Aug 18-22, 2008 Workplace Safety Events, Seminars & Exhibits

The month of August has many occupational & workplace safety related seminars, events and exhibits. Here is a list for the 3rd week of August 2008.

ITE 2008 Annual Meeting and Exhibit

Join nearly 2,000 transportation professionals as they exchange ideas on transportation issues. Highlights include numerous technical sessions where you can share your perspective in the open dialogue between the audience and panelist(s) in the conversation circle sessions. Visit the exhibits and see the latest products and services being showcased.

Time: Aug. 17-20, 2008
Cost: $50 ITE members; $75 non- ITE members per seminar
Location: Anaheim Marriott Anaheim, CA
Contact: Sallie Dollins: sdollins {at} ite(.)org +1 202-289-0222 ext. 149 Fax: +1 202-898-4131

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Training products: DOT Hazmat

OHSAS 18001 Lead Auditor Management System Training

For those who wish to become professionals auditors for the internationally accepted norms and regulations relating to the OHSAS 18000 Standard. Meet the training requirements for auditor certification for OH&S audits, learn and practice audits, understand the requirements of the OHSAS 18001 OH&S standard, integrate OH&S audits with other management system audits and benefit from the lessons learned by experienced auditors.

Time: Aug. 19-22, 2008
Cost: $1,999.00
Location: ABS Institute Houston, TX
Contact: Lan Mai 1-800-769-1199

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Links: OHSAS 18001 Lead Auditor Workshops/Training Courses
Training products: Safety Audits

Hazard Evaluation: Consequence Analysis Methods

Learn methods, techniques, and software used throughout the industry for quantitatively assessing the consequences of hazardous material releases (toxic and flammable/explosive materials), also gain insight into the latest regulatory developments and receive summary documentation of key clarifications by OSHA and EPA.

Time: Aug 18-22, 2008 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Cost: $1,495.00
Location: Knoxville, TN
Contact: Darryl Brown, Manager - Meeting Planning, ABS Consulting 1-281-673-2921

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Training products: Hazardous Materials - Hazmat

Excavations and Trenching Competent Person Workshop

This training program is intended for individuals designated as the Competent Person during excavation and trenching activities, which may include managers, supervisors, lead workers or operators. It provides a fundamental understanding of excavation and trenching standards for the Competent Person, and exceeds State and federal training requirements.

Time: August 18th, 2008, 08:30 AM - 04:30 PM
Cost: $345.00
Location: Yuma, AZ
Contact: WorkSafeAZ - Yuma Safety Center 3143 E. 33rd Place, Suite A
Yuma, AZ 85365 service {at} ddesbseminar(.)org

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Hazard Communications – Written Program Development

This Employer Workshop is designed to help Employers establish and implement an OSHA compliant Hazard Communication program. Attendees will be provided with the knowledge and materials required to fully design and implement a HazComm program in their workplace.

Time: August 20th, 2008, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Cost:$245.00
Location: Yuma, AZ
Contact: WorkSafeAZ - Yuma Safety Center 3143 E. 33rd Place, Suite A
Yuma, AZ 85365 service {at} ddesbseminar(.)org

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Links:Yuma Safety Center
Training products: Hazard Communication - HAZCOM

Red Cross, Standard First Aid with CPR — Adult

This course meets the requirements of OSHA Standard 1926.50 for First Aid/CPR. The purpose of this course is to train lay responders to overcome any reluctance to act in emergency situations and to recognize and care for life—threatening respiratory or cardiac emergencies in adults.

Time: August 23rd, 2008, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Cost:$49.00
Location: Yuma, AZ
Contact: WorkSafeAZ - Yuma Safety Center 3143 E. 33rd Place, Suite A
Yuma, AZ 85365 service {at} ddesbseminar(.)org

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Links: Yuma Safety Center
Training products: First Aid

OSHA 10 Hour Training Exclusively for the Roadway Construction Industry

This revolutionary program for owners, safety managers, supervisors, and workers is focused directly on the hazards and situations that roadway construction workers face every day. From work zones to night work, this training sets the standard for the entire industry.

Time: August 21-22, 2008, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Cost:ARTBA Members $250, Non-Members $275
Location: Phoenix, AZ
Contact: The ARTBA Building 1219 28th Street, N.W., Washington, D.C., 20007-3389 (202) 289-4434

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Training products: Construction Safety