Safety Webinars

Sponsored by the Network of OSHA Training Institute Education Centers

You’re Invited: Fall Protection Basics Webinar

Join us for an impactful 90-minute webinar on fall protection. Learn about the OSHA standard and how to help you prevent fall-related injuries at your workplace. Avoid the conditions that contribute to fall protection mishaps and add controls to your safety program.

Webinar Key Takeaways:

• Real life case studies that highlight the original issue, how the standard applies, what went wrong and why — PLUS what can be done to avoid the event from happening again
• Analyze conditions that create fall hazards and evaluate system stability
• Differentiate regulatory requirements across General Industry, Maritime, and Construction
• Learn how to evaluate opportunities for hazard elimination

This session delves into the critical connection between psychological safety and physical safety across working environments — from offices to construction, from the trades to manufacturing. Drawing from recent research and industry data, we’ll explore how fostering a culture of trust, open communication, and inclusivity not only improves mental well-being but also significantly reduces workplace injuries. Participants will gain actionable insights into building psychologically safe environments that promote overall safety and productivity.

Jessica A. Warren, MBA, is the Environmental Health & Safety Training Manager at Pennoni and founder of Jannen Consulting LLC. She has built a career at the intersection of workforce development, education, and community leadership, with deep experience preparing students and professionals for success. Jessica has led initiatives in higher education, youth development, and environmental consulting, creating programs that open opportunities while building pipelines into technical and design professions. Her mentoring philosophy combines leadership development, equity, and mental health awareness, ensuring that both mentors and mentees thrive in psychologically safe environments. A passionate advocate for cross-sector collaboration, Jessica draws on her background in STEM, communications, and personal experience to help organizations design impactful programs that last.

Michelle Collins is a licensed marriage and family therapist and the owner of Asé (ah-shay) Therapy and Services. With over a decade of clinical experience, she has evolved her focus from assisting families and couples in navigating conflicts to guiding effective communication and facilitating conflict resolution within organizations and workplaces. Michelle and her team offer counseling and support services to children, adults, families, and organizations. She prides herself on her authenticity, relatability, and on implementing data-driven solutions.

Learn from a clinical therapist and communication guru how to communicate clearly, ensure you are understood, and listen attentively. Attendees will learn tangible skills for speaking to their team, clearly communicating safety risks and regulations, and managing conflict effectively. The session will involve hands-on activities and provide worksheets for participants to use in their respective workplaces.

A 90-minute webinar focused on the rescue segment of confined space standards.

You’re Invited: Confined Space Rescue Webinar

Join us for an essential and informative webinar focused on the rescue segment of confined space standards, designed for safety professionals, supervisors, and team leaders across industries.

Webinar Highlights:

• Understanding the Basics of confined space rescue standards
• Effective Communication strategies for rescue scenarios
• Key Differences between confined space regulations in Construction vs. General Industry

Real-Life Incident Reviews:

We’ll analyze two actual confined space incidents to identify what went wrong or right, examine the applicable standards, and discuss what should have happened.

Interactive Q&A Session:

Wrap up the session with 20–30 minutes of live Q&A, where you can ask questions and get expert insights on confined space safety and rescue procedures.

Are you working on federal construction projects or managing safety compliance in high-risk environments?

Understanding and applying the EM 385-1-1 Safety and Health Requirements is essential for ensuring workplace safety and meeting U.S. Army Corps of Engineers standards.

Join us for a free webinar with John Rothe, as he breaks down:

• What EM 385-1-1 is and how it differs from other safety standards like OSHA.
• Why implementing EM 385-1-1 can improve safety outcomes, reduce liability, and enhance project credibility.
• How to effectively implement EM 385-1-1 on your job sites, including practical steps, tools, and training resources.

Whether you’re a safety manager, project supervisor, or contractor, this session will help you understand why learning the EM 385-1-1 standards is essential and how they add value to your company.

John Rothe brings over 15 years of hands-on experience in underground construction and utility installation.

As a Senior Instructor with the Chesapeake Region Safety Council and the Mid Atlantic OSHA Training Institute Education Center, John delivers expert-led training that blends his passion for safety and his wealth of knowledge with practical strategies.

His work in construction and utility safety, combined with specialized training through the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, offers participants a rare opportunity to learn from a seasoned professional who has shaped best practices in the industry.

Racing has a rich history throughout the Mid-Atlantic region. Have you ever thought about what it takes to keep everyone safe from a 3,400-pound car traveling 150 mph? How do you respond when a sewer line break floods a grandstand? Join us for a fun, lively discussion of lessons that can be applied to all of the safety and health community. You’ll walk away with a new perspective, and lessons that can be applied to your own programs and training.

Lee Watson is the EHS Training Manager for Virginia Tech Environmental Health & Safety. Prior to joining Virginia Tech, he spent 10 years with NASCAR in a variety of roles focused on safety, emergency response, and training. During his tenure, his team helped take NASCAR from a very challenging position to a worldwide leader in motorsports safety. A graduate of Virginia Tech, Liberty University, and Radford University at Carilion, Lee has been a practicing paramedic for over 33 years. He is a frequent speaker at state and national events on complex topics such as ethics, high-energy trauma, safety, and training.

The Maryland Department of Labor Heat Stress Standards are in effect as of September 30, 2024. The regulation applies to both indoor and outdoor workplaces where there is employee exposure to a heat index at or above 80 degrees Fahrenheit, with few exceptions. The regulations require employers to develop a written heat-related illness prevention plan, monitor the heat index in work areas, and provide shade, drinking water, training, and other controls to prevent heat-related illnesses in the workplace. This presentation will focus on key factors that contribute to heat stress and the requirements of the new regulation.

• Identify factors that contribute to heat stress and heat-related illnesses
• Understand the requirements for complying with the MOSH Heat Stress Standards
• Explain types of controls that can be implemented to mitigate heat stress and heat-related illnesses

Cristina has been an industrial hygienist with Maryland Occupational Safety and Health for the past 18 years as an inspector, instructor, speaker, supervisor, and manager. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in clinical laboratory science, a Master’s degree in Health Science, and is a Certified Industrial Hygienist.

Saving lives and preventing injuries in the workplace is founded on a systematic incident prevention process of recognizing, understanding and controlling hazards. We are commonly drawn towards physical hazards where uncontrolled energy releases cause injury and destruction. There are impairing factors that can disrupt a workers’ physical and cognitive abilities creating a, “ready-to-work,” hazard. Linking impairing factors recognition and control with the traditional incident prevention makes good life saving sense.

This webinar will:

1. Review terms associated with incident prevention.
2. Bridge the gap from physical hazards to “ready to work hazards.”
3. Define workplace impairment; it’s not just drugs and alcohol.
4. Briefly discuss cannabis and its use.
5. Explain reasonable suspicion and the process to address it.

The Maryland Heat Standard is in effect and enforceable as of September 30, 2024. It sets minimum requirements for how employers protect their employees from heat-related illness. Join us for a free webinar to discuss the requirements of the standard, including heat-illness prevention methods, training, and emergency response. As the temperatures get colder, stay warm while thinking proactive thoughts about working in the heat. This webinar is for both supervisors and employees.

A 90-minute webinar focused on the review of serious trenching and excavation events – what went wrong and lessons learned.

Presented in case study format, facts from events will be utilized throughout the session to dispel common myths as well as emphasize key takeaways for future safe work in excavations. Your host, Kimlee Lindgren, CHST, has decades of experience as an OSHA Training Institute instructor in California, Hawaii, Nevada, Arizona, New England and the Midwest as well as a Cal/OSHA compliance officer. Kimlee has worked on over 50 fatality cases in her career including those in the excavations and trenches.

Kimlee will review multiple incidents including those she worked on personally as an investigator, consultant, or company representative. During this webinar, the following questions will be discussed:

Why are these fatalities still occurring?

What are the rules to protect people when performing trenching activities?

Additionally, with each incident the following information with lessons learned will be highlighted:

• Difference between an excavation and a trench
• Roles and responsibilities
  • Employer
  • Employees
  • Competent person
  • Registered professional engineer
• Hazards of excavating and trenching
• Control measures
• Types of protective systems

Join us in a presentation considering how the US Supreme Court’s decision to overturn the Chevron Deference will affect OSHA’s effectiveness at regulating. What will become of the general duty clause as well as recent OSHA rule updates? What does this change in safety and health oversite and decision making, mean for your company and your employees?

Ron Taylor is an attorney and partner at Venable, LLP where he chairs their Maryland labor and employment practice group.
Ron advises and defends employers on labor and occupational safety and health matters, including wage and hour, privacy, non-compete, collective bargaining, employment discrimination, disability, and wrongful discharge.

With his extensive success rate and understanding of employment law, we are thankful that he has agreed to discuss the recently overturned Chevron deference by the US Supreme Court. In July 2024, the US Supreme Court struck down this 40-year precedent. Ron will discuss the possible effects on businesses with this ruling and how it may or may not change future oversite and/or past rules and citations from federal OSHA and OSHA state plans.

OSHA’s Revised HazCom Standard goes into effect July 19, 2024.

• What’s new in the Hazard Communication standard (1910.1200)?
• How does this affect you as an employer /employee?
• When do you have to update your HAZCOM programs, SDSs, labels, and employee training?

Join us as Adele provides understanding of OSHA’s revised Hazard Communication Standard (HCS), moving from the 3rd Revision of the Global Harmonization Standard (GHS) to the 7th Revision. While this will bring OSHA in greater sync with federal agencies including EPA and DOT, and with major international trading partners, the new rule will impose obligations on chemical manufacturers, distributors, wholesalers, importers, warehouse facilities, and downstream employers. The new rule changes many substantive definitions, labeling requirements, handling of trade secret information, and classification of physical hazards.  Most employees will require retraining! The rule takes effect July 19, 2024, although there will be phases in implementation. Learn how this rule will impact your business and require revisions to protect employee health and safety.

Dan is the Vice President of Safety CBG Building Company. CBG is headquartered in Arlington Virginia, with a national presence as one of the largest residential builders in the United States.

As the Vice President of Safety for the CBG Building Company, Dan oversees the entire national safety program, develops policies, countermeasures for risk, and mentors a growing team of 17 Safety Professionals.

Dan has worked as a safety professional for over 28 years, serving 25 years as a Firefighter Rescuer within the Montgomery County Fire Rescue Service and appointed as the Deputy Fire Chief for Several Departments. As a Certified Chief Officer, Dan was responsible to respond to calls for service in command roles on both small local emergencies as well as regional and national large-scale events.

On September 11, 2001 Dan was part of the Montgomery County Fire Rescue response to the Pentagon. Dan was a Command Officer on 4 of the DC Sniper Shooting Incidents, the Discovery Hostage Incident, and several major train derailments. He has received multiple unit citations and awards including being honored as the Montgomery County Fire Rescue “Firefighter of the Year” recipient in 2001. In addition to his other responsibilities, he served as one of the founding members of the MCFRS Joint Safety Committee, and as an original member of the Command Competency Evaluator cadre.

Dan currently serves on several IHMM (Institute for Hazardous Materials Managers) work groups and committees; Chair of the Ethics Committee, and Chair of the Micro Credential Development Work Group.