Course descriptions
An * after the course title means there is a hands on portion of the course.
CPR – FIRST AID – AED (4.5 Hours)*
In this course students are given hands-on training in performing Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation, how to respond to basic first aid emergencies and how and when to use an Automated External Defibrillator. Students completing this course will be certified by the National Safety Council for two years.
CONFINED SPACES ENTRY (16 HOURS)*
Required training for the worker who works in and around confined spaces. The students are trained to recognize confined spaces and to protect themselves from the hazards. This is 16 hours in length and is a combination of classroom and hands on skills. Meets 29CFR1910.146. This is NOT a Confined Space rescue course.
CONFINED SPACES PROGRAM (7 HOURS)
Required training for the worker who works in and around confined spaces. The students are trained to recognize confined spaces and to protect themselves from the hazards. This course focus is on the OSHA standards and the written program.
CONFINED SPACES ANNUAL REFRESHER (6 HOURS)
The confined space standard (29 CFR 1910.146) is reviewed including the characteristics and duties of personnel. Entries made during the previous year are also discussed to see what worked and what needed to be improved.
INDUSTRIAL EMERGENCY RESPONSE (24 HOURS)*
Tailored to the worker who responds to hazardous materials releases in an industrial setting. This course is 24 hours in length and is a combination of classroom and hands on skills. The students are trained to act in a defensive fashion. Meets 29CFR1910.120.
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS SITE WORKER (HAZWOPER) (40 HOURS)*
This 40-hour course, known as the Hazwoper, is designed to make workers and others at uncontrolled hazardous waste sites aware of the potential hazards they will encounter. The Maine Labor Group on Health will teach students to anticipate, recognize, evaluate, and control hazards; to select, use, and care for respirators and protective clothing; to conduct air monitoring. The course provides the necessary knowledge and skills to minimize risks, protect health and safety, and limit the spread of hazards.
HAZARDOUS COMMUNICATIONS PROGRAM EMPLOYER(4 HOURS)
This 4-hour program is designed to help employers better understand the necessary parts of a written hazardous communications program. 29 CFR 1910.1200 is covered in detail to help guide the employers write an effective plan.
HAZARDOUS COMMUNICATIONS PROGRAM EMPLOYEE (4 HOURS)
This 4 hour program for employees uses the employers hazardous communication program to train the workers in the facility. Emergency response guides, placard reading and other hazardous identification and recognition learning tools are used.
HAZARDOUS Waste operations ANNUAL REFRESHER (8 HOURS)
In this 8-hour course, updates and revisions in laws and regulations (including 1910.120, DOT regs and RCRA) will be discussed. Current developments in new and improved work practices, procedures, and technology will be shared.
Hazardous Waste EMERGENCY RESPONDER ANNUAL REFRESHER (8 HOURS)*
In this 8 hour course, the updates and revisions in the laws and regulations are discussed. Work practices and a review of incidents are also covered. A scenario is generally provided to demonstrate competencies.
HOT WORK FIRE SAFETY (3 HOURS)
Workers are taught the procedures to carry out an effective ‘Fire Watch’, the regulations and responsibilities of the hot work permit, basics of fire extinguishers and hands-on fire extinguisher use.
OPERATIONS LEVEL EMERGENCY RESPONDERS (24 HOURS)*
Tailored to the public employee who responds to hazardous materials incidents. This course is 24 hours in length and is a combination of classroom and hands on skills. The students are trained to act in a defensive fashion and in their roles as defined by 29CFR1910.120 and NFPA 472-92.
OSHA RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES (1-3 HOURS)
Workers are taught their basic health and safety rights and responsibilities under the OSH Act. Topics include hazardous communications, how to read MSDS, Right to Refuse, and Right to Complain. Courses are designed to the audience needs and time frame.
Workplace Violence (2 HOURS)
Workplace violence (WPV) is violence or the threat of
violence against workers. It can occur at or
outside the workplace and can range from
threats and verbal abuse to physical assaults and
homicide. WPV is one of the leading causes of job-related
deaths.