Workplace Safety & Compliance

Workplace safety is a top priority for employees and employers. The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), the American National Standards Institute (ANSI), and the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) guide the industrial safety training that Ridgewater College offers. Regional companies, construction workers, and crane operators seek Ridgewater expertise to meet federal requirements and to build workplace safety confidence.

Solutions to meet your needs

Crane Operator: Initial and refresher preparation for certification written exam and practical test
OSHA-related Trainings: Offers certification for the National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators (NCCCO)

OSHA 10-hour and 30-hour for general industry

OSHA 10 hour and 30-hours for construction

AWAIR- Workplace Accident and Injury Reduction program

Drug awareness for supervisors

Bloodborne pathogens

Confined space training and rescue

Fall protection

33 Plan interval training – three hours every three months

Complete corporate safety training services and management
Respirator Fit Testing: Manufacturing

Industrial and commercial painting

Agricultural

Firefighting

Quantitative fit testing – utilizes PortaCount equipment that helps ensure the respiratory health and safety of your employees

Certification

Accredited practical examiner on staff for TLL, TSS, Signal Person, and Rigger I
OSHA 10- and 30-Hour General Industry Card
OSHA 10- and 30-Hour Construction Card

Training delivery

Hutchinson and Willmar campuses
Classroom plus applied practice
On-site

Choose Ridgewater

Industrial safety training for construction crews, manufacturing teams, or mobile crane operators is a strong area of expertise for Ridgewater College Customized Training and Continuing Education. Our experienced instructors provide the excellent training you need to meet federal guidelines and to attract the business your company needs to succeed. Ridgewater is the leading Upper Midwest crane training and testing center and one of just a few crane safety trainers in Minnesota.

What clients say

“Everything went great I felt very well prepared. The computer-based test was easy to follow. I got my scores right away… Everything was above 90% so for that I am thankful. Keep up the good work.” Crane Operator participant

“It’s hard not to participate when they roll in an adult playground to train on.” Confined space entry participant

“(The instructor) did really well at providing relatable examples and personal experience.” Emergency Medical Responder participant

“Like the hands-on training to get more learning out of the experience.” Confined space entry participant

“I struggle on written exams and you were able to provide a great learning environment that helped me pass the exams. Thanks for everything.” Crane Operator participant

Look to Ridgewater’s CTCE industrial safety team for training needs on-site and on campus.