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1 Advanced First Aid, CPR & AED NDSC Member: $250 Non-Member: $350 OSHA mandates that a trained first responder must be present in highrisk industries where medical emergencies require immediate emergency response. Ensure compliance and prepare your workforce with this comprehensive course. Participants will learn: basic life support training commonly taught to health care workers and rescue professionals; how to control bleeding and manage shock; how to care for injuries and medical emergencies; advanced resuscitation techniques; remotelocation first aid; and special situations such as behavioral emergencies, pregnancy and childbirth. Bismarck 8am - 5pm Jan. 27 thru 28 Dickinson 8am - 5pm Feb. 23 thru 24 Adverse Weather Driving Course - Slippery Slope, Train-the-Trainer Pre-Qualified Trainers: 8 hours 16 Hour Course: NDSC Member: $495 Non-Member: N/A 8 Hour Course: NDSC Members: $395 Non-Members: N/A Teaching Kit: $250 During this course, learn how to train your employees to reduce their risk in winter driving. Slippery Slope is a 4-hour driver safety course designed to help your employees make better driving decisions when winter strikes. It makes a great refresher for experienced drivers, and is an eye-opener for those new to North Dakota s roads. The course covers THE DRIVER and how to reduce risk considering many situations; TOP FACTORS that cause crashes in bad weather; TYPES OF ROADS AND CONDITIONS and how weather affects them; and VEHICLE TYPES & WINTER PREPARATION for when bad weather strikes. Prerequisite - Trainer/company must be an NDSC member to participate. 8-Hour Course Prerequisites - Must currently be trained to teach DDC-4, DDC-PTD, or the CDL Refresher Certification Course Bismarck 8am - 5pm Jan. 21 NEW! Confined Spaces - Construction NDSC Member: $120 Non-Member: $150 This course is designed to help you understand the duties and responsibilities of the employer and employee. The course will help you identify hazards involved with permit required confined spaces, how to protect employees from hazards and key elements of the Construction Confined Spaces standard issued by OSHA. This includes defining the differences between work spaces, Confined Spaces, and Permit Required Confined Spaces. It also covers a review of the regulation, including the need for a written program, how to develop proper documentation, rescue planning and execution, atmospheric testing of the spaces, the importance of training, and roles of the supervisor, attendant, and entrant. Bismarck 8am - 12pm Jan. 11, Mar. 14 Fargo 8am - 12pm Jan. 7 SAFETY TRAINING GUIDE January February March Confined Spaces - General Industry NDSC Member: $120 Non-Member: $150 This course is designed to help you understand the duties and responsibilities of the employer and employee. The course will help you identify hazards involved with permit required confined spaces, how to protect employees from hazards and key elements of the General Industry Confined Spaces standard issued by OSHA. This includes defining the differences between work spaces, Confined Spaces, and Permit Required Confined Spaces. It also covers a review of the regulation, including the need for a written program, how to develop proper documentation, rescue planning and execution, atmospheric testing of the spaces, the importance of training, and roles of the supervisor, attendant, and entrant. Grand Forks 8am - 12pm Mar. 30 Minot 8am - 12pm Jan. 12 CPR/AED, Adult Course Length: Approximately 2.5 hours NDSC Member: $45 Non-Member: $50 This course meets OSHA First Aid Standard 29 CFR , and prepares students to take action in a medical emergency by teaching them how to respond to choking, breathing and cardiac emergencies. Participants will also learn how to use an automated external defibrillator (AED) in conjunction with CPR. Upon completion, receive a 2-year Adult CPR/AED certificate. Bismarck 12pm - 2:30pm Jan. 22, Mar. 16 Bismarck 8am - 10:30am Jan. 23, Feb. 13, Feb. 16, Mar. 12 Devils Lake 12pm - 2:30pm Jan. 5, Mar. 8 Dickinson 8am - 10:30am Jan. 18 Dickinson 12pm - 2:30pm Feb. 16, Mar. 14 Fargo 8am - 10:30am Jan. 13 Fargo 12pm - 2:30pm Feb. 19, Mar. 18 Grand Forks 12pm - 2:30pm Jan. 19, Feb. 18, Mar. 23 Jamestown 12pm - 2:30pm Jan. 26, Mar. 22 Minot 8am - 10:30am Jan. 14 Minot 12pm - 2:30pm Feb. 11, Mar. 24 Williston 12pm - 2:30pm Jan. 18, Mar. 21 February 11 is Giving Hearts Day - a 24-hour online fundraising event. As a participating non-profit, we re asking for your donation in exchange for your safety. We will contact you with further instructions about the drop. North Dakota Safety Council ndsc@ndsc.org 1

2 CPR/AED/First Aid, Adult Course Length: Approximately 5 hours Online course NDSC Member: $80 Non-Member: $85 also available. This course meets OSHA First Aid Standard 29 CFR , and prepares students to take action in a medical emergency by teaching them how to respond to choking, breathing and cardiac emergencies. Participants will learn how to use an automated external defibrillator (AED) in conjunction with CPR. First Aid is taught using a combination of instructor-led lecture, watch-then-practice videos, and hands-on training. Topics such as bleeding, burns, poisoning and sudden illness are covered. Upon completion, receive a 2-year Adult CPR/AED certificate and 3-year First Aid certificate. Bismarck 12pm - 5pm Jan. 22, Mar. 16 Bismarck 8am - 1pm Jan. 23, Feb. 13, Feb. 16, Mar. 12 Devils Lake 12pm - 5pm Jan. 5, Mar. 8 Dickinson 8am - 1pm Jan. 18 Dickinson 12pm - 5pm Feb. 16, Mar. 14 Fargo 8am - 1pm Jan. 13 Fargo 12pm - 5pm Feb. 19, Mar. 18 Grand Forks 12pm - 5pm Jan. 19, Feb. 18, Mar. 23 Jamestown 12pm - 5pm Jan. 26, Mar. 22 Minot 8am - 1pm Jan. 14 Minot 12pm - 5pm Feb. 11, Mar. 24 Williston 12pm - 5pm Jan. 18, Mar. 21 CPR/AED/First Aid Course, Train-the-Trainer NDSC Member: $375 Non-Member: N/A Strengthen your emergency response program by building your employees First Aid/CPR/AED skills, and enhance your in-house training capabilities by sending a staff member to this course. They will be certified to conduct First Aid/CPR/AED training with a program that meets OSHA standards and regulations, and exceeds the American Heart Association. Bismarck 8am - 5pm Feb. 16 thru 17 Dickinson 8am - 5pm Jan. 18 thru 19 Fargo 8am - 5pm Jan. 13 thru 14 Minot 8am - 5pm Jan. 14 thru 15 CPR/AED, Pediatric Course Length: Approximately 2.5 hours NDSC Member: $45 Non-Member: $50 This course teaches students to recognize and respond to breathing and first aid emergencies in children and infants. Video self-instruction and hands-on training are used for choking and CPR/AED practice. Ideal for daycare providers, youth group volunteers, churches, and anyone working with children younger than age 12. Bismarck 8am - 10:30am Jan. 16, Mar. 5 SPRING THAW MSHA Workshop for the Sand & Gravel Industry Monday, February 1, :30am - 5pm Special Event during Pre-Conference! Learn what s new with MSHA, including an open format Q&A. Then, hear a powerful personal injury story from BNI Coal, followed by the NDSC s 2-hour Workplace Violence seminar. For more information or to register, just go to and look for this button. During registration, select Pre-Conference as your event. Questions? Call (701) Learn More or Register Now! CPR/AED/First Aid, Pediatric Course Length: Approximately 5 hours NDSC Member: $80 Non-Member: $85 This course teaches students to recognize and respond to breathing and first aid emergencies in children and infants. Video self-instruction and hands-on training are used for choking, CPR/AED practice, and various First Aid scenarios, including bleeding, burns, poisoning, sudden illness and bone injuries. Ideal for daycare providers, youth group volunteers, churches, and anyone working with children younger than age 12. Bismarck 8am - 1pm Jan. 16, Mar. 5 Defensive Driving Course, Alive at 25 Course Length: 4.5 hours Course Fee: $50 Court/DOT Required: $75 Vehicle crashes are the number one cause of death of drivers ages 14 to 24. This highly interactive 4.5 hour course is used to reduce traffic crashes, fatalities, and general violations by encouraging young drivers to take responsibility for their driving behavior. Course qualifies for insurance discount, point reduction and WSI Safe Driver program. Check online for the most up-to-date schedule. Bismarck 4pm - 8:30pm Jan. 17 Bismarck 1pm - 5:30pm Feb. 28 Fargo 4pm - 8:30pm Jan. 17, Feb. 21, Mar. 20 Grand Forks 4pm - 8:30pm Jan. 31, Mar. 6 Minot 4pm - 8:30pm Jan. 17 Williston 4pm - 8:30pm Jan. 24, Mar. 20 Defensive Driving Course, Attitudinal Dynamics of Driving NDSC Member: $125 Non-Member: $150 Court/DOT Required: $175 ATTENTION COMPANIES: This course is highly recommended for all company drivers who have received multiple violations or have been involved in traffic collisions. DDC ADD is a diversion program designed to help participants make a direct connection between their attitude and their choice to make poor decisions. They will learn how to take responsibility for their actions, and see how the choices they make have financial, legal, and personal consequences. ADD is used extensively for court referrals, and as a diversion program for people with DUI violations, excessive points, or any violation of law including minor alcohol violations, theft and other poor decisions. Qualifies for insurance discount and point reduction. Bismarck 8am - 5pm Mar. 11 Fargo 8am - 5pm Mar. 11 Grand Forks 9am - 6pm Feb. 27 Wahpeton 8:30am - 5:30pm Jan. 16 Williston 8am - 5pm Feb. 20 Defensive Driving Course, Basic Online course also available. NDSC Member: $45 Non-Member: $50 Court/DOT Required: $75 Seniors: $35 (55+) Additional Family Members: $25 (same household/same course) DDC4 is a fast-paced, driver-improvement program that offers practical strategies to reduce collision-related injuries, fatalities, and costs. It addresses the importance of attitude in preventing crashes, and reinforces the good driving skills you already have. DDC4 shows the consequences of the choices you make behind the wheel. Course qualifies for insurance discount, point reduction and WSI Safe Driver program. Bismarck 9am - 1pm Jan. 9 Bismarck 6pm - 10pm Mar. 14 Fargo 6pm - 10pm Jan. 12, Mar. 8 Grand Forks 9am - 1pm Feb. 6 Minot 6pm - 10pm Jan. 11 Williston 6pm - 10pm Jan. 4, Mar ndsc@ndsc.org

3 Defensive Driving Course, Train-the-Trainer NDSC Member: $395 Non-Member: N/A Gain the confidence to be an effective trainer for the basic 4-hour Defensive Driving Course. This instructor course features updated curriculum and facilitation methods and allows the instructor to confidently adapt his or her teaching style to meet the unique needs and characteristics of the audience. Bismarck 8am - 5pm Jan. 19 thru 20 DOT Compliance NDSC Member: $150 Non-Member: $185 Personnel responsible for managing commercial vehicles and drivers, such as Fleet Safety Managers, Driver Managers, Safety Supervisors, and administrative support personnel, can benefit from this course. The instructor will utilize hands-on applications and provide detailed regulatory compliance training and review. The course will cover training critical for commercial carrier or private fleet safety performance, indepth training on the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations, and a detailed overview of CSA. Bismarck 8am - 12pm Jan. 8 ECCS 8-Hour Refresher NDSC Member: $170 Non-Member: $220 Prerequisites required. Go to for more information. This course teaches recognition, avoidance, abatement and prevention of safety and health hazards in workplaces covering such topics as fall protection, personal protective equipment, electrical safety and hazard communication, to name a few. Emphasis is placed on the most hazardous area of the jobsite. Private courses may be customized to fit your needs. Bismarck 8am - 5pm Jan. 26 Minot 8am - 5pm Feb. 10 Ergonomics, Managing for Results ASC CEUs: 0.65 NDSC Member: $325 Non-Member: $425 ASC Repetitive motion and overexertion are the biggest risk factors facing American workers today. During this course, the instructor will show you how to reduce the number and severity of musculoskeletal injuries in your workplace with a practical and effective ergonomics program. You will learn the basic concepts relating to ergonomics in the workplace, gain skills to recognize ergonomic risk factors, learn how to conduct an ergonomic worksite analysis, and more. By the end of the course, attendees will be able to identify steps to implementing a successful ergonomics program at their workplace. Bismarck 8am - 5pm Feb. 9 Fall Protection - Construction NDSC Member: $95 Non-Member: $115 Knowing when fall protection is necessary and when it s not can be very confusing. This program eliminate some of the confusion by giving you an overview of the fall protection requirements for the construction industry, steel erection and equipment used to elevate personnel. Bismarck 8am - 12pm Jan. 4 Fargo 8am - 12pm Mar. 15 Grand Forks 8am - 12pm Jan. 21 Field Leadership in Oil and Gas Extraction and Production, Train-the-Trainer Course Length: 2.5 days NDSC Member: Free Non-Member: Free This intensive program will showcase training techniques for use by company trainers in preparing employees moving into roles of greater responsibility and authority. Participants will engage in active scenario based learning as they practice adapting their leadership style to increase effectiveness of his or her communication strategies. They will learn proven techniques in communicating, motivating and inspiring a diverse workforce to achieve the desired balance of worker health and safety, quality work, and production outcomes in the upstream oil and gas industry. Successful attendees must commit to training 10 new supervisors and/or crew leads within their company before September 30, Rocky Mountain Education Center will provide administrative support for each trainer for attendance, training materials and participant evaluation. Course offered through RMEC and hosted by the NDSC. Course runs 8:30am to 4:30pm days one and two, and 8:30am to 12pm day three. Bismarck Mar. 29 thru 31 Fundamentals of Industrial Hygiene Course Length: 32 hours ASC CEUs: 2.6 NDSC Member: $1,395 Non-Member: $1,750 ASC This course develops your understanding of industrial hygiene terminology, principles and practices by examining four key processes in an effective industrial hygiene effort -- anticipation, recognition,evaluation, and control. Discussions on when to use a qualified/certified industrial hygienist are held throughout the course. Minot 8am - 5pm Mar. 15 thru 18 HAZWOPER 8-Hour Refresher NDSC Member: $195 Non-Member: $235 This course fulfills the requirements of the HAZWOPER Standard for Construction and General Industry and includes updates on and an overview of HAZWOPER requirements. Focus will be placed on identification, evaluation and control of a hazmat scene or incident. Course will also cover respiratory protection, OOTERG, NIOSH pocket guide, and other topics. Minot 8am - 5pm Jan. 19 CRITICAL ISSUES TRAINING SERIES Workplace 1 column wide Violence Planning & x Management 4in tall Dickinson 1pm - 3pm Wednesday, March 16 Sanford Health Dickinson Clinic Sponsored by: membership meeting Network with your peers and learn how to increase your level of safety and preparedness in the event of a violent act. NDSC Members: FREE Non-Members: $30 To learn more or register, go to 3

4 HAZWOPER 40-Hour Operations Level Training Course Length: 40 hours NDSC Member: $795 Non-Member: $950 This course is for operations workers and supervisors at sites containing known or possible exposure to hazardous substances and health hazards. Curriculum meets initial off-site training requirements in accordance with 29 CFR for operations staff engaged in hazardous waste operations, clean-up of hazardous materials, and emergency response. Students will receive detailed training in regulations, site characterization, hazard identification, safe work practices and more! Bismarck 8am - 5pm Feb. 29 thru Mar. 4 Hydrogen Sulfide (H2S) Awareness Course Length: 1.5 hours NDSC Member: $50 Non-Member: $60 Learn what Hydrogen Sulfide is, where you find it, properties, how it can harm, signs and symptoms of exposure, methods to detect, how to control it, and emergency procedures to follow. Participants will receive an awareness level certificate and card. Bismarck 8am - 9:30am Jan. 5, Feb. 16, Mar. 22 Dickinson 8am - 9:30am Feb. 18 Minot 8am - 9:30am Jan. 13, Mar. 9 Incident Investigation & Root Cause Analysis ASC CEUs: 0.65 NDSC Member: $325 Non-Member: $425 This course is for all levels of management, safety ASC practitioners, safety committee members, and individuals responsible for investigating incidents. Attendees will learn to: employ effective investigation and interview techniques; analyze incidents to identify true root causes; and describe human relations issues affecting incident reporting. Additional topics will include: what incidents to investigate; the on-site investigation process; and more. Fargo 8am - 5pm Mar. 3 Job Safety Analysis ASC CEUs: 0.65 ASC NDSC Member: $325 Non-Member: $425 One way to increase the knowledge of hazards in the workplace is to conduct a job hazard analysis on individual tasks. This procedure helps integrate accepted safety and health principles and practices into a particular operation. Each basic step of the job is examined to identify potential hazards and to determine the safest way to do the job. Bismarck 8am - 5pm Mar. 29 Lift Truck Operator Training NDSC Member: $175 Non-Member: $220 This course includes moving with and without a load, as well as picking up and stacking a load, trailers, ramps and elevators. Participants will receive a workbook and certificate of completion. Course meets the formal training requirement of OSHA s certification process, but is not a certification course. Bismarck 8am - 5pm Jan. 6, Mar. 9 Grand Forks 8am - 5pm Jan. 28, Mar. 24 Minot 8am - 5pm Feb. 23 Lift Truck Operator, Train-the-Trainer NDSC Member: $695 Non-Member: $895 Learn how to train your operators for safe operation and meet OSHA requirements. You will learn how to develop and deliver complete in-house training programs, design exercises for staff evaluations, and instruct non-operators to work safely around lift trucks. Trainer kit included - valued at $425. Bismarck 8am - 5pm Jan. 6 thru 7, Mar. 9 thru 10 Grand Forks 8am - 5pm Jan. 28 thru 29, Mar. 24 thru 25 Minot 8am - 5pm Feb. 23 thru 24 MSHA New Miner-Part 46 Sand & Gravel Course Length: 24 hours NDSC Member: $300 Non-Member: $350 This training is required for all new and inexperienced sand and gravel miners. Upon completion, receive a 2-year Adult CPR/AED certificate and 3-year First Aid certificate. Bismarck 8am - 5pm Jan. 5 thru 7 Fargo 8am - 5pm Feb. 9 thru 11 g New Location! MSHA Refresher-Part 46 Sand & Gravel NDSC Member: $100 Non-Member: $125 This annual refresher is required for all experienced sand and gravel miners. Bismarck 8am - 5pm Jan. 4 Fargo 8am - 5pm Feb. 8 g New Location! Now includes NSC CPR & First Aid Certification! Don t worry - we ll still have a fantastic front desk crew to take your calls! Manual labor will soon be a thing of the past. (At the NDSC anyway!) Our new registration software will launch soon, but what does this mean for you? An even more streamlined registration process and the ability to track training history for all employees! WATCH FOR MORE DETAILS COMING SOON! ndsc@ndsc.org

5 MSHA New Miner-Part 48 Surface Coal Course Length: 24 hours NDSC Member: $300 Non-Member: $350 This training is required for all new and inexperienced surface coal miners. Upon completion, receive a 2-year Adult CPR/AED certificate and 3-year First Aid certificate. Now includes NSC CPR & First Aid Certification! Bismarck 8am - 5pm Jan. 19 thru 21, Mar. 1 thru 3, Mar. 29 thru 31 Fergus Falls 8am - 5pm Feb. 23 thru 25 g New Location! Moorhead 8am - 5pm Mar. 15 thru 17 g New Location! MSHA Refresher-Part 48 Surface Coal NDSC Member: $100 Non-Member: $125 This annual refresher is required for all experienced surface coal miners. Bismarck 8am - 5pm Jan. 18, Feb. 29, Mar. 28 Fergus Falls 8am - 5pm Feb. 26 g New Location! Moorhead 8am - 5pm Mar. 14 g New Location! OSHA 10-Hour Construction Course (ECCS) Course Length: 10 hours NDSC Member: $180 Non-Member: $230 Drug Testing: $50 Receive instruction on construction industry safety and health topics and OSHA standards for both employee and entry level supervisors. Using OSHA standards as a guide, special emphasis is placed upon the most hazardous areas of a jobsite, including fall protection, electrical and more. All courses run 1pm to 5pm day one, and 8am to 5pm day two. Bismarck Jan. 11 thru 12, Feb. 25 thru 26, Mar. 14 thru 15 Fargo Jan. 7 thru 8, Mar. 10 thru 11, Mar. 15 thru 16 Grand Forks Jan. 21 thru 22, Mar. 30 thru 31 Minot Feb. 17 thru 18 OSHA 10-Hour General Industry *Includes Course Length: 10 hours H2S training! NDSC Member: $180 Non-Member: $230 Course is valuable for employees and supervisors alike. Topics covered include: an intro to OSHA standards, the OSHA inspections process and citations, walking and working surfaces, PPE, fire protection, and more. The following courses run 1pm to 5pm day one, and 8am to 5pm day two. *Bismarck Jan. 4 thru 5, Feb. 15 thru 16, Mar. 21 thru 22 *Dickinson Feb. 17 thru 18 Fargo Jan. 21 thru 22, Feb. 18 thru 19 Grand Forks Feb. 11 thru 12 *Minot Jan. 12 thru 13, Mar. 8 thru 9 OSHA 30-Hour Construction Course (ECCS) Course Length: 30 hours NDSC Member: $700 Non-Member: $905 This course is a comprehensive safety program designed for anyone involved in the construction industry. Specifically devised for safety directors, foremen, and field supervisors, the program provides complete information on OSHA compliance issues. Bismarck 8am - 5pm Mar. 21 thru 24 OSHA 500 Trainer Course in OSHA Standards for Construction Course Length: 26 hours Member: $795 Non-Member: $795 Prerequisites required. Log on to to view. This course allows the student to become a trainer in the outreach program, conduct both a 10- and 30-hour construction safety and health course, and to issue cards to participants verifying course completion. Special emphasis is placed on those topics that are required in the 10- and 30-hour programs, as well as on those that are most hazardous, using OSHA standards as a guide. Course participants are briefed on effective instructional approaches and the effective use of visual aids and handouts. 2.6 CEUs; 4.0 CMs. Course offered through Rocky Mountain Education Center and hosted by NDSC. Bismarck 8:15am - 5pm Feb. 8 thru 11 OSHA 503 Update for General Industry Outreach Trainers Course Length: 18 hours NDSC Member: $695 Non-Member: $695 Prerequisites required. Log on to for more information. This course is designed for personnel in the private sector who have completed the OSHA 501 trainer course in OSHA standards for General Industry, and who are active trainers in the outreach program. It provides an update on OSHA General Industry standards and OSHA policies. NOTE: Outreach trainers are required to attend this course once every four years to maintain their trainer status. Students must bring their current trainer s card for validation. 1.8 CEUs; 3.0 CMs. Course offered through Rocky Mountain Education Center and hosted by NDSC. Bismarck 8:15am - 5pm Mar. 7 thru 9 OSHA 510 Occupational Safety & Health Standards for Construction Course Length: 26 hours Member: $795 Non-Member: $795 This course for private sector personnel covers OSHA policies, procedures and standards, as well as construction safety and health principles. Topics include scope and application of OSHA construction standards. Special emphasis is placed on those areas that are most hazardous, using OSHA standards as a guide. 2.6 CEUs; 4.0 CMs. Course offered through Rocky Mountain Education Center and hosted by NDSC. Bismarck 8:15am - 5pm Jan. 11 thru 15 OSHA 5810 Hazards Based Standards Course for Oil & Gas Exploration and Production Course Length: 32 hours NDSC Member: $795 Non-Member: $795 Course will provide attendees with the basic information needed to anticipate, recognize, evaluate and control hazards found in the U.S. onshore Oil & Gas and Exploration & Production Industries. Topics include: health hazards, hazard communication, PPE, emergency action plans, confined space, control of hazardous energy and more. Course offered through Rocky Mountain Education Center and the NDSC. Bismarck 8:15am - 5pm Mar. 7 thru 10 New! NDSC Responsible Beverage Server Training With this program, we can reduce underage drinking and overconsumption in our communities. Three modules available: Basic Server Large Event Server Owner/Manager Responsible Beverage training Online and onsite options available! Learn more at ndsc.org/rbs ndsc@ndsc.org 5

6 PEC SafeLandUSA Basic Orientation Course Length: 9+ hours NDSC Member: $185 Non-Member: $210 This course is designed to take the place of multiple operator orientations and to give a general idea of life and safety issues in the oil and gas industry. It meets API RP 75 & API RP T-1 requirements, and provides a basic understanding of general safety information an employee should know before entering a facility and while performing work duties. More than 25 leading oil and gas operators accept this orientation. Bismarck 8am - 6pm+ Mar. 17 Dickinson 8am - 6pm+ Jan. 11 Minot 8am - 6pm+ Feb. 8 Principles of Occupational Safety & Health Course Length: 32 hours ASC CEUs: 2.6 NDSC Member: $1,295 Non-Member: $1,650 Gain the confidence you need to implement a comprehensive ASC safety process in your organization. From this course, you will: get a balanced perspective of the full scope of occupational safety and health issues; learn how to organize and communicate an effective safety program; and learn techniques to identify and target hazards specific to your organization, and how to take actions to prevent incidents and related costs. Fargo 8am - 5pm Feb. 22 thru 25 Qualified Rigging & Signalperson Training NDSC Member: $245 Non-Member: $315 This course is designed to meet the requirements for Riggers and Signalpersons to be qualified under the new rule, 29 CFR 1926, Subpart CC. Course will address safe rigging practices and procedures, methods to calculate sling loading, ASME hand and voice signals, ASME responsibilities of signalpersons, and more. Bismarck 8am - 5pm Mar. 1 Safety Inspections ASC CEUs: 0.65 NDSC Members: $325 Non-Members: $425 ASC Learn how to plan and conduct a safety inspection, complete inspection reports, develop recommendations and follow-up, and manage an effective inspection program. The class also covers topics such as pre-inspection tasks, recording observations, handling employee reactions to the inspection process, and more. Fargo 8am - 5pm Feb. 16 Self Protection & Predator Awareness NEW 4-Hour Format! This course is split into two sections. During the two-hour classroom portion, the instructor will arm attendees with the knowledge to recognize, avoid and handle stalkers and predators. Students will also learn tips for keeping children and other family members safe. Then, attendees will receive two hours of hands-on training where they will learn techniques to escape an attacker. These escape tactics are simple and can be easily used by people of any size or strength, making it the perfect substitute for your traditional self-defense course. Course is taught by a former highway patrol trooper with more than 20 years of experience. Appropriate for those 13 years and older. Course available upon request. Call for pricing. Team Safety ASC CEUs: 0.65 ASC NDSC Member: $325 Non-Member: $425 This course is designed for safety, health and management personnel responsible for putting together safety teams, but may lack experience in team building. Learn how to build an effective safety team, or get the most from an established team. Course includes a self assessment and interactive exercises, allowing participants to use newly learned concepts. Topics covered include: how to recognize and use key safety and health terminology, as well as team safety concepts and techniques; how to plan for and create an effective safety team; how to identify training and development needs of team members; and much more. Bismarck 8am - 5pm Feb. 23 Traffic Control for Supervisors NDSC Member: $400 Non-Member: $500 Course is for construction supervisors involved in street and highway work who are expected to provide a safe work zone for their employees, their company, and the traveling public. Participants will gain in-depth knowledge of the entire process of planning, designing, installing, maintaining, and monitoring work zone traffic control. It will include temporary work zones, planning work zones, traffic patterns, and pedestrian patterns. Course meets the ND Department of Transportation specifications and provides students with an opportunity to understand the industry standards for maintaining traffic through a work zone. Students will receive the MUTCD 2009 Edition Parts 1, 5 and 6 (or most current edition), the Guidelines for Work Zone Safety for Utilities Handbook, and a One-Call Handbook. Bismarck 8am - 5pm Feb. 23 thru 24, Mar. 23 thru 24 Trenching & Excavation - 4 Hour NDSC Members: $95 Non-Members: $115 This course will describe in detail OSHA s Standard - Subpart P - Excavations. Course includes the definitions to this subpart along with specific excavation requirements, requirements for protective systems, soil classifications, sloping and benching, timber shoring for trenches, aluminum hydraulic shoring, alternatives, and the selection of protective systems. Each participant will receive a copy of the Federal Registry - Excavations. Bismarck 8am - 12pm Feb. 25 Fargo 8am - 12pm Jan. 21 Minot 8am - 12pm Feb. 17 Workplace Violence Planning & Management Attend this course to increase your level of safety and preparedness in the event of an emergency or violent act. Learn the history of mass shootings, lessons learned from each event, and if your business is at risk for violence. The instructor will cover predator recognition and observation techniques, staff preparedness suggestions, high-risk employment considerations, identification of potentially dangerous employees, and the importance of developing an Emergency Response Plan. Each attendee will receive a free copy of a standard workplace violence policy. This course has been reviewed and approved by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. ND Post Board approved for 4 continuing education credits. Course available upon request. Call for pricing. REGISTER ONLINE AT Please register early! We look at registration numbers 7 days in advance to determine if a course should be cancelled. All course times are considered local time for the city under which they are listed. SEP ndsc@ndsc.org

7 NDSC s 43 RD ANNUAL SAFETY & HEALTH Pre-Conference Courses - Feb. 1, 2016 February 1-4, 2016 Bismarck Event Center Planning to attend the NDSC s Conference? Take advantage of this opportunity to receive an additional day of high-quality safety training. Not attending the Conference? No problem! All courses are open to the public and will be held Monday, February 1 at the Bismarck Event Center. PC01 Ergonomics, Managing for Results Member: $325 Non-Member: $425 Rick Halldorson, North Dakota ASC Safety Council Learn the basic concepts relating to ergonomics in the workplace, gain skills to recognize ergonomic risk factors, learn how to conduct an ergonomic worksite analysis, and more. PC02 Fall Protection - DEMO Member: $175 Non-Member: $200 John Lindstrom, Hennepin Technical College This dynamic hands-on course is for individuals responsible for the supervision, implementation, and monitoring of a managed fall protection program. PC03 HAZWOPER Refresher Member: $195 Non-Member: $235 Michael Meschke, North Dakota Safety Council This course fulfills the requirements of the HAZWOPER Standard for Construction and General Industry and includes updates on and an overview of HAZWOPER requirements. PC04 Incident Investigation & Root Cause Analysis Member: $325 Non-Member: $425 ASC Dustin Austin, North Dakota Safety Council This course is for all levels of management, safety practitioners, safety committee members, and individuals responsible for investigating incidents. PC05 Motor Vehicle Crash Investigation Member: $175 Non-Member: $225 8am - 5pm, Advanced Don Moseman, North Dakota Safety Council This dynamic program includes a mix of classroom and hands-on training and is designed to teach supervisors basic crash investigation skills to utilize in the event a company vehicle is involved in a collision. PC06 NFPA 70E Low Voltage Training Member: $350 Non-Member: $450 8am - 5pm, Basic Hugh Hoagland, e-hazard and Arcwear and Flash Cert This course gives attendees a complete understanding of regulations regarding electrical and arc flash safety and how to apply them in real-world situations. PC07 Rigging & Signalperson Qualification - DEMO Member: $300 Non-Member: $350 Mike Sarlo, North American Crane Certification LLC This hands-on qualification course will cover rigging identification, inspection, proper use, basic understanding of crane use and limitations, and so much more! PC08 Scaffolding Certification - DEMO Member: $245 Non-Member: $295 Ben Doyle, Minnesota State Community & Technical College This class is designed for individuals with at least some scaffold experience and is mostly classroom based with some basic scaffold erection and inspection. Participants will receive a Scaffold Training Institute Competent Person Learning Guide and competent person trained card. PC09 Supervisor Training Member: $200 Non-Member: $250 Gary Higbee, Higbee & Associates, Inc. The session will cover: recognizing risk, inspecting for hazardous conditions, mentoring and coaching high performance, prioritizing corrective actions, managing organizational change initiatives; leadership; and more. PC10 Training Techniques for Adult Education in a Diverse Workplace Member: $200 Non-Member: $250 8am - 5pm, Advanced Dale Robinson, HR Safety Consulting, LLC With the changing workforce of the Baby Boomer, to the Millennial Generation or Generation Y, and now Generation Z, there are different ways to bridge the gap of learning. Learn how different techniques, to reach different people, have made a big difference in many lives at work. PC11 Spring Thaw: MSHA Workshop for the Sand & Gravel Industry Member: $50 Non-Member: $60 9:30am 5pm, All Levels Michael Bernier, Fargo Police Department, Kathy Cattles, MSHA, Phil Dahl, MSHA, and BNI Coal Learn what s new with MSHA, including an open format Q&A. Then, hear a powerful personal injury story from BNI Coal, followed by the NDSC s 2-hour Workplace Violence seminar. PC12 CPR/AED/First Aid Member: $80 Non-Member: $85 8am - 1pm, All Levels Bill Ballton, North Dakota Safety Council This course teaches students to take action in a medical emergency. Upon completion, receive an Adult 2-year CPR/AED certificate and 3-year First Aid certificate. PC13 Developing Safe Leaders Member: $100 Non-Member: $125 1pm - 5pm, Advanced Terry Cox, Dakota MEP This program will provide an overview of the three Training Within Industry programs and lead demonstrations and discussions on how developing your leaders in these skills will improve their ability to keep people safe on the job. For more information or to register, just go to and look for this button. During registration, select Pre-Conference as your event. Questions? Call (701) Learn More or Register Now! 7

8 1640 Burnt Boat Drive Bismarck, ND Non-Profit Org. U.S. Postage PAID Permit #419 Bismarck, ND SAFETY TRAINING GUIDE January February March 2016 REGISTRATION Register at or call (800) NDSC TRAINING LOCATIONS The NDSC hosts courses at 20+ locations across the state. Go to for course locations and addresses. PAYMENT, TRAINING AND CANCELLATION POLICY Pre-registration and pre-payment is required. If you are unable to attend a training course, you must cancel at least three business days prior to the course for a full refund. Late registrations or no-shows are non-refundable. NDSC reserves the right to cancel any class not meeting the minimum attendance requirements. See complete policy at CUSTOMIZED TRAINING All times are local time for the city under which they are listed. If you don t see a convenient scheduled time or location, call us! Some courses can be scheduled as a private course for your business with 10 or more participants and others are available upon request. Registration Is Now Open! NDSC s 43 RD ANNUAL SAFETY & HEALTH February 1-4, 2016 Bismarck Event Center 90+ hands-on and classroom courses ranging from basic to advanced level training. More than 175 vendor companies with safety solutions for every industry! From the latest in safety regulations, to motivational and leadership training, this Conference will give you effective tools to prevent injuries and save lives within your organization. Learn More or Register at REGISTER BY JAN. 8 FOR EARLY BIRD RATES!