FRANKFORT, Ky. (July 3, 2018) – The Kentucky Labor Cabinet will host free OSHA training in Bowling Green July 9-12. The week-long workplace safety seminar is a part of the Division of Occupational Safety & Health Education & Training’s (also known as KY Safe) Population Center Training series which holds trainings 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.
Last year, the Labor Cabinet conducted six trainings across the Commonwealth for over 1,600 attendees. In addition, 254 free onsite visits, or “consultative surveys,” were conducted with various employers. As a result of these confidential surveys, employers corrected 1,790 serious conditions that could have affected up to 55,136 employees resulting in potential enforcement penalties of up to $12,530,000.
For more information on how your business can receive a consultative survey to help identify safety and health hazards, please visit KY Safe here. Watch a consultative survey video here.
What: Free Occupational Safety and Health Training
When: July 9 – 12, 2018
Where: Holiday Inn University Plaza
1021 Wilkinson Trace
Bowling Green, KY 42103
Register online here.
Monday – July 9
Class 1
Overview of the Kentucky OSH Program 8:30 – 11:30 a.m.
This course discusses the obligation to employers 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.
Class 2
Hazard Communication/Global Harmonization 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.
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 – July 10
Class 3
Injury and Illness Recordkeeping 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
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 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)
Class 4
Bloodborne Pathogens 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.
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 – July 11
Class 5
Confined Spaces 8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
This course explains the regulations regarding entry into and working in confined spaces. Topics include: confined spaces found in the workplace and the hazards associated with them; the regulatory impact of the 1910.146 standard; developing a written program; training employees; permit systems; rescue; and, employee participation.
Class 6
Personal Protective Equipment 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
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 – July 12
Class 7
Fall Protection Part 1 8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
This course covers recent changes in the OSHA Federal and State Fall Protection standards for general industry and construction including the new and 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.
Class 8
Fire Protection, Exits and Planning 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
This course covers: 1910, Subpart E: Exit Routes, Emergency Action Plans, and Fire Prevention Plans; Subpart F: Fire Protection. Participants will learn how to develop and implement effective Emergency Action and Fire Prevention Plans, as well as maintain exit routes. Additionally, classification of fires, fire extinguishment methods, fire detection systems, and employee alarm systems will be addressed.
Friday – July 13, 2018
Class 9
Wage & Hour Overview 8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
This session provides an overview of Kentucky wage and hour laws, such as minimum wage, overtime, recordkeeping, illegal deductions and payment of wages.
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