SHAFT

COURSE

Safety Hazard Awareness for Tunnels (SHAFT) program was developed by the Northwest Laborers-Employers Training Trust with input from a team of industry experts and stakeholders.

The SHAFT program seeks to fill a void by providing quality, comprehensive safety training for both new and experienced tunnel professionals. The curriculum is comprised of a blend of classroom discussion and use of materials and mockups in classes focused on tunnel safety. Our tunnel training facility is located in Elma, Washington.

Although SHAFT is a component of our overall Laborers Apprenticeship Program, the course is open to tunneling contractors seeking training for their employees or staff. Call the Northwest Laborers Training Director Brandon Jordan at 800-240-9112 for details regarding scheduling, enrollment, and cost.

SAFETY & HAZARD AWARENESS FOR TUNNELS (SHAFT) – 40 HOURS / 4 DAYS

The most serious hazards associated with tunneling operations and the proper methods for working safely in underground construction is the objective of this course. It is intended to provide participants with a basic awareness of underground construction activities and their respective hazards. Topics include

• Hazards
• Access/egress
• Air monitoring and ventilation
• Fire prevention and protection
• Brass in/out
• Illumination
• Loci and mechanized equipment
• Industry best practices
• Tunnel vocabulary
• Cranes and hoist safety
• Confined space awareness
• Conveyer systems and slurry plant operations
• Segment erection
• Rail and utilities safety
• Personal protection equipment
• Communications
• Site control procedures
• Hyperbaric operation basics
• Excavation and ground stability
• TRT/rescue services and tools.

Please note this class may not address all of the hazards that one may encounter while working in a tunnel and does not replace the job-specific safety training that an employer is required to provide before one begins working on a tunnel project.