Safety Fest offers three days of free training and is dedicated to making this region a safe place to work and live. The safety & health classes, demonstrations, and workshops are free to the public to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to learn these important skills. All monies and in-kind support are used towards Safety Fest expenses.

Schedule:

Wednesday, February 21, 2024

Competent Person Trench Safety Training - Joshua Smith - 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Confined Space Awareness - Rory McKinnon - 8:00 AM - 9:50 AM
Fall Protection Awareness: Equipment Selection & Use - Cisco Nevarez - 8:00 AM - 9:50 AM
Fleet Compliance - April Woelk - 8:00 AM - 9:50 AM
MSHA Annual Refresher Training - Jason James - 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
OSHA #7515 Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) - Harvey McGill - 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
OSHA 10 Construction: Day 1 - Dean Thoemke, Deb Kellard, Mark Wagar - 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
OSHA 10 General Industry: Day 1 - Seth Jaquith, Adam Gerson, Michael Broyles - 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Preparing for Emergencies and Disasters - Rob Hooper - 8:00 AM - 9:50 AM
Remote Worker Safety and Backcountry Survival - Carl Lovick - 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Stop the Bleed - Kelly Bourland - 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Child Labor Rules and Regulations - Marilyn Delgado - 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Controlling Workers Compensation Costs - Alicia Ray & Breanna Sigmon - 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Ladder and Work Platform Safety - Cisco Nevarez - 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Leading a Safety Culture - Adam Gerson - 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Lithium Battery Safety - Rob Hooper - 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Supervisor Safety and Training Responsibilities - April Woelk - 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Stop the Bleed Kelly Bourland 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Active Shooter Training Doug Goodman 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Air Permits: What are they? Do I need one? Beth Hodgson 1:00 PM - 2:50 PM
ARC Flash Hazards - Thomas Maddalone - 1:00 PM - 2:50 PM
ASME/OSHA Basic Rigging - Michael Roberts - 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Developing a Safety /Accident Prevention Program - Alicia Ray - 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Heat Illness Prevention - Adam Gerson - 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
K-9 Demonstration and Program Overview - Lauren Pierson - 1:00 PM - 2:50 PM
Office Ergonomics for Work and Home - John Zeman - 1:00 PM - 1:50 PM
Stop the Bleed - Kelly Bourland - 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Ergonomics on the Move: Manual Material Handling - John Zeman - 2:00 PM - 2:50 PM
ABCDEF's of Fall Protection and Demonstration - Shaun Endsley - 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Basic Electrical Safety - Thomas Maddalone - 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Defensive Driving - Arrty Rude - 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Hazmat Hazwaste Life-cycle: Cradle to Grave - Beth Hodgson - 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Movement Patterns for Injury Prevention - Marty Matney - 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Stop the Bleed - Kelly Bourland - 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Suicide Prevention in the Construction Industry - Tadd Cazier & Jeff Pugh - 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Thursday, February 22, 2024

First Aid/ CPR & AED - Greg Rodriguez & Becky Colotti - 7:00 AM - 12:00 PM
OSHA #7405 Fall Hazard Awareness for the Construction Industry - Dalena Tripplet - 7:30 AM - 12:30 PM
ASME/OSHA Basic Rigging - Michael Roberts - 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Conducting Job Hazard Analysis (AKA) JHA, JSA, Pre-Task Plans, THA, PPE Assessments - April Woelk - 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Forklift/Material Handler: Class 5 - Michael V. Closson Sr - 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
HAZWOPER Refresher - Anne Bailey - 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Lead Awareness - Jennifer Caraway - 8:00 AM - 9:50 AM
OSHA #7410 Managing Excavation/Trenching Operations - Harvey McGill - 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
OSHA 10 Construction: Day 2 - Dean Thoemke, Deb Kellard, Mark Wagar - 8:00 AM - 12:30 PM
OSHA 10 General Industry: Day 2 - Seth Jaquith, Adam Gerson, Michael Broyles - 8:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Suicide Warning Signs & Prevention - Deb Krajcir - 8:00 AM - 9:50 AM
Workzone Flagging Certification - Kathy Cardwell - 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Stop the Bleed - Kelly Bourland - 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Building Employee Involvement in Your Safety Program - Wayne Floyd - 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Institutional Controls Program Licensing - Emily Hasz - 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Stop the Bleed - Kelly Bourland - 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Active Shooter Training - Doug Goodman - 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Boom / Scissor Lift Operator: Aerial Work Platform (AWP) Training - Michael V. Closson Sr - 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Cyber Crimes and Safety - Neil Uhrig - 1:00 PM - 2:50 PM
Lock-Out, Tag-Out - Gus Stoor - 1:00 PM - 2:50 PM
OSHA Case Studies - Adam Gerson - 1:00 PM - 2:50 PM
Recognizing and Responding to Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault in the Workplace - Kaitlan Ducken - 1:00 PM - 2:50 PM
Respirators and Airborne Contaminants - John Zeman - 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Safety Management 101: What You Need for a Safety Program - April Woelk - 1:00 PM - 2:50 PM
Stop the Bleed - Kelly Bourland - 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Toolbox Talks - The importance and Effectiveness of them - Wayne Floyd - 1:00 PM - 2:50 PM
Home Remedies for Common Injuries - Marty Matney - 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Incident Investigation - Wayne Floyd - 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Opioid Safety and How to Use Naloxone - Makenna Hunziker - 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Stop the Bleed - Kelly Bourland - 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Suicide Prevention in the Construction Industry - Tadd Cazier & Jeff Pugh - 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Workplace Violence - Cole Craven - 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

Friday, February 23, 2024

Confined Space in Construction - Joshua Smith - 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Excavation and Trench Safety Hazard Overview with Photos of Enforcement - Adam Gerson & DP Nicoli - 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
First Aid/ CPR & AED - Roddy Brown, Shelby Brandvold & Ron Dickerson - 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
First Aid/ CPR & AED - Heidi Gerke & Braden Boletti - 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
IDPR Boating Safety Certification - Jonathan Traw - 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
OSHA #7500 Introduction to Safety and Health Management - Dalena Tripplet - 8:00 AM - 1:30 PM
OSHA #7845 Recordkeeping Rule Seminar - Harvey McGill - 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Reduce Workplace Stress and Burnout with a Self-Care Plan - Dotty Heberer - 8:00 AM - 9:50 AM
Remote Worker Safety and Backcountry Survival - Carl Lovick - 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Suicide Prevention in the Construction Industry - Tadd Cazier & Jeff Pugh - 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Temporary Worker Safety and Training Responsibility - April Woelk - 8:00 AM - 9:50 AM
Bloodborne Pathogens - Dotty Heberer - 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Practical Measurers to Reduce Auto Risks - Jason Lenius - 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Silica Hazard Awareness in General Industry and Construction - Adam Gerson - 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
What the Heck is Selfish Safety? - Don Bradway - 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Workplace Safety and Health Training on Infectious Diseases - Cole Craven - 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
First Aid/ CPR & AED - Heidi Gerke & Braden Boletti - 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Date:
February 21-23, 2024

Location:
NIC Workforce Training Center,
525 S Clearwater Loop,
Post Falls, ID.

Cost:
Thanks to the generous contributions of our supporters, instructors, and volunteers, all classes are FREE.

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