Winter Safety Webinar
2022-11-01 08:30 - 09:30, 2022-12-13 08:30 - 09:30 (America/New_York)
Presented by: Bob Hamel, Senior Safety Specialist, Occupational Safety & Environmental Associates, Inc.
Winter weather often presents hazards including slippery surfaces, difficult outdoor working conditions and cold related illnesses. This training will focus on winter weather safety and help identify ways to improve preparedness during a season of unpredictability.
Topics will include:

Snow removal hazards
Knowing signs of cold stress
Cold related injuries and ailments such as trench – foot, hypothermia, frost bite, etc.
Preventing slips and falls on snow/ice
Proper winter PPE/Clothing

Register here.

Snow & Ice Control: Westchester
2022-11-02 08:00 - 17:00
Join our partner, NYS – LTAP Cornell Local Roads Program, offering these County Workshops throughout the Fall. To register and for additional details visit the Cornell Local Roads Program website.
Download the registration form here or mail, email (clrp@cornell.edu), or fax (607-255-4080).
Workshops typically run from 8:30am – 3:00pm
Lunch will be served.

Snow & Ice Control: Delaware
2022-11-03 08:00 - 17:00

Core PESH Training (3 Hour Online Course)
2022-11-08 09:00 - 12:00, 2022-12-06 09:00 - 12:00, 2023-01-17 09:00 - 12:00, 2023-02-15 09:00 - 12:00, 2023-03-22 09:00 - 12:00, 2023-04-19 09:00 - 12:00
Presented by: Occupational Safety & Environmental Assoc., Inc.
Our Risk Management Department will host this live training monthly. Content will be repeated in each session focusing on the following core items related to PESH training:

Blood Borne Pathogens
Workplace Violence Prevention
Sexual Harassment
Hazard communication/right to know

Training is not recorded and will last approximately 3 hours.
Register here.

Postponed - Fall Educational Conference: Lake Placid
2022-11-14 17:00 - 19:00 | High Peaks Resort, 2384 Saranac Ave, Lake Placid, NY, 12946, United States

Postponed-Fall Educational Conference: Lake Placid
2022-11-15 09:00 - 16:00 | High Peaks Resort, 2384 Saranac Ave, Lake Placid, NY, 12946, United States
Fall Educational Conference
November 15 & 16
High Peaks Resort, Lake Placid
Join us at High Peaks Resort in Lake Placid for this year’s Fall Educational Conference. Tuesday and Wednesday we will host sessions focusing on municipal security and related considerations for our Members.
Full session descriptions and registration details are available here.

Postponed-Fall Educational Conference: Lake Placid
2022-11-16 08:00 - 12:00 | High Peaks Resort, 2384 Saranac Ave, Lake Placid, NY, 12946, United States
Fall Educational Conference
November 15 & 16
High Peaks Resort, Lake Placid
Join us at High Peaks Resort in Lake Placid for this year’s Fall Educational Conference. Tuesday and Wednesday we will host sessions focusing on municipal security and related considerations for our Members.
Full session descriptions and registration details will be available here.
Early arrival networking reception on November 14.

PESH Safety Awareness Training
2022-11-17 09:00 - 12:00, 2022-12-14 09:00 - 12:00
Presented by: Michael Ballantine, Consultant, Occupational Safety Consultants, Inc.
These webinars are designed for public works, highway, water, sanitation departments and alike to review best practices of daily tasks.
Topics covered will include:

Environmental Hazards (Lyme, Rabies, Poisonous Plants, Cold Stress, Sun Safety)
Work Zone Awareness
Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout)
Heavy Equipment Hazards
General Hazard Awareness (DPW/Highway Workers)
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Asbestos/Silica Awareness
Excavation/Trenching Awareness

Register here.

PERMA & NYSAFC: Fire and EMS Behavioral Workshop - Steuben County
2022-11-21 19:00 - 22:00 | Good Samaritan Law – 2-1-2022
Steuben County Workshop – Painted Post Fire Department
In partnership with the NYSAFC, PERMA will be sponsoring their upcoming 2022 Fire and EMS Behavioral Health Workshops: The Price We Pay. The increasing amounts of suicides, alcoholism, drug addiction, and post-traumatic stress all need immediate attention. These regional trainings will examine the behavioral health issues faced by firefighters and emergency medical services personnel.
Led by Past Chief Mike Healy (Central Nyack Fire Department) and Chief Jared Meeker (Lake Shore Fire District) each workshop will provide:

An overview of the behavioral health problems that fire/EMS personnel experience
Skills necessary to recognize and help others who are struggling with mental health issues
How to monitor the health of fellow firefighters and EMS providers to prevent the negative results that could have a long-lasting impact on agencies
Increasing the overall retention and reducing burnout in these first responders

Registration is FREE for all PERMA Members. Pre-registration is preferred.
To register, complete this Registration Form and submit to education@nysfirechiefs.com.

DPW Winter Safety Webinar
2023-01-10 08:30 - 09:30, 2023-01-24 08:30 - 09:30
Presented by: Occupational Safety & Environmental Associates, Inc.
Working in winter weather often presents hazards including slippery surfaces, difficult outdoor working conditions and cold related illnesses. This training will focus on winter weather safety and help identify ways to improve preparedness during a season of unpredictability.
Topics will include:

Snow removal hazards
Knowing signs of cold stress
Cold related injuries and ailments such as trench – foot, hypothermia, frost bite, etc.
Preventing slips and falls on snow/ice
Proper winter PPE/Clothing

Register here.

DPW Winter Safety Webinar
2023-02-21 08:30 - 09:30

Police Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Seminar
2023-03-16 09:00 - 14:00
Presented By: Cattaraugus County Sheriff Tim Whitcomb
This free seminar is a dynamic, powerful, and emotional presentation about the reality of the incident rate of PTSD within the ranks of the law enforcement community. Emphasis is placed on the history of PTSD, with a special focus on police suicide, as well as recommendations for administrative training to prepare, insulate, protect, and treat the expected exposure to trauma.
Lunch will be provided.
Deadline to Register: March 13
To register, email Public Safety Risk Management Specialist, Pete Frisoni at pfrisoni@perma.org by March 13th.

Solutions for Safer Roads Workshop - Cattaraugus
2023-03-28 08:30 - 15:00
Presented by our vendor partner, NYS LTAP Center – Local Roads Program
Instructor: Al Bachner, P.E., is retired from NYSDOT. Al’s work has focused on traffic safety issues. He is an adjunct professor at Nassau Community College.
Registration is now open for Spring Workshops presented by our vendor partner, NYS LTAP Center – Cornell Local Roads. PERMA will be sponsoring a limited amount of registration fees for the Solutions for Safer Roads & Streets Workshops.
Participants taking this course will be able to:

Explain how human factors affect highway safety and ways highways can be built and maintained to help overcome these issues.
Predict changes in crashes after road and street upgrades using crash modification factors (CMFs).
Justify the use of systemic safety to improve overall safety with limited funds.
List the needs for good signs signals and markings.
Select tools to help keep drivers on the road.
Identify the steps to improve roadway safety including the use of guiderail.
Examine intersections and determine upgrades to improve safety.

Who should attend?
Highway and public works officials interested in learning about the fundamental concepts of safe roads. Superintendents and safety officers will benefit from this overview. Interested in attending?
Please contact Melissa Foley, Program Manager for NYS- LTAP
Cornell Local Roads at mlf222@cornell.edu.
A full schedule of upcoming Spring workshops can be found here.

Solutions for Safer Roads Workshop - Ontario
2023-03-29 08:30 - 15:00

Solutions for Safer Roads Workshop - Cortland
2023-03-30 08:30 - 15:00

Webinar: Lyme Disease & Rabies
2023-04-05 08:30 - 09:30, 2023-04-25 08:30 - 09:30
Presented by: TBD
This PESH compliance training will provide an overview on the effects of the diseases, exposure risks, symptoms and signs to be aware of while working outdoors. Be sure to have your DPW, Highway and Seasonal employees join us!
Register here.

Work Zone Traffic Control for Safer Roads - Latham
2023-04-17 08:30 - 15:00, 2023-04-18 08:30 - 15:00, 2023-04-19 08:30 - 15:00 | PERMA, 9 Cornell Rd, Latham, NY, 12110, United States
Presented by: NYS-LTAP Cornell Local Roads
As spring approaches, more construction and repairs projects along local roads will occur. This workshop will review fundamental concepts of work zone trafficcontrol and proper flagging techniques to help keep workers safe and protect the traveling public.
Participants taking this training will be able to:

Use the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD).
Set up an effective Work Zone.
Demonstrate a quick, easy-to-use record keeping system.
Identify potential hazards to workers in work zones.
Choose legal and effective traffic control devices.
Demonstrate effective flagging.

Who should attend?
Highway superintendents, crew leaders, foremen, maintenance supervisors, and those responsible for planning and managing work zone set up and operations.
Lunch provided.

PERMA Safety Coordinator Certification Training
2023-04-20 10:00 - 15:00 | PERMA, 9 Cornell Rd, Latham, NY, 12110, United States
Presented by: John Usher, Department of Labor and PERMA Staff
So you’ve been designated as the safety coordinator for your workplace…now what ?
This program will review basic safety coordinator duties and provide you with the tools necessary to be successful in this role. The focus is on policies, procedures, and activities to help you create and maintain a safe workplace. By taking a proactive vs. reactive approach, you can build an effective Risk Management program that helps prevent accidents and lowers the cost of accidents that do occur.
Learning Objectives:

Claim analysis – how to file a report
Organize your safety program
Get top management support and commitment
Implement an employee safety orientation program
PESH safety rules and regulations
Transitional Duty
Form and run a successful safety committee
Develop a Front Desk safety program
Perform incident/accident investigation, review, and follow-up
Conduct safety training
PESH recordkeeping overview

You will receive a Certificate of Completion after successfully attending this course.
Lunch will be provided.

Annual Member Conference
2023-05-11 08:30 - 23:00
Our 2023 Annual Member Conference kicks off this year in early May! Join us for a full day of educational sessions, our featured Safety & Wellness Fair highlights resources to help you maintain the safest work environment (complete with swag) and you can’t forget the special evening entertainment!
Did you know? Being a PERMA member means free attendance (no registration fee, meals and presenters are included). PERMA also covers one overnight stay for one person from each entity (and offers discounted hotel room rates). There is another option for day guests to attend as well.
Registration is now open! Register Now
