Promoting Lifelong Safety and Health
Cal/OSHA-8: Challenges of Real World Safety & Health
Safety Center Incorporated is proud to be in partnership with Cal/OSHA Consultation in the creation of our Cal/OSHA-8 program. The program was developed to address high accident rates in the construction industry. Since its inception, the Cal/OSHA-8 program has trained over 1,000 workers, supervisors and foremen. We have 5 master trainers and over 50 trainers throughout California and the United States.
Safety Center Incorporated has several new trade specific programs under development. Residential Framing is our first trade specific program. Look for roofing, plumbing and more in 2009!
"Injuries and illnesses associated with the construction industry are a cause for concern. Cal/OSHA Consultation has partnered with Safety Center Incorporated in developing a very effective training program to address this problem."
-Dave Bare, Program Manager, Cal/OSHA Consultation Services
Framing
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"The Residential Construction class really informed me about a lot of safety & Cal/OSHA regulations I did not know about. It really opened my eyes to the dangers we face everyday in the field."
-Dominic Canales, McCarthy Building Companies, Inc.Cal/OSHA-8 Commercial Construction
Northern California Classes Southern California Classes
Hours:
7 hours of instruction; 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Fees:
Member Price:*
Non-member Price:$100
$150*Safety Center members and members of select associations
Call Safety Center Incorporated for more information if 5 or more students from your organization enroll and attend a session. A discount may apply.Who Should Attend:
Foremen and superintendents in the commercial construction trades
Overview:
This program is designed specifically for commercial construction supervisors and foremen, addressing the unique situation of the commercial construction industry. This course follows the format of the Cal/OSHA-8 Residential Construction program with an emphasis on VPP and Golden State Programs in addition to the eight core elements of the IIPP.
Cal/OSHA-8 Train the Trainer
Commercial Construction
Northern California Classes Southern California Classes
Hours:
3 days of instruction
Fees:
Member Price
$695*
Non-member Price
$765*
Safety Center Incorporated and members of select association.
*Price includes a $250 monitoring fee for the program.
Call Safety Center Incorporated for more information if 5 or more students from your organization enroll and attend a session. A discount may apply.Who Should Attend:
Individuals who want to become certified to instruct the "Cal/OSHA-8: Challenges of Real World Safety" program to commercial construction supervisors and foremen.
Overview:
Safety Center Incorporated developed this program in partnership with Cal/OSHA Consultation to educate supervisors and foremen in the real-life application of the Injury and Illness Prevention Program (IIPP).
It is a core safety program for commercial construction, covering the eight (8) elements of the Injury and Illness Prevention Program (IIPP). An integral part of this program is discussing Hazard Recognition (Find) and Hazard Correction (Fix).
Each instructor candidate will receive an Instructor's Manual with instructor notes for the programs, PowerPoint presentations, interactive exercises, a "Cab of the Truck" sample full of resource materials, and a Cal/OSHA/Safety Center certificate and card.Associated Products:
Instructor materials (student handbooks, Cabs of the Truck, etc.) are available for purchase through Safety Center Incorporated. Contact our Products Coordinator at (800) 825-7262 x 207 or email for more information.Cal/OSHA-8: Construction Instructor Recertification
Hours:
8 hours instruction; 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Dates:
TBD
Fees:
Fees cover class time, materials and three (3) year certification
Member Price
$75
Non-Member Price
$75
Who Should Attend:
Certified & Monitored Cal/OSHA-8 Residential & Commercial Instructors
Overview:
This is a discussion-based program reviewing course curriculum, updates and regulatory changes. Issues encountered while training in the field, such as, communication problems, language barriers and testing concerns will be discussed as well. Students will receive updated course materials after the course is completed.
All certified instructors must take this course within one (1) year of completing the Cal/OSHA-8 Train the Trainer course to retain Cal/OSHA-8 Instructor status. After the initial one-year recertification, Instructor cards will remain valid for three (3) years.
Cal/OSHA-8 Train the Trainer
Residential Framing
Hours:
2 days of instruction
Dates:
TBD
Fees:
Member Price
$650*
Non-member Price
$725*
*Price includes a $250 monitoring fee.
If you are currently a Cal/OSHA-8 Instructor and would like to upgrade your certification to include the Residential Framing program, fees are
Member Price
$395*
Non-member Price
$450*
*Price includes a $200 monitoring fee.
Who Should Attend:
Anyone who wants to be certified to instruct the new "Cal/OSHA-8: Challenges of Real World Safety for Residential Framing" program to supervisors and foremen of residential framing industry.
Overview:
Safety Center Incorporated developed this program in partnership with Cal/OSHA. It is a core safety program for commercial construction, covering the Eight Elements of the Injury and Illness Prevention Program (IIPP). An integral part of this program is discussing Hazard Recognition (Find) and Hazard Correction (Fix). Each instructor candidate will receive an Instructor's Manual with instructor notes for the program, PowerPoint presentations and interactive exercises, resource materials, and a Cal/OSHA/Safety Center certificate and card.
"The Cal/OSHA-8 Residential Framing course is a concise, relevant, and comprehensive training program tailored to the residential framing field supervisor. This is the only course I have thought to be worth my time to become certified in. My hope is that other trades take our lead, and develop their own trade specific Cal/OSHA-8 training program."
- Alex Mercier , Lucas and Mercier Construction, Inc
Cal/OSHA-8 Residential Framing
Hours:
7 hours of instruction; 8:00 a.m.. - 5:00 p.m.
Dates:
TBD
Fees:
Member Price:*
Non-member Price:$100
$150*Safety Center members and members of select associations
Call Safety Center Incorporated for more information if 5 or more students from your organization enroll and attend a session. A discount may apply.Who Should Attend:
Residential Framing supervisors and superintendents
Overview:
This course is designed to help supervisors and foremen implement dynamic Injury and Illness Prevention programs (IIPP) by addressing eight core elements:
Responsibility
Compliance
Communication
Hazard Recognition
Accident Investigation
Hazard Correction
Training
Recordkeeping
This course focuses on the unique hazards associated with the residential framing industry. Emphasis is on fall protection and current standards. The program follows the progress of a residential construction job from spun lots to sheeting and piece work.
All participants will receive reference materials that can be kept at the worksite and a Cal/OSHA/Safety Center Incorporated certificate. This course may also help contractors qualify for Cal/OSHA recognition and exemption programs.
ON-SITES:
All Cal/OSHA-8 Challenge of Real World Safety courses are available as customized on-sites. This is an excellent opportunity for homebuilders and general contractors to implement high standards of safety with subcontractors in order to provide a more safe and health work environment for all workers.Cal/OSHA-8: Residential Framing Instructor Recertification
Hours:
8 hours instruction; 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Dates:
TBD
Fees:
Fees cover class time, materials and three (3) year certification
Member Price
$75
Non-Member Price
$95
Who Should Attend:
Certified & Monitored Cal/OSHA-8 Residential Framing Instructors
Overview:
This is a discussion-based program reviewing course curriculum, updates and regulatory changes. Issues encountered while training in the field, such as, communication problems, language barriers and testing concerns will be discussed as well. Students will receive updated course materials after the course is completed.
All certified instructors must take this course within one (1) year of completing the Cal/OSHA-8 Train the Trainer course to retain Cal/OSHA-8 Instructor status. After the initial one-year recertification, Instructor cards will remain valid for three (3) years.
*All prices and dates are subject to change
Last updated 06/07/2010
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