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Occupational Safety Specialists Corporation’s Safety Training Programs are comprised of interactive courses that are specifically designed to meet the occupational health and safety requirements of your business and personnel and engage, entertain and educate the participants.

Each safety training course is designed to meet the needs of your business. Whether you operate a construction company, a manufacturing business or a facility, OSS Corp has you covered. From Fall Protection and Construction Site Safety reviews to certification in OSHA 10 and 30, Confined Space Entry and Rescue, and Bloodborne Pathogens training, OSS Corp will develop an effective, affordable program for you.

Here is a list of the occupational health and safety courses OSS Corp offers. For more information about each, please click the corresponding links.

 40-Hour Hazardous Waste Site Operations Program – See Course Description
 40-Hour Hazardous Waste Site Operations Refresher Program – See Course Description
 24-Hour Emergency Response Program – See Course Description
 24-Hour Emergency Response Refresher Program – See Course Description
 Incident Command Program – See Course Description
 Hazard Communications Program – See Course Description
 First Responder Operations Level I Program – See Course Description
 First Responder Operations Level II Program – See Course Description
 Hazardous Waste Management Program – See Course Description
 Hazardous Materials Handling Program – See Course Description
 Confined Space Entry and Rescue Program – See Course Description
 OSHA 10 or 30-Hour General Industry or Construction Program – See Course Description
 American Heart Association Program – See Course Description
 Powered Industrial Truck (Forklift) Program – See Course Description
 Boating Safety & Boom Deployment Program – See Course Description
 Fall Protection Program – See Course Description
 Arc Flash Awareness/Electrical Training Program – See Course Description
 Back Safety & Ergonomics Training Program – See Course Description
 Bloodborne Pathogen Training - See Program Overview
 Hearing Protection & Personal Protective Equipment Training Program – See Course Description
 Respiratory Protection Training Program – See Course Description
 Incipient Fire Training Program – See Course Description
 Excavation Trenching & Competent Person Training Program – See Course Description
 Lock Out Tag Out Training Program – See Course Description

40-Hour Hazardous Waste Site Operations Program Overview
Our 40 Hour Hazardous Waste Site Operations program satisfies the initial training requirements established by OSHA in 29 CFR 1910.120(e), for routine site workers engaged in activities at hazardous waste sites, corrective action sites or voluntary clean up actions. The program provides basic knowledge of safe work practices emphasizing worker protection against hazardous materials exposure. Upon completion of this course, workers are prepared for actual field experience under the direct supervision of a trained, experienced supervisor, per 29 CFR 1910.120, which is necessary to satisfy OSHA’s initial training requirement.

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40-Hour Hazardous Waste Site Operations Refresher Program Overview
Our 8 Hour Hazardous Waste Site Operations Refresher program satisfies the annual refresher training requirements established by OSHA in 29 CFR 1910.120(e)(8), for routine site workers engaged in activities at hazardous waste sites, corrective action sites or voluntary clean up actions. The program provides a review of safe work procedures emphasizing worker protection against hazardous materials exposure.

24-Hour Emergency Response Program Overview
Our 24 Hour Emergency Response Activities program is designed to train emergency response personnel according to 29 CFR 1910.120(q)(6)(iii). Under this OSHA standard, emergency response personnel must initially receive at least 24 hours of relevant emergency response training to stop the release and restore the area to pre-release conditions.

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24-Hour Emergency Response Program Overview
Our 24 Hour Emergency Response Activities program is designed to train emergency response personnel according to 29 CFR 1910.120(q)(6)(iii). Under this OSHA standard, emergency response personnel must initially receive at least 24 hours of relevant emergency response training to stop the release and restore the area to pre-release conditions.

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24-Hour Emergency Response Refresher Program Overview
Our Emergency Response Annual Refresher program satisfies the annual refresher training requirements established by OSHA in 29 CFR 1910.120(q)(8) for emergency response personnel (hazardous materials technicians - level 3) who respond to chemical spills for the purpose of containment, clean up and restoration of the work area. The objective of the training program is to provide spill team members with classroom and field exercises in order to remain competent in basic emergency response techniques.

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Incident Command Program Overview
Our On Scene Incident Command (OSIC - level 5) training program satisfies the training requirements established by OSHA in 29 CFR 1910.120(q)(6)(v) and is intended for those individuals who will assume control of an incident scene and who, according to 29 CFR 1910.120(q)(6)(v) have at least 24 hours of training”, and have competency in: implementing your incident command system and emergency response plan. These individuals understand the hazards and risks associated with employees working in chemical protective clothing; decontamination procedures; and implementing the local, State and Federal Regional Response team.

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Hazard Communications Program Overview
Our Hazard Communication Program satisfies the requirements established by OSHA in 29 CFR 1910.1200. The Program is designed to ensure that the hazards of all chemicals are evaluated and that this information is transmitted to employers and employees. To accomplish this, OSHA requires that the chemical manufacturer assess the hazards of each substance they produced and provide information about the hazards to the consumer through labels and material safety data sheets (MSDS).

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First Responder Operations Level I Program Overview
Our First Responder Operations Level I satisfies the initial training requirements established by OSHA in 29 CFR 1910.120(q)(6)(i). First responders at the Awareness level may respond to incidental spills but will be trained to determine if an outside contractor will respond to the release of hazardous substances. They are trained to respond in a defensive fashion without actually trying to stop the release. Their function is to contain the release from a safe distance, keep it from spreading, and prevent exposures.

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First Responder Operations Level II Program Overview
Our First Responder Operations Level II program satisfies the initial training requirements established by OSHA in 29 CFR 1910.120(q)(6)(ii). First responders respond to releases of hazardous substances as part of the initial response to the site for the purpose of protecting nearby persons, property, or the environment. They are trained to respond in a defensive fashion without actually trying to stop the release. Their function is to contain the release from a safe distance, keep it from spreading, and prevent exposures.

To ensure that trainees will be able to transfer the skills and knowledge from the course to the job, the practical exercises will simulate their actual jobs or tasks as closely as possible.

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Hazardous Waste Management Program Overview
Our Hazardous Waste Management for Generators program is intended for all employees handling and managing hazardous waste. The 8-Hour course is customized for our clients and incorporates individual State hazardous waste generator requirements; segregation, labeling; container management and Department of Transportation (DOT) requirements and waste shipment paperwork.

The program instructs employees how to perform their duties in compliance with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 40 CFR 262 generator standards.

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Hazardous Materials Handling Program Overview
Our Hazardous Waste Handling program is intended for all employees handling hazardous waste. The 4-Hour Hazardous Materials Handling and DOT Awareness training program satisfies the requirements in 40 CFR 262.34 & 265.16, 49 CFR 172.704(a)(1) & (2).

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Confined Space Entry and Rescue Program Overview
Our Confined Space Rescue program is intended for personnel who enter confined spaces during emergencies for the purpose of effecting entry-rescues. This program is designed to provide initial hands-on practice for simulated rescue operations from actual or representative permit spaces. Rescue personnel, according to 29 CFR 1910.146 (k)(1)(ii), shall receive training to perform their assigned rescue duties and shall also receive the training required of "authorized entrants" under paragraph (g) of the same standard. Additionally, rescue team members must be trained in basic first aid and CPR, which shall be conducted and documented under a separate training curriculum.

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OSHA 10 or 30-Hour General Industry or Construction Program Overview
The Ten Hour and or the 30 Hour General Industry Outreach or Construction training programs in Occupational Safety and Health Standards is designed to train employees and employers how to determine their rights and responsibilities to 29 CFR part 1910. OSHA certifies the trainers and each individual Program.

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American Heart Association Program Overview
Students will receive Adult CPR w/AED, First Aid and Blood Borne Pathogen Training. The American Heart Association certifies the programs.


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Powered Industrial Truck (Forklift) Program Overview
Our Powered Industrial Truck program satisfies the initial training requirements established by OSHA in 29 CFR 1910.178. The Program describes Vehicle and Environmental training topics for employees in general industry, construction, shipyards, marine terminals and long shoring operations.

The program shall be customized for your workers, and will be performance-based per OSHA.
Classroom instruction will be combined with hands-on training.

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Boating Safety & Boom Deployment Program Overview
Our Boating Safety & Boom Deployment program provides to those individuals who have been trained at a minimum at the “first responder” according to 29 CFR 1910.120(q)(6)(ii) with additional training per OPA 90 as it relates to hazardous materials release on water for the purpose of protecting nearby persons, property, or the environment. Training will include Boat Handling and Safety, Boom Deployment, Properties of Oil, Hypothermia and Boom Decontamination. Students will also receive Massachusetts State Boating Licenses.

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Fall Protection Program Overview
Our 4-Hour Fall Protection training program satisfies the training requirements established by OSHA in 29 CFR 1910 Subpart D and is intended for all employees who in the course of their daily activities utilize fall protection equipment or work on ladders or platforms. The course is customized and teaches employees how to perform their duties in compliance with the General Industry Standards related to Walking & Working Surfaces.


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Arc Flash Awareness/Electrical Training Program Overview
Our Electrical Safety/Arc Flash Awareness program satisfies the training requirements established by OSHA in 29 CFR 1910 Subpart S, OSHA’s Lock Out / Tag Out standard (29 CFR 1910.147) and NFPA’s Arc Flash standard (70E) and is designed for employees who perform repair or maintain electrical equipment.

The program provides participants with classroom instruction about the electrical hazards in their workplace and strategies to protect themselves during maintenance and repair procedures.


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Back Safety & Ergonomics Training Program Overview
Our Back Safety & Ergonomics Training Programs satisfy the training requirements established by OSHA in 29 CFR 1910.151, 29 CFR 1903.1 & 29 CFR 1910.900.


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Bloodborne Pathogen Training Program Overview
Our Bloodborne Pathogen Training Program satisfies the training requirements established by OSHA in 29 CFR 1910.1030. This Program can be included in the American Heart, Heartsaver training programs.


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Hearing Protection & Personal Protective Equipment Training Program Overview
Our Hearing Protection and Personal Protective Equipment Training Programs satisfy the training requirements established by OSHA in 29 CFR 1910.95, 29 CFR 1926.101 and 29 CFR 1910.132 & 133.

OSHA requires the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) to reduce employee exposure to hazards when engineering and administrative controls are not feasible or effective in reducing these exposures to acceptable levels. The program addresses the hazards present; the selection, maintenance, and use of PPE.

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Respiratory Protection Training Program Overview
Our Respiratory Protection Program satisfies the training requirements established by OSHA in29 CFR 1910.134. A qualitative fit test will be conducted using air-purifying respirators (APRs) and will be accompanied by a form that will certify that the fit testing was completed during the training.


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Incipient Fire Training Program Overview
Our Incipient Fire Training Program satisfies the training requirements established by OSHA in 29 CFR 1910.155 & 157(a). The Incipient Stage Fire Fighting program familiarizes the participant with suppression techniques and the safe handling and operation of fire equipment.

Students will be able to identify the class of fire and to make a determination as to what suppression will work. Proper use of extinguishers and maintenance of equipment will be discussed in depth.


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Excavation Trenching & Competent Person Training Program Overview
Our Excavation & Trenching Competent Person program satisfies the training requirements, established by OSHA in 29 CFR 1926.651-652 and Subpart P. for supervisors responsible for excavations greater than five (5) feet. The program provides a review of safe work procedures emphasizing worker protection against cave-ins.


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Lock Out Tag Out Training Program Overview
Our Lock Out Tag Out program satisfies the training requirements established by OSHA in 29 CFR 1910.147. This program will cover the minimum performance requirements for the control of hazardous energy as it relates to the servicing and maintenance of machines and equipment in which the unexpected energization or start up of the machines or equipment, or release of stored energy could cause injury to employees.


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