At the Southwest Laborers Training Center, we take safety and environmental responsibility to the next level. Our state-of-the-art facilities and comprehensive courses empower you with the skills and knowledge to tackle any challenge on the job. From silica and lead awareness to hazardous waste handling, our training is designed to protect you and your crew while keeping projects on track.
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The Asbestos Abatement Worker program prepares CCLs to work safely and productively on asbestos abatement projects. The program is designed to exceed Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) training requirements under 29 CFR Part 1926.1101 and 40 CFR Part 763 respectively. Participants receive extensive instruction and hands-on training on work area preparation, decontamination facility construction and use, abatement techniques, and cleanup procedures. Special emphasis is placed on following proper procedures and developing safe work habits. DVDs available for this program include: Asbestos Abatement Work Practices. Additional support materials for this program include: Asbestos Abatement Worker Program Exam. In addition to English, this program is available in Spanish, Polish and Russian.
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The Asbestos Abatement Supervisor program builds on the Asbestos Abatement Worker program and prepares CCLs to supervise asbestos abatement projects. The program exceeds Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) training requirements. Participants receive extensive instruction and hands-on training on work area preparation, decontamination facility construction and use, abatement techniques, and cleanup procedures. Special emphasis is placed on following proper procedures and developing safe work habits. DVDs available for this program include: Asbestos Abatement Work Practices. Additional support materials for this program include: Asbestos Abatement Supervisor Program Exam. In addition to English, this program is available in Spanish, Polish and Russian.
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The Hazardous Waste Worker program prepares CCLs to work safely and productively on hazardous waste remediation projects. The program meets all Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) training requirements under 29 CFR Part 1910.120 – Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response. Training is mandatory for all workers conducting hazardous waste remediation activities on all Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) National Priorities Listed (NPL) hazardous waste sites as well as all state, local, county, city, public, and private hazardous waste sites. DVDs available for this program include: Clearing the Air: Confined Space Entry, Hazardous Waste Decontamination, Health Effects, and Hazardous Waste Legal Rights. Additional support materials for this program include: Basic Emergency Response Awareness (BERA), Back Injury Prevention (DVD: Confined Space Entry: Permit Required), and Hazardous Waste Worker Program Examination. In addition to English, this program is available in Spanish and Polish.
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The Hazardous Waste Supervisor program is designed to advance the skills and knowledge base of CCLs in order to conduct supervisory activities on hazardous waste remediation projects. The program meets all Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) training requirements under 29 CFR Part 1910.120 for management personnel. The program builds on the Hazardous Waste Worker program and provides additional information on supervisory issues. Additional support materials for this program include: Hazardous Waste Supervisor Program Examination.
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The Lead Abatement Worker program prepares CCLs to work safely and productively on lead abatement projects. The course meets all Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) training requirements under 29 CFR Part 1926.62 and 40 CFR Part 745.225 respectively. The course is mandatory for all workers conducting lead-based paint activities in target housing and child occupied facilities. DVDs available for this program include: Lead in Construction: Medical Surveillance and Lead Paint Abatement in Residential Locations. Additional support materials for this program include: Lead Abatement Methods on Steel Structures (DVD: Lead in Construction – Safe Work Practices in Lead Abatement), and Lead Abatement Worker Program Examination and Examination Blue Print. In addition to English, this program is available in Spanish, Polish and Russian.
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The Lead Abatement Supervisor program builds on the Lead Abatement Worker program and prepares CCLs to supervise lead abatement projects. The course meets all Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) training requirements under 29 CFR Part 1926.62 and 40 CFR Part 745.225 respectively. The course is mandatory for all workers responsible for supervising lead-based paint activities in target housing and child occupied facilities. DVDs available for this program include: Lead in Construction: Medical Surveillance, Lead Paint Abatement in Residential Locations and Sampling Methods for Supervisors. Additional support materials for this program include: Lead Abatement Methods on Steel Structures (DVD: Lead in Construction – Safe Work Practices in Lead Abatement) and Lead Abatement Supervisor Program Examination and Examination Blue Print.
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The Lead Awareness program provides information to CCLs regarding the hazards associated with work activities such as demolition or oxyacetylene torch cutting of lead paint coated steel on construction projects. DVDs available for this program include: Lead in Construction: Medical Surveillance and Lead in Construction – Safe Work Practices in Lead Abatement.
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The Lead Renovator course prepares participants to perform renovation work using lead safe work practices. It meets all EPA and OSHA training requirements under 40 CFR Part 745.225 and 29 CFR Part 1926.62. Lead Renovator is mandatory for all workers conducting renovation activities where lead-based paint is present in target housing and child occupied facilities. Students participate in active learning through classroom exercises and hands-on training.
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The Nuclear Power Plant Worker program is designed for CCLs involved in the maintenance and shutdown activities at nuclear power plants or whose job assignments involve unescorted entry into areas controlled for radiological purposes. This program is divided into nine topics, which focus on the theory, basic radiological fundamentals, and terms CCLs must know to work safely around radiological hazards.
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The Silica Awareness program provides information to CCLs regarding the hazards associated with work activities such as concrete sawing or stone cutting of materials, which contain silica.
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The Asbestos Abatement Worker Refresher program reviews critical topics associated with asbestos abatement activities. Up-to-date information regarding new regulations, equipment, work practices and procedures, and other related information is detailed. DVDs available for this program include: Asbestos Abatement Work Practices. Additional support materials for this program include: Asbestos Abatement Worker Refresher Program Exam. In addition to English, this program is available in Spanish, Polish and Russian.
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The Asbestos Abatement Supervisor Refresher program reviews critical topics associated with asbestos abatement activities. Up-to-date information regarding new regulations, equipment, work practices and procedures, and other related information is detailed. DVDs available for this program include: Asbestos Abatement Practices. Additional support materials for this program include: Asbestos Abatement Supervisor Refresher Program Exam.
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The Hazardous Waste Worker Refresher program recertifies CCLs to conduct remediation activities on hazardous waste projects. Required annually, the program meets all Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) training requirements under 29 CFR Part 1910.120– Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response. Participants receive instruction regarding new or revised regulations, remediation technologies, and advancements in remediation processes. Additional support materials for this program include: Hazardous Waste Worker Refresher Program Examination. In addition to English, this program is available in Spanish.
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The Hazardous Waste Supervisor Refresher program recertifies CCLs to conduct remediation activities on hazardous waste projects. Required annually, the program meets all Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) training requirements under 29 CFR Part 1910.120 for management personnel. Participants receive instruction regarding new or revised regulations, remediation technologies, and advancements in remediation processes. Additional support materials for this program include: Hazardous Waste Supervisor Refresher Program Examination.
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The Lead Abatement Worker Refresher program reviews critical topics associated with lead abatement activities. Up-to-date information regarding new regulations, equipment, work practices and procedures, and other related information is detailed. DVDs available for this program include: Lead in Construction: Medical Surveillance and Lead Paint Abatement in Residential Locations. Additional support materials for this program include: Lead Abatement Methods on Steel Structures (DVD: Lead in Construction – Safe Work Practices in Lead Abatement) and Lead Abatement Worker Refresher Program Examination and Examination Blue Print. In addition to English, this program is available in Spanish, Polish and Russian.
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The Lead Abatement Supervisor Refresher program reviews critical topics associated with supervisory responsibilities for lead abatement projects. Up-to-date information regarding new regulations, equipment, work practices and procedures, and other related information is detailed. DVDs available for this program include: Lead in Construction: Medical Surveillance, Lead Paint Abatement in Residential Locations, and Sampling Methods for Supervisors. Additional support materials for this program include: Lead Abatement Methods on Steel Structures (DVD: Lead in Construction – Safe Work Practices in Lead Abatement) and Lead Abatement Supervisor Program Examination and Examination Blue Print.
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The Lead and Silica in Bridges program is designed to provide instruction to CCLs on two common hazards found on bridge (and other construction) projects: lead and silica exposure. Emphasis is placed on the health hazards, PPE, regulations, and hazard mitigation methods. DVDs available for this program include: Lead in Construction: Medical Surveillance and Lead in Construction – Safe Work Practices in Lead Abatement.
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The Lead Renovator Refresher course recertifies participants to perform renovation work using lead safe work practices on renovation projects. It meets all EPA and OSHA recertification requirements under 40 CFR Part 745.225 and 29 CFR Part 1926.62. Lead Renovator Refresher is mandatory every 5-years for all workers conducting renovation activities where lead-based paint is present in target housing and child occupied facilities. Students participate in active learning through classroom exercises and hands-on training.
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The Radiological Worker II program is designed for CCLs involved in the cleanup of radiologically contaminated waste sites or whose job assignments involve unescorted entry into areas controlled for radiological purposes. This program is divided into seven topics, which focus on the theory, basic radiological fundamentals, and terms CCLs must know to work safely around radiological hazards.
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This course provides training to instructors to educate CCLs in the processes, procedures, and regulatory requirements for the safe removal of underground storage tanks.
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