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By HARMONY STILES

O’FALLON, Ill. – Several critical training courses are being offered by Southern Illinois Builders Association and Southern Illinois Construction Advancement Program.

SIBA/SICAP CEO Donna Richter says each program is designed to offer necessary, required training for construction industry professionals.

“We’re excited to be teaching these courses, many of them on safety-specific topics,” said Richter. “We’re offering them in February and March at various times and at two physical locations – our offices in O’Fallon, Ill. and Marion, Ill. Virtual training is also available for some of these classes,” she added.

Confined space safety training, first aid-related training, OSHA 30-hour training, sexual harassment prevention training, substance abuse training and supervisory safety training are among the topics. For more information or to register for any of these courses, email [email protected] or call SIBA/SICAP at (618) 624-9055.

Here are the courses:

Confined Space Safety Training

Participants will learn the appropriate duties of entrants, attendants and supervisors along with procedures to control permit required spaces, according to OSHA standards. This course is designed for workers entering confined spaces and includes how to determine classifications of confined spaces and preparing for entries. It is also available as a virtual session.

Feb. 24, 8 a.m.-12 p.m.

SIBA – O’Fallon Office

1468 N. Green Mount Rd.

O’Fallon, Ill.

and

March 19, 1 p.m.- 5 p.m.

SIBA – Marion Office

1519 E. DeYoung St., Suite B

Marion, Ill.

First Aid /CPR / AED/ Bloodborne Pathogen Training

This training is recommended for all employees who work farther than four minutes from registered emergency medical care. This class consists of videos, discussions, hands-on experience and skills testing. Students who successfully complete this program will receive an accredited FA/CPR/AED card which indicates they have demonstrated competency with skills of basic First Aid/CPR/AED. Under 29CFR 1910.1030, OSHA requires that employees who can reasonably anticipate being occupationally exposed to a blood borne pathogen be protected. This part of the training explains what a bloodborne pathogen is and shares methods of exposure prevention and protection.

WHEN: Wed., February 5, 2025, 8:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at SIBA-O’Fallon Office Tues., March 11, 2025, 8:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at SIBA-Marion Office 1519 E. DeYoung St., Suite B, Marion, Ill.

 

OSHA 30-Hour Training

This class consists of videos, discussions, PowerPoint presentations and hands-on skills building. It provides a more in-depth look into safety within the construction industry.  After completing the class, course completion cards will be ordered from Department of Labor-approved OTI sites and sent directly to class participants.  This class is recommended for employees who are in supervisory role or responsible for safety duties within their organization.

Feb. 25, 26, 27 and 28.

8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

SIBA Office

1468 N. Green Mount Road

O’Fallon, Ill.

 

Sexual Harassment Training  

Under SB 75-Public Act 101-0221 (which amended the Illinois Human Rights Act) all Illinois employers are required to provide employees training on sexual harassment prevention. This is an annual requirement that began in 2020 (with each year thereafter) for employees to be compliant. All employees must be trained, regardless if they are a paid employee or a volunteer, such as an intern. SIBA/SICAP’s safety department is offering this training for employees to comply with the new mandatory training requirement, SIBA/SICAP is pleased to be able to offer this training. A certificate will be issued upon completion of this training.

There is no cost to attend this training class if a registrant is SIBA active member (general contractor), an associate member (subcontractor); or a SICAP contributor. All others will be charged $25 per person. If a participant signs up and doesn’t attend class without a 48-hour notice, a minimum fee of $25 will be assessed. Contact the SIBA safety department with questions.

Substance Abuse Awareness and Reasonable Suspicion Training for Supervisors

With the advent of January 2020 legislation and to maximize the effectiveness of drug-free workplace policies and programs, each supervisor should receive training on how to recognize and deal with employees who have job impairment, personal and family problems that could be related to alcohol or other drugs. Supervisors’ responsibilities will be paramount in recognizing these conditions. The goal of this training is to educate the supervisors and employees on the signs and symptoms to look for and how to deal with workers’ substance abuse.

The Reasonable suspicion part of the training will train supervisors to better recognize signs and symptoms of drug and alcohol use and abuse. This course meets DOT compliance requirements. Virtual training is also available.

Feb. 12, 3 p.m.–5 p.m. at SIBA – O’Fallon Office

1468 N. Green Mount Road

O’Fallon, Ill.

March 4, 3 p.m.- 5 p.m. at SIBA – Marion Office

1519 E. DeYoung St. Suite B

Marion, Ill.

Supervisor Safety Training

Supervisors must be knowledgeable of their responsibilities for providing and maintaining a safe and healthy workplace. This class prepares supervisors with hazard identification and elimination, mishap investigation and employee motivation. The course will consist of PowerPoint presentations, videos and discussion. Virtual training is also available.

Feb. 24, 1 p.m.- 5 p.m. at SIBA – O’Fallon Office

1468 N. Green Mount Road

O’Fallon, Ill.

March 11, 1 p.m.- 5 p.m. at SIBA – Marion Office

1519 E. DeYoung St., Suite B

Marion, Ill.