Safety

Safety is not a goal. It’s our responsibility. Our Target Zero safety program is a fully customized training platform through which safety officers track the completion of training modules. New training materials are added regularly to maintain the best prepared and safest workforce in the industry. Our vigilance and dedication to the safety of our employees is why NorthStarís safety record far exceeds industry averages.

The NorthStar training program is complemented by the “University of NorthStar” website, which hosts an ever-growing catalogue of custom training courses. These courses are developed by NorthStar operators and are meant to highlight specific points of field operations in order to better prepare our team for the rigors and hazards of the industry. A report from this website is generated on a monthly basis and presented to operational management to ensure that all employees are up-to-date on required training. NorthStar will never deploy any individual into the field who is deficient in any aspect of the training program.

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IICRC Certifications

Most commonly and Water Restoration Technician (WRT) and Applied Structural Drying (ASD). Many personnel carry additional IICRC-issued certifications.

First Aid Training/CPR

All NorthStar employees are required to obtain basic life-saving training through the Red Cross and maintain certification throughout the term of employment.

Blood-Borne Pathogens

All NorthStar employees must be trained in the proper handling of bodily fluids in accordance with ECC/ILCOR and AHA guideline.

OSHA 30

This 30-hour construction safety course is mandatory for all NorthStar personnel.

HAZWOPER 40

All NorthStar employees must complete this course covering hazardous work site topics such as decontamination and hazardous chemicals.

Asbestos Awareness

All NorthStar personnel are required to take a course covering the dangers associated with asbestos, as well as safety procedures to follow while operating around asbestos-containing materials.

Target Zero

The Target Zero training course is a broad overview of safe operating procedures that all employees must follow while operating on an active construction site. This custom, NorthStar-created course is designed to prepare the individual for the OSHA 30 and HAZWOPER 40 by introducing the basic concepts of construction site and hazardous material safety.