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.
Upcoming KYSAFE Training Events
Population Center Training
Richmond, KY
September 15-17, 2026
Eastern Kentucky University
Perkins Conference Center, Room 302
4436 Kit Carson Drive
Richmond, KY 40475
Online Registration Coming Soon!
Tuesday, September 15
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 Hazard Recognition
12:30 PM - 3:30 PM
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, September 16
Basic Electrical Safety
8:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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 and Lockout/Tagout (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 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®.
Thursday, September 17
Injury/Illness Recordkeeping and Reporting (0.4 CEU
8:30 AM - 12:30 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®.
Hazard Communication Update
1:30 PM - 4:30 PM
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.