Classes Offered
Class Name Class Description

Accident Investigation
Instructor(s): Rick Callor

Participants in the Accident Investigation program will receive the basics required to perform an accident investigation and will participate in team activities to enhance the learning of all of the students in the class.

Arc Flash
Instructor(s): Brandon Brazil

SUBJECT OUTLINE – ARC FLASH HAZARDS & NFPA 70E-2009 (4 HOURS) Presenter / Eaton Power System Engineering Introduction Arc Flash Introduction Arc Flash Definition Burn Injuries Arc Blast Pressure Inhalation Injuries Increased Arc Flash Awareness PPE Selection Standards Covering Arc Flash Organizations Having Existing Standards National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) NEC 2008 Edition NFPA 70E-2009 Institute for Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) OSHA Apparel Standard 1910.269(l)(6) OSHA Enforcement Changes NFPA 70E 2009 Changes Related to Arc Flash Overview of NFPA 70E 2009 changes Article 100 – Definition changes Training requirement changes Flash Protection Boundary, Limits of Approach and Incident Energy Definitions of Boundaries and Spaces Flash Protection Boundary Limited Approach Boundary Restricted Approach Boundary Prohibited Approach Boundary Working on Energized Equipment NFPA 70E Energized Electrical Work Permit Arc Flash Hazard Analysis Techniques NFPA 70E-2009 Calculations for Flash Protection Boundary and Incident Energy Electrical Power System Short Circuits Bolted Faults Arcing Faults Calculating Prospective Short Circuit Current, ISC Calculating Bolted Fault MVA Calculating Flash Protection Boundary, DC Incident Energy Exposure NFPA 70 E, Calculation for Arc in Open Air NFPA 70 E, Calculation for Arc in a Cubic Box Hazard / Risk Categories (Table Methods) Overview Matrix Approach Using the Tables of NFPA 70E-2009 IEEE 1584 Incident Energy Analysis (Calculations) Overview Arc Flash Hazard Analysis Using IEEE Std 1584-2002 Procedural Steps Range of the Model Used in IEEE Std 1584-2002 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for Arc Flash Definitions -- Arc Thermal Performance Exposure Value (ATPV) American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) Standards Untreated Natural-Fiber Clothing Flame Resistant (FR) Clothing Flame Resistance Defined Characteristics of Common FR Garments Layering of Clothing Cleaning and Laundering of FR Clothing Specialized Arc Flash Protective Equipment Flash Suits (Switching Jackets) Eye and Face Protection Gloves Footwear Practical Methods for Reducing Arc Flash Hazards Safety Practices Minimize Risk with Good Safety Practices Practice of De-Energizing Equipment versus “Working It Live” Reducing Clearing Time Trip unit retrofits Arcflash Reduction Maintenance Switch Increasing the Working Distance Remote Racking Redirecting the Arc Blast Arc Resistant Switchgear Analyze and Label

Call Before You Dig and Natural Gas Information Session with Live Demonstration
Instructor(s): Avista Utilities

Avista Utilities Corp will conduct a 1 hour live demonstration and information session regarding natural gas safety. Call Before You Dig will provide an informational session regarding safe digging.

  • Notes: This course will contain a live pyrotechnic demonstration where a model house will explode.

Call Before You Dig and Natural Gas Information Session with Live Demonstration
Instructor(s): Avista Utilities

Avista Utilities Corp will conduct a 1 hour live demonstration and information session regarding natural gas safety. Call Before You Dig will provide an informational session regarding safe digging.

  • Notes: This course will contain a live pyrotechnic demonstration where a model house will explode.

Class 4/5 Industrial Straight Mast Forklift
Instructor(s): Michael Closson

This is a 4-6 hour course for forklift operator safety training which satisfies Federal OSHA, Oregon and Washington state requirements for Powered Industrial Truck Operator safety training and qualification as designed by 29CFR1910.178, OAR 1910. 178, WAC 296-873 (eff. 2/05), ANSI B56.1 and ANSI B56.5 Topics Covered include: Law Relating to Operators Types of Powered Industrial Trucks Daily Truck Inspection (Pre-shift) and set up Manufacturers operating manuals Safe operations and usage Fuel types and designations Visibility Problems Differences between a car and forklift Capacity and overload conditions Wind hazards Electrical hazards Vehicle stability Load charts Understanding the load center Load weights Safety rules and hand signals Graded written exam and practical exam Laminated Operator ID car (3 year expiration)

Class 7 Rough Terrain - Variable Reach Forklifts
Instructor(s): Michael Closson

This is a 4-6 hour course for forklift operator safety training which satisfies Federal OSHA, Oregon and Washington state requirements for Powered Industrial Truck Operator safety training and qualification as designed by 29CFR1910.178, OAR 1910. 178, WAC 296-873 (eff. 2/05), ANSI B56.1 and ANSI B56.5 Topics Covered include: Law Relating to Operators Types of Powered Industrial Trucks Daily Truck Inspection (Pre-shift) and set up Manufacturers operating manuals Safe operations and usage Fuel types and designations Visibility Problems Differences between a car and forklift Capacity and overload conditions Wind hazards Electrical hazards Vehicle stability Load charts Understanding the load center Load weights Safety rules and hand signals Graded written exam and practical exam Laminated Operator ID car (3 year expiration)

Combustible Dust
Instructor(s): Greg Ellisor

Presentation length 1 Hour Description: This presentation will describe OSHA’s regulatory direction and emphasis on the issue of Combustible Dust, which includes the establishment of a Federal OSHA compliance directive which relies upon housekeeping, electrical standards, design standards, applicable National Fire Protection Association standards, and potential use of the 5(a)(1) General Duty clause in Federal jurisdictions, and emerging State Plan applications. Additionally, a summary of Weyerhauser’s response and management of the combustible dust issue will be discussed.

Crane Site Supervisor Safety Training
Instructor(s): Ron Overton

Instructors Ron Overton and Mark Wagar. In this seminar the topics we will address will include: How to comply with the B30.5 2007 standard for the required Crane Site Supervisor and Lift Director and the upcoming CDAC rewrite of the Federal Law. Program covers accident causes, avoidance, sources of key laws and regs, trained vs certified vs qualified operator requirements, crane and site inspection requirements, responsibilities, site setup requirements, basic craning, jobsite worker safety, planning lifts, developing lift plans, how to interpret load charts. Employers must now provide the crane site supervisor and lift director. Includes 110 page crane supervisor workbook, ID card and certificate of completion. Normally a $295 per student training and certification program, donated by OST for Safety Fest attendees.

Defensive Driving
Instructor(s): Allan Ashby

Driving is the most dangerous thing any of us do. More people are injured or killed on American roadways than anywhere else in the country. Because the actions of other people are unpredictable, it is important to know how to drive defensively. This defensive driving course discusses techniques used to prevent automobile accidents. It also discusses techniques used to reduce the severity of injury if you are involved in an accident.

Emergency Action Plans Incident Command System Implementation
Instructor(s): Stan Cooke

Emergency and Crisis Management Emergency Action Plans Incident Command System Implementation OSHA requires an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) be created and available to help facilitate Emergency Management. Just how useful is your EAP? Could it really be used at the very moment the proverbial hits the fan? In this 8 hour introductory class we will address the OSHA requirements, introduce a model EAP that can be applied to most types of incidents and introduce to you the tools of Emergency Incident Management. Also, we will present to you some “tips of the trade” for addressing the implementation of the Incident Command System (ICS). Our teaching methodologies help increase understanding of the ICS so that it can become much more “user friendly”.

Equipment Guarding MSHA
Instructor(s): Steve Cain

This guide is provided to assist the mining community with design-ing, installing and maintaining equipment guards to prevent minersfrom contacting hazardous moving machine parts. Contact withmachine parts may result in serious accidents or death. Properequipment guarding is essential to reduce this risk of injury.This guide provides examples of commonly used point-of-contactguards which are guards for individual hazards and area guardswhich are guards for individual or multiple hazards. These exam-ples are intended for guidance only and alternate designs may beacceptable if the relevant MSHA guarding standards are met.

Excavation-Competent Person Training
Instructor(s): Dave Roller

As you know, the designated “Competent Person” at each of your excavation sites must have training and knowledge in soils analysis, protective systems, and the requirements of OSHA’s Excavations Standards, as well as the authority to take corrective actions after identifying predictable or potential hazards. Completion of the United Rental Competent Person Seminar provides the training and safety awareness component of designating an individual as a “Competent Person.” Course Outline In addition to technical subjects covered in the seminar presentation, practical application insights are provided by videos and in-class exercises. Work clothes are appropriate dress for our informal, relaxed atmosphere, where open discussion among attendees is encouraged. Topics covered in the seminar include: • Introduction to Trench Safety • The OSHA Excavation Standard • Protective Systems • Soil Mechanics & Soil Analysis • Job Planning

Fall Protection
Instructor(s): Rick Maurice

This class will cover the basic principles of fall protection including the proper use of anchorage connectors, body harnesses, lanyards, self retracting lifelines and horizontal lifelines. A discussion of the new developments in fall protection including the updated ANSI Z359 standard will take place. This class will also detail the proper inspection of fall protection equipment. A live demonstration of a fall will take place and rescue devices will be demonstrated.

First Aid and CPR
Instructor(s): Becky Colotti

This class is for adults and is a CPR, AED, and first aid training program designed specifically for the occupational first aid provider. This training will help meet OSHA and other federal and state regulatory requirements for training employees on how to respond and care for medical emergencies at work. Students will practice essential skills in small group practices and are evaluated through instructor observation of the reasonable performance of skills. Certification cards will be issued and are valid for 2 years from the date of the class.

Flagger Training
Instructor(s): John Foster

This is a Washington State Certified Flagger course w/ reciprocity agreements for use in Idaho, Oregon and Montana. The contents of the provided handbook, in conjunction with the presentation made by the certified instructor, will provide you, the flagger, with the information and procedures necessary to enhance the safety of both workers and drivers while in typical street and highway construction and repair projects. There are two additional important roles for the flagger: Provide for your own personal safety and protection. Understand that by your presence and visibility, you become the public relations person as well as the image creator for the organization performing the work. As you proceed through the training, you will be given specific information on how to provide for your safety and that of the other workers. Your public relations and image are more subtle tasks, which are learned by practice, and by performing your flagging duties with a sense of responsibility and authority that gains the respect and proper response from persons you are flagging or controlling, whether they are driving, riding, or walking. You are expected to take your job as a flagger seriously. This begins with giving your complete attention to this training, both the handbook and the instructor. You cannot expect to perform your best on the job if you do not take advantage of the information provided for your benefit and responsibility. Once you complete this training course satisfactorily, you will receive a wallet size card certifying your training to perform as a qualified flagger. The card must be carried when performing flagging duties.

Fleet Safety
Instructor(s): Mark Sandoval

FLEET SAFETY & DOT Presentation length 2 Hours (with Breaks) Description: Utilizing Adult education techniques, this presentation will focus on 3 areas relating to FLEET SAFETY, including applicable regulation, Driver requirements & education, and Employer responsibilities, including use of a DOT self-Assessment worksheet. Seminar and work groups will utilize information to formulate a “mock review” for their workplace preparation and learning.

Focus 4 Hazards
Instructor(s): Steve Christ

This 4-hour course addresses the four main hazards in construction. Construction workers comprise approximately 6% of the U.S. workforce, but represent more than 20% of annual job-related fatalities. The “Focus Four” continues to contribute to the greatest number of preventable fatalities in the construction industry. Each successful course participant receives a hardhat sticker.

High Voltage Overhead Power line Safety Information Session and Live Demonstration
Instructor(s): Avista Utilities

As part of the Avista “Safety Outreach Program”, The Avista Live Line High Voltage Electric Display Demonstration program was established to inform Emergency Services Personnel and the General Public about dangers associated with overhead and underground power lines and equipment in circumstances beyond Avista’s control that may create a potential for EMS and/or the General Public to make contact with the Avista electrical system. The demonstration delivered by Qualified High Voltage Electrical Workers establish “Real Life” visual illustrations the audience can relate to, illustrate the dangers associated and provide a clear message to remain clear of lines and equipment under all circumstances. The demonstrators uses a rubber boot, model bird, aluminum ladder, tree branch, miniature car, and a hot dog simulating a human finger to show the effects electricity from power lines can have on conductible objects.

Introduction/Opening Ceremonies/STS and Homeland Security
Instructor(s): Rick Callor

Introduction/Opening Ceremony

STS Overview:

  • Explains Certification
  • Discusses the Targeted Audience or Candidates for the STS.
  • Emphasizes the Quality of the Examination and the Certification.
  • Answers the question of what a Safety Trained Supervisor (STS) is.
  • Summarizes the Qualifications to become an STS.
  • Explains the Safety Topics that a STS Candidate must be aware of.
  • Explains the advantages to the employee who attains the STS.
  • Explains the advantages to the employer who supports their supervisors in attaining the STS.
  • Summarizes the cost to the employer or the STS Candidate.
Homeland Security Training: An overview of world wide, national, state and local Homeland Security concerns and initiatives. This briefing is intended to provide industry an overview of current global terrorism threats and the actions being taken to protect the homeland from attacks. In addition, to discuss actions at the state and local community level to prepare for, protect against and react to an attack. The goal of this briefing will be to foster thought on self sufficiency within the first 72 hours of an incident and community “best practices” to react to and mitigate further suffering and damage to community infrastructure.

Lockout Tagout
Instructor(s): Randy Nichols

This course provides information regarding the control of hazardous energy and work under the protection of a lockout/tagout permit. The intent of the course is to provide basic information on lockout/tagout practices and the significance of lockout/tagout devices that help identify and control hazardous energy sources.

After completing this course, you will be able to:

  • List the criteria for clearing machine jams
  • Distinguish between "power off" and isolating "hazardous energy"
  • Associate the neglect of these procedures with the potential harm

  • Explain the steps for locking out equipment and for returning it safely back into service

  • Describe lockout/tagout procedures for groups and contractors

  • Describe good practices and systems in lockout/tagout activities

MSHA Part 46 Refresher
Instructor(s): Rick Callor

Training and Retraining of Miners Engaged in Shell Dredging or Employed at Sand,Gravel, Surface Stone, Surface Clay, Colloidal Phosphate, or Surface Limestone Mines

MSHA Supervisory Responsibility
Instructor(s): John Kathmann

Mine supervisor responsibilities outlined and discussed.

MSHA Train the Trainer
Instructor(s): Joseph Rhoades

Train an instructor for MSHA approved training for Part 48.

  • Notes: This is a 3 day class and will be taught at a different location.
    Tuesday - 1:00pm to 5:00pm
    Wednesday & Thursday - 7:00am to 5:00pm

NFPA 70E, GFCI (Ground Fault Safety) Live Demo
Instructor(s): Robert Montoya

Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter Demonstration This module will demonstrate the difference between an outlet protected by just a branch circuit breaker and an outlet protected by a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI). An unlucky “victim” will be used to show the adverse effect of a circuit which is not properly protected. An explanation of how the device works and its intended use will also be reviewed.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Demonstration This demonstration will show the positive impact of utilizing the proper PPE. There are many items available which can and should be used when troubleshooting electrical circuits. Each year, there are electrical flash burn injuries which could have had less severe results had the proper PPE been used. A sample of PPE will be available and a few short videos on the right PPE will be shown. Testing Grounding Systems The intent of testing grounding systems is to ensure that continuity and resistance tests of grounding systems are conducted on a specific schedule. These tests will alert the Mine Operator if a problem exists in the grounding system which may not allow the circuit protective devices to quickly operate when faults occur. Numerous fatalities and injuries have occurred due to high resistance or lack of continuity in equipment grounding systems. These accidents could have been prevented by proper testing and maintenance of grounding systems.

NFPA 70E By definition NFPA 70E is a national consensus standard. A national consensus standard is defined as a standard that is developed by the same persons it affects and then it’s adopted by a national recognized organization. NFPA 70E covers the full range of electrical issues from safety-related work practices to maintenance, special equipment requirements, and installation.

OSHA 10-Hr Construction
Instructor(s): Bill Bankhead

Brent Smith additional instructor: The course framework is built around the OSHA 10-hour Construction Outreach Training program. Participants will learn about hazards common to construction work and associated OSHA standards.

  • Notes: Please attend the Opening Ceremony on Tuesday morning @ 7:00am as part of this class.

OSHA 10-Hr. General Industry
Instructor(s): Matt Wattles

This 10-hour OSHA course will follow a facilitated format that will cover safety regulations as they pertain to general industry. It will cover topics including Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), Blood Borne Pathogens, Hazard Communication, Means of Egress, Fire Protection, Electricity, Machine Guarding, Tools, and many other exciting topics you won’t want to miss.

  • Notes: Please attend the Opening Ceremony on Tuesday at 7:00am as part of this class.

OSHA Recordkeeping
Instructor(s): Bill Bankhead

Instructors: Ella Iott and Bill Bankhead This class is designed to run through the regulation in its entirety. We will be discussing the changes made to the OSHA forms, the changes made in the injury/illness reporting criteria and weigh heavily on the reporting criteria in general. This will include restrictive work days, “new cases” and recording “sensitive information.” There will be a few “quizzes” offered to test current knowledge during the presentation.

Radiology Worker I
Instructor(s): TERRY LAFRENIERE

LESSON 1 - RADIOLOGICAL FUNDAMENTALS LESSON 2- BIOLOGICAL EFFECTS LESSON 3- RADIATION LIMITS LESSON 4- THE ALARA PROGRAM LESSON -5- PERSONNEL MONITORING PROGRAMS LESSON 6- RADIOACTIVE CONTAMINATION CONTROL LESSON 7- RADIOLOGICAL POSTINGS AND CONTROLS LESSON 8- RADIOLOGICAL EMERGENCIES

Respirator Awareness/Confined Space
Instructor(s): Linda Anyan-Brown

Will that respirator protect you? This course will cover respirator hazards, selection, limitations, and good practices. State and Federal requirements will be addressed. Entering that confined space may kill you! This course will cover how to recognize, evaluate, and control confined space hazards. Applicable standards will be covered

Rigging Safety Seminar
Instructor(s): Ron Overton

Instructors Ron Overtone and Mark Wagar. In this 4 hr seminar the topics we will address will include: How to choose the appropriate rigging for the task, sling selection & inspection, basic hardware selection and inspection, basic sling hitches, sling angle stress, basic rigging applications and signaling the crane operator. Remember, employers must provide a trained and qualified person to rig and attach the load to the crane. Includes 70 page Rigging Seminar workbook, ID card and certificate of completion. Normally a $150 per student training program, donated by OST for Safety Fest attendees.

Safer Design Principles for Construction
Instructor(s): Rick Callor

The topic of the class is Safer Design Principles for Construction. This class is 16 hours in length and allows the attendees to obtain 1.6 CEU’s from the University of Idaho for their attendance and participation. The class is intended to educate Engineering, Procurement, Estimating and Construction Personnel in Health and Safety matters that will prevent injuries during the Construction phase of our projects.

Safer Design Principles for Construction is a 3 1/2 to 4 hour class that identifies the potential hazards involved with Design in Construction. It also includes many examples where we could have done a better job in the design phase. There is a matrix that allows the engineering staff to identify the hazards and implement methods to engineer the hazards from the design. The class participants are given a number of resources that allow them to have immediate answers to the types of hazards and the means of eliminating them.

The OSHA 10 Hour Class covers the following topics;
Introduction to OSHA
OSHA Focus Four
Hazard Communications
Materials Handling (Rigging, Fork Lifts, Conveyors)
Tools, Hand and Powered
Electrical
Fall Protection
Cranes, Derricks, Hoists
Motor Vehicles and Mechanized Equipment
Excavations

The above topics include the URS Washington Division requirements, the OSHA requirements, and also cover the responsibilities and duties of the engineers.

The Safety Makes Cents portion of the class is the dollar side and the communications side of safety. The course allows the participants to become familiar with the organizational functions that are required to implement and nurture a safety culture. It provides them with the proper tools to assist in the development of a safety culture.

The OSHA 10 Hour class and the Safety Makes Cents class have been in place for the past 9 years and have been very effective in assisting to increase the safety awareness of all of our employees. It is an excellent class to assist employees in preparation for the STS (Safety Trained Supervisor) Test. These two classes have been taught to hundreds of our employees and will continue to be a major tool in the increase of safety knowledge and awareness.

  • Notes: This class is 16 hours (8hrs Wednesday & Thursday)in length and allows the attendees to obtain 1.6 CEU’s from the University of Idaho for their attendance and participation.

START Manager and Supervisor Training
Instructor(s): Matt Wattles

S.T.A.R.T. (Supervisors Training in Accident Reduction Techniques) is an interactive accountability-based safety management seminar for managers and supervisors. The training covers 3 sessions. Each session includes a video presentation and workshops and group activities.

  1. S.T.A.R.T. A SAFETY CULTURE
    • Direct and indirect costs of accidents
    • Impact of accidents on profits and sales
    • Workers compensation and the experience modification
    • Legal implications
    • Supervisor accountability
    • Safety goals, activities, and chargeback systems
  2. S.T.A.R.T. TO RECOGNIZE AND INVESTIGATE
    • Recognizing unsafe behavior
    • Unsafe acts and unsafe conditions
    • Symptoms versus causes
    • Accident pyramid analysis
    • Investigating accidents and near misses
    • Implementing corrective action and change
  3. S.T.A.R.T. TO EDUCATE AND MOTIVATE
    • Training procedures
    • New employee training
    • New equipment / process training
    • Safety meetings
    • Leadership issues
    • Motivation techniques

Supervisor Reasonable Suspicion
Instructor(s): Michelle Steeler

This is a two hour course that will meet the Department of Transportation’s (DOT) reasonable suspicion training requirement for supervisors. It will include an hour covering alcohol and the second hour focusing on drugs of abuse. The training will cover the signs and symptoms of abuse, how to call for a reasonable suspicion test, and how to avoid legal pitfalls. At the end of the course the attendees will have met the requirements to be a trained supervisor that can call for reasonable suspicion testing under DOT regulations.

Welding Safety and Gas Cylinder Safety
Instructor(s): Rex Helderop

Gas Cylinder Safety: instructor - Rex Helderop. Will focus on gas cylinder products/safety (i.e. cutting torches, gas regulators, tips and replacement gauges). Applicable to individuals in the following industries: construction, steel fabrication, shipbuilding, maintenance, salvage, "low grade" specialty gas, instrumentation (pitot tubes), jewelry, hobby, HVAC and general industrial. Welding Safety: instructor- Jim Lamphiear. Will cover Head Gear, Gloves, Jacket or welding Coat (Papr) Fresh Air System our Filt Air Systems Welding Stations. In addition, welding PPE will be shown.

Workplace Violence
Instructor(s): Joe Herrity

Violence in the workplace is a serious safety and health issue. Its most extreme form, homicide, is the fourth-leading cause of fatal occupational injury in the United States. In this session, we will discuss the environmental conditions associated with domestic and workplace assaults and control strategies to help identify and prevent violent situations from entering the workplace.