A Guide to Eyewash and Safety Shower Facilities
COURSE DESCRIPTION This course introduces the risks associated with on-the-job exposure to caustic substances and how to avoid and protect workers from those risks. Workers who interact on a regular
A Guide to Combustible Dusts
COURSE DESCRIPTION This course emphasizes occupational safety. Employers should be aware of workplace hazards facing their employees and take appropriate action to minimize or eliminate exposure to these hazards. This
Working with Corrosive Substances
COURSE DESCRIPTION This course introduces concepts and principles that can prevent serious health risks to workers due to exposure to corrosives. This course introduces the proper protection practices from corrosive
The Big Four Safety Hazards in General Industry
COURSE DESCRIPTION There are four main hazards associated with industrial work: fall, electrical, struck-by, and caught-in. These hazards are known to cause injuries and fatalities in the workplace. It is
Residential Rain Gardens – Design, Installation and Maintenance
COURSE DESCRIPTION Rain gardens are shallow, constructed depressions that are planted with deep-rooted native plants and grasses. While rain water has been collected in gardens since ancient times, the concept
Basic Principles of Stream Restoration
COURSE DESCRIPTION Streams and rivers serve many purposes, including water supply, wildlife habitat, energy generation, transportation and recreation. A stream is a dynamic, complex system that includes not only the
A Guide to Preventing Heat Stress and Cold Stress
COURSE DESCRIPTION Heat stress and cold can pose a special threat to workers in a wide range of geographic areas. Many manufacturing workers must deal with hot and cold temperatures
Removal of Small Dams
COURSE DESCRIPTION This course is based on the publication “Removal of Small Dams in Oregon, A Guide for Project Managers”. It is used with permission of the author, Denise Hoffert,
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
