Knowing the risks of asbestos
2026-02-12 10:00 (America/Guatemala)
Virtual at no cost
Prolonged exposure or exposure to high concentrations of asbestos fibers in the air generates risks that usually manifest decades after the initial exposure.
Taught by: Dr. Marco A. Urizar
from 9am to 11am
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Optimizing workplace safety: PPE selection, regulations and error prevention
2026-02-19 09:00 - 11:00
Virtual at no cost
PPE in the textile industry. Correct selection. Applicable standards. Common errors in its use.
Taught by: Dr. Marco A. Urizar
from 9am to 11am
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Risk management compliance: The importance of the work permit
2026-03-10 09:00 - 11:00
Permits to work are essential in the management of high-risk tasks, as they function as a control mechanism to verify that hazards are identified and safety measures are complied with before and during the work.
Virtual at no cost
Dr. Marco A. Urizar
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Intensive Course: Occupational Risk Prevention - March 2026
2026-03-13 08:00 - 12:00
Recognize occupational hazards in your company
Our intensive course in Occupational Risk Prevention prepares you to create safer and more productive work environments.

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Partners
Q950
Non-members
Q1,050

Modality
Hybrid

Start
March 13
Time
20 hours
Intensive course

Diploma
Valid for registration with the Ministry of Labor and Social Security.

Taught by
Dr. Marco Aurelio Urizar

Addressed to:

Occupational Health and Safety Monitors
Workers with specific preventive functions

Graduate profile:
At the end of this course, the graduate will have the professional competencies that will allow him/her to analyze and study the different preventive measures, both at individual and collective level, that must be used in Risk Prevention in the tasks and processes of the clothing and textile sector.

Duration: 20 hours
Contents: 4 modules
Basic Concepts on Occupational Safety and Health – 4 hours

Basic concepts of risk prevention
Basic concepts: work and health
Damages and consequences derived from work
Occupational accidents and occupational diseases
OHS legislation, legal framework. Rights and obligations

Identification of occupational hazards and risks – 6 hours

Classification of occupational hazards
Risk identification and assessment methods

The control of workers’ health (SVS) – 6 hours

Basic concepts of epidemiological surveillance: What is it?
Industrial safety basics and preventive disciplines
Basic concepts of ergonomics and psychosocial risk. Stress, musculoskeletal, assessment tools.

Prevention management and first aid in the company – 4 hours

How to manage an occupational health and safety plan 1 hour
First aid and use of first aid kit 3 hours

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Intensive Course: Occupational Risk Prevention
2026-03-13 08:00 - 12:00
20-hour course in which you will obtain the skills to analyze risks in the work areas and propose preventive measures.
Hybrid – Members Q950 – Non-members Q1050
Dr. Marco A. Urizar
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Particulate matter and emissions.
2026-03-17 09:00 - 10:00
Learn the difference between particulate matter measurements and air quality emissions.
Presented by the Guatemalan Center for Cleaner Production
Virtual at no cost
Carlos Recinos
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Course: Tagging and Blocking - April 2026
2026-04-23 08:00 - 12:00 | VESTEX, 5th Ave. 5-55, Europlaza Torre 1, Level 7, Offices 703 and 704. Zone 14. , Guatemala, Guatemala, 01014, Guatemala
Labeling and Blocking Course (LOTO)
Accident prevention and control of hazardous energies in industrial maintenance

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This course is fully booked.

Partners
Q350
Non-members
Q400

Modality
On-site

Date
April 23rd
8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Taught by
Dr. Marco Aurelio Urizar

Is this course for you?

Aimed at maintenance workers who wish to strengthen their knowledge in industrial safety and risk prevention during machinery repair or intervention processes.

What will you learn in this course?
✔ Identification of hazardous energies (electrical, thermal, kinetic, among others)✔ How to develop a lockout and tagout procedure (LOTO)✔ Correct use of lockout devices according to the type of equipment✔ Application of measures to prevent occupational accidents✔ Good practices in safe maintenance.

Program content
Contents: 3 modules
1. Types of energy:

Kinetic energy
Thermal energy
Electric power

2. Locking devices:

Types of devices
Correct use according to equipment

3. LOTO Procedures:

Device requirements
Sequence of the basic procedure
Lockout/tagout procedure

Space for this course is full.

Mind in balance
2026-05-19 09:00 - 11:00
Strategies for health care in the workplace
Presented by Dr. Marco A. Urizar
Virtual at no cost
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Chemical risk
2026-05-28 09:00 - 11:00
Safe handling of hazardous materials in the textile industry. Main hazards. Inventory. Compatibility.
Presented by Dr. Marco A. Urizar
Virtual at no cost
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Immediate Response: First Aid Kit
2026-06-09 09:00 - 11:00
Identification, organization and use of first aid kit supplies.
Presented by Dr. Marco A. Urizar
Virtual at no cost
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Basic principles of accident investigation methodology
2026-06-23 09:00 - 11:00
Basic concepts. Importance of research for prevention. Key steps in the investigation.
Presented by Dr. Marco A. Urizar
Virtual at no cost
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Intensive Course: Occupational Safety and Health - August 2026
2026-08-14 08:00 - 2026-09-11 12:00
Recognize occupational hazards in your company
Our intensive course in Occupational Risk Prevention prepares you to create safer and more productive work environments.

Register now

Partners
Q950
Non-members
Q1,050
Modality
Hybrid
Start
August 14
ends
September 11
Diploma
Valid for registration with the Ministry of Labor and Social Security.

Taught by
Dr. Marco Aurelio Urizar

Addressed to:

Occupational Health and Safety Monitors
Workers with specific preventive functions

Graduate profile:
At the end of this course, the graduate will have the professional competencies that will allow him/her to analyze and study the different preventive measures, both at individual and collective level, that must be used in Risk Prevention in the tasks and processes of the clothing and textile sector.

Content: 4 modules
Basic Concepts of Occupational Safety and Health – 4 hours

Basics of Risk Prevention
Basic concepts: work and health
Damages and consequences derived from work
Workplace Accidents and Occupational Diseases
OHS legislation, legal framework. Rights and obligations

Identification of Occupational Hazards and Risks – 6 hours

Classification of occupational hazards
Risk identification and assessment methods

The control of workers’ health (SVS) – 6 hours

Basic concepts of epidemiological surveillance: What is it?
Basic Concepts of Industrial Safety and Preventive Measures
Basic concepts of ergonomics and psychosocial risk. Stress, musculoskeletal, assessment tools.

Prevention management and first aid in the company – 4 hours

How to manage an occupational health and safety plan 1 hour
First aid and use of first aid kit 3 hours

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