Starting tomorrow and through the next 2 to 3 weeks, I'll be at the ranch getting a lot of work done. Looking forward to it. :)

Safety Classes at the GCA Trades Academy.

Finished 4 more modules in the Field Safety Book today.  Passed all four tests today.  I have 8 more to go, in the next two Saturdays.  It's all good. 

I completed my Forklift Safety yesterday.  The presentation was okay.  Been through it before.  This time I was observing the instructor on his teaching style.  Taking mental notes on how to tweak up my presentations, when I have the opportunity to instruct. 

Anyway, the practical exam was fun.  We operated the small yellow forklift in the warehouse.  I call it, "Old Reliable".  That forklift is really old.  It has a clutch, unlike the new ones today which are automatic.  I was able to pickup the pallet and move it to the designated location.  Then bring it back to it's original storage.  I've operated forklifts before.  But, this one is the oldest of any forklifts that I've operated in the past.  Finally, certified competent person.on Forklifts.  I'm already a competent person on Aerial Lifts (Boom Lifts). 

I'm going to get on the teaching rotation at the Trades Academy.  I'll have to turn in my business license next week, in order to do that.  I'll be teaching the Core Curriculum.  That'll be a good start for me.  In order to teach Craft Skilled Classes, I'll have to turn in a copy of my Communications Certificate from the U.S. Army to teach Electronics and basic Electricity. 

I'll be on working the ranch all week next week.  No safety classes, except for Saturdays, until March 7th.  When I go back to take the OSHA 510 Construction Standards. 



ESTA...

SIGH, Ist das wirklich all der Mühe wert?

Completed and Passed Forklift Safety. Another certificate, another skill to add to my notch stick. :)

I have Forklift Safety tomorrow.

Trainer Course Done, More on the Horizon.

Completed the OSHA 501 Trainer Course today.  I am glad.  I learned a lot.  Once I get my card as an authorized instructor.  I will begin teaching the OSHA General Industry 10 and 30 hour Courses.  There's a high demand for safety training instructors here on the island.  Another safety course done and completed, 3 major ones to go. 

I'll be taking the Forklift Safety tomorrow.  It's an all day course with Guam Contractor's Association at the Trades Academy Campus.  I should do well on that.  Looking forward to it. 

In March, I'll be taking the OSHA 510 Construction Safety Course in the first week.  Then two weeks later, I'll be taking EM 385-1-1/NAVFAC 40 hours.  My final major course will be the OSHA 500 Trainer Course for Construction.  That will be in April. 

I praise God for all He has done for me and my family.  I thank my wife Rhoda for always supporting me in my endeavors, and my kids for cheering me on. 

Taitano Siblings Handstands

Larraine showing her handstand.  She must have trained long to learn to do that.  Yeah,  she's ready for her training when I get there. 




Here is Frenz trying to do a handstand.  He's using the closet to help get his feet up.  He's getting better.  Once he figures out his balance.  he'll be doing it too.  I wonder who he's learning that handstand from?  Any Ideas? 

I thank God for active beautiful children.