EPA Outreach Training

Employers must perform a hazard assessment of each work task for the purposes of determining what PPE is required to be used on that task.  We provide training to employers on how to conduct this assessment.  If employees are required to wear PPE they must be trained.  In addition to training we assist employers in the hazard assessment process that determined what PPE is necessary for each operation at their site.  We assist with respiratory protection selection, industrial hygiene exposure assessment, respiratory protection program development and respirator fit testing.

The HAZWOPER standard covers all employers performing the following three general categories of work operations: 1) Hazardous waste site cleanup operations (e.g., SUPERFUND cleanup), 2) Operations involving hazardous waste that are conducted at treatment, storage, and disposal (TSD) facilities (e.g., landfill that accepts hazardous waste), and 3) Emergency response operations involving hazardous substance releases (e.g., chemical spill at a manufacturing plant).  Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response training must be provided to all employees who will work on the site such as equipment operators, general laborers, and supervisors or managers who may have exposure to hazardous substances. 

Electricians and maintenance workers (qualified persons) who are exposed to electrical hazards must be trained.  We provide NFPA (National Fire Protection Association) 70E training which (according to OSHA) is THE industry standard for electrical safety in the workplace.  We also provide training to other employees (non qualified persons) who are potentially exposed to electrical hazards as required by OSHA.  Additionally, we provide Electrical Arc Flash Analysis.

If employees are exposed to fall hazards in general industry or construction they must be trained.  We provide training in fall protection, personal fall arrest systems, scaffolding, aerial lift and develop and deliver custom training solutions.

The AWARE H2S Training Program was created by West Virginia University and safety professionals in the oil and gas industry through OSHA’s Susan Harwood Training Grant.  This course provides students with knowledge meeting the ANSI 390.1 – Accepted Practices  for Hydrogen Sulfide Training Programs. The course is delivered in 7 modules that  equal 4 hours total training. Topics covered include: Physical and Chemical Properties,   Sources of H2S, High Risk Areas, Sulfur Dioxide, Routes of Exposure, Symptoms of Exposure, Exposure Limits, Toxicity, Flammable Range, Fatalities, Hierarchy of Controls, Methods of Detection, Control Measures, Selection Criteria, Respiratory Protection Program, Location Safety, Dispersion, Warning Signs, Emergency Drills, Rescue and First Aid. Students in attendance are given a card of completion. 

Training must be based on a need.  We conduct training needs assessments to help close the training gaps. We develop and deliver custom training solutions that meet the clients needs.

We believe that a safety & health trainer must be among the best technically.  Regardless of the topic all trainers are current CSP's through the Board of Certified Safety Professionals.

We believe that an environmental trainer must be among the best technically.  Regardless of the topic all trainers are current REM's through the National Registry of Environmental Professionals.

In addition to exceptional technical skills our trainers possess the CIT (formerly CET - Certified Environmental, Safety & Health Trainer).  Many professions recognize the need for certification to identify competency in their respective fields. Just as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) in accounting denotes a measurable standard of competency, the CIT is recognized as having met the professional challenge of illustrating competency in training through education and/or training, experience, and examination. Regardless of the topic all trainers are current CIT's  through the Board of Certified Safety Professionals.

If your training topic deals with a construction topic your trainer will hold the Certified Health and Safety Technician certification (CHST) in addition to the CSP and CIT.

If your training topic deals with electricity your trainer will hold the CESCP (by the National Fire Protection Association - NFPA) credential in addition to the CIT.  The NFPA Certified Electrical Safety Compliance Professional (CESCP) certification program is designed to meet the needs of electrical and safety professionals who oversee electrical safety programs or who manage electricians and other personnel exposed to electrical hazards.

The CESCP certification showcases an individual’s knowledge and proficiency with the practices and concepts found in NFPA 70E - Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace.