Each year the Division of Education and Training presents a series of cost-free courses at major population centers throughout the state.
These courses are for both employers and employees, and are typically given over a one-week period in each population center. 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.
The training sessions will be posted below approximately four weeks prior to each session with the classes available for viewing and online registration.
Tuesday, March 24
OSH Overview
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.
Safety and Health Management System
12:30 PM – 3:30 PM
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.
Wednesday, March 25
Powered Industrial Trucks
8:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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.
Noise and Hearing Conservation
12:30 PM – 2:00 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.
Respirable Crystalline Silica
2:00 PM – 3:30 PM
This session explains the requirements of the general industry and construction silica standard. Topics include exposure monitoring, engineering controls, personal protective equipment, and employee training.
Thursday, March 26
Injury/Illness Recordkeeping and Reporting – 0.4 CEU
8:00 AM – 12:00 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®.
Machine Guarding and Lockout/Tagout - 0.4 CEU
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
(0.2 CEU for Electrical License Holders, HVAC License Holders, and Plumbing License Holders, 0.4 CEU for EKU OTI)
This session will illustrate common guarding techniques and principles for machinery and equipment commonly found in a manufacturing environment. Specific standards in 1910 Subpart O, Machinery and Machine Guarding will be discussed. In addition, the course will familiarize participants with 29 CFR 1910.147 for the control of hazardous energy and Kentucky’s lockout/tagout standard, 803 KAR 2:309. It demonstrates the energy isolation methods relating to the various hazardous energy sources associated with machinery, equipment, and processes used in industry. Topics addressed include training requirements, documentation required, hardware, and group procedures and more. This course offers .4 CEU from the Eastern Kentucky University – OSHA Training Institute Education Center®.