Lyme Disease & Rabies Webinar
2024-06-04 08:30 - 09:30, 2024-07-16 08:30 - 09:30, 2024-08-06 08:30 - 09:30 (America/New_York)
Presented by: Bob Hamels, OSEA, Inc.

Lyme Disease and Rabies Training will discuss existence of the disease, exposure risks, symptoms and signs to be aware of throughout these high transmission season.
This continues to be a great PESH regulatory training webinar for DPW, highway, Parks & Rec and all seasonal employees who work outdoors.

Summer Safety Webinar
2024-06-11 08:30 - 09:30, 2024-07-23 08:30 - 09:30
Presented by: Occupational Safety & Environmental Assoc., Inc.
This webinar is open to all managers or employees and will cover a variety of summer safety topics.
These will include:

Sun exposure, hot vehicles, mosquito safety, water safety, venomous spider safety, and poisonous plants.
Heat stress – how to identify and treat different types of heat stress.
Summer jobsite precautions and summertime personal protective equipment.

Information on preventative steps, symptoms, and post exposure mitigation will be discussed on each of these topics.

Core PESH Training (3-Hour Online Course)
2024-06-20 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:

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

Training is not recorded and will last approximately 3 hours.

PESH Core Webinar Training
2024-07-18 09:00 - 12:00, 2024-08-15 09:00 - 12:00, 2024-09-19 09:00 - 12:00, 2024-10-17 09:00 - 12:00, 2024-11-21 09:00 - 12:00, 2024-12-19 09:00 - 12:00

Front Desk Safety & Security - Webinar
2024-09-10 08:30 - 12:30
Prevent workplace violence, handle emergencies and be prepared for any situation.
A Pryor Learning/Career Track Seminar Sponsored by PERMA.
Presented by Brent Scarpo
How prepared are you? As a front desk professional, you are the first line of defense against security breaches, safety concerns and volatile situations at your organization. During this webinar, you’ll learn a variety of tips and techniques to evaluate and assess your work area, as well as your existing policies and procedures.
Key takeaways include:

How to assess your front desk area and eliminate potential hazards.
Best ways to respond when emergency situations arise.
How to ensure emergency protocols are in place including dealing with local law enforcement.
Techniques for defusing situations.
How to keep up with visitors, packages, phone calls and more!
Identifying warning signs that may be a threat.

If you have questions about this webinar, please contact Sigrid Vompa, Safety Training Coordinator, via svompa@perma.org or call 518-220-0386. Brent Scarpo has over thirty years of experience as an educator, producer, writer, director, and casting director in Hollywood. He has worked on such well-known films as The Shawshank Redemption, Air Force One, and Matilda. As a transformational speaker, he is best known for his educational film Journey to a Hate Free Millennium, the stories of Matthew Shepard, James Byrd, Jr, and the student shootings at Columbine High School. Brent believes each of us was born to make a difference in the world, and through his speaking programs, he conveys to participants his passion for trying to make a difference one program at a time.

Dealing with Difficult People - Webinar
2024-09-17 08:30 - 12:30
Strategies, tips and techniques for fighting frustration in the workplace.
A Pryor Learning/Career Track Seminar sponsored by PERMA.
Presented by Brent Scarpo
Do you recognize these people? The Know-It- Alls, The Passives, The Dictators, The “Yes” People, The “No” People, The Gripers? Of course you recognize them! They’re some people you work with, the people requesting your services, or even perhaps maybe someone you live with. This webinar is designed to focus on key communication skills development to help de-stress your difficult relationships, on the job and off.
Key takeaways include:

Understanding the difficult people in your lives.
Knowing specifically what to do and say.
Learn how to derail problem people.
Help to reinforce the most positive behavior and bring out the best in people.

Click here for more information.
If you have questions about this webinar, please contact Sigrid Vompa, Safety Training Coordinator, via svompa@perma.org or call 518-220-0386. Brent Scarpo has over thirty years of experience as an educator, producer, writer, director, and casting director in Hollywood. He has worked on such well-known films as The Shawshank Redemption, Air Force One, and Matilda. As a transformational speaker, he is best known for his educational film Journey to a Hate Free Millennium, the stories of Matthew Shepard, James Byrd, Jr, and the student shootings at Columbine High School. Brent believes each of us was born to make a difference in the world, and through his speaking programs, he conveys to participants his passion for trying to make a difference one program at a time. Register here: https://forms.office.com/r/wAgvNqWVNH

Certified Safety Coordinator Training - Pittsford
2024-09-24 10:00 - 15:00 | Pittsford Public Library, 24 State Street, Pittsford, NY, 14534, United States
Presented by: PERMA Staff and PESH Representatives John Usher and Sue Blodgett
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
Organize your safety program
Get top management support and commitment
Implement an employee safety orientation program
PESH safety rules and regulations
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.

Emergency HazMat Awareness Training
2024-11-07 09:00 - 10:00
Presented by: Greg Santo from OSEA, Inc.
This training is for all DPW / Highway employees in NYS and will cover the following requirement: 1910.120(q)(6)(i) First responder awareness level training.

First responders at the awareness level are individuals who are likely to witness or discover a hazardous substance release and who have been trained to initiate an emergency response sequence by notifying the proper authorities of the release. They would take no further action beyond notifying the authorities of the release. First responders at the awareness level shall have sufficient training or have had sufficient experience to objectively demonstrate competency.

Winter Safety Webinar
2024-11-12 08:30 - 09:30, 2024-12-10 08:30 - 09:30, 2025-01-07 08:30 - 09:30, 2025-02-04 08:30 - 09:30
Presented by: 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

Defensive Driving Webinar
2024-11-20 08:30 - 15:00, 2025-01-15 08:30 - 15:00
Our defensive driving course is designed to provide drivers with the knowledge and skills to anticipate and avoid potential hazards on the road. It emphasizes safe driving practices that can prevent accidents and promote road safety for all.
This course is designated for any employee who is authorized to use a vehicle on behalf of their organization.
In this training, we cover risk awareness topics, safe driving techniques, collision avoidance, and traffic laws/regulations. Through interactive discussions, videos and case studies, this webinar illustrates all these key components for improved driving habits. *Certificates of completion will only be issued to those who have registered individually.
*All participants must be on screen for the entirety of the training.
*There will be a 30-minute lunch break.

Legislative Update Webinar: Overview on Work-Related Stress
2025-01-09 09:30 - 10:00
Presented by: Matt Mead, Partner, Stockton, Barker & Mead
This webinar will provide an overview of the recent changes to Workers’ Compensation Law, in relation to claims for mental injury premised upon extraordinary work-related stress. Effective January 1, 2025, the recently signed bill S.6635/A.5745 expands mental stress claims to all workers not just emergency workers. It also removes the requirement that work-related stress claims must be caused by something greater than what would be expected for “similarly situated” employees. Our defense counsel will provide an overview on these changes, future implications and expectations.

PESH Core Webinar Training
2025-01-16 09:00 - 12:00, 2025-02-20 09:00 - 12:00, 2025-03-20 09:00 - 12:00, 2025-04-17 09:00 - 12:00
Presented by: PERMA
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:

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

Training is not recorded and will last approximately 3 hours.

Emergency HazMat Awareness Training
2025-01-22 09:00 - 10:00
Presented by: Lew Troast
This training is for all DPW/Highway employees in NYS and will cover the following requirement: 1910.120(q)(6)(i) First responder awareness level training. First responders at the awareness level are individuals who are likely to witness or discover a hazardous substance release and who have been trained to initiate an emergency response sequence by notifying the proper authorities of the release. They would take no further action beyond notifying the authorities of the release. First responders at the awareness level shall have sufficient training or have had sufficient experience to objectively demonstrate competency.

Seasonal Awareness Webinar
2025-03-11 09:00 - 11:00
Presented by: Kate Flood, Risk Management Consultant
With the changing seasons, various health and safety risks emerge. Attend our webinar to learn about important seasonal safety topics, featuring expert tips and practical advice for staying safe in different environments. Topics will include Lyme Disease, rabies, heat stress, sun safety, vector-borne diseases, stinging insects, snakes, poisonous plants, and other seasonal health considerations.
Questions? Please contact Sigrid Vompa, Safety Training coordinator at svompa@perma.org.

Annual Member Conference
2025-05-15 - 2025-05-16 | Turning Stone Resort Casino, 5218 Patrick Rd, Verona, New York, 13478, United States
Our 2025 Annual Member Conference will be held at Turning Stone Resort Casino, May 15 & 16! Join us for a full day of educational sessions, member entertainment, awards and back by popular demand… our Safety & Wellness Fair!
