TOP 10 HEALTH AND SAFETY COURSES IN DOWNTOWN HOUSTON, HOUSTON - PAGE 6

This course is designed to familiarize the student with the general principles required to properly use a portable fire extinguisher and will allow the student to gain an understanding of fire-safety principles.

One of the most under-trained positions in construction is the rigger. This course is designed to help employees understand some basic concepts in rigging.

This is a Competent Person certification. Trenching & Excavation is some of the most dangerous work in the construction industry, but can be safe with some basic training. Each trenching or excavation work site has to have an individual who is a competent person.

One of the most common sources for injuries and fatalities in the construction industry is due to electrical hazards. OSHA regulations 29 CFR 1910.332 requires this type of training for all individuals who work in close proximity to energized electrical parts.

This course is designed to train the flagger with the procedures needed to safely control the flow of traffic around a construction site, but emphasizes the vigilant and protective attitude flaggers should have as they protect the lives of motorist and workers.

Control of hazardous energy commonly referred to as lockout/tagout is a strictly enforced OSHA Standard 29 CFR 1926.417. One of the key aspects of the regulation is the training of all authorized employees (those using the procedure to perform lockout/tagout work).

One of the most commonly used tools to determine how to safely perform a task or job is the Job Safety Analysis (JSA). This tool allows an individual to easily review job methods to uncover hazards.

In this course, ESC will train the student in the skills needed to safely operate a standard gas, propane, or electric forklift.

The basic firefighting academy consists of 672 hours of Instruction and skills and is approved by the TCFP (Texas Commission on Fire Protection). Curriculum topics include fire ground operations, hazardous materials, and physical fitness.

OSHA 10-Hour for Construction topics offer comprehensive insight and education for health and safety workplace topics as designated by OSHA.