Technical Training
Technical training classes present advanced instruction focused on a specific topic and are presented cost-free to full conference registrants! The starting and ending day and/or time for each class varies depending on the instruction time required to fulfill course requirements.
All classes have a minimum and maximum number of attendees. Each class is filled on a first-come, first-served basis and you can make your class selection during the registration process. Although it is highly unlikely, KSHN reserves the right to cancel any class that does not meet the minimum number of participants. But that never happens; classes fill quickly so register early!
All classes have a minimum and maximum number of attendees. Each class is filled on a first-come, first-served basis and you can make your class selection during the registration process. Although it is highly unlikely, KSHN reserves the right to cancel any class that does not meet the minimum number of participants. But that never happens; classes fill quickly so register early!
American Heart Association First Aid / CPR / AED / Bloodborne Pathogens
Presented by: Kentucky Safety and Health Network, Inc.
Instructors: Ken Nichter and Mike Sutt
Monday, 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm; continues Tuesday, 9:00 am - 11:00 am
This class is comprehensive training that develops the knowledge, skills, and confidence to respond to a medical emergency. The intended audience for this class are individuals who are not healthcare providers or professional rescuers but desire, or are required, to be certified in basic emergency medical care, including certification in CPR and the use of an AED.
This class is limited to the first twenty (20) participants. Attendees that successfully complete this class will receive an American Heart Association certification card that is valid for two (2) years. This class also meets re-certification requirements. Attendees must participate in the entire duration of the class (Monday and Tuesday) to be eligible for testing, training credit, and certificate. Late arriving participants cannot be accommodated.
BCSP Prep Courses
Presented by: STG LLC
Instructor: Mike Gibson
Monday, 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP) certifications are the most respected safety certifications in the world and are offered by the highly accredited BCSP. This class is intended for, and will benefit, safety specialists, managers, supervisors, and engineers who are responsible for managing safety within their organizations. Objectives of the class include:
- Identify certification requirements for examinations such as the CSP, ASP, and STS;
- Review test taking strategies, test format, scoring procedures, and recent examination results;
- Identify principal reference materials to prepare for the fundamentals examination;
- Discuss the range and scope of information covered in the fundamentals examination;
- Utilize a “testing” format to review content materials;
- Provide an opportunity to practice solving analytical math problems; and
- Identify limitations in exam preparation so areas requiring additional study can be emphasized.
This class is limited to the first twenty-five (25) participants.
Confined Space Awareness
Presented by: Kentucky Fire Commission
Instructor: Melissa Hodge
Tuesday, 8:00 am - 11:30 am
The class provides participants an opportunity to learn basic skills and knowledge about safe procedures for confined space entry. Participants receive an overview of the permit-required confined space regulation, learn to recognize the hazards presented by confined spaces in general industry, and learn the basic steps to prepare a permit-required confined space for safe entry. Upon completion of the class, participants should be able to pass the following competencies.
- Distinguish between a confined space and a permit-required confined space;
- Identify spaces that are permit-required;
- List the characteristics of a permit-required confined space;
- Demonstrate how to evaluate the atmospheric hazards of confined spaces using various monitoring equipment;
- Identify acceptable atmospheric limits for confined space entry;
- List three (3) characteristics that define a confined space;
- Describe situations that will cancel a permit; and
- Define permit-required confined space.
This class is limited to the first twenty-five (25) paid registrants.
Driver Training
Presented by: Kentucky Fire Commission
Instructor: Melissa Hodge
Monday, 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
It is important that all personnel who may find themselves in the role of driving be properly trained in defensive and emergency driving, in accordance with NFPA 1002 “Standard for Fire Vehicle Driver / Operator Professional Qualifications.” This class provides a broad understanding of the skill level needed to gain proficiency and operate in a safe manner. Although this class is geared toward emergency vehicle operations, the material pertains to every day driving for any type of vehicle, from personal to professional. The class will address:
- Emergency operation of fire vehicles, laws, regulations, and standards;
- Human factors and physical forces impacting emergency vehicle operation;
- Recognizing areas of concern when responding to emergency incidents; and
- The role of Standard Operating Procedures in an effective driver training program.
The Kentucky Fire Commission Mobile Drivers Training Simulator will be onsite to utilize for this class. This class is limited to the first twenty-five (25) paid registrants.
Injury and Illness Recordkeeping
Presented by: KYSAFE and Eastern Kentucky University, OSHA Training Institute Education Center
Instructor: Christopher J. Hayes, CIH, CSP
Tuesday, 7:30 am - 11:30 am
This class addresses the requirements for maintaining and posting records of occupational injuries and illnesses, and reporting specific cases to the Kentucky Labor Cabinet. Upon completion, participants will have the ability to identify the requirements for recordkeeping, posting, and reporting. Participants will learn how to complete OSHA Form 300, Log of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses, OSHA Form 300A Summary of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses, and OSHA Form 301 Injury and Illness Incident Report.
This class is and is pre-approved for .4 continuing education units. Attendees that successfully complete this course will receive the OSHA 7845 Recordkeeping Rule Seminar Certificate of Achievement.
This class is limited to the first forty (40) paid registrants. Attendees must participate in the entire duration of the class to be eligible for the training credit and certificate. Late arriving participants cannot be accommodated.
OSHA 7500, Introduction to Safety and Health Management
Presented by: Eastern Kentucky University, OSHA Training Institute Education Center
Instructor: Dr. Troy Rawlins
Monday 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm; continues Tuesday 8:30 am - 11:00 am
This class covers the effective implementation of a company's safety and health management system. The class addresses the four (4) core elements of an effective safety and health management system and those central issues that are critical to each element's proper management. This interactive session focuses on class discussion and workshops. Students will have the ability to evaluate, develop, and implement an effective safety and health management system for their company.
Attendees that successfully complete this class will receive the OSHA 7500 Certificate of Completion. This class is limited to the first forty (40) paid registrants. Attendees must participate in the entire duration of the class (Monday and Tuesday) to be eligible for the training credit and certificate. Late arriving participants cannot be accommodated.
Presented by: Kentucky Safety and Health Network, Inc.
Instructors: Ken Nichter and Mike Sutt
Monday, 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm; continues Tuesday, 9:00 am - 11:00 am
This class is comprehensive training that develops the knowledge, skills, and confidence to respond to a medical emergency. The intended audience for this class are individuals who are not healthcare providers or professional rescuers but desire, or are required, to be certified in basic emergency medical care, including certification in CPR and the use of an AED.
This class is limited to the first twenty (20) participants. Attendees that successfully complete this class will receive an American Heart Association certification card that is valid for two (2) years. This class also meets re-certification requirements. Attendees must participate in the entire duration of the class (Monday and Tuesday) to be eligible for testing, training credit, and certificate. Late arriving participants cannot be accommodated.
BCSP Prep Courses
Presented by: STG LLC
Instructor: Mike Gibson
Monday, 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP) certifications are the most respected safety certifications in the world and are offered by the highly accredited BCSP. This class is intended for, and will benefit, safety specialists, managers, supervisors, and engineers who are responsible for managing safety within their organizations. Objectives of the class include:
- Identify certification requirements for examinations such as the CSP, ASP, and STS;
- Review test taking strategies, test format, scoring procedures, and recent examination results;
- Identify principal reference materials to prepare for the fundamentals examination;
- Discuss the range and scope of information covered in the fundamentals examination;
- Utilize a “testing” format to review content materials;
- Provide an opportunity to practice solving analytical math problems; and
- Identify limitations in exam preparation so areas requiring additional study can be emphasized.
This class is limited to the first twenty-five (25) participants.
Confined Space Awareness
Presented by: Kentucky Fire Commission
Instructor: Melissa Hodge
Tuesday, 8:00 am - 11:30 am
The class provides participants an opportunity to learn basic skills and knowledge about safe procedures for confined space entry. Participants receive an overview of the permit-required confined space regulation, learn to recognize the hazards presented by confined spaces in general industry, and learn the basic steps to prepare a permit-required confined space for safe entry. Upon completion of the class, participants should be able to pass the following competencies.
- Distinguish between a confined space and a permit-required confined space;
- Identify spaces that are permit-required;
- List the characteristics of a permit-required confined space;
- Demonstrate how to evaluate the atmospheric hazards of confined spaces using various monitoring equipment;
- Identify acceptable atmospheric limits for confined space entry;
- List three (3) characteristics that define a confined space;
- Describe situations that will cancel a permit; and
- Define permit-required confined space.
This class is limited to the first twenty-five (25) paid registrants.
Driver Training
Presented by: Kentucky Fire Commission
Instructor: Melissa Hodge
Monday, 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
It is important that all personnel who may find themselves in the role of driving be properly trained in defensive and emergency driving, in accordance with NFPA 1002 “Standard for Fire Vehicle Driver / Operator Professional Qualifications.” This class provides a broad understanding of the skill level needed to gain proficiency and operate in a safe manner. Although this class is geared toward emergency vehicle operations, the material pertains to every day driving for any type of vehicle, from personal to professional. The class will address:
- Emergency operation of fire vehicles, laws, regulations, and standards;
- Human factors and physical forces impacting emergency vehicle operation;
- Recognizing areas of concern when responding to emergency incidents; and
- The role of Standard Operating Procedures in an effective driver training program.
The Kentucky Fire Commission Mobile Drivers Training Simulator will be onsite to utilize for this class. This class is limited to the first twenty-five (25) paid registrants.
Injury and Illness Recordkeeping
Presented by: KYSAFE and Eastern Kentucky University, OSHA Training Institute Education Center
Instructor: Christopher J. Hayes, CIH, CSP
Tuesday, 7:30 am - 11:30 am
This class addresses the requirements for maintaining and posting records of occupational injuries and illnesses, and reporting specific cases to the Kentucky Labor Cabinet. Upon completion, participants will have the ability to identify the requirements for recordkeeping, posting, and reporting. Participants will learn how to complete OSHA Form 300, Log of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses, OSHA Form 300A Summary of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses, and OSHA Form 301 Injury and Illness Incident Report.
This class is and is pre-approved for .4 continuing education units. Attendees that successfully complete this course will receive the OSHA 7845 Recordkeeping Rule Seminar Certificate of Achievement.
This class is limited to the first forty (40) paid registrants. Attendees must participate in the entire duration of the class to be eligible for the training credit and certificate. Late arriving participants cannot be accommodated.
OSHA 7500, Introduction to Safety and Health Management
Presented by: Eastern Kentucky University, OSHA Training Institute Education Center
Instructor: Dr. Troy Rawlins
Monday 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm; continues Tuesday 8:30 am - 11:00 am
This class covers the effective implementation of a company's safety and health management system. The class addresses the four (4) core elements of an effective safety and health management system and those central issues that are critical to each element's proper management. This interactive session focuses on class discussion and workshops. Students will have the ability to evaluate, develop, and implement an effective safety and health management system for their company.
Attendees that successfully complete this class will receive the OSHA 7500 Certificate of Completion. This class is limited to the first forty (40) paid registrants. Attendees must participate in the entire duration of the class (Monday and Tuesday) to be eligible for the training credit and certificate. Late arriving participants cannot be accommodated.