Welcome Our New Director

Dr. Michael Hejazi

Dr. Michael Hejazi

Dr. Hejazi has spent over 30 years working for or with a variety of Federal Agencies including OSHA, EPA, DOT, USDA and FDA conducting inspections, research, training and investigations. Dr. Hejazi spent over 21 years working for United States Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration as Senior Industrial Hygienist, Team Lead, Assistant Area Director and Acting Area Director keeping workers safe from accidents and injuries. Dr. Hejazi was responsible for the prevention of job-related accidents, as well as the management of those that did ultimately occur including fatalities, amputations, and over exposure to toxins. Dr. Hejazi received multiple awards in the area of occupational health and safety from the Department of Labor and Occupational Safety and Health Administration including ten Honor Award, five Occupational Safety and Health Regional Award, four USDOL Outstanding and Dedicated Service Award and one USDOL Security, Safety and Health Award.

Dr. Hejazi received his Ph.D. in Environmental Science and Engineering from the University of Texas, El Paos, Master of Science degree in Pharmacy with a major in Pharmaceutical Sciences and concentration in Forensic Drug Chemistry from University of Florida, College of Pharmacy, Master of science degree in Veterinary Medical Sciences and a concentration in Forensic Toxicology from University of Florida, College of Veterinary Medicine, Master of Forensic Sciences with Supervised Research Project on Forensic Chemistry from the National University and Bachelor of Science degree in Agricultural Chemistry from Northwest Missouri State University. Dr. Hejazi attended Boston University School of Medicine, Graduate Medical Sciences and is certified in clinical research and investigation. Dr. Hejazi has also satisfactorily completed the requirements for the Professional Certificate in Hazardous Materials Management including 270 hours of instruction from the University of California, San Diego. He is also a Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM) from the Institute of Hazardous Materials Management accredited by ANSI National Accreditation Board and Council of Engineering and Scientific Specialty Boards (CESB).

Spring 2024 Class Schedule

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Friday, January 19, 2024

8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

OSHA Enforcement, How to Handle OSHA Inspections, OSHA is committed to strong, fair, and effective enforcement of safety and health requirements in the workplace. OSHA inspectors, called compliance safety and health officers, are experienced, well-trained industrial hygienists and safety professionals whose goal is to assure compliance with OSHA requirements and help employers and workers reduce on-the-job hazards and prevent injuries, illnesses, and deaths in the workplace. Normally, OSHA conducts inspections without advance notice. Employers have the right to require compliance officers to obtain an inspection warrant before entering the worksite. In this course you will learn about imminent danger situation, workers fatalities, reporting requirements for hospitalization, amputations, or losses of an eye, worker complaints, referrals, targeted inspections, inspections priorities, phone/fax investigations, on-site inspections including preparation, opening conference, walkaround, closing conference, workers’ rights, results, and appeals process.

The instructor for this course is Dr. Michael Hejazi.

Cost: $173

Registration: Contact 409-933-8586 or conted@com.edu

Friday, February 2, 2024

8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Job Hazard Assessment and Personal Protection Equipment, This training course describe job hazard assessment and the hierarchy of controls as it relates to personal protective equipment, identify types of personal protective equipment utilized in general industry, explain personal protective equipment training requirements, explain the employer responsibilities regarding personal protective equipment and explain the employee responsibilities regarding personal protective equipment.

The instructor for this course is COM Faculty.

Cost: $173

Registration: Contact 409-933-8586 or conted@com.edu

Thursday, February 15 – Friday, February 16, 2024

8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

OSHA 10 - Hours Outreach for Construction, This 10-hour course is intended to provide instruction, to entry level participants, on a variety of construction industry safety and health standards. This outreach effort, aimed at promoting workplace safety and health will be taught by an authorized trainer. Please note: OSHA course completion cards will be issued to all participants.  (Thursday's class will be from 8:00 am - 5:00 pm. Friday's class will be 8:00 am - 12:00 pm.)

The instructor for this course is COM Faculty.

Tuition: $203

Registration: Contact 409-933-8586 or conted@com.edu

Thursday, February 29 – Friday, March 1, 2024

8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

OSHA 10 - Hours Outreach for General Industry, This 10-hour course is intended to provide instruction, to entry level participants, on a variety of construction industry safety and health standards. This outreach effort, aimed at promoting workplace safety and health will be taught by an authorized trainer. Please note: OSHA course completion cards will be issued to all participants.  (Thursday's class will be from 8:00 am - 5:00 pm. Friday's class will be 8:00 am - 12:00 pm.)

The instructor for this course is COM Faculty.

Tuition: $203

Registration: Contact 409-933-8586 or conted@com.edu

Tuesday, April 8, - Friday, April 12, 2024

8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

OSHA 30 - Hour Outreach for Construction, This course is intended to provide a variety of awareness training on general industry safety and health topics. The course is presented to employees and therefore places an emphasis on the identification of common hazards in the industrial setting as well as avoidance, control, and prevention. Upon successful completion of this course, participants will receive an OSHA General Industry Safety and Health 10-hour card. 

The instructor for this course is COM Faculty.

Tuition $487

Registration: Contact 409-933-8586 or conted@com.edu

Tuesday, April 22 – Friday, April 26, 2024

8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

OSHA 30 - Hour Outreach for General Industry, The OSHA 30-hour General Industry Outreach Training course is a comprehensive safety course designed for anyone involved in the General industry. Specifically devised for safety directors, foremen, and field supervisors; the program provides complete information on OSHA compliance issues. This training will provide you with the knowledge and tools to recognize, evaluate, and control hazards found on General Industries sites.

The instructor for this course is COM Faculty.

Tuition $487

Registration: Contact 409-933-8586 or conted@com.edu

Friday, May 10, 2024

8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

OSHA Process Safety Management I, In petroleum refinery unexpected releases of toxic, reactive, or flammable liquids and gases in processes highly involving petroleum byproducts have been reported for many years. There is a potential for an accidental release any time they are not properly controlled, creating the possibility of disaster. To help ensure safe and healthful workplaces, OSHA has issued the Process Safety Management of Highly Hazardous Chemicals standard (29 CFR 1910.119), which contains requirements for the management of hazards associated with processes using highly hazardous chemicals. Process safety management (PSM) is addressed in specific standards for the general and construction industries. OSHA's standard emphasizes the management of hazards associated with highly hazardous chemicals and establishes a comprehensive management program that integrates technologies, procedures, and management practices. These petroleum refinery PSM course series (I, II, III, advanced) are designed to train the workers and employers in developing PSM program to identifying and evaluating the hazards associated with the chemical and what to do in case of failure of the system. The course series will discuss and review inspection, testing, preventative and predictive maintenance, repair, alteration, rerating and fitness-for-service evaluations and other important aspects of process safety including process hazard analysis, human factors, facility siting, fire protection, mechanical integrity, procedures, and management-of-change.

The instructor for this course is COM Faculty.

Tuition $173

Registration: Contact 409-933-8586 or conted@com.edu

Friday, May 24, 2024

8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Chemical Spill Prevention and Control, Liquid and solid products may enter the environment when they leak or spill from containers during use or transfer. These materials may then directly enter nearby storm drains or receiving waters, or stormwater may carry them there (WES, 2008). Federal requirements for the construction and development industry require that any stormwater discharge permit for construction sites include requirements to “minimize the discharge of pollutants from spills and leaks and implement chemical spill and leak prevention and response procedures” (40 CFR §450.21(d)(3)). The goal of this course is to provide facilities, managements, and maintenance staff with an understanding of the steps to be taken to minimize the potential for injury and damage to employees and the environment resulting from chemical spills at workplace.

The instructor for this course is COM Faculty.

Tuition $173

Registration: Contact 409-933-8586 or conted@com.edu