Dam Owner’s Safety Manual
COURSE DESCRIPTION Dam Owner’s Safety Manual This course introduces the principles and practices of dam safety from a dam owner’s perspective. It has been widely recognized by researchers in several
Construction and Maintenance of Gravel Roads
COURSE DESCRIPTION According to eh US DOT there are about 497,000 miles of unpaved roads in the US, which accounts for about 35% of all roads. According to Transportation Canada,
A Guide to Asbestos in Industry
COURSE DESCRIPTION Asbestos was once thought to be the perfect material to deal with many construction needs. It’s tough, high-tensile strength and its resistance to heat and chemical stresses were
Texas Laws and Rules for Professional Engineers
COURSE DESCRIPTION This course provides a review of the Texas Board of Professional Engineers (TBPE) requirements according to the board rules and the Texas Engineering Practice Act. This course meets
Inspection of Embankment Dams
COURSE DESCRIPTION This course introduces guidelines of embankment dam inspection according to the FEMA. It is estimated that there are about 75,000 dams in the US, many of which are
Inspection of Concrete and Masonry Dams
COURSE DESCRIPTION – Inspection of Concrete and Masonry Dams This course introduces the basic principles of concrete and masonry dam inspection. It is estimated that there are about 80,000 dams
Ethics: Guidelines of Professional Conduct for Engineers
COURSE DESCRIPTION The ASCE Code of Ethics (Appendix A) provides guidance for engineers’ personal and professional conduct. The first canon of the code of ethics, holding “paramount the safety, health,
A Guide to Fall Prevention in Industry
COURSE DESCRIPTION – A Guide to Fall Prevention in Industry This course is based on the publication, A Guide to Fall Prevention in Industry which is intended to be consistent
Protecting Homes from Wildfires
COURSE DESCRIPTION Wildfires are a common, natural, and essential occurrence in the forests, woodlands, brushlands, and grasslands of the United States and Canada. When conditions are acceptable, fire professionals use
A Guide to OSHA for Small Businesses
COURSE DESCRIPTION A Guide to OSHA Regulations for Small Businesses This course introduces basic concepts of workplace safety and OSHA compliance in order to serve as a first step in
