By Jason Tyson
Public Information Offi cer
NC Labor Commissioner Cherie Berry joined offi cials from the
N.C. Department of Labor in Raleigh on June 1 to celebrate the SHARP
Construction closing ceremony of the Holy Name of Jesus Catholic
Cathedral by Clancy & Theys. Commissioner Berry presented Clancy
& Theys, the general contractor of the site, with a SHARP certifi cate,
which recognizes employers who have developed and maintained
effective safety and health programs at their worksites. Clancy & Theys
has been a SHARP Construction participant since April 28, 2015. This
is Clancy & Theys fi rst SHARP Construction project with NCDOL.
“A worker told me it’s the opportunity of a lifetime to work on a
project that has been blessed by God,” Commissioner Berry told
workers at the site. “As I look at the cathedral, I simply cannot believe
it and am awed by the talent and artistry of the workmanship, for it is
truly inspiring. This is your legacy, and for as long as you live you can
ride by here and point to it and say with pride, ‘I helped build this’.”
Construction began in January of 2015 on the 45,000-square foot
cathedral, which is located on a 45-acre site on Centennial Parkway in Raleigh. The cathedral was designed by O’Brien and Keane architects from
Arlington, Virginia, and featured nearly 2,000 workers from over 100 different subcontractor fi rms to complete the work.
Once completed and open , the cathedral will have a seated capacity of 1,920 worshippers and will be the Catholic Diocese of Raleigh’s largest facility
among its 96 parishes. The cathedral’s dome alone was transported by 25 different trucks and hoisted into place using a large crane.
“This has been a highly successful project with a lot of talented people involved,” said Rod Wilce, safety consultant with NCDOL’s Consultative
Services Bureau. “We are proud to award Clancy & Theys this SHARP certifi cate, which shows that they have gone above and beyond what is required
for department’s safety and health standards at this location.”
Clancy & Theys is expected to offi cially hand over the $41 million
completed cathedral to the Diocese in the next two to three weeks, with an
unveiling to the public expected in late July.
       	         	
       
   
        	
   
      	  

   
     

            
 

Commissioner Berry Awards SHARP Construction
Closing Certifi cate to Clancy & Theys
May-June 2017
NCDOL certifi es Clancy & Theys as a participant in the Safety and Health
Achievement Recognition Program (SHARP) on Thursday, June 1. The
program recognizes small to mid-size employers that develop and maintain
effective safety and health programs. (L-R): Rod Wilce, safety consultant,
NCDOL; Labor Commissioner Cherie Berry; Tick Clancy, president, Clancy
& Theys; Adam Ray and Bill Ogle site superintendents, Clancy & Theys.
Commissioner Berry and other labor offi cials prepare for a tour of the
45,000-square foot Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Cathedral.
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The Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Cathedral looms in the background as
Commissioner Berry prepares for the SHARP presentation.
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I am in the midst of our very busy Safety Awards banquet
season, which comes to a close later this month. But as I
travel the state applauding companies who put safety above
all else, I recently took time out to participate in The National
Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction.
This crucial campaign helps encourage employers to
set aside time to discuss the importance of fall prevention
measures with their employees. In several locations around
the state, our department held a series of stand-down events
that attracted over a thousand attendees, and I was proud
and honored to be a part of it.
A lack of fall protection is our OSH Division’s most
frequently cited violation, proving that these deaths are
preventable when employers provide the right safety
equipment and properly train workers in their use.
This year’s campaign focused on falls from roofs, ladders
and scaffolds, which accounted for more than a third of all
fall fatalities in the construction industry. And these injuries
and deaths, these tragedies, are preventable. Our message
is“safety pays and falls cost.” We emphasize planning ahead
and providing the right equipment; such as guard rails or
safety harnesses, lines and anchors, and training, to all
employees.
These simple steps can save lives. Whether working on
roofs or scaffolds, climbing ladders, or performing any work
from heights, falls can be prevented with the right equipment
and training. Please take a minute to read the article on
page 6 about some of the construction contractors that
participated in North Carolina and the types of training
provided.
Inside this edition:
NCDOL Issues Pool Safety Hazard Alert page 3
New Standard for Walking-Working Surfaces page 4
NCDOL Presents Star Award to Powers & Thomas page 4
OSH Advisory Council page 5
NCDOL Celebrates New Partnership page 5
Upcoming Sessions of Free E-Verify Webinars page 5
North Carolina’s Stand-Down for Fall Prevention page 6
Deadly Mistakes page 7
Workplace Worries page 7
Bulletin Board page 8
From Labor
Commissioner
Cherie Berry
Editor ................................................................... Jason Tyson
Assistant Editor ........................... Mary Katherine Pegram
Layout and Design ..............................................Jeff Wilson
Publications Bureau Chief ......................... Mike Daniels
1101 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1101
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All photographs, graphics and illustrations are property of the N.C. Department of Labor
or are used by permission/license of their respective copyright holders.
Recognition Roundup
Recognition Roundup identifi es businesses that qualify for one of the
N.C. Department of Labor’s recognition programs. Congratulations to all
of the recent award recipients. To view a complete list of all North Carolina
Star recipient companies, click here.
To view a complete list of all North Carolina general industry SHARP
companies, visit www.nclabor.com/osha/consult/sharp_sites.pdf
Safety and Health Achievement Recognition Program
(SHARP) *Recertifi cation
Pelican Packaging Company, Halifax*
Cape Fear Public Utility Authority,
Sweeney Water Treatment Plant, Wilmington*
Cape Fear Public Utility Authority, Wilmington*
Wrightsville Farms Mgmt. dba Jungle Rapids, Wilmington*
Aplix, Inc, Charlotte*
Ball Dermpath PA, Greensboro*
BSI Acquisitions Corp- Balance System, Statesville*
Theiman Manufacturing Technologies, Ellenboro*
SHARP Construction
Clancy & Theys, Raleigh
Carolina Star *Recertifi cation
Firestone Fibers & Textiles Company, LLC – Kings Mountain
Balfour Beatty Rail, Goldsboro*
A Division of Balfour Beatty Infrastructure, Inc.
ConvaTec, Inc., Greensboro*
Honeywell International, Inc., Rocky Mount*
Huntsman International, LLC, Charlotte*
Syngenta Crop Protection, LLC, Greensboro*
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By Jason Tyson, Public Information Offi cer
As pools across the state begin to open for the summer season, the
N.C. Department of Labor is urging residents to make themselves
more aware of potential life-threatening electrical hazards around
pool areas. To help increase public awareness of this issue, the
department issued a pool safety hazard alert to the public, which
can be viewed here.
On Labor Day weekend in 2016, a fatality occurred at a swimming
pool in Raleigh, when the water became electrifi ed due to a faulty
water-pump connected to a deteriorated electrical system. The
electrical system had not been tested or inspected for about three
decades. This incident prompted a review of the safety requirements
and recommendations swimming pool operators should use when
dealing with electricity around pools.
“We want to ensure that people feel completely safe when they
visit their swimming pools,” said Labor Commissioner Cherie
Berry. “Pools are meant to be a safe and fun experience for families,
but swimmers should be aware of all of the potential risks, including
hazards involving electricity.”
The Labor Department’s Occupational Safety and Health Division
will periodically develop alerts following an event, in an effort
to prevent additional incidents from occurring. Some counties in
the state have since recommended that pool operators within their
jurisdictions conduct electrical inspections at swimming pool
facilities to ensure no hazards are present. N.C. health law requires
inspections at swimming pools, but these inspections do not
currently include electrical equipment. A new state law, however,
is currently being considered by the General Assembly to address
this issue.
“There are many community pools that were initially built in
the 1970’s and 1980’s that are still in use across the state. Building
codes do not currently require that electrical equipment installed
in prior years meet current code unless a system is replaced,” said
Kevin Beauregard, director of the Occupational Safety and Health
Division. “As we enter the beginning of the pool season in many areas, we hope that this information may be helpful in preventing a similar
tragedy in our state.”
NCDOL Issues Pool Safety Hazard Alert
Swimming pools are enjoyed by millions of people around the
world each year. When thinking of dangers associated with swimming,
electrical hazards don’t typically come to mind. However, pools utilize
numerous pieces of electrical equipment and water and chlorine are
excellent conductors of electricity. According to the United States
Consumer Product Safety Commission, from 1990 to 2003, there were
approximately 60 deaths and 50 serious injuries from electrical equipment
in and around swimming pools. In addition, from 2003 to 2014, 14 deaths
by electrocution in swimming pools were reported.
Raleigh, N.C.: On Labor Day weekend 2016, one such fatality occurred
when a swimming pool became electri􀂿􋼠 ed due to a faulty water-pump
connected to a deteriorated electrical system. The electrical system had not
been tested/inspected for approximately three decades.
Electricity and the Human Body
Electrical current naturally passes through the human body on a daily
basis, which allows necessary functions like movement and breathing.
However, when current is introduced into the body from an outside source,
depending on the current level, it can cause detrimental effects. Even small
amounts of current can cause painful shocks, resulting in possible loss of
muscle control. In some cases, the individual may be able to free himself
from the electrical source, receiving only minor injuries. However, if the
individual is exposed to even small amounts of current while swimming,
the individual could drown while immobilized. This is known as electric
shock drowning. Electrocution is when the current traveling through the
body results in death and is often associated with high levels of current
that cause cardiac arrest, respiratory arrest, severe muscular contractions,
severe nerve damage and burns. If water becomes electri􀂿􋼠 ed, swimmers,
lifeguards, and/or pool operators are at risk of receiving electrical shocks and
could lose their lives from either electric shock drowning or electrocution.
Signs of Exposure to Electricity
Some tell-tale signs of possible current
in the water is when swimmers experience
a tingling sensation, experience unusual pain,
suddenly have dif􀂿􋼠 cultly swimming or
receive a minor electrical shock touching a
metal rail or ladder. Swimmers experiencing
any of these signs should immediately
exit the pool, avoiding metal rails and
ladders and notify the lifeguard. If possible,
all electrical power equipment at the pool
should be turned off immediately.
Additionally, if a swimmer seems to be
attached to a metal rail or ladder, or if a
swimmer suddenly becomes motionless in
the water, the swimmer may be experiencing
an electrical shock. If a swimmer is suddenly
motionless in the water and electrical current
is suspected, do not jump in to rescue them.
Rescue
To perform a rescue, use a 􀂿􋼠 berglass shepherd’s crook/rescue hook and
do not touch any metal railing or ladder. If a 􀂿􋼠 berglass shepherd’s crook/
rescue hook is not available, turn off all electrical power immediately and
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Occupational Safety and Health Division
1101 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1101
Cherie Berry, Commissioner of Labor
1-800-625-2267 􀂊􈨠 www.nclabor.com
Swimming Pool Electrical Hazards
Metal rails and ladders in pools can
become energized and should be
avoided when exiting a potentially
electri􀂿􋼠 ed pool.
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HA2050
Swimming pools are enjoyed by millions of people around the world each year.
If 􀂿􋼠 berglass rescue hooks are not available, turn off all electrical power and call 911.
The latest Hazard Alert release addresses electrical hazards in and around
swimming pools.
Beat the Heat with our informative
Heat Stress Prevention Quick Card!
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By Melissa Scally, Safety Standards Offi cer
The federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) published a new standard for walking-working surfaces in general
industry on Nov. 18, 2016 with an effective date of Jan. 17, 2017. The standard, which is located in 29 CFR 1910 Subpart D—Walking-Working
Surfaces—closely resembles standards for fall protection and scaffolding in construction and is consistent with much of the previous general
industry walking-working surfaces standard. However, there are some notable differences:
The new walking-working surfaces standard provides fall protection requirements and fl exibility similar to that found in the
construction standard, 29 CFR 1926 Subpart M – Fall Protection.
Scaffolds must meet the requirements of the construction standard, 29 CFR 1926 Subpart L – Scaffolds.
There is a phase-in of ladder safety systems or personal fall arrest systems on fi xed ladders.
There is a phase-out of qualifi ed climbers on outdoor advertising structures.
Rope descent systems have been added to the standard.
Employees are to be trained on fall and equipment hazards with training presented in a manner that employees understand.
The effective date of the new standard for employers working in states under federal OSHA jurisdiction was Jan. 17, 2017. The standard
became effective in North Carolina May 1, 2017. North Carolina will follow the subsequent effective dates for the remaining provisions in the
fi nal rule. However, there will be a delay of enforcement on the employee training provisions of the standard until Sept. 1, 2017.
The NCDOL’s Education, Training and Technical Assistance Bureau will be hosting webinars on the new rule, beginning in April. Details
and online registration can be found on the NCDOL website: www.labor.communications.its.state.nc.us/OSHPublic/ETTA/class_regist/
calendar.cfm. Additional information can be found on the A to Z Topic Page – Walking-Working Surfaces at: www.nclabor.com/osha/etta/A_
to_Z_Topics/walkingworking.htm
New Standard for Walking-Working Surfaces in General Industry
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The N.C. Department of Labor awarded Powers & Thomas Midway
Entertainment Amusement Star status through the department’s
voluntary ride safety program earlier this year.
The distinction is given to amusement device companies that go
above and beyond what is required by state law in North Carolina.
The companies are required to apply for the award and then complete
a two-week review process administered by NCDOL’s Elevator and
Amusement Device Bureau.
“This special award helps us recognize excellence in safety on
amusement rides and midways,” Labor Commissioner Cherie Berry
said. “Powers & Thomas have exceeded the expectations that our laws
require and I congratulate them for this honor.”
Owners and operators Eddie Powers and Ronnie “RD” Thomas
were presented with the Amusement Star fl ag and a certifi cate from
Labor offi cials in Knightdale on Thursday, March 30, at a carnival the
company operates.
Powers & Thomas, who are based in Wilmington, have been in
business together since 2015.
NCDOL Presents Amusement Star Award to Powers & Thomas
Phil Hooper, NCDOL deputy commissioner of Standards and Inspections,
presents Powers & Thomas with the Amusement Star fl ag and certifi cate on
Thursday, March 30, in Knightdale. (L-R): Ron Thomas, Sr., Eddie Powers,
Hooper, Ronnie “RD” Thomas.
Follow NCDOL on: 1-800-NC-LABOR
www.nclabor.com
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The 11-member OSH Advisory Council is composed of safety and health
professionals who advise, consult with and make recommendations to the
commissioner of labor on matters associated with the administration of the
Occupational Safety and Health Act of North Carolina. The members include
three representatives from management, three representatives from labor, four
representatives of the public sector and one representative of the public
sector with knowledge of migrant labor. Their meetings are open to the public.
The OSH Advisory Council members discuss a number of items during a meeting in
Raleigh on Wednesday, April 5.
OSH Advisory Council Meeting Held April 5 in Raleigh
Labor Commissioner Cherie Berry joined senior OSH Division staff on April 6 to help celebrate a new partnership with Fluor
Enterprises Inc. at its DAPI US Project, which is located at the Novo Nordisk facility in Clayton.
The goal of this partnership is to improve the safety and health of the employees working at this construction site. The partnership
will provide incentives to participating contractors to voluntarily improve their safety and health performance such as deferment from
programmed inspections, technical assistance, partnership team quarterly walk-throughs, and safety and health training assistance.
Commissioner Berry delivered remarks and gave a brief overview. They then gathered with representatives of Fluor to complete the
partnership signing and toured the facility.
NCDOL Celebrates New Partnership with Fluor
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has upcoming dates for its free E-Verify webinars for businesses. During each session,
attendees will learn about E-Verify, the free and easy-to-use service that lets employers verify the employment eligibility of new employees.
Sessions usually last one hour.
As of July 1, 2013, employers with 25 or more employees in North Carolina were required to use E-Verify to check work authorization
for all new hires. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security, in conjunction with the N.C. Department of Labor, set up webinar dates
specifi cally for North Carolina employers to inform them about E-Verify.
Upcoming Webinar Dates:
Wednesday, July 19, at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 16, at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 6, at 2 p.m.
To learn more about the webinars, visit www.nclabor.com/legal/e_verify/webinars.htm.
Upcoming Sessions of Free E-Verify Webinars
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10-Hour Construction Industry
Awareness Course
June 28-29, Asheville
Click here for more information.
For more upcoming classes, courses,
seminars, webinars and workshops,
see our Bulletin Board on page 7.
By Robert O’Neal, Education and Training Specialist
The National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction
encourages employers to set aside time to discuss the importance of
fall prevention measures. In North Carolina, NCDOL held a series
of stand-down events that attracted over a thousand attendees, and
featured Labor Commissioner Cherie Berry at several events.
“The stand-down is an opportunity for employers to take some
time during the work week to pause and talk about fall protection
and prevention,” Commissioner Berry said. “Companies gather with
their workers to discuss topics such as ladder safety, scaffolding
safety and roofi ng work safety. Falls are the leading cause of death
in the construction industry so we must work together to prevent
them.”
Commissioner Berry emphasized that lack of fall protection is the
most frequently cited OSHA violation, proving that these deaths are
preventable when employers provide the right safety equipment and
properly train workers how to use it. She also told those gathered in
attendance that people who fall are not just numbers, they have faces, they are mothers, grandmothers, fathers, grandfathers or sisters and brothers
of someone.
This event brought together employers, workers, and safety associations across North Carolina and the country to pause work on the jobsites and
focus on preventing falls through talks, demonstrations, inspection of fall equipment, training and more. The Stand-Down has been a tremendous
success over the last few years and it reaches thousands of workers.
Joining OSHA in raising awareness about fall-related incidents are several partners. This year’s event brought together the following companies
in North Carolina: Barnhill Construction, Clancy & Theys Construction, Gilbane Building Co., DPR Construction, Balfour Beatty Construction,
and Choate Construction. In addition, Builders Mutual Insurance Co. partnered with both Niblock and Royal Oaks Homes to provide safety
awareness training.
These companies partnered with the Department of Labor to
voluntarily stop work to focus on these hazards and ways to prevent
them. Every day, construction workers leave home to build our homes,
businesses or work on our inner structure. By day’s end, not all of them
will return home. Each year, hundreds of workers die and thousands
more suffer serious injuries because they fell and lacked the right safety
equipment or knowledge to prevent it. This is why fall prevention
awareness is essential.
Lamar Advertising supported NCDOL’s efforts to raise awareness
about fall prevention from elevated surfaces by donating billboard
space throughout North Carolina promoting the stand-down.
During these tailgate to educate events, Builders Mutual risk
management trainers presented bilingual safety talks while NCDOL
staff demonstrated proper wear and use of personal protective equipment.
Little Giant Ladder Systems Inc. provided onsite ladder demonstrations
to show proper ladder safety techniques. Additionally, risk management
representatives in our market footprint will meet with policyholders
on their job-sites to provide fall protection safety information and encourage them to stand-down for safety.
“Presenting Tailgate to Educate events during the 2017 OSHA National Safety Stand-Down provides a platform for Builders Mutual to
reiterate the importance of fall protection and general job-site safety,” said Mike Gerber, senior vice president/chief marketing offi cer at Builders
Mutual Insurance Co. “Partnering with the NCDOL and Little Giant Ladder Systems helps us provide additional education for workers to help
them stay safe on their job-sites.”
You would be hard pressed to fi nd a single construction site anywhere in America where fall protection rules and regulations were not being
violated. Whether it’s improperly adjusting a harness, not completely enclosing your work area in guardrails, using a lanyard that’s too long for
the height at which a worker is working, or failing to utilize fall protection altogether, any safety professional or compliance offi cer could identify
several violations or hazards on each and every construction site.
That’s why this campaign has become a nationwide effort to remind and educate employers and workers in the construction industry of the
serious dangers of falls, the leading cause of deaths in the construction industry. These provide an opportunity for employers to pause work
and have a conversation with workers about fall hazards, protective methods, and the company’s safety policies, goals and expectations. It also
provided an opportunity for workers to talk to management about fall hazards they see and how to prevent them in the future.
North Carolina’s Stand-Down for Fall Prevention in Construction
Commissioner Berry attends the Fall Protection Stand Down Event on May 9
in Raleigh where she addresses workers regarding worksite safety.
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Construction workers gather by Labor One, the NCDOL training unit, for Fall
Protection and Prevention Training.
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By Judyth Niconienko
State Plan Coordinator
Fatal Event: On Feb. 28, 2014, a 43-year-old
excavator operator was in the process of clearing
trees when a 75-foot section of a tree fell onto the cab
crushing both the cab and the victim.
Investigative Findings: Two workers were employed to clear trees
and brush off a four acre lot. A Caterpillar 315L excavator was being
used to clear trees from the property by pushing over the trees. Once
on the ground the limbs were removed from the trees and the trunks
cut using a chainsaw. They were then removed from the site.
At the time of the incident the victim was working alone at the site.
It was the last day of work and he was attempting to remove the last
few trees. A neighbor was watching the operation from his private
residence and saw the victim attempt to push over a 97-foot tall by
15-inch diameter pine tree with the excavator. During the attempted
removal the tree snapped and an approximate 75-foot length of tree
fell back onto the cab of the excavator crushing the roof of the cab and
the victim. The neighbor called for help.
Discussion: An excavator’s main purpose and design is to dig out
materials from the ground. If equipment is used for any task other
than its original design purpose it should then meet the operational
safety requirements for its new use. In this case the employer lacked
the knowledge and training to recognize the hazards associated with
tree removal. He did not identify that the excavator lacked the proper
protection and that it was not an appropriate or safe choice to use for
felling trees. When the excavator was used for tree felling (logging)
it became a ‘mechanical felling device’ and should then have met the
protective capabilities as described in the code which includes overhead
Falling Object Protective Structures (FOPS) or Falling Objects Guard
System (FOGS). The excavator was being used for tree removal but it
was not suitable for this type of operation.
Recommendations:
 If using a piece of equipment for a purpose it was not inherently
designed for, evaluate the potential hazards to the operator.
 If there are no FOPS or FOGS on a piece of equipment, then
it should not be used for felling trees as it will put the operator
in danger.
 Care must be taken whenever a tree has to be taken down or
removed. Always assess the hazards and the appropriate safety
devices and personal protective equipment for all persons
working on the site.
 Make sure everyone on the site has received the appropriate
safety training.
By Christine Ryan, Administrator
Wage and Hour Bureau
Q: “After the latest tornado warning in our area, I asked my employer about adverse weather leave. Our HR Director
said that the company did not have a leave policy for weather-related incidents. Is that legal?”
A: Private employers are not required by either state or federal law to offer adverse weather leave, even if there is
a state of emergency in your area. The choice to offer adverse weather leave is up to the employer. If an employer does offer adverse
weather leave, the policy needs to be in writing and applied equally to all employees in a class of workers. For example, an employer
may designate certain types of employees as “essential” and therefore required to come to work regardless of weather. If an employee in
that class fails to come to work, he or she may be disciplined under the policy. If an employer does not offer adverse weather leave, the
employer may require you to come to work even during a storm. However, employees should make smart decisions and always proceed
with caution if venturing out during a weather event.
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Mine and Quarry Training
Part 46 New Miner Training
June 6, Winston-Salem
Aug. 22, Greensboro
Part 46 Annual Refresher Training
June 8, Winston-Salem
Aug. 24, Greensboro
New Miner Training
June 12-14, Wake Forest
July 17-19, Wake Forest
Aug. 14-16, Wake Forest
Annual Refresher Training
June 15, Wake Forest
July 20, Wake Forest
Aug. 17, Wake Forest
First Aid Training
June 7, Winston-Salem
Aug. 23, Greensboro
To register for any of these classes,
call the Mine and Quarry Bureau at 919-807-2790.
10-Hour Construction Industry
Awareness Course in Spanish
June 28, Charlotte
Click here for more information.
Aug. 29-30, High Point
Click here for more information.
This course will be delivered in Spanish and will provide participants
10 hours of instruction that will address the many recognized hazards of
the construction industry. During this awareness course, the “Big Four”
hazards (falls, electrical, struck by and caught in between) will be included
as part of the two-day training session.
This course is designed to help employers understand OSH regulatory
requirements and also ensure employers and employees understand the
requirements necessary in providing an acceptable safety and health
program for the workplace. This course will provide a basic overview of
the Construction Industry Safety and Health Standards, 29 CFR 1926.
Complying With OSHA
General Industry
Standards—Beginners Level
Aug. 16-17, Raleigh
Click here for more information.
This two-day course has been designed for new environmental, health and
safety (EHS) professionals who are responsible for safety and health at their
organization. The course covers general industry standards, state-specifi c
standards for the general industry and the recordkeeping standards.
OSH Webinar Courses
Visit the OSH Training Schedule Calendar here www.labor.
communications.its.state.nc.us/OSHPublic/ETTA/class_regist/
calendar.cfm to view upcoming safety courses. Check the calendar
for new courses being added soon.
Complying With OSHA
Construction Industry
Standards—Beginners Level
July 12-13, Raleigh
Click here for more information.
This two-day course has been designed for new environmental, health and
safety (EHS) professionals who are responsible for safety and health at their
organization. The course covers construction industry standards, state-specifi c
standards for the construction industry and the recordkeeping standards.
Long Term Care Workshops
Aug. 8, Raleigh
Click here for more information.
Aug. 15, Charlotte
Click here for more information.
This course provides an overview of safety and health hazards
associated with the long term care industry. Students will be presented
with information about regulatory requirements, long term care safety
and health risks, and methods to reduce or eliminate long term care
safety and health hazards. Nursing home administrators are eligible
for 7.0 CEU credits.