Training
Training
Customized Training
A-C-T Provides OSHA Authorized Outreach Training From Experienced Professionals.
The training arm of our firm offers hands-on, customized training to help you comply with environmental, transportation, and health and safety regulations. This service is available at our Bartow campus or on-site at your facility. Instructors work with your team to tailor programs to fit your individual needs. Our classes can range from fire and hazardous materials to OSHA, to management-level training and beyond. A-C-T is a leading provider of professional training courses that empower our clients to control risk and ensure sustained compliance. Our instructors are experts who bring deep regulatory knowledge to each and every course, as well as relevant, current topics and materials that hold a well-earned reputation in the industry.
HAZWOPER
Hazardous Waste Operations & Emergency Response.
The HAZWOPER course provides in-depth training on how to perform post-emergency response activities and cleanups/remediation at industrial sites. The HAZWOPER courses offered by A-C-T are the 40-Hour initial course, the 24-Hour initial course, the 8-Hour annual refresher, and the 8-Hour awareness level course. Your needs will depend upon exposure levels anticipated by your employees when working at various controlled or uncontrolled hazardous waste sites and emergency response activities.
Topics covered are:
- Hazard Assessments
- Hazard Recognition
- Available Technologies For Cleanup Activities
- Monitoring Devices
- Incident Command
- Decontamination Procedures
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- Toxicology
- Materials Handling
- Basic Chemistry
- Properties of Hazardous Materials
- HAZWOPER Regulator Requirements
- Sanitation
- Lighting
- Site Safety Plans
- Site Control
- Other Topics…
Classifying and Labeling Chemicals
Globally Harmonized System of Hazard Communication.
The Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) is now aligned with the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS). The recent update to the Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) provides a more comprehensive and uniform approach to classifying chemicals and communicating their hazards on labels and Safety Data Sheets.
In order to ensure chemical safety in our workplaces, we need to effectively communicate information concerning the identities and hazards of the various chemicals that workers may be exposed to. The OSHA HCS requires the development and dissemination of this information.
- Chemical manufacturers and importers are required to evaluate the hazards of the chemicals they produce or import and prepare labels and Safety Data Sheets to communicate hazard information to their downstream customers.
- All employers with hazardous chemicals at their facilities and job sites must provide employees with adequate labeling and Safety Data Sheets for all chemicals the employees could be exposed to. The employees must be appropriately trained on how to safely handle the chemicals.
Some examples of potential customers would be:
- Labs
- Chemical manufacturers
- Companies that generate waste
- Transportation companies that haul hazmat or hazardous waste
- Pharmaceutical companies
- Contractors that have workers exposed to chemicals
Hands-On Training
Forklift Training.
Operating forklifts can present workers with many hazards and challenges. Our forklift training course is very hands-on and will ensure that upon completion of the course the individual will be able to safely perform forklift operations and understand the consequences of failing to operate equipment safely.
Topics covered are:
- Types of forklifts
- Hazards associated with forklift operations
- Hazard controls
- Proper operating considerations
- Refueling procedures
- Load capacity considerations
- How a forklift operates
- Hands-on road course assessment
- Common forklift accidents
- PPE considerations
Upon successful completion of the course, students will receive a certificate for their records.
One-Day Class
Confined Space Entry Training.
This one-day class is designed for employees who make entry into permit-required confined spaces. The course is designed to train employees on the proper procedures for making entry into permit-required spaces. The roles and responsibilities of the Entrant, Attendant, and Entry Supervisor will be understood by the completion of the course. Students will understand how to properly employ the Confined Space Permit program.
The topics covered are:
- Recognizing and controlling confined space hazards
- PPE requirements inside confined spaces
- Signs and symptoms of chemical exposure
- How to read and understand Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
- Responsibilities of the Entrant, Attendant, and Entry Supervisor
- Confined space monitoring equipment
- Rescue requirements
- How to properly complete a Confined Space Permit
- Employer and employee responsibilities under the CSE Standard 29 CFR 1910.146
Some examples of Permit-Required Confined Spaces are:
- Storage tanks
- Vaults
- Silos
- Pits
- Manholes
- Pipelines
In-Person or Virtual
Department of Transportation (DOT) HAZMAT Shipping-Ground.
The current U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations require initial and recurrent training of all employees who perform work functions covered by the Hazardous Materials Regulations. These regulations can be found at 49CFR Parts 171-180. Those employees whose work will directly affect hazardous materials transportation safety are required to have training. A-C-T’s DOT Hazardous Materials Training covers General Awareness/Familiarization, Safety, and Function-Specific elements of the required training.
Topics covered are:
- Shipping papers
- Hazardous Materials shipping safety
- Loading/unloading hazmat
- Incident reporting
- Placarding
- Marking
- Labeling
- Container selection
- Selecting a proper shipping name
- Classifying hazmat for packaging
- Segregation of hazmat
- And more…
Students will receive a certificate of completion upon successful completion of the course. This course is designed for those planning to ship by ground.
The course is offered in-person or via our virtual training studio. The course is very engaging and interactive and includes table-top exercises as well as hands-on demonstrations.
Energized Equipment
Lockout/Tagout Safety Training.
Many industrial accidents are the result of the unexpected start-up of energized equipment and machinery. This can happen during maintenance, servicing, installation, and inspection of equipment. This Lockout/Tagout training course addresses how to manage lockout and tagout of various equipment using a very hands-on approach.
Topics covered are:
- Hazards of energized equipment and machinery
- Hazard controls
- Lockout/Tagout regulatory requirements under OSHA
- Lockout/Tagout devices and how to apply them
- Standardization of Lockout/Tagout devices
- Authorized employees
- Affected employees
- Other employees
- Proper Lockout/Tagout steps and procedures
- Consequences of failure to follow proper Lockout/Tagout program
OSHA
10-Hour General Industry.
This course is authorized by OSHA and the OSHA Outreach Training program. Completion of this course provides the student with a 10-Hour General Industry card that is approved by the Department of Labor.
Safety topics that are covered include:
- Introduction to OSHA
- Electrical Safety
- Fire Protection
- Walking and Working Surfaces
- Exit Routes (Emergency Response Plan)
- Personal Protective Equipment
- Machine Guarding
- Hazard Communication
- Bloodborne Pathogens
- Safety and Health Programs (Industrial Hygiene)
- Confined Space Entry
- Ergonomics
OSHA recommends this orientation training for all employees that are, or potentially could be, exposed to health and safety hazards on the job within General Industry. There is a separate 10-Hour Construction course designed for those workers that will be exposed to health and safety hazards on construction sites.
OSHA
30-Hour General Industry.
This course is authorized by OSHA and the OSHA Outreach Training program. Completion of this course provides the student with a 30-Hour General Industry card that is approved by the Department of Labor. Safety topics that are covered include:
- Introduction to OSHA
- Electrical
- Fire Prevention and Protection
- Industrial Hygiene
- Flammable and Combustible Liquids
- Personal Protective Equipment
- Machine Guarding
- Hazard Communication
- Bloodborne Pathogens
- Confined Space
- Recordkeeping
- Exit Routes, Emergency Action Plans
- OSHA Inspection Procedures and Safety Programs
OSHA recommends this orientation training for all employees that are, or potentially could be, exposed to health and safety hazards on the job within General Industry. There is a separate 30-Hour Construction course designed for those workers that will be exposed to health and safety hazards on construction sites.
PPE
Personal Protective Equipment.
The PPE course is designed to introduce the worker to the four levels of PPE: Level A, Level B, Level C, and Level D. The course is designed for those individuals exposed to various workplace hazards such as chemical splashes, chemical exposures, cuts, abrasions, flying debris, burns, etc.
Topics covered are:
- Hazard Assessments
- Hazard controls
- Hierarchy of hazard controls
- Various hazards requiring PPE
- Proper PPE selection, use, and care
- Resources for selecting PPE
- Differences in common PPE ensembles
- Proper donning and doffing of PPE
- Decontamination procedures for certain PPE types
Workplace Hazards
Electrical Safety Training.
The Electrical Safety Training Program is an awareness level course intended to introduce workers to electrical hazards in the workplace. The course is designed for those with limited exposure to electrical hazards and who are defined as “Unqualified” persons under OSHA.
Topics discussed are:
- Electrical hazards
- Electrical Safety Program definitions
- Hazard controls
- Electrical safety PPE recommendations
- Consequences of electrical shocks
- Individuals affected by electrical hazards in the workplace
- Purpose of the Lockout/Tagout program
OSHA
10-Hour Construction.
This course is authorized by OSHA and the OSHA Outreach Training program. Completion of this course provides the student with a 10-Hour Construction card that is approved by the Department of Labor. Safety topics that are covered include:
- Introduction to OSHA
- Electrical
- Fire Prevention and Protection
- Flammable and Combustible Liquids
- Personal Protective Equipment
- Hazard Communication
- Bloodborne Pathogens
- Confined Space
- Recordkeeping
- Emergency Action Plans
- OSHA Inspection Procedures and Safety Programs
- Hand and Power Tool
- Excavation and Trenching
- Material Handling Hazards
- Cranes, Derricks & Hoists, Elevators & Conveyors and Scaffolding
OSHA recommends this orientation training for all employees that are or potentially could be, exposed to hazards found on common construction worksites.
OSHA
30-Hour Construction.
This course is authorized by OSHA and the OSHA Outreach Training program. Completion of this course provides the student with a 30-Hour Construction card that is approved by the Department of Labor. Safety topics that are covered include:
- Introduction to OSHA
- Electrical
- Fire Prevention and Protection
- Flammable and Combustible Liquids
- Personal Protective Equipment
- Hazard Communication
- Bloodborne Pathogens
- Confined Space
- Recordkeeping
- Emergency Action Plans
- OSHA Inspection Procedures and Safety Programs
- Hand and Power Tool
- Excavation and Trenching
- Material Handling Hazards
- Cranes, Derricks & Hoists, Elevators & Conveyors and Scaffolding
OSHA recommends this orientation training for all employees that are, or potentially could be, exposed to hazards found on common construction worksites.
DOT
Department of Transportation Drug & Alcohol Training.
The DOT Drug & Alcohol training is required for CDL drivers and others who operate Safety Sensitive Functions under DOT regulations. The course is designed to educate Safety Sensitive Function employees with the necessary knowledge to understand and comply with the DOT Drug & Alcohol regulations. The course is very interactive and hands-on.
Topics covered are:
- Federal drug & alcohol requirements
- Testing protocols
- Rehabilitation guidelines
- Effects of drugs & alcohol on employees
- Resources available for Safety Sensitive Function employees
- Consequences of failing to adhere to the federal regulations
- Drug & alcohol testing types (when they will occur)
- Signs of drug & alcohol abuse
Awareness
Fall Protection.
The Fall Protection course is an awareness level course that introduces the worker to fall protection considerations. The course is not intended to be a “competent” person course under OSHA regulations.
Topics covered are:
- Fall hazards
- Hazard controls
- Types of fall protection devices
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) considerations
- Equipment inspections
- Use, care, and storage of fall protection devices and equipment
- Fall hazard regulations under OSHA Standards
