Classes

The second most cited violation. OSHA’s New Hazard Communication Standard GHS - Globally Harmonized System of Classification & Labeling of Chemicals The Hazard Communication Training covers regulations found in OSHA 29CFR1910 Subpart Z

As part of the Susan Harwood training grant program, NIU offers machine guarding training for free.

This class will focus on lockout/tagout, punch presses, lathes, shears, circular saws and milling machines. Training topics include the following:

This classroom course teaches employees how to protect themselves and others from being exposed to blood or blood-containing materials. This course is designed to meet OSHA requirements for bloodborne pathogens training when paired with site-specific instruction.

Heartsaver courses are designed for anyone with little or no medical training who needs a course completion card for job, regulatory (e.g., OSHA), or other requirements. These courses can also be taken by anyone who wants to be prepared for an emergency in any setting.

This is a complete 4 hour hands on certificate training addresses work in confined spaces per OSHA CFR1926 SubPart AA for construction or 29CFR 1910.146 for General Industry.

Per OSHA - the employer must provide training to each employee whose work is regulated by this standard, at no cost to the employee and ensure that the employee possesses the understanding, knowledge, and skills necessary for the safe performance of the duties assigned under this standard.

This is a complete 4 hour hands on certificate training addresses work in confined spaces per OSHA CFR1926 SubPart AA for construction or 29CFR 1910.146 for General Industry. Per OSHA - the employer must provide training to each employee whose work is regulated by this standard, at no cost to the employee, and ensure that the employee possesses the understanding, knowledge, and skills necessary for the safe performance of the duties assigned under this standard.

Rigging equipment for material handling per CFR1926.251

Learn to identify rigging hazards and prepares workers to be qualified riggers.

This class provides participants with essential information to comply with the OSHA Signal Person Qualification requirements described within CFR1926.1428.
This course also covers the types of signals used when operating cranes and an overview of equipment operations and limitations, and hazards associated with rigging.

This 4 hour hazard awareness training will provide participants with an overview of  regulations per OSHA CFR1926.400. 

This Certificate Class will help workers understand electrical safety requirements and how to protect themselves from electrocutions, and arc flash.

Safety topics include: GFCI, safety-related work practices, safety-related maintenance and environmental considerations, and safety requirements for special equipment.

Most powered industrial truck accidents are a result of inadequate operator training, and OSHA now has strict training requirements for all forklift operators.

Class topics:

• Basic principles
• Loading - determining the Maximum Safe Load
• Pre-operation inspection
• Forklift Operating Hazards  
• Stability  
• Capacity Plates
• Refueling/recharging of forklifts

Participants will need to pass a written and practical exam.

$150 FREE training - suggested tax deductible donation for our nonprofit $25

The second most cited violation, OSHA’s New Hazard Communication Standard GHS - Globally Harmonized System of Classification & Labeling of Chemicals.

The Hazard Communication Training covers regulations found in OSHA 29CFR1910 Subpart Z, to include:

$150 FREE training - suggested tax deductible donation for our nonprofit $25

This two-hour certificate training covers the respiratory protection program, testing, fitting, voluntary use, and cleaning of respirators.