Workplace Safety & Compliance Training   

Join Central Arizona College’s Community & Continuing Education team for a free virtual information session highlighting our new Workplace Safety & Compliance training series. Designed for employers, supervisors, safety managers, HR professionals, and individuals seeking career advancement, this session will provide an overview of industry-recognized safety courses that help organizations reduce risk, ensure regulatory compliance, develop and/or enhance their safety cultures, and protect their workforce.

Learn more about a career in Environmental Health & Safety, how our trainings align with OSHA standards and federal regulations, who should attend each course, and how these programs can support your organization’s safety culture and workforce development goals, and how to get registered.

Whether you are looking to start your career in Workplace Compliance, upskill your team, meet compliance requirements, or enhance your own credentials, this session will help you identify the right training pathway.

Topics & Courses Featured

Participants will learn more about:

• How to get started in the field of Environmental Health & Safety  and career paths

• CAC's Workplace Safety & Compliance Courses

• How to Register

Who Should Attend?

• Business owners and plant managers

• Safety coordinators and compliance officers

• HR and operations professionals

• Construction, manufacturing, utilities, and logistics personnel

• Individuals seeking to strengthen their safety credentials

This course provides essential knowledge and hands-on instruction for employees who work in or around permit-required confined spaces, such as tanks, pits, silos, and vaults, which have limited entry and exit points and are not designed for continuous occupancy, and may contain or have the potential to contain a hazardous atmosphere. This course is designed to meet OSHA’s requirements under 29 CFR 1910.146 (General Industry) and/or 1926 Subpart AA (Construction), ensuring participants and supervisors understand the hazards, roles, and procedures needed for safe confined space operations. The course will cover the following topics: 

• Hazard Identification 

• Permit-Required vs. Non-Permit Spaces 

• Atmospheric Testing 

• Ventilation 

• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) 

• Entry Procedures 

• Emergency Procedures 

• Roles and Responsibilities 

• Regulations and Standards 

A certificate meeting 29 CFR 1910.146 requirements is issued upon successful completion.

This course explores how human behavior, decision-making, perception, fatigue, and organizational culture influence workplace incidents and near-misses. This training is ideal for safety professionals, EHS managers, HR teams, supervisors, and anyone involved in safety investigations or leadership seeking to go beyond surface-level causes and identify the underlying human and organizational contributors to accidents. By addressing cognitive and behavioral elements, this course equips participants to improve hazard recognition, reduce human error, and strengthen overall safety culture. This course will help shift the focus from blame to understanding and improve accident prevention by learning what drives human error. Topics covered in this course include:

• Introduction to human factors and safety systems thinking.
• Situational awareness and decision-making under pressure
• The role of fatigue, stress, and distractions in incidents
• Behavioral patterns, complacency, and normalization of risk
• Communication breakdowns and latent organizational failures
•  Just Culture and root cause analysis techniques
• Strategies for integrating human factors into investigations.
•  Practical case studies and group analysis exercise

This course provides practical training on how to systematically investigate workplace incidents, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions. This course is designed to help organizations move beyond surface-level blame and build a culture of continuous improvement and prevention. Participants will gain hands-on experience using proven tools and methodologies to analyze incidents, gather evidence, interview witnesses, and develop clear, actionable reports that support lasting safety improvements. This course is ideal for supervisors, safety officers, EHS managers, HR professionals, and team leaders responsible for incident response and reporting. Topics covered in this course include:

• Legal and regulatory requirements for incident investigations
• Steps of the investigation process (scene control to closure)
• Fact-finding techniques: interviews, evidence collection, documentation
• Root cause analysis (RCA) and causal factor charting.
• Tools: 5 Whys, fishbone diagrams, fault tree analysis, Swiss cheese model etc.
• Writing effective investigation reports
• Corrective actions and verification strategies
• Lessons learned, trend analysis, and prevention planning.

This course is designed to meet the U.S. Department of Transportation’s training requirements under 49 CFR Part 172, Subpart H. This essential course provides comprehensive instruction for employees involved in the transportation, packaging, labeling, shipping, or handling of hazardous materials.

Participants will gain the knowledge and skills necessary to ensure safe handling, proper documentation, and full compliance with DOT regulations, helping to prevent incidents during transportation and avoid costly penalties. Transporting hazardous materials safely starts with proper training. This course is ideal for shippers, receivers, warehouse staff, drivers, freight handlers, safety officers, and compliance managers involved in hazmat transport. Topics covered include:

• Introduction to DOT hazardous materials regulations (49 CFR Parts 100–185)
• Hazardous materials classification and identification
• Packaging requirements and compatibility
• Marking, labeling, and placarding
• Shipping papers and emergency response information
• General awareness and familiarization
• Function-specific and safety training
• Security awareness and incident reporting
• Employer recordkeeping and retraining requirements

This course is designed to meet the U.S. Department of Transportation’s training requirements under 49 CFR Part 172, Subpart H. This essential course provides comprehensive instruction for employees involved in the transportation, packaging, labeling, shipping, or handling of hazardous materials.

Participants will gain the knowledge and skills necessary to ensure safe handling, proper documentation, and full compliance with DOT regulations, helping to prevent incidents during transportation and avoid costly penalties. Transporting hazardous materials safely starts with proper training. This course is ideal for shippers, receivers, warehouse staff, drivers, freight handlers, safety officers, and compliance managers involved in hazmat transport. Topics covered include:

• Introduction to DOT hazardous materials regulations (49 CFR Parts 100–185)
• Hazardous materials classification and identification
• Packaging requirements and compatibility
• Marking, labeling, and placarding
• Shipping papers and emergency response information
• General awareness and familiarization
• Function-specific and safety training
• Security awareness and incident reporting
• Employer recordkeeping and retraining requirements

This course provides critical instruction on complying with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs) outlined in 49 CFR Parts 300–399. This course ensures participants understand their regulatory responsibilities and equips them to build a compliant, safety-focused transportation operation. From driver qualification files to vehicle inspections and hours-of-service limits, this training covers the full range of FMCSA requirements that affect motor carriers and helps reduce the risk of violations, audits, and accidents. DOT compliance is not just about passing audits; it is also about protecting your drivers, your cargo, and your business. This course is ideal for fleet managers, safety directors, dispatchers, commercial motor vehicle (CMV) drivers, HR personnel, and DOT compliance staff. Topics covered include:

• Overview of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs)
• DOT compliance responsibilities for carriers and drivers
• Driver qualification files and medical certification requirements
• Hours of Service (HOS) rules and Electronic Logging Devices (ELDs)
• Vehicle inspection, maintenance, and repair standards
• Controlled substances and alcohol testing programs
• Recordkeeping and audit readiness
• CSA (Compliance, Safety, Accountability) scoring and safety ratings.
• Understanding DOT enforcement actions and penalties
• Best practices for managing a compliant safety program.

The OSHA 10-Hour General Industry Course provides foundational training for workers in manufacturing, warehousing, healthcare, distribution, and other non-construction working industries and environments. This course equips participants with the knowledge to recognize, avoid, and prevent workplace hazards, while also reinforcing their rights and employer responsibilities under 1910 OSHA regulations. Topics discussed in this course may include the following:

• Introduction to OSHA and worker rights
• Walking and working surface safety.
• Hazard communication (HazCom/GHS)
• Electrical safety basics
• Personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Ergonomics and machine guarding
• Workplace emergency response procedures

This course meets OSHA requirements and results in an official Department of Labor (DOL) OSHA 10-Hour General Industry card, recognized nationwide. This course is to be completed over a minimum of two days with a maximum allowable class length per day of 7.5 hours, including breaks and lunches; however, the breaks or lunches are not included in the 10-hour training time required. A minimum of a 10-minute break must be taken every 2 hours, and a minimum of a 30-minute “lunch” break is to be given for classes over 5 hours in length. Minimum of 5 people per class.

The OSHA 10-Hour Construction Course provides entry-level construction workers with essential knowledge to recognize, avoid, and prevent jobsite hazards. This course is ideal for laborers, apprentices, subcontractors, and anyone working in the construction industry who needs a basic understanding of OSHA 1926 construction standards and safe work practices. Topics discussed in this course may include the following:

• Introduction to OSHA and worker rights
• Fall protection and ladder safety.
• Scaffolding and trenching hazards
• Personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Electrical safety and hand/power tool use
• Health hazards in construction (silica, noise, etc.)

This course meets OSHA training requirements and results in an official OSHA 10-Hour Construction DOL card, recognized nationwide. This course is to be completed over a minimum of two days with a maximum allowable class length per day of 7.5 hours, including breaks and lunches; however, the breaks or lunches are not included in the 10-hour training time required. A minimum of a 10-minute break must be taken every 2 hours, and a minimum of a 30-minute “lunch” break is to be given for classes over 5 hours in length. Minimum of 5 people per class.