STP 5: Improving Productivity and Managing Project Costs
Class nights are: November 1, 3, 8 & 10, 2021 This course covers understanding how project estimates are compiled, how to compare actual project costs with those estimated and how to control costs to meet the estimate. This course also details how productivity is measured, how the supervisor plays a major role in increasing jobsite productivity and how a small increase in productivity can have a significant impact on the time and cost of a project. Unit 5 explores: Construction…
Basic First Aid/CPR/AED Training
Dates: November 17 & 18, 2021 Must attend both nights Medic First Aid, CPR, and AED training is designed specifically for the occupational first aid provider. This extremely valuable program will help employers comply with OSHA and other federal and state regulatory requirements for training employees on how to respond and care for medical emergencies at work. Two-year certification cards are issued upon completion of this course. To register please contact Kim Jalalian at kjalalian@agc-gm.org
OSHA 10-Hour for Construction
Dates: November 30 & December 2, 7, 9, 2021 Must attend all four nights. Need your OSHA 10-Hour training card to get on the job? You’ve come to the right place! This 10-hour construction safety course was developed by the US Department of Labor to provide construction workers, supervisors, and other personnel responsible for construction activities with an awareness of construction safety and health concerns in the construction industry. All attendees will become familiar with reading and using the OSHA…
STP 1: Leadership and Motivation
Class nights are: December 6, 8, 13 & 15, 2021 Must attend three of the four nights. This course will describe the value of effective supervision of workers and improve the construction supervisor’s ability to lead and motivate others. Unit 1 Explores: The dollars and sense of people in construction, the role of the construction supervisor, helping people perform better, motivating others, leading others, positive feedback, training and orienting crew members, teams and team building, and leadership skills in action.
The Economics of Safety
Today’s challenging economic climate is not the time to back off on safety, but instead to charge ahead with communicating the importance of an accident-free workplace. Establishing safety objectives and defining responsibilities has never been as critical as it is today. Holding people accountable for their actions and evaluating their performance can have a big impact on the bottom line. At one organization, the average cost of a shoulder injury was $50,000, a back injury was $35,000, a knee injury…