Safety Programs

Get the general, first aid, and haz-mat training needed to perform your job more effectively, knowledgeably, and safely.

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In addition to the Occupational Safety AAS Degree, the School of Energy offers Basic Environmental Safety Training (BEST), Defensive Driving, First Aid and CPR, Forklift, and Hazardous Materials courses. These courses address safety issues applicable to operations across the energy industry, including but not limited to the oil field, construction, and power plants.

Students can enroll in any or all programs according to their needs. Scheduling is flexible. Courses may be taken in consecutive days for one week, or over several weeks. Courses are typically offered at the School of Energy Main location.

Customized OSHA Training

In addition to all of our standard safety courses, below, we offer customized OSHA training, scheduled on demand, to fulfill individual and company training requirements.

Safety Course Descriptions

All courses are 1-day, 8-hour classes unless otherwise noted.

Basic Environmental Safety Training (BEST)

This safety awareness course includes sixteen different topics that cover the necessary information and training for entry-level employees in the oil and gas field, construction industry, or the general work force. Quizzes are given at the end of each training section. Upon satisfactory completion of the program, individuals receive a Certification of Completion and a pocket card indicating the covered topics.

Defensive Driving

Multiple Defensive Driving courses are offered: classroom, classroom with commentary drive, classroom with off-road driving component, and courses customized for specific customers. These courses are based on the standards as set forth in ANSI/ASSE Z15.1. Card upon completion.

First Aid and CPR

This course provides the information and hands-on training for certification through the Medic First Aid Program. Curriculum includes CPR, First Aid, BBP, and AED. Certificate upon completion.

Forklift Safety, Theory, and Practical Operation

This 3-year certification program complies with all relevant OSHA 1910.178 standards. Individuals will receive training and certification in: Sit-down Counterbalanced Forklifts, and Rough Terrain Forklifts. Upon successful completion of this training, each individual will receive a Certificate and pocket card from San Juan College School of Energy. Courses scheduled on demand.

Scissor Lifts and Aerial Lifts

This is a one-time training. This certification complies with all ANSI and SIA standards for Aerial and Boom Lifts. Upon successful completion each individual will receive a Certificate and pocket card from San Juan College School of Energy. Courses scheduled on demand.

Hazardous Waste Operations Emergency Response — 24- or 40-Hour Class

This 24- or 40-hour HAZWOPER program includes three or five days of hazardous waste operations instruction for employees who work with hazardous materials or respond to hazardous spills in the work location. The 24-hour program is specifically for hazardous waste operations. The 40-hour program includes the 8-hour BEST and the 8-hour First Aid and CPR curriculum. Both programs comply with OSHA requirements.
Certificate upon completion. 3 days: 24 hours total; 5 days: 40 hours total

Hazardous Waste Operations Emergency Response — 8-Hour Awareness Class

The 8-hour Awareness class provides information and training for the first-time employee who may handle or assist with hazardous materials. Upon successful completion of this training, each individual will receive an 8-Hour HAZWOPER Awareness Certificate from San Juan College. The program complies with OSHA requirements. Scheduled upon request for a minimum of 6 students. Certificate upon completion.

Hazardous Waste Operations Emergency Response — 8-Hour Refresher

This 8-Hour course is a refresher for people who have already completed the 8-Hour, 24-Hour, and/or 40-Hour courses. Upon successful completion of this training, each individual will receive an 8-Hour HAZWOPER Refresher Certificate from San Juan College. The program complies with OSHA requirements to maintain current status for individuals that have completed 8-hour, 24-hour and 40-hour programs. Certificate upon completion.

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Contact

For more information, please contact the School of Energy,
(505) 327-5705, or toll free, (866) 426-1233.

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