CCAC has partnered with Mac Safety Consultants to offer safety training programs for contractors working in Pennsylvania's growing natural gas industry. While OSHA does not have a specific Oil and Gas Standard, the majority of site preparation work falls under 29 CFR 1926 (Construction) and production under 29 CFR 1910 (General Industry).

It is imperative to ensure employee safety and the following topics are available to help protect employees, comply with OSHA standards and gain the education necessary to work on a natural gas site:

• Intro to OSHA: Training component emphasizing workers' rights.
  
  
• Hazardous Energy: Control of unexpected energization during start-up on service.
  
  
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Required to reduce exposure to hazards of machinery and equipment.
  
  
• Health Hazards: Ensures employees know hazards and chemicals in their workplace.
  
  
• Emergencies: Identify and discuss emergency situations and plans.
  
  
• Confined Space: Practices and protection required for permit-required confined spaces.
  
  
• Welding Safety: Fire prevention and hazards, basic precautions and guards.
  
  
• Material Handling: Powered industrial trucks, cranes, derricks and slings.
  
  
• Heavy Equipment: Types, associated hazards and injury prevention.
  
  
• Excavations: Trenching, excavation, shoring requirements and cave-in protections.

Safety Audit Program

Is your facility in compliance? Complimentary safety audits are available now!

A comprehensive, effective safety program protects your employees and your bottom line. The Center for Professional Development at CCAC has partnered with MAC Safety Consultants and is now offering a complimentary safety audit walkthrough of your facility. A brief report of our safety expert's findings will be issued to you within two weeks of your scheduled walkthrough.

If you choose, we can provide cost proposals to train you and your employees to bring you into full compliance.

Some topics available include:
 

• OSHA Compliance
• Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)
• Fire Prevention and Safety
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Lockout/Tagout
• Machine Guarding
• Confined Space Entry
• Hazard Communications
• Railroad Transportation Safety

Many more topics are available and training can be customized to suit your individual needs.

For more information on these programs, contact your director below: