PERMA

Foundational Webinar Series - Traffic Safety
2023-12-12 09:00 - 10:00 (America/New_York) | NY
Presented by our vendor partner NYS LTAP Center – Cornell Local Roads
Everyone who uses a road or street expects to arrive at their destination on time. This requires a safe highway system. In this webinar, David will discuss why human factors are so important to traffic safety and how to take them into account when designing roads and streets.
Presented by David Orr, P.E.
To register for this free webinar, please click here.

Core PESH Training (3 Hour Online Course)
2023-12-05 09:00 - 12:00, 2023-11-14 09:00 - 12:00, 2023-10-24 09:00 - 12:00, 2023-09-19 09:00 - 12:00, 2023-08-08 09:00 - 12:00, 2023-07-12 09:00 - 12:00, 2023-06-06 09:00 - 12:00 | NY
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 - Budget Basics
2023-12-05 09:00 - 10:00 | NY
Presented by our vendor partner NYS LTAP Center – Cornell Local Roads
The best budgets are also important communication tools between the highway department or DPW and the elected board/public. To make the budget work, it must contain certain basic details without being overly complicated. In this webinar, Tim will review budget basics and explain why we include the information on accounts, line items, and ledger accounts.
Presented by Tim Hunt
To register for this free webinar, please click here.

Police Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Seminar
2023-11-28 09:00 - 14:00 | Town of Chester Senior/Recreation Center, 81 Laroe Rd, Chester, NY, 10918, United States
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.
PTSD Seminar Flyer
To register, email pfrisoni@perma.org by November 22nd.
Pete Frisoni
Public Safety Risk Management Specialist
Public Employer Risk Management Association
9 Cornell Road
Latham, NY 12110

Foundational Webinar Series - Snow & Ice Control Strategy
2023-11-28 09:00 - 10:00 | NY
Presented by our vendor partner NYS LTAP Center – Cornell Local Roads
Snow and ice control is the primary responsibility for road and street agencies across New York State. Come hear why this duty is so critical and gain insight into better ways to prepare for this coming winter.
Presented by David Orr, P.E.
To register for this free webinar, please click here.

Safe Street Encounters Training Seminar
2023-11-16 09:00 - 15:00 | Lakeside Fire Department, 1002 State Fair Blvd, Syracuse, NY, 13209, United States
Increasing Officer Safety Through Organizational Culture
Presented by Chief (Ret.) Michael Ranalli, Esq.
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

Lunch will be provided.
To register, email pfrisoni@perma.org by Nov. 13th.
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 - Basics of a Good Road
2023-11-14 09:00 - 10:00 | NY
Presented by our vendor partner NYS LTAP Center – Cornell Local Roads
Everyone lives on a local road or street. Why do we build roads and streets to carry people, goods, and services from home to work and to school and businesses? In this overview of the basics, David will review the components of roads and streets and explain what works and why each part of the road is critical to success.
Presented by – David Orr, P.E.
To register for this free webinar, please click here.

Winter Safety Webinar
2023-11-01 08:30 - 09:30 | NY
Presented by: Occupational Safety & Environmental Associates, Inc.
Hosted by: Sigrid Vompa, Safety Training Coordinator
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

Summer Safety Webinar
2023-08-01 08:30 - 09:30, 2023-07-19 08:30 - 09:30 | NY
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, 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.

PERMA Safety Institute Training: Admins Only
2023-06-27 10:00 - 11:00, 2023-06-22 10:00 - 11:00, 2023-06-20 10:00 - 11:00 | NY
Get familiar with the new user and administrator interfaces of our PERMA Safety Institute platform.
Attend one of these upcoming webinars to learn more about the Administrator Role. We will review how to navigate the dashboard, assign courses, create your own courses, manage learners, pull reports, and much more!
Register here.

Train the Trainer: Flagging Training Workshop
2023-06-22 09:00 - 15:30 | Pittsford Public Library, 24 State Street, Pittsford, NY, 14534, United States
Presented by: David P. Orr, P.E., Director for the NYSLTAP – Cornell Local Roads Program
Location: Pittsford Public Library, 24 State Street, Pittsford, NY 14534
This one-day workshop is designed for facilitators or crew supervisors who are responsible for conducting flagger training at your facility or working with flaggers on the job site. Workshop participants should have prior flagging experience.
Participants will be able to:

Describe the parts of the work zone and the roles and responsibilities of the flaggers.
Present flagging basics using the best presentation style, their own!
Identify proper flagging techniques and share that knowledge with others.

Lunch provided.
Attendance is limited to 2 people per entity – Trainers & Supervisors only.
To register, email Sigrid Vompa at svompa@perma.org by June 15th.

Train the Trainer: Flagging Training Workshop
2023-06-21 08:30 - 15:00 | PERMA, 9 Cornell Rd, Latham, NY, 12110, United States
Presented by: David P. Orr, P.E., Director for the NYSLTAP – Cornell Local Roads Program
Location: PERMA Office, 1st Floor Training Room, 9 Cornell Rd. Latham, NY 12110
This one-day workshop is designed for facilitators or crew supervisors who are responsible for conducting flagger training at your facility or working with flaggers on the job site. Workshop participants should have prior flagging experience.
Participants will be able to:

Describe the parts of the work zone and the roles and responsibilities of the flaggers.
Present flagging basics using the best presentation style, their own!
Identify proper flagging techniques and share that knowledge with others.

Lunch provided.
Attendance is limited to 2 people per entity – Trainers & Supervisors only.
To register, email Sigrid Vompa at svompa@perma.org by June 15th.

Educational Forum - Lake Placid
2023-06-14 08:00 - 12:00 | NY
Join us at High Peaks Resort in Lake Placid for an Educational Forum!
Tuesday and Wednesday we will host sessions focusing on municipal security and related considerations for our members.
Stay up to date with full session descriptions and registration details on perma.org.

Educational Forum - Lake Placid
2023-06-13 08:00 - 16:30 | NY
June 13 & 14
High Peaks Resort, Lake Placid
Join us at High Peaks Resort in Lake Placid for an Educational Forum!
Tuesday and Wednesday we will host sessions focusing on municipal security and related considerations for our members.
Stay up to date with full session descriptions and registration details on perma.org.

Educational Forum - Lake Placid
2023-06-12 16:00 - 19:00 | NY
Early Arrival Networking and Cocktail Reception

Webinar: Lyme Disease & Rabies
2023-05-24 08:30 - 09:30, 2023-04-25 08:30 - 09:30 | NY
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.

Core PESH Training (3 Hour Online Course)
2023-05-17 09:00 - 12:00 | NY
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.

Annual Member Conference
2023-05-12 08:30 - 12:00, 2023-05-11 08:30 - 23:00 | NY
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

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.
