Event Phone: 800-780-0307

OSHA 10/30 Safety Workshop (Tree Industry Context)

Academy Trained, the tree industry leader in hands-on technical training, has partnered with an Authorized OSHA Outreach Trainer to offer highly interactive OSHA 10 & 30 courses delivered in a tree Care Industry context. This workshop spans 5 days and includes opportunities to complete either an OSHA 10 or an OSHA 30 and receive your respective General Industry DOL Cards, CEUs, and a Certificate of Training from Academy Trained.

Note: Students MUST be present and for all instructor contact hours. 

*Max Attendance: 40 Students

*Lunch Included

*CEUs Available (Most organizations grant 1 CEU per Hour – OSHA 10 is a 2 day training with a minimum of 10 full instructor contact hours and OSHA 30 is a 5 day event with a minimum of 30 full instructor contact hours

***Students will receive their DOL Card and a Certificate of Training from Academy Trained.

Event Parking

On street parking only. Additional instructions for parking will be emailed to participants prior to the event.  There is plenty of parking in the area. However, please arrive in plenty of time to find a spot and walk to the training. Signs and directions will be posted. Lock your vehicle and remove all valuables.

Tree Industry Context:

This training is presented in a tree care industry context with elective and optional topics focusing on tree care industry hazards and controls. For students employed in the tree care industry, studying this material within the context of your world of work significantly enhances subject matter retention and transfer of skills back to the job.

Open to All Industries: 

Although this training is presented in a tree industry context, enrollment is not limited to the tree care or adjacent industries. Any individual desiring an OSHA 10/30 General Industry DOL card is welcome to attend and will receive their DOL Card. As as high risk industry, tree care provides an outstanding lens to view and learn about safety.

OSHA 10 | 23 & 24 September | $375

Schedule:

• 23 Sep 8-5
• 24 Sep 8-1

Note: Students electing this option may upgrade their OSHA 10 to OSHA 30 with 20 additional hours of instruction provided that the instruction is conducted by the same instructor and is completed within 6 months of the OSHA 10 start date (*).

*Subject to instructor availability. Upgrade opportunity is not guaranteed.

IMPORTANT: OSHA has topic and instructor contact hour requirements. Students requiring makeup time may complete the time after 1PM on day two. 

OSHA 30 Upgrade (Price includes OSHA 10 + 20 Hour Upgrade) | 25-27 September   | $975

Schedule:

• 25 Sep 8-5
• 26 Sep 8-5
• 27 Sep 8-4

IMPORTANT: OSHA has topic and instructor contact hour requirements. Students requiring makeup time for OSHA 30 may complete the time after 4PM on the final day of training

OSHA 10 and 30 Course Topics:

OSHA 10 Topics include:

• Introduction to OSHA
• Walking and Working Surfaces and General Fall Protection
• Fall Protection in Tree Care
• Emergency Exits, Emergency Action Plans and Fire Protection Plans
• General Electrical Safety (Non-EHAP)
• Hazard Communication
• Machine Guarding
• Ergonomics
• Safety and Health Programs and ANSI Z133
• PPE
• Gear Inspections

OSHA 10 is designed as a voluntary program for entry-level workers. However, many employers, clients and government agencies require workers to earn an OSHA 10 card before starting work. OSHA Outreach Training courses are an excellent addition to any company training program and go a long way towards laying a foundation for a strong safety and “speak up” culture.

Successful graduates desiring career enhancement training for supervisory roles will have an opportunity to upgrade to OSHA 30 by completing an additional 20 hours of training (certain restrictions apply.) Maximum attendance is 40 people.

 

OSHA 30 Topics Include: 

• All OSHA 10 Topics…Plus 20 more instructional hours expanding on previous topics and introducing new safety topics (topics subject to change at instructor discretion)
• Managing Safety and Health
  Material Handling
  Lockout/Tagout
  Ergonomics (expanded for supervisors)
  Fall Protection (in tree care) (expanded for supervisors)
  Introduction to Industrial Hygiene
  Powered Industrial Vehicles
  Permit-Required Confined Spaces
  Gear Inspection- extension of PPE (expanded for supervisors)
  Job Briefings and the JSA
  Field Safety Inspections and Monitoring Programs
  Training and Compliance

The 30-hour safety course provides a greater variety of safety subjects and in-depth, industry-specific training and is intended for supervisors and workers with safety and health responsibility.

Frequently Asked Questions

Question: I purchased the OSHA 10 and decided I want to upgrade and take the additional 20 hours for the OSHA 30. What do I do?

Answer: For the upgrade course on 25-27 September, contact Academy Trained and you will be sent a link to register and upgrade. For future course dates, please contact the instructor directly, check your email for announcements, and visit academy-trained.com to see current and future course offerings. 

Question: I already have my OSHA 10, can I just attend the 20 hour upgrade? 

Answer: No. OSHA has strict rules and upgrades can only be conducted by the same instructor and must be completed within 6 months of the OSHA 10 start date. 

Question: I already have my OSHA 10 or OSHA 30, why should I attend this course?

Answer: Although OSHA 10/30 courses do not expire, an employer or client company may have recency requirements such as completion within 3 or 5 years. 

Question: OSHA 10 and 30 are not required, why would I take them?

Answer:

• It’s outstanding safety training 

• It contributes to your professional Development

• Clients may require it prior to beginning work

 

For registration and payment questions please contact Kendall | kendall@academy-trained.com | 800-780-0307

Please direct questions about course content to the Instructor Bob Lehman | bob@academy-trained.com | 707-291-6797

 

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About the Instructor:

Bob Lehman is an ISPI award-winning Instructional Designer and former Coast Guard Master Training Specialist who currently serves as an Organizational Development Director and Safety Trainer for Academy Trained, LLC. He is also the Production Engineer of the Two Tree Guys Podcast, and an Authorized OSHA Outreach Trainer for General Industry. Bob’s expertise has benefited numerous tree care industry stakeholders including California-based Kingsborough Atlas Tree Surgery, Utility Giant Pacific Gas and Electric, KDF Forestry, Monster Tree Service and Academy Trained, LLC.