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16 NATE Recognized Hours: Safety for HVAC Tech
YouTrainOnline.com offers “Safety for the HVACR Technician” course package, 16 NATE recognized hours. This package is designed for service technicians.
Modules Include the following courses: (Can also be purchased as individul courses)
- Personal Protective Equipment
- Tools and Test Instruments
- Electrical Safety
- Fan Safety
- Soldering, Brazing and Welding
- Fire Safety
- Ladders, Scaffolds, and Lifts
- Material Handling
How This Course Relates to Existing RSES Training:
This online course is a great complement to the instructor-led trainings being offered by RSES Chapters.
The content of the Safety for the HVACR Technician online course and modules most closely resembles the “Safety for the HVACR Service Technician,” manual, however, the entire Safety eLearning course, or any independent module will further supplement and stress the safety issues related to the HVACR industry.
To get started, please visit our Contractor CE site!
NATE Recognized Online Courses: All of our courses are North American Technician Excellence (NATE) recognized; providing technicians with the opportunity to earn continuing education hours in addition to continuing education units. By partnering with 360training.com, we are able to offer high quality online training developed by leading HVACR experts that truly develops your core technical skills and advances your industry knowledge.
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Fire Safety Course Online | Safety for the HVAC Tech
Safety for the HVAC Technician – Fire Safety
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This module describes fire safety and related precautions.
Learning Outcome–Upon the completion of this module, you will be able to:
1. Describe the three components that are required to start a fire.
2. Describe the four classes into which fires are grouped.
3. Explain how portable fire extinguishers are classified and labeled based on their function.
4. Describe the different types of portable fire extinguishers.
5. Explain how fire extinguishers should be used effectively.
6. List some basic tips for on-the-job fire awareness.
7. Describe the chief sources of fire hazards associated with refrigeration and air conditioning work.
8. Describe basic housekeeping practices at the job site that help prevent fires.
9. List out some basic tips on reducing the risk of fires.
Topic 1: Introduction to Fire Safety
• Topic Introduction and Objectives
• The Portable Fire Extinguisher
• The Fire Triangle
• Fire extinguishers—Use and Labeling
• Fire Extinguisher Maintenance
• Check-Point Question: Classes of Fire
• Check-Point Question: Fire Extinguisher
Topic 2: Types of Portable Fire Extinguishers
• Topic Introduction and Objectives
• Extinguishers for Class A Fires
• Extinguishers for Class B Fires
• Extinguishers for Class C Fires
• Extinguishers for Class D Fires
• Check-Point Question: Classes of Fire and Extinguishing Agents
• Check-Point Question: Features of Fire Extinguishers
Topic 3: Proper Use of Fire Extinguishers
• Topic Introduction and Objectives
• Fire Extinguisher Usage
• Selecting and Locating Fire Extinguishers
• Inspecting Fire Extinguishers
• Check-Point Question: Use and Selection of Fire Extinguishers
Topic 4: Fire Awareness
• Topic Introduction and Objectives
• Carry a Fire Extinguisher
• Fire Hazards
• Check-Point Question: Types of Fire Extinguishers
• Check-Point Question: Chief Sources of Fire Hazard
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Topic 5: Housekeeping and Precautions
• Topic Introduction and Objectives
• Best Practices for Housekeeping
• Common Conditions that Cause Fires
• Reducing the Risk of Fire
• More Vital Tips on Preventing Fires
• Check-Point Question: Reducing the Risk of Fire
•Assessment
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OSHA Outreach Training Courses
Welcome to YouTrainOnline.com, Your Source for Continuing Education.
Don’t let school get in the way of your Education; Online Continuing Education Courses allow you to train on your own time 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. It’s very affordable, convenient and easy. We have a Customer Service Support Center available at all times to registered students to help answer your questions; reporting of your CE credits is taken care upon successful completion of courses.
We offer 10 and 30 Hour OSHA Outreach Training for construction or general industry via OSHAcampus.com; your #1 source for OSHA accepted outreach training. Enroll online, complete the course at your own pace; receive your DOL card by mail upon successful completion. OSHA recommends OSHA Outreach Training Program courses as an orientation to occupational safety and health for workers. Workers must receive additional training, when required by OSHA standards, on the specific hazards of their job.
The YouTrainOnline Safety Course Library contains:
- Packages- 57
- 100 Safety- 45 Courses
- 200 Industrial Maintenance- 80 Courses
- 400 Industrial Electricity- 45 Courses
- 500 Power Generation & Alternative Energy Options- 110 Courses
- 600 Industrial Instrumentation- 40 Courses
- 700- 15 Courses
- 800 Machine Shop- 27 Courses
Covering Such Topics As:
AC Power, Decontamination, Electrical Safety, Electron Theory, Emergency Procedures, Fire Prevention and Protection Program, First Aid, Forklift and Powered Industrial Truck Safety, Generator Systems, Hazardous materials Safety, Machine Hazards and Safety, Material Safety Data Sheets, Hearing and Noise Safety, Industrial Water Treatment Systems, Ladder Safety, Lockout/Tag Out Safety Program, Ohm’s and Kirchhoff’s Laws Relating to DC Circuits, Personal Protective Equipment, Portable Power and Hand Tool Safety, Power Plant Courses, Rigging Safety, Scissor Lift Operations and Safety, Slip – Trip and Fall Protection, Written Hazardous Communication Program – Part 1, Written Hazardous Communication Program – Part 2.
Contractor CE Packages
YouTrainOnline.com has several great online contractor ce packages to choose from. Below is a very brief overview of four to choose from our Contractor “All” Library:
Safety for the HVACR Technician is a 16 NATE recognized hour package. This comprehensive module explains numerous safety facts, guidelines and recommendations for the HVACR service technician. PPE as required by OSHA standards, basic precautions and safety while using tools and text instruments, electric hazards, safe installation and maintenance of air moving equipment, hazards during soldering/brazing/welding, fire safety and related precautions, safe use of ladders as prescribed by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and more…
Refrigerant Usage Certification package consists of 10 NATE recognized hours. EPA Section 608. This is a thorough intro to the concepts, laws and processes related to air conditioning systems. This is designed for service technicians.
Air Conditioning Fundamentals - 20 NATE recognized hours. This is a thorough intro to concepts, laws and processes related to air conditioning systems for the service technician.
Electricity for the HVACR Technician – 36 NATE recognized hours. This package contains the following courses:
- Terminology and Units of Measurement
- Electronics – history and concepts
- Series Circuits, Parallel Circuits, and Power
- Magnetism and Transformers
- Magnetic Attraction, Repulsion and Shielding
- Transformers
- Relays, Contactors and Starters
- Funamentals of Alternating Current
- Alternating Current: Reactance, Impedance and Power Factor
- Circuit Protection Devices: fuses
- Circuit Protection: Circuit breakers and overload protection
- Understanding Electrical Schematics.
Kentucky Electrician Continuing Education
Requirements for Kentucky Electrician Continuing Education:
Kentucky: Continuing Education Course Requirements. (1) Continuing education for master electrician and electrician licensees shall relate to the National Electric Code (NFPA 70) or other electrical codes incorporated into the Kentucky Building Code, 815 KAR 7:120, or the Kentucky Residential Code, 815 KAR 7:125, or to safety practices and procedures. (2) Continuing education for electrical contractors shall relate to business and employment law, business practices, and safety practices and procedures. (3) Only two (2) of the six (6) hours of continuing education required for electricians, master electricians, and electrical contractors shall be safety practices and procedures.YouTrainOnline.com is now offering continuing education electrician courses for Kentucky! We currently offer:
- NEC 2008 Code Update 4.0 hours
- NEC 2008 Wiring & Protections 4.0 hours
- NFPA 70E (Code) 4.0 hours
- OSHA – Safety & Health Programs (safety) 1.0 hours
- Electrical Safety (safety) 1.0 hours
Online Electrician Continuing Education is the easiest possible way to earn your CE credits. Online learning benefits are numerous: it’s convenient, self-paced, offers flexibility, available 24/7, enables you to cut the commute, and it’s often less expensive!
OSHA 10hr Construction Industry
This course covers ten (10) hours of courses, required by the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OSHA), that apply toward 10-hour Construction Industry course completion card. This module is comprised of 12 sections, covering topics pertaining to regulations covered by Standard 29 CFR 1926. The successful completion of this course will help to meet the Construction Industry standards established by OSHA.
OSHA recommends Outreach Training Program courses as an orientation to occupational safety and health for workers. Workers must receive additional training, when required by OSHA standards, on the specific hazards of their job.
These States have approved State Plans: Alaska, Arizona, California, Connecticut, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Oregon, Puerto Rico, South Carolina, Tennessee, Utah Vermont, Virgin Islands, Virginia, Washington, Wyoming. For more information on State Occupational Safety and Health Plans, visit http://www.osha.gov/dcsp/osp/index.html
Intro to OSHA: (One Hour)
- OSH Act, General Duty Clause, Employer and Employee Rights and Responsibilities, Whistleblower Rights, Recordkeeping basics;
- Inspections, Citations and Penalties
- Value of Safety and Health
- OSHA Website and available resources
- OSHA 800 number
Walking and Working Surfaces, Subpart D, including fall protection (One Hour)
Exit Routes, Emergency Action Plans, Fire Prevention Plans, and Fire Protection, Subpart E & L (One Hour)
Electrical, Subpart S (One Hour)
Hazard Communication, Subpart Z (One Hour)
Elective – Two Hours- Choose at least Two (minimum one-half hour each)
- Hazardous Materials, Subpart H
- Materials Handling, Subpart N
- Machine Guarding, Subpart O
- Introduction to Industrial Hygiene, Subpart Z
- Bloodborne Pathogens, Subpart Z
- Ergonomics
- Safety and Health Program
Optional – Two Hour
For the remaining two class hours:
Teach any other general industry hazards or policies and/or expand on the mandatory or elective topics.
Safe Holiday Practices
I hope that everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving!
It’s time to start dragging out the Christmas decorations, decking the halls and setting up light displays. It’s also time for a quick reminder on Holiday Safety. Listed below are a few of the most common causes of accidents:
Christmas Trees- Dry tree’s are a fire hazard. Make sure the spot you’ve decided to place the tree is away from heat sources (air ducts, fireplace, radiators). Choose a fresh tree by performing a “drop” test on it; from a few inches off the ground, drop it onto its bottom end–green needles shouldn’t drop off. The needles shouldn’t come off when you you run a branch through your fingers.
Lights- Check for damaged wires and throw away any light sets with frayed wires, broken sockets or loose connections. Use outdoor lights for outdoor lighting, indoor lights for indoor lighting. Do not overload extension cords! Replace burned out bulbs with bulbs of the same wattage.
Candles–I cannot stress safety enough when it comes to candles! My niece fell asleep, leaving a candle burning on a surface near a wall. Six units in her apartment were completely destroyed by the fire it caused. Thankfully, no one was injured. According to the National Candle Assoc., 15,000 candle fires are reported annually. They advise that every candle be extinguished when you leave a room where one is lit, keep them a safe distance from curtains, furniture, bedding, carpets; use a candle holder.
Fireplace- Please visit FEMA’s USFA Fireplace and Home Fire Safety. Too much info to list here, this is way too important to skip over. Thirty-six percent of residential fires are caused by home heating.
Ladders- Choose the correct ladder for the job. The duty ratings are: Type I- holds up to 250 lbs, Type II- holds up to 225lbs, Type III- holds up to 200lbs. Make sure there aren’t any cracks, especially if it’s been in storage for a long time. Place you ladder on flat, even, stable surfaces. Keep both feet on the ladder, don’t overreach! Annually, there are over 200,000 ER visits due to ladder accidents.
Snow/Ice- Keep your walkways free of ice and snow. Slips and falls can be nasty and result in all kinds of injuries.
Smoke Alarms- Yes, they can be annoying. Even so, make sure you have fresh batteries in all of your smoke alarms. Visit The Chief’s Corner for a message from the U.S. Fire Administrator about home smoke alarms.
Have a Happy and Safe Holiday Season!
Please feel free to comment/add more Safe Holiday tips.
