Center for Risk Management
The Center for Risk Management (formerly the Risk Management Institute) at College of the Mainland invites you and your staff to attend health and safety classes held at our facilities. There is NO enrollment fee. We have received generous support from the Texas Mutual Insurance Company to educate workers about occupational safety. These classes provide related materials to keep for future reference. The courses are excellent for organizations to update or include in their internal training.
Summer and Fall 2024 Class Schedule
Introduction to Permit-Required Confined Space Entry
Friday, August 9, 2024
8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
This course covers the safety and health hazards associated with permit-required confined space entry. Course topics include recognition of confined space hazards, identification of permit and non-permit required confined spaces, use of instrumentation to evaluate atmospheric hazards, ventilation techniques, development and implementation of a confined space program, proper signage, and training requirements. This course features workshops on permit entry classification, instrumentation, and program development. Students will have the knowledge and ability to identify permit and non-permit required confined spaces, reference the OSHA Permit-Required Confined Spaces Standard, conduct atmospheric testing, and implement a permit-required confined space program.
The instructor for this course is Sherrie Wilson
Contact: riskmanagement@com.edu, 409-933-8162
Sponsored by Texas Mutual Insurance Company
Fall Hazard Awareness for the Construction Industry
Friday, August 23, 2024
8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
This course covers the identification, evaluation, prevention and control of fall hazards in the construction industry. The course focuses on falls to a lower level rather than falls to the same level resulting from slips and falls. Course topics include identifying, analyzing, and preventing fall hazards utilizing OSHA Fall Protection Standards. At the conclusion of the course, students will have an awareness level of identifying fall hazards and methods to control and abate the hazards.
The instructor for this course is Raul Herrera, Jr.
Contact riskmanagement@com.edu, 409-933-8162
Sponsored by Texas Mutual Insurance Company
Spanish - OSHA 10 horas para la Industria de la Construcción
Thursday, August 29, 2024 (8 a.m. – 5 p.m.) and
Friday, August 30, 2024 (8 a.m. – 12 p.m.)
Este curso de 10 horas tiene como objetivo proporcionar instrucción a los participantes de nivel inicial sobre una variedad de normas de seguridad y salud en la industria de la construcción. Este esfuerzo de divulgación, dirigido a promover la seguridad y la salud en el lugar de trabajo, será impartido por un instructor autorizado. Por favor, ten en cuenta que se emitirán tarjetas de finalización del curso de OSHA a todos los participantes. (Thursday 8:00am - 5:00pm & Friday 8:00am - 12:00pm)
The instructor for this course is Raul Herrera
Contact riskmanagement@com.edu, 409-933-8162
Sponsored by Texas Mutual Insurance Company
Introduction to Hazardous Materials Compliance
Friday, September 6, 2024
8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
This course covers OSHA General Industry Standards and other consensus and proprietary standards that relate to the use of hazardous materials. Course topics include flammable and combustible liquids, compressed gases, LP-gases, and cryogenic liquids. Related processes such as spraying and dipping, and use of electrical equipment in hazardous locations are also discussed. Students will have the knowledge and ability to assess compliance with OSHA hazardous materials standards, determine hazardous (classified) locations, and proper moving, storing, and handling of hazardous materials.
The instructor for this course is Sherrie Wilson
Contact riskmanagement@com.edu, 409-933-8162
Sponsored by Texas Mutual Insurance Company
Introduction to Machinery and Machine Guarding Standards
Friday, September 13, 2024
8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
This course covers the various types of common machinery, machine safeguards, and related OSHA regulations and procedures. Guidance is provided on the hazards associated with various types of machinery and the determination of proper machine safeguards. Course topics include machinery processes, mechanical motions, points of operation, control of hazardous energy sources (lockout/tagout), guarding of portable powered tools, and common OSHA machine guarding violations. Program highlights include the ability to recognize hazards and provide options for control and hazard abatement through machine safeguarding inspection workshops. Students will have the knowledge and ability to describe common machine hazards and sources of energy, identify resources for assisting with machine guarding issues, and determine methods of control and hazard abatement, and selection of appropriate machine safeguards.
The instructor for this course is Norm Stuart
Contact riskmanagement@com.edu, 409-933-8162
Sponsored by Texas Mutual Insurance Company
Introduction to Cranes in Construction
Friday, September 27, 2024
8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
This course covers the best practices in crane and derrick operation using the OSHA Cranes and Derricks in Construction Rule as a guide. Course topics include hazards associated with crane assembly and disassembly, types of cranes, lifting concepts, rigging and wire rope, signaling, employee qualifications and training, and maintenance, repair, and inspection requirements. Students will participate in workshops to reinforce concepts of safe crane operation. Students will have the knowledge and ability to identify the types of cranes and their components and attachments, determine safe operating conditions, and recognize common violations of OSHA Standards.
The instructor for this course is Raul Herrera
Contact riskmanagement@com.edu, 409-933-8162
Sponsored by Texas Mutual Insurance Company
Introduction to Respiratory Protection
Friday, October 4, 2024
8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
This course covers the requirements for the establishment, maintenance, and monitoring of a respiratory protection program. Course topics include terminology, OSHA Respiratory Protection Standards, NIOSH certification, respiratory protection programs, and medical evaluation requirements. Program highlights include workshops on respirator selection, qualitative and quantitative fit testing, and the use of respiratory protection and support equipment. Students will have the knowledge and ability to identify and describe the elements of a respiratory protection program, the proper selection, use, and inspection of respiratory protection, protection factors, and evaluate compliance with OSHA Standards.
The instructor for this course is Sharril Roberson
Contact riskmanagement@com.edu, 409-933-8162
Sponsored by Texas Mutual Insurance Company
Introduction to Permit-Required Confined Space Entry
Friday, October 11, 2024
8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
This course covers the safety and health hazards associated with permit-required confined space entry. Course topics include recognition of confined space hazards, identification of permit and non-permit required confined spaces, use of instrumentation to evaluate atmospheric hazards, ventilation techniques, development and implementation of a confined space program, proper signage, and training requirements. This course features workshops on permit entry classification, instrumentation, and program development. Students will have the knowledge and ability to identify permit and non-permit required confined spaces, reference the OSHA Permit-Required Confined Spaces Standard, conduct atmospheric testing, and implement a permit-required confined space program.
The instructor for this course is John Cherry
Contact riskmanagement@com.edu, 409-933-8162
Sponsored by Texas Mutual Insurance Company
Spanish - Introducción a Excavación, Zanjas y Mecánica del Suelo
Friday, October 25, 2024
8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Este curso se centra en las operaciones y aspectos de seguridad de la excavación y el entrenchado. Los participantes se familiarizan con la mecánica práctica del suelo y su relación con la estabilidad de taludes y paredes con o sin refuerzo. Se explican varios tipos de refuerzo (maderas y sistemas hidráulicos). Se demuestran métodos de prueba, lo que permite a los estudiantes utilizar instrumentos como penetrometros, tijeras y varillas de ingeniería. Al completar con éxito este curso, los estudiantes tendrán la capacidad de evaluar la seguridad del empleador según el estándar actual, utilizar métodos de prueba de suelos para clasificar los tipos de suelo, determinar sistemas de protección para operaciones de excavación y establecer requisitos de capacitación.
The instructor for this course is Raul Herrera
Contact riskmanagement@com.edu, 409-933-8162
Sponsored by Texas Mutual Insurance Company
Introduction to Electrical Standards
Friday, November 1, 2024
8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
This course covers OSHA Electrical Standards and the hazards associated with electrical installations and equipment. Course topics include single- and three-phase systems, cord- and plug-connected and fixed equipment, grounding, ground fault circuit interrupters, and safety-related work practices. Emphasis is placed on electrical hazard recognition and OSHA Standards, policies, and procedures and applicable portions of the National Electrical Code (NEC). Students will participate in workshops on the safe and correct use of electrical testing equipment. Upon course completion students will have the ability to understand the severity of electrical current on the human body, recognize and evaluate actual and potential electrical hazards and reference the applicable OSHA Standard, determine hazard abatement measures, and understand the proper use of electrical testing equipment.
The instructor for this course is Raul Herrera
Contact riskmanagement@com.edu, 409-933-8162
Sponsored by Texas Mutual Insurance Company
Introduction to Fall Protection
Friday, November 8, 2024
8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
This course covers the OSHA Fall Protection Standard for construction and an overview of fall protection methods. Course topics include principles of fall protection, components and limitations of fall arrest systems, and OSHA Standards and policies regarding fall protection. Students will participate in workshops demonstrating the inspection and use of fall protection equipment, residential construction fall protection, training requirements, and developing a fall protection program. Students will have the knowledge and ability to assess compliance with the OSHA Fall Protection Standard, evaluate installed passive systems and fall arrest systems, and develop and implement fall protection plans.
The instructor for this course is John Cherry
Contact riskmanagement@com.edu, 409-933-8162
Sponsored by Texas Mutual Insurance Company
Introduction to Warehousing and Storage
Friday, November 22, 2024
8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
This course covers the hazards and injuries likely to occur in public warehousing and storage operations, including encounters with powered industrial trucks, material handling, lifting and ergonomics, hazard communication, walking and working surfaces, and life safety including fire protection and evacuation. This course is intended for warehouse workers, supervisors, and employers responsible for developing safe work practices and procedures in a warehouse setting. Upon course completion students will have the ability to recognize the potential for injuries from forklifts, material handling and lifting, exposure to hazardous.
The instructor for this course is Raul Herrera
Contact riskmanagement@com.edu, 409-933-8162
Sponsored by Texas Mutual Insurance Company
Introduction to Machinery and Machine Safeguarding
Friday, December 6, 2024
8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Encounters with powered industrial trucks, material handling, lifting and ergonomics, hazard communication, walking and working surfaces, and life safety including fire protection and evacuation. This course is intended for warehouse workers, supervisors, and employers responsible for developing safe work practices and procedures in a warehouse setting. Upon course completion students will have the ability to recognize the potential for injuries from forklifts, material handling and lifting, exposure to hazardous substances, slips, trips, and falls and methods to control and abate these hazards.
The instructor for this course is Brandy Hamilton
Contact riskmanagement@com.edu, 409-933-8162
Sponsored by Texas Mutual Insurance Company
Cancellation Policy:
Please give at least 24 hours' notice if you are not able to attend class so we may register other students from the wait list. If you have any questions before the class, or need assistance on the day of the class, please send email to riskmanagement@com.edu. You can also call 409-933-8162 and leave a message. Your call will be returned within 24 hours.
Who can benefit from these classes?
- Safety trainers/personnel
- Physical plant directors
- Health personnel
- Office personnel
- All workers
- Human resources personnel
Comments from evaluations:
- "This was a much-needed course for safety professionals!"
- "I wish more of my co-workers would take this course!"
- "Well organized! Speaker was very knowledgeable of subject at hand!"
- "These classes are a great resource for my business!"
- "We will not miss a single offering!"
- "Great hospitality! I'll be back!"
- "Great course materials, and the refreshments were a nice addition. Thank you!"
Continuing a 20-year partnership, Texas Mutual Insurance Company,
the state's leading worker's compensation insurance company, has given $100,000 to
fund safety and health classes taught by experts at the Gulf Coast Safety Institute.
From left: Mary Amelang, Vice President for Institutional Advancement; SeAlice Hemphill, Program Assistant at the Gulf Coast Safety Institute; Cindy Lewis, Director of the Gulf Coast Safety Institute; Dr. James Templer, Vice President of Instruction; Woody Hill, Texas Mutual Insurance; and Wayne Faircloth, Texas House of Representatives.