COM will be closed March 15-21 for Spring Break. Classes resume on Monday, March 22.

To register, call the Admissions Office at 888-258-8859 ext. 264 or 409-938-1211 ext. 264.

No Senior discounts. Each class limited to 30 students.

Free Fire Extinguisher Training

This safety training seminar covers the OSHA General Industry standard of fire safety; topics will include Fire Theory, Fire Prevention Plans, Building Fire Exits, Fire Extinguisher Requirements and Proper Use. This is a hands on seminar that uses the BullEX Fire Extinguisher Simulator® Dress appropriately for outside activity. Please wear closed toed shoes and long pants.

Friday, March 12, 2010
8735-EPCT-1091-101CL 8:00AM - Noon 320 Delany Road
Friday, May 14, 2010
8754-EPCT-1091-104CL 8:00AM - Noon 320 Delany Road
Monday, November 19, 2010
8769-EPCT-1091-107CL 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM 320 Delany Road

OSHA GENERAL INDUSTRY (29 CFR Part 1910)

OSHA GENERAL INDUSTRY SAFETY TRAINING covering 29 CFR Part 1910. Topics include: Introduction to OSHA, General Duty Clause, Inspection citations, Penalties, Fire Protection, Electrical Hazards, Hazardous Materials, Personal Protective Equipment, Machine Guarding, Health, Safety and other topics.

OSHA GENERAL INDUSTRY-30HRS

Cost:

  • In District: $295
  • Out of District: $300
SYN: 8752 EPCT - 1091-103CL
05/03/10 - 05/06/10 MTWTH 8:00AM - 5:00PM Delaney Staff
SYN: 8767 EPCT - 1091-106CL
11/08/10 - 11/11/10 MTWTH 8:00AM - 5:00PM Delaney Staff

OSHA CONSTRUCTION (29 CFR Part 1926)

OSHA CONSTRUCTION SAFETY TRAINING covering 29 CFR Part 1926. Topics include introduction to OSHA, General Duty Clause, General Safety and Health Provisions, Electrical Hazards, Fall Protection, Scaffolding, Materials: Handling, Storage, Use, and Disposal, Hand and power tools, Welding, Trenching & Excavating, Stairways & Ladders and other topics.

OSHA CONSTRUCTION-30HRS

Cost:

  • In District: $295
  • Out of District: $300
SYN: 8750 EPCT-1091-102CL
04/12/10 - 04/15/10 MTWTH 08:00AM-05:00PM Delaney Staff
SYN: 8764 EPCT-1091-105CL
10/04/10 - 10/07/10 MTWTH 8:00AM - 5:00PM Delaney Staff

OSHA 8 Hour HAZWOPER Refresher

This course is intended to assist in satisfying the annual training requirement of the Hazardous Waste Op-erations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) rule, found in Title 29 of the Code of Federal Regulations Part 1910.120.

Who Should Take This Course

This course is intended for supervisors, environmental professionals, and other hazardous waste site personnel, including:

  • Workers in cleanup operations at uncontrolled hazardous waste sites.
  • Workers at EPA-licensed waste TSD facilities.
  • Workers responding to emergencies involving hazardous materials.
  • Any Individual requiring annual OSHA 8 Hour Refresher training.

Cost

  • HAZWOPER Refresher : $80
EPCT 1059-101CL HAZWOPER Refresher June 25, 2010 8:00AM-5:00PM
EPCT 1059-102CL HAZWOPER Refresher September 17, 2010 8:00AM-5:00PM
EPCT 1059-103CL HAZWOPER Refresher November 05, 2010 8:00AM-5:00PM

Gulf Coast Safety Institute

GCSI News & Announcements

Faculty and Staff

Jeffrey S. Oakley, Ph.D., CSP
Director - Gulf Coast Safety Institute
Occupational Safety and Health Program
College of the Mainland
409-938-1211 ext. 242
888-258-8859 ext. 242

Tammie Helms
Program Assistant
Gulf Coast Safety Institute
College of the Mainland
409-938-1211 ext. 242
888-258-8859 ext. 242

Guinn Sharpe
Program Developer
Gulf Coast Safety Institute
College of the Mainland
409-938-1211 ext. 242
888-258-8859 ext. 242

E.C. "Bear" Handwerk
Assistant Professor - Gulf Coast Safety Institute
Occupational Safety and Health Technology
College of the Mainland
409-938-1211 ext. 412
888-258-8859 ext. 412

Cindy Lewis
Outreach Program Coordinator
OSHA Challenge Administrator
Gulf Coast Safety Institute
College of the Mainland
409-938-1211 ext. 242
888-258-8859 ext. 242