Laborers’ Training Program of Northern Nevada

This 8-hour course is for those who have taken an Asbestos Worker or refresher course within the last two years and satisfies EPA requirements for asbestos refresher training. Topics covered include: health effects of asbestos; medical monitoring and surveillance; worker rights and protections; PPE; site safety; preparing the work area; negative air systems; containment; decontamination; air monitoring techniques; and hazard communication. New regulations and changes in the industry will also be discussed.

This 16-hour class covers methods of cutting with an oxy-acetylene torch and the safety precautions and practices that must be taken. Topics include properties of flammable gases; using oxygen safely; fire extinguishers and their use; oxy-acetylene torch system components; setting up the system for cutting; operating an oxy-acetylene torch safely and effectively; storing the system; and additional types of fuel.

*Personal Protective Equipment Required.

This 40-hour course provides the initial EPA required training for abatement workers and covers the following topics: hazards and health effects of asbestos; medical monitoring and surveillance; legal rights of workers; PPE; specific procedures used on the job; site safety; engineering controls; negative air systems; decontamination; air monitoring; and OSHA standards that govern the work. Course work will include both classroom and hands-on activities.

*Personal Protective Equipment Required.

This 8-hour course is for those who have taken an Asbestos Supervisor or refresher course within the last two years. It satisfies EPA requirements for asbestos supervisor refresher training. Topics include: types of asbestos; health effects; medical monitoring and surveillance; legal standards; respiratory protection programs; and record keeping requirements. New regulations and changes in the industry will also be discussed.

This 40-hour class introduces participants to working with asphalt. Topics covered include asphalt tools and materials; asphalt safety; grades and slopes; estimating asphalt quantities placing and paving; crew member responsibilities; and patching and repair. Hands-on activities will include asphalt placement, raking, patching and repairing.

This course will introduce the components of the ATI Solar Array system and assembly of the components during hands-on activities. The course is approximately 4-6 hours and all hands-on activities will be conducted outside. PPE is required.

This 40-hour course presents print-reading fundamentals. Topics include sketching, computer-aided design, trade math symbols and abbreviations, plot plans, elevations, sections and details. Participants will use actual blueprints and work through assignments to grasp concepts. Highway construction plans will be introduced. PPE is required.

This 40-hour course focuses on the placement and finishing of slabs-on-grade. Participants will be introduced to and use various finishing equipment during hands-on activities. ACI methods and certification will be discussed and practiced. This class is for those Apprentices who have complete Concrete Worker Part 1 and Part 2, or journeymen with verified experience working in concrete construction.

This 40-hour class discusses various common defects in concrete that can be repaired and methods of repair. Tools and materials commonly used will be discussed and demonstrated. Participants will practice repair methods during hands-on activities.

This 40-hour course introduces members to concrete work and covers the following topics; safety and health hazards of concrete work; site preparation; form building and setting; forming systems; estimating concrete quantities; placement and consolidation; and finishing and curing concrete. Participants will gain knowledge and practical experience in the placement and finishing of concrete.

*Personal Protective Equipment Required.

This 40-hour class provides a foundation for all of the math used in construction through classroom and hands-on activities. Topics include basic math operations (ASMD); working with fractions and decimals; layout and squaring; area and volume calculations and formulae; slope ratios and percent of slope; offsets and stations; and differential leveling.

*Personal Protective Equipment Required.

This 4-hour class covers OSHA’s Fall Protection standard, fall hazards and safety issues on the job, PPE, OSHA regulations and requirements for protecting workers from falls. PPE is required.

*Personal Protective Equipment Required

This 8-hour certification class helps non-medical professionals provide assistance in times of crisis.The first part of the class covers best practices for first aid for a wide range of medical conditions. The CPR portion of the class provides methods and practice for treating both adults and children during a cardiac emergency.

*Personal Protective Equipment Required.

This 40-hour course helps to prepare Laborers to become foremen. Topics covered include the foreman’s role; assuring crew and job site safety; record-keeping and documentation; project planning and management; effective communication; and employee supervision.

This 40-hour class is for those new to construction and covers basic information on the trade, the tools we use, and safety. Topics include First Aid/CPR; confined space awareness; fall protection; material identification and handling; selection and use of hand and power tools; reducing silica exposure; and pneumatic tool use and safety. Hands-on activities will be included.

*Personal Protective Equipment Required.

This 40-hour class covers common hazards in construction, tools of the trade, and successful habits for apprentices. Topics covered include heat stress; small engines; soil compaction; powder actuated tools; chain saw safety and maintenance; scaffold user safety; and financial tools. Hands-on activities will be included.

*Personal Protective Equipment Required.

This 40-hour class covers common hazards in construction and tools of the trade. Topics include lead action level; back injury prevention; basic construction math; hearing protection; NDOT Flagger; aerial lifts; and hazard communication/GHS. Hands-on activities will be included.

*Personal Protective Equipment Required.

This 4-hour class will describe what heat stress is, the health effects of the various levels of heat stress, conditions that create a greater risk for heat stress, self-monitoring for symptoms, and actions that you and your employer can take to reduce the risk of experiencing the symptoms of heat stress.

This 4-hour course covers the hazards and precautions used on jobs involving lead exposure. This course is intended to provide awareness to members and does not comply with EPA or OSHA regulations for workers who may be potentially exposed to elevated lead levels, or for those working in target housing or child-occupied facilities. Topics covered include the history of lead and its uses; health effects; abatement methods on steel structures; and OSHA lead regulations.

This 40-hour course discusses the mason tender’s duties, proper job task performance, and health and safety issues associated with mason tending. Participants use mathematical and scientific concepts to achieve an understanding of working with masonry units, mortar, and admixtures. In addition, the fundamentals of cutting and cleaning masonry, and the proper use and tools of the trade are covered.

This 4-hour awareness course discusses mold, different types of mold, how it can occur, and where it is encountered. Topics include health effects of mols exposure, PPE and methods of protection.

This 24-hour class for new miners covers operations at Part 46 mining facilities and fulfills the MSHA training requirements to work for contractors at these facilities. Topics include hazard recognition; electrical and mechanical hazards; silica and airborne hazards; and workplace rights. Note: this training is not a substitute for site-specific training that your employer is required to give you.

*Personal Protective Equipment Required.

This 8-hour class is for those members who have taken an MSHA new miner training within the last twelve months. It fulfills the annual refresher training requirement of MSHA. Topics include hazard recognition; electrical and mechanical hazards; silica and airborne hazards; and workplace rights. You must have a current MSHA certification to take this class.

*Personal Protective Equipment Required.

This 4-hour certification course has been approved by the Nevada Department of Transportation and covers procedures for flaggers working on NDOT projects. All flaggers on these projects must have a certification of training in their possession while working. Topics include work zone hazards and safety; state regulations; flagging PPE and equipment; and flagging procedures.

This 32-hour course covers workplace safety and health hazards and the regulations that protect you on the job site. Many construction contractors are requiring their employees to have an OSHA 30 card. Topics include job site hazard recognition, avoidance, and prevention; the fatal four; PPE; health hazards; stairways and ladders; worker rights; and employer responsibilities.

This 12-hour course is required for all members working on construction sites in the state. This course covers many of the hazards in the construction industry and the OSHA standards in place to protect you on the job. Some of the topics include the fatal four; PPE; fall protection; electrical safety; and trench safety.