Ashland Population Center Training
Ashland Community and Technical College
Teleconference Room (L275), Learning Resource Center Building
1400 College Dr., Ashland, KY 41101
(LRC Building is on the left when in the parking lot)
Continuing Education Units approved for specific classes.
See class descriptions for more information.
Tuesday, September 24
OSH Overview/Heat Illness
8:30 AM - 10:00 AM
This dual session discusses the obligation to provide a safe and healthy workplace free from recognized hazards. Topics include Kentucky Occupational Safety and Health Program activity including enforcement and voluntary consultation services, as well as current safety and health topics.
Also, the basics of heat, your body’s metabolism and how it plays a role in heat related illness will be discussed. Other topics include how humidity plays a role in heat exposure, how to survey a workplace for heat related issues as well as the signs and symptoms of heat related illness.
Wage & Hour Overview
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
This session is presented by the Department of Workplace Standards Division of Wages and Hours. This division is responsible for the administration and enforcement of Kentucky’s laws related to minimum wage, overtime, rest and lunch breaks, payment of wages, recordkeeping, wage deductions, check stubs, and child labor.
Bloodborne Pathogens
12:30 PM - 3:30 PM
(0.2 CEU for Electrical License Holders, HVAC License Holders, Plumbing License Holders)
This session explains the requirements of 29 CFR 1910.1030, Bloodborne Pathogens. The presentation examines how to reduce or eliminate employee exposure to blood or other potentially infectious materials for employees with non-routine exposure, such as first aid responders. Topics include components of a written Exposure Control Plan, engineering and work practice controls, universal precautions, personal protective equipment, housekeeping, warning signs and labels, employee training, and recordkeeping.
Wednesday, September 25
Fall Protection
8:30 AM - 11:30 AM
(0.2 CEU for Electrical License Holders, HVAC License Holders, Plumbing License Holders)
This session addresses the fall protection standards for general industry, construction, and associated industry standards. Topics include requirements to provide a fall protection system, description, and requirements for the various types of fall protection systems, training, and other requirements.
Powered Industrial Trucks
12:30 PM - 3:30 PM
(0.2 CEU for Electrical License Holders, HVAC License Holders, Plumbing License Holders)
This session explains the requirements of 29 CFR 1910.178, Powered Industrial Trucks (PITs). Topics include the selection and use of gasoline, electric, and liquid petroleum gas PITs, battery charging, dock boards, safety provisions, traffic rules, safe operating procedures, inspection of PITs, and equipment found on PITs.
Thursday, September 26
Hazard Communication
8:30 AM - 11:30 AM
(0.2 CEU for Electrical License Holders, HVAC License Holders, Plumbing License Holders)
This session explains the requirements of 29 CFR 1910.1200, Hazard Communication, and an employee's "right-to-know" about the hazards of chemicals to which he/she may be exposed to on the job. Attendees will learn about the development and implementation of a hazard communication program, container labeling, safety data sheets (SDS), trade secrets, and employee training.
Injury/Illness Recordkeeping and Reporting - 0.4 CEU
12:30 PM - 4:30 PM
(0.2 CEU for Electrical License Holders, HVAC License Holders, and Plumbing License Holders, 0.4 CEU for general public)
This session is for persons responsible for maintaining injury and illness records in accordance with 29 CFR 1904, Recording and Reporting Occupational Injuries and Illnesses. Topics include recordkeeping regulations and guidelines, Forms 300, 301, and 301A as well as the compliance directive Kentucky OSH utilizes to evaluate your records. A recordkeeping example workshop is part of the course, time permitting. This course offers .4 CEU from the Eastern Kentucky University – OSHA Training Institute Education Center®.