The Peru Gazette

Plattsburgh, NY – During these challenging times The North Country Chamber of Commerce knows now more than ever the need for quality safety training for our essential and non-essential businesses. That is why the North Country Chamber of Commerce is hosting three virtual safety seminars in May.

1. The first virtual seminar will be a 4 hour COVID-19 Safety Resource Officer Training Online (CSRO) on Monday, May 4th, 2020.

This course is based on the federal mandates and the states individual rules for essential workers currently working as well as those trying to get back open after the COVID pause there is a need to provide competent person training.

Due to Federal Workplace Safety requirements ALL companies must provide training to assure competency to their employees anytime there is a recognized hazard that is causing, or likely to cause, death or serious physical harm. As the government allows businesses to resume operations following the COVID-19 shutdown there will be requirements for training and oversight within these businesses to assure compliance with these standards!

Catamount Consulting has developed a COVID-19 training course for industry professionals. This web-based training will prepare key members in the organization to monitor their adherence to the protocols. A minimum of one CSRO should be on every job site and physical location.

2. The second virtual seminar will be a 4-hour “Spill Team Safety Seminar” on Tuesday, May 5th, 2020.

The course will be conducted by Aaron Roth from KAS Inc. This course provides awareness and basic training for employees to respond to spills.  The course will focus on OSHA requirements in dealing with chemical and petroleum spills and will touch upon other jurisdictional requirements.

3. The third one will be a virtual “OSHA 10-Hour Construction Safety Seminar” on Wednesday, May 6th, 2020 and Thursday, May 7th, 2020.

The course will be conducted by Scott McKenna and Ron Witt from Catamount Consulting. The OSHA 10 Hour for Construction Industry provides training for entry-level workers and employers on the recognition, avoidance, abatement, and prevention of safety and health hazards in workplaces in the Construction industry. The program also provides information regarding workers’ rights, employer responsibilities, and how to file a complaint. Through this training, OSHA helps to ensure that workers are more knowledgeable about workplace hazards and their rights. Students who successfully complete the OSHA 10-Hour Construction Industry course receive an OSHA 10-Hour Construction Industry wallet card from the OSHA Training Institute.

This OSHA 10-Hour Construction course covers a broad spectrum of valuable health and safety workplace topics that will familiarize you with OSHA Construction standards. These topics will include the OSHA Construction Focus Four, identifying common worksite hazards, tool operation and more. Introduction to OSHA, Fall Protection, Electrocution Hazards, Struck-By Hazards, Caught-In Hazards, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), Health Hazards, Material Handling, Tools — Hand and Power, Scaffolding and Excavation and Trenching.

To sign up for these classes please visit our website at northcountrychamber.com or email us at chamber@westelcom.com.

This seminar is part of a year-round program of workplace safety service available to North Country employers though the NYS New York State Occupational Safety and Health Hazard Abatement Board through the OSH T+E Fund. These will be virtual trainings and advance registration is required. For more information or to register please visit northcountychamber.com and click on the Chamber Events tab. If you have questions please email our staff at chamber@westelcom.com.