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This four-hour course helps plumbers in Montana understand on-the-job safety standards and potential concerns. It covers many topics that are broken up into the following segments:  

Workplace safety  

This segment evaluates general safety concerns for plumbers and OSHA’s role in protecting workers from harm.  

Hazardous substances and environmental risks  

Learn about the hazards and risks that plumbers can encounter including lead, asbestos, mold, industrial chemicals, and mercury.  

Flammable or combustible materials  

Understand substances and materials that are likely to catch fire. Additionally, explore fire protection and prevention standards.  

Workplace hazards  

Learn how to handle health and safety risks that plumbers encounter at a worksite. These include sulfur dioxide and biohazards such as sewage and rodent infestations. The course also examines standards for respirators and respirator use.  

Physical strains  

Learn about strains and stresses placed on plumbers that can lead to pain and injury. This segment also describes 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. 

  • Course ID(s): PLU-CE-CRS-00934
  • Approved By: MT Dept. of Labor and Industry - Board of Plumbers

Instructor Bio

Randy Drake Profile

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.