Open Enrollment Courses
We offer regularly scheduled open enrollment courses to help clients meet their basic safety and regulatory needs while helping ensure that employees at all levels within an organization are properly trained. We regularly offer courses covering a variety of subjects. We look forward to seeing you 2025.
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Idaho AGC-Boise, ID
Excavation and Trenching Competent Person Certification Course Description: The course is designed to meet OSHA requirements for excavation and trenching competent person training. The course includes professional classroom theory instruction, participant handouts, final written exam, group activities, field exercises and practical evaluation.
Curriculum covers OSHA regulatory requirements including, inspections and identification of potential and existing hazards inherent to working in or around excavations and trenches, prevention of trench collapses, atmospheric and water hazards, entry and exit requirements, working with heavy machinery, materials handling, traffic controls, overhead and underground utilities. and protective systems including sloping, shoring, and shielding. Participants will be familiarized with prevention methods, and the duties and responsibilities of the Competent Person at an excavation site.
Excavation and Trenching Field Exercise and Practical Evaluation: Course includes construction site training on worker safety while performing excavation and trenching activities. Participants will create an excavation plan, conduct site hazard assessments, practice soil sampling techniques, and select and inspect protective systems for entry.
What is an excavation or trench: An Excavation is any man-made cut, cavity, trench, or depression formed by earth removal. A Trench is a narrow excavation where the depth is greater than the width
Who Should Attend: Required for employer designated Competent Persons. OSHA requires that there be a Competent Person present whenever workers enter an excavation or trench. All workers that are exposed to excavation and trenching operations are required to be trained in the hazards and safe work practices.
IMPORTANT CONSIDERATIONS
Safety Equipment Required: Attending participants are required to bring Hardhat, Safety Glasses, Work Gloves, Work Boots, Reflective Vest or Jacket and wear proper Work Clothing for participation in the excavation and trenching practical exercise.
Trenching Equipment Recommended: Participating workgroups are encouraged to bring working atmospheric monitor, ventilation equipment, and protective systems (shoring, shielding) for field exercise.
Completion Requirements: Participants are required to be present and actively participate in all learning activities including hands-on exercises and written exam to receive certification. Employees will receive a certification of completion and a competent person card by actively participating in the course and demonstrating knowledge in the classroom and at the training site. Initial training before associated job tasks and refresher training whenever processes, procedures or requirements change.
Learning Aids: Participants should come prepared with a note pad and pen. Guides and handouts will be provided at the start of the course. The presentation and materials are in English (Spanish translated courses are available upon request).
Course Length: Approximately 8 hours including classroom theory followed by excavation and trenching field exercises. We will be covering a great deal of information in a short period of time; your punctuality will be greatly appreciated.
Pricing:
Association Member Pricing: $125.00
Non-Member Pricing: $145.00
Registration: To enroll in this Idaho AGC sponsored course please follow the Registration Now link below, and provide the information requested. Cancellations are subject to Idaho AGC Refund Policy. Northwest Safety retainer clients can contact us directly for enrollment at 208-465-0215.
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Idaho AGC-Boise, ID
Confined Space Competent Person Course Description: The course is designed to meet OSHA requirements for confined space competent person training. The course includes professional classroom theory instruction, participant handouts, final written exam, group activities, field exercises and practical evaluation.
Curriculum covers OSHA regulatory requirements including, identifying types of confined spaces; the specific risks and hazards of confined spaces, and emergency procedures so employee can perform duties assigned. Includes training on attendant, entrant, and entry supervisor duties. Participants will be trained on basic atmospheric testing procedures, general ventilation practices, and common entry procedures. Participants will be familiarized with prevention methods, and the duties and responsibilities of the Competent Person at a confined space entry site.
Confined Space Field Exercise and Practical Evaluation: Course includes construction site training on worker safety while performing confined space entry and non-entry rescue activities. Participants will practice making confined space rescues by simulating rescue operations in which they remove manikins or participants from a confined space.
What is a confined space: A confined space has the following characteristics: Its size and shape allow an employee to enter it, it has limited openings for participants to enter and exit, and it is not designed for continuous employee occupancy.
Who Should Attend: Required for employer designated Competent Persons. OSHA requires that there be a Competent Person present whenever workers enter a confined space. All workers who perform confined space work by supervising, entering, or are responsible for attendant non-entry rescue duties are recommended to attend.
IMPORTANT CONSIDERATIONS
Safety Equipment Required: Attending participants are required to bring Hardhat, Safety Glasses, Work Gloves, Work Boots, Reflective Vest or Jacket and wear proper Work Clothing for participation in the confined space practical exercise.
Confined Space Equipment Recommended: Participating workgroups are encouraged to bring fall protection harness, tripod, hoist, or entry system, and working atmospheric monitor, and ventilation equipment for field exercise.
Completion Requirements: Participants are required to be present and actively participate in all learning activities including hands-on exercises and written exam to receive certification. Employees will receive a certification of completion and a competent person card by actively participating in the course and demonstrating knowledge in the classroom and at the training exercise site.
Learning Aids: Participants should come prepared with a note pad and pen. Guides and handouts will be provided at the start of the course. The presentation and materials are in English (Spanish courses are available upon request).
Course Length: Approximately 8 hours including classroom theory followed by confined space field exercises. We will be covering a great deal of information in a short period of time; your punctuality will be greatly appreciated.
Pricing:
Association Member Pricing: $125.00
Non-Member Pricing: $145.00
Registration: To enroll in this Idaho AGC sponsored course please follow the Registration Now link below, and provide the information requested. Cancellations are subject to Idaho AGC Refund Policy. Northwest Safety retainer clients can contact us directly for enrollment at 208-465-0215.
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Idaho AGC-Boise, ID
Health and Safety Institute BLS Course Description: Adult First Aid with CPR and AED training program designed specifically for the occupational first aid provider. This extremely flexible program will help employers meet OSHA and other federal and state regulatory requirements for training employees how to respond and care for medical emergencies at work. Upon successful completion participants receive a certification card to document the training. This certification is valid for two years from the date of the course.
Who Should Attend: Required for occupational first aid providers and employees who have confined space rescue duties. We also recommended training for all other individuals who desire CPR, AED, and first aid knowledge and skills with a focus on adults.
IMPORTANT CONSIDERATIONS
Safety Information: Please wear loose, comfortable clothing. You will be practicing skills that require working on your hands and knees, bending, standing, and lifting. If you have any physical conditions that might prevent these activities, please inform one of the instructors immediately upon arrival. The instructor may be able to adjust the equipment if you have health or injury concerns.
Completion Requirements: Participants are required to be present and actively participate in all learning activities including hands-on exercises and written exam to receive certification. The presentation and materials are in English (Spanish translated courses are available upon request).
Learning Aids: Participants should come prepared with a notepad and pen. Guides and handouts will be provided at the start of the course. We will be covering a great deal of information in a short period of time; your punctuality will be greatly appreciated.
Course Length: Approximately 4 hours including classroom theory and activities.
Pricing:
Association Member Pricing: $85.00
Non-Member Pricing: $95.00
Registration: To enroll in this Idaho AGC sponsored course please follow the Registration Now link below, and provide the information requested. Cancellations are subject to Idaho AGC Refund Policy. Northwest Safety retainer clients can contact us directly for enrollment at 208-465-0215.
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Idaho AGC-Boise, ID
Health and Safety Institute BLS Course Description: Adult First Aid with CPR and AED training program designed specifically for the occupational first aid provider. This extremely flexible program will help employers meet OSHA and other federal and state regulatory requirements for training employees how to respond and care for medical emergencies at work. Upon successful completion participants receive a certification card to document the training. This certification is valid for two years from the date of the course.
Who Should Attend: Required for occupational first aid providers and employees who have confined space rescue duties. We also recommended training for all other individuals who desire CPR, AED, and first aid knowledge and skills with a focus on adults.
IMPORTANT CONSIDERATIONS
Safety Information: Please wear loose, comfortable clothing. You will be practicing skills that require working on your hands and knees, bending, standing, and lifting. If you have any physical conditions that might prevent these activities, please inform one of the instructors immediately upon arrival. The instructor may be able to adjust the equipment if you have health or injury concerns.
Completion Requirements: Participants are required to be present and actively participate in all learning activities including hands-on exercises and written exam to receive certification. The presentation and materials are in English (Spanish translated courses are available upon request).
Learning Aids: Participants should come prepared with a notepad and pen. Guides and handouts will be provided at the start of the course. We will be covering a great deal of information in a short period of time; your punctuality will be greatly appreciated.
Course Length: Approximately 4 hours including classroom theory and activities.
Pricing:
Association Member Pricing: $85.00
Non-Member Pricing: $95.00
Registration: To enroll in this Idaho AGC sponsored course please follow the Registration Now link below, and provide the information requested. Cancellations are subject to Idaho AGC Refund Policy. Northwest Safety retainer clients can contact us directly for enrollment at 208-465-0215.
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Idaho AGC-Boise, ID
Health and Safety Institute BLS Course Description: Adult First Aid with CPR and AED training program designed specifically for the occupational first aid provider. This extremely flexible program will help employers meet OSHA and other federal and state regulatory requirements for training employees how to respond and care for medical emergencies at work. Upon successful completion participants receive a certification card to document the training. This certification is valid for two years from the date of the course.
Who Should Attend: Required for occupational first aid providers and employees who have confined space rescue duties. We also recommended training for all other individuals who desire CPR, AED, and first aid knowledge and skills with a focus on adults.
IMPORTANT CONSIDERATIONS
Safety Information: Please wear loose, comfortable clothing. You will be practicing skills that require working on your hands and knees, bending, standing, and lifting. If you have any physical conditions that might prevent these activities, please inform one of the instructors immediately upon arrival. The instructor may be able to adjust the equipment if you have health or injury concerns.
Completion Requirements: Participants are required to be present and actively participate in all learning activities including hands-on exercises and written exam to receive certification. The presentation and materials are in English (Spanish translated courses are available upon request).
Learning Aids: Participants should come prepared with a notepad and pen. Guides and handouts will be provided at the start of the course. We will be covering a great deal of information in a short period of time; your punctuality will be greatly appreciated.
Course Length: Approximately 4 hours including classroom theory and activities.
Pricing:
Association Member Pricing: $85.00
Non-Member Pricing: $95.00
Registration: To enroll in this Idaho AGC sponsored course please follow the Registration Now link below, and provide the information requested. Cancellations are subject to Idaho AGC Refund Policy. Northwest Safety retainer clients can contact us directly for enrollment at 208-465-0215.