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The following is the training calendar for Northeast Florida Safety Council's Occupational Safety and Health program. For more information or to schedule your training, call 904-399-3119 x142 or complete the Class Registration Form and fax to 904-399-8001 or email to osh-registration@nefsc.org.

Electrical Safety & National Fire Protection Association NFPA 70E
Date: Thursday, March 11, 2010
Time: 8:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Location: NEFSC Training Center, 1725 Art Museum Dr, Jacksonville, FL
Cost: $35 per person, member; $55 per person, non-member
Instructor: NEFSC Instructor, Harry Lyons
Details: OSHA and NFPA70E require that workers be “qualified” in order to work on or near energized electrical systems. “Qualified,” according to NFPA 70E, means “one whom has the skills and knowledge related to the construction and operation of the electrical equipment and installations and has received safety training on the hazards involved.” This course meets and exceeds the training requirements of these standards.


JEA Safety Leadership Development (SLD) for Supervisors
Date: Tuesday, March 16, 2010
Time: 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Location: NEFSC Training Center, 1725 Art Museum Dr, Jacksonville, FL
Cost: $60.00 per person, member; $90.00 per person, non-member
Instructor: Mark Brimhall, NEFSC Instructor
Details: In the construction industry the front line supervisor is the key to incident prevention. Supervisors need to know that an injury or property damage can cost the company more that just the money spent to treat workers for their injuries or repair/replace property. This program will provide the tools for the Supervisor to be more productive in these areas and a better leader.


Managing OSHA Inspections (ASM)
Date: Tueday, March 16, 2010
Time: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Location: NEFSC Training Center, 1725 Art Museum Dr, Jacksonville, FL
Cost: $125 per person, members $175 non-members
Instructor: Dave Stinson, NEFSC Instructor
Details: It is imperative that your company be prepared to properly handle OSHA inspections and audits. This course prepares management and supervisors and gives them an opportunity to improve your safety and health program prior to OSHA inspections by giving them information on what OSHA inspectors look for and how to be prepared.


Back Injury Prevention
Date: Wednesday, March 17, 2010
Time: 8:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Location: NEFSC Training Center, 1725 Art Museum Dr, Jacksonville, FL
Cost: #35.00 per person, member - $55.00 per person, non-member
Instructor: Karen Walsh, NEFSC Instructor
Details: With over 300,000 work related back injuries occurring each year, it is easy to see the importance of this program. Without proper training, it may not be too long before you lose one of your employees to back injury. Can you afford such a loss? Come learn proper lifting practices, importance of good posture and exercise, body mechanics, and how it affects you.


Managing Worker's Compensation (PSM)
Date: Thursday, March 18, 2010
Time: 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Location: NEFSC Training Center, 1725 Art Museum Dr, Jacksonville, FL
Cost: $65 per person, member, PSM enrolled; $75 per person, member; $85 per person, non-member
Instructor: Mark Brimhall, NEFSC Instructor
Details: This PSM Course is the perfect opportunity for safety professionals of all levels to learn more about Florida Workers Compensation Laws. This is an essential course for today’s mangers. Course topics include: Laws, Compliance, Coverage, and Return to Work.


First Aid and/or CPR
Date: Thursday, March 18, 2010
Time: 9:00 a.m. - Noon, First Aid. 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m., CPR
Location: NEFSC Training Center, 1725 Art Museum Dr, Jacksonville, FL
Cost: Member: $35.00 per person one class, $50.00 per person both classes. Non-Member - $40.00 per person one class, $55.00 per person both classes.
Instructor: NEFSC Instructor, Clarence Hodge
Details: Anyone from employees and community service professionals to children can be taught quick response and appropriate action at the scene of an injury. Infant, child, and adult CPR are covered in this course. Our course meets OSHA, NSHA, and MATA for workplace training. Also, included in this course is bloodborne pathogens for the workplace which teaches CDC guidelines, infection control, and methods of prevention and protection.


PET FIRST AID AND CPR
Date: Saturday, March 20, 2010
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 1: 00 p.m.
Location: NEFSC Training Center, 1725 Art Museum Dr, Jacksonville, FL
Cost: $35.00 per person, member; $40.00 per person,non-member
Instructor: Lesley Seaton, NEFSC Instructor
Details: Pet first aid is the immediate care given to an injured or suddenly ill pet as temporary assistance until competent veterinary care is available. Properly applied first aid and CPR can save your pet's life, reduce recovery time and be the difference between temporary disability and lifelong disability. This program concentrates on basic CPR and first aid care. It is not intended to replace veterinary care, but rater to instruct the pet owner on how to save a pet's life during an emergency or to minimize a pet's trauma after an injury. In addition to baisc emergency care, we will cover some common illnesses and other problems that your pet may be exposed to. This program will primarily refer to dogs and cats. However, first aid applications for most pets are similar.


Confined Space - ENTRY
Date: Monday, March 22, 2010
Time: 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Location: NEFSC Training Center, 1725 Art Museum Dr, Jacksonville, FL
Cost: $125.00 per person, member - $175.00 per person, non-member
Instructor: Harry Lyons, NEFSC Instructor
Details: This course will cover the role of confined space in today's industry. Learn OSHA's requirements, hazard recognition and control, assessment techniques, fall protection systems, and touch on rescue and retrieval requirements.


Safety Team Building
Date: Monday, March 22, 2010
Time: 8:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Location: NEFSC Training Center, 1725 Art Museum Dr, Jacksonville, FL
Cost: $35.00 per person, member; $55.00 per person, non-member
Instructor: Mark Brimhall, NEFSC Instructor
Details: This class will teach you how to assemble a team, define team structure, how to select team members, get a team sponsor, how to build team skills, set objectives, how to measure a teams success and effectiveness, team vision, what the facilitator's roll is, team concepts, problem solving and interpersonal communication.


Asbestos Contractor/Supervisor Refresher Course (Florida DBPR Course # 0006345)
Date: Tuesday, March 23, 2010
Time: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Location: NEFSC Training Center, 1725 Art Museum Dr, Jacksonville, FL
Cost: $175.00 per person, member; $200.00 per person, non-member
Instructor: Fred Alvarez BSCHe, NEFSC Instructor
Details: This one day refresher is required for all accredited asbestos contractor supervisors to extend their accreditation for a one year period. The course contains a review of state of the art work practices, review of air monitoring, review of federal and state regulations, supervisory techniques and case studies.


First Aid and/or CPR
Date: Tuesday, March 23, 2010
Time: 9:00 a.m. - Noon, First Aid; 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m., CPR
Location: NEFSC Training Center, 1725 Art Museum Dr, Jacksonville, FL
Cost: Member: $35.00 per person - one class, $50.00 per person, both classes; Non-member: $40.00 per person, one class, $55.00 per person, both classes
Instructor: NEFSC Instructor, Clarence Hodge
Details: Anyone from employees and community service professionals to children can be taught quick response and appropriate action at the scene of an injury. Infant, child, and adult CPR are covered in this course. Our course meets OSHA, NSHA, and MATA for workplace training. Also, included in this course is bloodborne pathogens for the workplace which teaches CDC guidelines, infection control, and methods of prevention and protection. AED is included.


Flagger Training
Date: Tuesday, March 23, 2010
Time: 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Location: NEFSC Training Center, 1725 Art Museum Dr, Jacksonville, FL
Cost: $65 per person, member; $95 per person, non-member
Instructor: NEFSC Instructor - Harry Lyons
Details: This training is required by FDOT for all persons who flag traffic. This four hour course includes classroom instruction and field demonstrations. Some course topics include principles of traffic control, hand signaling devices, types of control devices, components of a work zone, and much more. The course will certify a student for four years with FDOT.


Asbestos Building Inpsector Refresher Course (Florida DBPR Course # 0006346)
Date: Wednesday, March 24, 2010
Time: 8:00 a.m. - Noon
Location: NEFSC Training Center, 1725 Art Museum Dr, Jacksonville, FL
Cost: $90.00 per person, member; $110.00 per person, non-member
Instructor: Fred Alvarez BSCHe, NEFSC Instructor
Details: This one half day course provides a one year extension of accreditation for all inspectors, and contains a review of federal and state changes plus a review of key aspects of inspections and case studies.


Asbestos Management Planner Refresher Course (Florida DBPR Course # 0006347)
Date: Wednesday, March 24, 2010
Time: 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Location: NEFSC Training Center, 1725 Art Museum Dr, Jacksonville, FL
Cost: $90.00 per person, member; $110.00 per person, non-member
Instructor: Fred Alvarez BSCHe, NEFSC Instructor
Details: This one half day refresher course is offered in conjunction with the inspector course. All accredited management planners should have this annual refresher and the class covers a review of federal and state regulatory changes, a review of key functions and case studies.


Lockout - Tagout
Date: Wednesday, March 24, 2010
Time: 8:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Location: NEFSC Training Center, 1725 Art Museum Dr, Jacksonville, FL
Cost: $35 per person, member; $55 per person, non-member
Instructor: NEFSC Instructor Guy Zorn
Details: This program enables you to identify specific procedures to help your company comply with regulatory requirements. Several groups of employees should know Lock Out Tag Out, including employees who use equipment that gets locked down and tagged, and employees around the repair and servicing area. This course will help you and your employees learn to control hazardous energy sources.


Construction Site Safety Orientation Program (JEA)
Date: Thursday, March 25, 2010
Time: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Location: NEFSC Training Center, 1725 Art Museum Dr, Jacksonville, FL
Cost: $60.00 per person, member; $90.00 per person, non-member
Instructor: NEFSC Instructor, Harry Lyons
Details: This course is designed to provide construction workers with safety orientation prior to working on a job site. The training areas are Site Specific Guidelines (JEA), Fall Hazards, Electrical afety, Personal Protective Equipment, Trenching Safety, Hearing Protection, Warning Signs, and Construction Ergonomics. This program was developed by the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER).


Incident Investigation and Reporting (PSM)
Date: Thursday, March 25, 2010
Time: 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Location: NEFSC Training Center, 1725 Art Museum Dr, Jacksonville, FL
Cost: $65 per person, member, PSM enrolled; $75 per person, member; $85 per person, non-member
Instructor: Mark Brimhall, NEFSC Instructor
Details: This PSM Course will teach management, supervisors, and safety directors the techniques necessary to accurately report and investigate accidents that occur in the workplace. The course will follow a typical incident from the time of occurrence until final disposition. It will illustrate the methods of correct supervisory investigation that will identify the responsible condition for the accident.


Asbestos Worker Refresher Course (Florida DBPR Course # 0006348)
Date: Thursday, March 25, 2010
Time: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Location: NEFSC Training Center, 1725 Art Museum Dr, Jacksonville, FL
Cost: $175.00 per person, member; $200.00 per person, non-member
Instructor: Fred Alvarez BSCHe, NEFSC Instructor
Details: This one day refresher course is required for all accredited asbestos workers to extend their accreditation for a one year period. The class will cover a review of work area preparation, a review of engineering controls, a review of decontamination systems, a review of federal and state guidelines and case studies.


Hazard Communication
Date: Friday, March 26, 2010
Time: 8:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Location: NEFSC Training Center, 1725 Art Museum Dr, Jacksonville, FL
Cost: $35 per person, member $55 per person, non-member
Instructor: Harry Lyons, NEFSC Instructor
Details: Each year OSHA issues more citations for violations of this rule than any other. This course shows how to comply with OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard 29 CFR 1910.120. Learn pertinent definitions, proper labeling, and the how and why of generating Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS). Find out about the community's "Right to Know" through hazardous chemical compliance. Also, this class covers compliance responsibilities, paperwork, and recordkeeping.


Stress Management
Date: Monday, April 5, 2010
Time: 8:30 a. m. - 10:30 a.m.
Location: NEFSC Training Center, 1725 Art Museum Dr, Jacksonville, FL
Cost: $35.00 per person, member - $55.00 per person, non-member
Instructor: Michael McPhereson, NEFSC Instructor
Details: This class will help you achieve your dreams and goals with much less stress while building peace, learning how to control stress like the experts, how to reprogram the way you look at stress, and how to manage a stress free life style. The key to reducing stress will show you how to get twelve hours out of an eight hour day.


OSHA 40 Hour HAZWOPER ( Hazardous Waste Safety for General Site Workers)
Date: Monday - Friday, April 5 - 9, 2010
Time: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm each day
Location: NEFSC Training Center, 1725 Art Museum Dr, Jacksonville, FL
Cost: $750.00 per person
Instructor: Safety America Instructor
Details: The HAZWOPER standard, 29 CFR 1910.120(e), requires 40 hours training off-site and 3 days of field experience in order to work on a hazardous waste site. This course incorporates several hands-on drills including an outside drill with Level “A” operations at a spill site.


Building Effective Safety Committees
Date: Monday, April 5, 2010
Time: 8:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Location: NEFSC Training Center, 1725 Art Museum Dr, Jacksonville, FL
Cost: $35 per person, member; $55 per person, non-member
Instructor: Harry Lyons , NEFSC Instructor
Details: This course will cover the importance of employee selection & participation, management facilitation, and enhancement of the safety culture in your company. Learn what it takes to run not just a meeting, but a successful empowered safety committee.


OSHA 24 Hour HAZMAT (Emergency Response to Hazardous Materials)
Date: Monday-Wednesday, April 5 - 7, 2010
Time: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm each day
Location: NEFSC Training Center, 1725 Art Museum Dr, Jacksonville, FL
Cost: $550.00 per person
Instructor: Safety America Instructor
Details: This is required training for public or private hazardous materials response teams. 29 CFR 1910.120(q) mandates a minimum of 24 hours of training covering specific training topics. This course is designed to bring a responder to the technician level of hazardous materials response. Technicians may perform offensive maneuvers at an emergency scene, such as patching leaks, cleaning up spilled product, etc. Students will learn proper selection and use of personal protective equipment, hazard assessment techniques, and air monitoring principles, decontamination, and more.


Construction Site Safety Orientation (JEA)
Date: Monday, April 5, 2010
Time: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Location: NEFSC Training Center, 1725 Art Museum Dr, Jacksonville, FL
Cost: $60.00 per person, member; $90.00 per person, non-member
Instructor: Paul Bateman, NEFSC Instructor
Details: This course is designed to provide construction workers with safety orientation prior to working on a job site. The training areas are Site Specific Guidelines (JEA), Fall Hazards, Electrical Safety, Personal Protective Equipment, Trenching Safety, Hearing Protection, Warning Signs, and Construction Ergonomics. This program was developed by the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER).


Powered Industrial Truck Safety Class (Forklift)
Date: Tuesday, April 6, 2010
Time: 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Location: NEFSC Training Center, 1725 Art Museum Dr, Jacksonville, FL
Cost: $50.00 per person, member; $60.00 per person, non-member
Instructor: Guy Zorn, NEFSC Instructor
Details: The Forklift Safety Training Program instructs forklift operators in safety requirements including equipment maintenance, risk assessment, and personal protective equipment. This course meets OSHA safety training requirements. Remember: OSHA also requires a formal, hands-on evaluation of the forklift operator. Evaluations: $20.00 per person - member; $25.00 per person - non-member with a $60.00 minimum charge for non-members and a $50.00 minimum charge for members.


DOT Essentials (PSM)
Date: Wednesday, April 7, 2010
Time: 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Location: NEFSC Training Center, 1725 Art Museum Dr, Jacksonville, FL
Cost: $65.00 per person, PSM enrolled; $75.00 per person, member; $85.00 per person, non-member
Instructor: NEFSC Instructor Ron Page
Details: This PSM class is designed to help you understand and comply with rules and regulations that govern all motor carriers. This training will cover Florida statutes 316.302, 317.70, and the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations found in Chapter 49 of the CFR.


10 Hour OSHA Standards Compliance for General Industry
Date: Wednesday, April 7, 2010
Time: 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Location: NEFSC Training Center, 1725 Art Museum Dr, Jacksonville, FL
Cost: $250 per person
Instructor: Mark Brimhall, NEFSC Instructor
Details: This course is designed to introduce companies to the OSH Act, which provides entry level instruction in the language of frequently cited requirements. Recordkeeping, Hazard Communication, Fire Protection, OSHA on the internet, and other pertinent topics will be covered in this comprehensive course. Upon completion students will receive a Federal OSHA certificate.


Competent Person Rules for Trenching & Excavation
Date: Thursday, April 8, 2010
Time: 8:30 a.m.- 12:30 p.m.
Location: NEFSC Training Center, 1725 Art Museum Dr, Jacksonville, FL
Cost: $125 per person, member; $175 per person,non-member
Instructor: Mark Brimhall, NEFSC Instructor
Details: This class will cover what is a competent person, OSHA definitions, general requirement, protective systems, cave-in signals, soil classifications, acceptable use of sloping, shoring, and shields, understanding tabulated data, typical trench examples, and solutions for safe and efficient compliance.


DOT Drug and Alcohol Awareness for Drivers and Supervisors
Date: Thursday, April 8, 2010
Time: 8:30 a.m. 11:30 a.m.
Location: NEFSC Training Center, 1725 Art Museum Dr, Jacksonville, FL
Cost: Members - $35.00 Driver - One Hour; $55.00 Supervisor - Three Hours. Non-Members: $55.00 Driver - One Hour; $75.00 Supervisor - Three Hours.
Instructor: Ron Page, NEFSC Instructor
Details: The course meets DOT requirements for drivers and supervisors. The first hour of the class is for the drivers, the next two hours are for the supervisors. Topics include: How the five prohibited drug types affect driving capabilites; rights and responsibilities of the driver, superviosr, and company. Results of casual recreational drug users who drive under the influence.


First Aid and/or CPR
Date: Thursday, April 8, 2010
Time: 9:00 a.m. - Noon, First Aid; 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. , CPR
Location: NEFSC Training Center, 1725 Art Museum Dr, Jacksonville, FL
Cost: Member: $35.00 per person - one class; $50.00 per person - both classes. Non-member: $40.00 per person - one class; $55.00 per person - both classes
Instructor: NEFSC Instructor, Derrick Brinson
Details: Anyone from employees and community service professionals to children can be taught quick response and appropriate action at the scene of an injury. Infant, child, and adult CPR are covered in this course. Our course meets OSHA, NSHA, and MATA for workplace training. Also, included in this course is bloodborne pathogens for the workplace which teaches CDC guidelines, infection control, and methods of prevention and protection. AED is included.


EPA Regulations for Management of Hazardous Waste
Date: Friday, April 9, 2010
Time: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Location: NEFSC Training Center, 1725 Art Museum Dr, Jacksonville, FL
Cost: $225.00 per person
Instructor: Safety America Instructor
Details: 40 CFR Part 265.16 is required training for facility personnel handling hazardous waste. They must successfully complete a program of classroom instruction or on the job training teaching them to respond effectrively to emergencies by familiarizing them with emergency procedures, emergency equipment, and emergency systems. In addition, the following hazardous waste regulations are covered: 40 CFR Part 262, Subparts A - General Requirements, B - Manifests, C - Pre-transport, and D - Record keeping and Reporting. The course primarily targets Small Quantity Generators, although Large Quantity Generators are also covered. It helps meet initial training and annual review requirements.


10 Hour OSHA Standards Compliance for Construction
Date: Monday, April 12, 2010
Time: 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Location: NEFSC Training Center, 1725 Art Museum Dr, Jacksonville, FL
Cost: $250.00 per person
Instructor: Safety America Instructor
Details: This course covers rights and responsibilities under the OSH Act, the appeals process, recordkeeping, and hazard identification. Upon completion of this course you will be able to identify common violations of OSHA standards and implement appropriate procedures for correcting safety hazards. Each participant receives a wallet certificate from OSHA, a copy of the OSHA Act, and a copy of OSHA’s Code of Federal Regulations. Lunch is provided.


OSHA 30 Hour Standards Compliance for Construction
Date: Monday, April 12, 2010 through Wednesday, April 14, 2010
Time: 8:00 am - 6:00 pm each day
Location: NEFSC Training Center, 1725 Art Museum Dr, Jacksonville, FL
Cost: $495.00 per person
Instructor: Safety America Instructor
Details: The US Department of Labor designed this 30 hour comprehensive course for entry level employees, those in supervisory positions, or anyone with safety responsibility. The purpose of this course is to explain OSHA regulations as they relate to the construction industry and compliance with same. Upon completion students will receive a certificate from OSHA.


JEA Safety Leadership Development (SLD) for Supervisors
Date: Wednesday, April 14, 2010
Time: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Location: NEFSC Training Center, 1725 Art Museum Dr, Jacksonville, FL
Cost: $60.00 per person, member; $90.00 per person, non-member
Instructor: Mark Brimhall, NEFSC Instructor
Details: In the construction industry the front line supervisor is the key to incident prevention. Supervisors need to know that an injury or property damage can cost the company more than just the money spent to treat workers for their injures or repair/replace property. This program will provide the tools for the Supervisor to be more productive in these areas and a better leader.


Annual 8 Hour HAZWOPER Refresher Training
Date: Thursday, April 15, 2010
Time: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Location: NEFSC Training Center, 1725 Art Museum Dr, Jacksonville, FL
Cost: $225.00 per person
Instructor: Safety America Instructor
Details: The HAZWOPER standard governs health and safety for three classifications of workers: emergency responders, hazardous waste operations workers, and TSD workers. After workers in each classification have received their basic training, they must receive annual refresher training. This course is designed to meet the qualifications of each category. Subjects taught include the use of the NIOSH pocket guide, DOT guidebook, respirator selection, and recent changes to pertinent regulations. General site workers, supervisors, fire department officials, and safety directors will find this course interesting and informative.


Fall Protection
Date: Friday, April 16, 2010
Time: 8:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Location: NEFSC Training Center, 1725 Art Museum Dr, Jacksonville, FL
Cost: $35.00 per person, member - $55.00 per person, non-member
Instructor: Mark Brimhall, NEFSC Instructor
Details: This course will cover basic Fall Protection requirements for General Industry and Construction. Learn how to identify areas or activities where Fall Protection is required: such as elevated walkways, floor holes, wall openings, walking and working surfaces, ladders, etc.


First Aid and/or CPR
Date: Saturday, April 17, 2010
Time: 9:00 a.m. - Noon, First Aid; 1:00 p.m. - 5:p.m., CPR
Location: NEFSC Training Center, 1725 Art Museum Dr, Jacksonville, FL
Cost: Member - $35 per person, one class; $50 per person, both classes. Non - Member - $40.00 per person, one class: $55.00 per person, both classes.
Instructor: NEFSC Instructor, Derrick Brinson
Details: Anyone from employees and community service professionals to children can be taught quick response and appropriate action at the scene of an injury. Infant, child, and adult CPR are covered in this course. This class meets OSHA, NSHA, and MATA for workplace training. Also, included is bloodborne pathogens for the workplace which teaches CDC guidelines, infection control, and methods of prevention and protection. AED is included.


Intermediate Maintenance of Traffic (MOT)
Date: Monday through Tuesday, April 19 & 20, 2010
Time: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm each day
Location: NEFSC Training Center, 1725 Art Museum Dr, Jacksonville, FL
Cost: $225 per person, member; $325 per person, non-member
Instructor: NEFSC Instructor - Roy Weddle
Details: Individuals with job duties that include any of the following are required to have this training; (1) Direct responsibility for the placement of work zone traffic control devices; (2) Direct responsibility for field maintenance of work zone traffic control devices; (3) Inspection of the placement or operational function of work zone traffic control devices, and (4) Drafting or electronic generation of work zone traffic plans. This class will include two 8 hour days of classroom instruction including field demonstrations. Students will be certified for four years.


Mastering Leadership Skills (ASM)
Date: Tuesday, April 20, 2010
Time: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Location: NEFSC Training Center, 1725 Art Museum Dr, Jacksonville, FL
Cost: $125 per person, member; $175 per person, non- member
Instructor: Harry Lyons, NEFSC Instructor
Details: This course discusses the learning process in which participants gain insight in to their behavior preferences, leadership styles, strengths and weaknesses. Participants will learn and practice leadership skills as well as learn action plans to implement in your job.


Asbestoes Contractor/Supervisor Refresher Course (Florida DBPR Course #0006345)
Date: Tuesday, April 20, 2010
Time: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Location: NEFSC Training Center, 1725 Art Museum Dr, Jacksonville, FL
Cost: $175.00 per person, member; $200.00 per person, Non-member
Instructor: Fred Alvarez BSCHe, NEFSC Instructor
Details: This one day refresher course is required for all accredited asbestos contractor supervisors to extend their accreditation for a one year period. The course contains a review of state of the art work practices, review of air monitoring, review of federal and state regulations and supervisory techniques and case studies.


Asbestos Building Inspector Refresher Course (Florida DBPR Course # 0006346)
Date: Wednesday, April 21, 2010
Time: 8:00 a.m. - Noon
Location: NEFSC Training Center, 1725 Art Museum Dr, Jacksonville, FL
Cost: $90.00 per person member; $110.00 per person, non-member
Instructor: Fred Alvarez BSCHe, NEFSC Instructor
Details: This one half day refresher course provides a one year extension of accreditation for all inspectors, and contains a review of federal and state changes plus a review of key aspects of inspections and case studies.


Asbestos Management Planner Refresher Course (Florida DBPR Course # 0006347)
Date: Wednesday, April 21, 2010
Time: 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Location: NEFSC Training Center, 1725 Art Museum Dr, Jacksonville, FL
Cost: $90.00 per person member; $110.00 per person non-member
Instructor: Fred Alvarez BSCHe, NEFSC Instructor
Details: This one half day course is offered in conjunction with the inspector course. All accredited management planners should have this annual refresher and the class covers a review of federal and state regulatory changes, a review of key funchtions and case studies.


Employment Screening and Safety Orientation (PSM)
Date: Wednesday, April 21, 2010
Time: 8:30 a.m. - 12: 30 p.m.
Location: NEFSC Training Center, 1725 Art Museum Dr, Jacksonville, FL
Cost: $65.00 per person, PSM enrolled, member; $75.00 per person, member; $85.00 per person, non-member
Instructor: Lori Patterson, Esquire of Rogers Towers & Ron Page, NEFSC Instructor
Details: This PSM Course is the perfect opportunity for safety professionals of all levels to learn more about pre-employment screening procedures. Learn why application reference search is important. There will also be a discussion of all applicable Federal and State Employment Laws.


Construction Site Safety Orientation (JEA)
Date: Wednesday, April 21, 2010
Time: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Location: NEFSC Training Center, 1725 Art Museum Dr, Jacksonville, FL
Cost: $60.00 per person, member; $90.00 per person, non-member
Instructor: Mark Brimhall, NEFSC Instructor
Details: This course is designed to provide construction workers with safety orientation prior to working on a job site. The training areas are Site Specific Guidelines (JEA), Fall Hazards, Electrical Safety, Personal Protective Equipment, Trenching Safety, Hearing Protection, Warning Signs, and Construction Ergonomics. This program was developed by the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER).


Asbestos Worker Refresher Course (Florida DBPR Course # 0006348)
Date: Thursday, April 22, 2010
Time: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Location: NEFSC Training Center, 1725 Art Museum Dr, Jacksonville, FL
Cost: #175.00 per person, member; $200.00 per person, non
Instructor: Fred Alvarez BSCHe, NEFSC Instructor
Details: This one day refresher course is required for all accredited asbestos workers to extend their accreditation for a one year period. This class will cover a review of work area preparation, a review of engineering controls, a review of decontamination systems, a review of federal and state guidelines and case studies.


First Aid and/or CPR
Date: Monday, April 26, 2010
Time: 9:00 am - Noon, First Aid. 1p.m. - 5:00 pm, CPR
Location: NEFSC Training Center, 1725 Art Museum Dr, Jacksonville, FL
Cost: MEMBER - $35.00 per person, one class, $50.00 per person both classes. NON-MEMBER - $40.00 per person, one class, $55.00 per person, both classes
Instructor: NEFSC Instructor Derrick Brinson
Details: The First Aid Class will teach students to recognize the signs and symptoms of injuries and sudden illnesses. The CPR program will teach students to recognize life threatening emergencies, how to provide basic life support and when and how to use a defibrillator, what to do in case of an airway obstruction or choking. This program is recognized by OSHA, DOT, CDC, State Department of Health, child licensing and many other agencies. AED is included.


Fire Extinguisher Training
Date: Thursday, April 29, 2010
Time: 8:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Location: NEFSC Training Center, 1725 Art Museum Dr, Jacksonville, FL
Cost: $35.00 per person
Instructor: NEFSC Instructor Derrick Bringson
Details: This training is vital and basic for all companies. An employee properly trained in fire extinguisher use can be the first line of defense against any fire. The first time your employees learn to use a fire extinguisher should NOT be during a fire. This is hands on training. This course will cover such areas as: fight or flight, steps to using and inspection of a fire extinguisher and different types of fires. This course fulfills OSHA training requirements in CFR 1910.157 & CFR 1910.158 which states that employees must go through ANNUAL training on fire extinguishing equipment. CLASS SIZE LIMITED TO 35 STUDENTS - YOUR MUST PRE-REGISTER FOR THIS CLASS!!.


Rigging Fundamentals
Date: Friday, April 30, 2010
Time: 8:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Location: NEFSC Training Center, 1725 Art Museum Dr, Jacksonville, FL
Cost: $35.00 per person, member - $55.00 per person, non-member
Instructor: Eric Enright, NEFSC Instructor
Details: Anyone working with overhead lift equipment can gain valuable safety insights in this course. The training consists of the safe application, use and limitation of wire ropes and slings, chains, synthetic slings, reeving, spreader bars and equalizing beams, lifting points, tuggers and winches, manual and powered come-alongs and chain hoists, hooks and similar atttachment devices, shackles, eye bolts, turnbuckles, links and rings, plate clamps and softners, end fittings including swages, sockets, splices, connector clips and clamps, and rigging math. A certificate of completion is awarded to each participant from the Northeast Florida Safety Council.