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The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and the National Institute of Safety and Health offer an online training exercise on how to conduct safe trenching operations. Topics include the four types of trench collapse, the frequency and cost of trench collapses, trench soil types, and common trench protective systems. Content is based on the experience and recommendations of representatives from labor, industry and oversight organizations.

To access the exercise, go to www.cdc.gov/niosh/docs/2006-133d/.

Chevron's Lubricants University has introduced a new free course, "New API CJ-4 Lubricants for 2007 Low Emissions Diesel Engines". It discusses the 2007 emissions restriction for nitrogen oxides (NOx) and particulate, and how aftertreatment emission control systems are designed to meet or exceed federally mandated restrictions. The course also examines the CJ-4 category testing and the benefits over CI-4 Plus oils.

To access the course, customers can register (at no cost) for the Lubricants University at www.lubricantsuniversity.com.

The Lincoln Electric Welding School announces its schedule for the second half of 2007.

Classes range from a six-week basic course to an advanced 15-week comprehensive course, as well as one-week classes on specific welding processes, certification and customized programs. Courses scheduled for June through December 2007 will cover: Basic Plate & Sheet Metal; Pipe Welding; Plasma, Oxyfuel, Alloy & Hardening; Gas Tungsten Arc Welding; Gas Metal Arc Welding/Semi Automatic; Flux-cored Arc Welding/Semi Automatic; Advanced Pipe; Submerged Arc Welding; and Maintenance Welding.