Description: Excavations, trenching, and underground construction are among the most hazardous construction operations. This course will teach you relative regulatory requirements and safe work practices associated with these sites. The course includes soil mechanics, shoring procedures, sloping and benching, and trench shields. In addition to the hazards of cave in and engulfment, the course also covers the other hazards common to this type of construction. 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: Considered a competent person on a job site involving trenching and excavation work. Proper hazard analysis of job location, soil classification type and proper abatement of trench collapse.   Prerequisites: The Trenching and Excavation Specialist (TES) 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: Falls are a leading cause for fatalities and injuries in both construction and general industry. In this course, students will learn about OSHA’s revised general industry standards on walking-working surfaces to prevent and reduce workplace slips, trips, and falls, as well as other injuries and fatalities associated with walking-working surface hazards. In addition, the course will cover new provisions addressing, for example, fixed ladders; rope descent systems; fall protection systems and criteria, including personal fall protection systems; and training on fall hazards and fall protection systems. Also discussed are the requirements on the design, performance, and use of personal fall protection systems. 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: Identify hazards in the workplace associated with walking and working surfaces Recognize employer requirements to protect workers from walking and working surface hazards Apply best practices for eliminating or controlling hazards associated with walking and working surfaces in the workplace List at least four methods of fall protection available to protect workers from fall hazards Describe the various methods for guarding openings and other walking/working surface conditions State the main criteria that prompts use of fall protection Distinguish a variety of fall hazards in the workplace Identify the components of a personal fall arrest system and how they work together to arrest a fall Discuss the best work practices in the prevention of falls Prerequisites: The Walking-Working Surfaces and Fall Protection Specialist (WWS) 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 will provide a student with the knowledge necessary to work safely in a hot work environment involving welding, cutting, and brazing. The student will be able to identify: the hazards associated with these hot works; safety requirements for different types of welding, cutting, and brazing; and the fire prevention and protection practices for hot work environments. 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 different types of welding, cutting, and brazing and the general hazards associated with them Identify hazards and the safety requirements for arc welding Identify hazards and the safety requirements for handling compressed gases and gas welding Identify the hazards and the safety requirements for different types of resistance welding Identify hazards, and the safety practices suggested for other types of welding, such as energy beam and solid-state processes Identify specific health hazards associated with welding, cutting, and brazing operations and the protective measures that can be taken against these hazards Identify fire prevention and protection practices in relation to welding, cutting, and brazing operations Identify confined space and ventilation hazards and the safety requirements for welding, cutting, and brazing Prerequisites: The Welding Cutting Brazing Specialist (WCB) 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: Work-related musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) result when there is a mismatch between the physical capacity of workers and the demands of the job. Musculoskeletal disorders are the leading cause of disability of people in their working years, afflicting over 19 million workers. One-half of the nation's workforce is affected at some time during their working lives. Statistics show a steady increase in musculoskeletal disorders. Each year thousands of workers in the United States report work-related MSDs such as tendonitis, epicondylitis, carpal tunnel syndrome, and back injuries. Many of these are caused or aggravated by work-related stressors such as lifting, reaching, pulling, pushing, and bending.  The cost to the nation in direct worker's comp costs exceeds $20 billion. The latest statistics report 650,000 work-related MSDs annually. About one-third of all occupational injuries and illnesses stem from overexertion and/or repetitive motion.  Companies, both large and small, have developed ergonomic programs that use a programmatic approach to identify and solve their ergonomic problems. While helpful, outside consultants or experts are often not necessary. The majority of ergonomic problems can be satisfactorily addressed by low-cost interventions utilizing in-house resources. 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 ergonomics and identify different types of musculoskeletal disorder injuries (MSD) to recognize the importance of ergonomics in the workplace. Identify the signs, symptoms, and significance of MSD injuries in the workplace to better understand the industry recommendations and guidelines for ergonomics. Identify important events and decisions in the history of ergonomics to recognize changes in attitudes and actions concerning ergonomics in the workplace. Identify ergonomic risk factors inherent in the employee, job, and environment to be able to evaluate these risks in the workplace. Recognize risk factor controls that best suit the level of risk identified in the workplace so that MSD injuries can be prevented. Describe the elements of an effective ergonomics program so that these elements can be implemented in the workplace. Identify the roles and responsibilities of employers, employees, and medical providers in an ergonomics program so that the program can be implemented effectively. Describe best practices in ergonomics for a variety of environments and industries in order to prevent MSD injuries in specific workplaces.   Prerequisites: The Workplace Ergonomics Specialist (WES) 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 workplace violence prevention and teaches you how to manage the safety aspects of the topic in your workplace. 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: Understand the significant impact of violence in the country and in the workplace Define the various types of violence found in the workplace Recognize the factors associated with workplace violence for appropriate risk assessment Identify potentially violent employees to include signs and risk indicators Employ the response techniques associated with the various levels of workplace violence Apply the various compliance requirements associated with workplace violence, to include recordkeeping and reporting Effectively develop, manage, and evaluate a workplace violence prevention plan that includes appropriate control measures and employee training Prerequisites: The Workplace Violence Prevention Specialist (VPS) 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.

NASP – Basic Membership Welcome to our updated membership package with the tools, resources and perks that you need as a busy workplace safety professional. NASP understands that you have a lot of tasks to juggle; managing and maintaining safety in the workplace, working between management and employees, and staying up-to-date on regulatory issues and reports.  A NASP membership will help.  As a member of NASP, you’ll have access to benefits to assist you on the job.  Check out the exciting member benefits below. Basic membership benefits are as follows: Official Certificate of Membership for framing Official Membership wallet card Monthly newsletter with the latest in OSHA trends and updates Periodic offers from NASP for special discounts only available for NASP members All 1910, 1904, 1915, 1917, and 1926 Codes of Federal Regulations Over 50 Sample Plans and Programs Over 300 Customizable PowerPoints to be used for in-house training A library of safety-related clip art and photos, sample tests, student manuals and handouts Sample audit and inspection forms for OSHA and ISO 45001 compliance 

IASP – Basic Membership Welcome to our updated membership package with the tools, resources and perks that you need as a busy workplace safety professional. IASP understands that you have a lot of tasks to juggle; managing and maintaining safety in the workplace, working between management and employees, and staying up-to-date on regulatory issues and reports.  An IASP membership will help.  As a member of IASP, you’ll have access to benefits to assist you on the job.  Check out the exciting member benefits below. Basic membership benefits are as follows: Official Certificate of Membership for framing Official Membership wallet card Monthly newsletter with the latest in OSHA trends and updates Periodic offers from NASP for special discounts only available for NASP members All 1910, 1904, 1915, 1917 and 1926 Codes of Federal Regulations Over 50 Sample Plans and Programs Over 300 Customizable PowerPoints to be used for in-house training A library of safety related clip art and photos, sample tests, student manuals and handouts Sample audit and inspection forms for OSHA and ISO 45001 compliance 

NASP – the SMART Choice for Workplace Safety Professionals Welcome to our updated membership package with the tools, resources and perks that you need as a busy workplace safety professional. NASP understands that you have a lot of tasks to juggle; managing and maintaining safety in the workplace, working between management and employees, and staying up-to-date on regulatory issues and reports.  A NASP membership will help.  As a member of NASP, you’ll have access to benefits to assist you not only on the job, but in your personal life as well.  Check out the exciting member benefits below.S – SAVE Receive member discounts on all live, online, and site-specific courses from NASP From a new NASP strategic partner Abenity, members receive special discounts on entertainment, dining, travel, electronics, and so much more. M – MANAGE Manage and develop your own safety incentive program through another NASP strategic partner, C.A. Short. NASP members receive special discounts on their OSHA compliant safety incentive programs NASP members can also receive consultations from NASP on inspections and developing a Safety Management System (SMS). A – ASSIST Members can receive legal representation regarding OSHA citations and fines and protection against lawsuits stemming from workplace injuries – all at a reduced rate.  Protect your company and employees by providing quick, accurate and reliable drug testing through our partner, On-Demand Drug Testing – of course, at a discounted price. R – RECOGNIZE Be recognized as a credible workplace safety manager by displaying your certification credentials and NASP member logo in all your business communications. T – TRAIN Effective safety training is key to a robust safety culture. NASP members have access to a complete library of safety related training materials to assist in your safety training program. The additional benefits of a Premium Membership are as follows: Official Certificate of Membership for framing Official Membership wallet card Monthly newsletter with the latest in OSHA trends and updates Periodic offers from NASP for special discounts only available for NASP members All 1910, 1904, 1915, 1917 and 1926 Codes of Federal Regulations Over 50 Sample Plans and Programs Over 300 Customizable PowerPoints to be used for in-house training A library of safety related clip art and photos, sample tests, student manuals and handouts Sample audit and inspection forms for OSHA and ISO 45001 compliance  A 10% tuition discount on all classes as well as a waiver of the Application Fee with Columbia Southern University. Columbia Southern University textbooks provided at no cost. Exclusive Columbia Southern University Scholarship opportunities are available for NASP members. A complimentary evaluation of previously earned college credits and training and professional certifications for consideration of transfer credit with Columbia Southern University. In addition, NASP members will receive complimentary access to Columbia Southern University's Writing and Math specialists through the Student Success Center.

IASP – the SMART Choice for Workplace Safety Professionals Welcome to our updated membership package with the tools, resources and perks that you need as a busy workplace safety professional. IASP understands that you have a lot of tasks to juggle; managing and maintaining safety in the workplace, working between management and employees, and staying up-to-date on regulatory issues and reports.  A IASP membership will help.  As a member of IASP, you’ll have access to benefits to assist you not only on the job, but in your personal life as well.  Check out the exciting member benefits below.S – SAVE Receive member discounts on all live, online, and site-specific courses from NASP From a new NASP strategic partner Abenity, members receive special discounts on entertainment, dining, travel, electronics, and so much more. M – MANAGE Manage and develop your own safety incentive program through another NASP strategic partner, C.A. Short. NASP members receive special discounts on their OSHA compliant safety incentive programs NASP members can also receive consultations from NASP on inspections and developing a Safety Management System (SMS). A – ASSIST Members can receive legal representation regarding OSHA citations and fines and protection against lawsuits stemming from workplace injuries – all at a reduced rate.  Protect your company and employees by providing quick, accurate and reliable drug testing through our partner, On-Demand Drug Testing – of course, at a discounted price. R – RECOGNIZE Be recognized as a credible workplace safety manager by displaying your certification credentials and NASP member logo in all your business communications. T – TRAIN Effective safety training is key to a robust safety culture. NASP members have access to a complete library of safety related training materials to assist in your safety training program. The additional benefits of a Premium Membership are as follows: Official Certificate of Membership for framing Official Membership wallet card Monthly newsletter with the latest in OSHA trends and updates Periodic offers from NASP for special discounts only available for NASP members All 1910, 1904, 1915, 1917 and 1926 Codes of Federal Regulations Over 50 Sample Plans and Programs Over 300 Customizable PowerPoints to be used for in-house training A library of safety related clip art and photos, sample tests, student manuals and handouts Sample audit and inspection forms for OSHA and ISO 45001 compliance  A 10% tuition discount on all classes as well as a waiver of the Application Fee with Columbia Southern University. Columbia Southern University textbooks provided at no cost. Exclusive Columbia Southern University Scholarship opportunities are available for NASP members. A complimentary evaluation of previously earned college credits and training and professional certifications for consideration of transfer credit with Columbia Southern University. In addition, NASP members will receive complimentary access to Columbia Southern University's Writing and Math specialists through the Student Success Center.

NASP – the SMART Choice for Workplace Safety Professionals Welcome to our updated membership package with the tools, resources and perks that you need as a busy workplace safety professional. NASP understands that you have a lot of tasks to juggle; managing and maintaining safety in the workplace, working between management and employees, and staying up-to-date on regulatory issues and reports.  A NASP membership will help.  As a member of NASP, you’ll have access to benefits to assist you not only on the job, but in your personal life as well.  Check out the exciting member benefits below.Corporate Premium Membership in the NASP includes: Official Corporate NASP Membership Certificate Discounts on all NASP products and services Official Certificate of Premium Membership for framing. (10) Official Premium Membership wallet card. (10) Monthly newsletter with the latest in OSHA trends and updates. Periodic offers from NASP for special discounts only available for NASP members. S – SAVE Receive member discounts on all live, online, and site-specific courses from NASP From a new NASP strategic partner Abenity, members receive special discounts on entertainment, dining, travel, electronics, and so much more. M – MANAGE Manage and develop your own safety incentive program through another NASP strategic partner, C.A. Short. NASP members receive special discounts on their OSHA compliant safety incentive programs NASP members can also receive consultations from NASP on inspections and developing a Safety Management System (SMS). A – ASSIST Members can receive legal representation regarding OSHA citations and fines and protection against lawsuits stemming from workplace injuries – all at a reduced rate.  Protect your company and employees by providing quick, accurate and reliable drug testing through our partner, On-Demand Drug Testing – of course, at a discounted price. R – RECOGNIZE Be recognized as a credible workplace safety manager by displaying your certification credentials and NASP member logo in all your business communications. T – TRAIN Effective safety training is key to a robust safety culture. NASP members have access to a complete library of safety related training materials to assist in your safety training program. The additional benefits of a Premium Membership are as follows: Official Certificate of Membership for framing Official Membership wallet card Monthly newsletter with the latest in OSHA trends and updates Periodic offers from NASP for special discounts only available for NASP members All 1910, 1904, 1915, 1917 and 1926 Codes of Federal Regulations Over 50 Sample Plans and Programs Over 300 Customizable PowerPoints to be used for in-house training A library of safety related clip art and photos, sample tests, student manuals and handouts Sample audit and inspection forms for OSHA and ISO 45001 compliance  A 10% tuition discount on all classes as well as a waiver of the Application Fee with Columbia Southern University. Columbia Southern University textbooks provided at no cost. Exclusive Columbia Southern University Scholarship opportunities are available for NASP members. A complimentary evaluation of previously earned college credits and training and professional certifications for consideration of transfer credit with Columbia Southern University. In addition, NASP members will receive complimentary access to Columbia Southern University's Writing and Math specialists through the Student Success Center.