AK Safety for Plumbers
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4 Hour Course
- $49.00
The purpose of this four-hour course is to teach plumbers in Alaska about on-the-job safety. The course covers a number of topics that are broken up into the following segments:
Workplace safety
This segment discusses general safety concerns for plumbers and the role OSHA plays in protecting workers from harm.
Hazardous substances and environmental risks
Learn about the hazards and risks that can be encountered by plumbers including lead, asbestos, mold, industrial chemicals, and mercury.
Flammable or combustible materials
Understand substances and materials that have a high potential to catch fire and explore fire protection and prevention standards.
Workplace hazards
This segment deals with risks to health and safety that can be present at a worksite, including sulfur dioxide and biohazards such as sewage and rodent infestations. It also looks at standards for respirators and respirator use.
Physical strains
Learn about the strains and stresses placed on plumbers that can lead to pain and injury. This segment also looks at how to reduce the occurrence and severity of injuries on the job.
Physical hazards
This segment addresses additional threats to plumbers' health and well-being, including burns, electric shock, eye injuries, slips, trips, and falls.
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- Course ID(s): 20331
- Approved By: Dept. of Labor and Workforce Development - Mechanical Inspection Div.
Instructor Bio
Randy Drake is a licensed, master plumber with over 32 years' experience in the industry. He founded a plumbing business in 1993 which he successfully sold in 2013. He currently works for a plumbing company based in Traverse City, Michigan.