2008 Aug 11-17, Safety Events & Seminars

Here is a list of some workplace Safety related seminars and events for the 2nd week of August, 2008 (week of August 11).

Kansas Workplace Safety Seminar

NCCI is hosting a free seminar for workers compensation residual market producers and employers who want to learn about workplace safety. The seminars are being held by NCCI at the direction of the Kansas Department of Insurance

Time: Aug 11-14, 2008
Cost: Free
Location & Contact:
August 11, 2008 - Hyatt Regency 400 West Waterman Wichita, KS 67202 316-293-1234
August 12, 2008 - Rolling Hills Conference Center 625 N. Hedville Road Salina, KS 67401 785-827-9488
August 13, 2008 - Capitol Plaza Hotel 1717 S.W. Topeka Blvd. Topeka, KS 66612 785-431-7200
August 14, 2008 - Double Tree Hotel, Overland Park 10100 College Boulevard Overland Park, KS 66210 913-451-6100

Related
Links: NCCI Kansas Workplace Safety Seminar
Training products: Safety Orientation

OSHA Update Classes

These OSHA Update classes will cover many of the changed regulations
and updates issued from OSHA for the following topics: Hazard Communication Standard - Right to Know, Personal Protective Equipment, and Bloodborne Pathogens Standard.

Time: Aug 11-15, 2008 – 9:00a.m.to 4:00 p.m.
Cost: Register Online $99.
Location:
August 11, 2008 - Hammond, IN - Best Western Northwest
August 12, 2008 - Milwaukee, WI - Airport Comfort Suites
August 13, 2008 - Chicago/Elgin, IL - Comfort Suites
August 14, 2008 - South Bend, IN - Jameson Inn
August 15, 2008 - Fort Wayne, IN - Marriott Courtyard
Contact: Pathfinder Associates, Inc. 231-744-8462 or www.pathfndr.com

Related
Links: Pathfinder Associates, Inc. OSHA Update Seminars
Training products: Bloodborne Pathogens | Hazard Communication | Right To Know | PPE

DoD Explosives Safety Board’s Thirty-Third Explosives Safety Seminar

During this three-day event, a host of official and social activities will provide you opportunities to interact with leading explosives safety experts from the military, government agencies, technology community, and academia, and discuss the latest developments in explosives safety.

Time: Aug 12-14, 2008
Cost: $750
Location: Hyatt Grand Champions Resort, Villas and Spa Palm Springs, CA
Contact: Impact Associates, Inc. at 865.379.7022 or 865.379.7065 or service {at} ddesbseminar(.)org

Related
Links: DDESB 2008 Safety Seminar

OSHA 2 Hour Construction Refresher

Course Description: While OSHA has no specific requirement for a refresher for the 10 hour, SSCI offers a short, but effective, seminar which updates 10 hour card holders on the new changes in the OSHA construction requirements, new interpretations and field Best Practices.

Time: Aug 12, 2008 - 7:30 am - 9:30 am
Cost: $129.00
Location: Safety Solution Consultants, Inc., 99 H Rainbow Road, East Granby, CT 06026
Contact: Toll Free: 888-240-7724, Phone: 860-653-3580 or mjacobs {at} safetysolution(.)com

Related
Links: SSCI Safety Seminars
Training products: Construction Safety

Violence Prevention in the Workplace

Violence Prevention in the Workplace (State Police Guest Speaker)

Time: Aug 14, 2008 - 8:30 am - 10:30 am
Cost: $129.00
Location: Safety Solution Consultants, Inc., 99 H Rainbow Road, East Granby, CT 06026
Contact: Toll Free: 888-240-7724, Phone: 860-653-3580 or mjacobs {at} safetysolution(.)com

Related
Links: SSCI Safety Seminars
Training products: Preventing Workplace Violence

Drug Alcohol, Reasonable Suspicion, DER - Compliance & Hours of Service

Topics Include: Updates on Regulations CFR 29, CFR 40 and CFR 49, Applications of Regulations, Drug / Alcohol, Hours of Service, Required Paperwork, Driver Files, Accident Files, Maintenance Files, Log Books and Inspection Reports, Other Critical Information, HazMat Overview, and Insurance Requirements.

Time: Aug 11-14, 2008, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Cost: $95 for CMCA Members, $125 for non-CMCA Members (includes training and all materials)
Location: CMCA 4060 Elati Street, Denver, CO 80216
Contact: Patti Olsgard - Director of Safety 303-433-3375 ext. 104 or patti {at} cmca(.)com

Related
Links: 2008 Colorado Motor Carriers Association Training
Training products: Driving Training & Safety