SCS Engineers' Environmental Services

SCS Engineers
2010 Course Schedule

SCS offers over 100 safety, environmental, health and construction management courses. Most courses can be taught at your location. Questions on course availability & fees?
Call SCS in Las Vegas at (702) 645-1521 or Toll Free (888) 229-7668.

All full-day classes are from 7:00 a.m to 3:00 p.m.
Morning half-day classes are from 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Afternoon half-day classes are from 11:00 a.m.to 3:00 p.m

F-100A

$299

8 am – 5 pm

Fungal Contamination in Building: overview & impact on businesses [8 hr]**

One day course designed to inform abatement personnel, government agency specialists, building owners, real estate professionals, insurance appraisers & many others who are impacted be buildings with microbial contamination. Course will provide an overview of this new and emerging issue with emphasis on implications, medical issues, case studies, monitoring & analysis techniques, research & development & insurance and liability concerns.

March 12

August 13

October 4

F-100B

$299

8 am – 5 pm

Fungal Contamination in Building: remediation practices [8 hr]**

One day course designed for hazardous materials abatement specialists, industrial hygienists, government agency specialists, building owners and others who are involved with the mitigation of microbial contamination in buildings. The course will cover specifications, abatement techniques, decontamination & cleanup methods, disinfection procedures, microbial treatments, personal protective equipment, medical surveillance & project management.

January 7

April 29

August 2

December 3

$59

7am-9 am

AHERA Asbestos Awareness training [2 hr - morning]
This two-hour training is designed for school custodians, building owners, property managers, or interested personnel in facilities containing asbestos. Discussion covers: what asbestos is; what it looks like; where it can be found; health hazards involved; legal liabilities, and precautions to take once asbestos is discovered.

January 4

April 1

June 7

September 7

December 13

A-100

$499

7am - 3 pm

AHERA Asbestos Worker: initial training [32 hr]
This four-day training, approved by the Environmental Protection Agency, is mandatory for any workers removing asbestos in schools and all personnel involved in asbestos-related activities in public and commercial buildings. Course curriculum includes: history of asbestos; health effects; medical surveillance; federal/state/local regulatory compliance; respiratory and personal protection; state-of-the-art work practices and procedures, and "hands-on” training.

February 8-11

August 9-12

October 11-14

A-200

NV $499

CA $549

7am - 3 pm

AHERA Asbestos Building Inspector: initial training [24 hr]

Approved by the EPA, this three-day instruction is designed for persons who perform asbestos building inspections; take samples of suspect materials, and determine material conditions; surveillance; respiratory and personal protection; regulatory compliance; asbestos identification; assessment of suspect material condition; sampling techniques and procedures for report generation.

January 4-6

June 28-June 30

March 1-3

October 4-6

A-300

$299

7am - 3 pm

AHERA Asbestos Management Planner: initial training [16 hr] (Pre-requisite: A-200 Building Inspector) Certification is required for persons responsible for development of management plans for asbestos in buildings. Course syllabus covers: interpretation /evaluation of asbestos inspection results; hazard assessment determination; selection of response actions; cost estimation and financing operations; public relations and development of operations & maintenance (O&M) programs.

January 7-8

March 24-25

July 1-2

October 7-8

A-400

NV $799

CA $849

7am - 3 pm

AHERA Asbestos Contractor Supervisor: initial training [40 hr]
This EPA-approved five-day class is intended for supervisory personnel who direct asbestos abatement projects. The curriculum meets EPA/AHERA requirements as well as the National Emissions Standard for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAPS) and OSHA 29 CFR 1926.1101/1910.1001. Contractor/Supervisor trainees receive all subject matter offered in the Worker course in addition to instruction on supervisory techniques; contract specifications; legal considerations; insurance types; coverage limitations and bonding.

January 25-29

April 5-9

July 12-16

October 18-22

A-700

$499

7am - 3 pm

AHERA Asbestos Project Designer: initial [24 hr]

This 3-day course, accredited by EPA, provides an asbestos abatement project overview from the standpoint of: design concepts; preparation of contract and project specifications; cost estimation considerations and compliance with Federal and Regional regulations.

April 12-14

July 7-9

September 27-29

AOM

$299

7am - 3 pm

Asbestos Operations and Maintenance [16 hr]
Under federal regulations, this training is mandatory for all school maintenance, and janitorial personnel if involved with maintenance activities. The two-day class includes an Asbestos Awareness presentation as well as work practices, health considerations and personal protection. The course meets all EPA/AHERA and OSHA requirements.

January 14-15

March 22-23

June 23-24

September 20-21

A-100R

NV $149

CA $199

7am - 3 pm

AHERA Asbestos Worker: refresher [8 hr]

AHERA-accredited personnel are required to attend an annual recertification class. Workers attend a yearly 8-hour update.

January 19

March 16

June 1

November 2

A-200R

NV $79

CA $129

7am - 11am

AHERA Asbestos Building Inspector: refresher [4 hr - morning]

AHERA-accredited personnel are required to attend an annual recertification class. Building Inspectors attend a half-day (4-hour) course and Management Planners attend half-day (4-hour) refresher training.

January 21

March 18

June 3

November 4

A-300R

NV $79

CA $129

11am - 3pm

AHERA Asbestos Management Planner: refresher [4 hr - afternoon]

January 21

March 18

June 3

November 4

A-400R

NV $149

CA $199

7am - 3 pm

AHERA Asbestos Contractor Supervisor: refresher [8 hr]

AHERA-accredited personnel are required to attend an annual recertification class. Contractor/Supervisors attend a yearly 8-hour update.

January 22

March 19

June 4

August 6

November 5

A-700R

NV $169

CA $219

7am - 3 pm

AHERA Asbestos Project Designer: refresher [8 hr]

AHERA-accredited personnel are required to attend an annual re-certification class. Project Designers attend a yearly 8-hour update.

January 18

March 15

May 31

November 1

H-120

$799

8 am – 5 pm

Hazardous Materials Worker: HAZWOPER initial training [40 hr]
Intended for site workers; operators; handlers; personnel at treatment/storage /disposal facilities; and others needing to comply with OSHA initial 40-hour training requirements. HAZWOPER provides knowledge skills necessary to assist with remedial operations surrounding a hazardous materials incident and utilizes a combination of classroom presentation and "hands-on" field exercises. Course syllabus covers: hazardous materials recognition; toxicology; medical surveillance; chemical hazards; respiratory and personal protection; monitoring equipment and procedures; regulatory compliance (OSHA, SARA, CERCLA, RCRA, DOT); confined space entry; operational zone determination; spill control engineering and decontamination.

February 22-26

May 10-14

September 13-17

December 6-10

H-120R

$199

8 am – 5 pm

Hazardous Materials Worker: HAZWOPER annual refresher [8 hr]
Offered in compliance with OSHA Annual Refresher training requirements. Instructional focus in this one-day update is: state-of-the-art regulatory review; standards for generators; hazard communications; site safety considerations; emergency response actions; waste-handling techniques, and operations and planning.

January 12

April 2

July 23

November 8

H-150

$399

8 am – 5 pm

Hazardous Materials First Responder [24 hr]
This one-day course meets HAZWOPER training requirements (OSHA 1910.120 (q)(6)(i)]. Designed to inform employees of the hazards of a HazMat incident; identification of a hazardous material; safe actions to take at incidents and reporting procedures to be used. All employees who may witness or could become involved in a chemical spill or release of hazardous materials should attend.

February 15-17

July 19-21

September 8-10

Nov.30-Dec. 2

CIS-30

$499

7 am – 4 pm

OSHA 30 Hour Training for the Construction Industry
This training session provides safety and health topics to entry-level or advanced participants. The curriculum, ranging from health and safety provisions of OSHA's General Duty Clause to Hazard Communication instruction, complies with OSHA-designated training topics for the Construction Industry (29 CFR 1926).Certificate of attendance given at end of session. OSHA 30 hour card received in 4-6 weeks. Must attend all days. May be combined with 10 hour training if completed within 6 months.

January 11-14

April 19-22

October 25-28

CIS-30

$499

7 am – 4 pm

OSHA 30 Hour Training for General Industry

This training session provides safety and health topics to entry-level or advanced participants. The curriculum, ranging from health and safety provisions of OSHA's General Duty Clause to Hazard Communication instruction, complies with OSHA-designated training topics for general industry (29 CFR 1910).Certificate of attendance given at end of session. OSHA 30 hour card received in 4-6 weeks. Must attend all days. May be combined with 10 hour General Industry training if completed within 6 months.

February 1-4

August 23-26

CSE

$299

7 am – 4 pm

Permit Entry Confined Space Training [16 hr]
This 16 hr course offers students topics such as identifying permit-required confined spaces and their hazards; the proper utilization of gas monitoring equipment; methods used to safely ventilate a confined space; the duties of supervisors, entrants, and attendants; requirements for rescue services & personnel and the steps necessary to temporarily reclassify a permit-required confined space to a non-permit space. Students must attend both days.

February 18-19

June 21-22

October 11-12

HZCM

$79

8 am - 10 am

Hazardous Communication [2 hr ]

This two-hour class is required for all employees and supervisors who handle or may become accidentally exposed to hazardous materials. Called the Right-To-Know program, the curriculum instructs on proper handling and use of hazardous materials; employee/employer responsibilities; regulations; classes of chemicals; physical and health hazards, and the acquisition and understanding of Material Safety Data Sheets.

January 8

April 16

June 2

September 1

BBP

$79

8 am -12 pm

Bloodborne Pathogens [4 hr – morning]

This four-hour seminar complies with OSHA training regulations for "all employees with occupational exposure to blood or other potentially infectious materials". Curriculum includes: definitions; exposure control through engineering and work practices; protective equipment; regulated waste; Hazard Communication; recordkeeping and control plans.

March 4

July 8

October 14

CSA

$69

Confined Space Awareness [4 hr]
Offered in compliance of training mandates in OSHA's regulation to improve confined space safety and rescue procedures. Whether your program is established or in preparation, this class will make your efforts more effective. Curriculum covers: definitions; hazards; entry programs and permits; monitoring equipment; lockout/tagout; personal protective equipment and respiratory protection.

January 6

March 29

June 10

September 7

CIS10

$199

8 am - 2 pm

OSHA Construction Industry Safety [10 hr]

This training session provides safety and health topics to entry-level participants. The curriculum, ranging from health and safety provisions of OSHA's General Duty Clause to Hazard Communication instruction, complies with OSHA-designated training topics for the Construction Industry (29 CFR 1926).Certificate of attendance given at end of session. OSHA 10 hour card received in 4-6 weeks. Must attend both days.

February 8-9

May 5-6

August 3-4

November 15-16

GIS10

$199

8 am - 2 pm

OSHA General Industry Safety [10 hr] This training session provides safety and health topics to entry-level participants. The curriculum, ranging from health and safety provisions of OSHA's General Duty Clause to Hazard Communication instruction, complies with OSHA-designated training topics for General Industry (29 CFR 1910).Certificate of attendance given at end of session. OSHA 10 hour card received in 4-6 weeks. Must attend both days.

February 10-11

May 3-4

August 5-6

November 17-18

$499

8 am - 5 pm

Introduction to Industrial Hygiene [32 hr]

This course is an entry level course for industrial hygiene, covering anticipation, recognition, evaluation and control of potential health hazards in the workplace. Those hazards covered include chemical hazards, biological hazards, physical hazards, and ergonomic hazards. The course is taught by Certified Industrial Hygienists.

May 17-20

December 14-17

RRP-I001
$199

8 am – 5 pm

Lead based paint Training for Renovators & Remodelers course - Initial
[8 hr.]

Nationally certified EPA approved training course for all contractors who may disturb lead based paint in homes, child care facilities and schools built prior to 1978. Course content includes all topics required for EPA certification of training. Course also includes EPA approved clearance testing materials. Requires passport type photo or 600x600 color JPEG photo for submittal to EPA. This course does not substitute for the EPA worker course for lead based paint abatement. Minimum of 1 year experience as a certified lead based paint abatement worker or 2 years experience in a related field (e.g., lead, asbestos, or environmental remediation work) or in the building trades is required. 4 Hour refresher training required every 5 years to maintain accreditation.

May 7,11,21

June 11, 18, 25, 29

July 2, 6, 9, 20, 27, 30

Aug. 13, 17, 20, 24, 27, 31

September 10, 24

October 8, 15

November
12, 19

December
10, 17

RRP-R001
$79
8 am – 12 pm

Lead based paint Training for Renovators & Remodelers course- Refresher [4 hr.]
This course is required ever 5 years to maintain accreditation as a lead based paint Renovator or Remodeler. Topics include regulatory changes, new tools and techniques and a review of the initial training topics. Those persons previously trained and certified in the following courses need only take to refresher training to become accredited as a Renovator or Supervisor:
Abatement worker or supervisor course accredited by EPA, or an EPA authorized State or Tribal program.

Joint EPA-HUD Lead Safety for Remodeling, Repair and Painting, 2003 (EPA747-B-03-001).
EPA Model Training Course Minimizing Lead-Based Paint Hazards During Renovation, Remodeling, and Painting, 2000 (EPA 747-B-00-005).
HUD Addressing Lead-Based Paint Hazards During Renovation, Remodeling and Rehabilitation in Federally Owned and Assisted Housing Course.
HUD Lead-Based Paint Training for Remodelers and Renovators Course.
Certain State lead training courses.

Must supply proof of previous training

May 20, 27

June 10, 24

July 1, 22

Aug. 5, 26

LPW-I-100
$299

8am - 5 pm

EPA Lead Based Paint Worker: initial training [16 hr]
This two-day training, approved by the Environmental Protection Agency, is mandatory for any workers removing lead based paint in residential, schools, day care centers, & public housing. Course curriculum includes: history of lead; health effects; medical surveillance; federal/state/local regulatory compliance; respiratory and personal protection; state-of-the-art work practices and procedures, and "hands-on” training

June 21-22

July 28-29

Sept. 1-2

LBW-R-100
$169

8am-5pm

EPA Lead Based Paint Worker: refresher training [8 hr]
This training is required every 3 years to maintain your accreditation to perform lead based paint abatement in residential, schools, day care centers, & public housing. This training consists of new regulatory requirements, new tools and techniques and a review of initial training topics. Must have current unexpired training certificate to attend course

July 19

Sept. 24

MS-E

$399

8 am - 5 pm

MSHA New Experienced Surface Miner [24 Hr]

Fulfills MSHA training requirements, particularly for sub-contractors who perform specific project assignments at mine sites. Class topics include: hazard definitions; communication procedures; health hazards; personal protective equipment; first aid and mining industry safety requirements.

April 26-28

September 22-24

MS-I

$399

8 am - 5 pm

MSHA New Inexperienced Surface Miner [24 Hr]

This course meets MSHA requirements for initial training of new personnel without previous mining experience. Classroom instruction is followed by mine site task and hazard training. Curriculum includes: Rights of Miners; introduction to the Work Environment; transportation/ground control; communication systems; respiratory devices; hazard recognition; health and safety; first aid; evacuation plans...and more.

March 8-10

November 22-24

MS-R

$149

8 am - 5 pm

MSHA Miner: refresher [8 hr]

This 8-hour course for surface or underground miners fulfills recertification requirements of the U.S. Department of Labor, Mine Safety and Health Administration, Part 48.

March 31

October 15

EVS

$199

8 am - 5 pm

Excavation Safety – Competent Person Training [8 hr]
Competent person training is required for contractors involved in excavations to implement proper engineering controls to prevent trench collapse and cave-ins. This course covers all aspects of excavation safety including excavation definitions, review of OSHA requirements, daily inspections, shoring system design requirements, safety aspects of excavation equipment, special work rules for high hazards, and confined space requirements.

February 5

October 5

RCR-R

$149

8 am - 5 pm

RCRA Annual refresher [8 hr]
This course complies with annual refresher requirements for personnel at generator facilities and is intended for previously-trained personnel who handle hazardous waste or supervise employees in satellite accumulation or generator storage areas. Curriculum includes: waste determination; proper accumulation/waste handling practices; emergency procedures and required documentation/training records.

January 15

June 18

RSP-100

$699

8 am - 5 pm

Respiratory Protection [40 hr]

This is an in-depth course for respiratory protection examining the history and applicable rules and regulations surrounding respirators, including all elements needed for a respiratory protection program. All types of air purifying and supplied air respirators, including the SCBA, will be discussed and demonstrated. Fit testing will also be covered for qualitative and quantitative methods, including “how-to” exercises. The course is taught by Certified Industrial Hygienists.

August 16-20

RSPF

$79

1pm - 5 pm

Respiratory Protection Overview [4 hr - afternoon]

Designed to fulfill training on the need, selection, use, and care of employee respiratory protection under the new OSHA Standard Effective April, 1998. This overview introduces workers, supervisors, and small business owners to compliance requirements of existing protection standards.

January 11

March 29

July 8

September 30

November 29

PSM

$499

8 am - 5 pm

Principles of Safety Management [32 hr]

Designed for the practicing safety professional, this course addresses basics of safety management, including psychological implications of safety programs, behavior-based safety, budgetary processes, and the ability to successfully sell safety. The course is taught by Certified Safety Professionals.

May 25-28

November 9-12