Online Courses
We have selected and partnered with online training course vendors to provide clients with a convenient resource for internet-based training in general industry and construction.
Machine Guarding for General Industry Online Course Description: Machine Guarding for General Industry is an intermediate online safety course as defined in OSHA's standard covering Machine Guarding found in 29 CFR 1910, Subpart O. This standard applies to nearly all workplaces in general industry. Machine Guarding safety covers hand tools, electrical tools and large machinery which may potentially injure workers. This course focuses on the concepts behind safety guards and how to identify whether the guard is being used correctly.
Intended Audience: This Machine Guarding online safety course is designed for all employees, supervisors and managers who handle machinery in the General Industry sector, especially those working in:
- Manufacturing
- Warehousing and Distribution
- Property Management
- Trade and Transportation
- Retail Services
- Hospitality
Learning Aids: Machine Guarding training will inform you of the essential requirements for preventing machinery-related injuries. Safeguards are explained and you will be provided with ways to identify unsafe conditions. In addition, you will learn ANSI and OSHA regulations for working safely with machine guarding and tools.
Course Topics
- Standards
- Injuries
- Machine Areas
- General Requirements
- Motions and Actions
- Safeguards
- More Safeguards
- Guards
- Devices
- Saws, Presses and Plastics
- Stairway Railing and Guards
Features and Benefits: Machine Guarding online safety course teaches ways to evaluate current work practices and safety guidelines for working with tools. When you have successfully completed this course, you will know:
- Where mechanical hazards occur
- Points of operations
- Requirements for safeguards
- Types of safeguards
Course Length: 60 Minutes
Registration: To enroll in this course please follow our Course Registration link below, and provide the information requested.
Pricing: $40.00
Managing Mold Issues for Fixed Site Facilities Online Course Description: Managing Mold Issues for Building Construction Management is an advanced online safety course composed of three primary modules: Mold Information and Training, Mold Design and Materials and Mold Maintenance Procedures. These three modules are part of the Mold Action Plan training series developed by the attendees of the Mold Action Plan in Construction conference. This course will assist in managing mold in the construction maintenance process, specifically:
Intended Audience: Managing Mold Issues for Building Construction Management is designed for contractors, building owners and their representatives who have the responsibility to perform mold inspections according to OSHA regulations.
- Building Construction Managers
- Building Construction Contractors
- Building Owners and Their Representatives
Learning Aids: This online safety course will familiarize you with the mold and moisture dilemma. Learn how to identify mold in various phases of construction and how to manage water and mold events. Learn how to find the right consultants and experts in the mold prevention process. You will be encouraged to have a plan that details the types of training and observations that are needed for mold prevention. You will also learn the basic guidelines for mold maintenance including how to create a mold maintenance checklist as a reference for performing inspections. This Mold safety course also teaches ways to foster a healthy work environment by informing the building owner, building management company and contractors of ways to conduct mold maintenance safety.
Course Topics
- Mold Information and Training
- Overview of Managing Mold Issues
- Pre-Construction and Design
- Construction Phase
- Post Construction Phase
- Managing a Water Event
- Water Damage Guidelines
- Mold Remediation
- Finished Remediation and Cleanup
- Checklist for Mold Remediation
- Mold Prevention Plan
- Mold Design and Materials
- Consultations and Experts
- Testing and In-House Observation
- Mock-Ups
- Early Start Up Mechanical Systems
- Mold Maintenance Procedures
- Maryland IAQ Task Force
- Construction Mold Maintenance Committee
- Maintenance Checklist
Features and Benefits: By taking Mold Issues for Building Construction Managers online safety course, you will learn what mold is, the potential hazards involved and how to avoid mold ligation. Following the successful completion of the Mold Information and Training module, you will:
- Be able to promote mold safety in the workplace
- Understand water damage and mold remediation guidelines
- Be able to recognize, evaluate, and control mold and moisture
- Know the training needed for contractors, employees and owners involved in the mold prevention process
You will be also be presented with techniques that can be applied during the design stage for preventing mold growth. By following the considerations in the Mold Design and Materials module, you will:
- Know the importance of matching a consultant’s ability to the complexity of the project
- Be able to determine the guidelines for performing in-house testing and/or observation
- Understand that mock-ups are the exception, not the rule, for most construction work
This course will also inform you of the importance of developing an effective operations and maintenance program for mold and indoor air quality issues. By following the guidelines in the Mold Maintenance Procedures module, you will:
- Be able to prevent mold by inspecting various locations of a building for evidence of mold
- Know how to maintain a checklist of inspections as reference material for the owner, builder and tenant
- Know to check mechanical systems and appliances for mold
- Know to check for mold on exterior finishes
- Know appropriate mold response actions
Course Length: 1 Hour-30 Minutes
Registration: To enroll in this course please follow our Course Registration link below, and provide the information requested.
Pricing: $50.00
Material Handling and Storage for General Industry Online Course Description: This intermediate Material Handling and Storage online safety course will cover what General Industry employees should know before moving, handling, and storing materials. We will also discuss potential hazards, precautions, and safe work practices. This online training focuses on OSHA Standard 29 CFR 1910.176 requirements for safe work practices in handling and storing of materials.
Intended Audience: Material Handling and Storage awareness is designed for all employees in the General Industry sector, including managers who are responsible for the safety of their job site according to OSHA regulations:
- Manufacturing
- Warehousing and Distribution
- Property Management
- Retail Services
- Trade and Transportation
Learning Aids: In this online safety course, we will cover OSHA’s requirements for handling and storing materials, equipment, and containers. You will also be informed of the potential hazards of storing and handling materials and the safeguards you can take to prevent injury and damage to the work environment. When finished, you will have been provided with knowledge in efficient handling and storing of materials. Regulatory references for this course are OSHA Standard 29 CFR 1910.176, Materials Handling and Storage.
Course Topics
- Introduction to Materials Handling and Storage
- Manual Handling of Materials
- Non-Powered Handling Equipment
- Conveyors
- Powered Industrial Trucks
- Cranes, Hoists, and Slings
- Precautions- Powered Equipment
- General Materials Handling Precautions
Features and Benefits: Material Handling and Storage for General Industry online safety course addresses safe work practices for stacking, storing and housekeeping on the job site. After finishing this course successfully, you will understand:
- OSHA’s requirements for the safe handling and storage of building materials, equipment and containers
- General safe work practices for manual and mechanical materials handling
- Safe lifting procedures
Course Length: 50 Minutes
Registration: To enroll in this course please follow our Course Registration link below, and provide the information requested.
Pricing: $40.00
Materials Handling for Construction Online Course Description: In this intermediate online safety course, we will review Materials Handling safety according to OSHA standards. This Materials Handling course focuses on prevention of injury by adhering to the regulations for safe use and maintenance, rigging of equipment and proper disposal methods for debris and other construction-related waste materials. It also includes manual and mechanical material handling, hand powered tools and equipment safety.
Intended Audience: Materials handling training is designed for construction workers and managers who are responsible for the safety of their job site according to OSHA regulations.
- Construction Managers
- Construction Supervisors
- Construction Workers
Learning Aids: In this online safety course, you will be informed on proper Materials Handling and how to develop an understanding of the equipment, systems and procedures in order to prevent workplace accidents. You will also learn the legal requirements for ensuring safety to the highest possible standard in the workplace. When finished, you will have been given the knowledge you need to adhere to OSHA requirements for safe handling and storage of building materials, equipment, and container
Course Topics
- Introduction to Materials Handling
- Manual Handling Techniques
- Non-Powered Handling Equipment
- Power Industrial Trucks
- Conveyors
- Cranes, Hoists and Rigging
- Slings
- Storage and Disposal
Features and Benefits: By taking Materials Handling online safety course, you will learn the importance of materials handling, storage, use and disposal. When you have successfully completed this course, you will:
- Know safe handling and disposal methods according to OSHA requirements
- Have been trained in the safe storage, movement and disposal of materials
- Understand the relevant specific OSHA requirements for safe material handling
Course Length: 40 Minutes
Registration: To enroll in this course please follow our Course Registration link below, and provide the information requested.
Pricing: $40.00
Mold Awareness for Facility Operators for Supervisors and Managers for Construction Online Course Description: Mold Awareness for Facility Operators for Supervisors and Managers for Construction aims to provide building owners and employees of fixed facilities with basic information on mold. This advanced online safety course offers guidelines, methods and best management practices (BMP's) for mold and moisture recognition. Evaluating and controlling mold in buildings or other fixed facilities is also covered in this course.
Intended Audience: This Mold Awareness for Facility Operators safety course will benefit all workers and management employees at a construction work site.
- Facility Operators
- Facility Managers
Learning Aids: While completing this online course, you will be given terms and definitions of mold and its characteristics. You will become familiar with preventive measures and actions you should take when mold becomes an issue. You will be instructed on remediation and how to deal with tenants and building occupants. You will learn to handle documentation and awareness, as well as resources for additional information.
Course Topics
- Introduction to Mold Awareness for Facility Operators
- Mold Characteristics
- Preventive Measures with Water Intrusion
- Action to Take If You Find Mold
- Mold Remediation
- EPA's Top Ten
Features and Benefits: Mold Awareness for Facility Operators for Supervisors and Managers for Construction online safety course offers information on working safely around mold. When you have successfully completed this mold safety course, you will know:
- Mold definition and identification
- Human health effects
- Mold and moisture control
- Information sources
- EPA’s top ten
- If you have questions, please check sources
- Preventive measures
- Actions when mold is an issue
- Remediation
- Dealing with tenants and building occupants
- Documentation and awareness
- Sources of additional information
Course Length: 60 Minutes
Registration: To enroll in this course please follow our Course Registration link below, and provide the information requested.
Pricing: $40.00
Mold for All other Trades for Supervisors and Managers for Construction Online Course Description: This Mold for All Other Trades for Supervisors and Managers for Construction is an advanced online safety course covering the following four topics: Mold Information and Training, Mold Design and Materials, Water Intrusion Inspection and Mold Maintenance Procedures. This online course will inform you of the basic guidelines, methods and best management practices for mold and moisture recognition, evaluation, control, education, information and prevention. Mold is a tiny spore that quickly reproduces and continually moves through indoor and outdoor air. When a mold spore lands on a damp spot indoors, it may begin growing and digesting whatever it lands on to survive.
Intended Audience: This Mold for All Other Trades for Supervisors and Managers for Construction online safety course is for specialty subcontractors involved in the mold prevention and abatement process.
- Specialty Mold Subcontractors
Learning Aids: This online mold training will provide you with detailed information on mold. You will learn about mold and moisture dilemmas, guidelines and methods for doing inspections and taking preventive action against water intrusion in the preconstruction, construction and post construction phases, considerations for preventing mold growth and methods for controlling mold growth, including the use of a mold maintenance checklist. You will also be provided references to additional information.
Course Topics
- Mold Information and Training
- Introduction to Mold
- Pre-Construction and Design
- Construction Phase
- Post Construction Phase
- Managing a Water Event
- Water Damage Guideline
- Mold Remediation
- Finishing Mold Remediation and Mold Cleanup
- Checklist for Mold Remediation
- Water Prevention Plan
- Additional Mold Resources
- Mold Design and Materials
- Overview of Mold Design and Materials
- Consultants and Experts
- Testing and Observation (In House)
- Creating Mockups
- Early Startup of Mechanical Systems
- Water Intrusion Inspection
- Overview of Water Intrusion Inspection
- Inspection of Curtain Walls
- Inspection of Drywall
- Inspection of Plumbing and HVAC
- Mold Maintenance Procedures
- Introduction to Mold Maintenance Procedures
- IAQ Task Force
- IAQ Recommendations
- Construction Mold Maintenance
- Maintenance Checklist
Features and Benefits: Mold for All Other Trades for Supervisors and Managers for Construction online safety course will instruct you on water damage guidelines, checklists for mold remediation, how to prevent mold growth related to building design and materials, methods for inspections and how to take preventive action against water intrusion. When you have successfully completed this course, you will:
- Know how to manage a water event
- Understand Water damage guidelines
- Know mold remediation and be able to follow a checklist
- Understand the water prevention plan
- Know how to select third party experts
- Know when to use in-house personnel
- Understand the use of mockups
- Understand that the operations & maintenance (O&M) program targets mold and indoor air quality and is critical in building construction process
- Know a healthy work environment and relationship that a building owner may have
- with his/her occupants, and with construction workers, is part of dealing with mold in a building
- Realize that the building owner needs to have mold information when the building is turned over
Course Length: 2 Hours 10 Minutes
Registration: To enroll in this course please follow our Course Registration link below, and provide the information requested.
Pricing: $45.00
Mold In Construction Online Course Description: This advanced Mold in Construction online safety course focuses on how mold can be a problem in our environment, especially in structures designed for human occupancy. The course discusses basic techniques used to control mold in and around structures. Primary references include The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Center for Disease Control.
Intended Audience: This Mold in Construction online course is for all workers and management employees at a construction work site.
- Construction Workers
- Construction Foremen
- Construction Supervisors
Learning Aids: This course focuses on what mold is and how to recognize it. You will be informed of different mold types and of the human health effects from mold exposure. In addition, you will be taught to identify techniques to control mold and top ten facts of mold.
Course Topics
- Overview of Mold in Construction
- Mold – An Introduction
- Molds and Human Health
- Mold Control
- Moisture Control
- Information Sources
- EPA's Top Ten
Features and Benefits: Mold in Construction online safety course presents information about working safely around mold. When you have successfully completed this mold safety course, you will know:
- Mold definitions and identification
- Human health effects
- Mold and moisture control
Course Length: 3 Hours-20 Minutes
Registration: To enroll in this course please follow our Course Registration link below, and provide the information requested.
Pricing: $65.00
Mold Maintenance Procedures for Supervisors and Managers for Construction Online Course Description: This advanced Mold Maintenance Procedures online safety course will provide methods for preventing mold and its growth. In this course, you will learn about the occupant’s role as the first line of defense against mold. This mold maintenance training is part of the Mold Action Plan training series developed by the attendees of the Mold Action Plan in Construction conference.
Intended Audience: Mold Maintenance Procedures is online training designed for contractors, building owners and their representatives who have the responsibility to perform mold inspections.
- Construction Contractors
- Building Owners and Their Representatives
Learning Aids: This mold maintenance safety course will review guidelines for mold maintenance and provide you with a mold maintenance checklist as a reference for performing inspections. This course also teaches ways to foster a healthy work environment by informing the building owner, building management company and contractors of ways to conduct mold maintenance safety.
Course Topics
- Introduction to Mold Maintenance Procedures
- Maryland IAQ Task Force
- Construction Mold Maintenance Committee
- Maintenance Checklist
Features and Benefits: Mold Maintenance Procedures safety course will inform you of the importance of developing an effective operations and maintenance program for mold and indoor air quality issues. By following the guidelines in this module, you will:
- Be able to prevent mold by inspecting various locations of a building for evidence of mold
- Know how to maintain a checklist of inspections as reference material for the owner, builder, and tenant
- Know to check mechanical systems and appliances for mold
- Know to check for mold on exterior finishes
- Know appropriate mold response actions
Course Length: 20 Minutes
Registration: To enroll in this course please follow our Course Registration link below, and provide the information requested.
Pricing: $35.00
Mold Remediation & Restoration for Supervisors and Managers for Construction Online Course Description: This advanced Mold Remediation and Restoration online safety course is designed for those who need to correct mold issues. It includes the following three courses: Mold Information and Training, Mold Response Actions and Mold Maintenance Procedures.
Intended Audience: This Mold Response online course is designed for construction workers, managers, contractors, building owners and their representatives who have the responsibility to perform mold inspections on their job site according to OSHA regulations.
- Construction Managers
- Construction Supervisors
- Construction Employees
- Building Owners and Their Representatives
Learning Aids: Mold Information and Training online safety course will provide mold education in order to help contractors prevent mold claims. This course will also teach the basic guidelines, methods and best management practices for mold moisture recognition. In addition, this course provides the proper evaluation and control techniques for contractors, employees and owners involved in the mold prevention process.
Course Topics
- Introduction to Mold Information and Training
- Pre-Construction and Design
- Construction Phase
- Post Construction Phase
- Managing a Water Event
- Water Damage Guidelines
- Mold Remediation
- Finished Remediation and Cleanup
- Checklist for Mold Remediation
- Mold Prevention Plan
Features and Benefits: In this course, you will learn about the occupant’s role as the first line of defense against mold. This mold maintenance training is part of the Mold Action Plan training series developed by the attendees of the Mold Action Plan in Construction conference.
- Maryland IAQ Task Force
- Construction Mold Maintenance Committee
- Maintenance Checklist
Course Length: 1 Hour-45 Minutes
Registration: To enroll in this course please follow our Course Registration link below, and provide the information requested.
Pricing: $50.00
Mold, OSHA's Position for Construction Online Course Description: Mold can grow anywhere and is especially common in areas where leaks are found, or moisture collects. After physical contact with mold or breathing airborne spores, individuals may experience runny noses, red eyes, asthma attacks, skin irritation, and other health effects. Yet while these symptoms are often mild, exposure to some types of mold, or long-term exposure may lead to serious illness or death. To protect workers from the dangers associated with mold, OSHA has established guidelines within its General Duty Clause that require employers to comply with hazard-specific health and safety standards. The online Mold, OSHA's Position for Construction course examines OSHA standards for maintaining a mold-free environment and safe work practices for avoiding exposure.
Intended Audience: This intermediate-level online course is designed for all contractors and other professionals who provide mold and moisture remediation services, including construction contractors, supervisors, and employees, environmental consultants, and health and safety professionals. Additionally, it may be taken by anyone who needs more information about mold hazards and relevant OSHA training.
Learning Aids: During the Mold, OSHA's Position for Construction course, students will learn more about why mold is considered hazardous and how to prevent and remove it, including:
Course Topics
- Identifying mold
- Important facts about mold
- Mold prevention and remediation plans
- Common health effects of mold exposure
- Personal protective equipment (PPE)
- Mold sampling
Course materials also include a mold resource list to help business owners find professional help for mold infiltrations in the workplace.
Features and Benefits: Upon completion of the Mold, OSHA's Position for Construction course, students will understand the importance of mold cleanup and mold prevention, as well as the dangers of uncontrolled exposure. Course participants will learn how to prevent the growth of mold and follow regulations for protecting the health and safety of building occupants and employees.
Course Length: 50 Minutes
Registration: To enroll in this course please follow our Course Registration link below, and provide the information requested.
Pricing: $40.00