Virtual DOT Reasonable Suspicion Training
2026-03-30 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
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 Reasonable Suspicion
2026-05-19 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.

NFPA 70E – Electrical Safe Work Practices
2026-06-24 09:00 - 15:30 | Needham Risk Management Training Center, 1955 Ferndale Rd, Castleton-on-Hudson, NY, 12033-9623, United States
