Safety, Education & Training Classes
Education is our top priority! Learning and knowledge are the keys to success and NUCA offers members educational resources that are relevant, up-to-date, high quality, accessible, and affordable.
As a member you can access webinars, toolbox talks, and training materials. We regularly offer classes to both members and non-members alike to improve the level of knowledge throught the excavating community.
Fundamentals of Mechanic’s Liens and Payment Bonds
Mechanic’s lien and payment bond claims are an important remedy when the project owner or upstream contractor fail to make payment when due. This seminar will cover information to pursue or defend mechanic’s lien and payment bond claims. Topics discussed will include how to address lien and claim waivers, recording and notice requirements, timing requirements related to enforcing you lien or bond remedy, and statutory rights to release liens with bonds or cash payments into court.
Essential Skills for Crew Leaders
Utility and excavation projects get done most efficiently if workers are divided into crews with a common purpose.
When a crew is formed to tackle a particular job, one person is appointed as the leader. This person is usually an experienced professional with demonstrated and exceptional leadership qualities. But an effective crew leader must have specific job skills to run a crew.
NUCA’s Essential Skills for Crew Leaders Training is a two-day, intensive course that trains workers to be effective leaders and communicators so they can provide clear direction to your crew, and plan and schedule the crew’s work to maximize safety, production, and profit.fit
CPT - Competent Person Training
Competent Person Certification
Compliance with OSHA’s Trenching and Excavation standards saves lives, and can help your company avoid costly OSHA citations and penalties. OSHA’s excavation standards require your company to have a Competent Person on the excavation site during all trenching and excavating operations. All employees must be trained in the hazards associated with trenching and excavation work.
Topics addressed during this Competent Person training include:
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OSHA requirements for a “Competent Person” on excavation sites.
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How to properly conduct soil tests.
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Soil Classification Methods, Tabulated Data, Site Evaluation,
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Shoring requirements and equipment knowledge.
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General Hazards Associated with Trenching and Excavation Work.
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Understand OSHA regulations for shoring, sloping, and benching, and trench boxes.
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Identify and control hazardous atmospheres lurking inside of trenches.
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Locate and work safely around potentially deadly underground utilities.
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How to handle OSHA inspections at your trenching and excavation site.
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Dangers Associated with Water Accumulation.
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Access and Egress from Trenches and Excavations.
Class Fee: NUCA Member - $90 / Non-Member - $145
Class price includes breakfast, course materials, supporting course manual, and Certificate of Completion.
Leadership At Lunch
Brad Humphrey leads us
through the leadership series
Addressing Our Current
Workforce
These will be presented as a 20 minute Zoom interactive chat where you can eat lunch at your desk while gaining insight into leadership in our industry with "The Contractors Best Friend".
Starting Tuesday March 9th @ 12:00 PM
Session 1 - Thoroughbreds, Fence-Sitters & Carp
Session 2 - How to Effectively Lead the Thoroughbred
Worker
Session 3 - How to Effectively Lead the Fence-Sitter
Worker
Session 4 - How to Effectively Lead the Carp Worker
Session 5 - Final Tips to Lead Our Current Workforce
This lunchtime series will be FREE to NUCA Members Only and is sponsored by our valued Associate Member PayneWest Insurance
NUCA’s FREE “Toolbox Talks” hand-outs (a member-only benefit) reinforce training and remind workers of jobsite hazards.
Access to the toolbox talks are available only to NUCA members on www.nuca.com. (click on Safety Services and then Toolbox Talks-Index) *Many are available in both English and Spanish*
One of the best ways to communicate safety information to employees and to prevent accidents at construction sites is through these important “Spotlight on Safety” toolbox talks. Ideally, contractors should hold safety discussions with their employees on a weekly or bi-weekly basis. Toolbox talks reinforce company safety rules, warn of dangerous conditions, and describe safe procedures.