The NIETC Safety Director is NECA-IBEW Training Trust’s representative in all safety activities. Our apprenticeship programs include in-depth safety training and certification to prepare our members for the rigors and hazards of the construction industry. By combining NIETC safety training and hands on activities with site specific safety orientation our members are better prepared to identify and protect themselves from these hazards. Typical safety training topics include:
- First Aid / CPR
- Electrical Safety / NFPA 70E
- OSHA 10 & 30 Hour Courses
- Rigging
- Aerial & Forklift Operation
- Confined Space
- Asbestos Awareness
- Environmental Hazards
The Director also provides a resource to our industry by:
- Assisting NECA Contractors and IBEW Local 48 Business Reps with job site safety assessments
- Advising employers of unsafe working conditions and creating best practices
- Assisting with accident investigations
- Reviewing OSHA and other regulatory agencies standards to help compliance efforts
