Kentucky
Labor Cabinet to Hold Free OSHA Training in Lexington Next Month
FRANKFORT, Ky. (February 12, 2018) – The Kentucky Labor Cabinet will host
free OSHA training in Lexington from March 12-16. The week-long workplace
safety seminar is a part of the Labor Cabinet’s Population Center Training
series which are held in various cities across the state throughout the year.
Population Center Training courses are for
both employers and employees and are typically given over a one-week period at
each location. The courses are designed to outline the requirements
contained in the various subparts of the General Industry and Construction
Standards, covering both safety and health issues. All classes are free of
charge and open to the public.
What:
Lexington Population Center Training
When:
Monday, March 12, 2018 – Friday, March 16, 2018
Where:
Hyatt Place
2001 Bryant Place
Lexington, KY 40509
Register online HERE
Monday, March 12, 2018
Overview of the Kentucky OSH Program 8:30am - 11:30am
This course discusses the obligation
to provide a safe and healthy workplace, free from recognized hazards. Topics
of discussion include the operations of the Kentucky Occupational Safety and
Health Program, including enforcement and voluntary compliance services, and
safety and health topics currently being considered for future standards and
policies.
Hazard Communication 1:00pm - 4:00pm
This course covers the basic
requirements of 29 CFR 1910.1200 and the revised provision of the standard as
they relate to the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of
Chemicals (GHS). Attendees will learn
about the revised standard, which will include chemical hazard classification,
written program requirements, container labeling and other forms of warning,
safety data sheets, and associated phase-in dates for the new requirements
under GHS.
Tuesday, March 13, 2018
Injury and Illness Recordkeeping 8:00am - 12:00pm
This course is for those persons
responsible for maintaining the revised injury and illness records. The forms
300, 301, 300A will be covered. The regulations and guidelines for
recordkeeping will be discussed, as well as the compliance directive that the
Kentucky OSH compliance officer will use to evaluate records. Time permitting,
a recordkeeping example workshop will also be part of the course. (CEUs
available for this class from OSHA OTI)
Bloodborne Pathogens 1:00pm - 4:00pm
This course explains the measures that
must be implemented to protect employees from the hazards of occupational
exposure to blood and other potentially infectious materials containing
bloodborne pathogens, such as hepatitis B virus, and human immunodeficiency
virus. Topics of discussion include: applicable definitions; infection control;
engineering and work practice controls; including universal precautions;
personal protective equipment; housekeeping; medical evaluations; warning signs
and labels; and, training of employees.
Wednesday, March 14, 2018
New Silica Standard 8:30am - 11:30am
This course will cover OSHA’s Final
Rule for Exposure to Respirable Crystalline Silica that was published on March
25, 2016. The new rule covers specifics
for General Industry and Construction including: the history of silica, the new
Permissible Exposure Limit (PEL) vs. the previous PEL formula, exposure
assessment, regulated areas, engineering controls, personal protective
equipment, medical surveillance, recordkeeping and compliance dates for General
Industry and Construction. Engineering and work practice controls for Table 1
in construction will also be included.
Walking Working Surfaces 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Attendees can learn about the
requirements carried by 1910, Subpart D. Included in this class are the
requirements for working on elevated surfaces from fixed and portable ladders. Methods
for identifying and correcting hazards typical to the general industry
workplace are presented with thought-provoking classroom discussion.
Thursday, March 15, 2018
Commercial Fall Protection Part 1 8:30am - 11:30am
Part 1 of the Fall Protection course
will cover recent changes in the OSHA Federal and State Fall Protection
standards for general industry and construction including the newly proposed
changes to the ANZI Fall Protection Standards System. Topics include: the
requirements to provide a fall protection system; the description and
requirements for the various types of fall protection systems; training; and,
associated requirements.
Commercial Fall Protection Part 2 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Part 2 of the Fall Protection course
will provide hands-on training in Personal Fall Arrest Systems (PFAS) and Fall
Restraint Systems, as well as Retractable Life Lines, Lanyards, and anchorages.
Students should be prepared to don and doff harnesses, ladder belts, and
attached devices such as retractable lanyards and lanyards. Attendees are
encouraged to bring gloves rated for rigging and climbing to use while handling
devices. There is no climbing in the class.
Friday, March 16, 2018
Wage and Hour 8:30am - 9:30am
This session provides an overview of
Kentucky wage and hour laws, such as minimum wage, overtime, recordkeeping,
illegal deductions, and payment of wages.
KYSAFE and Elearning 9:30am - 10:30am
This session provides an overview of
the free training modules and webinars available as part of the KYSAFE online
training resource.
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