May 2015
Hazard Communication (train the trainer)
This one day course is designed to teach participants how to provide Hazard Communication training. At the completion of this course the participant should be able to return to their workplace and provide this training to other employees which is required annually for all New York State public sector employees who may be exposed to chemical products as part of their job, e.g. DPW and Highway workers, fire fighters, medical facility personnel, custodians and technicians. The program will review OSHA's…
Find out more »June 2015
Workplace Violence- Section 27-b State Labor Law (train the trainer)
This one half day program is designed to provide training to public employers on the requirements of the law, how to conduct workplace risk evaluations, how to complete a policy and what training requirements exist. Each participant will receive a model policy that can be completed in order to bring them into compliance. Note: NYS Labor law Section 27-b requires public employers to perform a workplace evaluation or risk evaluation at each worksite and to develop and implement programs to…
Find out more »August 2015
CANCELLED: Work Zone and Flagger Training
THIS TRAINING HAS BEEN CANCELLED This 3 hour training program will highlight the New York State Department of Transportation and Federal MUTCD (Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices) basic work zone requirements as they relate to New York and Federal requirements, covering Maintenance and Protection of Traffic (M&PT), Devices and Placement, and the NYS DOT required work zone flagger procedures as required per the NYS Department of Transportation specification 619-3.02(L)(1). Please be aware that school personnel directing traffic should…
Find out more »September 2015
Emergency Management Planning (train the trainer)
This one day course is intended to provide attendees with information on the requirements for organizational emergency management/action plans and includes a review of the applicable OSHA standard; plan components; and approaches to employee training and conducting emergency drills. Additionally, response actions for specific types of emergencies will be discussed, as well as incident command and public information. All places of employment are required to have an emergency action plan and all public sector employees need annual training on the…
Find out more »Safety and Health Management
This one day course will focus on effective strategies to manage organizations safety and health programs. Topics will include: Costs of illnesses and injuries How to measure safety performance OSHA Regulations and Inspection Process How to start and manage an Employee Safety and Health Committee How to conduct Accident Investigations Recordkeeping requirements associated with OSHA regulations and Safety and Health Programs
Find out more »October 2015
The Business Aspects of Safety
Many small businesses don’t have the resources available for safety training. This fact increases the likelihood that workers will suffer injuries and illnesses on the job. In an effort to support business in the Capital Region, the Northeastern New York Safety & Health Council, Inc. is excited to offer this three (3) day FREE training program funded by the New York State Hazard Abatement Board. The courses are geared toward new supervisors and managers and designed to help these businesses…
Find out more »Conducting Workplace Safety Audits
This one day course is designed to provide attendees with the necessary tools and knowledge to conduct audits of their workplace and identify safety and health hazards. A checklist covering many basic OSHA compliance requirements will be provided. Topics will include: How to conduct an audit How to document results Following-up on findings
Find out more »Personal Protective Equipment
This 3-hour course is designed to provide attendees with information regarding the selection, maintenance, and use of PPE in the workplace. Hazards exist in every workplace, in many different forms. This course will provide information on how to identify these workplace hazards. OSHA 29 CFR 1910.132 requires that employers shall assess each workplace to determine what hazards may be present. In addition, OSHA requires employers to provide training to each employee who must use PPE. The training must cover: situations…
Find out more »Rigging Equipment Use and Inspection
Participants in this one half day course will learn how to use and inspect all types of rigging equipment including ropes, hooks, chains and slings, as well as learn about basic hoisting safety. There will be discussion of sling ratings and calculations, and the forces involved in materials handling. This program is appropriate for maintenance mechanics and other employees responsible for using rigging and other materials handing equipment.
Find out more »November 2015
Accident Investigation
This half day course will teach you how to properly and effectively investigate accidents. After completion of this course, you will be able to determine the cause of an accident, what corrective actions to take to prevent future accidents, as well as how to properly document an investigation.
Find out more »December 2015
Permit Required Confined Space Entry
This half day course is intended to provide confined space entrants, attendants, supervisors, and program administrators with information on the hazards of, and the requirements for, identification of and entry into confined spaces. Topics will include: the requirements of OSHA 29CFR 1910.146; written programs and entry permits; hazard recognition; confined space assessment techniques and rescue provisions. There are often misconceptions about who this regulation applies to. If you have pits, vaults, tanks, storm drains, septic cleanouts, boilers, machinery enclosures, or…
Find out more »February 2016
Safety and Health Management
This one day course will focus on effective strategies to manage organizations safety and health programs. Topics will include: Costs of illnesses and injuries How to measure safety performance OSHA Regulations and Inspection Process How to start and manage an Employee Safety and Health Committee How to conduct Accident Investigations Recordkeeping requirements associated with OSHA regulations and Safety and Health Programs
Find out more »The Business Aspects of Safety
Many small businesses don’t have the resources available for safety training. This fact increases the likelihood that workers will suffer injuries and illnesses on the job. In an effort to support business in the Capital Region, the Northeastern New York Safety & Health Council, Inc. is excited to offer this three (3) day FREE training program funded by the New York State Hazard Abatement Board. The courses are geared toward new supervisors and managers and designed to help these businesses…
Find out more »Safety and Health Management for Supervisors
Many small businesses don’t have the resources available for safety training. This fact increases the likelihood that workers will suffer injuries and illnesses on the job. In an effort to support business in the Capital Region, the Northeastern New York Safety & Health Council, Inc. is excited to offer this three (3) day FREE training program funded by the New York State Hazard Abatement Board. The courses are geared toward new supervisors and managers and designed to help these businesses…
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