Needham Risk Management Resource Group, LLC

Virtual DOT Reasonable Suspicion Training
2025-12-08 09:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | 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
2025-11-18 09:00 - 15:30, 2025-07-15 09:00 - 15:30, 2025-05-29 09:00 - 15:30, 2025-03-07 09:00 - 15:30 | Needham Risk Management Training Center, 1955 Ferndale Rd, Castleton-on-Hudson, NY, 12033-9623, United States
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

Implementing a Workplace Violence Prevention Program
2025-10-15 09:00 - 12:00 | Needham Risk Management Training Center, 1955 Ferndale Rd, Castleton-on-Hudson, NY, 12033-9623, United States
This program will provide attendees with an understanding of the definition and scope of Workplace Violence. The program will cover the development of workplace policy, conducting analysis of workplace violence incidents, and employee training and mitigation techniques. Attendees will also learn how to conduct site assessments for factors that influence workplace violence.
Who should attend?

Safety & Security Professionals
Managers & Administrators
Human Resource Professionals

Permit Required Confined Space Entry
2025-10-09 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.

Virtual DOT Reasonable Suspicion
2025-10-08 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

Link will be sent to registrants on day of training.

Managing Marijuana Use in New York State Workplaces
2025-09-26 09:30 - 11:30 | Virtual, Virtual
RSVP by September 19th
New York State’s Changes in Marijuana Legislation have created challenges for New York State employers. In this presentation, attendees will learn what employers can and can not do, strategies for dealing with employees who may be impaired by marijuana or smell like marijuana. Additionally, attendees will receive a brief model policy and reasonable suspicion form related to use of marijuana in a non-Department of transportation regulated setting.
Meeting Link will be Sent out to Registrants Near Training Date
Who should attend:

Human Resources
Safety and Security Professionals
Managers and Supervisors
Other Interested Parties

About the Presenter: Michael Needham is a Risk Manager and Safety Professional with 35 years of experience. Michael writes policy related to DOT an non DOT drug and Alcohol use and has managed testing pools for years.

Buildings and Grounds Annual Training
2025-08-20 09:00 - 14:30 | Needham Risk Management Training Center, 1955 Ferndale Rd, Castleton-on-Hudson, NY, 12033-9623, United States
This training is designed to provide Buildings & Grounds staff with some of the required training for their positions during the school year.
Topics:

Hazardous & Universal Waste Management
Dignity for All Students Act
Bloodborne Pathogens
New York State Right-To-Know / Hazard Communication
Students Against Violence in Education
Fire Extinguisher
Carbon Monoxide Activation
Personal Protective Equipment
Walking & Working Surfaces
Asbestos Awareness

Who should attend:

Director of Facilities
Buildings and Grounds Staff
Custodial Staff
Other Facilities Staff

CPR-AED with Free Stop the Bleed
2025-08-19 08:00 - 13:00 | Needham Risk Management Training Center, 1955 Ferndale Rd, Castleton-on-Hudson, NY, 12033-9623, United States
This course presents National Safety Council CPR/AED Training and free Stop the Bleed
Participants will learn:

To take action in a medical emergency
To Assess the victim
To provide basic life support, including airway management, breathing and circulation
To use an AED
Bleeding control

Virtual DOT Reasonable Suspicion Training
2025-08-18 09:00 - 12:00 | Virtual, Virtual

NYS Dignity for All Students Act (DASA) Coordinator
2025-08-12 09:00 - 12:30, 2025-03-20 09:00 - 13:30 | Needham Risk Management Training Center, 1955 Ferndale Rd, Castleton-on-Hudson, NY, 12033-9623, United States
The Dignity for All Students Act is a state law intended to create a learning environment free of bullying, harassment, and discrimination for ALL students. This is not an easy task. Implementation requires policies and procedures as well as intentional actions to create a safe and supportive school climate where all students know they are valued members of the school community. An integral component of successful implementation is a knowledgeable, empowered, and empathetic Dignity Act Coordinator. This session will provide information to Dignity Act Coordinators on the technical requirements of Dignity Act implementation as well as the adaptive skills essential for receiving and responding to incident reports. Misconceptions surrounding School Safety and the Educational Climate (SSEC) reporting will be addressed to ensure attendees are equipped to support questions around reporting. (Please note this is not the 6-hour course for teacher certification).

Understand the regulatory requirements of the Dignity Act
Learn more about your role as a Dignity Act Coordinator
Identify key resources to guide effective implementation of the Dignity Act

Who Should Attend: School personnel designated as a building’s Dignity Act Coordinator
Instructor: Tina Tierney, Director of School Safety and Security
Prior to joining our team, Tina served as the Director of the New York State Center for School Safety for the New York State Education Department. Tina has extensive experience in developing and delivering training and professional development on the Dignity for All Students Act, the Safe Schools Against Violence in Education (SAVE) Act, School Safety and the Educational Climate (SSEC) reporting, and school climate.

Buildings and Grounds Annual Training
2025-08-06 09:00 - 14:30 | WSWHE BOCES Ballard Road Conference Center, 267 Ballard Road, Suite 5, Wilton, NY, 12831, United States
This training is designed to provide Buildings & Grounds staff with some of the required training for their positions during the school year.
To register, please use the following link: https://www.mylearningplan.com/WebReg/ActivityProfile.asp?D=18589&I=5051906
Topics:

Hazardous & Universal Waste Management
Dignity for All Students Act
Bloodborne Pathogens
New York State Right-To-Know / Hazard Communication
Students Against Violence in Education
Fire Extinguisher
Carbon Monoxide Activation
Personal Protective Equipment
Walking & Working Surfaces
Asbestos Awareness

Who should attend:

Director of Facilities
Buildings and Grounds Staff
Custodial Staff
Other Facilities Staff

NYS Dignity for All Students Act (DASA) Coordinator
2025-08-05 09:00 - 12:30 | WSWHE BOCES Ballard Road Conference Center, 267 Ballard Road, Suite 5, Wilton, NY, 12831, United States
The Dignity for All Students Act is a state law intended to create a learning environment free of bullying, harassment, and discrimination for ALL students. This is not an easy task. Implementation requires policies and procedures as well as intentional actions to create a safe and supportive school climate where all students know they are valued members of the school community. An integral component of successful implementation is a knowledgeable, empowered, and empathetic Dignity Act Coordinator. This session will provide information to Dignity Act Coordinators on the technical requirements of Dignity Act implementation as well as the adaptive skills essential for receiving and responding to incident reports. Misconceptions surrounding School Safety and the Educational Climate (SSEC) reporting will be addressed to ensure attendees are equipped to support questions around reporting. (Please note this is not the 6-hour course for teacher certification).

Understand the regulatory requirements of the Dignity Act
Learn more about your role as a Dignity Act Coordinator
Identify key resources to guide effective implementation of the Dignity Act

Who Should Attend: School personnel designated as a building’s Dignity Act Coordinator
Instructor: Tina Tierney, Director of School Safety and Security
Prior to joining our team, Tina served as the Director of the New York State Center for School Safety for the New York State Education Department. Tina has extensive experience in developing and delivering training and professional development on the Dignity for All Students Act, the Safe Schools Against Violence in Education (SAVE) Act, School Safety and the Educational Climate (SSEC) reporting, and school climate.
To register, follow this link

DOT Requirements & Inspections for Local Carriers
2025-06-13 09:00 - 11:00 | Needham Risk Management Training Center, 1955 Ferndale Rd, Castleton-on-Hudson, NY, 12033-9623, United States
Presented by Troopers Mike Reyner and Todd Potts of the New York State Police
This program is designed to educate carriers and operators of commercial motor vehicles on the requirements of the New York State Department of Transportation. Topics will include common violations, conduct of inspections, and a Q&A section.
Who should attend:

Operators of commercial motor vehicles
Carriers
Fleet safety personnel
Safety officers

DOT Reasonable Suspicion Training
2025-06-09 09:00 - 12:00 | Virtual, Virtual

Conducting Safety and Health Audits
2025-05-15 09:00 - 15:00 | Needham Risk Management Training Center, 1955 Ferndale Rd, Castleton-on-Hudson, NY, 12033-9623, United States
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.

CPR/AED with Free Stop the Bleed
2025-05-13 08:00 - 13:00, 2025-02-19 08:00 - 13:00 | Needham Risk Management Training Center, 1955 Ferndale Rd, Castleton-on-Hudson, NY, 12033-9623, United States
This course presents National Safety Council CPR/AED Training and Stop the Bleed
Participants will learn:

To take action in a medical emergency
To Assess the victim
To provide basic life support, including airway management, breathing and circulation
To use an AED
Bleeding control

OSHA 30-Hour General Industry Outreach Training
2025-05-05 08:00 - 2025-05-08 16:30 | Needham Risk Management Training Center, 1955 Ferndale Rd, Castleton-on-Hudson, NY, 12033-9623, United States
Earn your 30-Hour General Industry Card and gain knowledge to help protect the safety and health of workers.
This OSHA-authorized program will include topics such as:

Introduction to OSHA regulation
Managing Safety and Health
Fall Protection
Emergency Action Plans
Electrical Safety
Personal Protective Equipment
Hazard Communication
Permit-Required Confined Space
Lockout/Tagout
Machine Guarding, and much more……

You will receive a greater understanding of safety and health issues, an OSHA 30 card, and a certificate of completion.
Your presenter: Michael Needham, CSP,CFPS, CSC, CIT, CHMP, an OSHA-authorized instructor and safety professional
with over 30 years of experience.

DOT Reasonable Suspicion Training
2025-04-04 09:00 - 12:00 | Needham Risk Management Training Center, 1955 Ferndale Rd, Castleton-on-Hudson, NY, 12033-9623, United States

OSHA 10-Hour Construction
2025-04-02 08:00 - 2025-04-03 14:00 | Needham Risk Management Training Center, 1955 Ferndale Rd, Castleton-on-Hudson, NY, 12033-9623, United States
This two-day course provides an introduction to major safety issues and hazards in the construction industry. Topics will include electrical safety, fall protection, chemical hazard communication and more. This training program is a requirement for construction workers on certain types of construction projects in New York State.
OSHA requires that this training be conducted over 2 days; participants must attend all 10 hours of class to be eligible to receive an OSHA 10-Hour Construction Safety and Health credential.
Who should attend:

Construction Workers
Supervisors
Safety Personnel

Fall Protection
2025-04-01 09:00 - 13:00 | Needham Risk Management Training Center, 1955 Ferndale Rd, Castleton-on-Hudson, NY, 12033-9623, United States
This program is designed to provide employees who work at heights with information on the fundamentals of fall prevention and protection systems, equipment, procedures, as well as the requirements of OSHA 29 CFR 1910 Subpart D.
Participants will learn:

The nature of fall hazards in work areas
The correct procedure for erecting, maintaining, disassembling and inspecting the fall protection systems used
Use and operation of guardrail systems, personal fall arrest systems, safety net systems, warning line systems, safety monitoring systems, and other protections
Roles of employees
Correct procedures for the handling and storage of equipment and materials and the erection of overhead protection

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

Lockout/Tagout - Hazardous Energy Control
2025-03-13 09:00 - 13:00 | Needham Risk Management Training Center, 1955 Ferndale Rd, Castleton-on-Hudson, NY, 12033-9623, United States
OSHA created the Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) 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 meet all of the OSHA requirements for Lockout/Tagout training per OHSA 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

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

Personal Security
2025-03-05 09:00 - 11:00 | Needham Risk Management Training Center, 1955 Ferndale Rd, Castleton-on-Hudson, NY, 12033-9623, United States
This program will explore foundational tenets of personal security.
Empower yourself – Harness your abilities and survival instincts to keep you and your loved ones safe.
Participants will engage in discussions on situational awareness and complete exercises to build the skills needed to recognize and respond to threats proactively. Participants will also delve into survival instincts, self defense strategies, and de-escalation techniques.
Prerequisites: There are no prerequisites, this training is open to everyone.
Instructor: Phil Estey, Security and Emergency Response Consultant

School Safety and Security Forum with Incident Command and Certified Crowd Manger
2025-02-06 09:00 - 14:30
Program Description:
This training will provide attendees with an update on emergency plans and response actions including the proposed changes to SAVE regulation, Workplace Violence Prevention update, threat assessment, panic alarms and Alyssa’s Law, communications during emergencies, bus safety plans and procedures, reunification and student dismissal identification programs.
Who Should Attend:

District Administrators
Building Administrators
School safety personnel
Directors of Facilities
School Resource Officers/School Resource Deputies
Anyone responsible for school safety / security

Instructors:
Michael Needham, CSP, CSC, CFPS, CHMP, CIT
Tina Tierney, Director of School Safety and Security
Phil Estey, Security & Emergency Response Technician

Laboratory Chemical Hygiene Officer
2025-02-05 09:00 - 14:00 | Needham Risk Management Training Center, 1955 Ferndale Rd, Castleton-on-Hudson, NY, 12033-9623, United States

NYS Department of Labor Mold Refresher
2025-02-04 09:00 - 14:00 | Needham Risk Management Training Center, 1955 Ferndale Rd, Castleton-on-Hudson, NY, 12033-9623, United States
