Northeastern New York Safety & Health
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SEPTEMBER
OCTOBER
NOVEMBER
2008 Training Schedule
This is a listing of scheduled courses offered by our
Council through November 2008. To register, please complete this form and
return with payment, to NENY Safety & Health Council, 45 Colvin
Avenue, Albany, NY 12206. You can also register online here . Please be sure
to indicate which course and date you will be attending. All of the
above courses are held at our training facility located at 45 Colvin
Avenue, unless otherwise indicated. For more information call
518-438-2365 or email Susan Johnson at johnson2@nycap.rr.com
CANCELLATION POLICY: Registration fee
less a $15 service charge per person will be refunded if cancellation
is made more than one week in advance. If less than one week prior to
the seminar, a “credit certificate” will be issued upon request,
redeemable as registration for any similarly priced future seminar (to
be used within 1-year of issuance)
National Safety Council’s
Advanced Safety Certificate (ASC) Programs
ASC is National Safety Council’s program for the development of safety
professionals. ASC targets skills that increase compliance with
regulatory standards, improve productivity and enhance employee
participation in the safety and health process. Successful completion
of three courses is necessary to earn National Safety Council’s Advance
Safety Certificate. The Principles of Occupational Safety & Health
(POSH) must be one of the three; Safety Management Techniques,
Fundamentals of Industrial Hygiene and Safety Training Methods are the
other options.
NATIONAL SAFETY COUNCIL MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS
& PRIVILEGES
- Publications
- Safety & Health Magazine
- OSHA Up-To-Date or Traffic Safety magazine (choice)
- Family Safety & Health
- Injury Facts
- Membership Advantage newsletter
- National Awards Program
- Member Pricing on programs, products, services (20%
discount)
- On-line and direct access to Library Services
- Members-Only Website
- Local Chapter Features
- Advanced Safety Certificate Training
- Train-The-Trainer Programs
- Defensive Driving Courses (DDC) – point/insurance
reduction
- Emergency Care Training – First Aid, CPR, AED,
Bloodborne Pathogens
- OSHA Compliance Training
- Member prices on products and programs
To join today or for more Information call 518-438-2365
or visit our Membership page.
Prevention Strategies for Construction's Focus Four Hazards
September 15 (8:30am-4:30pm)
Member: FREE Non-Member: FREE
This one-day free program, funded by OSHA's Susan B. Harwood grant, will show small business owners, employers and/or managers how to
prevent falls and injuries in the workplace. Learn to identify the Focus Four Hazard areas: falls, electrocution, excavation and
trenching, and struck-by; define commonly used terms relating to, and recognize, regulatory standards and requirements pertaining to the
Focus Four Hazards; identify specific prevention strategies for the Focus Four Hazards that cause the most injuries and fatalities;
identify specific prevention strategies for the Focus Four Hazards by incidents; recognize risk-taking behaviors relating to the Focus
Four Hazards and identify methods for addressing them.

CEVO Ambulance 3 Train-the-Trainer
September 25, 2008 (9:00am- 4:00pm)
Member: $325 Non-Member: $425
Newly revised, this program adapts proven defensive driving techniques to the unique nature of ambulance work, training drivers to
navigate traffic safety in emergency and non-emergency situations. Topics covered include adverse weather conditions; blind spots and
cushion of safety; intersections, passing & lane changes; safe backing and parking; scanning and traffic hazard identification; vehicle
handling, design and inspection. Participants will receive the CEVO Ambulance 3 Instructor Kit which includes a fully-scripted Instructor
Guide, video presentation on VHS or DVD, group discussion diagrams to reinforce key coaching points (on DVD or in Power-Point on CD-ROM)
and reproducible observational checklist.

National Safety Council's DDC 6-NY Instructor Development Course
October 7-9, 2008 (8:30am-4pm each day)
Member: $300 Non-Member: $375
Driver error causes 62% of all motor vehicle crashes. Research shows that learning critical defensive driving techniques can significantly
reduce accidents and save lives. DDC 6-NY, the premier point/insurance reduction program, is the course that should be part of every
experienced driver's education. Including it in your driver training program can significantly reduce the number of collisions and
citations your drivers experience. During this 3-day course, you'll gain the confidence and knowledge to be an effective trainer.
For additional information on becoming a DDC 6-NY Instructor and/or Training Agency, please contact the office at 518-438-2365.
APPLICATIONS MUST BE PRE-APPROVED.

Principles of Occupational Safety & Health (POSH) - an ASC program
October 20-24, 2008 (12noon-4pm Monday, 8am-4pm Tuesday-Thursday, 8am-12noon Friday)
Member: $1195 Non-Member: $1550
Earn your Certificate in Principles of Safety by completing POSH. The objective of POSH is to provide students with the knowledge
and skills to effectively organize and operate a safety program for any size or type of industry. This intensive 30-hour course is
a comprehensive overview of safety management, going beyond compliance to best practices. It shows you how to identify and target
specific safety risks facing your organization and take proactive steps to minimize or even eliminate them. Get a balanced
perspective on occupational safety and health issues. Learn to identify hazards and take actions to prevent incidents and related
costs. Build skills to develop and implement a proactive and preventative safety plan. Examine real-life case studies that help
you avoid mistakes and maximize the effectiveness of your safety initiatives. Increase your competence and confidence on the job.
Learn how to raise awareness and lower the risk of injuries. 3 NSC CEU's awarded

First Aid and CPR/AED Instructor Development Course
November 4-7, 2008 (9:00 am - 4:30 pm)
Member: $350 Non-Member: $450
National Safety Council's course is perfect for organizations that regularly train people in First Aid, CPR and/or AED and are looking for
the most current and effective training program available. The courses are your tool for training employees or the general public on the
latest skills, techniques and expertise in life-saving procedures.
This dynamic 4-day course is divided into two parts. In the first part, candidates will participate as students in the actual
First Aid, CPR and AED courses they will be teaching. In the second part, candidates learn effective training methods and try their
hands at evaluating CPR skill performances, AED presentations and skill demonstrations. Upon successful completion you will obtain
official certification to teach these emergency care courses.

Coaching the Lift Truck Operator Train-the-Trainer
November 7, 2008 (9:00am-4:00pm)
Member: $550 Non-Member: $650
Member: $200* Non-Member: $300*
Learn how to train your lift truck operators using the National Safety
Council's Coaching the Lift Truck Operator training program. Upon completion
of this one-day seminar you'll be able to: Identify operator training
requirements and definitions from OSHA and NIOSH - Recognize the skills
required for safe operation and maintenance of powered industrial trucks
- Develop an in-house operator training program that meets and exceeds OSHA
requirements using NSC's Coaching the Lift Truck Operator packaged training
program - Design exercises to evaluate hands-on performance by operators -
Educate non-operators on how to work safely around powered industrial trucks.
E Each attendee receives one Operator Response Book plus the complete Coaching
the Lift Truck Operator Instructor Kit (including Leader's Guide, 2 VHS set and transparencies).
*Additional employees from the same organization may attend at a reduced rate and receive only
the Leader's Guide and one Operator Response Book.

Safety Management Techniques - an ASC Program
November 17-21, 2008 (start Monday 12 noon - ends Friday 12 noon)
Member: $1195 Non-Member: $1550
Based on sound safety, management, quality and performance technology principles, Safety Management Techniques is a 30-hour course that
will help you manage employees and/or projects in your safety and health efforts. Program content, case studies, exercises and
discussions focus on the practical knowledge and skills required to effectively deal with safety-related organizational practices,
environmental conditions, and human relations issues.
You will examine your function and leadership role as a safety and health practitioner as special knowledge and skills are covered in
the course. As a special review activity, you’ll assess your own organization’s safety and health practices and create a
management plan that you can take back to your facility for implementation. 3 NSC CEU’s awarded

In addition to the courses listed, NENY Safety &
Health Council offers a variety of other occupational, driving and
emergency care courses. All of our courses can also be offered on-site.
Please contact us at 518-438-2365 for more information.
