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Overview

After participating in this course, you will be able to:

• Learn essential safety principles for construction, system installation, and industrial/commercial workplaces.
• Gain knowledge of essential PPE and understand OSHA I and I Rate Calculations.
• Dispel myths and misconceptions about safety more effectively.
• Develop skills for Safety Risk Assessments and understand Arc Flash and Electrical Shock Hazards.
• Appreciate the importance of ergonomics in equipment and workplace design.

Description
This course covers important concepts in the realm of construction and workplace safety. This course is designed to cater to Project Engineers, Construction Personnel, Construction Supervision, Principals/Owners of Construction Firms and Construction Administrative Staff. This course begins with the importance of safety, supported by safety statistics, and clarifies myths about the need for safe practices at work and home.

Most mainstream PPE, Personal Protective Equipment and their proper use are introduced through illustrations and in-class discussion. The importance of Workplace Environmental Safety and Health - namely, indoor air quality - is covered with emphasis on HVAC Systems and Mold Issues, as pertinent to residential, commercial and industrial buildings. The latter part of this course deals with one of the most significant hazards in almost any environment, fire.”

Attendees are introduced to fire classifications and associated fire extinguishers. Hazards, arc flash (NFPA 70E), and lockout tag-out best practices are covered.

Who Should Attend

• Engineers of all disciplines
• Licensed Professional Engineers who need to meet the annual or biennial license renewal PDH (Professional Development Hour) or CEU (Continuing Education Units) requirements.
• Facilities and Maintenance Managers
• Safety Engineers and Supervisors
• Project Engineers and Project Managers
• Construction Managers
• Purchasing/Procurement Professionals
• Technicians with Plant Maintenance Responsibility in Industrial, Commercial or Institutional Environments
• Other professionals whose annual PLP, Performance and Learning Program, includes acquiring facilities management knowledge.

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Instructor

Professor Bobby Rauf has developed and instructed engineering courses, seminars and workshops for over 14 years in the US and abroad.

He holds a patent on an electrical control system. Mr. Rauf has authored three books:

• Finance and Accounting for Energy Engineers
• Thermodynamics Made Simple for Energy Engineers
• Electrical Engineering for Non-Electrical Engineers

Mr. Rauf served as a Senior Staff Engineer, Energy and Ergonomics Program Manager, at PPG Industries, Inc, for over 30 years. He has served as Adjunct Professor at Gardner-Webb University since 1989. He has taught Professional Development Seminars/workshops at UNCC, McNeese University, Texas A&M University, Lamar University, AEE, Association of Energy Engineers, Balfour Beatty, Saudi Aramco and PDHengineers.

Prof. Rauf is a Licensed (PE) Professional Engineer and a Certified Energy Manager. He was inducted as a “Legend in Energy” by AEE in 2014.