June 29 - July 1, 2010
OSHA 2250
Principles of Ergonomics Applied to Work-Related Musculoskeletal and Nerve Disorders
This course will familiarize participants with the application of ergonomic principles for the reduction of musculoskeletal stress and strain in the workplace with the goal of controlling or preventing workplace musculoskeletal and nerve disorders. Participants will conduct task analysis of jobs to identify risk factors and present plans for worker protection.
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June 22 - 24, 2010
OSHA 2225
Respiratory Protection
This course will teach participants how to establish, maintain, and monitor a respirator program following the OSHA requirements found in 29 CFR 1910.134. The proper selection and use of respiratory protection will be discussed and participants will learn to evaluate compliance with OSHA respiratory protection standards. Other specific topics include respiratory protection programs, fit testing, and respiratory protection equipment care and maintenance.
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June 15 - 17, 2010
OSHA 2264
Permit-Required Confined Space
This course will increase your knowledge of hazards associated with permit-required confined space entry. OSHA standards related to confined space entry will be covered including entry procedures, personal protective equipment, ventilation and purging requirements, calculations and techniques, and appropriate atmosphere testing equipment and related limitations. Participants will engage in hands-on training with explosion meters, oxygen meters, and other test equipment.
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June 8 - 11, 2010
OSHA 501
Trainer Course in OSHA Standards for General Industry
This course presents information on how Occupational Safety and Health Act provisions may be implemented in the workplace. Worker and employer rights and responsibilities under the OSH Act, the appeals process, recordkeeping, and voluntary protection programs will be covered. It includes an overview of OSHA’s general industry standards and the requirements of the more frequently referenced standards. Those who successfully complete the course and pass a multiple-choice test become outreach trainers, authorized to conduct both 10—and 30—hour general industry courses.
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June 1 - 3, 2010
OSHA 3095
Electrical Standards
This course utilizes the OSHA standards and the National Electrical Code to provide an overview of electrical installations and equipment with emphasis on controlling electrical hazards. Participants gain knowledge of single and three phase systems, energized parts, cord and plug connected equipment, fixed equipment, grounding, ground fault circuit interrupters, personal protective equipment, hazardous energy control, first aid or medical services, and safe work practices. Special emphasis is placed on electrical hazard recognition and OSHA inspection procedures.
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May 25 - 27, 2010
OSHA 3110
Fall Protection
This course will familiarize participants with OSHA standards regarding fall protection as well as with the latest technology, equipment and methods to protect employees from falls. Specific topics include components of fall arrest systems and the limitations of fall arrest equipment as well as an emphasis on the most hazardous situations and most frequently cited OSHA violations.
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May 19 - 21, 2010
OSHA 511
Standards for General Industry
This course covers the OSHA standards for general industry found in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 1910 along with other relevant policies, procedures, and safety and health principles for general industry. Special emphasis is placed on those areas that are the most hazardous and most frequently cited by OSHA.
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May 11 - 14, 2010
OSHA 510
Standards for the Construction Industry
This course covers the OSHA standards for the construction industry found in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 1926 along with other relevant policies, procedures, and safety and health principles for the construction industry. Special emphasis is placed on those areas that are the most hazardous and most frequently cited by OSHA.
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March 16 - 19, 2010
OSHA 5600
Disaster Site Worker Trainer Course
This course is designed as a training program for disaster site workers who provide skilled support services, (e.g. utility, demolition, debris removal, or heavy equipment operation) or site clean-up services in response to natural and man-made disasters. Course participants will learn the essential information that all workers at disaster sites and regular construction or demolition worksites. This course allows the participant to become authorized by OSHA to conduct a 16-hour Disaster Site Worker Course (OSHA 7600) and issue cards to participants verifying course completion.
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August 17 - 20 , 2009
OSHA 501
Trainer Course in OSHA Standards for General Industry
This course presents information on how Occupational Safety and Health Act provisions may be implemented in the workplace. Worker and employer rights and responsibilities under the OSH Act, the appeals process, recordkeeping, and voluntary protection programs will be covered. It includes an overview of OSHA’s general industry standards and the requirements of the more frequently referenced standards. Those who successfully complete the course and pass a multiple-choice test become outreach trainers, authorized to conduct both 10—and 30—hour general industry courses. |
August 13, 2009
Workers Safety Conference at NWACC
Sponsored by Northwest Arkansas Safety and Health Advisory Council
Presented by the Arkansas Department of Labor, the U.S. Department of Labor and
the Arkansas Workers’ Compensation Commission |
June 16 - 19, 2009
OSHA 511
Standards for General Industry
This course covers the OSHA standards for general industry found in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 1910 along with other relevant policies, procedures, and safety and health principles for general industry. Special emphasis is placed on those areas that are the most hazardous and most frequently cited by OSHA.
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May 25 – 28, 2009
OSHA 501
Trainer Course in OSHA Standards for General Industry
This course presents information on how Occupational Safety and Health Act provisions may be implemented in the workplace. Worker and employer rights and responsibilities under the OSH Act, the appeals process, recordkeeping, and voluntary protection programs will be covered. It includes an overview of OSHA’s general industry standards and the requirements of the more frequently referenced standards. Those who successfully complete the course and pass a multiple-choice test become outreach trainers, authorized to conduct both 10—and 30—hour general industry courses.
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May 18 – 21, 2009
OSHA 500
Trainer Course in OSHA standards for Construction Industry
Gain effective training techniques with a special emphasis on the most hazardous areas in construction. Using OSHA standards as a guide, this course is designed for private sector workers interested in developing safety and health programs in the construction industry.Those who successfully complete the course and pass a multiple-choice test become outreach trainers, authorized to conduct both 10—and 30—hour construction courses.
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May 12 - 14, 2009
OSHA 3010
Excavation, Trenching and Soil Mechanics
This course provides a focus on OSHA standards and on the safety aspects of excavation and trenching. Learn practical soil mechanics and its relationship to the stability of shored and unshored slopes and walls of excavations. Various types of shoring (wood timbers and hydraulic) are covered; testing methods are demonstrated; and an exercise is completed using instruments such as penetrometers, torvane shears, and engineering rods. An interactive field exercise is included.
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December 8 – 11, 2008
OSHA 500
Trainer Course in OSHA standards for Construction Industry
Gain effective training techniques with a special emphasis on the most hazardous areas in construction. Using OSHA standards as a guide, this course is designed for private sector workers interested in developing safety and health programs in the construction industry. Those who successfully complete the course and pass a multiple-choice test become outreach trainers, authorized to conduct both 10—and 30—hour construction courses. |
December 1 – 4, 2008
OSHA 501
Trainer Course in OSHA Standards for General Industry
This course presents information on how Occupational Safety and Health Act provisions may be implemented in the workplace. Worker and employer rights and responsibilities under the OSH Act, the appeals process, recordkeeping, and voluntary protection programs will be covered. It includes an overview of OSHA’s general industry standards and the requirements of the more frequently referenced standards. Those who successfully complete the course and pass a multiple-choice test become outreach trainers, authorized to conduct both 10—and 30—hour general industry courses. |
November 19, 2008
Combustible Dust
A four hour discussion on the latest findings and changes in regard to identifying and dealing with combustible dust as a hazard in the workplace. |
November 14, 2008
ASSE 4th Quarter Meeting held at NWACC
Topic: Response to the 2008 Hurricane Season - Dean Wingo Guest Speaker |
August 14, 2008
Workers Safety Conference at NWACC
Sponsored by Northwest Arkansas Safety and Health Advisory Council
Presented by the Arkansas Department of Labor, the U.S. Department of Labor and
the Arkansas Workers’ Compensation Commission |
May 19 - 22 , 2008
OSHA 501
Trainer Course in OSHA Standards for General Industry
This course presents information on how Occupational Safety and Health Act provisions may be implemented in the workplace. Worker and employer rights and responsibilities under the OSH Act, the appeals process, recordkeeping, and voluntary protection programs will be covered. It includes an overview of OSHA’s general industry standards and the requirements of the more frequently referenced standards. Those who successfully complete the course and pass a multiple-choice test become outreach trainers, authorized to conduct both 10—and 30—hour general industry courses. |
May 12 - 15 , 2008
OSHA 500
Trainer Course in OSHA standards for Construction Industry
Gain effective training techniques with a special emphasis on the most hazardous areas in construction. Using OSHA standards as a guide, this course is designed for private sector workers interested in developing safety and health programs in the construction industry. Those who successfully complete the course and pass a multiple-choice test become outreach trainers, authorized to conduct both 10—and 30—hour construction courses. |
August 9, 2007
Workers Safety Conference at NWACC
Sponsored by Northwest Arkansas Safety and Health Advisory Council
Presented by the Arkansas Department of Labor, the U.S. Department of Labor and
the Arkansas Workers’ Compensation Commission |
June 25, 2007
The final validation for approval for online delivery of the AAS Degree in Health, Safety, & Hazardous Materials Management for Online Delivery was granted by the Higher Learning Commission Board of Trustees, NCA. |
April 22, 2007
Arkansas Governor’s Safety and Health Conference held in Northwest Arkansas for the first time. |
April 27, 2007
Arkansas Department of Higher Education Board approved NWACC’s AAS Degree in Health, Safety & Hazardous Materials Management for Online Delivery. |
June 2006
NWACC Board of Trustees Grants first two faculty sabbaticals to Cindy Hammons and Steve Cooper. Cindy Hammons is the Program Coordinator for the Environmental and Regulatory Science Program at NWACC and will use her sabbatical time to develop the Associate of Applied Science Degree in Health, Safety, & Hazardous Materials Management for Online Delivery. |
For More information call Cindy Hammons
at 479.936.5178 or 1.800.995.6922
For questions/comments on this content, please contact chammons@nwacc.edu.
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