Florida
Training Deadline: On July 15, 2015, the U. S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) published a Final Rule establishes the requirements for Operator Training at Underground Storage Tanks (UST) facilities. This final rule requires that all UST facilities must be in compliance with Operator Training requirements by October 15, 2018.
The Department will be updating Chapter 62-761 F.A.C. to conform to the federal regulations.
Regulating Agency: Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP)
Agency Link: http://www.dep.state.fl.us/waste/categories/tanks/pages/op_train.htm
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Training Only |
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$100 |
$75 |
$150 |
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Other Courses
There are three items available for purchase through the WorkSafe system: Item #1 - Recommended Practice (workbook), Item #2 - On-line Training, and Item #3 WorkSafe Exam. Each individual purchase is $15; unless the exam is purchased at the same time as another item (On-line Training or Recommended Practice Document - RP); at such time the price is: $25 for all three items; $20 for any 2 items; or $15 for any one item. Renewing this qualification must be done annually.
Technical Problems (Computer or Internet Connection)
API WorkSafe requires an internet connection and a basic computer. If you experience technical problems, first contact your help desk or technical person, to make sure your internet connection is functioning correctly and your computer is compatible with API WorkSafe. If the problem continues, please contact API at: 202-682-8469 or APIWorkSafe@api.org.
Credit Card, Payment Problems, Receipts or Refunds
Please contact API at: 202-682-8469 or APIWorkSafe@api.org. Please note that the API WorkSafe system does not accept the Discovery Card.
How much time can I take and how many attempts can I make to pass the exam?
Operator Training Course
There is a 30 day time limit to complete the Operator Training course.Users can take the exam up to two times before they must re-register for the course. Depending upon the user, the operator training can take anywhere from 15 minutes (Class C) to up 5 hours (Class A+B) to complete.
If the Online Training was purchased, the user can also access the online training at any time and as often as desired to obtain handout materials and certificatesOther Courses
There is no time limit and users can take as many attempts to pass the exam as they wish. Depending upon the user, the on-line exam can take anywhere from 1 to 4 hours to complete.
If the Online Training was purchased, the user can also access the online training at any time and as often as desired.How long is the Safety Key/Certification valid?
Operator Training Course
Each state has different regulations on the term that Operator Training Certifications are valid. Please refer to each state specific summary for more information
Other Courses
API Safety Keys are valid for 1 year from the date awarded.
When can I renew my Safety Key/Certificate?
Users may renew their Safety Key/Certificate up to 1 month before and up to 1 month after it expires. To renew your Safety Key/Certificate, you will need to purchase and pass the exam (Item #3) at https://worksafe.api.org/.
Some employee's qualifications are due to expire over the next couple of months. They are trying to take the exam now, but the system won't let them. Do they have to wait until their respective Safety Key/Certificates expire or can they renew them early?
As it stands now the policy allows users to renew their Safety Key/Certificate one month prior and up to one month after expiration as long as they log in to their existing account. If for some reason you need to have your users renew before this window they can create a new account and pay the full price.
I took the test and received a new number. I could not find out how to keep my original number, which would have been better.
When Safety Key/Certificates are renewed a new number is assigned. This action is based on a committee decision intended to reduce fraudulent activity.
If I'm in the middle of the exam and my internet connection is lost, or I logged off, will I have to start the exam over?
Operator Training Course
The current API WorkSafe course consists of up to 18 modules. The modules are passed separately. Once a module is passed, the information is saved in the database and the user will not need to take that module over again. If a user is in the middle of a module and the computer disconnects from the internet, or the user logs off the website, they will have to take the incomplete module over again. Any modules already passed, will remain credited to the user.
Other Courses
The current API WorkSafe exam consists of 13 exam modules (there are 14 training modules because the first training module is an "Introduction" and there is no exam module associated with it). The 13 exam modules are passed separately. Once an exam module is passed, the information is saved in the database and the user will not need to take that exam module over again. If a user is in the middle of an exam module and the computer disconnects from the internet, or the user logs off the website, they will have to take the incomplete exam module over again. Any exam modules already passed, will remain credited to the user.
How do I reprint my Safety Key/Certificate?
API WorkSafe allows you to reprint your Safety Key/Certificate as many times as you wish. To do so, please log into the system, at which point you should see the following screen; circled in red is the place to click.
When a user registers with the system and creates an account, they must provide a valid e-mail address, a username and password (the last two items may be changed at any time). When a user account is created, API WorkSafe will automatically send a confirmation e-mail (including the username and password) to the e-mail address that the user entered in their account. Please keep this information secure and accessible, in case you forget your username or password.
User passwords are encrypted and can not be decrypted. However, there is a button on the login form (https://www.apiworksafe.org) called "Recover Password", which can be used to reset your password. When the button is clicked, the system will ask a series of questions which will ultimately allow the user to change their password. Users must at a minimum know the company name they provided at the time of registration.
The user must first answer whether or not they have a Safety Key/Certificate. If not, the system will ask for the user's first name, last name and company name:
The system will next ask you to provide the answer to your secret question:
Once that question has been answered correctly, the system will allow you to reset your password:
To change your password, log into the API WorkSafe website and click the "My Account" link, then click "Change my password" (see screenshot below).
How to update User Information?
After logging in, click the "My Account" link, then click "Change my details" (see screenshot below).
How do I change the Language Setting?
The language setting can be changed by logging in and clicking the "My Account" link, then click "Change my details" (see screenshot below).
The Recommended Practice Document, the sole source of the necessary information for this program (RP 1646) is presented as an Acrobat PDF file which can be printed and saved to the user's computer. The current version of RP1646 is the First Edition dated August 2006.
Q: What if I forgot to save the file; or can't find it on my computer?
A: Contact API at: APIWorkSafe@api.org
or 202-682-8469.
Correct Answers to Missed Question
Operator Training Course
Since API WorkSafe is an Operator Training system, correct answers to missed questions will only be displayed if a user passes the exam module (for example, if the user answers 9 out of 10 questions, the answer to the missed question will be displayed). If the user does not pass the module, the whole module will be presented again, possibly with different questions, until such time that the user passes the said module.
Other Courses
Since API WorkSafe is a safety awareness system, correct answers to missed questions will only be displayed if a user passes the exam module (for example, if the user answers 9 out of 10 questions, the answer to the missed question will be displayed). If the user does not pass the module, the whole module will be presented again, possibly with different questions, until such time that the user passes the said module.
Suggestion or Question about the safety information presented in the online training, exam or RP 1646.
For questions involving the material content or subject matter, please contact API at APIWorkSafe@api.org or 202-682-8469:
Company Administrator Accounts
Each company in the WorkSafe system must assign at least one individual as the company administrator to manage their user's accounts. Company administrators have the ability to make a bulk purchase for the company by acquiring a token; and at that time they will be given a token ID. The employees may then use the Token ID rather than pay for their purchases individually with a credit card, thus sparing the company the hassle of having to reimburse employees individually. In order to become a company administrator, it is not necessary for this person to take the test or obtain a Safety Key/Certificate. The designated company administrator simply needs to create an account and request company admin status. If an API WorkSafe user would like to be the "Company Administrator" for their company, please click here for more information.
Companies with Multiple Locations
Our company has multiple offices. Can we have multiple administrators? Yes, you can have multiple locations, administered by different individuals. Keep in mind though, that when company tokens are used only the people who are registered with the company that the token was purchased for will be able to use the funds from that token. For instance if you have a company named ABC with several locations, you may want to set up the company names as follows: ABC-Houston, ABC-Washington. But, users listed under ABC-Washington will not be able to use the token assigned to ABC-Houston.
When qualified individuals with a valid Safety Key/Certificate are not listed in the
directory it is because they opted out of being listed in the directory at the
time they registered in the WorkSafe system. To be included in the directory
please follow the steps below:
1. Login with your user details
2. Go to "My Account"
3. Click the "Change my Details" option
Some employee's qualifications are due to expire over the next couple of months. They are trying to take the exam now, but the system won't let them. Do they have to wait until their respective Safety Key/Certificates expire or can they renew them early?
As it stands now the policy allows users to renew their Safety Key/Certificate one month prior and up to one month after expiration as long as they log in to their existing account. If for some reason you need to have your users renew before this window they can create a new account and pay the full price
I took the test and received a new number. I could not find out how to keep my original number, which would have been better
When Safety Key/Certificates are renewed a new number is assigned. This action is based on a committee decision intended to reduce fraudulent activity