Needham Risk Management Resource Group, LLC

New York State Department of Labor Mold Refresher Training Course
2026-01-28 08:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Needham Risk Management Training Center, 1955 Ferndale Rd, Castleton-on-Hudson, NY, 12033-9623, United States
This 4-hour course will provide the required refresher training for mold assessors, mold remediation contractors, and mold abatement workers. According to New York State it is unlawful for any contractor to engage in mold assessment, or to advertise or present themselves as a mold assessment contractor, unless they have a valid mold assessment license issued by the New York State Commissioner of Labor.
This training program has been approved by the New York State Department of Labor as it meets the requirements for mold refresher training, including the specifications required to renew a mold assessor, mold remediation contractor, and mold abatement worker license. Upon successful completion of the course, participants will receive a certification of completion, which is necessary to apply for the renewal of your license. Full attendance of the course is required to receive a certificate of completion.
Training topics include an introduction to indoor air quality, the health effects of mold, regulations & guidelines, safe work practices, and state of the art work practices in mold remediation. The training will include presentations, group discussion, and case studies.
Trainer: Michael Needham, CSP, CSC, CFPS, CIT, CHMP, Principal Consultant of Needham Risk Management Resource Group, LLC. Michael is a Licensed Department of Labor Mold Accessor and Certified Safety Professional, Registered Environmental Scientist, Certified Fire Protection Specialist, and a Certified Instructional Trainer. Michael is a Safety and Health Professional, Risk Manager and Trainer with over 30 years of industry experience in the field of environmental, health and safety.

DOT Hazardous Materials Training for Shippers & Carriers
2026-03-20 09:00 - 13:00 | Virtual, Virtual
Instructor: Michael Needham, CSP, CSC, CFPS, CIT, CHMP
United States Department of Transportation Hazardous Materials Regulations require that employees who are involved in defined hazardous materials-related tasks be trained on general awareness, function-specific, and safety and security related to these assignments. Related tasks may include classifying materials, packaging, marking, and labeling, loading and unloading, carrying, developing shipping papers for, or working around hazardous materials.
Hazmat employees must be trained within 90 days of their hire (they may work under the supervision of trained employees in the interim). Re-training must occur each third year.
This program is designed to fulfill these requirements for many aspects of shipping and carrying. A test will be performed at the end of the session, and those that complete the course will receive certification
Who should attend?
All personnel involved in shipping and carrying hazardous materials, including classifying, packaging, marking and labeling, or working around DOT-classified hazardous materials

Virtual DOT Reasonable Suspicion Training
2026-03-30 09:00 - 12:00 | Virtual, Virtual
Department of Transportation Regulations Part 382.603 requires all persons designated to supervise operators of commercial motor vehicles who hold Commercial Driver’s Licenses, receive at least two hours of training on Alcohol Misuse and Controlled Substance use. Supervisors should use this training to determine whether reasonable suspicion exists to require a driver to submit for testing.
Who should attend:

Managers
Administrators or professionals involved with workplace drug & alcohol policy
Those who could be responsible for determining whether cause exists for reasonable suspicion drug or alcohol testing

NFPA 70E – Electrical Safe Work Practices
2026-04-01 09:00 - 15:30 | Virtual, Virtual
After completing this course, participants will be able to:

Identify electrical hazards
Classify electrical hazards and apply techniques and procedures for safe work practices
Identify techniques to create a culture where electrical safety is part of the workplace environment

Topics:

Hazards of Electricity – Shock & Arc Flash/Blast
Electrical safety principles and safety controls
Hazard prevention and site evaluation
Electrical safety and approach boundaries for qualified and unqualified employees
Types of electrical faults and their characteristics
Effects of Arc Flash and Arc Blast
Overview of Arc Flash Boundary Calculations (Annex D)
Selecting flash protection PPE based on incident energy
Selecting PPE using Hazard Risk Classification of NFPA 70E Tables of 130.7C
Review of OSHA subpart S
NFPA 70E 2024 Overview of Annexes
Compliance requirements and mitigation

Who should attend:

Safety Managers
Facility Managers
Electricians
Other electrically qualified persons

Instructor: Michael Needham, CSP, CSC, CFPS, CIT, CHMP

Lockout/Tagout Hazardous Energy Control
2026-04-13 09:00 - 13:00 | Needham Risk Management Training Center, 1955 Ferndale Rd, Castleton-on-Hudson, NY, 12033-9623, United States
Instructor: Michael Needham, CSP, CSC, CFPS, CIT, CHMP
OSHA created the Hazardous Energy Control (“Lockout/Tagout”) standard to cover the servicing and maintenance of machines and equipment that could potentially cause injury to employees. Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) refers to specific practices and procedures to safeguard employees from unexpected energization or start-up of machinery and equipment, or the release of hazardous energy during service of maintenance activities.
This course is designed to cover the OSHA requirements for Lockout/Tagout training per OSHA 29 CFR 1910.147. Attendees will learn terminology, how to prepare for the Lockout process, how to safely release energy, proper locking and tagging procedures, proper testing, and restart of equipment.
The following topics will be covered:

Overview – Lockout/Tagout
Energy Control Plan
Active vs. stored energy
Lockout Devices and Tagout Devices
Authorized personnel and energy isolation devices
Energy dissipation
Installing Lockout/Tagout devices during shift changes
Basic release procedures
Locking out electrical systems

Permit Required Confined Space Entry
2026-04-23 09:00 - 14:30 | Needham Risk Management Training Center, 1955 Ferndale Rd, Castleton-on-Hudson, NY, 12033-9623, United States
This program is designed to provide attendees with an understanding of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s requirements for the management and entry into permit-required confined spaces. We will be discussing both the general industry and construction requirements and the employer’s duties under the regulations.
Topics will include:

Definitions and requirements for confined spaces and permit-required confined spaces.
Employer requirements for inventorying and communicating hazards.
Permit systems.
Equipment necessary for entries.
Rescue services.
Training requirements.
Hands-on entry practice into a space.

Who should attend?
Directors of Facilities, Safety Officers, Confined Space Entrants, Attendants, Entry Supervisors, Maintenance Supervisors, and other interested parties.

Conducting Safety and Health Audits
2026-05-04 09:00 - 15:00 | Needham Risk Management Training Center, 1955 Ferndale Rd, Castleton-on-Hudson, NY, 12033-9623, United States
**CHANGE OF DATE – Training will now be held on 5/4/26 instead of 4/14/26
This program is designed to provide attendees with the necessary tools and knowledge to conduct audits of their workplace and identify safety and health hazards. A checklist covering many basic OSHA compliance requirements will be provided. Topics will include:

How to conduct an audit
How to document results
Following-up on findings

Who should attend? This workshop is ideal for supervisors, managers, safety staff, and other personnel who have safety responsibilities.
Instructor: Michael Needham, CSP, CSC, CFPS, CIT, CHMP
Michael is a professional member of the American Society of Safety Engineers, a Certified Safety Professional, Certified Fire Protection Specialist, a New York State Department of Labor Certified Safety Consultant and a Certified Hazardous Materials Practitioner. Michael has over 30 years of experience in managing safety and industrial hygiene in the public sector and heavy industry.

Virtual DOT Hazardous Materials Training for Shippers & Carriers
2026-06-08 09:00 - 13:00 | Virtual, Virtual
Instructor: Michael Needham, CSP, CSC, CFPS, CIT, CHMP
United States Department of Transportation Hazardous Materials Regulations require that employees who are involved in defined hazardous materials-related tasks be trained on general awareness, function-specific, and safety and security related to these assignments. Related tasks may include classifying materials, packaging, marking, and labeling, loading and unloading, carrying, developing shipping papers for, or working around hazardous materials.
Hazmat employees must be trained within 90 days of their hire (they may work under the supervision of trained employees in the interim). Re-training must occur each third year.
This program is designed to fulfill these requirements for many aspects of shipping and carrying. A test will be performed at the end of the session, and those that complete the course will receive certification
Who should attend?
All personnel involved in shipping and carrying hazardous materials, including classifying, packaging, marking and labeling, or working around DOT-classified hazardous materials
Registrants will receive training link closer to training date.

NFPA 70E – Electrical Safe Work Practices
2026-06-26 09:00 - 15:30 | Needham Risk Management Training Center, 1955 Ferndale Rd, Castleton-on-Hudson, NY, 12033-9623, United States

FBI Albany 764 and Nihilistic Violent Extremism Presentation
2026-06-29 13:00 - 14:00 | Needham Risk Management Training Center, 1955 Ferndale Rd, Castleton-on-Hudson, NY, 12033-9623, United States
Presented by FBI Albany Joint Terrorism Task Force in collaboration with Needham Risk Management Resource Group
Online networks linked to 764 and similar communities represent a growing concern for youth safety. These decentralized online groups promote nihilistic violent extremism (NVE) and often target minors. Victims are typically between the ages of 10 and 17 years old, and include vulnerable populations, such as those who struggle with mental health issues. These violent actors operate through gaming platforms, chat servers, and social media, manipulating their victims and coercing them into engaging in escalating harmful behavior designed to shame and isolate them.
Who should attend?

School Administrators
Pupil Personnel Services Professionals
School Safety Professionals
School Resource Officers
Law Enforcement

Virtual Lone Worker Safety Workshop
2026-07-07 09:30 - 11:00 | Virtual, Virtual
Link will be sent out to registrants before and on the morning of the training date.
Instructor: Michael Needham, CSP, CSC, CFPS, CIT, CHMP
Lone Workers are employees who perform tasks beyond sight and sound of others such as coworkers or supervisors. Working alone presents an increased risk to employees, as immediate assistance may not be available if something goes wrong. This course will cover the correct approach to lone work, and how it can be safely conducted on your jobsite.
Topics will include:

Hazards Associated with Lone Work
Assessing the Jobsite
Control Measures
Monitoring and Contact
Scenarios

Who should attend?

Supervisors of Lone Workers
Managers
Safety & Security Personnel
