Diesel Exhaust & Human Health: Current Scientific & Policy Issues -- January 16, 2004, Seattle,
8 am-5:30 pm
Diesel engines drive American industry and transportation, yet have been linked to environmental and health problems. Engineers are seeking ways to reduce pollution from diesel exhaust with improved fuels and engine technology. This course will review the latest information about health effects, exposures and controls, and policy changes affecting diesel exhaust.
Cost: $225
http://depts.washington.edu/ehce/NWcenter/course/Diesel_Exhaust-04.html

Annual Hazardous Waste Refreshers --January 20, 22, Seattle 8 am- 5 pm
Employees involved in hazardous waste operations can receive their annual 8 hours of OSHA-required refresher training by attending this course. Each course is taught by John Malool of the New York-New Jersey Education Research Center. Group exercises, lectures, and a case study provide students with real-life approaches to hazardous waste site operations. Class size is limited to 30 to ensure interaction between instructor and participants. Cost: $195; $145 government rate (cost includes lunch)

OSHA 502: Update Trainer Course for Construction – January 21-23, Portland
For individuals who have completed OSHA 500 and who are active trainers in an outreach program. Required every four years. Provides an update on OSHA construction standards, policies, and regulations.
This course has been approved for 2.5 Safety CM points by the American Board of Industrial Hygiene.
Cost: $525; $100 discount per person for multiple registrations.
http://depts.washington.edu/ehce/OSHA/course/502.html

Focus on Safety: Competent Person — January 23, Seattle, 8 am-5 pm
Over twenty-five standards reference competent or qualified persons. In this one-day course you will learn the qualifications, training and responsibilities associated with the standard. You will receive a workbook with the complete course content, skill checklists, and site inspection forms for excavation safety, fall protection and other situations involving competent and qualified persons.
Cost: $145 (includes lunch)

OSHA 2225: Respiratory Protection – January 26-28, Seattle
This course covers the requirements for the establishment, maintenance, and monitoring of a respirator program. Topics include OSHA and ANSI standards, NIOSH certifications, and medical evaluation recommendations. Course also includes a fit-testing workshop.
This course has been approved for 3.0 IH CM points by the American Board of Industrial Hygiene.
Fulfills elective requirement for Safety & Health Specialist Certificate program
Cost: $525; $100 discount per person for multiple registrations.
http://depts.washington.edu/ehce/OSHA/course/222A.html

OSHA 503: General Industry Trainer Update – January 26-28, Portland
For those who have completed OSHA 501 and are active trainers in an outreach program. Required every four years. Provides an update on OSHA general industry standards, policies, and regulations.
This course has been approved for 2.5 Safety CM points by the American Board of Industrial Hygiene.
Cost: $525; $100 discount per person for multiple registrations.
http://depts.washington.edu/ehce/OSHA/course/503.html

OSHA 510: Standards for Construction – February 2-5, Seattle
Course addresses OSHA policies, procedures, and standards, as well as construction safety & health principles. Emphasis on those areas that are the most hazardous, using OSHA standards as a guide. Upon successful completion of the course, students will receive certification cards and be able to locate the correct OSHA standards in 29 CFR 1926; identify common causes of accidents and fatalities in hazardous areas of construction; identify abatement techniques for such hazards.
This course has been approved for 4.0 Safety CM points by the American Board of Industrial Hygiene.
Fulfills core requirement for Safety & Health Specialist Certificate program
Cost: $575; $100 discount per person for multiple registrations.
http://depts.washington.edu/ehce/OSHA/course/510.html

Puget Sound OEM Grand Rounds – February 9, Seattle
Cost: $45 includes dinner and lecture. A no-host bar will be available. The evening starts with a social hour from 5:15-6:00 pm dinner being served from 6:00-6:15 pm, which is followed by a lecture from 7:00-8:00 pm.
Location: The Faculty Club, University of Washington
*Workers Compensation Patient Satisfaction Issues
Thomas M. Wickizer, PhD, MD, MPH. Professor, Health Services, Community Medicine, University of Washington

Tools and Techniques to Improve Your Safety Training Programs -- February 11, Seattle, 8 am – 4:15 pm
Learn how to improve your safety training from Rick Gleason and other expert trainers.
Safety and health professionals need to be effective trainers if their messages are to make a difference in the workplace. This course will identify occupational safety and industrial hygiene resources and demonstrate effective training methods utilizing resources from OSHA, OR-OSHA, WISHA, and AK-OSHA. At the end of this course, participants will be able to build a library of training resources and understand how to improve their safety training programs.
Cost: $175 on or before January 27, 2004; $225 after http://depts.washington.edu/ehce/NWcenter/course/Tools_Techniques_Safety-04.html

Focus on Safety: New Steel Erection Standards -- February 17, Seattle, 8 am- noon
Instructor: Clarence Atchison, Safety Training and Risk Reduction
This seminar will educate employers and workers about the revised steel erection standard. The seminar will update the latest requirements in hoisting and rigging requirements related to multiple-lifts, provide information regarding column anchorage, and the elimination of tripping hazards. Attendees will also learn of a new section to the rules that introduces open web steel joists, including landing and placing loads.
Cost: $75

Supervisory Safety & Health Duties -- February 18-19, Seattle
This two-day course taught by Rick Gleason will cover the general safety and health requirements in 29 CFR 1910 from the standpoint of supervising, training, administering, and organizing safety and health programs. It will also include regulatory requirements and specific applications for written program requirements, documentation, discipline, hazard evaluation, and control and compliance.
Cost: $245
http://depts.washington.edu/ehce/OSHA/course/Supervisory_SafetyHealth.html

An Aging Workforce: Developing Health and Safety Strategies that Work -- February 27, Seattle, 8:30 am – 4:00 pm
This course provides information and tools to develop workplace strategies that maximize aging workers' safety and health. It also addresses the challenges employers face related to employment processes, productivity, illnesses, and injuries affecting aging workers. At the end of this course, participants will be able to understand new research and relevant issues related to the aging worker; identify physiological, psychological, and cognitive changes associated with aging; describe health and safety standards and resources for hazard identification and aging worker protection; identify community resources to develop health promotion programs for aging workers; design work environments that are responsive to the capabilities and limitations of the aging worker; and recognize legal issues to consider with an aging workforce.
Cost: $175 on or before February 11, 2004; $225 after http://depts.washington.edu/ehce/NWcenter/course/Aging_Workforce-04.html