RESEARCH AND EDUCATION TRUST BY K E I T H J . V I T KO V I C H , EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF ROOFERS & WAT E R P R O O F E R S R E S E A R C H A N D E D U C AT I O N T R U S T F U N D
Always Schedule Foreman Training Classes Well in Advance With the Research and Education Trust Fund
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he wildly popular Foreman Training Program, offered by the Roofers & Waterproofers Research and Education Joint Trust Fund, provides unions and their signatory contractors with first-class training for current and future foremen in the roofing industry. The program is designed to accomplish the following: • Improve the knowledge and ability of foremen to
lead their jobs and supervise their crews so that they are safer and more efficient, and so that the quality of the product that they produce meets or exceeds the industry standard.
• Instill the necessary interpersonal skills that will keep
apprentices and journeymen in our industry and bring jobs in on time and under budget.
• Help ensure that the quality, efficiency and
productivity of foremen and crews reach their maximum levels.
About the Modules
The exercises and information contained in the foreman training’s modules are about the skills determined to be critical for success through a survey of signatory contractors, union officials and working foremen. Each module addresses a series of skills as outlined below.
PART 1 — ROLE OF FOREMAN
❱ Communication Skills • The role of foreman • Listening skills • Responding to worker concerns • Giving effective directions and instructions
❱ Problem Solving • The nature of problems and decisions • Problems encountered by foremen • Avoiding and dealing with sexual harassment • Valuing diversity and avoiding discrimination
❱ Math and Measurement • Review of basic math skills associated with roofing
and waterproofing
• Applying basic math skills to everyday duties as foreman • Review of equations for perimeter and area of
different roof shapes
• Finding area of irregular shaped roofs • Calculate materials needed for roofing and
waterproofing jobs
❱ Safety Skills • The role of foreman in safety • Electrical safety • Safety practices and standards for roofers • Dealing with hearing loss • Safety jeopardy • SDS review • Identifying worksite hazards • Designing fall protection • Learning about toxic substances • Teaching Skills • Determining learning style preferences • Demonstrating effective demonstrations • Giving a toolbox lesson
❱ Anti-Harassment • Identify requirements associated with avoiding
harassment
• Recognizing behaviors sometimes common to
construction work sites that might be considered harassment
• Review situations and devise strategies to deal
with situations
• Review the most important ideas about
preventing and dealing with harassment per OA/DOL regulations
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