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| Environmental |
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very nature of environmental issues has grown much more complex
in today’s world. With the introduction of bio-terrorism and
environmental pollution issues, clean up requirement are increasing
to ensure optimum health and safety of our people; especially
workers on these sites. Therefore, certified environmental training
is one of the main focuses of the Hawaii Laborers Training Program.
Members and interested individuals have the opportunity to receive
initial and basic refresher course training to become certified
workers. Our instructors deliver quality training to meet the
specific needs of our signatory contractors. |
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| Requirements:
You MUST Apply in person at HLTP. |
- Applicants
must be at least 18 years of age.
- Provide
proof of age
(Hawaii driver’s license, State ID or Birth certificate)
- Registration
fee is required and paid to the Laborers’ Union Local #368
located at 1617 Palama Street. (Currently 2008
$28.00)
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| Skills: |
 You
will be able to obtain skills in hazardous waste, asbestos and
lead abatement. These courses also provide supervisory certification
to promote career advancement. |
| Wages: |
Union
Benefits - Wages 8/29/2005 Hours Working Qualifications
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Level 1 $25.15 10,400 hours OSHA, EPA, Supv. Training
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2 $22.55 6,240 hours Asb, Lead Supv., Blue Print
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3 $17.00 6,239 hours First Aid CPR
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4 $14.00 2,080 hours Basic Certifications
- Probation
$12.00 60 days Basic Certifications
Union
Benefits - Fringes
- Health
& Welfare 8/29/2005 $ 2.95 per hour
- Pension
9/01/2004 $.50 per hour (currently diverted to annuity)
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Annuity 8/30/2004 $1.50 per hour
- Vacation
& Holiday 8/29/2005 $1.05 per hour
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| On
most construction sites nearing the end of a project, a contractor
will request for a crew of Light Clean-up Laborers, traditionally
known as Final Clean-up Crew. Final Clean-up crews conduct the
“final sweep” of the interior of a project going through each
nook and cranny of the completed project mopping and vacuuming
flooring, scrapping paint off and cleaning windows and dusting
all corners and counters.
But final clean-up work doesn’t end there.
These special laborers are also responsible for making sure
all walls, partitions and ceilings are cleaned, and kitchens
and bathrooms and their fixtures are polished and in ready
to move in condition.
Some of the tools used by a Final Clean-up
Laborer are two gallon buckets, razors, mops & brooms,
foxtail/feather duster, with supplies such as thinner, and
cleansing soaps and detergents.
Final Clean-up Laborers current wages are
$16.25 with a benefit package of $8.75 that includes Health
& Welfare (medical), Pension, Annuity and Vacation/Holiday
bringing their package per hour to $25.40.
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| Landscape Laborers are on site
during the construction phase and the non-construction phase
of a project. In the construction phase land engineering practices
are used in the preparation and installation of Rockscapes,
Landscapes, Waterscapes and Irrigation are performed by the
Landscape Laborers, according to project specifications.
After a project is complete, Landscape Laborers perform architectural
horticulture and maintenance work to provide a professional
and esthetic pleasing exterior landscape. The maintenance
work includes re-planting trees, shrubs, ground covers and
other plantings that did not “take” or which has been damaged
in the course of installation.
Landscape Laborers may be required to operate various types
of heavy equipment to perform tasks such as a bobcat, backhoe/hoptoe,
boom truck, loaders, dozers, water trucks and other machines
needed to conduct a variety of skilled work tasks.
Landscape Laborers install permanent and temporary irrigation
systems for both potable and non-potable water and, which
is used for architectural horticultural work and includes
installing sprinkler heads, risers, valves, valve boxes and
timers. They also install permanent and temporary drinking
fountains. In this type of work, a Landscape Laborer will
use hand-held gas, air electric or self-powered tools and
other specialized equipment.
Wages and benefits vary depending on the phase in which the
Landscape Laborer is working. Landscape & Irrigation Laborers
wage rate per hour currently is $18.36 and the Landscape &
Irrigation Maintenance Laborers wage rate per hour is $15.11
both sharing a substantial benefit package of $5.99 per hour
which includes Medical/Dental, Pension, Vacation/Holiday,
Annuity, Training and other Association benefits. Total Wage
& Fringe package for Landscape & Irrigation Laborers
is $24.35
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| Mold
Remediation |
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| Bacteria,
fungi, mold, mildew, yeast and other one-celled organisms are
the most potent pollutants in the indoor environment. This problem
seems to be common in Hawaii where humidity is high. Pollutant
control is a must and our training program will equip you with
the necessary skills to identify, minimize and contain these
pollutants. |
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Lead
Abatement |
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 Lead
poisoning still exists. There are thousands of scientific articles
on the effects of lead in either children or adults. Lead is
a bluish-gray metal used since ancient times because of its
useful properties such as low melting point, pliability, and
widespread use. Although much progress has been made in reducing
lead exposures, the exposure in the workplace continue to be
a significant public health problem. |
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Asbestos
Abatement |
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is a generic term for a group of minerals known for their strength
and heat resistance. Emergency abatement is conducted when asbestos
has been accidentally disturbed. Certified and skilled craftsmen
are needed to be trained and available to address these specialized
problems. |
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Hazardous
Waste |
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 Over
40 million tons of hazardous waste was produced in the U.S.
last year. Therefore, an urgent need exists to train workers
on how to best protect themselves and the communities from exposure
to these hazards. It is vital for contractors to have skilled
employees that can deal with waste treatment, transportation,
hazardous waste generation, clean up, emergency response, storage
and disposal of hazardous waste materials. |
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Anthrax
Remediation |
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October 2001, several people have died from inhaling anthrax
and additional people have developed inhaled diseases as a result
of terrorist actions. Emergency response with investigation
and clean up of contaminated sites is work that must be performed
by highly trained and qualified personnel. HLTP teaches HAZWOPER
standards to protect workers who respond to these types of emergency
situations. |
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