Safety and Training

Safety and training go hand in hand. Employees must have a proper understanding of the scope of work, the hazards associated with that work and the procedures and policies to assure the scope is executed safely. Performance-based training at VIP includes classroom work, training in our exclusive simulated sulfuric acid tower and mentor training on the jobsite. Below is a partial list of Training VIP Courses:

  • Basic Plus Safety Card (O.S.H.A. Training)
  • Blood borne Pathogens (PDT)
  • Boom Truck Operator Training
  • Confined Space Safety Program
  • D.O.T. Training (Regulations)
  • Fire Extinguisher Basics
  • First Aid/C.P.R. Training
  • Forklift Operator Training
  • Training and Inspection of Rigging Equipment
  • LOTO (Lockout – Tag out)
  • Man-lift Training
  • MSHA Training
  • Neutralization Operator Training
  • NORCAT
  • Personal Protection Equipment
  • Rescue Training
  • Respiratory Protection
  • Safety Awareness Fundamentals
  • Catalyst Handling Training
  • Sky Trak
  • Understanding Air Monitoring
  • Vactor Operator Training
  • Vale Inco ZES
  • VET 1 Sulfuric Acid Plant Operation/Catalyst Handling
  • VET 2 Advanced VET and High Temp
  • VIP Sulfuric Acid Plant Training
  • WHIMIS
  • Working at Heights

VIP International Membership of Professional Organizations

  • Greater Baton Rouge Industry Alliance
  • Alliance Safety Council of Baton Rouge
  • National Safety Council
  • American Society of Safety Engineers
  • American Red Cross
  • Board of Certified Safety Professionals
  • Northern Center for Advanced Technology
  • ISNetworld
  • BROWZ
  • PIC’s
  • Cognibox

VIP Safety Personnel Credentials

  • Certified Safety Professional (CSP)
  • Graduate Safety Practitioners (GSP)
  • Mine Safety and Health Administration Instructors
  • First Aid/ CPR Instructors
  • Certified Occupational Safety Specialist