BOILERMAKER TRAINING PROGRAMS
MOST offers superior training programs designed to increase the skills and knowledge levels of Boilermakers.
The end result is a well-qualified, safe, responsible and drug-free workforce for our Owners and Contractors.
The end result is a well-qualified, safe, responsible and drug-free workforce for our Owners and Contractors.
Construction Safety & Health 10 HourConstruction Safety & Health OSHA 10-Hour teaches job applicants to identify hazards in the workplace and how to protect themselves from those hazards. This course also familiarizes job applicants with OSHA standard requirements and explains Employee/ Employer Rights and Responsibilities.
We are pleased to announce that online safety training for the OSHA 10 Hour is now available and is provided by Red Vector. Please contact Nikki Benson at 913-281-5036 ext. 317 for information and to enroll. |
MOST 5 Hour RefresherMOST offers a 5 Hour Refresher that touches on the following topics: introduction to OSHA, personal protection and training, confined space, fall protection – OSHA Subpart M, scaffolding – OSHA Subpart L, electrical safety – OSHA Subpart K and occupational health and hazard communication – OSHA Subpart D. While this course that is not recognized by OSHA, it is recognized by some Contractors and Owners, and can be a jobsite requirement. The training is noted on the MOST Boilermaker Delivery System and works in conjunction with the Uniform Referral Standards and Joint Referral Rules.
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MOST Project ManagementThe Project Management Program trains qualified Boilermakers on how to manage projects for our signatory contractors in a business-like manner, make decisions that positively impact project goals and provide an overall benefit to the union, Contractors and Owners. This weeklong class is designed to teach upper management skills. As such, applicants with extensive supervisory experience are encouraged to apply.
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OSHA 30 Hour CompletionOSHA 30 Hour Completion teaches job applicants to identify hazards in the workplace and how to protect themselves from those hazards. This course continues to familiarize job applicants with OSHA standard requirements and explain Employee/Employer Rights and Responsibilities. NOTE: For members interested in any OSHA 30 Hour Class – the SAME trainer must do ALL the training and ALL the training must be completed, start to finish, within six (6) months.
Also, MOST is pleased to announce online safety training is now available for OSHA 30 Hour and is provided by Click Safety. Please contact Nikki Benson at 913-281-5036 ext. 317 for enrollment. |
OSHA 500 Train-the-TrainerTo teach any MOST Safety class, prospective trainers must complete the OSHA 500 Train-the-Trainer course through MOST. This course is one of four requirements for all NEW instructors. The other three requirements include completion of the OSHA 510 Standards and the Construction Safety & Health 10-Hour, and submit proof of five (5) years of construction safety and health experience. Students work in groups to develop presentations and present their work. Personal computes with PowerPoint and a memory stick are encouraged. To learn more or apply, please see the attached letter and qualification form.
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OSHA 510 StandardsTo become a MOST Trainer, members must complete the OSHA 510 Standards. The five-day class is mandatory for all NEW instructors. Other requirements include the OSHA 500 Train-the-Trainer course, the Construction Safety & Health OSHA 10-Hour course, and proof of five (5) years of construction safety and health experience. Students work in groups to develop presentations and present their work. Personal computes with PowerPoint and a memory stick are encouraged. To learn more or apply, please see the attached letter and qualification form.
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Scaffold UserThe Scaffold User course covers a general overview of OSHA Subpart L including scope, application, definitions, general requirements and training requirements. It also reviews additional requirements for tubular welded frames, mobile tower systems, tube and coupler, suspended and tank builder’s scaffolds.
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Steel ErectionSteel Erection & Rigging Fundamentals covers a general overview of OSHA Subpart R including fall hazard training, multiple lift rigging procedures, connector procedures and rigging fundamentals.
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Supplementary Rigging Training Module 1Rigging Inspection and Use
This module will explain the responsibilities of a rigger and help the student to become familiar with various rigging components. Students learn the inspection criteria for rigging components, where the first signs of wear and defects occur, and how to prevent damage to rigging components. Additionally, you’ll learn how to interpret rigging capacity charts and tables related to rigging tools. Trainers discuss safety regulations, uses and applications of rigging components. |
Supplementary Rigging Training Module 2Powerhouse Rigging
This module addresses a number of rigging topics including rigging without a crane, alternative hoisting equipment, tugger hoisting techniques, anchorage/attachment, high lines, and block and tackle systems. Additionally, you will be instructed on the basic scientific rigging terminology, fleet angle, mechanical advantage, transfer of loads, planning steps, related calculations, structural nomenclature and safety regulations. |
Supplementary Rigging Training Module 3Crane Rigging
Module 3 focuses on the crane – understanding crane nomenclature, the different types and lifting systems, proper boom assembly/disassembly, safety regulations and how to spot and set up a crane. The class also covers how to read capacity charts, signaling, utilizing suspended personnel platforms, good safety and skills practice, accidents and preventative solutions. Discussions about OSHA regulations, Subpart CC-signal person qualification and the review of comprehensive rigging plans will be covered. |
Supplementary Rigging Training Module 4Rigging Drawings, Calculations and Set Up
The final supplementary rigging training module provides instruction on rigging drawing and interpretation, calculating equalization and load distribution. It illustrates how to determine a loads center of gravity and calculate its weights. Additionally you will learn how to use reference materials, understand the logistics and structuring of a material lay down area, set up a fabrication area and maintain it, and inspect/document/track materials. |
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The Boilermaker Code training offers an in-depth look at how our actions have a direct impact on future Boilermakers. This 10-module training course focuses on our past, examines the economic impact and impressions of negative actions, and explores the reality of the current marketplace.
Its objective is to empower Boilermakers to be leaders on our job sites and help others reach the ultimate goal of living The Boilermaker Code each day. |
The Leadership Program provides Boilermaker supervisors, foremen and field managers with strategies and tools to manage and motivate field personnel safely and profitably.
Formerly called the Foremen’s Training through the Boilermaker’s National Apprenticeship Program, it was rewritten to address MOST criteria in conjunction with FMI. Since its 2006 inception, MOST has been enhancing the abilities of supervisors and enabling the union and Contractors to jointly provide the highest level of service to Owners throughout the country. |
The Project Management Program trains qualified Boilermakers to manage projects in a business-like manner, make decisions that positively impact project goals and provide an overall benefit to the union, Owners and Contractors.
This focus on goal setting also creates profitability improvements that many Owners and Contractors receive. Designed by experts that have experience with multi-million dollar projects, the Project Management Program’s intent is to elevate the Boilermaker’s management skills and reputation in the industry. In existence since 2004, the Project Management Program was developed in conjunction with FMI and Cornell University. |
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The Substance Abuse Program implements mandatory drug screening and offers assistance to employees seeking help. Since 1991, MOST and the Boilermakers have led the industry in fighting this workplace trend. As the industry model, the program continually contributes to a 90 percent reduction in lost time injuries and compensable rates. Its effectiveness has been so thorough with a 98.35 percent negative test rate since 1991, that the program became mandatory in 1996 for all Boilermaker members throughout the country, making the Boilermakers the ONLY building trades union to impose this requirement.
Since its creation, the Substance Abuse Program has conducted more than 475,000 substance abuse tests to Boilermaker members. All forms associated with this program are listed below. |
The Verification Program provides Contractors with instant access to each Boilermaker’s participation in training classes, current drug screenings and weld certifications. Initially built as a telephone hotline in 1991, the system went online in 2001. Since its inception, Boilermakers have been utilizing the service to ensure they are prepared for work.
Contractors, on behalf of the Owners they work for, have immediate access to both systems and may request a worker’s report. Additionally, the Verification Program provides a means to verify an individual’s drug test history, eliminating the redundancy of test requests. Click to see a Sample Verification Report. |
