Keeping up with the safety regulations is always a challenge. Courses are available both at the Ellensburg Training Center and at satellite locations throughout Western Washington.

Hazardous Materials - having a hazardous materials certification is required at many job sites. A 40-hour class is required for those operators that are not currently certified. An 8-hour refresher class is required every year to stay current.

Disaster Site Worker - this training is required to be a first responder to any disaster either man-made or natural. This course is the first step in accreditation of capable operating engineers willing to respond in the even of a disaster in or around Washington state. Also required are current hazmat, OSHA 10, and first aid/CPR cards as part of the certification. Without this card, you will not be eligible to work is such a situation. 

Trenching & Shoring - completion of this course and with the designation of your contractor will enable you to be the Competent Person needed on site for all trenching and excavation projects. The course covers soil testing and typing, proper use of trench boxes and shoring, and WISHA regulations.

C-STOP - Contractor Safety Training and Orientation training provides a basic understanding of hazards and safety procedures associated with work in industrial facilities. The initial 8-hour course must be refreshed every year by attending a 4-hour course prior to the expiration date on the card.                   

OSHA 10 - This 10-hour OSHA program is intended to provide instruction on construction industry safety and health topics and to introduce participants to the OSHA Construction Safety Standards. Upon completion of the 10-hour course, participants will receive credentials directly from OSHA. This safety and health training is becoming a requirement for work on projects by many contractors or their customers.

First Aid/CPR - Upon successful completion of this 8-hour course, participants will receive a certification card valid for one year (refresher class is four hours).

Forklift Certification - Forklift certification is required in Washington and by federal laws. In order to run a forkilift on a construction project, you must be certified. The Training Program offers a 4-hour classroom safety course prior to the written exam. After passing the written exam, a practical exam is administered. Both exams must be passed to receive a forklift card.                

*Ready to take the written exam? Visit IUOE Local 302 in Bothell, Local 612 in Tacoma, or the Ellensburg Training Center to take the computerized written exam.

*Ready to take the practical exam? Contact the Training Center office to get scheduled.

Pipeline Operator Qualification - Most contractors require POQ certification while working on pipeline projects. Certification consists of 4-hours classroom safety training. The card is issued by the International Union of Operating Enginners and needs to be refreshed every three years.