CREST

CREST, Corporation for Re-Employment and Safety Training, is a 501-(c)(5) non-profit organization sponsored by the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) designed to provide job re-entry and safety training services. For more information about CREST and services available to IAM members and their employers follow the links below.

CREST's Mission Training Available From CREST Return to Work Programs
CREST's Funding Past Training Classes Shared Commitment

District Lodge 110 Locals Participate in Fleet Readiness Center Safety Fair at Cherry Point N.C.

Wed. January 25, 2012

On January 9, 2012 a Safety Fair was held at the Marine Corps Air Station known as Cherry Point near Havelock, North Carolina.

I.A.M. C.R.E.S.T. Joint Labor/Management Safety Training Accident/Incident and Near Miss Prevention Program

Tue. January 03, 2012

This week IAM C.R.E.S.T. is providing classroom and hands-on-training on Accident / Incident and Near Miss and other Safety & Health topics to both labor unions and management safety members at the MillerCoors Brewery facility.

IAM CREST/DOT Pipeline and Hazardous Material Safety Administration Trainers Exchange held Sept. 26-30, 2011 in Union, Washington

Fri. October 14, 2011

During the week of Sept. 26-30, 2011, I.A.M. C.R.E.S.T Associate DOT Instructors participated in a Trainers Exchange held in Union Washington.

Youth Transition to Work (YTTW) Program Trainees Complete an OSHA 10 Hour Class at IAM District Lodge15 in Lyndhurst, NJ.

Fri. September 16, 2011

On September 9 -10, 2011, a class of 11 trainees from the Youth Transition to Work program completed an OSHA 10 hour Outreach Training session presented by IAM CREST at IAM District Lodge 15.

Alaska Airlines Hazardous Material Enhancement Awareness Train the Trainer Program in Anchorage Alaska

Fri. August 19, 2011

During the week of August 15 – 19, 2011, four I.A.M. C.R.E.S.T Associate Instructors from IAM Local Lodge 601, District 142 at Alaska Airlines in Anchorage Alaska, completed a Train the Trainer program that will help them to train others about the hazards of shipping dangerous goods in the airline industry.

I.A.M. C.R.E.S.T Instructors from United Airlines completed Dangerous Goods Train-the-Trainer program

Mon. July 18, 2011

During the week of July 18-22, 2011, eight I.A.M. C.R.E.S.T Instructors from United Airlines, completed a 40 hour Dangerous Goods Train-the-Trainer program designed specifically for the Airline Industry.

I.A.M. C.R.E.S.T Instructors from United Airlines completed Dangerous Goods Train-the-Trainer program

Mon. July 11, 2011

During the week of July 11-15, 2011, six I.A.M. C.R.E.S.T Instructors from United Airlines, completed a 40 hour Dangerous Goods Train-the-Trainer program designed specifically for the Airline Industry.

Hawaiian Airlines AC/GSE Mechanic’s Hazardous Material Train-The-Trainer

Mon. June 13, 2011

During the week of June 13-17, 2011, three members from IAM District Lodge 142 and Local Lodge 1979 at Hawaiian Airlines – AC Mechanic’s, completed the Hazardous Material AC/GSE Mechanic’s Awareness Training Train-the-Trainer Course at Local Lodge 1979 located in Honolulu, Hawaii.

United Airlines Pipeline Hazardous Materials 40-Hour Hazardous Material Train-the-Trainer Course Dulles International Airport

Mon. April 11, 2011

During the week of April 11–15, 2011, four I.A.M. C.R.E.S.T Instructors from United Airlines, completed a 40 hour Dangerous Goods Train-the-Trainer program designed specifically for the Airline Industry.

United Airlines Pipeline and Hazardous Materials 40-Hour Hazardous Material Instructor Train-The-Trainer Course

Mon. March 07, 2011

During the week of March 6-1, 2011, twelve members from IAM District Lodge 141, ten from Local Lodge 1487 Chicago O’Hare and two from Local Lodge 1351 Seattle working at United Airlines, completed the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials 40-Hour Hazardous Material Instructor Train-The-Trainer Course held at Local Lodge 1487 located in Chicago, Illinois.

Hawaiian and United Airlines Dangerous Goods Awareness Train the Trainer Program for the Airline Industry

Mon. February 14, 2011

During the week of February 14–18, 2011, two trainers from United Airlines, and 4 from Hawaiian Airlines Operations completed a 40 hour Dangerous Goods Train-the-Train program designed specifically for the Airline Industry.

US Airways Dangerous Goods Awareness Train the Trainer Program for the Airline Industry

Mon. January 24, 2011

During the week of January 17 – 21, 2011, District Lodge Representatives Anthony D’Aloiso and Rich Howell participated in a Module Development Workshop for training materials to be used in an awareness training program through a grant awarded IAM CREST by the Pipeline Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) to Hazardous Material Workers.

Setting Up a Joint Labor/Management Review

Tue. January 04, 2011

During this December 15th and 16th session, I.A.M. C.R.E.S.T provided classroom and hands-on training on a Two-Day Supervisor and Union Representatives Review of Setting Up a Joint Labor/Management Safety and Health Committee and thier Written Plan.

Setting Up a Joint Labor/Management Review

Tue. January 04, 2011
During this December 13th and 14th session, I.A.M. C.R.E.S.T is provided classroom and hands-on training on a Two-Day Supervisor and Union Representatives Review of Setting Up a Joint Labor/Management Safety and Health Committee and thier Written Plan.

HMAT TRAINERS’ EXCHANGE and TECHNICAL SKILLS WORKSHOP

Mon. November 15, 2010

During the week of November 14-19, 2010, 18 members from in IAM District Lodges 141, 142 and 143 and 7 IAM CREST Staff attended a two Part HMIT Trainers’ Exchange and Workshop held in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Hawaiian Airlines AC/GSE Mechanic’s Hazardous Material Worker Module Development and Train-The-Trainer

Mon. November 01, 2010

During the week of November 1-5, 2010, three members from IAM District Lodge 142 and Local Lodge 1979 at Hawaiian Airlines – AC/GSE Mechanic’s, completed developing the Hazardous Material AC/GSE Mechanic’s Awareness Training Course Modules at Local Lodge 1979 located in Honolulu, Hawaii.

Hawaiian Airlines Hazardous Material Worker Train-The-Trainer

Mon. November 01, 2010

During the week of November 1-5, 2010, five members from IAM District Lodge 141 at Hawaiian Airlines – Operations, completed the Hazardous Material Awareness Training Train-the-Trainer Course at Local Lodge 1979 located in Honolulu, Hawaii.