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​​​​​​​​​​​​​June 4 - 7, 2024

Somerset Community College – Cooper Building, Room 100
808 Monticello Street, Somerset, KY  42501 

Continuing Education Units approved for specific classes.  See class descriptions for more information.​
Tuesday, June 4
Safety and Health Management System
8:30 AM - 10:00 AM

Every workplace or business should have an effective safety and health management program with all responsibilities outlined. Participants will learn how to implement a workplace Safety and Health Management Program (SHMP) according to OSH’s Recommended Practices for Safety and Health Programs and related guidance. The course covers management commitment, employee involvement, worksite analysis, accident prevention, and training. A SHMP is key to reducing the numbers and severity of workplace injuries and illnesses. 


​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.  


​Health & Safety Hazard Recognition
12:30 PM - 3:30 PM
(0.2 CEU for Electrical License Holders, HVAC License Holders, Plumbing License Holders)

This session provides basic procedures to identify potential health and safety hazards for persons responsible for safety and health in the workplace that lack expertise in industrial hygiene and occupational safety.  Topics include how to anticipate, recognize, evaluate, and control health and safety hazards in the workplace.  Other topics include the types of hazards common to the workplace and an overview of hazard monitoring methodology as well as the hierarchy of controls used to determine practical and appropriate ways to eliminate or reduce the likelihood or severity of hazards.


​Wednesday, June 5
Crystalline Respiratory Silica
8:30 AM - 11:30 AM



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.


​Thursday, June 6
Basic Electrical Safety
8:30 AM - 11:30 AM
(0.2 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.


​Injury/Illness Recordkeeping and 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 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®.  


​Friday, June 7
Trenching & Excavation
8:30 AM - 11:30 AM
(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.


​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.