Sunday, October 19, 2008

Missouri Rules on 10-hour OSHA construction safety program

Recently, the Governor of Missouri, Matt Blunt, signed HB1549 that states those working on “Public Works” projects have 60 days to receive their 10-hour OSHA construction safety program. The 60 days is from the beginning work on the project and those who are required to receive the training are the employees working for contractors or subcontractors.

Now, what is a “Public Works” project exactly? It is described as mostly works being constructed for public use or being paid for (whether partially or wholly) out of public funds. “Construction” is also clearly defined in the HB1549 as “construction, reconstruction, demolition, painting and decorating, or major repair” (Section 292.675.1 (1)).

Now, this does not come into effect until August of 2009. If, like many people, don’t have time to go to a classroom to do this newly required training, have no fear. You can come to www.OSHAcampus.com and do the required training because the HB1549 does allow substitute construction safety programs. They do so only if the program is OSHA accepted!

The bright side to all of this? Hopefully safer on-site due to more training. Oh, and of course, being able to take the course with OSHAcampus.com. I’m sure you saw that one coming.

Thursday, August 7, 2008

Live OSHA Training – Offered by OSHAcampus.com

OSHAcampus.com now offers Live On-site Training to our Valued Customers.
The Course Offerings are instructed by OSHAcampus.com on-staff authorized OSHA Outreach Training Instructor and Safety Professional, Justus Heuer. Mr. Heuer is a degreed safety professional with 10 years of Safety and Health Management Training Experience in both Construction and General Industry.
The On-site Course Offerings include:

OSHA 10 Hour Construction
OSHA 30 Hour Construction
OHSA 10 Hour General Industry
OHSA 30 Hour General Industry
Confined Space Attendant (4hr)
Confined Space Supervisor (8hr)
Trenching & Excavation Awareness (4hr)
Trenching & Excavation Supervisor (8hr)

The course can be conducted at the employer’s facility or at a facility off-site.
Our live on-site training can be customized to include the employer’s own company policies and procedures.
Other Benefits to On-site Training include:

•Classroom Discussions
•Hands on Learning Activities
•Student/Instructor Interaction
•Industry Relevance
•Group Learning Activities


Many times, people ask “Which is better, online or classroom?”
This is not the right question to be asking. Rather, the more appropriate question is, “Who is your audience, and which delivery method(s) will reach the most learners and provide the most positive learning experience for them?”

Determining Factors to consider when choosing live on-site vs. online training for your workforce should include:

•Level of education
•Employees literacy level
•Age of the Workforce
•Knowledge of Computers
•Logistics of Workforce
•Learning Style (self-directed vs. instructor-directed)

For more information regarding scheduling and pricing of our live on-site training course offerings at your facility, contact Justus Heuer at justus.heuer@360training.com ph. 888-360-2685

HAZWOPER 8 Hour Refresher Course Updated

OSHAcampus.com is proud to announce that the online HAZWOPER 8 hour refresher course has been updated to reflect current OSHA compliance standards!

The annual HAZWOPER 8 hour refresher is for professionals who have already passed the HAZWOPER 24 or the HAZWOPER 40 hour course.

Updated features include:

-updated content

-updated images

-revised quizzes

-a NEW study guide to prepare you for the 8 hour HAZWOPER refresher course

The best part is that you can take any of our courses ONLINE, from the comfort of your own home or office!

Click here for more details

Our Newest Safety Course, Fall Arrest Systems!

OSHAcampus.com is proud to announce the launch of our newest safety course, Fall Arrest Systems!

This fall protection course is entirely online, and is designed for superintendents, foremen, safety coordinators and directors, and competent persons.

Fall arrest training, or fall protection training as it is often called, will prepare you to negotiate acceptable height requirements for the proper use of fall restraint systems in both general construction and steel erection.

After taking our Fall Arrest Systems course, you will have an understanding of safety restrictions for working near unprotected leading edges, the proper use of a fall arrest harness, when and how safety nets and guardrails should be implemented, proper safety procedures for working on scaffolding, and the importance of load-testing as a pro-active step towards safe work.

This course also outlines the requirements for fall protection as covered within CFR part 1926.

So, if you need a course in fall arrest systems or fall protection, check out Oshacampus.com to save time and money on your construction training needs!