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Q: Is Safety Training for College Employees Mandatory according to OSHA?
Hi, Is a liberal arts college required to give its employees safety training? If so, where can I find information to back it up?

A: OSHA is not set up to just require training. It is set up such that the requirement is that you do a safety analysis of each job function and then based on that see which OSHA programs apply and then which safety training is needed. Now the reality, the types of jobs that do not require training is very small. In those cases, it is that we have done the safety analysis and determined training is not needed. Where most people are caught is HAZCOM, which requires training if any hazardous chemicals are used. Even office workers are caught by this. Of course all maintenance, housekeeping, and groundskeeping people are covered. You mention colleges, but don't say what kind. I believe that there are some state colleges that may be covered by state laws, not OSHA, but the result is the same. Bottom line, the General Duty Clause of OSHA covers everyone (see references) with the listed exceptions. Since one of the parts says employees have duties, then you have to train them. It is very hard to make any justification to not train everyone. For example, if you employee ticket takers at a football game, they may not require OSHA training, but I bet they get training for crowds (for which there are OSHA programs for Civil Disobedience). Even the guy filling the vending machines needs training (chemical exposure). ANyone making copies is exposed (ozone, toner). There may be jobs like bus drivers where the DOT training may suffice for OSHA also. Bottom, bottom line. Train them all and cover your backside.

Q: Does anyone know if it's better to go to a traditional college or a job training college?
What will qualify you more for getting a good paying job after graduation? A college where you take your general courses and take the technical classes, or a college that right from the start gets you involved in technical classes towards your job. Example: A University verses something like ITT technical institute college, Sullivan University, the commercials on T.V. that tell you that you train in that field and get a good job when you get out because you took classes towards that field? Which one is the better choice?

A: If you know what job you want, and it is one that a career training college would qualify you for, then that would be a pretty great option. It's usually faster, more focused, cheaper, and gets you a good-paying job. I had a friend in high school who went to an automotive training college for two years, got a great job immediately after it, and now makes more money than I do with my 4 year college degree. And he doesn't have any student loans. But I really enjoyed my college experience, much more than he enjoyed his (although that was largely because his school was in a tiny town in Alaska, with very few girls at the school and no social life in the town). It really does depend on what career you want and what is important to you about your college experience.

Q: What technical college offers training for field engineer in oil and gas industry?
I live in Louisiana and looking for somewhere close to here! Thanks.

A: The best method to find out info is to find a student. You can start looking for contact information for Louisiana colleges here. http://www.collegereviewed.com/Louisiana-Colleges-Universities.html Students always seem to know what's going on better than outsiders since they spend so much time on campus.

Q: What to do? Take classes at ART SCHOOL to prepare for college,or go to training camp from TV&COMMERCIAL PRINT?
I signed up to go to TV and commercial print camp at Page Parks center of modeling and acting. I went trough their casting and they said that I wasnt tall enough for runway and fashion print division, instead offered me commercial, I agreed and paid 1300 for training which was only 2 days. Supposedly, after training, I'll be accepted into 713 page parks agency and will start working for organizatipons such as jcpenney, banks, macys, and anything else that needs ads. I've always wanted to get into modeling, but commercial? will it help me to get into fashion later on? On other hand, I'm a pretty good artist and I want to major in fashion design and retail business. I want to have my own line of clothing, stores, etc. Would going to regular art school help me prepare for college? soooo. commercial camp = probably getting into agency and making pretty good money art shool = basic stuff I need to major in fashion design what do I do?

A: Kiddo I would do both. Whenever I had time outside of commercial camp (free time at home or wherever) I would bust out the paint and get started outside of art school. There are many well known artists that created it all themselves...That's just me...:)>

Q: What kind of college degrees/training can get you a job at Price Waterhouse Cooper?
I'm considering a career change and I'd like to know how to get invovled with something like PWC. I know that this is a broad question but I don't know how else to ask. Thanks.

A: PWC is a accounting firm, so an accounting, finance or any related business degree is needed. I think an AA degree in accounting will definately help. If you have a bachelors already, go for an MBA and try to get into the best school you can. It really helps if you get a MBA from a very good business school.

Q: What is the latest (age-wise) a person should start training if she wanted to be in college level gymnastics?
I love gymnastics but have just recently started...Im nowhere near competition level. I am still in highschool and wanted to know: what is the oldest that a person could start gymnastics to compete at a college level? I am very serious about gymnastics and I love the sport. I go to all of my classes and almost all of the open gym sessions...Could I possibly make it at a college level if I train really hard? I do not have my back tuck...Actually, I started out in the cheer/tumble class because they were more my age level...In cheer/tumble we only work on the floor...but recently I moved into the advanced 1 class and work on all of the stuff...I do not have back handspring yet either..Im working on it though...

A: I started gymnastics when I was 5 and finished my career due to a back injury (as a junior in high school) as a Level 9. Gymnastics is one of the most difficult sports to master. You can compete in college as a level 9 (I think) but most college gymnasts are Level 10's or elite gymnasts. It takes years of training your body to become what it needs to be to perform the difficult skills you would need to compete at a college level. I would say at the most age 10 or 11 would be the oldest you could be to gain the necessary skills. Unless you are uniquely blessed with talent, I would say that is an unrealistic goal. I have coached gymnastics for 5 years and have never seen anyone start gymnatics after hitting puberty and being able to compete at a high level. Hope this helps.

Q: What is the best college for training to be a computer admin?


A: MIT or CalTech.

Q: What Is The Best I.T Training College In the U.K For Career Changers?
Hi I would like to know the best I.T College in the U.K that offers distance learning at good value. My background is secretarial and I only know MS Office at the moment. I am looking into career change into I.T support. I am looking to study for an MCSA, MCDST, A+, Network+ or a combination of MCPs and A+, Network +. I would prefer to study with distance learning (self paced) and some workshop access for hands on experience. I would like a gaurenteed work placement and assistance to find a job in I.T. I have been doing research on the Institute Of I.T Training website. So far I have looked at: Computeach, Advent, Skills Train - Skills Training, Seetec and National I.T. I would like to hear from I.T professionals that have invested in training in in the past from private I.T colleges. I would also like hear from I.T students studying. All answers would be appreciated. Tasha

A: Parity International are very good but lets say if you're doing that kind of course the syllabus i sall pre-written anyway

Q: What would be the best for a 51 year old woman to do go to college or get training to do a job?
I need to get into the work force, I have a bad back, so keep that in mind. I would like to work at home if possible. I have book keeping and payroll accounting experience. Does anyone know of a good job, or shall I go to college ?

A: Well, why not do both? perhaps get a job and go back to school. Working from home is great, but be very careful, there are TONS of people who are scamming you. NEVER, EVER pay anyone to inquire about a work from home job - It's most likely a scam. I've done some research on work from home jobs and came across this article you may find interesting: http://www.cnn.com/2007/LIVING/12/20/companies.wah/index.html There are a few legit companies listed in the article, perhaps you can apply to one or all of those and see if you can get the job working from home AND go back to school. You can never go wrong with Education - Take it from me, it took me 11 years to get my undergrad (at night) and another 2 1/2 to complete my masters (on Saturdays).....

Q: In a college environment training as a counsellor should we have to put up with offensive words if one of our?
If one of our peers do not like the feedback that is given should they be able to express them selves offencive words in reapply or should we tolerate it because we are going to work in a environment where our client may or may not express them selves in this way.

A: Hi Geoff, As you're training as Counsellors, the focus has to be on the client. This means that whilst the counsellor is present in the room, all his/her issues are left outside the door. This includes reaction as opposed to calm response. Offensive language is not necessary from a counsellor & I would consider it as part of your peer's baggage that should have been left outside the training situation. Now you have an opportunity. You have to treat that peer as though he/she were a client who uses offensive language. How would you deal with it? It is a learning opportunity for both of you. For you, because you will certainly come across clients who use offensive language & may have no idea at all that this could be a factor in the problems they have relating to the rest of the world. For your peer because he/she clearly doesn't realise the offence caused & that continuing to use language of this nature will mean that his/her client relationship & therefore effectiveness as a counsellor will be impaired by offensive language. Just a thought before you go any further. What sort of issue are you discussing? Can it be clearly discussed without resort to very direct language that some may find offensive? For example, talking about sexual issues may cause some offence because of limited & vernacular vocabulary which some may find offensive. Working as a counsellor I have had to learn to distinguish between clients who wish to offend me and clients who simply don't have any better way of expressing themselves. Both you & your colleague should be developing the sensitivity to be able to communicate & receive communication of all types, to challenge where appropriate and to leave unchallenged if the language is not the immediate issue. OK there's a lot to consider here. I don't know your exact situation or that of your colleague but I hope that helps.

Q: How do I transfer military training to college credits?
What documentation do I need to provide? How do I know how many credits I have? Is there a website for this? Thank you for the help.

A: Military and/or work experience varies from college to college, university to university with respect to what credit will be given. The best advice is to contact the institution of higher learning you are looking into via a department advisor in your respective major.

Q: whats a good career choice for me, fastest college training and easiest money?
I am 23 yo and am looking for advice , what is an easy profession that will make money easy and that i can take at a community college that has the shortest class. easy money as in not labor, i want something i can use my brain not my muscle anymore, sorry for the confusion,

A: politician

Q: enlisting in college before basic training for the army?
My friend is going to the army and before he leaves for basic training he wants to know if he can enlist in college or after basic training...can anyone help me find information on that for him please...any information would be appreciated

A: He should wait, as he still has AIT to finish. Then, he will get orders to a permanent duty station, and can go to classes there.

Q: How do I turn my military training into college credits?
I really need to get on this, so i can turn my stuff in for my ERB.

A: My college did this for me. I wound up with over 20 units based on my duties during my military career.

Q: what are some careers that dont require training, but not college?
trade schools, liscensing, etc. i can do those, but i dont have 4 yrsto wait now, maybe later? i know real estate is one...what are some others that may require training, but not college? thats not true, i know some real estate agents and developers that make more than doctors. they have education now, but they didnt when they started.

A: Manager at McDonalds or Burger King