The 30-Hour course establishes a foundation for the utility / company safety program. It will help locate and apply OSHA safety & health standards, policies, and procedures; utilize OSHA standards & regulations to implement an on-going safety & health program; identify common violations of OSHA standards and propose abatement actions; describe appropriate abatement procedures for selected safety hazards and conduct internal training on OSHA regulations. Hands-on activities will be included.

Who should attend?
This advanced course is recommended for supervisors and managers. If you previously attended a 10-Hour course you may be particularly interested in attending because of the depth & application of the subject matter.

In depth coverage to be offered on these topics:

• Introduction to OSHA; Inspections, Citations & Penalties; OSHA Act; General Duty Clause; Recordkeeping
• Personal Protective Equipment
• Subpart V, 1910.269
• Competent Person Requirements
  
• Permit Required Confined Space
• Bloodborne Pathogens
• Crane & Hoist and Below the Hook
• Fall Protection
• Scaffolding
• Fire Protection & Life Safety
• Trenching
• Basic Electrical Requirements
• Hazard Communication & GHS
• Lockout-Tagout / Machine Guarding

For more information, and to register, click here.

The Iowa Association of Municipal Utilities Safety Services department will be holding mobile crane certification and examination classes for digger derrick, service truck, and mobile crane operators.  OSHA’s updated crane standard REQUIRES that operators of lifting equipment be trained, evaluated and tested in order to obtain certification.

Background Information:

Although the new standard, 29 CFR 1926 Subpart CC, specifically exempts the digger derrick and the operator from meeting the requirements of the standard, the exemption applies only when it is used for work within the provisions of the power generation, transmission and distribution standards, or for construction work within the telecommunications standard.  The exemption does not apply if the digger derrick is used for lifting materials or to operate in working environments outside the scope of the standard because the equipment is essentially being used as a mobile crane.  For example, unloading materials from a truck, lifting a motor from a pump house to assist your water department, or providing assistance to any other city department will mean that the exemption no longer applies.  When equipment is used as a mobile crane, all provisions of the standard apply, including the operator certification rule.  OSHA also now requires that an operator be certified in specific areas when they operate equipment outfitted with a boom and winch and able to lift at least 2,000 pounds.  This includes service trucks in your public works, or water departments. 

OSHA’s November 10, 2018 deadline for crane operators to have completed a certification status is quickly approaching.  The new standard has very specific operator requirements, one being to obtain operator certification from an independent testing organization accredited by a nationally recognized organization.  OSHA’s updated crane standard, 1926.1427 in Subpart CC, requires that for a testing organization to be considered accredited to certify operators, it must be accredited by a nationally recognized accrediting agency based on that agency’s determination that industry recognized criteria for written testing materials, practical examinations, test administration, grading, facilities/equipment and personnel have been met.  IAMU is an Accredited Assessment Center through the National Center for Construction Education Research (NCCER).  We are authorized to conduct both hands-on assessments and practical examinations which are part of our Mobile Crane Operator Certification Program.  Additionally, we are offering Qualified Hand Signal Person and Qualified Rigger programs (available at a future date).

Who Should Attend:

Digger derrick and service truck crane operators who do not currently hold a mobile crane operator’s certification.

What Do These Classes and Certification Consist Of:

Classes will be a week long, requiring classroom instruction, an on-line exam that has a 80% pass requirement, a practical exam for certification of mobile crane, and then finally a short class and practical exam for the signalperson and rigging qualifications. Students who pass the written and practical exams receive nationally recognized certification from the National Center for Construction Education Research (NCCER).

Where Do These Classes Take Place:

IAMU Training and Office Complex
1735 NE 70th Avenue
Ankeny, IA  50021

When Will Classes Be Held:

Dates have been scheduled for 2018 at the IAMU complex.  Please click HERE or visit the IAMU website for available dates.

March 26-30, 2018

Class: March 26-28

Exams: March 29 & 30

Location: IAMU

June 18-22, 2018

Class: June 18-20

Exams: June 21 & 22

Location: IAMU

June 25-29, 2018

Class: June 25-27

Exams: June 28 & 29

Location: IAMU

July 23-27, 2018

Class: July 23-25

Exams: July 26 & 27

Location: IAMU

August 20-24, 2018

Class: August 20-22

Exams: August 23 & 24

Location: IAMU

Mobile Crane Operator Certification/Examination Class Schedule:

Class/Exam

Examination retakes must be scheduled with IAMU.  (An additional cost of $100 applies to exam retakes)

Additional Notes:

• Registration is open.  There is a maximum of 16 participants per class session.
•  Lunch will be provided on classroom days.
•  All participants will attend classroom days. Exams will take place on the Thursday of each class session. Depending on the number of participants, Wednesday evening and Friday may also be used for exams.
•  Study guides will be mailed to registered participants prior to class dates.

For additional information about the classes and online registration for each event, click HERE.

Questions?

If you have any questions in regards to the classes, or requirements, please contact:

Margret Meade, IAMU Safety Specialist (mmeade@iamu.org)

Dan Llewellyn, IAMU Electric Services Coordinator (dllewellyn@iamu.org)

Phone:  (800) 810-4268

Registration is now open for the OSHA 10-Hour Construction Outreach Course to be held at IAMU on January 24th & 25th.

This course will explain OSHA’s role in worker safety and health, jobsite hazard recognition, correction and prevention methods and how to read the OSHA standards. Participants will receive a completion card from the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA certifying successful completion of this OSHA 10-Hour course. 29 CFR 1926 CFR Book & course material furnished.

Topics Covered:

• Introduction to OSHA
• Electrical Hazards
• Fall Protection
• Caught-In and Struck-by Hazards
• Personal Protective Equipment
• Health Hazards in Construction

Who Should Attend:
This basic safety course is recommended for workers and supervisors, or those who have been given the task of developing and managing their employer’s safety program.

A Certificate of Attendance will be provided to attendees.

If you hire Contractors: Many cities also require their contractors to maintain a safety program to be eligible to work for them. The OSHA 10-Hour course will help those owners, managers, and employees develop a solid safety foundation at their company to hopefully avoid incidents while working for the city or utility. Hiring a contractor to perform work for the city/utility does not eliminate all liabilities to the city.

For more information, and to register click here.