PERMA

Solutions for Safer Roads Workshop - Cattaraugus
2023-03-28 08:30 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | NY
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.

Core PESH Training (3 Hour Online Course)
2023-03-22 09:00 - 12:00, 2023-02-15 09:00 - 12:00, 2023-01-17 09:00 - 12:00, 2022-12-06 09:00 - 12:00, 2022-11-08 09:00 - 12:00, 2022-10-20 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.

Police Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Seminar
2023-03-16 09:00 - 14:00 | NY
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.

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

DPW Winter Safety Webinar
2023-01-24 08:30 - 09:30, 2023-01-10 08:30 - 09:30 | NY
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.

PESH Safety Awareness Training
2022-12-14 09:00 - 12:00, 2022-11-17 09:00 - 12:00 | NY
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.

Winter Safety Webinar
2022-12-13 08:30 - 09:30, 2022-11-01 08:30 - 09:30 | NY

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.

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.

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

Snow & Ice Control: Delaware
2022-11-03 08:00 - 17:00 | NY
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: Westchester
2022-11-02 08:00 - 17:00 | NY

Front Desk Safety & Security Workshop - Webinar
2022-10-28 08:00 - 12:00, 2022-10-27 08:00 - 12:00 | NY
Presented by: Fred Pryor / CareerTrack
Sponsored by PERMA
In this training, you’ll discover a variety of tools, techniques and strategies for securing your front desk area and staying in control when faced with a variety of situations.
Topics will include:

Assessing your front desk area and eliminating potential security breaches, dangerous situations and safety hazards
Best ways to respond when emergencies arise – both natural disasters and human threats
Dialing 911 – what to do if you are suddenly required to make that call
Techniques for defusing escalating tempers
How to keep up with visitors, packages, phone calls and email
Warning signs that can help you identify people who may pose a threat to you, your organization or its employees
Safety policy procedures for: handling suspicious packages, envelopes or other delivery items; disgruntled visitors; threats made over the phone; verbal abuse

Who should attend?

Receptionists/Secretaries/Assistants
Front Desk Staff
Clerks
Facility Managers
Security Personnel

Please contact Safety Training Coordinator, Sigrid Vompa at svompa@perma.org or 518-220-0386.

Front Desk Safety & Security Workshop - Webinar
2022-10-26 08:00 - 12:00 | NY
Presented by: Fred Pryor / CareerTrak
Sponsored by PERMA
In this training, you’ll discover a variety of tools, techniques and strategies for securing your front desk area and staying in control when faced with a variety of situations.
Topics will include:

Assessing your front desk area and eliminating potential security breaches, dangerous situations and safety hazards
Best ways to respond when emergencies arise – both natural disasters and human threats
Dialing 911 – what to do if you are suddenly required to make that call
Techniques for defusing escalating tempers
How to keep up with visitors, packages, phone calls and email
Warning signs that can help you identify people who may pose a threat to you, your organization or its employees
Safety policy procedures for: handling suspicious packages, envelopes or other delivery items; disgruntled visitors; threats made over the phone; verbal abuse

Who should attend?

Receptionists/Secretaries/Assistants
Front Desk Staff
Clerks
Facility Managers
Security Personnel

Please contact Safety Training Coordinator, Sigrid Vompa at svompa@perma.org or 518-220-0386.

PERMA & NYSAFC: Fire and EMS Behavioral Workshop - Albany County
2022-10-19 19:00 - 22:00 | PRM_0420
Albany County Workshop – Elsmere 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.

PESH Safety Awareness Training
2022-10-19 09:00 - 12:00 | NY
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: overviews of environmental concerns, flagging, lockout/tagout, heavy equipment, hazard recognition, proper PPE and trenching.
Register here.

Webinar: VFBL Common Misconceptions
2022-10-18 10:00 - 11:00 | NY
Presenters: Richard Hayes, Senior Director of Claims, PERMA & Matthew Matt Mead, Managing Partner at Stockton, Barker and Mead
Confused by why a volunteer gets paid benefits if injured? Not sure if that department softball game is covered under Voluntary Firefighter benefits? What exactly is considered “line of duty”? This informative webinar lead by our defense counsel partners at Stockton, Barker and Mead, will discuss some common questions and misconceptions surrounding volunteer firefighter and ambulance benefits.
Register here

PERMA & NYSAFC: Fire and EMS Behavioral Workshop - Suffolk County
2022-10-13 19:00 - 22:00 | CLRP Workshop Fall Reg
Suffolk County Workshop – West Babylon 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.

Snow & Ice Control: Fulton
2022-10-13 08:00 - 17:00 | NY
Presented by our partner, NYS LTAP Center – Local Roads Program
Registration is now open for Fall workshops presented by our partner, NYS LTAP Center – Cornell Local Roads. PERMA will be notifying our regional members on these upcoming events and sponsoring a limited amount of registration fees for the Snow & Ice Control workshops in preparations for winter. Don’t miss out!
October 13 – Fulton County
Participants taking this course will be able to:

Identify the elements of an effective snow and ice control program.
Design an ice control material treatment plan.
Describe how to minimize the risk of snow and ice-related tort liability.
Identify which type of anti-icing strategy to use on which type of road.
Choose the best ice-control treatment for their roads.
Measure a reduction in cost to their municipality’s snow control operation.

Who should attend?
Established highway and public works officials who oversee and manage snow and ice control operations
Crew supervisors may also find this workshop valuable.

Workshop materials will include:

Workshop Manual: Snow and Ice Control Operations Manual
Snow and Ice Control: Training Outline & Checklists
ADOT&PF High Speed Snow Plow Training: Video
Anatomy of a Winter Storm 2013

Workshop Details:
Workshops typically run from 8:30am – 3:00pm
A boxed lunch will be provided.
Cancellations: Must be 3 days prior to event.
Attendee Limit: 3 staff per entity (with waitlist for additional participants)
Don’t miss out!
Free attendance for a limited amount of PERMA members. First come, first serve basis.
Interested in attending?
Please contact Melissa Foley, Program Manager for NYS-LTAP Cornell Local Roads at mlf222@cornell.edu
A full schedule of upcoming Fall workshops can be found here.

Snow & Ice Control: St. Lawrence
2022-10-12 08:00 - 17:00 | NY
Presented by our partner, NYS LTAP Center – Local Roads Program
Registration is now open for Fall workshops presented by our partner, NYS LTAP Center – Cornell Local Roads. PERMA will be notifying our regional members on these upcoming events and sponsoring a limited amount of registration fees for the Snow & Ice Control workshops in preparations for winter. Don’t miss out!
October 12 – St. Lawrence County
Participants taking this course will be able to:

Identify the elements of an effective snow and ice control program.
Design an ice control material treatment plan.
Describe how to minimize the risk of snow and ice-related tort liability.
Identify which type of anti-icing strategy to use on which type of road.
Choose the best ice-control treatment for their roads.
Measure a reduction in cost to their municipality’s snow control operation.

Who should attend?
Established highway and public works officials who oversee and manage snow and ice control operations
Crew supervisors may also find this workshop valuable.

Workshop materials will include:

Workshop Manual: Snow and Ice Control Operations Manual
Snow and Ice Control: Training Outline & Checklists
ADOT&PF High Speed Snow Plow Training: Video
Anatomy of a Winter Storm 2013

Workshop Details:
Workshops typically run from 8:30am – 3:00pm
A boxed lunch will be provided.
Cancellations: Must be 3 days prior to event.
Attendee Limit: 3 staff per entity (with waitlist for additional participants)
Don’t miss out!
Free attendance for a limited amount of PERMA members. First come, first serve basis.
Interested in attending?
Please contact Melissa Foley, Program Manager for NYS-LTAP Cornell Local Roads at mlf222@cornell.edu
A full schedule of upcoming Fall workshops can be found here.
