Cost 

• 1-12 students $825.00 
• 13-20 students $1240.00
• Plus $12.00 per student for booklets

8-hour format:

• For those "Large-Quantity" hazardous materials and hazardous waste companies handling more than 2,200 pounds/month or 220 gallons/month.
  
  
  Cost 
  
• 1-12 students $1965.00 
• 13-20 students $2945.00 
• Plus $14.00 per student for booklets

HAZ MAT "AWARENESS" PROGRAM

First responders at the "Awareness" level are individuals who are likely to witness or discover a hazardous substance release and who have been trained to initiate an emergency response sequence by notifying the proper authorities of the release.

They would take no further action beyond notifying the authorities of the release. First responders at the awareness level shall have sufficient training or have had sufficient experience to objectively demonstrate competency in the following areas:

• An understanding of what hazardous substances are and the risks associated with them in an incident.
• An understanding of the potential outcomes associated with an emergency created when hazardous substances are present.
• The ability to recognize the presence of hazardous substances in an emergency.
• The ability to identify the hazardous substances, if possible.
• An understanding of the role of the first-responder awareness individual in the employer's emergency response plan including site security and control and the U.S. Department of Transportation's Emergency Response Guidebook.
• The ability to realize the need for additional resources and to make appropriate notifications to the communication center.
  
  Two hour, four hour or eight hour formats are available. The number of hours needed are based on your sites complexity, your risks, time available, your budget, etc.

Program Length 

• 2 hours

Cost

• Unlimited enrollment - $468.00
  

Program Length 

• 4 hours

Cost

• 1-12 students $825.00
• 13-20 students $1240.00
  

Program Length

• 8 hours

Cost

• 1-12 students $1965.00
• 13-20 students $2945.00
• Plus $14.00 per student for booklets

HAZ MAT "OPERATIONAL" PROGRAM

First responders at the "Operational" level are individuals who respond to releases or potential releases of hazardous substances as part of the initial response to the site for the purpose of protecting life, environment and property from the effects of the release.

They are trained to respond in a defensive fashion without actually trying to stop the release. Their function is to contain the release from a safe distance without contacting the chemical. They are trained to keep the chemical from spreading and to prevent exposures.

First responders at the operational level shall have received training and have sufficient experience to objectively demonstrate competency in the following areas in addition to those listed for the Awareness level:

• Knowledge of the basic hazard and risk-assessment techniques.
• Know how to select and use proper personal protective equipment (PPE/CPC) provided to the first-responder operational level.
• Have an understanding of basic hazardous-materials terms.
• Knowledge of chemicals hazards, toxicology, markings, labels and placards.
• Know how to perform basic control, containment and/or confinement operations within the capabilities of the resources and personal protective equipment (PPE/CPC) available.
• Know how to implement basic decontamination procedures.
• Have an understanding of the relevant standard operating procedures and termination procedures.
• Working knowledge of your on-site emergency plan.
• Work within an established ICS.
• Knowledge of local, state and federal regulations.

Program Length

• 24 hours (minimal Fed OSHA standard is 8 hours and is appropriate for certain companies based on the complexity and risk potential of your facility).

Cost 8 hour format

• 1-12 students $1820.00
• 13-20 students $2730.00
• Plus $14.00 per student for booklets

Individual $198.00, includes booklets (when attending our Public enrollment class)

Cost 24 hour format

• 1-12 students $4250.00
• 13-20 students $6375.00
• Plus $22.00 per student for binder/booklets

Individual $435.00, includes booklets (when attending our Public enrollment class)

Certification

• Full-colored framed wall certificate and laminated wallet card good for one year

HAZ MAT "TECHNICIAN" PROGRAM

Assumes a more aggressive role than an FRO in that they approach the point of release in order to plug, patch or otherwise stop the release of hazardous substance.

For most companies It is recommended that each student receives 40 hours of training. Federal regulations require a minimum of 24 hours of "Technician" training. For some companies 24 hours of training is suitable.  This is all  based on your risk potential, type and amount of chemicals, etc. Please call or Email for recommendations.  

Upon completion, the "Technician" must have training equal to the FRO and show competency in the following areas:

• Know how to implement your company's emergency response plan.
• Know the classification, identification and verification of known and unknown materials by using field survey instruments and equipment.
• Be able to function with an assigned role in the ICS.
• Select and use proper specialized chemical PPE/CPC.
• Perform advance control, containment and/or confinement.
• Perform offensive operations that may involve contact with the material.
• Understand and implement decon and termination procedures.
• Understand basic chemical and toxicological terminology and behavior.

Program Length

• 40 hours "Technician" (minimal Fed OSHA standard is 24 hours and is appropriate for certain companies based on the complexity and risk potential of your facility)

Cost

• 1-12 students $5935.00
• 13-20 students $8898.00
• Plus $32.00 per student for binder/booklets

Individual $598.00, includes booklets (when attending our Public enrollment class)

Program Length

• 24 hours "Technician"

Cost

• 1-12 students $4250.00
• 13-20 students $6375.00 
• Plus $32.00 per student for supplies

Individual $395.00, includes booklets (when attending our Public enrollment class)

Certification

• Full-colored framed wall certificate and laminated wallet card good for one year

HAZ MAT ANNUAL REFRESHERS

Review of related information for all Haz Mat formats:

• Chemical Safety
• Compressed Gases
• Containment & Decon
• Disaster Planning
• Haz Mat Identification
• Incident Command System (ICS)
• Incident Response
• Multiple Practice Drills
• PPE
• Respiratory Protection
• SCBA and Fit Testing
• Toxicology

Plus other material based on Haz Mat format delivered.

Program Length

• 8 hours

Cost

• 1-12 students $1965.00
• 13-20 students $2945.00
• Plus $14.00 per student for booklets

Individual $198.00, includes booklets (when attending our Public enrollment class)

Certification

• Full-colored framed wall certificate and laminated wallet card good for one year

RESPIRATORY PROTECTION & FIT-TESTING

This respiratory protection program is designed to train personnel in airborne hazard requirements and the use of respiratory protective equipment, doffing and donning. For Fit Testing, see information below. Required annually or when new equipment is introduced. 

Key Topics

• Cleaning and Storing
• Fit - Checking Techniques
• Limitations on PEL
• Maintenance & Repair of Respirators
• Medical Monitoring & Record Keeping
• Respirator Selection Criteria
• Respirator Use Requirements & Limitations
• Respiratory Types
• Review of Haz Com

 

Program Length

• 1-hour

Cost

• 1-12 students $350.00
• 13-20 students $525.00
• Plus $4.00 per student for booklets

Valued Pricing - add respiratory protection training with fit testing

Cost

• 1-12 students $180.00
• 13-20 students $275.00
• Plus $4.00 per student for booklets



Fit Testing - We provide Quantitative testing (meter - Portacount®)

• $57.00 per test - seven test minimum (Quantitative testing - Portacount®)
• No minimum cost if fit testing is done at our training facility, simply $57.00 per test
  
• Computer generated print out provided for your records
• We average about five tests an hour
  
  Certification
  • Fit Test certificate for your records
  • Wall certificate for Respiratory Protection Training upon request

Respirator Medical Clearance Exam

Life Safety Associates on-site testing adheres to all OSHA/NIOSH requirements that are listed in the 1910.134 1998 Respiratory Protection Standard up-date. The standard states that "using a respirator may place a physiological burden on employees that varies with the type of respirator worn, the job, and workplace conditions in which the respirator is used, and the medical status of the employee. The employer may discontinue an employee's medical evaluations when the employee is no longer required to use a respirator." The Physician or Licensed Health Care Professional (PLHCP) who conducts the examination has discretion to determine the tests, consultations, and diagnostic procedures to be included in the examination. Given this discretion on the part of the PLHCP, and the PLHCP's awareness of the considerable physiological burden that the respirator places on the user, OSHA believes that the PLHCP will be able to evaluate the employee's ability for the use of a respirator.

On-Site Testing Medical Clearance Evaluation includes the following:

• Questionnaire 1910.134 '98 up-date
• Prescreen Medical Questionnaire
• Blood Pressure ¨ Resting
• EKG - Resting (Recommended ¨ additional charge will apply)
• Height and Weight
• Pulmonary Function Test
• Physician Over-Read of Data Medical Clearance Statement
• Trend Analysis (at no additional charge)
• Archiving of Data

Are medical evaluations really needed for annual fit testing? (PDF file)

Cost: $95.00 per exam - seven exam minimum cost

HAZARDOUS COMMUNICATIONS (EMPLOYEE RIGHT-TO-KNOW) PROGRAM

This program provides instruction on the rights and responsibilities of your employees and the employer regarding Hazardous Materials in the workplace. Hazardous materials ranging from "correction fluid" and "copy toner" to stored chemicals will be discussed.

Instruction on the nature of each chemical that your employees are in contact with and their inherent dangers and proper emergency response. MSDS and labeling.

Program Length

• 1 to 2 hours

Cost

• Unlimited enrollment $468.00
  
  
  

ERT HAZ MAT COMPONENT

The prerequisite for this program is the "Haz Mat Operational" (First Responder), 24 hour program outlined above.

All programs meet the requirements of Title 8 Chapter 4, Section 5192 (q), (6), (A), (B) & (C) and (q) (11) (B) and are Certified by the California Specialized Training Institute and/or State Fire Marshal.

Upon conclusion of this program each student will be at the Haz Mat Technician Level and will have skills to mitigate spills. For further details on Haz Mat Technician Level see the section above.

This is a proactive program

This program provides the following training:

• Chemical Safety
• Compressed Gases
• Containment & Decontamination
• Disaster Planning
• Haz Mat Identification
• Incident Command
• Incident Response
• Multi-Drills
• PPE
• Respiratory Protection
• Self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA)
• Scene Management
• Toxicology

Program Length

• 16 hours

Cost

• 1-12 students $3225.00
• 13-20 students $4840.00
• Plus $22.00 per student for supplies
  
  

 

Certification

• Full-colored framed wall certificate and laminated wallet card good for one year

SPECIALTY PROGRAMS

Life Safety Associates also offers the following specialized programs:

• Confined Space
• Comprehensive Back Safety Programs
• Custom Simulations - Medical, Haz Mat, EH&S, Violence
• Department of Transportation - Haz Waste Handlers
• Decontamination Spill Drills
• High Voltage Electrical
• Laser Safety
• Lock Out/Tag Out
• Radiation Safety
• Specialty Chemicals
• Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD)

 

Call or E-mail for details.