Industrial Safety Training

Industrial Safety Training at BC3 offers training in a variety of industrial and commercial programs. Many of these programs are designed to meet requirements of regulatory agencies such as OSHA, DOT, and EPA.

Scheduled Training

Our quality training provides practical, hands-on experience to participants.

OSHA Training

BC3 offers safety and health training, as required by OSHA, in 29CFR 1910 for general industry and 29CFR 1926 for the construction industry.

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DEP Training

10-Hour OSHA General Industry Safety & Health Outreach
DEP Approved - 10 contact hours

10-Hour OSHA Construction Safety & Health Outreach

DEP Approved - 10 contact hours

Powered Industrial Lift Operator
DEP Approved - 10 contact hours

Trenching/Excavation Safety Competent Person
DEP Approved - 24 contact hours

Defensive Driving Training
Motor vehicle accidents are the most common cause of accidental death in the United States. Car accidents are the most common cause of workplace deaths, representing about one in four fatal work injuries. This course is suitable for both novice and veteran vehicle operators. Consisting of 4 hours of classroom, it will teach, reinforce, and review those issues and skills needed by anyone who operates a motor vehicle. To make employees more aware of driving hazards and review defensive driving techniques to prevent traffic accidents.
DEP Approved - 4 contact hours

Other Courses Offered

Fire Training

Provide the training necessary for employees, who are members of an Industrial Fire Brigade, to perform safely and effectively while combating fires at industrial settings. This workforce development course will help the students develop and/or upgrade the industry skills that are necessary or required for safety in a competitive economy.

Other Courses Offered
  • Fire Prevention Training
  • Fire Extinguisher Training
  • Industrial Fire Brigade Incipient Stage
  • Compressed Gas Fire Fighting
  • Flammable Liquid Fire Fighting

Rescue Training

Confined Space Rescue program dealing with rescues from confined spaces. Subjects include definition, identification, needs, psychology and techniques including basic rigging for rope rescue. Practical application of rescue techniques and hands on practices in real confined spaces. This will increase and/or upgrade skills necessary or useful in gainful employment, for promotion or other similar opportunities in existing employment, or for learning new job skills. This workforce development course will help the students develop and/or upgrade the industry skills that are necessary or required for safety in a competitive economy.

Other Courses Offered
  • High Angle/Rope Rescue
  • Trench Rescue

Hazardous Materials & Emergency Response Training

BC3 provides training for those involved in the transportation of hazardous materials as required by the U.S. Department of Transportation. (DOT) under subpart H of 49CFR.

Courses Offered
  • Hazard Communication
  • DOT HM 181 and HM 215A training
  • 40-hour Safety Training (HAZWOPER)
  • 24-hour Basic Health and Safety
  • 8-hour Basic Health and Safety Refresher
  • 8-hour Basic Health and Safety for Supervisors
  • RCRA Training Programs 29CFR 1910-120 (p)
  • Hazardous Materials Awareness Level
  • Hazardous Materials Operations Level
  • Hazardous Materials Technician Training
  • Hazardous Materials Specialist Training
  • On Scene Incident Commander Training
  • Annual Refresher Training 29CFR 1910.120

Customized & Contracted Training

Making training convenient and cost effective for our customers is very important to us. We will conduct training at your facility or on BC3 Main Campus according to your scheduling requirements.

We also offer site-specific safety training to address areas of particular interest to your organization. BC3 can present your training according to your health and safety requirements.

Examples of Customized Training

  • Hazard Communication Program
  • Safety Awareness - Attitude vs. Behavior
  • New Employee Safety Orientation
  • Lock-Out/Tag-Out Program
  • Respiratory Protection (Updated)
  • Respirator Fit Testing
  • Confined Space
  • Fire Extinguisher Training
  • Forklift Safety Program
  • Job Hazard Analysis
  • Hand Tool Safety Program
  • Power Tool Safety Program
  • Process Safety Program
  • Welding Safety Program
  • Fall Protection Program
  • Trenching, Shoring & Excavation
  • Safety Program Development
  • Spill Prevention And Control
  • Machine Guarding Safety Program
  • Electrical Safety
  • Contractor Safety For Supervisors
  • Risk Management Overview For Supervisors

OSHA Classes with Mid-Atlantic OTI Education Center

BC3 is not an OTI Education Center, but serves as a host training organization to Northampton Community College, a consortium partner with Chesapeake Region Safety Council who together make up the Mid-Atlantic OTI Education center.

OSHA 500-Trainer Course in Occupational Safety and Health Standards for the Construction Industry

This course is designed for individuals interested in teaching the 10- and 30-hour construction safety and health Outreach Training Program to their employees and other interested groups. Using OSHA Construction Standards as a guide, special emphasis is placed on those topics required in the 10- and 30-hour programs as well as those which are most hazardous. Students are briefed on effective instructional approaches and use of visual aids and handouts. This course allows the student to become a trainer in the OSHA Outreach Training Program, to conduct both 10- and 30-hour Construction Outreach classes, and to issue cards to participants after verifying course completion. Students who wish to participate as authorized Outreach trainers in the OSHA Outreach Training Program must prepare a presentation on an assigned OSHA Construction Outreach Training Program topic individually or as part of a group and successfully pass a written exam at the end of the course.

OSHA 501-Trainer Course in Occupational Safety and Health Standards for the General Industry

This course is designed for individuals interested in teaching the 10 and 30-hour general industry safety and health Outreach training program to their employees and other interested groups. Using the OSHA General Industry Standards as a guide, special emphasis is placed on those topics required in the 10- and 30-hour programs as well as those which are most hazardous. Students are briefed on effective instructional approaches and use of visual aids and handouts. This course allows the student to become a trainer in the OSHA Outreach Training Program, to conduct both 10- and 30-hour General Industry Outreach classes, and to issue cards to participants after verifying course completion. Students who wish to participate as authorized trainers in the OSHA Outreach Training Program must prepare a presentation on an assigned OSHA General Industry Outreach Training Program topic individually or as part of a group and successfully pass a written exam at the end of the course.

Register for OSHA 501

OSHA 502-Update for Construction Industry Outreach Trainers

This course is designed for Outreach Training Program trainers who have completed OSHA #500 Trainer Course in Occupational Safety and Health Standards for the Construction Industry and are authorized trainers in the OSHA Outreach Training Program. The course provides an update on OSHA Construction Standards, policies, and regulations. Upon course completion students will have the ability to demonstrate continued professional development in their field by applying effective adult learning principles and interactive training techniques to clearly identify, define, and explain construction industry hazards and acceptable corrective measures as they continue to teach the 10- and 30-hour Construction Outreach Training Program classes.

Register for OSHA 502

OSHA 510-Occupational Safety and Health Standards for the Construction Industry

This course covers OSHA Standards, policies, and procedures in the construction industry. Topics include scope and application of the OSHA Construction Standards, construction safety and health principles, and special emphasis on those areas in construction which are most hazardous. Upon course completion students will have the ability to define construction terms found in the OSHA Construction Standards, identify hazards which occur in the construction industry, locate and determine appropriate OSHA Construction Standards, policies, and procedures, and describe the use of the OSHA Construction Standards and regulations to supplement an ongoing safety and health program.

OSHA 511-Occupational Safety and Health Standards for the General Industry

This course covers OSHA Standards, policies, and procedures in general industry. Topics include scope and application of the OSHA General Industry Standards, general industry principles and special emphasis on those areas in general industry which are most hazardous. Upon course completion students will have the ability to define general industry terms found in the OSHA General Industry Standards, identify hazards which occur in general industry, locate and determine appropriate OSHA General Industry Standards, policies, and procedures, and describe the use of OSHA General Industry Standards and regulations to supplement an ongoing safety and health program.

Register for OSHA 511

OSHA 503-Update for General Industry Outreach Trainers

This course is designed for Outreach Training Program trainers who have completed course #501 Trainer Course in Occupational Safety and Health Standards for General Industry and who are authorized trainers in the OSHA Outreach Training Program. The course provides an update on OSHA General Industry Standards, policies, and regulations. Upon course completion students will have the ability to demonstrate continued professional development in their field by applying effective adult learning principles and interactive training techniques to clearly identify, define, and explain general industry hazards and acceptable corrective measures as they continue to teach the 10- and 30-hour General Industry Outreach Training Program classes.


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