2024 AWARENESS TRAINING
12 MONTHS l 12 TOPICS
Same ol, Same ol. Most employees that have been around a while feel this way about their annual awareness training. CSSI is excited to launch our inaugural live stream virtual delivery monthly awareness trainings. Companies will have the option to register for the whole 12 month package, or register for our a la cart option. The 12 topics are pre-selected to reflect the most commonly needed areas of focus within construction. These sessions will be delivered by our industry experts at CSSI and will be recorded for your access when it is needed for review again. The 1-hour monthly trainings have been conveniently scheduled for 7am with attendees permitted to ask questions during and after the training. For those who miss the pre-established day/time can access the recording and watch at their convenience. The Awareness Training Program is a great option for companies of all sizes and exposures, another tool to keep safety on the forefront.
SITE ORIENTATION, EAP, MAP
In this session, we will be discussing what is all required and necessary in a site specific safety plan, emergency action plan, and contractor orientation. We will share best practices for development, distribution, and communication of these critical plans.
Date: January 9, 2024 – Virtual Instructor: Brandon Black
HAZCOM
In this session we will be discussing the common hazardous materials on a jobsite, and how to identify and protect employees from potential exposure. We will be sharing best practices for communicating and storing the necessary SDS’s on a jobsite.
Date: February 20, 2024 - Virtual Instructor: Brandon Black
FALL PROTECTION
In this session, we will be discussing the proper selection, storage, and usage of fall protection equipment and systems. We will be sharing techniques for identifying defects in personal fall arrest equipment. We will also be sharing when Fall Protection equipment and systems are required.
Date: March 12, 2024 – Virtual Instructor: Brandon Black
TRENCH / EXCAVATION
We will discuss the potential hazards associated with trench and excavation. We will share best practices and requirements when performing trench/excavation, we also discuss soil type identification and benching/sloping techniques.
Date: April 16, 2024 – Virtual Instructor: Kim Hodne
SCAFFOLD
In this session we will discuss the top hazards identified when conducting a daily inspection of the scaffold setup and equipment. We will discuss manufacturers recommendations, and how to mitigate potential hazards.
Date: May 21, 2024 – Virtual Instructor: Brandon Black
ELECTRICAL LOCKOUT/TAGOUT
We will be discussing the potential electrical hazards on jobsites, and how to mitigate exposure to these hazards. We will be discussing the basic steps to lockout/tagout and when these steps would be necessary.
Date: June 11, 2024 – Virtual Instructor: Kim Hodne
RIGGING INSPECTION
In this session we will discuss the proper techniques and tools for inspecting and selecting the necessary rigging equipment. We will also be discussing the load ratings and handling of products, and identifying and mitigating potential hazards.
Date: July 9, 2024 – Virtual Instructor: Kim Hodne
RESPIRATORY SILICA
In this session we will discuss the general hazards associated with silica, and how to mitigate and reduce employee exposure. We will discuss general best practices and requirements for silica removal and disposal plans, as well as what respiratory requirements will apply.
Date: August 13, 2024 – Virtual
Instructor: Kim Hodne
MOBILE EQUIPMENT
In this session we will discuss the general hazards associated with operating and working around all types of equipment on an active construction site. We will discuss the general best practices associated with conducting a thorough pre-use inspection, while identifying what qualifications are required to operate specific equipment.
Date: September 10, 2024 – Virtual Instructor: Brandon Black
FIRE PROTECTION
In this session we will discuss the common hazards associated with an active jobsite that are leading causes of fires. We will discuss general tips, tools, and techniques for identifying and mitigating potential fires.
Date: October 8, 2024 – Virtual
Instructor: Chris Pankow
LADDERS, STAIRS, WWS
In this session we will discuss the general hazards associated with utilizing ladders, and how to mitigate hazards by utilizing the appropriate equipment and tools for the task. We will discuss best practices for a clean and orderly walking and working surfaces, while sharing proper construction of stairways and railing.
Date: November 5, 2024 – Virtual Instructor: Brandon Black
HOUSEKEEPING & DEMOLITION / MATERIAL HANDLING
In this session we will discuss general practices for ensuring a clean and orderly jobsite, while covering the appropriate steps and protocols for demolition and mitigating exposure to potential hazards. We will discuss the appropriate methods for material handling, storage and staging of an active jobsite.
Date: December 10, 2024 – Virtual Instructor: Kim Hodne
INSTRUCTORS
Brandon Black Director of Education & Training Construction Safety Specialists, Inc.
Brandon began his career as a card-carrying member of the Carpenter’s Local Union #106 and worked his way through the ranks of several Iowa specialty interior contractors. Brandon was previously employed with an ENR Top Specialty Contractor where he worked on the site of Microsoft’s large data center project in Des Moines. This opportunity allowed him to look at construction project safety from a different perspective, all the while providing him knowledge growth of “whole-project” safety. Brandon now helps to provide a well-rounded safety mentality to job sites and provides the CSSI team with a “field perspective” while delivering a wide array of services related to inspections, site visits, and employee education.
Kim Hodne Director of Compliance and Inspection Servies Construction Safety Specialists, Inc.
Kim has worked in heavy industry for more than thirty years, transitioning from the trades to full-time safety in 1997 as a yard safety specialist. His career continued to grow becoming a Washington State OSHA safety compliance officer and on to Safety Director for Alaska’s largest shipyard. The unique path from deck plates to the board room gives Kim a unique perspective and understanding of how safety is applied and practiced in the workplace. He knows that for a safety culture to exist and be successful requires “buy-in” from all levels of the company, a shared value in practice. His approach is not “Safety First”, but rather “Safety Always”. He also understands that employees must embrace safety; not because they are told to – but because they believe in it.
Chris Pankow Safety Consultant Construction Safety Specialists, Inc.
Chris began his career as a Park Ranger in the US Corp of Engineers Co-op program, interpreting and enforcing federal, state, and local recreational laws, regulations, and policies, while leading operations and providing a safe recreational experience. Following the Park Ranger program, he transitioned into heavy equipment operation focusing on large earth-moving equipment. During this tenure, he began his passion for training and safety. Following his heavy equipment career, he shifted into the Iowa DOT Highway and Maintenance division, performing various duties including field safety responsibilities. Since 2004, Chris has been a volunteer firefighter, first responder, and certified EMT. He assists with coordinating training activities, expanding his knowledge into high/low angle rope rescue, grain bin safety, and hazmat, among many other public safety initiatives.
AWARENESS TRAINING
Online Training Series
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Fee structure below is per session.
Please mark which online session(s) you would like to attend:
The sessions below are scheduled for a la carte registration allowing attendees to participate in the sessions that provide the most value.
SITE ORIENTATION, EAP, MAP
January 9, 2024 | 7:00 am - 8:00 am | ZOOM
$125 - MBI Members
HAZCOM
February 20, 2024 | 7:00 am - 8:00 am | ZOOM
$125 - MBI Members
FALL PROTECTION
March 12, 2024 | 7:00 am - 8:00 am | ZOOM
$125 - MBI Members
TRENCH/EXCAVATION
April 16, 2024 | 7:00 am - 8:00 am | ZOOM
$125 - MBI Members
SCAFFOLD
May 21, 2024 | 7:00 am - 8:00 am | ZOOM
$125 - MBI Members
ELECTRICAL LOCKOUT/TAGOUT
June 11, 2024 | 7:00 am - 8:00 am | ZOOM
$125 - MBI Members
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RIGGING INSPECTION
July 9, 2024 | 7:00 am - 8:00 am | ZOOM
$125 - MBI Members
RESPIRATORY SILICA
August 13, 2024 | 7:00 am - 8:00 am | ZOOM
$125 - MBI Members
MOBILE EQUIPMENT
September 10, 2024 | 7:00 am - 8:00 am | ZOOM
$125 - MBI Members
FIRE PROTECTION
October 8, 2024 | 7:00 am - 8:00 am | ZOOM
$125 - MBI Members
LADDERS, STAIRS, WWS
November 5, 2024 | 7:00 am - 8:00 am | ZOOM
$125 - MBI Members
HOUSEKEEPING & DEMOLITION/ MATERIAL HANDLING
December 10, 2024 | 7:00 am - 8:00 am | ZOOM
$125 - MBI Members
ALL 12 AWARENESS SESSIONS - BONUS BUY
$1,200 - MBI Members
$1,500 - Non-Members
Cancellation Policy: Registration cancellations must be submitted to Master Builders of Iowa via email to NFry@MBI.Build. Cancellation requests submitted at least 14 days prior to the start of this program will be refunded 100%. Cancellations received between 7 and 14 days prior to the start of this program will be refunded 50%. No refund for cancellations less than 7 days prior to the start of this program. No refund for no-shows.
Please send registration and payment to: Construction Safety Specialists, Inc. Attn: Nichole Fry 4100 Westown Pkwy | West Des Moines, IA 50266 Email: NFry@MBI.Build
Connection information will be forwarded to participants upon registration.