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Training Program Announcements First Responder Operations Level Training Program Funded by the Massachusetts Department of Industrial Accidents (DIA) This “free*” First Responder Operations Level training program is recommended for laboratory personnel, facility/maintenance managers, wastewater treatment operators, EHS managers, security DESCRIPTION: OSHA requires that chemical spill emergency responders be trained annually. The eight-hour seminar is for individuals who provide limited response to a release or potential release of hazardous materials. The training will include an overview of the OSHA standard, 29CFR1920.120(q); hazardous substance identification and hazard recognition; routes of exposure; personal protective equipment; basic spill control procedures and emergency planning. The course is also DEP approved for eight (8) Training Contact Hours (TCH) for licensed wastewater operators. Please note that if you have already received training under this grant program, you are not eligible to receive additional training under this program. DATE: Contact M&A for details and scheduling LOCATION: Your Location TUITION: FREE* (Funded by Massachusetts DIA Training Grant) ADMIN FEE: $35.00 per person. A purchase order is required. Course fee is payable by check, Mastercard or Visa. No shows will be charged the full administrative fee. To schedule your on-site training, please contact Jennifer Burrill (Ext. 311) at 1-800-877-6050, burrill@mabbett.com or Leif Longtine (Ext. 315), longtine@mabbett.com with your contact information. Download a pdf of the brochure.
First Responder Awareness Level Training (FRAL) Funded by the Massachusetts Department of Industrial Accidents (DIA) This "free" OSHA and LEPC mandated seminar is recommended for municipal first responders, facility/maintenance managers, wastewater operators, EHS managers or anyone who has emergency response/ planning duties involving HAZMAT chemical spills. The training is required by the Local Emergency Planning Committees (LEPC) for Tier 2 reporting facilities. Description: This 4-hour seminar is for individuals who may discover a hazardous substance release/spill and initiate the emergency response. The training will include an overview of the OSHA standard; hazardous substance identification and hazard recognition; routes of exposure; responder roles; and emergency planning. The course is also DEP approved for Training Contact Hours for licensed wastewater operators. On-site training is available for groups of 15 or more employees. For more information, please call Susan Smits at 1-781-275-6050 or email smits@mabbett.com.
8-hour HAZWOPER Refresher Training This grant sponsored training program is recommended for anyone requiring 8-hr HAZWOPER refresher training under the OSHA HAZWOPER Standard or EPA Worker Protection Standard. DESCRIPTION: Next training is schedule for Spring 2008.
Massachusetts DEP Approved Training Program for Operators of Biotech pH Adjustment Systems and Industrial/Groundwater Wastewater Treatment Facilities This 7 week program is recommended for persons seeking Certification Status (Grades I and II). To become certified, IWW/GWT plant operators must pass a certification exam administered by the Massachusetts Board of Operators. Go to www.mwpca.org to download an application. This DEP approved training program is conducted by M&A technical staff with extensive experience in the design, operation, and maintenance of industrial wastewater and groundwater treatment systems, and occupational safety and health. M&A has regularly conducted this course and successfully trained thousands of personnel since 1985. Currently the passing rate on the Massachusetts operator exam for graduates of the M&A program taking the grades 1 or 2 operator exam is 95% compared to the state wide passing rate of 51%. Course topics include: Wastewater math, physical treatment, chemical treatment, maintenance, pumps, metals treatment, chemistry, and safety. The course is DEP approved for up to 24.5 training contact hours, based on actual hours of attendance. Text books and course materials are included in the cost of the program. COURSE NOW WTFE GRANT PROGRAM APPROVED!!! Massachusetts companies with less than 50 employees are now eligible for a 50% reimbursement of the costs for this Workforce Training Fund Express approved Industrial Wastewater Operator Course under the WTFE Grant Program. Go to www.detma.org/workforce/Programs/express.htm for details or to apply for the grant on-line. Approvals are granted within 21 days. Course registrations still need to be submitted to Mabbett & Associates, Inc. to register for the course. Enrollment Information Tuition: $995 for clients of Mabbett & Associates, Inc./Massachusetts Biotech Council Members and $1150 for non-clients. Payable by check, Mastercard or Visa. Schedule (7 weeks): Wednesdays, October 1 through November 12, 2008 Time: 1:00pm to 4:30pm Location: Bedford Plaza Hotel, 340 Great Rd., Bedford, MA Download a pdf of the brochure. |
