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
Scrap Tire Earth Retaining Structures
COURSE DESCRIPTION Throughout the United States and Canada, millions of waste tires are generated each year. Huge stockpiles of waste tires represent an enormous depot of lost energy, materials, and
Tornado Protection – Selecting Refuge Areas in Buildings
COURSE DESCRIPTION Tornadoes cause heavy loss of life and property damage throughout much of the United States. Ideally, a specially designed safe room or storm shelter offers the best protection
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
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,
Wet Floodproofing for Homes
Wet floodproofing can be defined as permanent or contingent measures applied to a structure and/or its contents that prevent or provide resistance to damage from flooding by allowing floodwater to
Repairing Flood Damaged Homes
COURSE DESCRIPTION This course will introduce you to the principles and practices of repairing a flooded home. During the initial visit to a flood-damaged home, the situation often appears overwhelming.
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
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
