Safety Training

Contract Training:

toll-free: 877.450.3595
voice: 956.364.4539
fax: 956.364.5142

Coordinator:

John Bradwell
voice: 956.364.4546
Email: Contract Training

Mailing Address:

TSTC Corporate College
Safety & Security Training
1902 North Loop 499
Harlingen, TX 78550

Location:

The Safety & Security Training office is located in the Corporate College Building (Bldg. B)

Office Hours:

M-F: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
M-F: 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Sat, Sun: Closed

Safety Training

Asbestos Abatement Training Worker (English/Spanish)

Information needed to be accredited as an asbestos abatement worker including detailed work practices, abatement procedures, personal protection, health effect considerations, relevant state and local regulations, and six hours of hands-on instructions. Designed for individuals and construction company employees who need to develop an approved set of skills to work on abestos abatement projects. Complies with Texas Department of State Health Servies Toxic Substance Control Division requirements. Identify the steps of safe work practices for asbestos abatement; demonstrate a fit-test on a respirator; and describe the skill-set needed to work on abestos abatement; demonstrate a fit-test on a respirator; and describe the skill-set needed to work on abestos abatement projects. Lab required.

Asbestos Worker Refresher

This course provides a recap of information from the basic course and an update on new information not available at the time of initial instruction. Meets anual Encironemental Protection Agency (EPA) recertification requirements and Texas Department of Health Toxic Substance Control Division requirements. Identify the health and environmental hazards associated with abestos exposure; describe the work practices required for abestos removal, encapsulation, enclosure, and repair; and select types of personal protective clothing required for asbestos handling procedures.

Asbestos Abatement/ Asbestos Contractor and Supervisor

This couse includes the material covered in the Asbestos Worker course with additional instruction in legal and insurance considerations, contract specifications, pre-work activities, record keeping and supervisory techniques. Incorporates six hours of hands-on instruction including a respirator fit-test. Designed for individuals who will provide direct supervision and direction to workers engaged in asbestos removal, encapsulation, enclosure and repair. Complies with Texas Department of State Health Services Toxic Substance Control Division requirements. Identify the legal requirements related to contractors performing asbestos abatement and describe the enviromental and safety regulations which apply to asbestos workers. Lab required.

Asbestos Contracor and Supervisor Refresher

This course provides the contractor and supervisor with a recap of information from the basic information course and an update on new information not avilable at the time of initial instruction. Meets annual Enviromental Protection Agency (EPA) recertificaiton requirements and Texas Department of State Health Services Toxic Substance Control Division requirements. Describe enviromental and health effects associated with asbestos, and identify the legal regulations for supervising workers engaged in asbestos removal, encapsulation, enclosure and repair.

Bloodborne Pathogens Training

This course will outline Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Bloodborne Pathogens standard compliance. It will provide an introduction to specific training techniques involving the safe handling of body fluids that may contain pathogens. It will educate students on the importance of performing tasks safely and correctly and deal with various bloodborne hazards, including Hepatitis and the AIDS virus. Group rates are available for companies.

Fire Extinguisher Training

A course in National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standards applicable to portable fire extinguihsers, classification of types of fires, and the appropriate extinguisher to use in each case. Topics include the extinguishing effect needed for each classs of fire, the Undrwriters Laboratory rating sytem, identification of fire extinguisher characteristics and operations, and demostrations of use of fire extinguishers. Apply proper extinguishing agent for selected fuels; operate various portable extinguishers; selected correct extinguisher; and use extinguisher while maintaining while maintaining safety. Lecture and hands on.

Forklift Operator Certification

Students will be receive information and training for forklift operators including forklift design, controls and instrumentation, comprehensive pre-use inspection, and forklift stability and factors affecting stability. Includes hands-on training and demostration of proficiency. Forklift training meets the Occupational Health and Safety Administrations (OSHA) Power Industrial Truck Standard (29 CFR 1910.178). Upon successful completion of this course, students will receive a certification card valid for 2 years. Group rates are available for companies.

OSHA General Industry

This course provides a study of Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations pertinent to general industry. Students will learn to indentify the OSHA regulations which apply to general industry; and exhibit proficiency in retrieving specific information from Title 29 C.F.R. Part 1910 regulations. Group rates are available for companies.

OSHA Construction

This course provides a study of Ocupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations pertinent to the construction industry. Students will learn to identify the OSHA regulations which apply to the construction industry; and exhibit proficiency specific information from Title 29 C.F.R. Part 1926 regulations. Group rates are available for companies.