UNIVERSITY NEWS - AUGUST
MEDIA CONTACT: Cara C. Perry
772-873-3339, ccarlton@fau.edu
FAU Construction Safety Classes Offered at Treasure
Coast Campus
PORT ST. LUCIE, FL (August 8, 2005) - The Florida Institute of Safety and Construction in the College of Architecture, Urban and Public Affairs will offer construction safety courses at the Treasure Coast Campus beginning September 17. All courses are compliant with the Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) guidelines and provide effective, hands-on safety information for those managing and working in the construction field. The program is designed for companies that want to reduce workplace injuries and fatalities, in addition to reducing their worker's compensation rates and exposure to OSHA fines. See below for schedule:
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September 17, 8 hours, Worker's Compensation Rate Reduction Strategies
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October 15, 10 hours, OSHA Construction Safety & Health Seminar (Offered in Spanish and English)
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October 15, 8 hours, Confined Space Entry Safety Course
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October 22, 8 hours, Steel Erection Safety Course
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October 22, 8 hours, CPR for Construction and General Industry
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October 22, 8 hours, First Aid for Construction and General Industry
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November 5, 4 hours, Fall Protection Safety Course
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November 5, 4 hours, Scaffolding Safety Course
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December 3, 4 hours, Accident Investigation
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December 3, 4 hours, Lockout/Tagout Safety Course
All classes may also be taught under contract on site at individual companies. For more information, call Gene Ouellette at 866-518-5780 or visit www.fau.edu/fisc
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