PERMA

PESH Core Webinar Training
2024-10-17 09:00 - 12:00, 2024-09-19 09:00 - 12:00, 2024-08-15 09:00 - 12:00, 2024-07-18 09:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York)
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.

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.

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

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.

Lyme Disease & Rabies Webinar
2024-08-06 08:30 - 09:30, 2024-07-16 08:30 - 09:30, 2024-06-04 08:30 - 09:30, 2024-05-02 08:30 - 09:30, 2024-04-09 08:30 - 09:30
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
2024-07-23 08:30 - 09:30, 2024-06-11 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, 2024-05-16 09:00 - 12:00, 2024-04-10 09:00 - 12:00, 2024-02-13 09:00 - 12:00

Annual Member Business Meeting
2024-05-10 09:00 - 10:00 | The Sagamore Resort, 110 Sagamore Road, Bolton Landing, NY, 12814, United States
Join us for updates on the latest PERMA initiatives. Members should attend to vote on any proposed changes and to hear about important advancements at PERMA.

Annual Member Conference
2024-05-09 08:00 - 2024-05-10 17:00 | The Sagamore Resort, 110 Sagamore Road, Bolton Landing, NY, 12814, United States
Register Now!

Safety Coordinator Training
2024-04-18 | PERMA, 9 Cornell Rd, Latham, NY, 12110, 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.

Certified Flagger Training - Latham
2024-04-17 09:00 - 13:00 | PERMA, 9 Cornell Rd, Latham, NY, 12110, United States
Presented by: Patrick Clare, Risk Management Consultant, PERMA
Prepare your team for Spring with our four-hour flagger certification course! This class covers the principles outlined in the NYS-DOT Standard Specifications, focusing on identifying and mitigating risks. It offers a comprehensive overview of safety regulations, complemented by hands-on training and active classroom exercises.
Key benefits include:

Understand why proper flagger operations are important.
Learn the standard skillset of a good flagger.
Apply standard flagger control references.
Identify proper flagging signals and procedures.
Learn standard flagger practices for various situations.

Core PESH Training (3 Hour Online Course)
2024-03-12 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.

Foundational Webinar Series - Pavement Maintenance
2024-03-12 09:00 - 10:00
Presented by our vendor partner NYS LTAP Center – Cornell Local Roads
You can pay me now or you can pay me later. In this webinar, John will review the basics of pavement maintenance and why timing and the correct choice of maintenance action are vital to good roads and streets.
Presented by John Rondinaro, P.E.
To register for this free webinar, please click here.

Foundational Webinar Series - Surface & Subsurface Drainage
2024-03-05 09:00 - 10:00
Presented by our vendor partner NYS LTAP Center – Cornell Local Roads
The key to good roads is drainage. The key to good drainage is controlling potential drainage problems before they become serious. This webinar will cover the most common drainage problems on highways and offer some simple solutions.
Presented by David Orr, P.E.
To register for this free webinar, please click here.

Safe Street Encounters Training Seminar
2024-02-27 09:00 - 15:00 | Rye Fire Department, 15 Locust Avenue, Rye, NY, 10580, United States
Increasing Officer Safety Through Organizational Culture
This free seminar will provide an overview of current critical issues that will include:

Using policy, organizational culture, and effective internal communication to reduce risk to officers and minimize agency liability
A discussion of crisis communication vs. conflict communication and the need for both
The state of the law pertaining to de-escalation and related issues including the reality of what de-escalation is and its limitations
A statistical overview of the causes of officer injuries and deaths
Critical video review of recent controversial cases and the application of “priority of life” to them

Presented by Chief (Ret.) Michael Ranalli, Esq.
Lunch will be provided.
To register, email pfrisoni@perma.org by February 22nd.
Pete Frisoni
Public Safety Risk Management Specialist
Public Employer Risk Management Association
9 Cornell Road
Latham, New York 12110
(518) 220-0383

Foundational Webinar Series - Purchasing & Financing
2024-02-27 09:00 - 10:00
Presented by our vendor partner NYS LTAP Center – Cornell Local Roads
Proper financing is crucial to successful highway and public works departments. In this webinar, Tim will discuss the underlying basis for purchasing and finance and help you understand the role these funds play in a well-run department.
Presented by Tim Hunt
To register for this free webinar, please click here.

Foundational Webinar Series - Work Zones
2024-02-20 09:00 - 10:00
Presented by our vendor partner NYS LTAP Center – Cornell Local Roads
Works zones can be very dangerous places but are vital to the maintenance and construction of our roads and streets. In this webinar, you will learn what makes a good work zone and the critical components to make the work zone safe for both the highway agency and the traveling public.
Presented by David Orr, P.E.
To register for this free webinar, please click here.

Foundational Webinar Series - Finding, Retaining, and Motivating Employees
2024-02-13 09:00 - 10:00
Presented by our vendor partner NYS LTAP Center – Cornell Local Roads
Good employees are vital to any highway and public works department. It is more critical than ever to find, retain, and motivate employees. Come hear why this is so critical and gain some insight on how to have the best employees possible.
Presented by Jim Sheridan
To register for this free webinar, please click here.

Foundational Webinar Series - Culverts
2024-02-06 09:00 - 10:00
Presented by our vendor partner NYS LTAP Center – Cornell Local Roads
In this webinar, Willy will discuss maintenance and repair techniques for common culvert distresses and deterioration as well as covering maintenance techniques for correcting those issues.
Presented by Willy Grimmke, P.E.
To register for this free webinar, please click here.
