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2008 Training Course Schedule

SCS offers over 100 safety, environmental, health and construction management courses.  Most courses can be taught at your location.   Questions on course availability & fees? 
Call SCS in Las Vegas at (702) 645-1521 or Toll Free (888) 229-7668. 

All full-day classes are from 7:00 a.m to 3:00 p.m.
Morning half-day classes are from 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Afternoon half-day classes are from 11:00 a.m.to 3:00 p.m.


F-100A
$299

8 am – 5 pm

Fungal Contamination in Building: overview & impact on businesses [8 hr]**
One day course designed too qualify abatement personnel, government agency specialists, building owners, real estate professionals, insurance appraisers & many others who are impacted be buildings with microbial contamination. Course will provide an overview of this new and emerging issue with emphasis on implications, medical issues, case studies, monitoring & analysis techniques, research & development & insurance and liability concerns.

January 4
March 28
July 14
October 1

F-100B
$299

8 am – 5 pm

Fungal Contamination in Building: remediation practices [8 hr]**
One day course designed for hazardous materials abatement specialists, industrial hygienists, government agency specialists, building owners and others who are involved with the mitigation of microbial contamination in buildings. The course will cover specifications, abatement techniques, decontamination & cleanup methods, disinfection procedures, microbial treatments, personal protective equi9pment, medical surveillance & project management.

January 7
March 31
June 13
October 2

AW
$59

7a.m.-9 a.m

AHERA Asbestos Awareness training [2 hr - morning] 
This two-hour training is designed for school custodians, building owners, property managers, or interested personnel in facilities containing asbestos. Discussion covers: what asbestos is; what it looks like; where it can be found; health hazards involved; legal liabilities, and precautions to take once asbestos is discovered.

January 8
March 26
June 4
August 27
November 3

A-100
$499

7am - 3 pm

AHERA Asbestos Worker: initial training [32 hr]
This four-day training, approved by the Environmental Protection Agency, is mandatory for any workers removing asbestos in schools and all personnel involved in asbestos-related activities in public and commercial buildings. Course curriculum includes: history of asbestos; health effects; medical surveillance; federal/state/local regulatory compliance; respiratory and personal protection; state-of-the-art work practices and procedures, and "hands-on" 

January 14-17
March 10-13
May 12-15
August 18-21
November 17-20

A-200
$399

7am - 3 pm

AHERA Asbestos Building Inspector: initial training [24 hr]
Approved by the EPA, this three-day instruction is designed for persons who perform asbestos building inspections; take samples of suspect materials, and determine material conditions. surveillance; respiratory and personal protection; regulatory compliance; asbestos identification; assessment of suspect material condition; sampling techniques and procedures for report generation.

February 25-27
June 16-18

A-300
$299

7am - 3 pm

AHERA Asbestos Management Planner: initial training [16 hr]
(Pre-requisite: AHERA Asbestos Building Inspector)
Certification is required for persons responsible for development of management plans for asbestos in buildings. Course syllabus covers: interpretation/evaluation of asbestos inspection results; hazard assessment determination; selection of response actions; cost estimation and financing operations; public relations and development of operations & maintenance (O&M) programs.

February 28-29
June 19-20

A-400
$699

7am - 3 pm

AHERA Asbestos Contractor Supervisor: initial training [40 hr]
This EPA-approved five-day class is intended for supervisory personnel who direct asbestos abatement projects. The curriculum meets EPA/AHERA requirements as well as the National Emissions Standard for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAPS) and OSHA 29 CFR 1926.1101/1910.1001. Contractor/Supervisor trainees receive all subject matter offered in the Worker course in addition to instruction on supervisory techniques; contract specifications; legal considerations; insurance types; coverage limitations and bonding.

January 21-25
March 17-21
May 19-23
August 4-8
November 17-21

A-700
$399

7am - 3 pm

AHERA Asbestos Project Designer: initial [24 hr]
This 3-day course, accredited by EPA, is offered in Arizona exclusively through ETC. The class provides an asbestos abatement project overview from the standpoint of: design concepts; preparation of contract and project specifications; cost estimation considerations and compliance with Federal and Regional regulations.

February 13-15
June 9-11
October 13-15

AOM
$299

7am - 3 pm

Asbestos Operations and Maintenance [16 hr]
Under federal regulations, this training is mandatory for all school maintenance, and janitorial personnel if involved with maintenance activities. The two-day class includes an Asbestos Awareness presentation as well as work practices, health considerations and personal protection. The course meets all EPA/AHERA and OSHA requirements.

January 2-3
March 24-25
June 26-27
August 28-29
November 24-25

A-100R
$129

7am - 3 pm

AHERA Asbestos Worker: refresher [8 hr]
AHERA-accredited personnel are required to attend an annual recertification class. Workers, Contractor/Supervisors attend a yearly 8-hour update.

January 28
March 3
May 27
August 11
November 10

A-200R
$69

7am - 11am

AHERA Asbestos Building Inspector: refresher [4 hr - morning]
AHERA-accredited personnel are required to attend an annual recertification class. Building Inspectors attend a half-day (4-hour) course and Management Planners attend half-day (4-hour) refresher training.

January 10
March 6
May 8
July 31
November 4

A-300R
$69

11am -3 pm   

AHERA Asbestos Management Planner: refresher [4 hr - afternoon]
AHERA-accredited personnel are required to attend an annual recertification class. Building Inspectors attend a half-day (4-hour) course and Management Planners attend half-day (4-hour) refresher training.

January 10
March 6
May 8
July 31
November 4

A-400R
$129

7am - 3 pm

AHERA Asbestos Contractor Supervisor: refresher [8 hr]
AHERA-accredited personnel are required to attend an annual recertification class. Workers, Contractor/Supervisors attend a yearly 8-hour update.

February 4
April 7
June 23
September 2
December 8

A-700R
$149

7am - 3 pm

AHERA Asbestos Project Designer: refresher [8 hr]
AHERA-accredited personnel are required to attend an annual re-certification class. Project Designers attend a yearly 8-hour update.

February 7
July 7
December 8

H-120
$799

8 am – 5 pm

Hazardous Materials Worker: HAZWOPER initial training [40 hr]
Intended for site workers; operators; handlers; personnel at treatment/storage/disposal facilities; sub-contractors and others needing to comply with OSHA initial 40-hour training requirements. HAZWOPER provides knowledge skills necessary to assist with remedial operations surrounding a hazardous materials incident and utilizes a combination of classroom presentation and "hands-on" field exercises. Course syllabus covers: hazardous materials recognition; basics of toxicology; employee medical surveillance; chemical hazards; respiratory and personal protection; monitoring equipment and procedures; regulatory compliance (OSHA, SARA, CERCLA, RCRA, DOT); confined space entry; operational zone determination; spill control engineering and decontamination.

February 18-22
July 21-25
September 8-12
December 1-5

H-120R
$199

8 am – 5 pm

Hazardous Materials Worker: HAZWOPER annual refresher [8 hr]
Offered in compliance with OSHA Annual Refresher training requirements. Instructional focus in this one-day update is: state-of-the-art regulatory review; standards for generators; hazard communications; site safety considerations; emergency response actions; waste-handling techniques, and operations and planning.

February 11
May 28
August 15
November 11

H-150
$599

8 am – 5 pm

Hazardous Materials First Responder [24 hr]
This one-day course meets HAZWOPER training requirements  (OSHA 1910.120 (q)(6)(i)]. Designed to inform employees of the hazards of a HazMat incident; identification of a hazardous material; safe actions to take at incidents and reporting procedures to be used. All employees who may witness or could become involved in a chemical spill or release of hazardous materials should attend.

January 29-31
July 8-10
December 15-17

H-126
$199

8 am – 5 pm

Hazardous Materials Transportation – Introduction HM 126 [8 hr]
This one-day course ensures function-specific familiarization with DOT regulations under 49 CFR. Curriculum covers: identification/recognition of hazardous materials; Hazard Communication; hazard classes; emergency response procedures; hazardous materials shipping papers, packaging, and handling.

February 5
August 14
November 13

 

H-181
$199

8 am – 5 pm

Hazardous Materials Transportation for Shippers & Generators HM 181 [8 hr]
Designed for certification compliance with Final Rule changes of 49 CFR HM181 under Transportation of Hazardous Materials for Shippers and Generators. The course covers: DOT identification of hazardous materials; marking and labeling requirements; shipping paper documentation; placarding requirements; storage and loading; separation/segregation requirements, and transportation 

April 14
December 9

HZWT
$699

8 am – 5 pm

Hazardous Materials / Waste Transport [40 hr]
This 40-hour course offers curriculum compliance required by the EPA and DOT under 49 CFR regulations. Target audience includes personnel responsible for offering hazardous materials for transportation; preparing shipping papers; choosing packaging, or supervising these activities. Curriculum features: EPA/DOT regulations; Hazardous Materials Table criteria; shipping names, hazard classes, ID numbers, packing groups, packaging, labeling and placarding.

April 21-25
October 6-10

HZCM
$69

 

8 am - 12 pm

Hazardous Communication [4 hr - morning]
This two-hour class is required for all employees and supervisors who handle or may become accidentally exposed to hazardous materials. Called the Right-To-Know program, the curriculum instructs on proper handling and use of hazardous materials; employee/employer responsibilities; regulations; classes of chemicals; physical and health hazards, and the acquisition and understanding of Material Safety Data Sheets.

January 9
May 5
August 12
November 5

BBP
$69

8 am -12 pm

Bloodborne Pathogens [4 hr – morning]
This four-hour seminar complies with OSHA training regulations for "all employees with occupational exposure to blood or other potentially infectious materials". Curriculum includes: definitions; exposure control through engineering and work practices; protective equipment; regulated waste; Hazard Communication; recordkeeping and control plans.

February 1
June 12
September 30

CSE
$69

1 pm - 5 pm

Confined Space Entry [4 hr - afternoon]
Offered in compliance of training mandates in OSHA's regulation to improve confined space safety and rescue procedures. Whether your program is established or in preparation, this class will make your efforts more effective. Curriculum covers: definitions; hazards; entry programs and permits; monitoring equipment; lockout/tagout; personal protective equipment and respiratory protection.

February 1
June 12
September 30

CIS
$199

6 am - 5 pm

Construction Industry Safety [10 hr]
These extended one-day sessions provide safety and health topics to entry-level participants. The curriculum, ranging from health and safety provisions of OSHA's General Duty Clause to Hazard Communication instruction, complies with OSHA-designated training topics for either Construction Industry (29 CFR 1926) or General Industry (29 CFR 1910) personnel.

February 8
June 30

EVS
$199

8 am - 5 pm

Excavation Safety – Competent Person Training [8 hr]
Competent person training is required for contractors involved in excavations to implement proper engineering controls to prevent trench collapse and cave-ins. This course covers all aspects of excavation safety including excavation definitions, review of OSHA requirements, daily inspections, shoring system design requirements, safety aspects of excavation equipment, special work rules for high hazards, and confined space requirements.

June 24
October 10

IH
$499

8 am - 5 pm

Introduction to Industrial Hygiene [32 hr]
This course is an entry level course for industrial hygiene, covering anticipation, recognition, evaluation and control of potential health hazards in the workplace. Those hazards covered include chemical hazards, biological hazards, physical hazards, and ergonomic hazards. The course is taught by Certified Industrial Hygienists.

April 28-May 1
September 15-18

MS-E
$399

8 am - 5 pm

MSHA New Experienced Surface Miner [24 Hr]
Fulfills MSHA training requirements, particularly for sub-contractors who perform specific project assignments at mine sites. Class topics include: hazard definitions; communication procedures; health hazards; personal protective equipment; first aid and mining industry safety requirements.

April 8-10
July 1-3

MS-I
$399

8 am - 5 pm

MSHA New Inexperienced Surface Miner [24 Hr]
This course meets MSHA requirements for initial training of new personnel without previous mining experience. Classroom instruction is followed by mine site task and hazard training. Curriculum includes: Rights of Miners; introduction to the Work Environment; transportation/ground control; communication systems; respiratory devices; hazard recognition; health and safety; first aid; evacuation plans...and more.

July 15-17
December 22-24

MS-R
$129

8 am - 5 pm

MSHA Miner: refresher [8 hr]
This 8-hour course for surface or underground miners fulfills recertification requirements of the U.S. Department of Labor, Mine Safety and Health Administration, Part 48.

June 2
November 14

PSM
$499

8 am - 5 pm

Principles of Safety Management [32 hr]
Designed for the practicing safety professional, this course addresses basics of safety management, including psychological implications of safety programs, behavior-based safety, budgetary processes, and the ability to successfully sell safety. The course is taught by Certified Safety Professionals.

June 3-6
October 21-24

RCR-R
$129

8 am - 5 pm

RCRA Annual refresher [8 hr]
This course complies with annual refresher requirements for personnel at generator facilities and is intended for previously-trained personnel who handle hazardous waste or supervise employees in satellite accumulation or generator storage areas. Curriculum includes: waste determination; proper accumulation/waste handling practices; emergency procedures and required documentation/training records.

February 6
September 22
December 11

RSP-100
$699

8 am - 5 pm

Respiratory Protection [40 hr]
This is an in-depth course for respiratory protection examining the history and applicable rules and regulations surrounding respirators, including all elements needed for a respiratory protection program.  All types of air purifying and supplied air respirators, including the SCBA, will be discussed and demonstrated. Fit testing will also be covered for qualitative and quantitative methods, including “how-to” exercises. The course is taught by Certified Industrial Hygienists.

March 31-April 4
September 15-19

RSPF
$69+$25

1pm - 5 pm

Respiratory Protection Overview + Fit Test [4 hr - afternoon]
Designed to fulfill training on the need, selection, use, and care of employee respiratory protection under the new OSHA Standard Effective April, 1998. This overview introduces workers, supervisors, and small business owners to compliance requirements of existing protection standards. Includes a qualitative fit-test of student respiratory equipment.

January 11
April 8
August 13
November 14
December 30

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Note: Registration and fees must be received more than 48 hours before day of class to ensure reservation.  
Registration at door will incur a late fee of $25.00.  
Refund policy, cancellation notice of: 14+ day = 100% refund, 7-13 day = 50% refund, less than 7 day = no refund. 
EHS reserves the right to cancel any class at our sole discretion.  Courses cancelled by EHS are subject to full refund of tuition within two weeks.

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 ** For microbial abatement workers & supervisors, training & certification as asbestos workers is recommended.
 • Discount available for 3+ students from the same organization with pre-payment.   • Group rate available for groups of 10+ students.

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SCS Engineers
3460 West Cheyenne Avenue, Suite 100
North Las Vegas, NV 89032
(702) 645-1521 Tel
(702) 645-0088 Fax
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