Continuing education units approved for specific classes.
See class descriptions for more information.
Tuesday, October 28
OSH Overview and HB398 Legislative Updates
8:30 AM - 10:00 AM
This 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.
Wages & Hours 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.
Crystalline Silica
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
Crystalline silica dust can be found across a wide range of industries, and exposure can lead to respiratory issues for workers. Attend this course to learn about 29 CFR 1910.1053 and 1926.1153, occupational exposure standards for general industry and construction. This session will cover exposure assessment, methods of compliance, employee training, and also includes a discussion on manufactured countertops.
Noise and Hearing Conservation
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
This session explains the composition of sound, the instrumentation and criteria used to determine excessive noise levels, the effects of noise on the hearing mechanism, personal protective equipment, and basic noise control. Other topics include hearing conservation requirements, employee exposure monitoring, audiometric testing, hearing protection, employee training, and related recordkeeping.
Wednesday, October 29
Powered Industrial Trucks
8:30 AM - 10:00AM
(0.15 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.
Warehousing
10:00AM - 11:30 AM
This training identifies common hazards associated with the warehousing and distribution industries and possible solutions and controls to these hazards, including: walking working surfaces, powered industrial trucks, materials handling and more.
Trenching and Excavation
12:30 PM - 3:30 PM
(0.2 CEU for Electrical License Holders, HVAC License Holders, Plumbing License Holders)
This session addresses 29 CFR 1926 Subpart P, Excavations. Topics include soil classification and instrumentation, shoring techniques, trench boxes, competent person, and excavation hazards.
Thursday, October 30
Basic Electrical Safety
8:30 AM - 10:00AM
(0.15 CEU for Electrical License Holders)
This session addresses the basic requirements related to the approval, installation, and use of electrical equipment and devices. The presentation is built around the general industry standards established in 29 CFR 1910, Subpart S, Electrical. Topics include installation of electrical equipment, commonly cited approval and installation violations, an overview of the equipment approval process, cord marking requirements, and basic hazards found in commonly made electrical wiring issues. The presentation includes group-based and hands-on learning activities.
Machine Guarding
10:00AM - 11:30 AM
(0.15 CEU for Electrical License Holders, HVAC License Holders, and Plumbing License Holders)
This session addresses 29 CFR 1910, Subpart O, Machinery and Machine Guarding and associated industry standards. Topics include point-of-operation safeguarding methods, safe operating procedures, and design expectations as well as inspection, maintenance, and training requirements.
Injury/Illness Recordkeeping and Legislative Updates on Reporting
12:30 PM - 4:30 PM
(0.2 CEU for Electrical License Holders, HVAC License Holders, and Plumbing License Holders, 0.4 CEU for EKU OTI)
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®.