Texas City — The Gulf Coast Safety Institute (GCSI) has continued their partnership with the University of Texas at Arlington to bring needed courses and training to the Greater Houston area through a diverse mix of course offerings. The GCSI and University of Texas at Arlington’s Division for Enterprise Development – Public Works Institute, Environmental Training Institute, and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Education Center have partnered to deliver professional and technical training to a diverse set of public works, safety and health and environmental professionals.
The Spring 2021 schedule includes the following courses:
Work Zone Safety and Flagger Courses
- FLG522 Qualified Flagger Training and Trainer, February 23, 2021
- WKZ421 Traffic Control Supervisor, February 24-25, 2021
OSHA Courses
- OSHA #3095 Electrical Standards, March 2-5, 2021
Environmental Courses
- ETI101 Introduction to Environmental Compliance, February 16-19, 2021
- ETI503 Update for EPA Outreach Trainer, March 25-26, 2021
Courses are intended to provide all employees and professionals with key information about safety in their corresponding fields. Participants will also discuss methods and/or best practices to identify, prevent and reduce risk of injury from job-related hazards. Training will continue to be offered throughout 2021.
“Being knowledgeable about workplace hazards and employee rights helps contribute to both the productivity and safety culture at one’s worksite. It is important that workers are trained and educated,” said Cindy Lewis, Director of the Gulf Coast Safety Institute. “These courses are comprehensive, but personal and relevant to the ever-changing policies and best practices of safety.”
This continued partnership between the GCSI and the University of Texas at Arlington’s Division for Enterprise Development delivers training on managing safety risks within an organization. These courses prepare individuals to enter the industry or expand their skills and certifications in occupational safety and health as well as environmental fields.
Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, several new safety measures and protocols will take place to ensure a safe learning environment for class participants. All employees and students entering COM facilities must wear face coverings when in the presence of others and in all common indoor spaces. Classes will not exceed 50 percent of established room capacity and will adhere to health and safety guidance.
All classes are taught at the Gulf Coast Safety Institute at 320 Delany Road in La Marque. To register or for more information, contact the University of Texas at Arlington at 817-272-2581, toll free at 1-866-906-9190, online at www.uta.edu/ded/osha or by email at osha@uta.edu.
Established in 2007, the GCSI focuses on providing safety and health education, training and outreach. For information on the Institute, contact Cindy Lewis at (409) 933-8495 or clewis1@com.edu. Learn more about the GCSI at www.com.edu/gcsi.
