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Hot Works Permits
Course number
HS-02-106
PDH credits
1
Hot Works Permits This course provides the student with a general understanding of a hot works program, provides the essential components of an effective program, and prepares the employee to manage an existing program at a facility. It reviews case studies of recent fires and worker fatalities caused by failure to use hot works permits…
Lockout Tagout
Course number
HS-02-105
PDH credits
1
Lockout Tagout This course provides the student with information required for authorized employees under the OSHA lockout/tagout standard (Control of Hazardous Energy, Code of Federal Regulations as Title 29 Part 1910.147). It covers all hazardous energy sources and techniques to control hazardous energy. It presents the employer’s obligations under the OSHA standard and reviews the…
Introduction to Arc Flash
Course number
HS-02-104
PDH credits
2
Introduction to Arc Flash This course provides the student with an understanding of the arc flash hazard, a familiarity of recognized national consensus standards, and OSHA requirements. It emphasizes hazard identification and safe work practices that apply to all facilities and work environments. The course reviews the causes of arc flashes, including conditions that create…
Asbestos Awareness
Course number
HS-02-103
PDH credits
2
Asbestos Awareness This course provides the hazard communication information required by the OSHA General Industry Standard for Asbestos. It emphasizes hazard identification and safe work practices that apply to all facilities and work environments. The various types of asbestos are presented, including their application in various industries and products, to help the student identify them….
Aerial Lift Safety
Course number
HS-02-102
PDH credits
1
Aerial Lift Safety Fatalities occur during the operation of aerial lifts because workers were poorly trained, did not follow safety procedures, were driving poorly maintained vehicles, or were operating during inclement weather. This course reviews standard operating procedures for aerial lifts and the various types of equipment in use today. It addresses operator training, the…
Compressed Gas Safety
Course number
HS-02-101
PDH credits
2
Compressed Gas Safety This course reviews the hazards associated with compressed gases and the cylinders used to store them – both chemical and physical, and presents a framework for identifying risk. Worker responsibilities are presented along with safety measures to protect them from injury. It emphasizes hazard identification and safe work practices that apply to…
Fly Ash in Highway Construction
Course number
GE-02-803
PDH credits
6
Fly Ash in Highway Construction Coal fly ash is a coal combustion product that has numerous applications in highway construction. It has been used in roadways and interstate highways since the early 1950s. In 1974, the Federal Highway Administration urged states to allow partial substitution of fly ash for cement whenever feasible. Additionally, in 1983…
Best Practices for Road Weather Management
Course number
GE-02-802
PDH credits
7
Best Practices for Road Weather Management On average, there are over 6,301,000 vehicle crashes each year, and 24 percent are weather-related, resulting in 7,130 fatalities and 629,000 injuries. In spite of these statistics, there is a perception that transportation managers can do little about weather. However, three types of mitigation measures may be employed in…