This course is designed to instruct the student on the basic principles of safety required for OSHA 30 certification and is appropriate for supervisors and workers.  Students will learn the proper use of safety and personal protective equipment and are introduced to work site hazards and protections.  Additional topics include: avoiding common hazards, understanding workers' rights, employer responsibilities, and more. 

Books and OSHA 30 card included in class fee.

This course is designed as a four-hour refresher course based on NFPA 70E standards.  Participants learn about high voltage electricity, and Arc Flash potential, as well as Arc Flash labeling and training requirements.  Hazards, accidents and reporting are also covered. Upon successful completion of the course, attendees receive a continuing education certificate of completion.

Class Schedule:

Tuesday, October 17, 2023:  12:30pm - 5:00pm

Wednesday, Octover 18, 2023:  9:00am - 4:00pm

This course is designed to introduce entry-level workers to basic awareness training on the recognition, avoidance, abatement, and prevention of workplace hazards. The course also provides information regarding workers’ rights, employer  responsibilities, and filing a complaint.  Books and OSHA 10 card included in class fee.

This class will teach students how to safely operate a forklift within the parameters of an industrial / manufacturing site.   

Instruction will cover calculating capacity loads, pre-operational checks, care and maintenance of the truck, and safe propane cylinder changing.  The course is 9 hours long and is typically scheduled over 2 days, with the safety class of approximately 6 hours taking place the first day and then hands on operation of the forklift on the second day.  

This course can also be customized to fit a specific company’s equipment, and can be held offsite when requested. 

For more information on class schedules, please contact Karri Mulhern at kmulhern@wvncc.edu. 

Lack of proper ergonomics leading to musculoskeletal injuries are responsible for 33% of the injuries in a workplace.  This is a 2-hour class with demonstrations of proper lifting techniques, office workspace adjustments (i.e. chair, monitor or monitors, keyboard placement, desk height and workflow) Field assessments, 300 log injury review.

Learning objectives of ergonomics are:

• To learn the principles of ergonomics and their applications
• To learn about the proper use of equipment, tools, and machine controls
• To use good work practices, including proper lifting techniques
• To become more aware of work tasks that may lead to pain or injury
• To optimize the integration of man and machine in order to increase productivity with accuracy
• To take care of the factors governing the physical and mental strain (i.e. fatigue) so as to get maximum satisfaction for the worker
• To minimize the risk of injury, illness, accidents, and errors without compromising productivity

This class includes fire safety, emergency evacuation planning, and fire watch training which should be required for any hot work performed.  Many establishments have these types of policies but rarely provide up-to-date training or awareness.

TThis course is designed to instruct the student on the basic principles of safety required for OSHA 30 certification and is appropriate for supervisors and workers.  Students will learn the proper use of safety and personal protective equipment and are introduced to work site hazards and protections.  Additional topics include: avoiding common hazards, understanding workers' rights, employer responsibilities, and more. 

Books and OSHA 30 card included in class fee.

This class will teach students how to safely operate a forklift within the parameters of an industrial / manufacturing site.   

Instruction will cover calculating capacity loads, pre-operational checks, care and maintenance of the truck, and safe propane cylinder changing.  The course is 9 hours long and is typically scheduled over 2 days, with the safety class of approximately 6 hours taking place the first day and then hands on operation of the forklift on the second day.  

This course can also be customized to fit a specific company’s equipment, and can be held offsite when requested. 

For more information on class schedules, please contact Karri Mulhern at kmulhern@wvncc.edu.