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Advanced Accident Investigation

MTI Level Two Required Course (Management Track)

Certification/Maintenance Points Available

Full Day Seminar

Cost: $105.00

COURSE DESCRIPTION

The program is planned for one day.  Provide participants with a working knowledge of conducting an investigation using proper techniques for reducing the frequency and severity of occurrences.  The training will include class discussions, exercises, with small group breakout sessions for case studies and other activities. 

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Asbestos and Lead Awareness

MTI Level One Elective Course

Certification/Maintenance Points Available

Half-day Workshop

Cost: $75.00

COURSE DESCRIPTION

Construction trades routinely renovate and demolish buildings that were built prior to 1981.  These construction activities often result in contact with asbestos-containing materials.  General industry employers are also subject to asbestos rules and regulations.  Asbestos Awareness Training is required annually for employees whose work activities may contact asbestos-containing materials (ACM) or presumed asbestos-containing materials (PACM), but do not disturb ACM or PACM during their work activities.  Lead is found both in industry and in construction, and poses a threat to all who come into contact with it.  This combined training consists of information regarding asbestos and lead and their various forms and uses.  Training also includes information on the health effects associated with asbestos and/or lead exposure.  Attendees will receive their two-hour, Class IV Asbestos Awareness certification card.

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Continuous Safety and Health Improvement

MTI Level Two Required Course (Management Track)

Certification/Maintenance Points Available

Full Day Seminar

Cost: $105.00

COURSE DESCRIPTION

This course moves beyond the initial development and implementation of a Safety & Health Management System (SHMS) to the ongoing responsibilities for evaluation, maintenance, and participation in the system to affect continuous improvement. This course focuses primarily on building and sustaining management commitment and employee involvement. It is highly recommended that students complete "Blueprint for a Safety and Health Management System" before taking this course.

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Creating a Positive Safety Culture

MTI Level Two Required Course (Management Track)

Certification/Maintenance Points Available

Full Day Seminar

Cost: $105.00

COURSE DESCRIPTION

This course will provide the knowledge and tools for participants to gain an understanding of the factors that affect culture and how it impacts safety performance. Management Leadership/ Commitment and Employee Involvement are the most critical components of having an effective Safety and Health Management System (SHMS). This course will use data, examples, case studies, and activities to illustrate best practices and assist participants in improving their company’s safety culture.

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Effective Safety and Health Training

MTI Level Two Required Course (Management Track)

Certification/Maintenance Points Available

Full Day Seminar

Cost: $105.00

COURSE DESCRIPTION

Many MIOSHA standards require employers to provide employees with training.  This course will provide suggestions and ideas for creating and conducting effective workplace health and safety training.  Strategies that work best for adult learners will be discussed including the use of activities to make training both fun and effective.  This class is designed for anyone responsible for developing and conducting training. The “hands-on” activities will provide an opportunity for participants to practice the skills learned.

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Electricity: The Invisible Killer

MTI Level One Required Course

Certification/Maintenance Points Available

Half-day Workshop

Cost: $75.00

COURSE DESCRIPTION

Electrocutions continue to be one of the leading causes of fatalities in construction.  This program will explain and illustrate the primary electrical hazards in and around construction.  There will be special emphasis on the importance of recognizing and eliminating hazards in order to avoid shock and/or electrocution in the work place.  Also covered in the program will be MIOSHA standards that apply to electrical hazards; what constitutes a fatal amount of current and when overhead lines need to be de-energized.

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Excavations: The Grave Danger

MTI Level One Elective Course

Certification/Maintenance Points Available

Half-day Workshop

Cost: $75.00

COURSE DESCRIPTION

This workshop will provide an overview of MIOSHA Part 9, Excavations, Trenching, and Shoring.  In addition, the electrical hazards and applicable regulations associated will be discussed.  It is designed to assist participants in identifying hazards in the workplace, especially those associated with mobile equipment.  There will be a brief description of soil mechanics.  There will be time for questions and answers during the course.

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Health Hazards In Construction

MTI Level One Elective Course

Certification/Maintenance Points Available

Half-day Workshop

Cost: $75.00

COURSE DESCRIPTION

This course will help educate and make the construction manager/worker aware of some typical occupational health hazards and potential health effects that are associated with the construction trade industry.  This workshop is designed to give the student an overview of the basics of industrial hygiene, as well as health issues that may be encountered in the construction industry.  Topics covered include lead, silica, cadmium, isocyanates, hexavalent chromium, and asbestos.  Students will be able to recognize potential problems with exposures and how to protect themselves with the use of engineering controls and personal protective equipment.
 
(Note: This course does not meet the requirements of the Class IV Asbestos Awareness Certification; that is provided in the MTI course:  Asbestos and Lead Awareness.)

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Job Safety Analysis Made Easy

MTI Level Two Required Course (Management Track)

Certification/Maintenance Points Available

Half-Day Workshop

Cost: $75.00

COURSE DESCRIPTION

Job Safety Analysis (JSA) has been identified as a key component in an effective Safety and Health Management System.  Training will provide attendees with the tools and knowledge required to prioritize, create, use, and review a JSA program to enhance their overall Safety and Health Management System.  In addition, worksite analysis is one of the five required elements used to judge a company’s readiness for inclusion in the prestigious Michigan Voluntary Protection STAR program.  The JSA training will help participants justify the need for a hazard identification program to their upper management and create buy-in from production employees. 

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Job Site Survey in Construction

MTI Level Two Requirement Course (Management Track)

Certification/Maintenance Points Available

Full day Seminar

Cost: $105.00

COURSE DESCRIPTION

Job site analysis and hazard prevention and control are key elements in an effective Safety and Health Management System (SHMS).  This course will look at the importance of properly conducting a job site survey and how to use the job site survey to monitor the effectiveness of a company’s SHMS.  This course will identify resources that can be used as a guide to help safety managers develop their job site inspection procedures and best practices.

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MIOSHA Construction 10-Hour Course

MTI Level One Required Course

Certification/Maintenance Points Available

Two Day Seminar

COURSE DESCRIPTION

This 10-hour program presents an overview of MIOSHA regulations for the construction industry.  Detailed information is presented to enable the participant to develop an accident prevention plan as required by Rule 114 of MIOSHA Construction Safety Standard Part 1, General Rules.  An overview of MIOSHA inspection procedures is presented, as well as the most frequently cited MIOSHA violations in the construction industry.  Participants gain detailed information regarding construction and health standards relative to the industry.  Emphasis will be placed on recognizing hazards and describing safe work practices to eliminate or control those hazards.  

Students will receive both MIOSHA and OSHA 10-hour cards upon successful completion of the class.

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MIOSHA Construction - Part 45 Fall Protection

MTI Level One Elective Course

Certification/Maintenance Points Available

Full Day Seminar

Cost: $105.00

COURSE DESCRIPTION

Attendees at this training will review the MIOSHA Part 45, Construction Safety Standard for Fall Protection including the latest OSHA and MIOSHA interpretations.  Examination of recent fatal falls in construction and discussion of the latest fall protection techniques for construction will be covered.  This class will also cover fall exposures for residential construction and MIOSHA fall protection criteria.

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MIOSHA Recordkeeping and Cost of Injuries

MTI Level One Elective Course

Certification/Maintenance Points Available

Full Day Seminar

Cost: $105.00

COURSE DESCRIPTION

This MIOSHA program is designed to help employers ensure that their organization complies with MIOSHA recordkeeping requirements as contained in MIOSHA Administrative Rules Part 11, Recording and Reporting of Occupational Injuries and Illnesses.  In addition to learning and understanding the “recordability” of work related injuries and illnesses, attendees will actively participate in a group exercise to complete the MIOSHA 300 log.  Using this data, participants calculate injury and illness rates and learn how to compare these rates to other companies with their North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS).  There will also be a segment devoted to identifying possible cost savings in a company’s workers’ compensation program.

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Part 12 - Scaffolds and Scaffold Platforms

MTI Level Two Required Course
(Compliance Track - Construction)

Certification/Maintenance Points Available

Full Day Seminar

Cost: $105.00

COURSE DESCRIPTION

Attendees will be indoctrinated on the contents of the MIOSHA Construction Safety Standard Part 12 Scaffolds and Scaffold Platforms.  This information will be conveyed through the use of power point, videos, lecture, and the use of a scale model frame scaffold.  The focus will be on the most commonly used scaffolds in the construction industry including ground supported, suspended, mobile, and rough terrain forklift scaffolds.  Also included will be the common hazards as well as best practices associated with the use of scaffolds.  At the conclusion of the course there will be a Q & A session followed by a quiz.

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Part 13 - Mobile Equipment and Work Zone Safety

MTI Level Two Required Course
(Compliance Track - Construction)

Certification/Maintenance Points Available

Full Day Seminar

Cost: $105.00

COURSE DESCRIPTION

Mobile equipment is used in most construction job sites today. Workers need to employ safe work practices while working with and around these powerful machines in order to not get caught in their deadly grasp. Construction sites are also near or within the roadways of public traffic. Work zone safety through communication to the public vehicle driver, work protocol, and planning is important to saving the lives of this growing workforce. This course provides knowledge of best practices, MIOSHA standards, and a brief overview of referenced 2005 Michigan Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MMUTCD) through a presentation, interactive instruction, practical exercises, and discussion with a knowledgeable instructor. This training session will provide attendees with job site hazard identification and evaluation knowledge. Mobile equipment safety topics include motor vehicles, material handling, and training requirements.  Work zone safety topics include traffic control devices, signage, plans, and employee training.  This is not a Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) MMUTCD Part 6 Temporary Traffic Control (TTC) training course.  

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Part 32 - Aerial Work Platforms

MTI Level Two Required Course
(Compliance Track - Construction)

Certification/Maintenance Points Available

Full Day Seminar

Cost: $105.00

COURSE DESCRIPTION

This seminar will provide an overview of the common hazards associated with aerial work platforms using case studies of actual accidents or photos of hazardous conditions.  MIOSHA Construction Safety Standards and how they apply will be discussed, as well as, development and the importance of implementation of an accident prevention program.

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Part 451 - Respiratory Protection

MTI Level Two Required Course
(Compliance Track - Construction)

Certification/Maintenance Points Available

Full Day Seminar

Cost: $105.00

COURSE DESCRIPTION

This full day course was developed to teach participants:  The requirements of Part 451, Respiratory Protection (1910.134), the necessary elements of a written respiratory protection program, MIOSHA interpretations of common questions about the Respiratory Protection Standard and the most common violations associated with the standard.  

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Parts 6, 33 & 433 - Personal Protective Equipment for General Industry and Construction Safety

MTI Level Two Required Course
(Compliance Track - General Industry & Construction)

Certification/Maintenance Points Available

Full Day Seminar

Cost: $105.00

COURSE DESCRIPTION

This course will provide the participant an overview of MIOSHA personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements contained in MIOSHA General Industry Parts 33 and 433, as well as MIOSHA Construction Part 6.  PPE requirements for other MIOSHA standards and MIOSHA’s instruction on the Application of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Standards (MIOSHA-STD-08-1) will also be addressed.  Methods for conducting and documenting hazard surveys, PPE selection and maintenance criteria, and PPE training requirements are described.  Sample PPE photos and scenarios will be included and discussed in the program. Tools for PPE hazard surveys will be provided to assist students in conducting and documenting hazard surveys in the workplace.

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Parts 17, 39, and 40 - Electrical Standards for General Industry & Construction

MTI Level Two Required Course
(Compliance Track - General Industry & Construction)

Certification/Maintenance Points Available

Two Day Seminar

Cost: $165.00

COURSE DESCRIPTION

This two-day seminar will thoroughly discuss the requirements of MIOSHA safety standards for electrical related work practices for both construction and general industry. Topics include complete review and interpretations of the standards, electrical safety case studies, important definitions, description of hazardous classifications, interactive discussions, and exercises designed to enforce the concepts presented. It is strongly recommended that students review MIOSHA General Industry Standards Parts 39 & 40 at www.michigan.gov/mioshastandards before attending this seminar.

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Parts 42, 92, & 430 - Hazard Communications and Right to Know Requirements for General Industry & Construction

MTI Level Two Required Course
(Compliance Track - General Industry & Construction)

Full Day Seminar

Cost: $105.00

Certification/Maintenance Points Available

COURSE DESCRIPTION

This course is designed to provide the learner with an understanding of the requirements of the MIOSHA Hazard Communication Standards for Construction Safety and Health, General Industry Safety, and Occupational Health, (Parts 42, 92, and 430) as well as Right-To-Know Requirements in Act 154.  After taking this class participants will be able to evaluate an existing hazard communication program and/or create and implement a hazard communication program for a workplace that does not have one.  The goal of the class will be to protect employees by increasing employer compliance with the requirements of this standard.  The class will also explain how, when, and why MIOSHA issues a citation for a violation of these standards.

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Supervisor's Role in Safety and Health

MTI Level One Elective Course

Certification/Maintenance Points Available

Full-Day Seminar

Cost: $105.00

COURSE DESCRIPTION

This seminar is an overview of topics covered in greater detail in the MIOSHA General Industry
10-Hour +.  This seminar is designed for both general industry and construction safety first line supervision, safety and health committee members, and management personnel.  Topics covered include employee safety and health training, accident investigation, hazard recognition, and self-inspection techniques.  This program gives tips to supervision on methods to integrate health and safety into their daily duties and responsibilities.  Using MIOSHA general industry and construction standards and required written programs as a baseline, supervisors are given suggestions to improve their safety and health hazard recognition skills.

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When MIOSHA Enforcement Visits

MTI Level One Elective Course

Half-Day Workshop

Cost: $75.00

Certification/Maintenance Points Available

COURSE DESCRIPTION

Attendees from both the construction and general industry sector will gain an insight of the process and procedures a MIOSHA compliance officer follows while conducting a workplace inspection and how to respond to MIOSHA citations.  Topics covered include inspection types, employer/employee rights and responsibilities, and penalty reduction factors.  This program will assist students in preparing for an inspection and students will work through a sample citation. Students will be provided with hands-on exercises to reinforce the principles that are discussed in the course.

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