Description: Are you involved in the selection, use, or maintenance of personal protective equipment? Do you need to know how to identify the need, determine the proper PPE, and provide the necessary training and documentation for PPE use? Do you need to know how to apply the PPE Regulations? If you answered yes to any of these questions, this course is for you. You will learn about the PPE Regulations, PPE Hazard Assessments, Effective Training, Engineering Solutions, Administrative Controls, Program Requirements, Respiratory Fit Testing, the Assessment Process, Eye And Face Protection, Head Protection, Foot Protection, Hand Protection, Respiratory Protection, and Hearing Conservation. The required amount of time to complete the course is dependent upon your knowledge of workplace safety. You have up to six months to complete the course.   Our Personal Protective Equipment Specialist Certificate covers: PPE Training Requirements Eye and Face Protection Respiratory Protection Head, Hand and Foot Protection Electrical Protective Equipment and Fall Protection 1910.95 Hearing Protection   Prerequisites: The Personal Protective Equipment Specialist (PES) Course is a foundational course that requires no prerequisites.   Continuing Education Units: (1.30) CEUs are offered for this course. As an IACET Accredited Provider, NASP offers IACET CEUs for its learning events that comply with the ANSI/IACET Continuing Education and Training Standard. CEUs will be reflected on the Certificate upon successful completion of the course and passing the exam. Partial credit or adjusted CEUs will not be awarded for individuals who do not successfully meet the criteria for achievement of CEUs.   Online Exams: The student will take a comprehensive online exam at the end of the course. You must score 80% to receive a certificate. You have two opportunities to pass the exam.   Recertification: A refresher course and exam will be required every three (3) years. The cost of this recertification is $150.   Non-discrimination Policy: NASP is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free of all forms of discrimination. View the full document here.   Proprietary Interest Disclosure: The instructor(s) has no financial interest in any course documents, products, tools, or instruments. View the full document here.

Description: This course identifies common hazards and possible solutions for reducing incidents that could lead to injuries or fatalities. The student learns to identify typical processes and procedures of this industry, consider many associated accident causes, look for trends and then prevent these accidents. Plan your program or evaluate an existing safety program and then institute a plan – do – act procedure that assigns program responsibilities and provides for continual program improvement. The required amount of time to complete the course is dependent upon your knowledge of workplace safety, but we find that the average completion time is approximately 24 hours. You have up to six months to complete the course.  The student will function as a key team member or team leader defining and assessing hazard mitigation methodologies, providing critical review of programs and methods, and preparing regularly scheduled reports recommending changes that will provide for continual improvement of job safety programs. Upon successful completion of this course, the student will attain the designation of Petroleum Safety Specialist – Drilling and Servicing (PSS). With this certificate, the student will have acquired the knowledge, skills, and abilities to: Define and assess hazard mitigation methodologies as it relates to oil and gas drilling. Provide critical review of programs and methods of drilling practices. Identify common hazards and possible solutions for reducing incidents that could lead to injuries or fatalities. Identify typical processes and procedures for the industry. Prepare for common procedures that lead to accidents and how to mitigate them. Anticipate hazards associated with hydrogen sulfide. Choose the best prevention method of exposure to hydrogen sulfide. Prerequisites: The Petroleum Safety Specialist (PSS) - Drilling & Servicing Course is a foundational course that requires no prerequisites. Continuing Education Units: (2.40) CEUs are offered for this course. As an IACET Accredited Provider, NASP offers IACET CEUs for its learning events that comply with the ANSI/IACET Continuing Education and Training Standard. CEUs will be reflected on the Certificate upon successful completion of the course and passing the exam. Partial credit or adjusted CEUs will not be awarded for individuals who do not successfully meet the criteria for achievement of CEUs. Online Exams: The student will take a comprehensive online exam for this course. You must score 80% to receive a certificate. You have two opportunities to pass each exam. Recertification: A refresher course and exam will be required every three (3) years. The cost of this recertification is $300. Non-discrimination Policy: NASP is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free of all forms of discrimination. View the full document here. Proprietary Interest Disclosure: The instructor(s) has no financial interest in any course documents, products, tools, or instruments. View the full document here.

Description: This course identifies common hazards and possible solutions for reducing incidents that could lead to injuries or fatalities. The student learns to identify typical processes and procedures of this industry, consider many associated accident causes, look for trends and then prevent these accidents. Plan your program or evaluate an existing safety program and then institute a plan – do – act procedure that assigns program responsibilities and provides for continual program improvement. The required amount of time to complete the course is dependent upon your knowledge of workplace safety, but we find that the average completion time is approximately 24 hours. You have up to six months to complete the course. Upon successful completion of this course, the student will have the knowledge, skills, and abilities to: Identify multiple pipeline technology and systems Distinguish between varying underground storage methods Differentiate use and type of numerous pipeline types Describe the role, authority, and enforcement powers of PHMSA as it relates to pipeline safety Analyze pipeline construction methods Implement pipeline assessment techniques Apply emergency response procedures Identify causes of internal and external pipe corrosion Evaluate the use, hazards, and properties of common hydrocarbon liquids Describe operator qualifications Interpret the various methods for remediating pipeline defects Prerequisites: The Petroleum Safety Specialist (PSS) - Pipeline Systems Course is a foundational course that requires no prerequisites. Continuing Education Units: (2.40) CEUs are offered for this course. As an IACET Accredited Provider, NASP offers IACET CEUs for its learning events that comply with the ANSI/IACET Continuing Education and Training Standard. CEUs will be reflected on the Certificate upon successful completion of the course and passing the exam. Partial credit or adjusted CEUs will not be awarded for individuals who do not successfully meet the criteria for achievement of CEUs. Online Exams: The student will take a comprehensive online exam at the end of the course. You must score 80% to receive a certificate. You have two opportunities to pass the exam. Recertification: A refresher course and exam will be required every three (3) years. The cost of this recertification is $300. Non-discrimination Policy: NASP is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free of all forms of discrimination. View the full document here. Proprietary Interest Disclosure: The instructor(s) has no financial interest in any course documents, products, tools, or instruments. View the full document here.

Description: This course identifies common hazards and possible solutions for reducing incidents that could lead to injuries or fatalities. It is designed for an individual who may have collateral duties that include safety, including engineers, operators, foremen, safety committee members, supervisors and managers. It is also excellent beginning course for safety professionals that may be beginning their career in the petroleum industry. The required amount of time to complete the course is dependent upon your knowledge of workplace safety, but we find that the average completion time is approximately 24 hours. You have up to six months to complete the course. Upon successful completion of this course, the student will have the knowledge, skills, and abilities to: Differentiate between the multiple refinery processes Identify the major products produced in the refinery process Classify the primary environmental concerns relating to the refinery process Categorize and identify hazardous wastes Understand and implement the various elements of an emergency action plan Recognize the phases of an emergency management plan Understand employer and employee responsibilities under the Process Safety Management System Prerequisites: The Petroleum Safety Specialist (PSS) - Refinery Series Course is a foundational course that requires no prerequisites. Continuing Education Units: (2.40) CEUs are offered for this course. As an IACET Accredited Provider, NASP offers IACET CEUs for its learning events that comply with the ANSI/IACET Continuing Education and Training Standard. CEUs will be reflected on the Certificate upon successful completion of the course and passing the exam. Partial credit or adjusted CEUs will not be awarded for individuals who do not successfully meet the criteria for achievement of CEUs. Online Exams: The student will take a comprehensive online exam for this course. You must score 80% to receive a certificate. You have two opportunities to pass each exam. Recertification: A refresher course and exam will be required every three (3) years. The cost of this recertification is $300. Non-discrimination Policy: NASP is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free of all forms of discrimination. View the full document here. Proprietary Interest Disclosure: The instructor(s) has no financial interest in any course documents, products, tools, or instruments. View the full document here.

Course Objectives: The Certificate Petroleum Safety Manager & Administrator – Oil & Gas Well Drilling & Servicing (PSMA) indicates a management level of operational skills and proficiency covering rules, regulations, and tools that are critical to safety throughout this vast, diversified, and complex industry. A wide range of expertise and managerial skills required to constantly update procedures, verify compliance, and continually improve operational performance is presented. This course provides the student with the knowledge and expertise to remain current with regulations, protocols, and new industry standards for safely drilling and servicing oil wells. The required amount of time to complete the course is dependent upon your knowledge of workplace safety, but we find that the average completion time is approximately 40 hours. You have up to six months to complete the course. Upon successful completion of this course, the student will attain the designation of Petroleum Safety Manager & Administrator – Oil & Gas Well Drilling & Servicing (PSMA). With this certificate, the student will have acquired the knowledge, skills, and abilities to: Review an introduction to regulation of well drilling and servicing Discuss the general requirements for drilling and well servicing equipment    Identify the hazards common to well drilling operations Distinguish the types of well stimulation methods and their hazards Explain the purpose of wireline operations Assess the hazards related to gas, air, and mist drilling operations Discuss stripping and snubbing operations Identify the hazards related to flowback operations Implement safe work practices as they relate to well drilling and servicing Mitigate hazards related to hydrogen sulfide Explain the importance of safety and health management systems within well drilling and servicing Discuss IADC guidelines and HSE principles as they relate to well drilling and servicing safety Prerequisites: The Petroleum Safety Manager & Administrator (PSMA) - Drilling & Servicing Course is a foundational course that requires no prerequisites. Continuing Education Units: Four (4.00) CEUs are offered for this course. As an IACET Accredited Provider, NASP offers IACET CEUs for its learning events that comply with the ANSI/IACET Continuing Education and Training Standard. CEUs will be reflected on the Certificate upon successful completion of the course and passing the exam. Partial credit or adjusted CEUs will not be awarded for individuals who do not successfully meet the criteria for achievement of CEUs. Online Exams: The student will take a comprehensive online exam for this course. You must score 80% to receive a certificate. You have two opportunities to pass each exam. Recertification: A refresher course and exam will be required every three (3) years. The cost of this recertification is $375. Non-discrimination Policy: NASP is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free of all forms of discrimination. View the full document here. Proprietary Interest Disclosure: The instructor(s) has no financial interest in any course documents, products, tools, or instruments. View the full document here.

Description: The Certificate Petroleum Safety Manager & Administrator – Pipelines (PSMA) indicates a management level of operational skills and proficiency covering rules, regulations, and tools that are critical to safety throughout this vast, diversified, and complex industry. A wide range of expertise and managerial skills required to constantly update procedures, verify compliance, and continually improve operational performance is presented. This course provides the student with the knowledge and expertise to remain current with regulations, protocols, and new industry standards for safely building, operating, and maintaining hazardous liquid and natural gas pipelines. The required amount of time to complete the course is dependent upon your knowledge of workplace safety, but we find that the average completion time is approximately 40 hours. You have up to six months to complete the course. Upon successful completion of this course, the student will have the knowledge, skills, and abilities to: Review an introduction to regulation of pipelines and LNG facilities in the U.S. Discuss PHMSA’s regulatory and enforcement processes    Identify what makes up a regulatory framework and enforcement framework Distinguish the types of line pipe and system components typical to the pipeline network Identify the industry codes and standards applicable to pipeline design Explain the importance of pipe coating operations Assess the methods of pipeline leak detection outlined in 49 CFR 195 Demonstrate the steps undertaken during pipeline construction Discuss the importance of trenching safety when construction pipelines Identify the various types of pipeline inspections and understand their purpose Differentiate the types of confined spaces found within a refinery Distinguish between various spill control, containment, and confinement techniques Explain Safety Management Systems (SMS) API RP 1173 Prerequisites: The Petroleum Safety Manager & Administrator (PSMA) - Pipeline Systems Course is a foundational course that requires no prerequisites. Continuing Education Units: Four (4.00) CEUs are offered for this course. As an IACET Accredited Provider, NASP offers IACET CEUs for its learning events that comply with the ANSI/IACET Continuing Education and Training Standard. CEUs will be reflected on the Certificate upon successful completion of the course and passing the exam. Partial credit or adjusted CEUs will not be awarded for individuals who do not successfully meet the criteria for achievement of CEUs. Online Exams: The student will take a comprehensive online exam for this course. You must score 80% to receive a certificate. You have two opportunities to pass each exam. Recertification: A refresher course and exam will be required every three (3) years. The cost of this recertification is $375. Non-discrimination Policy: NASP is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free of all forms of discrimination. View the full document here. Proprietary Interest Disclosure: The instructor(s) has no financial interest in any course documents, products, tools, or instruments. View the full document here.

Description: The Certificate Petroleum Safety Manager & Administrator – Refineries, Plants, and Storage Facilities (PSMA) indicates a management level of operational skills and proficiency covering rules, regulations, and tools that are critical to safety throughout this vast, diversified, and complex industry. A wide range of expertise and managerial skills required to constantly update procedures, verify compliance, and continually improve operational performance is presented. This course provides the student with the knowledge and expertise to remain current with regulations, protocols, and new industry standards for safely building, operating, and maintaining petroleum and petroleum derivative plants and facilities. The required amount of time to complete the course is dependent upon your knowledge of workplace safety, but we find that the average completion time is approximately 40 hours. You have up to six months to complete the course. Upon successful completion of this course, the student will have the knowledge, skills, and abilities to: Identify petroleum refining operations Understand the Process Safety Management (PSM) standard Know the provisions for Risk Management Programs for chemical accident prevention Differentiate between the Program levels Understand accident reporting as it relates to the Five-year accident history reporting requirements Identify the elements and worst-case scenarios found in an offsite consequence analysis Understand the elements of a Program 2 and Program 3 Prevention Program Know the elements of an emergency response program Define the elements of a Risk Management Plan Apply the elements of a Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) plan to their facility Differentiate the types of confined spaces found within a refinery Identify the hazards associated with tank cleaning operations Implement the elements of a Safety and Health Management System Prerequisites: The Petroleum Safety Manager & Administrator (PSMA) - Refinery Series Course is a foundational course that requires no prerequisites. Continuing Education Units: Four (4.00) CEUs are offered for this course. As an IACET Accredited Provider, NASP offers IACET CEUs for its learning events that comply with the ANSI/IACET Continuing Education and Training Standard. CEUs will be reflected on the Certificate upon successful completion of the course and passing the exam. Partial credit or adjusted CEUs will not be awarded for individuals who do not successfully meet the criteria for achievement of CEUs. Online Exams: The student will take a comprehensive online exam for this course. You must score 80% to receive a certificate. You have two opportunities to pass each exam. Recertification: A refresher course and exam will be required every three (3) years. The cost of this recertification is $375. Non-discrimination Policy: NASP is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free of all forms of discrimination. View the full document here. Proprietary Interest Disclosure: The instructor(s) has no financial interest in any course documents, products, tools, or instruments. View the full document here.

Description: This course will provide a student with the knowledge necessary to work safely with and around scaffolds. The student will be able to identify: the hazards associated with scaffolds, safety requirements for different types of scaffolds, the responsibilities of employers and employees, and training requirements for scaffold safety. The required amount of time to complete the course is dependent upon your knowledge of workplace safety. You have up to six months to complete the course.   Upon successful completion of this course, the student will have the knowledge, skills, and abilities to: Identify and apply scaffold safety measures as required by OSHA regulations to ensure the minimum requirements for compliance are met and exceeded Identify and apply scaffold safety measures for preventing individuals or objects from falling so that a safe work environment is successfully maintained Identify various types of supported scaffolds and their unique safety requirements to ensure that they can safely work with many types of scaffolds Identify various types of suspended scaffolds and their unique safety requirements to ensure that they can safely work with many types of scaffolds Identify the specific requirements for aerial lifts and distinguish these requirements from other scaffolds so that they may implement the correct safety requirements Identify the specific requirements for scissor lifts and distinguish these requirements from other scaffolds so that they may implement the correct safety requirements Identify training requirements for scaffold safety so that they can establish and support scaffold training in the workplace Analyze and identify safety hazards from real-world scaffold accidents so that awareness of potential safety hazards can be applied in the workplace.   Prerequisites: The Scaffold Safety Specialist (SSS) Course is a foundational course that requires no prerequisites.   Continuing Education Units: (1.30) CEUs are offered for this course. As an IACET Accredited Provider, NASP offers IACET CEUs for its learning events that comply with the ANSI/IACET Continuing Education and Training Standard. CEUs will be reflected on the Certificate upon successful completion of the course and passing the exam. Partial credit or adjusted CEUs will not be awarded for individuals who do not successfully meet the criteria for achievement of CEUs.   Online Exams: The student will take a comprehensive online exam at the end of the course. You must score 80% to receive a certificate. You have two opportunities to pass the exam.   Recertification: A refresher course and exam will be required every three (3) years. The cost of this recertification is $150.   Non-discrimination Policy: NASP is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free of all forms of discrimination. View the full document here.   Proprietary Interest Disclosure: The instructor(s) has no financial interest in any course documents, products, tools, or instruments. View the full document here.

Description: This is an intensive independent study course that gives you a comprehensive understanding of exposure to respirable crystalline silica (silica dust). This course discusses all of the requirements for ensuring a safe work environment where silica dust is present. Exposure assessment, control methods, and protection regarding silica dust is addressed in this course. The required amount of time to complete the course is dependent upon your knowledge of workplace safety, but we find that the average completion time is approximately 8 hours. You have up to six months to complete the course.   Upon successful completion of this course, the student will have the knowledge, skills, and abilities to: Define silica dust and its role in creating a need for regulatory standards. Describe the health effects from respirable crystalline silica. Describe the exposure assessment requirements for silica dust. Identify control methods for work situations where there is exposure to respirable crystalline silica. Describe the conditions in which respiratory protection is required for silica dust exposure. Explain the different medical requirements employers must fulfill for workers exposed to silica dust. Describe the ways communication and training help bring awareness to hazards and safe work practices in environments where silica dust is present. Identify the requirements for recordkeeping that relates to silica dust exposure and medical surveillance.   Prerequisites: The Silica Dust Specialist (SDS) Course is a foundational course that requires no prerequisites.   Continuing Education Units: (0.80) CEUs are offered for this course. As an IACET Accredited Provider, NASP offers IACET CEUs for its learning events that comply with the ANSI/IACET Continuing Education and Training Standard. CEUs will be reflected on the Certificate upon successful completion of the course and passing the exam. Partial credit or adjusted CEUs will not be awarded for individuals who do not successfully meet the criteria for achievement of CEUs.   Online Exams: The student will take a comprehensive online exam at the end of the course. You must score 80% to receive certification. You have two opportunities to pass each exam.   Recertification: A refresher course and exam will be required every three (3) years. The cost of this recertification is $95.   Non-discrimination Policy: NASP is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free of all forms of discrimination. View the full document here.   Proprietary Interest Disclosure: The instructor(s) has no financial interest in any course documents, products, tools, or instruments. View the full document here.

Description: There are a variety of regulations specifically designed to minimize the potential for HAZMAT spills and leaks, as well as other pollutants at a facility. This course will provide a student with the information needed to develop a comprehensive approach to spill containment in their workplace and comply with the regulations that govern spill containment. Engineering and administrative controls (BMPs) will be discussed to meet oil storage (SPCC) and chemical storage (ERP), as well as stormwater runoff.  Each of these standards has plan and program requirements that will be discussed in detail. The required amount of time to complete the course is dependent upon your knowledge of workplace safety, but we find that the average completion time is approximately 13 hours. You have up to six months to complete the course.   Upon successful completion of this course, the student will have the knowledge, skills, and abilities to: Be able implement a comprehensive spill response program to meet the requirements of EPA, OSHA, DOT and others. This includes, but is not limited to, SPCC, ERP, SWP3 mandates. Knowledge of proper inspection of facility and practical applications as to proper response in the case of a spill, leak or other type of pollutant discharge, as well as proper reporting requirements to the various governmental entities.   Prerequisites: The Spill Containment Specialist (SCS) Course is a foundational course that requires no prerequisites.   Continuing Education Units: (1.30) CEUs are offered for this course. As an IACET Accredited Provider, NASP offers IACET CEUs for its learning events that comply with the ANSI/IACET Continuing Education and Training Standard. CEUs will be reflected on the Certificate upon successful completion of the course and passing the exam. Partial credit or adjusted CEUs will not be awarded for individuals who do not successfully meet the criteria for achievement of CEUs.   Online Exams: The student will take a comprehensive online exam at the end of the course. You must score 80% to receive a certificate. You have two opportunities to pass the exam.   Recertification: A refresher course and exam will be required every three (3) years. The cost of this recertification is $150.   Non-discrimination Policy: NASP is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free of all forms of discrimination. View the full document here.   Proprietary Interest Disclosure: The instructor(s) has no financial interest in any course documents, products, tools, or instruments. View the full document here.

Description: America's 56,000 steel erectors continue to suffer 35 fatal accidents per year, a rate of one death per 1,600 workers. Struck by, caught between, and slip, trip fall injuries are also all too common. Proper inspection of site, as well as use and maintenance of equipment during steel erection, is imperative. The required amount of time to complete the course is dependent upon your knowledge of workplace safety. You have up to six months to complete the course.   Upon successful completion of this course, the student will have the knowledge, skills, and abilities to: Define activities covered by Subpart R (Steel Erection). Understand and explain site layout, site-specific erection plan and construction sequence. Determine hazards associated with hoisting and rigging. Ensure structural stability during the erection process. Understand the importance of falling objects protection, as well as personal fall protection.   Prerequisites: The Steel Erection Specialist (SES) Course is a foundational course that requires no prerequisites.   Continuing Education Units: (0.80) CEUs are offered for this course. As an IACET Accredited Provider, NASP offers IACET CEUs for its learning events that comply with the ANSI/IACET Continuing Education and Training Standard. CEUs will be reflected on the Certificate upon successful completion of the course and passing the exam. Partial credit or adjusted CEUs will not be awarded for individuals who do not successfully meet the criteria for achievement of CEUs.   Online Exams: The student will take a comprehensive online exam at the end of the course. You must score 80% to receive a certificate. You have two opportunities to pass the exam.   Recertification: A refresher course and exam will be required every three (3) years. The cost of this recertification is $95.   Non-discrimination Policy: NASP is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free of all forms of discrimination. View the full document here.   Proprietary Interest Disclosure: The instructor(s) has no financial interest in any course documents, products, tools, or instruments. View the full document here.

Description: Safety training may not be perceived as the most exciting topic, but it can be the difference between life and death. Therefore, effective safety training is imperative. This course defines adult learning styles, reviews various models for implementing effective training objectives (ADDIE, ABCD, and others),  differentiates training adults versus children, discusses methods for dealing with problem students, and explores ways to conduct training that empowers employees to work safely.  Upon successful completion of this course, the student will have the knowledge, skills, and abilities to: Define the various types of adult learning styles. Recognize the difference between the andragogy and pedagogy training methodologies. Define the various types of trainers and the characteristics of an effective trainer. Recognize the various types of problem students that may be encountered in adult training instruction. Effectively utilize the various types of training communications Define the components of an effective Safety Management Education and Training System. Conduct safety training that changes the way employees work within a successful safety culture. Prerequisites: The Training Methodology Specialist (TMS) Course is a foundational course that requires no prerequisites. Continuing Education Units: (0.80) CEUs are offered for this course. As an IACET Accredited Provider, NASP offers IACET CEUs for its learning events that comply with the ANSI/IACET Continuing Education and Training Standard. CEUs will be reflected on the Certificate upon successful completion of the course and passing the exam. Partial credit or adjusted CEUs will not be awarded for individuals who do not successfully meet the criteria for achievement of CEUs. Online Exams: The student will take a comprehensive online exam at the end of the course. You must score 80% to receive certification. You have two opportunities to pass each exam. Recertification: A refresher course and exam will be required every three (3) years. The cost of this recertification is $95. Non-discrimination Policy: NASP is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free of all forms of discrimination. View the full document here. Proprietary Interest Disclosure: The instructor(s) has no financial interest in any course documents, products, tools, or instruments. View the full document here.