Aquifer Remediation
This course is divided into two key chapters. First, we…
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This course is divided into two key chapters. First, we are going to review some of the most common sources of groundwater contamination. And, in the second half, we are going to review some remediation alternatives to help restore the water quality of the impaired underground water resources. Through this course, engineers, architects, planners, and contractors will learn about the most common contamination sources and the industry best practices used for groundwater aquifer remediation.
Duration: 1 hour; SKU: 3033;
Backflow Prevention - Methods
Backflow is an undesirable flow condition caused by a differential…
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Backflow is an undesirable flow condition caused by a differential pressure that causes the flow of water and other substances into the distribution pipes of a potable water supply system. This can result in contamination of the potable water supply. Backflow contamination can occur if there are existing cross-connections, backsiphonage or backpressure conditions, and unprotected cross-connection or failure of protection devices. Elimination of cross-connections and prevention of backflow is essential to maintaining the safety and health of the water supply. This course highlights the methods of backflow prevention and describes seven commonly used backflow prevention devices.
Duration: 1 hour; SKU: 3042;
Backflow Prevention - Overview
Backflow is an undesirable flow condition caused by a differential…
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Backflow is an undesirable flow condition caused by a differential pressure that causes the flow of water and other substances into the distribution pipes of a potable water supply system. This can result in contamination of the potable water supply. Backflow contamination can occur if there are existing cross-connections, backsiphonage or backpressure conditions, and unprotected cross-connection or failure of protection devices. Elimination of cross-connections and prevention of backflow is essential to maintaining the safety and health of the water supply. This course highlights the methods of backflow prevention and describes seven commonly used backflow prevention devices.
Duration: 1 hour; SKU: 3041;
Biofilters: A Natural Approach to Storm Water Pollutant Removal
Bioswales and constructed wetlands are under increasing use to address…
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Bioswales and constructed wetlands are under increasing use to address pollutants in storm water runoff. However, many installations of these BMPs have failed or have not been as successful as hoped. This interactive online course provides a discussion of the concepts of biofilters. Most of the failures can be attributed to insufficient information being available or to bad or no expert input into the design, construction, vegetating, or maintenance of the bioswale or constructed wetland. This course is intended to provide information on the design and use of biofilters so that designers will be able to make better decisions on the design, construction, implementation, and maintenance of these Best Management Practices.
Duration: 2 hour; SKU: aicc-955057;
Coagulation, Flocculation and Sedimentation
Water quality varies from location to location, and the definition…
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Water quality varies from location to location, and the definition of potable water can vary with locality. Most water treatment facilities use filtration as an important step in their water treatment processes, and some smaller municipalities might use a slow sand filtration as their only treatment method. This course will examine the treatment of water via filtration: what is filtered out of the water we drink, what are the different types of filters available, and how do those filtration methods work? We will also survey the regulatory requirements for potable water as set forth by the EPA, examine some of the most common pollutants, and look at a few case studies regarding specific filtration problems and the unusual solutions that have sometimes been reached.
Duration: 1 hour; SKU: 3040;
Corrosion Control Basics
Every day, hundreds of water main breaks occur throughout North…
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Every day, hundreds of water main breaks occur throughout North America. Many of these are caused by corrosion. Corrosion can lead to tubercules and scale buildup in pipelines, which can impede the flow of water and damage equipment. Rust and pitting can cause leaks in the system. The cost of repairs and maintenance can strain budgets. Additionally, lead and copper corrosion can also have adverse health effects and both are regulated by the federal and state governments.
Duration: 1 hour; SKU: 3047;
Disinfection Basics
This course is designed to provide you with the basic…
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This course is designed to provide you with the basic information and safety rules to help you work safely with and around the chemicals that many organizations use in the water disinfection process. This course concentrates on Aqua Ammonia, Sodium Hypochlorite, and Calcium Hypochlorite. We will examine each chemical and the safety procedures necessary for their safe handling and use.
Duration: 1 hour; SKU: 3037;
Distribution Service to Customers
Water distribution systems are an integral part of keeping the…
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Water distribution systems are an integral part of keeping the public healthy and safe. The primary purpose of a water distribution system is the delivery of potable water for drinking and firefighting. To meet that goal, systems are designed by civil engineers and city planners to meet the changing needs of homes, offices, and industries. The water operator plays a key role in the installation of these systems. This course covers the methods of distribution to service customers, the installation of services as well as the maintenance of services. Also covered are the types of customers, the metering of these customers, and proper records to be kept for service customers.
Duration: 1 hour; SKU: 3046;
Distribution System Basics, Materials, and Appurtenance
Water distribution systems are a vital part of ensuring public…
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Water distribution systems are a vital part of ensuring public health and safety. The primary purpose of water distribution systems is the delivery of sufficient amounts quantities of potable water at adequate pressure while maintaining state and federal water quality that meets or exceeds State and Federal regulation standards. While drinking water delivery is the most visible part of the distribution system, the system must be built to meet peak hour demands and maximum daily demand, plus fire flow requirements that firefighting can place upon it. Firefighting can require twice the pressure or more of normal delivery pressure. To meet these demands and goals, systems are designed by engineers working closely with water distribution operators. They work closely with city planners to meet residential and industrial needs while maintaining water quality. This course explores the various materials and equipment utilized in installing and maintaining potable water in clean water distribution systems.
Duration: 1 hour; SKU: 3045;
Drinking Water Quality - Monitoring & Security
It's understood that drinking water should be suitable for human…
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It's understood that drinking water should be suitable for human consumption and for all usual domestic purposes. So, what is suitable drinking water? Ideally, drinking water should not contain any microorganisms known to be pathogenic or capable of causing diseases. It should be free from chemical contamination, and it should have the right physical properties. In this interactive, online course, we will discuss key information regarding drinking water monitoring and security required to ensure the health, safety, and welfare of the general population being served by water supply facilities. We will discuss the minimum parameters recommended for monitoring drinking water, and the surveillance process and products used for monitoring water quality. We will also discuss the types of threats to facilities, and types of physical security elements that may be put into place to help protect these facilities.
Duration: 1 hour; SKU: aicc-1065932;
Drinking Water Quality - Water Treatment Technology
Safe drinking water supplies are crucial to the health, safety,…
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Safe drinking water supplies are crucial to the health, safety, and welfare of society. In this interactive, online course, we will discuss key information regarding water treatment technology of drinking water, including characteristics and capabilities of water treatment processes, source water quality, distribution system considerations, and residuals management. Technical personnel in the design, engineering, maintenance and operations areas of facilities will find this information critical to the successful operation of drinking water related facilities. This course addresses critical factors that affect health, safety and welfare of the population being served by the water treatment system.
Duration: 1 hour; SKU: aicc-1065927;
Effective Groundwater Supply Management
Effective groundwater supply management is essential if groundwater resources are…
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Effective groundwater supply management is essential if groundwater resources are to remain viable for the foreseeable future. Groundwater management is a rapidly evolving discipline. It is incorporating ever more factors into the evaluation of principles that will ensure no harmful effects arise from the utilization of this resource while ensuring that all potential resources that can be maintained are used to satisfy an ever-increasing demand. Well review some history of Groundwater Management from its beginnings in the mid-20th century through the present day. Well also cover current parameters and environmental factors of concern.
Duration: 1 hour; SKU: RV3034;
Effective Meter Reading
Reading a meter is a basic skill every water operator…
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Reading a meter is a basic skill every water operator should master. This course covers the proper way to obtain meter readings; including common types of meters, access to meters, how to obtain a direct readout from a meter, and alternative methods of obtaining meter reads.
Duration: 1 hour; SKU: 3011;
Excavation
This course will address all the potential hazards one can…
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This course will address all the potential hazards one can encounter in an excavation, and how to clearly identify and protect ones self from those hazards. After completing this course, individuals will be able to recognize and eliminate hazardous conditions, be knowledgeable in different soil classifications, and choose the correct protective solution for a specific scope of work.
Duration: 1 hour; SKU: 3035;
Filtration Basics
Water quality varies from location to location, and the definition…
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Water quality varies from location to location, and the definition of potable water can vary with locality. Most water treatment facilities use filtration as an important step in their water treatment processes, and some smaller municipalities might use a slow sand filtration as their only treatment method. This course will examine the treatment of water via filtration: what is filtered out of the water we drink, what are the different types of filters available, and how do those filtration methods work? We will also survey the regulatory requirements for potable water as set forth by the EPA, examine some of the most common pollutants, and look at a few case studies regarding specific filtration problems and the unusual solutions that have sometimes been reached.
Duration: 1 hour; SKU: 3036;
Fire Water Systems - Storage, Pumping & Distribution
Having a readily available water supply for firefighting procedures is…
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Having a readily available water supply for firefighting procedures is essential for protecting the health, safety, and welfare of the general public. This means water must be available and accessible in any weather condition. This interactive online course will teach you about water storage systems and design considerations for water sources. You will also learn about water pumping and distribution systems.
Duration: 2 hour; SKU: aicc-954960;
Fuel and Combustion Systems Safety - Combustion Basics
Welcome to Fuel and Combustion Systems Safety - Combustion Basics.…
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Welcome to Fuel and Combustion Systems Safety - Combustion Basics. In this course we lay a foundation for more complete technical understanding of fuel systems and combustion equipment. If you've been associated with this world, there may be little here that is new. If not, this is a course you may refer to over and over again in your career. The information in this course is out there in many forms and places. We will define combustion, review fuels, and explore the fire triangle. You'll get combustion chemistry and how to apply it to burner systems. We'll delve into environmental emission issues, basic burner design issues, and draft systems. We'll cover flames and instruct you in where to look and what to look for as well as fuel/air ratios evaluations. Throughout the course you will be given real-life stories so that you can see the practical applications for what you are learning.
Duration: 2 hour; SKU: aicc-954881;
Fundamentals of Groundwater Hydrology
Water is one of Earth's most precious resources, and beneath…
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Water is one of Earth's most precious resources, and beneath our feet lies a vast network of aquifers storing groundwater that sustains life across our planet. From ancient civilizations that dug wells to access these underground reservoirs to modern cities that rely on groundwater for drinking water supplies, understanding groundwater systems is important. Ground and surface waters are closely related and interact. Groundwater resources are relied upon for drinking water supply as more than half the population of the United States and Canada obtains its drinking water from groundwater. This course introduces groundwater hydrologythe study of groundwater its source as precipitation, how it moves, how it is stored, and its interactions. It briefly discusses the physical properties that govern groundwater flow, how aquifers function as natural water storage systems, and the interactions between surface water and groundwater. These brief topics cover how groundwater quality is assessed and protected, the basics of field investigation methods, and sustainable management practices. Because of the close interaction between surface water and surface events, purveyors should understand and monitor surface events such as precipitation, development, spills, watersheds, and droughts to protect and evaluate their impacts on drinking water sources. Topics covered in this course include fundamentals of groundwater hydrology, aquifer properties, flow dynamics, water balance principles, flow nets and pump tests, monitoring and groundwater quality, and sampling and analysis methods. It also touches on sustainable groundwater management strategies for both natural processes and human impacts. Individuals are better equipped to make informed decisions about groundwater resource protection and sustainable use by understanding these core concepts.
Duration: 1 hour; SKU: aicc-3156192;
Green Design: Introduction to Sustainable Water Systems (Based on LEED v4)
The goal of this online interactive course is to introduce…
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The goal of this online interactive course is to introduce you to a perspective on development and design practices that help professionals support communities in managing and sustaining use of local water resources. It is often said when discussing sustainable practices that people need to think globally and act locally. This is especially true when dealing with water resources. Unlike any other resource, water cycles through the earth's environments at global and continental scales, but each step of that journey serves as a highly valued local resource. This course will discuss a sustainable approach to water use and management in buildings, sites, and campuses. It systematically introduces key concepts that help practitioners understand the larger watershed and community water systems that local development practices impact, and the cultural, social, economic, and health benefits communities derive from earth's water systems. This course also introduces the consequences of conflicts between current development practices and these water systems and emerging developments practices that work better with, and have a lower-impact on, watershed systems. Brief overviews of LEED-BD+C v4.0 credits that contribute to improved water quality, reduced water use, management of local stormwater and groundwater resources are included to help orient professionals to practices they may wish to learn more about. Lastly, the author provides some examples of how strategies introduced in the lesson can contribute to and express the natural, cultural, social, and aesthetic character of places.
Duration: 2 hour; SKU: aicc-954556;
Groundwater Treatment
Untreated or inadequately treated groundwater poses a serious problem in…
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Untreated or inadequately treated groundwater poses a serious problem in public water supply systems. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has estimated that about 70 percent of groundwater systems provide either untreated or inadequately treated groundwater. This means that 20 million people receive water that has not been disinfected, 70 million if we include those who receive water that has not been properly treated, log inactivation, or removal of viruses. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), groundwater is responsible for the majority of waterborne disease outbreaks.
Duration: 1 hour; SKU: 3044;
Hazardous Waste Treatment
Hazardous waste can exist in liquid, solid or slurry forms.…
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Hazardous waste can exist in liquid, solid or slurry forms. It may originate in a current manufacturing process or from clean-up of an abandoned site. This course will review the background and design considerations for different methods of treating hazardous waste.
Duration: 1 hour; SKU: 3028;
Hydraulics
This course covers the concepts, calculations, and operational uses of…
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This course covers the concepts, calculations, and operational uses of hydraulics in the water industry, and will examine the physics behind certain operations and processes within the water treatment industry. Subjects included are density and specific gravity, pressure and force, head, head loss, pumping rates and pump heads, flow rates, and flow measuring devices.
Duration: 1 hour; SKU: 3007;
Introduction to Pumps and Motors
Pumps and motors are mainstays of the water industry as…
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Pumps and motors are mainstays of the water industry as almost every water system has them. In a water operators career, either at a treatment plant or in distribution, pumps, and motors will be experienced and, in some cases, operated and maintained. This course introduces and provides general information on pumps and motors. The course is not intended to provide how to operate or maintain pumps, as these efforts require more details, knowledge, training, and experience than this course offers. Electrical and mechanical skills and abilities are needed, along with the safety proficiencies to work on pumps, which are outside of this course.
Duration: 1 hour; SKU: 3048;
Lead Contamination of Public Water Systems
Lead contamination of drinking water is a major topic of…
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Lead contamination of drinking water is a major topic of concern across the country, particularly in areas with aging lead pipes. Lead contamination in Flint, Michigan; Washington, DC; and Newark, New Jersey, has focused attention on America's decaying pipes. At least $384 billion of improvements are needed to maintain and replace essential parts of the country's water infrastructure to through 2030, according to the US Environmental Protection Agency. While these improvements are underway, treatment technologies can be utilized to significantly limit the migration of lead into the potable water supply. This interactive online course will describe these technologies and opportunities for implementation.
Duration: 1 hour; SKU: aicc-955161;
Lead Contamination of Public Water Systems
Potential lead contamination from drinking water presents a significant health…
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Potential lead contamination from drinking water presents a significant health risk. Notable examples of lead contamination include a crisis in Flint, Michigan, a city that, for a variety of reasons, failed to protect its citizens from the dangers of this toxin. Other examples are reported far too regularly. Such an example includes an EPA report that approximately 350 schools and day-care centers across the nation failed 470 lead tests between 2012 and 2015. Even more disturbing was a change in Washington, DC water system disinfection methods that caused a spike in lead levels to thousands of homes a result that was kept hidden from residents for three years. Another example includes Sebring, Ohio schools, where officials shut down water fountains due to elevated lead levels.
Duration: 1 hour; SKU: 3029;
Mathematics Applied
For almost every job within any technical area of public…
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For almost every job within any technical area of public service or general public works, there is a requirement for an understanding of basic mathematics and how to apply such concepts. Within the water industry there are necessary mathematics calculations that must be successfully mastered for the safety and health of the public who utilize domestic and industrial water systems. This course covers beginning applied mathematics as used in the water supply industry. It is structured for beginning-level operators or those who have not had recent experience with mathematics in their jobs. Subjects covered in this course are: average daily flow, overflow rate, filter loading rate, detention time, and well operation calculations.
Duration: 1 hour; SKU: 3006;
Mathematics Basics
Water operators must master basic math skills in order to…
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Water operators must master basic math skills in order to perform the more advanced calculations required day-to-day on the job. This course covers basic mathematical notation, methods, and calculations. Included in the course are powers and scientific notation, dimensional analysis, rounding and estimation, solving for the unknown value, ratios and proportions, percent, averages, linear area and volume measurements, and conversions.
Duration: 1 hour; SKU: 3013;
Pipes and Valves: Basic Pipefitting Skills
Basic Pipefitting Skills is a course designed to familiarize participants…
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Basic Pipefitting Skills is a course designed to familiarize participants with basic techniques for determining piping configurations and dimensions, measuring and cutting pipe, and correctly installing pipe and fittings. After completing this course, participants should be able to identify common piping and fittings, use blueprints and other drawings to determine piping configurations, measure and cut pipe, and install piping and fittings that are plumb, level, and square.
Duration: 2 hour; SKU: aicc-954696;
Pipes and Valves: Installing Flanges, Copper, and Plastic Pipe
Installing Flanges, Copper, and Plastic Pipe is a course designed…
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Installing Flanges, Copper, and Plastic Pipe is a course designed to familiarize participants with basic techniques for correctly installing steel flanges, copper tubing, and plastic pipe. After completing this course, participants should be able to correctly install various types of steel flanges, calculate fitting take-off for copper fittings, solder copper fittings to copper tubing, calculate fitting take-off for plastic fittings, and join plastic pipe and fittings using the solvent cement method.
Duration: 2 hour; SKU: aicc-954833;
Pipes and Valves: Valve Maintenance
This course is designed to familiarize participants with the basic…
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This course is designed to familiarize participants with the basic procedures for performing routine maintenance on a valve and for performing a valve overhaul. After completing this course, participants should be able to describe tasks involved in preparing for valve maintenance and explain how to adjust and replace valve packing. They should also be able to describe how to disassemble a valve, inspect its parts, perform maintenance on it, and reassemble it.
Duration: 2 hour; SKU: aicc-954649;
Pipes and Valves: Valve Types and Operation
This course is designed to familiarize participants with the basic…
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This course is designed to familiarize participants with the basic components and operation of valves commonly found in industrial sites. After completing this course, participants should be able to explain how valves can be classified, describe the parts and operation of various types of valves, and describe how valves can be operated.
Duration: 2 hour; SKU: aicc-954699;
Principles of Debt Collections
On average each year, the U.S. Federal Trade Commission receives…
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On average each year, the U.S. Federal Trade Commission receives more complaints from customers about debt collection practices than any other issue. Nearly 32,000 of these complaints pertain to in-house collectors, such as utility companies and other non-third-party collection agencies. By following key guidelines in their customer communication and service delivery, employees can reduce the number of complaints while also improving their chances of successfully collecting past-due account balances. This course reviews principles of bill collection for water operators that can improve customer retention and boost the chances of success in collections. In addition to other topics, the course also discusses the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, customer service strategies in the context of collections, and tips for improving collections success.
Duration: 1 hour; SKU: 3025;
Protecting Water Systems Through Backflow Prevention
Property owners may turn to Registered Architects or Professional Engineers…
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Property owners may turn to Registered Architects or Professional Engineers to determine whether or not a property requires a backflow prevention device. According to the EPA there are approximately 155,000 public water systems in the United States. It is the responsibility of these public water utilities to provide safe drinking water to over 90 percent of the United States. Water main breaks and fire fighting efforts among other events can cause a condition called backsiphonage or backflow. This creates a condition where non-potable water from a building can contaminate the public water supply system. Anyone associated with the design, construction, maintenance of water systems needs to be aware of the potential for backflow and understand how to prevent it. In this interactive, online course, we will discuss the difference between back pressure and back siphoning, and the conditions where each occur. We will learn how to select the appropriate backflow device given the potential hazard and describe how backflow devices operate. Upon completing this course you will be able to recognize examples of potential backflow situations and how to prevent backsiphonage and/or backpressure. You will also be able to differentiate types of backflow preventers and the importance of regular testing and maintenance.
Duration: 1 hour; SKU: aicc-1065924;
Pumping Stations - Pumps, Motors and Electrical Systems
Pumping stations are necessary where large amounts of water must…
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Pumping stations are necessary where large amounts of water must be transported through a piped distribution system. Knowing the characteristics of piping and valve materials will allow you to optimize the hydraulic design of your pumping stations. This interactive online course will teach you about the different water distribution station pump classifications. You will also learn about pump designs and motor types. Additionally, you will learn about the electrical systems of pumping stations.
Duration: 2 hour; SKU: aicc-1065939;
Quality of Water (CA AB-54)
Assembly Bill (AB) 54 is aimed at helping California improve…
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Assembly Bill (AB) 54 is aimed at helping California improve the quality of its drinking water in public water systems, particularly in areas where financial investment is needed. To accomplish this, AB 54 contains a number of new regulations and provisions specifically addressing mutual water companies and Local Agency Formation Commissions or LAFCOs in California. It is important for all mutual water company personnel in California, especially board members, to understand the new provisions and regulations contained in AB-54 and how it may affect their operations and job responsibilities. This course provides a general overview of AB-54 with an emphasis on its requirements and provisions for mutual water company personnel.
Duration: 0.5 hour; SKU: 3026;
Rehabilitation of Water Distribution Systems: Current Technologies
Water distribution renewal methods can be divided into three overall…
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Water distribution renewal methods can be divided into three overall categories. They include pipe repair, rehabilitation and replacement. There is some obvious overlap between the technologies used on these three methods, such as the case of sliplining as it can be used for spot repairs and for entire system rehabilitation. The applications of the different technologies will vary per the specifics on each project. However, please note that any systems used need to be approved by the NSF/ANSI 61 standard for use in water distribution project. At the end of this course Contractors, Engineers, Water System Operators and Architects will be able to identify technologies that are used to repair, rehabilitate and replace aging water distribution systems.
Duration: 1 hour; SKU: 3030;
Rehabilitation of Water Distribution Systems: Designing Renewal Projects
The average age of water distribution systems within the U.S.…
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The average age of water distribution systems within the U.S. is between 50 to 100 years. This is right at the design life cycle of many systems; thus local water agencies are investing more and more in the rehabilitation of existing water distribution systems instead of the construction of new systems. We are going to review some of the key technical guidelines and standards for the design of renewal projects for water distribution systems.
Duration: 1 hour; SKU: 3032;
Rehabilitation of Water Distribution Systems: Selecting Rehab Methods
The average age of water distribution systems within the U.S.…
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The average age of water distribution systems within the U.S. is between 50 to 100 years. This is right at the design life cycle of many systems; thus local water agencies are investing more and more in the rehabilitation of existing water distribution systems instead of the construction of new systems. We are going to review some of the key items that need to be considered when selecting a rehabilitation method to maintain the operability of water distribution systems.
Duration: 1 hour; SKU: 3031;
Safety: Electrical Part 1 - Fundamentals, Materials & Equipment Grounding
Welcome to this 2-hour interactive online course that is the…
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Welcome to this 2-hour interactive online course that is the first of a two-part series which introduces you to many workplace situations that require you to work safely with electricity. You'll learn how and why electricity can be dangerous. You'll also learn about various methods used for protection. Safety begins with the careful installation of electrical components by means of approved wiring methods. You should use safety procedures and practices that insulate you from electricity's power anytime you work with or near electrical equipment or components. Specifically, Part 1 looks at: Fundamentals of electricity & associated hazards, using proper materials and components, and equipment grounding.
Duration: 2 hour; SKU: aicc-954772;
Safety: Electrical Part 2 - Hazardous Location, Clearances & Safety Practice
This 2-hour online course is the second of a two-part…
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This 2-hour online course is the second of a two-part series which introduces you to many workplace situations that require you to work safely with electricity. You'll learn how and why electricity can be dangerous. You'll also learn about various methods used for protection. Safety begins with the careful installation of electrical components by means of approved wiring methods. You should use safety procedures and practices that insulate you from electricity's power anytime you work with or near electrical equipment or components. Specifically, Part 2 looks at: hazardous locations, safe working clearances, and safety practices.
Duration: 2 hour; SKU: aicc-955108;
Storm Water Management: Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP)
Proper storm water management is critical to ensure safe drinking…
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Proper storm water management is critical to ensure safe drinking water for all of us. In addition, the EPA can levee substantial monetary fines as well as criminal prosecution for violators of EPA storm water regulations. This course will discuss the environmental impacts of storm water runoff, the NPDES storm water program, and the elements of a storm water pollution prevention plan.
Duration: 1 hour; SKU: 3027;
Stormwater Pollution Prevention
This course was designed to educate employees on storm water…
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This course was designed to educate employees on storm water pollution prevention techniques. This course covers the regulations, permits, and authorities that govern storm water pollution. It explains the components of facility-specific storm water pollution prevention plans and describes the fundamentals of storm water sampling. It also covers major ways storm water contributes to water pollution as well as the role of supervisors and employees in preventing storm water pollution.
Duration: 1 hour; SKU: 3043;
Sustainable Solutions: Water Shortages
Over the next forty years, the global population is expected…
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Over the next forty years, the global population is expected to increase from 6 billion to an estimated 9 billion, yet the world's water supply is constant. Only 3 percent of the global water supply is fresh; the majority of it is locked in ice or stored deep in the earth, making its extraction very expensive. The remaining 97 percent is found in the oceans and is too salty for human consumption, irrigation, and industrial uses. Water from the oceans can be processed; however, desalination is an energy-intensive practice.In this course we will explore site strategies for reducing water waste and recharging groundwater supplies.
Duration: 1 hour; SKU: aicc-954257;
The WELL Building Standard
How well does your building fit your tenants? Do your…
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How well does your building fit your tenants? Do your employees need a place to walk or work out? This interactive online course introduces the WELL Building Standard and discusses unique "features" (known as credits in LEED) to certify projects and gain the credential. We will discuss the application of the WELL standard to a hypothetical case study, conducting a feature-by-feature analysis and comparing the building before and after the standard is applied.
Duration: 3 hour; SKU: aicc-954485;
Trenching & Shoring
This course highlights the requirements in the standard for excavation…
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This course highlights the requirements in the standard for excavation and trenching operations, provides methods for protecting employees against cave-ins and describes safe work practices for employees.
Duration: 1 hour; SKU: 603w;
Trenchless Methods: An Introduction
There is a tremendous need to rehabilitate pipes, especially sewer…
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There is a tremendous need to rehabilitate pipes, especially sewer and water lines. In the U.S. alone, there are 1.2 million miles of sewer pipe and approximately 880,000 miles of water distribution pipes. In both cases, the operable life of the infrastructure is 50 to 100 years. The majority of these pipes were laid in the 1940''s, after World War II, and most are 50 to 125 years old. Additionally, on-going maintenance is necessary to protect against pipe corrosion, root intrusion, structural failure and other problems. Trenchless technology includes a large family of methods utilized for installing and rehabilitating underground utility systems with minimal surface disruption and destruction resulting from excavation. This 1-hour online course presents an introduction to the most common types of trenchless technology used in the U.S. and provides a real-life example to help you determine the correct technology for the given project. Vector Solutions has a long history of providing industry-specific content for its customers. While this course and its content remain accurate and functional within our systems, the look and feel may not match our more modern offerings.
Duration: 1 hour; SKU: aicc-954740;
Wastewater Treatment
There are approximately 16,000 municipal wastewater treatment plants in the…
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There are approximately 16,000 municipal wastewater treatment plants in the U.S. Many of these plants use extensive and sophisticated water treatment technologies that require highly-developed operating skills. Such treatment plants face numerous challenges to effective operations and to compliance with federal, state, and local requirements. According to the EPA about 11,000 enforcement actions have been taken against small wastewater facilities around the country. This course reviews the fundamentals of the wastewater treatment process. Various aspects of the process are discussed encompassing each stage of treatment, including primary, secondary, and tertiary or advanced treatments. Additionally, the course reinforces the importance of wastewater treatment to human health and the environment and highlights the federal regulations applicable to wastewater treatment.
Duration: 1 hour; SKU: 3018;
Water Main Installation
Water distribution systems are an integral part of keeping the…
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Water distribution systems are an integral part of keeping the public healthy and safe. The primary purpose of a water distribution system is the delivery of potable water for drinking and firefighting. To meet that goal, systems are designed by civil engineers and city planners to meet the changing needs of homes, offices, and industries. The water operator plays a key role in the installation of these systems. This course will illustrate each step in water main installation, including excavating a trench, inspecting and laying pipe, backfilling a trench, and pressure and leak testing and flushing and disinfecting new pipelines. Safety precautions for all these steps will be made clear as well.
Duration: 1 hour; SKU: 3005;
Water Well Design
Extracting groundwater for use as public water supply, irrigation, or…
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Extracting groundwater for use as public water supply, irrigation, or industrial supply presents a challenge to Engineers, Geologists, and Well Drilling Contractors. Water wells must be designed to fit existing natural conditions. Factors including aquifer parameters (location, depth, rock types, and water yield capacity), geology and water quality, are unique to every location. The professional engineer, geologist, and well driller need to be informed of these factors to complete a successful water well construction project. This two hour interactive online course will introduce you to the necessary steps in a water well design project. Proceeding with researching of local groundwater conditions to obtaining information necessary to locate and plan a well, this course presents techniques for designing a water well. You will learn valuable skills in the phases necessary to implement a well construction project.
Duration: 2 hour; SKU: aicc-954441;
Alcohol-Free Workplace
Alcohol, a very simple molecule, is one of the most…
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Alcohol, a very simple molecule, is one of the most widely used drugs in the world. Like other general anesthetics, alcohol is a central nervous system depressant. When alcohol is consumed, it is distributed throughout the body and exerts most of its effects in the brain. In general, its effects are proportional to its concentration in the blood. It is estimated that alcohol abuse costs society an estimated $116 billion a year and is associated with up to half of all traffic fatalities. In the workplace, the costs associated with alcohol abuse include increased absences, accidents, and errors.
Duration: 1 hour; SKU: 708w;
Drug-Free Workplace
Drug abuse can have dangerous and costly effects in the…
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Drug abuse can have dangerous and costly effects in the workplace. This course highlights these impacts, and provides useful information about the different types of drugs that are commonly abused and how to evaluate each element and subsidiary component of a safety and health program.
Duration: 1 hour; SKU: 707w;
Office Safety
In today's fast-paced environment, employees are not always aware of…
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In today's fast-paced environment, employees are not always aware of the fact that hazards exist in the office setting - hazards that can result in serious injuries. In fact, statistics have shown that a majority of accidents and injuries occur in the office environment. Most employees work in a variety of settings and when they are made aware of the potential hazards that exist, they can then take the appropriate steps to avoid injury and help other employees to do the same.
Duration: 1 hour; SKU: 716w;
Reasonable Suspicion of Alcohol for Supervisors
This program is designed to help managers, supervisors, and human…
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This program is designed to help managers, supervisors, and human resource professionals understand the legal and practical issues associated with testing employees for drugs and/or alcohol use. It will inform designated employees on the "do's" and "don'ts", "why's" and "how's" in making a fair, reliable and reasonable suspicion of alcohol testing referral to cover suspected employees performing safety-sensitive job functions.
Duration: 1 hour; SKU: 719w;
Reasonable Suspicion of Drugs for Supervisors
Reasonable Suspicion is a belief, drawn from specific objective facts…
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Reasonable Suspicion is a belief, drawn from specific objective facts and reasonable inferences, that an employee is using drugs in violation of work rules or regulations. If drug use is suspected, it is every supervisor's responsibility to proactively assist the employee and protect others who may be affected by erratic behavior due to drug use. This program is designed to help managers, supervisors, and HR professionals understand the legal and practical issues associated with testing employees for drug use. It will inform designated employees on how to make a fair, reliable, and reasonable suspicion for a drug referral to cover suspected employees performing safety-sensitive job functions.
Duration: 1 hour; SKU: 720w;
Advanced HAZWOPER Awareness (4 modules)
Employers are required to develop and implement Hazardous Waste Operations…
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Employers are required to develop and implement Hazardous Waste Operations (HAZWOPER) training to inform workers (including contractors and subcontractors) performing hazardous waste operations to the level and degree of exposure they are likely to encounter. Training must be conducted initially and annually thereafter.
Duration: 8 hour; SKU: 504pt1w, 504pt2w, 504pt3w, 504pt4w;
Asbestos Awareness
The purpose of this course is to educate about Asbestos,…
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The purpose of this course is to educate about Asbestos, what it is, where it is commonly found and dangers it can pose. Also covered is what to do if you come in contact with asbestos.
Duration: 1 hour; SKU: 501w;
Back Injury Prevention
The back is the most injury-prone part of the body,…
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The back is the most injury-prone part of the body, but all back injuries are preventable. Back injury incidents rank near the top of all occupational work injuries. These injuries can result in pain, lost work time, inconvenience, and possible disability. This course highlights techniques for protecting and strengthening the back.
Duration: 1 hour; SKU: 701w;
Bloodborne Pathogens
Bloodborne pathogen (BBP) exposures occur every day, and you may…
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Bloodborne pathogen (BBP) exposures occur every day, and you may not even notice. Workers who frequently handle blood, bodily fluids, materials contaminated with blood or bodily fluids, and medical waste are exposed to BBP infections at a higher rate than the general working population.
Duration: 1 hour; SKU: 6002w;
Building Evacuation and Emergencies
In the event of an emergency every second counts. The…
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In the event of an emergency every second counts. The safe orderly and prompt evacuation or relocation of building occupants depends on good planning and training. The goal of this course is to provide building occupants with information about emergency response plans and procedures in the event of any type of emergency.
Duration: 1 hour; SKU: 717w;
Combustible & Flammable Liquids
This module covers the two primary hazards associated with flammable…
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This module covers the two primary hazards associated with flammable and combustible liquids: explosion and fire. In order to prevent these hazards, this course and the standard upon which it is based (29 CFR 1910.106), address the primary concerns of design and construction, ventilation, ignition sources, and storage.
Duration: 1 hour; SKU: 512w;
Compressed Gas Safety
This course provides the information employees need to handle and…
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This course provides the information employees need to handle and transport these potentially volatile storage containers. The program reminds employees to work safely and avoid injuries when handling compressed air and gas.
Duration: 1 hour; SKU: 507w;
Confined Space Entry
During the course of employment, you may be exposed to…
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During the course of employment, you may be exposed to the hazards associated with confined space operations. This course provides awareness level training for activities related to confined space entry. Additional training at your job site is recommended in order to gain a better understanding of the confined spaces at your place of employment.
Duration: 1 hour; SKU: 620;
CPR Academic
Are you ready to respond effectively in a cardiac emergency?…
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Are you ready to respond effectively in a cardiac emergency? As a potential first responder, your ability to recognize and react to cardiac arrest can mean the difference between life and death for someone in crisis. This interactive online course is designed to help you understand the essential skills of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), including how to perform chest compressions, deliver rescue breaths, and use automated external defibrillators (AEDs) for adults, children, and infants. You will learn the complete chain of survival, proper techniques for different age groups, and critical best practices that align with the American Heart Association's latest guidelines, empowering you with the knowledge needed to act confidently and effectively during a cardiac emergency.
Duration: 1 hour; SKU: 3103;
Disaster Preparedness
When disaster strikes, the best protection is knowing what to…
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When disaster strikes, the best protection is knowing what to do. Preparedness is everyone's job. Not just government agencies but all sectors of society -- service providers, businesses, civic and volunteer groups, industry associations and neighborhood associations, as well as every individual citizen -- should plan ahead for disaster.
Duration: 1 hour; SKU: 711w;
Driving Safety
Traffic accidents are a leading cause of incidental deaths among…
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Traffic accidents are a leading cause of incidental deaths among US workers. This training course presents information to aid employees in operating vehicles safely.
Duration: 1 hour; SKU: 715w;
Explosive and Flammable Chemicals
A review of the U.S. Chemical Safety Board's website shows…
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A review of the U.S. Chemical Safety Board's website shows a running scroll of chemical accidents in the news. Almost on a daily basis, there is a listing for a fire or explosion at an industrial site and many of these accidents are due to an explosive or flammable chemical. While production and use of these types of chemicals are essential to many industries, it is vital that they are handled properly to prevent the loss of life, property damage, or evacuations of nearby communities. Through this interactive, online course, a foundation for recognizing the classification of explosive or flammable chemicals will be provided. In addition, safe work practices for the storage and use of these chemicals will be presented.
Duration: 1 hour; SKU: aicc-954355;
Eye Safety
The loss of sight can be devastating and is easily…
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The loss of sight can be devastating and is easily preventable. A recent survey found that three out of five workers who suffered an eye injury wore no eye protection. Of those who did, 40% wore the wrong kind. You should wear safety eyewear whenever there is any chance that machines or operations present the hazard of flying objects, chemicals, harmful radiation or a combination of these or other hazards. This course reviews the selection of appropriate eyewear and basic first aid for the eye.
Duration: 1 hour; SKU: 704w;
Fall Protection
Each year falls consistently account for the greatest number of…
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Each year falls consistently account for the greatest number of fatalities in the construction industry and are a major concern in other industries. Events surrounding these types of accidents often involve a number of factors including unstable working surfaces, misuse of fall protection equipment and human error. Studies have shown that the use of guardrails, fall arrest systems, safety nets, covers and travel restriction systems can prevent many deaths and injuries from falls.
Duration: 1 hour; SKU: 615w;
Fire Prevention Safety
The standards and regulations written by the Occupational Safety and…
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The standards and regulations written by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), and the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) identify topics that employees must be familiar with in respect to the prevention of fires and what to do when there is a fire. Supervisors are responsible for providing the information employees need to reduce the risk of fire at work and to know what to do if there is a fire. Fire prevention is the term used to take proactive measures to reduce the potential for a fire to start. Every work place will have varying general and unique elements in their fire prevention plan.
Duration: 1 hour; SKU: 714w;
Flagger and Cone Safety
This course will teach flagger roles and responsibilities for jobs…
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This course will teach flagger roles and responsibilities for jobs that are close to traffic, which may include streets, highways, or any place with public motorized vehicle access. After its completion, individuals will be knowledgeable in flagging and will be able to recognize and eliminate hazardous conditions that prevent injuries to employees, motorists, and pedestrians, while safely protecting public property.
Duration: 1 hour; SKU: 519;
Forklift Safety
Many companies fail to realize that all forklift operators must…
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Many companies fail to realize that all forklift operators must be trained, authorized and certified per OSHA regulations. Failure to properly train and certify employees involved in forklift operations exposes employers to citations and monetary penalties, as well as an increased exposure to incidents caused by untrained operators. This course introduces basic forklift safety.
Duration: 1 hour; SKU: 602w;
General Construction Safety
There are many ways to prevent incidents from occurring. Full…
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There are many ways to prevent incidents from occurring. Full attention must be given by employees to all aspects of work in order to prevent injuries and illness from occurring. Having a good understanding of basic construction safety is important. Various areas of construction safety will be covered in each of the following lessons.
Duration: 1 hour; SKU: 609w;
General First Aid (2 modules)
Module 1 - First aid is the basic medical knowledge…
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Module 1 - First aid is the basic medical knowledge that could save a life. The risks involved with daily life may call for immediate action and you may be the only one capable of doing it. First aid will never replace professional medical care, but many injuries will only require first aid care. This course covers basic first aid techniques, including care for childbirth, chest pain, and stroke. This course is Part 1 of a two-part series. Module 2 - First aid is the basic medical knowledge that could save a life. The risks involved with daily life may call for immediate action and you may be the only one capable of doing it. First aid will never replace professional medical care, but many injuries will only require first aid care. This course covers basic first aid techniques, including care for insect bites, injuries, burns, and poisonings. This course is Part 2 of a two-part series.
Duration: 2 hour; SKU: 706pt1w, 706pt2w;
General Office Ergonomics
Ergonomics, also known as human factors, is the science concerned…
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Ergonomics, also known as human factors, is the science concerned with understanding the interactions between humans and other parts of a system, in an effort to minimize the physical and psychological stresses which are part of every workplace environment. Ergonomics applies information regarding a worker's capacity and capability to the design of jobs, products, workplaces, and equipment. This course presents background information on office ergonomics and discusses how to evaluate and control ergonomic hazards, including detailed information on proper computer workstation practices. Employees in an office environment can use this information to help them reduce the risk of injury on the job.
Duration: 1 hour; SKU: 710w;
Hand & Power Tool Safety
Tools are such a common part of our lives that…
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Tools are such a common part of our lives that it is difficult to remember that they may pose hazards. All tools are manufactured with safety in mind but, tragically, a serious incident often occurs before steps are taken to search out and avoid or eliminate tool-related hazards. In the process of removing or avoiding the hazards, workers must learn to recognize the hazards associated with the different types of tools and the safety precautions necessary to prevent those hazards.
Duration: 1 hour; SKU: 605w;
Hazard Communication
Exposure to hazardous chemicals can present numerous dangers to workers.…
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Exposure to hazardous chemicals can present numerous dangers to workers. More than 30 million workers are exposed to one or more chemical hazards across various industrial sectors. And with hundreds of new hazardous chemicals being introduced annually in addition to the estimated 650,000 already existing hazardous chemical products, the risk is increasing every year. This poses a serious problem for many workers and their employers. OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard (HCS), sometimes referred to as the Right-to-Know regulation, is designed to ensure that information about these dangers is shared with those who need to know. Chemical manufacturers, distributors, and importers must convey hazard information to downstream employers by means of labels on containers and safety data sheets (SDSs). In addition, all covered employers must have a hazard communication program to get this information to their employees through labels on containers, SDSs, and training. This course covers the HCS with an emphasis on what it is and how to comply, and incorporates recent changes made to the standard in accordance with the Globally Harmonized System (GHS) of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals. HCS provides guidelines to help prevent chemical hazard incidents and the adverse health effects that may result.
Duration: 1 hour; SKU: 541;
Hazardous Material Identification and Spill Prevention
This course covers what composes a hazardous material and presents…
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This course covers what composes a hazardous material and presents the requirements for the general handling, storage, and disposal of hazardous materials. It covers what a Safety Data Sheet (SDS) is and how to recognize the information contained in an SDS. It teaches you to recognize the special response procedures necessary to handle hazardous materials spills and covers personal protective equipment (PPE) and why you'd use it. It also identifies the procedures for cleaning up a hazardous material spill.
Duration: 1 hour; SKU: 505w;
Hazardous Waste: Treatment
Hazardous waste can exist in liquid, solid or slurry forms.…
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Hazardous waste can exist in liquid, solid or slurry forms. It may originate in a current manufacturing process or from clean-up of an abandoned site. This course will review the background and design considerations for different methods of treating hazardous waste.
Duration: 1 hour; SKU: aicc-955083;
HAZMAT Transportation
Preventing spills, fires and explosions of hazardous materials during transportation…
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Preventing spills, fires and explosions of hazardous materials during transportation is a major goal of the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT). In order to protect the environment, the public and employees from such incidents, DOT has developed and adopted rigorous standards for packaging and identifying hazardous materials that are shipped by any mode of transportation. This module will briefly discuss general DOT classifications and requirements for packaging and shipping hazardous materials. The DOT standards must be followed if you ship hazardous chemicals or samples by any means of transportation. DOT standards must also be followed for any chemical, sample, or hazardous material you may take with you (or check in your baggage) on a flight by scheduled or chartered aircraft.
Duration: 1 hour; SKU: 506w;
HAZWOPER: Operations
OSHA has established several levels of training under the umbrella…
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OSHA has established several levels of training under the umbrella of HAZWOPER (Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response). HAZWOPER training is required for personnel that may potentially be exposed to hazardous materials and for those involved in spill cleanup operations. OSHA defines HAZWOPER through their General Industry Regulation Title 29, section 1910.120, also known as 29 CFR 1910.20. This regulation defines several operations where HAZWOPER training is required. The Operations portion of the HAZWOPER training will cover the following: levels of training which must be completed, emergency plans and hazardous waste informational sources, responses to various hazardous waste sources, medical surveillance programs, site monitoring, engineering controls and work practices, and personal protective equipment (PPE)
Duration: 1 hour; SKU: aicc-954432;
Incident Investigation
Thousands of incidents occur throughout the United States every day.…
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Thousands of incidents occur throughout the United States every day. The failure of people, equipment, supplies or surroundings to behave or react as expected, causes most of the incidents. Incident investigations determine how and why these failures occur. This course introduces techniques for investigating an incident and documenting the results of the investigation.
Duration: 1 hour; SKU: 606w;
Indoor Air Quality
Concerns with Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) have increased since energy…
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Concerns with Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) have increased since energy conservation measures were instituted in office buildings during the 1970s minimizing the infiltration of outside air and contributing to the buildup of indoor air contaminants. IAQ generally refers to the quality of the air in an office environment. Other terms related to IAQ include Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ) and "Sick Building Syndrome." This course highlights the causes and effects of poor indoor air quality. This training course has 6 learning modules with a ten-question exam.
Duration: 1 hour; SKU: 614w;
Industrial Ergonomics
Human factors/ergonomics is the study of the interaction of the…
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Human factors/ergonomics is the study of the interaction of the worker and the job in an effort to minimize physical and psychological stress in the workplace. It applies information regarding worker's capacities and capabilities to the design of jobs, products, workplaces and equipment. This course introduces the general principles of occupational ergonomics, as well as how to prevent repetitive stress injuries (RSIs) and how to recognize the warning signs of RSIs.
Duration: 1 hour; SKU: 617w;
Laboratory Safety
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), recognizing the unique…
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The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), recognizing the unique characteristics of the laboratory workplace, tailored a standard for occupational exposure to hazardous chemicals in laboratories to include approximately 934,000 employees in 34,214 industrial, clinical, and academic laboratories. This course describes the requirements of the Occupational Exposure to Hazardous Chemicals in Laboratories, including the written chemical hygiene plan to ensure employees are protected from all potentially hazardous chemicals in use in their work area(s).
Duration: 1 hour; SKU: 607w;
Ladder & Scaffolding Safety
This module covers the activities related to ladders and scaffolding…
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This module covers the activities related to ladders and scaffolding and provides basic safety instructions to protect workers from the hazards associated with ladders and scaffolding. Construction of all ladders and scaffolds should conform to the provisions of the applicable state, provincial or local codes, whichever are most restrictive. Special-use climbing equipment, such as a combination stepladder-work platform, also must comply with the applicable codes.
Duration: 1 hour; SKU: 616w;
Laser Safety
Lasers are used everyday. They are used in grocery store…
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Lasers are used everyday. They are used in grocery store scanners, auto repair shops for alignments and laser-point pens. Lasers have made it easier for employees to track inventory, conduct research and enhance presentations. They have become common in the workplace and are used in research, medical and other industries. Most lasers are capable of causing eye injury to anyone who looks directly into the beam or through reflective conditions. This course will introduce you to the basic hazards involved with using lasers and how to prevent potential injuries.
Duration: 1 hour; SKU: 511w;
Lead Awareness
Lead overexposure is a leading cause of workplace illness. This…
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Lead overexposure is a leading cause of workplace illness. This course will cover background information about lead and its uses in buildings, health effects, regulations and respiratory protection.
Duration: 1 hour; SKU: 502w;
Lock-Out / Tag-Out
Lock-out/tag-out procedures safeguard employees from hazardous energy while they are…
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Lock-out/tag-out procedures safeguard employees from hazardous energy while they are performing service or maintenance on machines and equipment. The procedures necessary to shut down and lock-out or tag-out machines and equipment require that employees receive training, conduct periodic inspections and maintain the energy control program.
Duration: 1 hour; SKU: 613w;
Low Voltage Electrical Safety
Employees who do not have a basic understanding of electrical…
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Employees who do not have a basic understanding of electrical safety are often exposed to dangers associated with hazardous energy sources. In addition, the servicing and maintenance of equipment may expose employees to these hazardous energy sources. Annual electrical safety training will help prevent an electrical accident from happening at your workplace.
Duration: 1 hour; SKU: 709w;
Machine Guarding
Crushed hands and arms, severed fingers and blindness are just…
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Crushed hands and arms, severed fingers and blindness are just some of the possible machinery-related injuries. There are many hazards created by moving machine parts. Machine guarding and training are essential for protecting workers from needless and preventable injuries.
Duration: 1 hour; SKU: 604w;
Materials Handling, Storage, Use, & Disposal
More employees are injured in industry while moving materials than…
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More employees are injured in industry while moving materials than while performing any other single function. In every day operations, workers handle, transport and, store materials. They may do so by hand, by manually operated materials handling equipment, or by power operated equipment. This course highlights basic warehouse safety to prevent employee injury.
Duration: 1 hour; SKU: 508w;
Personal Protective Equipment
PPE is designed to protect employees from hazards. Examples of…
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PPE is designed to protect employees from hazards. Examples of PPE include hard hats, ear plugs, safety glasses, respirators, and hand and foot protection, as well as chemical-protective clothing (CPC) like chemical-resistant gloves and chemical-resistant bodysuits. The selection of appropriate protective equipment should be based on the potential hazards and risks that may be encountered in the workplace. This course describes the different types of PPE, as well as how to select and maintain PPE.
Duration: 1 hour; SKU: 610w;
Radiation Safety
This training course was designed to provide managers and employees…
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This training course was designed to provide managers and employees with basic concepts of radiation and radiation protection. At your job site, part of your job may be to protect people's health and the environment from harmful exposure to radiation.
Duration: 1 hour; SKU: 509w;
Respiratory Protection
Workers require respiratory protection when working in environments that contain…
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Workers require respiratory protection when working in environments that contain oxygen-deficient atmospheres and airborne contaminants. In this course, we will discuss respirator program requirements. We will cover some respiratory hazards that workers may encounter and describe various respirators used to protect workers from these hazards. We will also discuss respirator selection and requirements for use. All users of respirators are advised to consult with the manufacturers information to ensure proper application and understanding of the respirator limitations that are unique to each make and model.
Duration: 1 hour; SKU: 611w;
Risk Assessment Analysis
This training program will present and discuss the three basic…
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This training program will present and discuss the three basic methods used to evaluate safety and health program effectiveness.
Duration: 1 hour; SKU: 612w;
Safety Management
Managing safety is not just something that happens - it…
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Managing safety is not just something that happens - it should be managed just as quality, productivity and customer-relations are managed. Senior management establishes the overall culture at every facility. This course will review the four major elements to achieve a world class safety and health program at your facility.
Duration: 1 hour; SKU: aicc-954528;
Welding Safety
Welding, cutting and brazing are hazardous activities that pose a…
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Welding, cutting and brazing are hazardous activities that pose a unique combination of both safety and health risks to more than 500,000 workers in a wide variety of industries. The risk from fatal injuries alone is more than four deaths per thousand workers over a working lifetime. Even with advances in control technology, welders continue to be exposed to hazardous welding fumes and gases. This course introduces basic techniques for keeping workers safe.
Duration: 1 hour; SKU: 608w;
Working in Extreme Temperatures
The body's ability to regulate temperature, an important physiological function,…
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The body's ability to regulate temperature, an important physiological function, can be impaired under temperature extremes and result in heat or cold related illnesses. As a result, exposure to an excess of heat or cold can cause a medical emergency. Because employees may work under conditions of hot or cold temperature extremes, they must understand the nature of heat and cold stress-related disorders and the keys to the effective management of these types of emergencies: knowing the necessary measures to prevent these problems, and being able to identify and respond to these situations if they do occur.
Duration: 1 hour; SKU: 712w;
Worksite Safety 01: OSHA Safety Introduction
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration was founded in 1971…
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The Occupational Safety and Health Administration was founded in 1971 to address the rights and responsibilities of employees and employers in the national workplace in a cohesive manner. The mission of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is to send every worker home whole and healthy every day. Since the agency was established in 1971, workplace fatalities have been cut by 62 percent and occupational injury and illness rates have declined 40 percent. This Introductory course covers a bit of the history and functions of OSHA and how it serves to benefit workers in ways that were unprecedented before its existence. OSHA recommends Outreach Training Program courses as an orientation to occupational safety and health for workers. Workers must receive additional training, when required by OSHA standards, on the specific hazards of their job. Please note: This course is not a part of the OSHA 10 Hour Construction Program.
Duration: 1 hour; SKU: aicc-954786;
Worksite Safety 02: OSHA Electrical Safety
OSHA's electrical standards were put in place to help minimize…
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OSHA's electrical standards were put in place to help minimize deaths and injuries from dangers such as electrocution, burns, electric shock, fires, and explosions. This course examines the main causes of different types of hazards and details precautions for preventing accidents. It looks specifically at the requirements of 29 CFR 1926, Subpart K - which covers the design characteristics of safe systems for use when installing and using electrical systems. OSHA recommends Outreach Training Program courses as an orientation to occupational safety and health for workers. Workers must receive additional training, when required by OSHA standards, on the specific hazards of their job. Please note: This course is not a part of the OSHA 10 Hour Construction Program.
Duration: 2 hour; SKU: aicc-954499;
Worksite Safety 03: OSHA Fall Protection
Each year, on average, between 150 and 200 workers are…
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Each year, on average, between 150 and 200 workers are killed and more than 100,000 injured because of falls at construction sites. OSHA's construction industry safety standard for fall protection 29 CFR,Subpart M, outlines systems and procedures designed to prevent employees from falling off, onto, or through working levels and to protect employees from being struck by falling objects. Here, we outline the basics and provide some do's and don'ts for novices and those who need a refresher course. OSHA recommends Outreach Training Program courses as an orientation to occupational safety and health for workers. Workers must receive additional training, when required by OSHA standards, on the specific hazards of their job. Please note: This course is not a part of the OSHA 10 Hour Construction Program.
Duration: 1 hour; SKU: aicc-954443;
Worksite Safety 04: OSHA Struck-By & Caught-Between Accidents
Struck-by and caught-between accidents are major causes of injuries and…
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Struck-by and caught-between accidents are major causes of injuries and fatalities on construction worksites. Struck-by incidents are classified as accidents where workers are hit by swinging booms, falling objects (such as bricks from a scaffold), or flying objects (such as particles flying off an object being drilled or ground by a power tool). Caught-between accidents are often fatal occurrences when a worker is unwittingly caught in the gears of machinery; pinned between a vehicle and a wall, or even caught by the clothing or hair on a moving part and pulled into danger. This interactive online course provides information to assist the learner in the identification, avoidance, and control of these hazards in the workplace. While workers may need additional training based on OSHA standards and the specific hazards of their jobs, Vector Solutions' Worksite Safety courses can help inject entry-level workers with critical knowledge on a variety of OSHA-regulated safety and health topics. OSHA recommends Outreach Training Program courses as an orientation to occupational safety and health for workers. Workers must receive additional training, when required by OSHA standards, on the specific hazards of their job. Please note: This course is not a part of the OSHA 10 Hour Construction Program.
Duration: 1.5 hour; SKU: aicc-954715;
Worksite Safety 05: OSHA Personal Protective Equipment
Hazards in your workplace can be sharp edges, falling objects,…
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Hazards in your workplace can be sharp edges, falling objects, flying sparks, chemicals, noise, or many other potentially dangerous situations. OSHA requires all employers to protect their employees from workplace hazards, and when they can't control a hazard at its source, they need to provide workers with accoutrements such as hard hats, gloves, respirators, goggles, safety shoes, and other gear to minimize the likelihood of a mishap. This course covers many common forms of PPE and how to choose it, wear it and care for it. OSHA recommends Outreach Training Program courses as an orientation to occupational safety and health for workers. Workers must receive additional training, when required by OSHA standards, on the specific hazards of their job. Please note: This course is not a part of the OSHA 10 Hour Construction Program.
Duration: 1 hour; SKU: aicc-954321;
Worksite Safety 06: OSHA Scaffolds
An estimated 2.3 million construction workers, or 65 percent of…
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An estimated 2.3 million construction workers, or 65 percent of the construction industry, work on scaffolds frequently. In 1996, when OSHA issued the revised Scaffold Standard for construction, the agency estimated that by protecting these millions of workers from scaffold falls, 4,500 injuries and 50 deaths from scaffold-related accidents would be prevented every year. This course will familiarize you with the facts you need to know to be in compliance with OSHA 1926.451, Subpart L, and keep yourself safe during scaffold work. OSHA recommends Outreach Training Program courses as an orientation to occupational safety and health for workers. Workers must receive additional training, when required by OSHA standards, on the specific hazards of their job. Please note: This course is not a part of the OSHA 10 Hour Construction Program.
Duration: 1 hour; SKU: aicc-954247;
Worksite Safety 07: OSHA Cranes & Other Hoists
Moving large, heavy loads is critical to the manufacturing and…
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Moving large, heavy loads is critical to the manufacturing and construction industries, but unfortunately, cranes, derricks, hoists, and other lifting devices pose significant safety issues for both their operators and for workers in proximity to them. The rules are complex and often out of date; here, we give OSHA-Subpart N-recommended, ANSI-based tips for safe usage and cover cranes, derricks, hoists, elevators and conveyors. OSHA recommends Outreach Training Program courses as an orientation to occupational safety and health for workers. Workers must receive additional training, when required by OSHA standards, on the specific hazards of their job. Please note: This course is not a part of the OSHA 10 Hour Construction Program.
Duration: 1 hour; SKU: aicc-954801;
Worksite Safety 08: OSHA Power Tools and Excavations
It might seem silly to think of non-powered hand tools…
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It might seem silly to think of non-powered hand tools as hazardous, but anyone who's ever hit a finger with the full force of a hammer blow or staple-gunned their hand might beg to differ. Power tools are relatively safe when used properly and well maintained, but an electric shock resulting from a defective or modified device can be deadly. This course will teach you the basics for keeping yourself and your coworkers out of harms way when using tools. OSHA recommends Outreach Training Program courses as an orientation to occupational safety and health for workers. Workers must receive additional training, when required by OSHA standards, on the specific hazards of their job. Please note: This course is not a part of the OSHA 10 Hour Construction Program.
Duration: 1 hour; SKU: aicc-954327;
Worksite Safety 09: OSHA Materials Storage
The handling and storage of materials used in the construction…
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The handling and storage of materials used in the construction trade involves diverse operations such as hoisting heavy steel bars with a crane, driving a truck loaded with concrete blocks, manually carrying bags, and stacking drums, lumber or loose bricks. When any of these things are done the wrong way, serious injuries and extensive costs can result. Avoid pitfalls by reading about OSHA's rules in this course. OSHA recommends Outreach Training Program courses as an orientation to occupational safety and health for workers. Workers must receive additional training, when required by OSHA standards, on the specific hazards of their job. Please note: This course is not a part of the OSHA 10 Hour Construction Program.
Duration: 1 hour; SKU: aicc-955129;
Worksite Safety 10: OSHA Demolition
Demolition is one of the most spectacular - and dangerous…
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Demolition is one of the most spectacular - and dangerous - undertakings in the construction industry. A tremendous number of safety precautions are taken and meticulous planning that goes into each such undertaking. This course will familiarize you with some of the basics of safe demolition practices and the attendant OSHA standard. OSHA recommends Outreach Training Program courses as an orientation to occupational safety and health for workers. Workers must receive additional training, when required by OSHA standards, on the specific hazards of their job. Please note: This course is not a part of the OSHA 10 Hour Construction Program.
Duration: 1 hour; SKU: aicc-955044;
Worksite Safety 11: OSHA Hazards in Communication
There are already more than 650,000 hazardous chemical products in…
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There are already more than 650,000 hazardous chemical products in circulation around any number of workplaces in the U.S., and hundreds more are introduced every year. More than 30 million workers may be exposed to a chemical hazard or to multiple chemical hazards. If you haven't yet been poisoned, remember: There's still time! Make sure it doesn't happen to you by familiarizing yourself with the HCS - OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard, which is discussed in this course. Also covered in this course is ear-drum-damaging occupational noise, and what OSHA requires employers and employees to do to monitor the levels and minimize exposure. We'll also look at precautions for dealing with one especially dangerous toxic substance that is widely found in the construction industry: Silica. Please note: This course is not a part of the OSHA 10 Hour Construction Program.
Duration: 0.5 hour; SKU: aicc-955616;