When
January 06, 2026
Time
7:45am - 12:00pm EST
Contact Hours
4
Location Online - Course
This hybrid online class will combine both live instruction and independent online work that you will complete during the day. Independent work will include quizzes, readings, videos and short assignments. Access to a computer with a webcam (either a camera that is built into your laptop or one that connects via USB), a reliable internet connection and a workspace that is free from distraction and noise will set you up for success.
Description
This half-day virtual course provides basic information concerning the OSHA
HAZCOM program and hazardous chemicals. This training program’s purpose is to ensure that
workers who are occupationally exposed to hazardous chemicals understand the hazards of the chemicals with which they work and learn how to minimize these hazards.
Topics Covered:
– Employee and Employer Responsibilities
– General Information and Hazards
– Information Found in Safety Data Sheets (SDS’s, also MSDS’s)
– Definition and Purpose of the Authorized Use List (AUL)
– Chemical Inventorying
– Labeling and Signage
– Design & Inspection of Facilities for Storage, Transmission and Worksite Safety Engineering
– Receiving, Transportation and Security
– PPE and Protective Clothing
– Common Contact Points
– Emergency Response: Minor Spills, Major Spills, Chemical Releases, Product Recovery
– Natural Disaster Issues
– Training, Procedure, and Inspection Recommendations
– Case Studies
Instructor
Tony DeCresie
Tony DeCresie brings a very diverse and extensive background spanning numerous industries and businesses – working with both public and private entities. He is a nationally recognized and awarded training manager with several different organizations over the past 25 years.
Tony’s primary area of focus revolves around transportation, highway & road work site safety training and heavy equipment operations safety.
Summary of Qualifications:
Ex-DOT Certified Safety Manager
Previous minority owner of Long Haul Trucking Business
Previous Director of Dump Truck Fleet Operations in private sector
CDL & Highway Road Work Site Safety Operations
Heavy Equipment Operations Management
Well versed in broad spectrum of OSHA and DOT Safety Training Topics
Freight Brokerage Association – Director of Training
Development of In-House Safety Training Programs
Trailering and Load Securement
Roadside Inspections, DOT Compliance Audits and Fleet Safety.
Excavation & Trenching Safety (Competent Person Certification)
Asphalt and Paving Operations
Road and Bridge Maintenance Operations and Safety
Public Works Operations Safety
Who Should Attend
This course is designed specifically for DOT, municipal public works, streets/roads, parks, water utility and/or other city, county or tribal employees who are
occupationally exposed to hazardous chemicals.
It is also recommended for division supervisors, agency safety officers, department safety coordinators, and agency chemical safety trainers. Additional applications would be as an orientation for new employees and a good refresher for team members.
Registration and Payment
The following registration fees cover the session, all course materials and meals:
Local Government: $45.00
State/Federal: $70.00
Private Industry: $165.00
Click here for UVA TTA's general registration information, cancellation policy, and refund policy. UVA TTA accepts the following credit cards: American Express, VISA, MasterCard, and Discover. Credit card information cannot be taken over the phone. Alternatively, after registering you can print out a voucher to send in with your payment. After you have completed the transaction you will receive an automatically generated email confirming registration and payment if applicable. Final confirmation and instructions will be sent out during the week prior to the class date.
Special Registration Instructions for Employees of the Virginia Department of Transportation
VDOT employees must register through the VDOT Virtual Campus. Registration fees and related expenses for all VDOT employees will be paid from the VDOT Learning Services Center budget. Registrants should contact their District Training Coordinator or the VDOT Learning Services Center (Central Office employees) for instructions on how to seek reimbursement for travel expenses.
Due to current travel restrictions, VDOT employees are strongly encouraged to attend U. Va. TTA workshops on a day trip basis. Overnight travel requires permission from your District Administrator or Chief -- and in some cases higher levels of authority. If you require overnight lodging to attend a U. Va. TTA workshop, consult with your supervisor, District Training Coordinator, or VDOT Learning Services Center on travel approval procedures.