Safety Training

MSHA & Safety Training

Please note that OFTC’s MSHA & Safety Department is now located at 1735 Kaolin Road, Sandersville, GA.

Note: Safety training courses are non-credit.

Safety Course Categories

You may register online or contact Lottie Rizzardi (lrizzardi@oftc.edu, 478-553-2149) for more information or to schedule On-Site MSHA/Safety Training.

Refund Policy

24-hour or greater notice is required for full refund of class. “No-shows” will be responsible for the cost of the class. If a class is cancelled due to any unforeseen circumstances outside the control of the college such as weather, natural disaster, or death the customer is entitled to reschedule for the same course at a different date at no additional cost. OFTC is not responsible for any expenses incurred by the customer if a training course is cancelled. If unforeseen circumstances are determined and a payment has already been made, please allow 4 to 6 weeks for a refund to be issued via check to the person or company if the course cannot be rescheduled for another date.

NOTE: All scheduled classes have a minimum enrollment requirement of five (5) students unless otherwise specified. Classes may be canceled at the department’s discretion if class size is not met.


New Miner Training

(23 total hours)
Introduction to work environment will be conducted by person or persons at the company listed on the training plan to do so at the mine. This will include site specific training and walk around training at the mine. Please refer to 30CFR 46.5 and 48.25 for more details on these topics.

Note: Classes are available at our Dublin campus if we have enough participants. (Call for details.)

2024 Class Schedule by Location

Class Location: OFTC Instructional Center, 1735 Kaolin Road, Sandersville, GA
Cost Per Class, Per Person: $75.00

New Miner A*
8am-3pm

  • Mar. 5
  • April 2
  • May 7
  • June 4

New Miner B*
8am-4pm

  • Mar. 6
  • April 3
  • May 8
  • June 5

New Miner C*
8am-4pm

  • Mar. 7 
  • April 4
  • May 9
  • June 6

Annual Refresher Training

(8 hours)
Annual Refresher Training is available on campus or online Via Webex. This 8-hour course satisfies the MSHA requirement for yearly annual refresher training.

Note: Classes are available at our Dublin campus if we have enough participants. (Call for details.)

Class Details

  • Cost Per Class, Per Person: $75.00
  • Class Time: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

2024 Class Schedule by Location

Class Location: OFTC Instructional Center, 1735 Kaolin Road, Sandersville, GA

  • Feb. 27
  • Mar. 26
  • April 23
  • May 21
  • June 18

Class Location: OFTC Porter Center, 560 Pinehill Road, Dublin, GA

  • TBD

Anyone who works in the mining industry, including contractors working on a mine property, is considered a “miner” under the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977. The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) operates under the authority of this Act. The United States Congress created MSHA to help reduce fatalities, injuries and illnesses among miners in our nation’s mines through a variety of activities, including on-site mine safety and health training.


Medic First Aid

(4 hours – Pre-Registration Required)
Medic First Aid Training is available on campus or online via WebEx.  

Class Details

  • Cost Per Class, Per Person: $75.00
  • Class Time: 8:00 AM – 12:30 PM

2024 Class Schedule by Location

Class Location: OFTC Instructional Center, 1735 Kaolin Road, Sandersville, GA

  • Mar. 14
  • April 11
  • May 16
  • June 13

For more information or to schedule training, contact:


OSHA 10-HR General Industry

Class Details

  • Cost Per Class, Per Person: $165.00
  • Class Time: Monday 7:45am – 4:00pm & Tuesday 7:45am – 12:30pm
  • Note: Minimum 5 people per class

Class Schedule by Location

Class Location: OFTC Instructional Center, 1735 Kaolin Road, Sandersville, GA

  • Call to schedule training

OSHA 30-HR General Industry

Class Details

The OSHA 30-hour general industry training course is designed specifically for senior level factory employees, safety directors, site supervisors, foremen and safety managers. 

Class Locations: OFTC North Campus, Sandersville, GA or OFTC South Campus, Dublin, Georgia
Cost Per Class, Per Person: $435.00

  • Call 478-553-2149 for details and to reserve your spot. 5 person minimum for a class.

OSHA Certified Forklift Safety

Forklift Operator Training 

Gain the knowledge and skills to operate a forklift safely. The course is designed for individuals with little or no forklift driving experience. Training shall consist of a combination of formal instruction, practical training, and evaluation of the operator’s performance. Upon successful completion of the training, you will be presented with a Forklift Operator Certificate. This training is based on OSHA 1910.178 standard. The employer shall ensure that each powered industrial truck operator is competent to operate a powered industrial truck safely. An evaluation of each powered industrial truck operator’s performance shall be conducted at least once every 3 years.

Forklift Operator Refresher/Experienced Training 

Refresher training, including an evaluation of the effectiveness of that training, shall be conducted to ensure that the operator has the knowledge and skills needed to operate the powered industrial truck safely. An evaluation of each powered industrial truck operator’s performance shall be conducted at least once every three years. Upon successful completion of the training, you will be presented with a Forklift Operator Certificate that is good for 3 years. Must provide proof of previous forklift training. If unable to do so, participants will be referred to Forklift Operator Training.

Class Details

Note: Max. 6 people per class

Forklift Operator Training/
New Trainee

  • Cost Per Class, Per Person: $100.00
  • Class Time: 8am – 3pm

Forklift Operator Refresher/
Experienced Training

  • Cost Per Class, Per Person: $60.00
  • Class Time: 8am-12 noon

2024 Class Schedule By Location

Class Location: OFTC Instructional Center, 1735 Kaolin Road, Sandersville, GA

  • Mar. 28
  • April 25
  • May 23

Class Location: OFTC South Campus, 560 Pinehill Road, Dublin, Georgia

  • Feb. 22
  • June 20

Confined Space Training

Do you work in or around confined spaces? If so, our Confined Space Entry Training course is what you need. This safety course will show you how to work in a confined space environment and identify hazards to maximize safety for you and those around you, as well as train you under the OSHA Confined Spaces standard 29 CFR 1910.146.

Many workplaces contain areas that are considered “confined spaces” because while they are not necessarily designed for people, they are large enough for workers to enter and perform certain jobs. A confined space also has limited or restricted means for entry or exit and is not designed for continuous occupancy. Confined spaces include, but are not limited to, tanks, vessels, silos, storage bins, hoppers, vaults, pits, manholes, tunnels, equipment housings, ductwork, pipelines, etc.

If interested, please contact our office at 478-553-2149.


CDL Hazmat Endorsement Prep Course

Helps certified CDL drivers meet the training requirements necessary to obtain their Hazmat endorsement. A minimum test score of 80% is required. This course is part of a three-step process to get a Hazmat Endorsement added to a CDL License:

  1. Complete the CDL Hazmat Endorsement Prep Course
  2. Complete Background Check
  3. Take Hazmat test at DDS

Topics:

  • Basic Introductory and Operational Hazardous Materials Requirements
  • Reporting Hazardous Materials Crashes and Releases
  • Tunnels and Railroad (RR)-Highway Grade Crossing Requirements
  • Loading and Unloading Hazardous Materials
  • Hazardous Materials on Passenger Vehicles
  • Bulk Packages
  • Operating Emergency Equipment
  • Emergency Response Procedures
  • Engine (Fueling)
  • Tire Check
  • Routes and Route Planning
  • Hazardous Materials Safety Permits (HMSP)

Cost Per Class, Per Person: $150.00
Class Location: Online


Additional Safety Training Courses

  • Respirator Fit Testing with Medical Clearance

If interested, please contact our office at 478-553-2149.


Registration

  1. PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR ALL CLASSES. For scheduling or if you have any questions about the schedule, please contact Lottie Rizzardi at 478-553-2149 or lrizzardi@oftc.edu.
  2. A Part 46 or Part 48 Training Plan is REQUIRED prior to attendance of any MSHA class.
  3. Your Annual Refresher is due each year before the end of the month that you were trained in the previous year.
  4. Every Mine Operator & Contractor must have at least 1 person per shift or per crew who is Medic First Aid and CPR Certified!
  5. You must have a Part 47 HazCom Program as part of your MSHA Training Plan and may be
    required to have your employees enrolled in a Hearing Conservation Program under Part 62
    requirements.
  6. All classes can be offered at your site for an additional charge.
  7. All MSHA classes have a min. enrollment requirement of five (5) students unless otherwise specified.

Breathe Free Education

To promote the health and well-being of faculty, staff, and students, Oconee Fall Line Technical College became a tobacco-free campus on August 20, 2018.

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The use of cigarettes or other tobacco products on any OFTC Campus will be strictly prohibited. This includes the surrounding edges of all campus. Prohibited tobacco products include: e-cigarettes, chewing tobacco, dip, snuff, vaping, and any other form of tobacco product.

Thank you for your cooperation in keeping OFTC a Breathe Free Education Zone!