Kentucky
Labor Cabinet to Hold Free OSHA Training in Louisville Next Month
FRANKFORT, Ky. (March 12, 2018) – The Kentucky Labor Cabinet will host free OSHA training in Louisville from April 16-20.
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:
Louisville Population Center Training
When:
Monday, April 16, 2018 – Friday, April 20, 2018
Where:
University of Louisville Shelby Campus
Founders Union Building, Room 6
Louisville, KY 40218
Register online HERE
Monday, April 16, 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, April 17, 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 300,
301, 300A forms will be covered. The regulations and guidelines for
recordkeeping will be discussed, as well as the compliance directive that Kentucky
OSH uses 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 the 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, April 18, 2018
Walking Working Surfaces 8:30am - 11:30am
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.
Personal Protective Equipment in General Industry 1:00pm - 4:00pm
This course provides an overview of
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), as covered under the 29 CFR 1910.132-138
standard. It is intended for individuals who may be required to use PPE while
performing their assigned work duties. Topics include an explanation of the PPE
standards, how to properly use and care for PPE, and the limitations of PPE. Guidance
will also be provided on how to perform the required PPE hazard assessment for
each job in the workplace.
Thursday, April 19, 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 non-retractable 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, April 20, 2018
Wage & Hour Overview 8:30am - 10:00am
This session provides an overview of
Kentucky wage and hour laws, such as minimum wage, overtime, recordkeeping,
illegal deductions and payment of wages.
KySafe eLearning Overview 10:15am - 11:15am
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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