Monday, March 31, 2014

(SAFETY) (OSHA) Delaware Valley Safety Council Announces May Date For Certified Occupational Safety Specialist (COSS) Orientation



The Delaware Valley Safety Council (DVSC) has scheduled a Certified Occupational Safety Specialist (COSS) training class for the week of May 12, 2014. The class will be held at DVSC's New Jersey facility located at Gloucester County College Continuing Education Center, 1492 Tanyard Road, Sewell, NJ 08080. The price for the course, including all books, materials and a Friday lunch, is $1,999.

Reservations can be made online at the DVSC website www.dvsconline.org by clicking "COSS Orientation" in the main page slideshow. Inquiries can be directed to DVSC Executive Director, Brian McClafferty at (302) 736-1986; or to DVSC Administrator, Jeri Radio at (856) 558-8797.

COSS was designed to be an in-depth set of learning modules that equip workers with the core competencies of occupational safety and health for the Chemical, Construction, Energy, Engineering, Fire, Food, Government, Human Resources, Health, Medical, Municipal, Oil and Gas, Security, Shipyard, Transportation and Utility fields. The heart of the Certified Occupational Safety Specialist (COSS) Program is the solid foundation built on learning to read and apply the OSHA safety and training requirements in 29 CFR 1910 and 1926. Each orientation prepares the student to perform various duties in the safest possible manner. Upon successful completion of each specific course, the student will receive a Certified Occupational Safety Specialist certificate that lists the training and its expiration date. Owners and contractors may verify training through the COSS secure online database.


Certified Occupational Safety Specialist (COSS) Orientation:


Executive Course Summary

The Certified Occupational Safety Specialist course consists of five 8-Hour Days, a total of 40 Hours. The Certified Occupational Safety Specialist (COSS) Program is designed for those in the safety and health field that coordinate the successful implementation of corporate safety and health plans; coordinate and maybe even conduct safety and health training; and/or provide support to safety and training managers. By learning how to promote safety on a job site, COSS graduates have the knowledge to help lower fatalities, near misses and OSHA citations.
Course Awareness Level Topic Addressed:

  Determine the true cost of accidents.
    Calculate total recordable incident rates.
    Search Company and public records to assess where the likelihood of an accident may lie.
    Master the use of the CFRs (both construction and general industry).
    Identify hazards, determine regulatory requirements, implement corrective actions and train personnel in changes that are required.
    Perform risk analyses for key jobs and processes.
    Perform complete accident investigations. 
    Develop and implement a safety audits and inspections program.
    Communicate corporate safety initiatives and goals.
    Develop, implement, and maintain company safety plans and manuals.     
  Achieve OSHA "Competent Person" status.
  10 Hour Outreach Cards of Completion in Construction and General Industry.

Contact Marriott's Kellie Nice at (856) 686-9050 to take advantage of special DVSC Room Rates for either the Deptford Fairfield Inn, or the Deptford Residence Inn. Both locations are within a ten minute drive of DVSC-NJ.


Delaware Valley Safety Council Announces April Crane Safety Training and Testing Program

Candidates Can Acquire NCCCO Rigger Level I and Signalperson Certification:

The Delaware Valley Safety Council (DVSC), in association with the National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators (NCCCO) and our training and testing partner, ETS, is offering a comprehensive crane safety training/testing program to take place during the week of April 28 through May 1, 2014. The program is designed to prepare the student and enable the student to successfully complete the NCCCO written and practical tests for Signalperson and/or Rigger Level I certification. Fees are all-inclusive for training, written exams and practical testing.


All training and testing will be done at the DVSC-NJ facility located at Gloucester County College's Continuing Education Center at 1492 Tanyard Road, Sewell, New Jersey 08080. Detailed information regarding registration, the schedule for the week and the fee structure is available at the Delaware Valley Safety Council website, www.dvsconline.org, under the Crane Safety section. All registration forms and NCCCO candidate handbooks can be downloaded from that location as well. Register by April 14th to avoid late fees. Inquiries can be directed to DVSC Executive Director, Brian McClafferty at (302) 736-1986; or to DVSC Administrator, Jeri Radio at (856) 558-8797. 

NCCCO PROGRAM KEY FACTS:

           The National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators (NCCCO) is an independent, not-for-profit organization incorporated in January 1995 to establish and administer a nationwide program for the certification of crane operators
           NCCCO has administered over 615,000 written and practical examinations to more than 135,000 operators in all 50 states, ensuring that a significant portion of crane operators throughout the nation are informed, trained, and qualified. Testing Data is available here.
           NCCCO programs meet federal OSHA regulations and American National Standard ASME B30.
           The NCCCO national crane operator certification program is recognized by the federal Occupational Safety & Health Administration as meeting OSHA's requirements for crane operator competency. This formal agreement between OSHA and NCCCO provides significant benefits for employers who adopt the CCO-certification program.
           The goals of NCCCO's nationwide certification programs include reduced risk of loss, fewer accidents,   more consistent training, and expanded job opportunities for those who work in and around cranes.
           NCCCO certification is designed to assure both industry and the general   public that employees working with cranes are skilled and knowledgeable.
           An NCCCO certification card is issued to those who meet eligibility requirement and pass written and practical exams demonstrating fundamental knowledge of and skill in safe operations.
           NCCCO has the support of a diverse group of crane-using industries, including construction, utilities, energy, steel erection, crane rental, automotive, petrochemicals, and pulp/paper.

NCCCO activities center on these three specific areas:

           Validating knowledge and proficiency
           Developing and administering examinations to test that knowledge and proficiency
             Issuing certification to those who meet the criteria appropriate criteria

NCCCO programs are:


             National in scope
             Operated by the private sector (non-profit)
              Independent of labor relations policies
           Tailored to different types of crane-related activities
              Require recertification every five years
              Require both written and practical tests
             Accredited by nationally recognized professional credentialing  authorities (ANSI and NCCA)
           Officially recognized by Federal OSHA

Delaware Valley Safety Council | 8565588797 | dvscadministration@comcast.net | http://www.dvsconline.org
P.O. Box 158, Gibbstown, NJ 08027

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