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Asbestos Abatement Worker

The Asbestos Abatement Worker manual covers the hazards of asbestos, specific procedures used on the job, and the legal rights of Construction Craft Laborers. Additionally, the OSHA standards that govern asbestos abatement are included.

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Asbestos Abatement Worker Refresher

The Asbestos Abatement Worker Refresher manual is approved as part of a program to meet the refresher course requirements of the EPA and state regulations. Up-to-date information regarding new regulations, equipment, work procedures, and other related information is detailed.

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Asbestos Abatement Supervisor

The Asbestos Abatement Supervisor course builds on the information provided in the 40-hour Asbestos Abatement Worker course. Emphasis is placed on enhancing leadership and communication skills.

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Asbestos Abatement Supervisor Refresher

The eight-hour Asbestos Abatement Supervisor Refresher program reviews critical topics associated with asbestos abatement activities. Up-to-date information regarding new regulations, equipment, work practices and procedures, and other related information is detailed.

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Hazardous Waste Worker

The Hazardous Waste Worker manual is part of a program that meets the requirements of OSHA 29 CFR 1910.120. The manual serves as a foundation for the course that doubles OSHA’s 40-hour minimum training requirements.

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Hazardous Waste Worker Refresher

The Hazardous Waste Worker Refresher manual is part of a program that meets the requirements of OSHA 29 CFR 1910.120. The manual reviews information provided in the 80-hour Hazardous Waste Worker course. In addition, new regulations, technologies, and advancements are covered.

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Lead Awareness

The Lead Awareness manual covers the hazards and work activities of jobs involving lead exposure such as demolition or the cutting of steel covered with lead-based paint. This manual is intended as providing awareness to workers and does not comply with EPA or OSHA training for workers who may be potentially exposed to elevated levels of lead. (PLEASE SEE NOTE BELOW.)

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Lead Abatement Worker (Steel Structures)

The Lead Abatement Worker manual covers abatement methods for safely removing lead from materials and safely handling lead-contaminated materials. Additionally, the OSHA standards that apply to lead abatement are included.

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Lead Renovator

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Construction Classes

Basic Grade Checking

The Basic Grade Checking class is a 40-hour program focusing on the skills, knowledge, and aptitude necessary to operate a variety of surveying instruments and record information for maintaining elevation and alignment control points on heavy and civil construction projects.

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Basic Construction Plan Reading

The 40-hour Basic Construction Plan Reading course is a basic beginner level class that covers the fundamentals of measurements and plan reading, math formulas used in construction along with the application during hands-on activities, and use of basic levels, transits and lasers.

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Pipe Laying Program

The 80-hour Pipelaying program prepares CCLs to safely install pipe systems by introducing participants to the tools, equipment, and techniques typically used in pipelaying. Special attention is paid to the proper work practices as well as protective measures to be followed to install a variety of piping systems safely.

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Trench Excavation and Protection

The Trench and Excavation Safety participants will focus on standards for building protective systems in trenches and excavations. Participants will also discuss how to install different kinds of protective systems to protect themselves and others in the event that trenches or excavations cave in. The module also has an Instructor Guide and contains 7 classroom and hands-on activities that highlight OSHA standards for Trench and Excavation Safety.

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Scaffold

The 40-hour Scaffold program is designed to address the needs of CCLs that are responsible for building scaffolding on the job site or are required to perform job tasks while using scaffolding. Designed to meet the training requirements of 29 CFR Part 1926.454, the comprehensive program also includes the use of a specialized pre-built scaffold system. The program includes participant discussion, interactive exercises, and extensive hands-on training.

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Concrete Pratices and Procedures

The Concrete Practices and Procedures manual covers the principles of concrete, the tasks involved in placing, finishing, and repair of concrete, and the hazards associated with each of these. Several other topics that are critical for concrete workers to know and apply are also covered, including construction math, project planning, and site preparation.

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Confined Space Awareness

This module covers information necessary in recognizing the special hazards associated with confined spaces. The guide discusses the characteristics of confined spaces including: hazardous atmospheres, pre-entry and periodic testing, continuous monitoring and the laws that protect workers working in confined spaces. Handouts for classroom exercises are included. The module also has an Instructor Guide and contains 7 exercises dealing with special hazards associated with working in confined spaces and ways to recognize them and deal with them safely.

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Confined Space - Permit Required

The Permit-Required Confined Space manual covers the types of confined spaces encountered in construction, the potential hazards, means to monitor and control the hazards, and the variety of equipment used to safely work in and around these areas. This manual is also available in Polish and Spanish.

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General Construction

The General Construction manual covers fundamental construction information from the four major categories of construction: Building, Heavy Highway, Utilities, and Environmental.

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Hoist and Rigging

The Hoisting and Rigging program is a 40-hour class designed to educate CCLs in the rules, processes, and procedures to safely rig, signal, and hoist loads on construction projects. The program incorporates federal and state regulatory requirements as well as equipment manufacturers' standards. Knowledge of the regulations, as well as an in-depth understanding of equipment, work procedures, techniques, and safety cations, are essential for CCLs to function in a zero-accident environment. The program combines classroom instruction with hands-on exercises to ensure competency.

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Mason Tending

Mason Tending is a 40 hour program which provides instruction on the mason tender's duties, proper job task performance, and details health and safety issues associated with mason tending. Participants use mathematical and scientific concepts to achieve an understanding of working with masonry units, mortars, and admixtures. In addition, the fundamentals of cutting and cleaning masony, tending plasterers, and operating a rough terrain forklift are also covered. The program emphasizes the need for executing each job task safely and correctly. Knowledge of basic construction math is required for participants in this program.

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Plasma Arc Cutting

The Plasma Arc Cutting manual covers the skills and knowledge necessary to operate plasma arc torches, which use extremely high temperatures. Protection of the operator, other workers, property, and equipment from the heat, sparks, and molten metal associated with plasma arc cutting are detailed.

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Heavy Equipment Signaling

The Hand Signaling module covers information regarding the important responsibilities of hand signal personnel and the most commonly used hand signals. The guide discusses situations that warrant the use of hand signals, methods of communication with the operator and essential safety practices and their importance. Handouts for classroom and hands-on exercises are included. The module also has an Instructor Guide and contains 6 exercises dealing with practical applications of hand signaling on a job site and the responsibility that goes with it.

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Bridge Construction Renovation and Demolition

The Bridge Construction, Renovation and Demolition (BCRD) manual covers the many topics Construction Craft Laborers should know to work safely and productively on bridge construction. An overview of work procedures, the hazards encountered, and personal protective equipment is provided. The Bridge Construction, Renovation and Demolition (BCRD) manual covers the many topics Construction Craft Laborers should know to work safely and productively on bridge construction. An overview of work procedures, the hazards encountered, and personal protective equipment is provided.

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Construction Math

The Basic Construction Math module covers basic math operations and applies them to problems in the construction industry. The guide discusses taking measurements and using math to do tasks including measuring pipe, placing concrete, and setting grade stakes. The module also has an Instructor Guide and contains 10 exercises dealing with using math in the construction industry.

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Pipeline Safety

The Pipeline Safety manual covers the tasks that Laborers must be able to perform to work on a pipeline project including the various crews and equipment necessary to lay a pipeline. Each section of the manual covers a major component of the job.

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Foreman Preparedness

The Foreman Preparedness course provides the prospective foreman with techniques associated with leadership in the construction industry. This week long program will expose the candidate to the history of Labor, current Labor Law and politics surrounding the labor industry, and various leadership skills including motivation, safety, and decision making. Register for Course Back to Course List

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Rough Terrain Fork Lift

This course is designed to empower the participant with the skills and knowledge to safely and productively operate rough terrain forklifts (within the scope of the construction industry). The “forklifts” used in this training include telehandlers/extended-reach and rough-terrain/straight-mast forklifts. The Rough Terrain Forklift course teaches the trainee safe operation, from inspections, maintenance, operation, job site conditions and hazards. Reading and interpreting load charts are stressed to each trainee.

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Oxygen/Acetylene Fuel Cutting

Participants will learn to identify and prevent hazardous situations, identify and don appropriate PPE, identify tools, equipment and materials associated with oxyfuel cutting and describe fire protection precautions and procedures. In addition, participants will practice setting up, lighting, dismantling, cleaning and storing of torches and related equipment. Participants will be given ample time to practice cutting angle, tube, flat and reinforcing iron. Skills learned in this class may be used during building construction and deconstruction, reinforcing steel for foundations, fence erection, and the fabrication of construction materials.

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Skid Steer Operation and Safety

This course reviews the step-by-step basics of skid-steer loaders including design concepts, operating controls, safety features, and basic operation. Participants are given ample hands-on practice to develop these skills.

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ARC Welding

Welding is a skill needed by many contractors for fence and guardrail erection, maintenance and repair of construction equipment, and for fabrication of construction materials. This introductory course is the prerequisite for the path to certified welder.

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Flagging and Traffic Control

This course is designed to introduce the participant to the process of controlling traffic flow safely through construction zones with the correct placement of signs, cones, and barricades. The basic function of stopping and releasing traffic, dealing with hostile motorists, lane closures on freeways, expressways, public roads, and recognizing dangerous traffic situations are also addressed. Construction Craft Laborers will receive both classroom (lecture, audio-visual, discussion) and intensive hands-on training and practice in the proper procedure of traffic control.

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Concrete Decorative

This course presents an overview of the types of Decorative Concrete available today and covers some of the methods and techniques that are used for decorative finishes on concrete. The history of decorative concrete is also discussed. The types of decorative finishes included in this course are exposed aggregate, colored concrete, stenciling concrete, stamped concrete, staining concrete, sealing, and spray-top overlay.

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Concrete Finishing

This course presents an overview of the types of Concrete Finishing available today and covers some of the methods and techniques that are used for finishes on concrete. The history of concrete finng is also discussed. The types of finishes included in this course are exposed aggregate, colored concrete, stenciling concrete, stamped concrete, staining concrete, sealing, and spray-top overlay.

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Manlift Operation and Safety

To provide trainees with the knowledge of current regulations, common type of aerial work platforms and understand the need to conduct pre-shift inspections. Learn techniques for safe operation by hands-on operation and maneuvering. Teach trainees to work safely on and around self-propelled aerial work platforms, such as scissor-lifts and boom lifts.

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Pipeline Operator Qualification

Any person performing tasks on a pipeline job must be operator qualified for every task performed as required by DOT 49 CFR Parts 192, & 195. This course is a preparatory course that will instruct Laborers through classroom and Hands-on training so they may pass the operators’ tests related to each of the tasks for Laborers on a pipeline project.

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Mini Excavator

This course reviews the step-by-step basics of how the Mini Excavator functions. Participants will identify all components and systems of the Mini Excavators. They will then receive hands-on training in the connecting and disconnecting of attachments as well as the safe start-up, driving and shutdown of the Mini Excavator. Register for Course Back to Course List

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GPS

The participant will be able to understand the construction site coordinate systems. Demonstrate familiarity with a typical GPS, measure horizontal and vertical angles and distances.

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Commercial Driver’s License (Inspection and Road Test Prep)

This training focuses on preparing the driver for the Pre-trip inspection and Basic Skills portions of the Road Test that will be performed at the Secretary of State Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV).

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Commercial Driver’s License (Permit Prep)

This training focuses on preparing the driver for the Permit portion of the Road Test that will be performed at the Secretary of State Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV).

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Commercial Driver’s License (Inspection Prep)

This training focuses on preparing the driver for the inspection portion of the Road Test that will be performed at the Secretary of State Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV).

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Horizontal Directional Drilling

Participants will be introduced to the safe operation of HDD and working knowledge of the tools and equipment in the working environment. Trainees who complete this course shall demonstrate the following abilities; locating lines, the general basic operation of equipment and mud mixing. Emphasis is placed on safe (hands-on) operation of the HDD.

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Traffic Control Supervisor

The Traffic Control Supervisor Course prepares participants to oversee traffic control technicians, flaggers, workers, and others on a highway work zone construction project.

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Traffic Control Technician

Traffic Control Technician training prepares participants to assist in installing and removing traffic control devices and to monitor their performance. Participants also learn to recognize deficiencies in traffic control configuration during the course of a construction project.

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Safety Classes

Scaffold User

The eight-hour Scaffold User course covers all training requirements, except safety training specific to the nature of the employees' job and pertinent to the actual equipment and machinery with which the employee will be working while in the Contractors' employment.

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Osha Construction Safety and Health

The OSHA Construction Safety and Health manual overviews the contents of the OSHA 1926 Code of Federal Regulations and is part of a program that will fulfill OSHA’s training requirements for Construction Safety and Health. The manual can be used in either the 10-hour or 30-hour course. Some of the topics in the manual are optional; others are mandatory. Standards that must be adhered to on construction sites and the issues in creating a safe and healthy work environment are covered.

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Confined Space Awareness

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Part 48 Mine Safety and Health

The 24 hour Mine Safety & Health course covers the required topics under Title 30, Code of Federal Regulations Part 48; covering training requirements, except safety training specific to the nature of the employees’ job and pertinent to the actual site, equipment and machinery with which the employee will be working while in the Mine/Contractors’ employment. Trainees should know and understand: MSHA, MIOSHA and the differences; find pertinent regulations appropriate for mining activities; understand the Part 48, Title 30 of the Code of Federal Regulations; know basic safety & health requirement of the standard, and Understand Miner's rights according to MSHA regulations.

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Hazard Communications

The Hazard Communication manual introduces the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard as it applies to the construction industry. The manual covers the guidelines for recognizing and protecting workers from exposure to hazardous chemicals, including identifying chemical hazards and the proper use of container labels, placards, and material safety data sheets.

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Fire Watch

The Firewatch manual covers the basic principles needed to work safely around different kinds of fire. The variety of firewatchers are also discussed.

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Respiratory Protection

The Respiratory Protection manual details the correct use of the respirators when there may be hazardous substances present. Exposure guides, the variety of respirators and their proper use and respirator program requirements are also covered.

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Work Zone Safety

The Work Zone Safety program is a 16-hour course designed for CCLs seeking to become employed on highway construction projects or wish to enhance their existing skills to become a Traffic Control Technician or Traffic Control Supervisor.

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First Aid/CPR

This Red Cross Adult First Aid/CPR/AED course incorporates the latest science and teaches students to recognize and care for a variety of first aid emergencies such as burns, cuts, scrapes, sudden illnesses, head, neck, back injuries, and heat and cold emergencies. It also covers how to respond to breathing and cardiac emergencies for victims 12 years and older. Participants are required to demonstrate CPR and the use of an automated external defibrillator (AED). Upon successful completion of the course, participants will receive a certificate for Adult First Aid/CPR/AED valid for two years.

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Bloodbourne Pathogens

This course teaches attendees general information regarding blood borne pathogens that one may encounter during the course of working on a job site

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Fall Protection

This course will address both human and equipment related-issues in protecting workers from fall hazards. The participant will learn to identify the appropriate safety standards, including listing the OSHA requirements for materials used to cover floor openings, listing the safety requirements that a personal fall arrest system must meet and identifying the anchorage, body wear, and connecting devises of the systems. This participant will also demonstrate how to don and doff a PFAS. Guardrail spacing, and strength standard requirements will also be addressed. This course is designed to empower the participant to identify possible hazards, avoid injury, and work safely and efficiently on the jobsite

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LG&E Passport Plant Safety

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Confined Space - Permit Required

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Infectious Control Risk Assessment

A required certification for all Laborers working in a hospital or healthcare environment. Topics will include: setting up and maintaining a negative air environment; removing debris; constructing barriers to prevent the spread of infectious diseases; monitoring the work environment and inspecting, donning and removing personal protective equipment.

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Reducing Silica Exposure

This eight-hour LIUNA Reducing Silica Exposure course provides an overview of working with silica; its history and properties, its effect on the human body, regulations, determining the presence of silica on jobsites, and ways to minimize exposure to silica. This course addresses 29 CFR 1926.1153 OSHA Construction Standard for Silica that took effect on June 23, 2016.

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