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Title: State Requirements for Educational Facilities (SREF) for New Construction - 3 days
Category: Safe Schools
Description: Training of qualified construction personnel in the State Requirements for Educational Facilities. Must pass quizzes to complete the course.
Contact: (850) 245-0494
SREF Class Schedule and Application

Continuing Education Hours Awarded:

• Architects - 23 CEU. Sponsor Number 0001023, Course Number AR.01.299
• Building Code Administrators and Inspectors Licensing Board - 23 CEU. Sponsor Number 0001023, Course Number 0006845
• Construction Industry Licensing Board - 23 CEU. Sponsor Number 0001023, Course Number 0008367 (includes WPS, BCAI-ADA)
• Special Fire Safety Inspectors - 8 hours (pending approval)

Title: Training Courses for Requirements for Existing Educational Facilities. See list below.
Category: Fire Safety and Code Compliance for Public Schools
Description: Training of school district and fire safety inspectors in the performance of annual fire safety, casualty safety, and sanitation inspections in accordance with Florida Fire Prevention Code (SFM Rule 69A-58) and Department of Education State Requirements for Educational Facilities (SREF).
Contact: Jack Villagomez - (850) 245-9294, Suncom 205-9294, E-mail: Jack Villagomez

• Course 1: SREF/69A-58 - 3 days. Fire safety, casualty safety, sanitation, and accessibility in existing schools. Classroom (Powerpoint presentation) analysis of codes, and actual problems inherent in maintaining safety in existing school buildings. Includes a field inspection of a local facility.
  
  24 SFM approved recertification hours FSFC 0317. Approval Number 8080 for both Fire Safety Inspectors and Special Fire Safety Inspectors.
  Course also provides 18 DBPR approved Continuing Education Hours for registered architects. Approval Number AR.01.575
• Course 2: SREF/69A-58 - 2 days.
  Maintaining fire safety in existing school buildings. Classroom (Powerpoint presentation) analysis of codes and actual problems inherent in maintaining safety in existing school buildings. For local fire control authorities/inspectors to familiarize them with SFM Rule 69A-58 and SREF requirements as they apply to their annual fire inspections of existing educational facilities. Open to district personnel and others.
  16 SFM approved recertification hours. Approval Number 3016 for both Fire Safety Inspectors and Special Fire Safety Inspectors. Course also provides 16 DBPR approved Continuing Education Hours for registered architects. Approval Number AR.01.1319.
• Course 3: Life Safety Awareness - 8 hours or 4 hours
  For district maintenance and safety personnel and design professionals to familiarize them with common day-to-day violations of safety, with an emphasis on fire safety.
• Course 4: Life Safety Awareness - Administrators - 2 hours or 4 hours, optional
  A primer to educate principals and assistant principals on basic code requirements and common building-user violations that can compromise the safety of their building(s).

Title: Asbestos Awareness - 2 hours
Category: Safe Schools
Description: Asbestos awareness training for maintenance and custodial personnel reviews: OSHA's Standards for General Industry, EPA's Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA), and Asbestos School Hazard Abatement Reauthorization Action (ASHARA) requirements.
Contact: Vacant

Title: Bloodborne Pathogens - 1 hour
Category: Safe Schools
Description: This class meets the training requirements for OSHA's Occupational Exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens in accordance with 29 CFR 1910.1030. This is a requisite class for all employees under the potential risk of contacting bloodborne diseases from exposure to infected blood or bodily fluids.
Contact: Vacant

Title: Hazardous Communication Standards - 1 hour
Category: Safe Schools
Description: The OSHA's 29 CFR 1910.1200, Hazardous Communication Standard training reviews : The Federal Emergency Planning & Community Right-To-Know Act (EPCRA), work exposure to chemicals; Material Safety Data Sheets; labeling and employee training requirements.
Contact: Vacant

Title: Chemical Compatibility - 1 hour
Category: Safe Schools
Description: This is a sequel to OSHA's 29 CFR 1910.1200, Hazardous Communication Standard training. Target audience is custodial workers to address the dangers of cleaning solutions exposure and mixing of these chemicals.
Contact: Vacant

Title: Indoor Air Quality Training - 2.5 hours
Category: Safe Schools
Description: Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Course reviews biological, chemical and particle contaminants commonly found in school settings. Topics are tailored to be interesting and informative to people of varied backgrounds (e.g., maintenance and custodial personnel, principals, and administrators).
Contact: Vacant

Title: Mold Training -1 hour
Category: Safe Schools
Description: Course is an overview of mold, what it is, how it grows, why it grows and current legislative mold rulemaking with regards to mold assessment and remediation. The EPA publication, "Mold Remediation in Schools and Commercial Buildings" guidance is furnished to examine mold prevention, mold control and cleanup guidelines for mold remediation. Topics are tailored to be interesting and informative to people of varied backgrounds (e.g., maintenance and custodial personnel, principals, and administrators).
Contact:Vacant

Title: Integrated Pest Management - 1 hour
Category: Safe Schools
Description: Course outlines Integrated Pest Management strategies to be incorporated in the existing custodial, maintenance, and classroom activities. This is a proactive management approach to reduce sources of food, water and shelter for pests and encourage good sanitation with less or no pesticide application in your school building and grounds.
Contact: Vacant

Gene F. Wilson, Ed.S.Education Consultant / Safety, Maintenance, and Operations Trainer
Before joining the Department of Education, Gene was the Training Officer for the Facilities Management Division in the Department of Management Services. He is a retired U. S. Navy Chief Petty Officer with over 30 years experience in adult learning. Gene served as a volunteer fire fighter in the Midway Fire Protection District and was Fire Commissioner there from 1989 to 1993. He holds a Master's degree in Public Administration, and an Education Specialist degree in Adult Education. With his background and experience, Gene is certified by Occupational Safety and Health Administration as a General Industry Outreach Trainer and by the National Association of Safety Professionals as a Safety Training Specialist and a Safety Planning Specialist.

Accident Investigation (3 hrs) Overview and discussion of how to prepare an investigation team, conduct an investigation, compile a report on the results of the investigation, and develop suggestions for follow-up corrective actions and preventive measures.
Contact: Gene Wilson

Basic Electrical Safety (2 hrs) An overview and discussion of basic electrical safety including dangers of electrical shock, how injuries occur, hazards, protective devices, and techniques. For Affected and Authorized personnel.
Contact: Gene Wilson

Compliance with OSHA Standards (3 hrs) Acquaints supervisors, risk managers, and others with the general requirements of OSHA standards incorporated in the current SREF.
Contact: Gene Wilson

Confined Spaces - Permit Required (2 hrs) A program designed to heighten awareness of the existence and hazards of confined spaces and spaces with hazardous atmospheres in our schools and campuses. Discusses duties of Entry Team members and the provisions and requirements for a written program as described by OSHA Standard 29 CFR 1910.146 - Confined Spaces-Permit Required.
Contact: Gene Wilson

Fire Extinguishers, Fire Prevention and Safety (2 hrs) Overview of types of fires, types of fire extinguishers, how and when each type is used, preventing fires in the workplace, and how to get out of danger.
Contact: Gene Wilson

Groundskeepers' Equipment (2 hrs) Overview of hand and power tool safety for groundskeepers and the importance of protection from environmental hazards (including critters).
Contact: Gene Wilson

Hand and Portable Power Tool Safety (2.5 hrs) Discussion of OSHA requirements, procedures for using basic hand and power tools including hazards, safety elements, PPE, power sources, and safety guards.
Contact: Gene Wilson

Hearing Conservation (2 hrs) Discusses OSHA's Occupational Noise Exposure standard (29 CFR 1910.95), and the importance of implementing a written Hearing Conservation Program.
Contact: Gene Wilson

Job Hazard Analysis (2 hrs) Description of Job Hazard Analyses: benefits, basic components of identifying potential job hazards, determining preventive measures (e.g., PPE). Includes Job Hazard Analysis Worksheet and Job Task Inventory samples.
Contact: Gene Wilson

Lock Out/Tag Out (LOTO) (3 hrs) Discusses the importance of developing and incorporating an effective Lock Out/Tag Out program in the workplace (29 CFR 1910.147, Appendix A) (meets training requirements).
Contact: Gene Wilson

LP Gas Systems in School Facilities (8 hrs) Discusses characteristics, equipment use, placement, operation, accident prevention, and principles of inspecting LP Gas systems. (Pre-scheduled, not available on request - presented jointly with the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Bureau of LP Gas Inspections.) Fire Safety Inspectors receive 8 classroom hour credits (CEUs).
Contact: Gene Wilson

Machinery/Machine Guarding (2 hrs) Discussion of OSHA requirements, where mechanical hazards occur, causes of machine accidents, requirements for safeguards, methods of machine guarding, accident prevention devices & techniques, and machine safety responsibilities.
Contact: Gene Wilson

Personal Protective Equipment (2 hrs) This course reviews OSHA Personal Protective Equipment standards in Title 29 CFR 1910, Subpart I. Discussions include requirements for head, eye & face, hearing, respirator, torso, arm & hand, and leg & foot protection equipment, and how to determine usage and training requirements.
Contact: Gene Wilson

Powered Industrial Truck (Forklift) Safety (8/4 hrs) These courses meet OSHA requirements for certification of new drivers and recertification for employees who operate powered industrial trucks (forklifts) (29 CFR 1910.178, Subpart N). Class includes explanations of the physical properties and characteristics of the vehicles, safe operations, refueling procedures, and other pertinent information. The initial certification course comprises 4 hours classroom instruction and 4 hours on the driving range. The recertification course consists of 3 hours classroom instruction. OSHA requires operators be certified prior to operating any powered industrial truck. Certified operators must receive refresher training and be recertified at least every three years. Certification cards are provided for those completing the class.
Contact: Gene Wilson

Respirator Use and Safety (4 hrs) Addresses fundamentals of respirator usage including types and application. This program meets the training requirements of OSHA standard for respirator programs (29 CFR 1910, Subpart I). This training course includes the required fit-testing for employees. The course host provides the appropriate fit-testing apparatus.
Contact: Gene Wilson

Utility Vehicle and Golf Cart Operator Safety (2 hrs) Covers basics of safe operation, general and specific driving guidelines, and campus dangers (relating to golf carts and utility vehicle operations). Provides an overview of vehicle types and features. If requested, a basic hands-on driving component can be included for new drivers.
Contact: Gene Wilson

Walking and Working Surfaces (2 hrs) Discussion of OSHA standards for aisles, passageways, guarding openings and holes in floors and walls, fixed stairs, portable and fixed ladders, safety requirements for scaffolding, manually propelled mobile ladder stands and scaffolds, and other working surfaces.
Contact: Gene Wilson

Workshops can be customized for individual boards on various facilities-related subjects upon request to the Office of Educational Facilities at (850) 245-0494 .

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