOT Flagger Instructor Certification

 Classroom (Open)   In-House (Private)

Length: 1 day
Prerequisite: Advanced/Supervisor Work Zone Traffic Control

This one day course will prepare Traffic Control Supervisors to be able to teach the 4-hour flagger course to employees who work within a work zone. In addition to fundamentals and basic concepts of work zone traffic control and flagging, participants will perform a practical training exercise on techniques and actual flagging procedures under different work zone scenarios and configurations.

Recommended for:
This course is ONLY available to anyone who has successfully completed an Advanced/Supervisor Work Zone Traffic Control Course from one of the following entities, from any state:

• Any AGC Chapter
• National Safety Council
• ITRE
• ATSSA

NCDOT Work Zone Traffic Control Installer

 Classroom (Open)   In-House (Private)

Length: 2 days
Prerequisite: Successful completion of the Flagger Certification Course (required for initial certification, not required for renewal.)

This two-day course provides the required training and certification for individuals responsible for the setup, installation, and removal of traffic control devices within any highway right-of-way. In accordance with NCDOT standards, at least one certified Work Zone Installer must be present on each crew, serving as the on-site leader to direct the safe and proper installation and removal of temporary traffic control.
 
Recommended for:

• Workers responsible for installing, maintaining, or removing traffic control devices
• Flaggers and crew members working in roadway construction or maintenance
• Utility crews working within the right of way
• Supervisors or foremen overseeing work zone setup
• Any personnel involved in implementing Temporary Traffic Control (TTC) plans

You will Learn about:

• Work zone safety principles
• Roles and responsibilities of a traffic control installer
• Reading and interpreting traffic control plans (TCPs)
• Proper setup and removal of work zones
• Placement and use of signs, cones, drums, and barricades
• Channelizing devices and spacing requirements
• Flagging basics and communication
• Temporary traffic control for lane closures and mobile operations
• NCDOT standards and MUTCD guidelines
• Worker and public safety best practices
  
  

* A refresher course will be mandated every 4 years.

NCDOT Work Zone Traffic Supervisor Certification

 Classroom (Open)   In-House (Private)

Length: 2 days
Prerequisite: Successful completion of the Flagger Certification Course (required for initial certification, not required for renewal.)
Minimum of 2 years work zone traffic control experience, including flagging and/or lane closure installation.

This course is designed to train individuals to serve as the responsible person in charge of work zone traffic control on NCDOT projects. It provides in-depth instruction on the proper design, implementation, inspection, and maintenance of Temporary Traffic Control (TTC) plans in accordance with NCDOT standards and the MUTCD. Emphasis is placed on ensuring compliance, enhancing roadway safety, and minimizing risk to workers and the traveling public.
 
Recommended for:

• Supervisors, foremen, and crew leaders responsible for work zone traffic control
• Personnel designated as the competent person for Temporary Traffic Control (TTC)
• Contractors and subcontractors working on NCDOT roadway projects
• Safety managers and project managers overseeing roadway construction or maintenance
• Anyone responsible for ensuring compliance with NCDOT traffic control requirements

You will Learn about:

• Roles and responsibilities of the Work Zone Traffic Control Supervisor
• NCDOT policies, standards, and specifications for work zones
• Reading, interpreting, and modifying Traffic Control Plans (TCPs)
• Proper installation, inspection, and maintenance of traffic control devices
• Work zone safety principles and risk management
• Traffic control for lane closures, detours, and complex work zones
• Night work considerations and visibility requirements
• Documentation, compliance, and enforcement requirements
• Coordination with project stakeholders and emergency response
  
  

* A refresher course will be mandated every 4 years.

Offered - OSHA

OSHA Trenching & Excavation + Hands on Soil Analysis Competent Person

 Classroom (Open)   In-House (Private)

Length: 1 day

Take the same course that has been used to train OSHA compliance officers for the past 25 years! This course focuses on OSHA standards and on the safety aspects of excavation and trenching. Did you know? The fatality rate for excavation work is 112% higher than the rate for general construction which means more workers are killed or seriously injured in excavations than any other phase of construction work.

Recommended for:
All employees entering trenches or excavations, Superintendents, Project Managers, Foremen, Safety Managers and other personnel responsible for supervising or managing any work activities in or around trenches and excavations on construction, site development & utility installation and maintenance projects.

About this event:
The Trenching & Excavation Competent Person Training Workshop is designed to provide the necessary training for participants to be designated by their employer as Competent Person as described in OSHA 1926 Subpart P regulations for Excavations.  The course includes an in depth review of the Subpart P - Excavation regulations.  The course includes a “get your hands dirty” hands-on practical exercise to familiarize participants with the required visual and manual tests to properly classify soils as type A, B or C per the OSHA regulations.  Our course is presented in a fun and easy to understand format that engages the participants. The course will be delivered over approximately 8 hours.

You will:
Gain the knowledge required to be designated by you employer as a "Competent Person." during trench and excavation operations.

Topics will include:

• A Review of Construction Industry Trenching & Excavation Accident Statistics
• Responsibilities of the Competent Person
• Scope Application & Key Definitions of OSHA Subpart P–Excavations Regulations
• Evaluating Underground Installations
• Trench & Excavation Access & Egress Requirements
• Evaluation of Hazardous Atmospheres in Trenches & Excavations
• Stability of Adjacent Structures
• Inspection Requirements
• Requirements for Various Protective Systems Including: Sloping & Benching, Timber Shoring, Trench Shields, Hydraulic Shoring, Other Engineered Systems
• Soil Classification Requirements & Techniques

Each Participant Will Receive:

• Trenching & Excavation Competent Person Safety Training Card/Certificate
• Trenching & Excavation Competent Person Course Manual
• 29 CFR Part 1926 OSHA Subpart P Regulations for Excavations
• Sample Trenching & Excavation Safety Inspection Form

 

OSHA Scaffolding Competent Person

 Classroom (Open)   In-House (Private)

Length: 1 day

The Scaffold Competent Person Safety Course is designed to provide the necessary information needed to comply with the Competent Person training requirements as described in OSHA 1926 Subpart L regulations for Scaffolds. OSHA requires that every scaffold being inspected, erected, altered, or dismantled must be done by or under the supervision of a competent person.

Recommended for:
This course is recommended for Scaffold Erectors/Workers, Superintendents, Assistant Superintendents, Project Managers, Foremen, Safety Managers and other supervisory, management or key personnel responsible for supervising or managing scaffold related activities on construction, renovation & maintenance projects.

You will:
Gain the knowledge required to be designated by you employer as a "Competent Person" during scaffolding operations.

Topics will include:

• Types of Scaffolds covered by Subpart L.
• Frequently Cited OSHA Scaffold Standards.
• Subpart L–Scope Application & Key Definitions
• Responsibilities of the Competent Person
• Scaffold Capacity
• Platform Construction
• Requirements for Supported Scaffolds
• Scaffold Access Requirements
• Requirements for Scaffold Use
• Fall Protection Requirements on Scaffolds
• Requirements for Falling Object Protection
• Scaffold Capacity & Loading Considerations
• Specific Requirements for Common Types of Supported Scaffolds
• Basic Scaffold Erection & Dismantling Procedures.

Each Participant Will Receive:

• Scaffold Competent Person Training Completion Card
• Supported Scaffold Competent Person Course Manual
• 29 CFR Part 1926 OSHA Subpart L Regulations for Scaffolds
• Sample Scaffold Inspection Form

Confined Space Entry Training

 Classroom (Open)   In-House (Private)

Length: 1 day

The Confined Space Entry Safety Training Workshop is designed to provide participants with an in depth review of the OSHA 29 CFR 1926 Subpart AA - Confined Spaces regulations for the construction industry and a review of common confined space entry hazards and safety practices. The course also includes a hands-on set-up/demonstration of typical confined space entry safety equipment.  Our course is presented in a fun and easy to understand format that engages the participants.

Recommended for:
All personnel who work in or around confined spaces, as well as supervisors, managers, foremen, safety managers, and other key personnel responsible for overseeing or directing such work.

You will:
Gain the knowledge required to be designated by you employer as a "Competent Person" during confined space operations.

Topics will include:

• Common Types of Confined Spaces Found in Construction and Industrial Environments.
• Physical Hazards Commonly Encountered in Confined Spaces.
• Common Hazardous Atmospheres that Develop in Confined Spaces.
• Confined Space Terminology and Definitions.
• Confined Space Entry Options and Entry Procedures.
• Hazardous Atmosphere Monitoring Equipment & Techniques.
• Confined Space Ventilation Methods.
• Requirements of Confined Space Entry Programs and Permits.
• Duties of Confined Space Entrants, Attendants and Supervisors.
• How to Complete a Confined Space Entry Permit.
• Rescue & Emergency Services Requirements.

Each Participant Will Receive:

• Confined Space Entry Safety Workshop Training Card
• Confined Space Entry Safety Workshop Manual
• OSHA 29 CFR 1910.146 – Permit-Required Confined Spaces Regulations
• OSHA 29 CFR 1926 Subpart AA – Confined Spaces in Construction Regulations

Qualified Rigger Safety Training

 Classroom (Open)   In-House (Private)

Length: 1 day

The Qualified Rigger Safety Training Workshop has been designed to familiarize participants with fundamental rigging equipment, practices, concepts and safety requirements.  The custom developed course material and content provides for a unique learning experience using rigging equipment to demonstrate various rigging applications and sling angle calculations.  This course is intended to give participants the training needed to be designated by the employer as Qualified Rigger for many typical rigging operations.  The course is presented in an easy to understand format that engages the participants.

Recommended for:
All personnel that are responsible for rigging any load that will be lifted by cranes, chain hoists or other hoisting equipment.  Supervisors, Managers, Safety Managers and other personnel responsible for supervising rigging operations in construction environments should also attend this course.

Topics will include:

• Rigging Terminology
• ASME/OSHA Requirements
• Rigging Inspection Criteria
• Rigging Selection & Use
• Wire Rope Rigging
• Wire Rope Clips
• Chain Slings
• Synthetic Web Slings
• Polyester Round Slings
• Rigging Hardware Selection & Use
• Shackles, Hooks & Spreader Beams
• Hitch Selection & Use
• Sling Angles & Capacity Calculations
• When Critical Lift Planning is Needed

Each Participant Will Receive:

• Rigging Handbook – 5th Edition, ACRA Enterprises
• Crosby Rigger’s Reference Card
• Qualified Rigger Training Course Completion Card

Fall Competent Person Safety Training

 Classroom (Open)   In-House (Private)

Length: 1 day

The Fall Protection in Construction Competent Person Safety Workshop is designed to provide the necessary training for participants to be designated by their employer as a competent person for work involving fall exposures. The course includes an in-depth review of the OSHA 1926 Subpart M – Fall Protection regulations, as well as an overview of the fall protection regulations applicable to steel erection, scaffolds, cranes, and ladders to give participants the knowledge and confidence needed to properly apply fall protection regulations to a wide variety of construction activities. The course discusses various fall protection systems currently available.

Recommended for:
All construction workers involved in activities that may expose them to fall hazards. Attendance is also recommended for superintendents, assistant superintendents, project managers, foremen, safety managers, and other supervisory or management personnel responsible for overseeing or directing workers at risk of falls.

Topics will include:

• A review of construction industry fall accidents & statistics
• Frequently cited OSHA fall protection standards
• Scope, application, and key definitions of Subpart M – Fall Protection regulations
• Subpart M - Fall Protection requirements for: unprotected sides & edges, leading edges, hoist areas, floor holes & wall openings, formwork & reinforcing steel, excavations, overhand bricklaying, roofing work, steep roofs, precast concrete erection, residential construction, and all other work activities addressed in the OSHA fall protection regulations
• Requirements for falling object protection
• Fall protection systems criteria & practices including: guardrail systems, safety net systems, personal fall arrest systems, positioning device systems, warning line systems, controlled access zones, hole covers, safety monitoring systems, written fall protection plans
• An overview of OSHA fall protection regulations applicable to scaffolds, steel erection, cranes, and ladders

Each Participant Will Receive:

• Fall Protection Competent Person Training wallet card
• Fall Protection Safety Workshop Manual
• 29 CFR Part 1926 OSHA Subpart M Regulations for Fall Protection