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SUMMARY:New York State Department of Labor Mold Refresher Training Course
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThis 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. \nTraining 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. \nTrainer: 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.
URL:https://safetyandhealthtraining.com/event/new-york-state-department-of-labor-mold-refresher-training-course/
LOCATION:Needham Risk Management Training Center\, 1955 Ferndale Rd\, Castleton-on-Hudson\, NY\, 12033-9623\, United States
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SUMMARY:DOT Hazardous Materials Training for Shippers & Carriers
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Michael Needham\, CSP\, CSC\, CFPS\, CIT\, CHMP \nUnited 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.  \nHazmat 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. \nThis 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 \nWho should attend? \nAll personnel involved in shipping and carrying hazardous materials\, including classifying\, packaging\, marking and labeling\, or working around DOT-classified hazardous materials
URL:https://safetyandhealthtraining.com/event/dot-hazardous-materials-training-for-shippers-carriers/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Virtual
ORGANIZER;CN="Needham Risk Management":MAILTO:team@theneedhamgroup.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260330T090000
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SUMMARY:Virtual DOT Reasonable Suspicion Training
DESCRIPTION: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. \nWho should attend: \n\nManagers\nAdministrators or professionals involved with workplace drug & alcohol policy\nThose who could be responsible for determining whether cause exists for reasonable suspicion drug or alcohol testing
URL:https://safetyandhealthtraining.com/event/virtual-dot-reasonable-suspicion-training-2/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260401T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260401T153000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260218T174503Z
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SUMMARY:NFPA 70E – Electrical Safe Work Practices
DESCRIPTION:After completing this course\, participants will be able to: \n\nIdentify electrical hazards\nClassify electrical hazards and apply techniques and procedures for safe work practices\nIdentify techniques to create a culture where electrical safety is part of the workplace environment\n\nTopics: \n\nHazards of Electricity – Shock & Arc Flash/Blast\nElectrical safety principles and safety controls\nHazard prevention and site evaluation\nElectrical safety and approach boundaries for qualified and unqualified employees\nTypes of electrical faults and their characteristics\nEffects of Arc Flash and Arc Blast\nOverview of Arc Flash Boundary Calculations (Annex D)\nSelecting flash protection PPE based on incident energy\nSelecting PPE using Hazard Risk Classification of NFPA 70E Tables of 130.7C\nReview of OSHA subpart S\nNFPA 70E 2024 Overview of Annexes\nCompliance requirements and mitigation\n\nWho should attend: \n\nSafety Managers\nFacility Managers\nElectricians\nOther electrically qualified persons\n\nInstructor: Michael Needham\, CSP\, CSC\, CFPS\, CIT\, CHMP
URL:https://safetyandhealthtraining.com/event/nfpa-70e-electrical-safe-work-practices-7/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Virtual
ORGANIZER;CN="Needham Risk Management":MAILTO:team@theneedhamgroup.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260413T090000
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SUMMARY:Lockout/Tagout Hazardous Energy Control
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Michael Needham\, CSP\, CSC\, CFPS\, CIT\, CHMP \nOSHA 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. \nThis 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. \nThe following topics will be covered: \n\nOverview – Lockout/Tagout\nEnergy Control Plan\nActive vs. stored energy\nLockout Devices and Tagout Devices\nAuthorized personnel and energy isolation devices\nEnergy dissipation\nInstalling Lockout/Tagout devices during shift changes\nBasic release procedures\nLocking out electrical systems
URL:https://safetyandhealthtraining.com/event/lockout-tagout-hazardous-energy-control-2/
LOCATION:Needham Risk Management Training Center\, 1955 Ferndale Rd\, Castleton-on-Hudson\, NY\, 12033-9623\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260423T090000
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SUMMARY:Permit Required Confined Space Entry
DESCRIPTION: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. \nTopics will include: \n\nDefinitions and requirements for confined spaces and permit-required confined spaces.\nEmployer requirements for inventorying and communicating hazards.\nPermit systems.\nEquipment necessary for entries.\nRescue services.\nTraining requirements.\nHands-on entry practice into a space.\n\nWho should attend? \nDirectors of Facilities\, Safety Officers\, Confined Space Entrants\, Attendants\, Entry Supervisors\, Maintenance Supervisors\, and other interested parties.
URL:https://safetyandhealthtraining.com/event/permit-required-confined-space-entry-2/
LOCATION:Needham Risk Management Training Center\, 1955 Ferndale Rd\, Castleton-on-Hudson\, NY\, 12033-9623\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260504T090000
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SUMMARY:Conducting Safety and Health Audits
DESCRIPTION:**CHANGE OF DATE – Training will now be held on 5/4/26 instead of 4/14/26 \nThis 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: \n\nHow to conduct an audit\nHow to document results\nFollowing-up on findings\n\nWho should attend? This workshop is ideal for supervisors\, managers\, safety staff\, and other personnel who have safety responsibilities. \nInstructor: Michael Needham\, CSP\, CSC\, CFPS\, CIT\, CHMP\nMichael 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.
URL:https://safetyandhealthtraining.com/event/conducting-safety-and-health-audits/
LOCATION:Needham Risk Management Training Center\, 1955 Ferndale Rd\, Castleton-on-Hudson\, NY\, 12033-9623\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260608T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260608T130000
DTSTAMP:20260525T113050
CREATED:20260413T152026Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260507T153150Z
UID:280-1780909200-1780923600@safetyandhealthtraining.com
SUMMARY:Virtual DOT Hazardous Materials Training for Shippers & Carriers
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Michael Needham\, CSP\, CSC\, CFPS\, CIT\, CHMP \nUnited 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.  \nHazmat 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. \nThis 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 \nWho should attend? \nAll personnel involved in shipping and carrying hazardous materials\, including classifying\, packaging\, marking and labeling\, or working around DOT-classified hazardous materials \nRegistrants will receive training link closer to training date. 
URL:https://safetyandhealthtraining.com/event/dot-hazardous-materials-training-for-shippers-carriers-2/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260626T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260626T153000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260507T153005Z
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SUMMARY:NFPA 70E – Electrical Safe Work Practices
DESCRIPTION:After completing this course\, participants will be able to: \n\nIdentify electrical hazards\nClassify electrical hazards and apply techniques and procedures for safe work practices\nIdentify techniques to create a culture where electrical safety is part of the workplace environment\n\nTopics: \n\nHazards of Electricity – Shock & Arc Flash/Blast\nElectrical safety principles and safety controls\nHazard prevention and site evaluation\nElectrical safety and approach boundaries for qualified and unqualified employees\nTypes of electrical faults and their characteristics\nEffects of Arc Flash and Arc Blast\nOverview of Arc Flash Boundary Calculations (Annex D)\nSelecting flash protection PPE based on incident energy\nSelecting PPE using Hazard Risk Classification of NFPA 70E Tables of 130.7C\nReview of OSHA subpart S\nNFPA 70E 2024 Overview of Annexes\nCompliance requirements and mitigation\n\nWho should attend: \n\nSafety Managers\nFacility Managers\nElectricians\nOther electrically qualified persons\n\nInstructor: Michael Needham\, CSP\, CSC\, CFPS\, CIT\, CHMP
URL:https://safetyandhealthtraining.com/event/nfpa-70e-electrical-safe-work-practices-6/
LOCATION:Needham Risk Management Training Center\, 1955 Ferndale Rd\, Castleton-on-Hudson\, NY\, 12033-9623\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260629T130000
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SUMMARY:FBI Albany 764 and Nihilistic Violent Extremism Presentation
DESCRIPTION:Presented by FBI Albany Joint Terrorism Task Force in collaboration with Needham Risk Management Resource Group \nOnline 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. \nWho should attend? \n\nSchool Administrators\nPupil Personnel Services Professionals\nSchool Safety Professionals\nSchool Resource Officers\nLaw Enforcement
URL:https://safetyandhealthtraining.com/event/fbi-albany-764-and-nihilistic-violent-extremism-presentation/
LOCATION:Needham Risk Management Training Center\, 1955 Ferndale Rd\, Castleton-on-Hudson\, NY\, 12033-9623\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Needham Risk Management":MAILTO:team@theneedhamgroup.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260707T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260707T110000
DTSTAMP:20260525T113050
CREATED:20260512T142449Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260512T150313Z
UID:288-1783416600-1783422000@safetyandhealthtraining.com
SUMMARY:Virtual Lone Worker Safety Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Link will be sent out to registrants before and on the morning of the training date.  \nInstructor:  Michael Needham\, CSP\, CSC\, CFPS\, CIT\, CHMP \nLone 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. \nTopics will include: \n\nHazards Associated with Lone Work\nAssessing the Jobsite\nControl Measures\nMonitoring and Contact\nScenarios\n\nWho should attend? \n\nSupervisors of Lone Workers\nManagers\nSafety & Security Personnel
URL:https://safetyandhealthtraining.com/event/virtual-lone-worker-safety-workshop/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Virtual
ORGANIZER;CN="Needham Risk Management":MAILTO:team@theneedhamgroup.com
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