Education: Master of Administrative Science, Fairleigh-Dickinson Univ; Undergrad degrees Fire Science Technology, Industrial Safety, Political Science, Business Administration O.S.H.A. Institute multiple locations; TEEX; Rutgers School of Public Health; Saint Louis University Professional: Occupational Safety/ Risk Management Consultant, OSHA Outreach Instructor. Fire Commissioner, Retired Battalion Chief/Shift Commander Woodbridge NJ FD, pre-plan coordinator, training officer. Occupational Safety Professional and Industrial Fire Protection Professional in large manufacturing facilities. Occupational Safety Consultant, Compliance Officer – NJ Dept of Labor. Fire protection systems inspector/testing in NY City. Citywide FDNY Certificate of Fitness. NJ Level II Fire, Fire Drill Ground Instructor. Instructed at the Middlesex County, NJ Fire Academy. Presented at: FDIC; Fire House Expo; Chicagoland, New England Safety Conferences, Multiple years; Certified SCUBA diver, rescue Instructor: IAFF Fire Ground Survival Program; Confined Space Rescue, PHMSA Pipeline Emergencies, NJSP Haz-Mat Awareness, Operations, Confined Space Rescue Member: I.A.F.F.; P.F.A.N.J.; A.S.S.P.; I.S.F.S.I.
1. Identify precautions, training and information sources for hand and portable power tools.
2. Recognize hazards and precautions for specified hand and portable power tools.
3. Match PPE required for specified hand and portable power tools.
4. How to determine if PPE claims to meet applicable standards.
Unsafe handling and use of hand tools and portable power tools leads to nearly 1 million injuries annually causing approximately 400,000 emergency room visits. Proper training in tool use, proper PPE and tool maintenance can reduce these injuries and the resultant monetary losses to the employee and employer. The most common injuries are eye injuries, puncture wounds, crushing injuries, electrical shock and amputations. This course covers the hazards and preventative measures which, when implemented, will reduce the injury risk.
1. Knowledge of the four areas within a temporary work zone.
2. Knowledge of the types and requirements of temporary traffic control devices.
3. Know the various modes of traffic to controlled.
4. Know where to find the various diagrams of temporary traffic control patterns.
5. Know the minimum documentation requirements for a temporary work zone
The course will present the four temporary traffic control areas within a work zone. The need for planning and assuring, by testing if necessary, that the work zone has adequate visibility as laid out. Traffic control devices, including signs, channeling devices, lighting devices and vehicles, and parameters related to the duration of work, location, traffic description and street conditions will be reviewed. Diagrams for various roadway and work zone configurations will be shown and discussed along with flagging procedures. Mobile work zone operations will also be covered. The minimum documentation needed for the job will be outlined also.
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