Risk Management and Safety Training
Accident Reporting & Investigation
This program provides tips and techniques to supervisors, department heads and Joint Loss Management (Safety) Committee members for the effective investigation of workplace accidents. Topics include:
- Learning the five steps of initial response
- Techniques for gathering and analyzing data and information
- Developing recommendations in order to prevent future occurrences
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Back Injury Prevention
Course length: 2 hours
This program is designed to raise employee awareness about the severity of back injuries and how to avoid them through preventive steps. It includes an overview of exercise techniques to aid in the reduction of back stress and pain.
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Bloodborne Pathogens and Communicable Diseases
Course length: Approximately 1 hour
This program is designed to satisfy training requirements under the State of New Hampshire Department of Labor’s Code of Administrative Rules Lab 1403.09. Specifically designed for employees with the potential for occupational exposure to blood or other potentially infectious materials, its covered topics include:
- Types and symptoms of blood borne pathogens and communicable diseases
- Potential routes of exposure
- Procedures for donning appropriate personal protective equipment
- Cleaning, disinfecting and proper disposal procedures
- How to deal with potential exposure through vaccine
- Review of the organization’s written exposure control program
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Car Control Program
Course Length: 8 hours
This hands-on training program for city, town, municipal or school vehicle drivers is conducted at various airport locations. The training is designed to provide drivers with the skills and information they need to keep their vehicle in control. Instructors demonstrate and coach students to put all the necessary skills together so they can access 100 percent of their vehicle's capacity for avoidance and safety. For more information, download our Car Control Program brochure. Specific training dates and locations are listed on our 2009 Training Dates flyer.
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Chainsaw Safety
Course length: Approximately 6 hours
This course offers guidelines to prevent chainsaw operators from being injured. Topics include:
- Demonstrations of the safest practices to avoid kickback
- Cutting techniques for limbing, bucking and felling small trees
- Maintenance and transporting suggestions
For more information, download our Chainsaw Safety flyer.
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Confined Space Entry
Course length: 2 hours
The dangers of confined space entry and rescue are legendary with a reported 60 percent of fatalities involving would-be rescuers. This program is designed to satisfy training requirements under the State of New Hampshire Department of Labor’s Code of Administrative Rules Lab 1403.15. Topics include:
- Identifying confined spaces in the workplace
- Developing a written Confined Space Entry Program
- Types of confined spaces
- Identification and hazards of confined spaces
- Highlights the appropriate sequence of procedures needed to safely enter these dangerous areas
- Identification of both permit and non-permit required entry
- Duties of the supervisor, entrant and attendant
- Rescue procedures
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Essentials of Risk Management For Supervisors
Course length: Approximately 3 hours
Do you and your supervisors know and fully understand the risks and liabilities that may impact your supervisors (personally and professionally), individual departments or entire organizations? This session is appropriate for city/town councilors, management, department heads and middle/frontline supervisors. Topics include:
- Reviewing legal implications associated with federal/state laws and safety requirements
- Understanding the duties and obligations owed to staff and patrons
- How to properly incorporate the use of volunteers to accomplish the organizations mission
- Risks factors associated with facility maintenance and security
- Developing four basic prevention strategies to improve a risk management program
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Emergency Responder Traffic Control
Course length: Varies
Since fire, EMS and police agencies are at great risk of being struck by vehicles while working in or around roadways, this program covers how to control traffic during an emergency response situation using the following:
- Advanced warnings
- Signage
- Flags
- Vehicle placement
- Personal protection
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Flagger Certification Class
Course length: 4 hours
Motorists expect few delays and clear directions when traveling through a work zone. This training program can help public works employees make that happen and is available for temporary (summer) and full-time staff. Topics include:
- Proper flagging techniques and safety
- Reviewing requirements of the New Hampshire Department of Labor’s Administrative Rules for Safety and Health Lab 1400
- Flagging instruction through the American Traffic Safety Services Association (provided by a Certified LGC Risk Management Representative)
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Hazard Communication
Course length: 1 hour
This program is designed to satisfy training requirements under the State of New Hampshire Department of Labor’s Code of Administrative Rules, Lab 1403.36 (Hazardous and Toxic Substances). Topics include:
- Defining a hazardous chemical
- Reviewing the list of hazardous chemicals used in job tasks
- Where to find Material Safety Data Sheets and how to read them
- Methods to detect and address a chemical release
- Personal protective equipment
- Labeling and required documentation, including the written Hazard Communication Program and chemical inventory
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Hearing Conservation
This program is designed to satisfy training requirements under the State of New Hampshire Department of Labor’s Code of Administrative Rules, Lab 1403.51 (Noise Exposure). Provided in conjunction with an organization’s written Hearing Protection Program, this training covers how to protect employees from hearing loss using various engineering controls hearing protection devices. A written program review is incorporated.
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Interactive Use of Force Simunitions Training
Course length: 8 hours (minimum)
This intense, interactive training program is for law enforcement personnel and is designed to provide officers with instruction on how to escalate and de-escalate through the use of force continuum. All course scenarios represent real-life situations facing communities. For more information, download our Simunitions flyer.
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LAB 1400 Compliance Training
Training on the following subjects is required for your organization’s compliance with the State of New Hampshire Department of Labor’s Administrative Rules for Safety and Health, Chapter Lab 1400 (RSA 277, 281-A). In conjunction with an organization’s Health and Safety Plan – plus specific written programs for topics noted below – LGC’s Risk Management Representatives will provide the training necessary to meet LAB 1400 requirements.
- Hazard Communication*
- Blood Borne Pathogens/Communicable Diseases*
- Personal Protective Equipment*
- Lockout/Tagout*
- Respiratory Protection**
- Hearing Conservation**
- Confined Space Entry**
* Required of all staff.
** Required if Risk Management Assessments determine need for respirators, hearing protection and/or confined space entry. This training can be specific to staff involved with associated job tasks. LGC’s Risk Management Representatives can give guidance in conducting Risk Management Assessments for those tasks in question.
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Lock-Out/Tag-Out Training
Course length: Approximately 1.5 hours
This program is designed to fulfill training requirements under the State of New Hampshire Department of Labor’s Code of Administrative Rules, Lab 1403.45 for employees involved with the repair and maintenance of equipment. Topics to be covered include the hazards of working with electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic and pressurized energy sources and procedures for safely locking-out, disconnecting and re-energizing electrical equipment.
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Personal Protective Equipment
Course length: 1 hour
This program is designed to fulfill training requirements under the State of New Hampshire Department of Labor’s Code of Administrative Rules, Lab 1403.53. Topics include:
- Overview of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) requirements for eyes, face, head and extremities, protective clothing and respiratory devices (including protective shields and barriers)
- When and what PPE is necessary
- How to don, doff, adjust and wear PPE
- Hazard assessment to determine what PPE is required
Training can be modified into either individual PPE requirements for an organization or a complete overview of an organization’s written PPE Program.
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Playground Safety and Supervision
Course length:1 hour
This training is for parks and recreation, schools, or other staff who supervise playground activities. Topics include:
- Supervisor responsibilities
- Malpractice and negligence as related to potential liabilities
- Provides information related to proper equipment and facilities, playground equipment safety and maintenance
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Recreation Liability
Course length: Approximately 1.5 hours
This workshop provides participants with information on how to operate a safe and effective recreation program. Topics include:
- Information on current policies and procedures designed to reduce the risks and liability issues that may put a recreation program in jeopardy
- Workers’ Compensation issues
- Special events policies
- Use of volunteers
- Lifeguard training
- Maintenance of playground equipment
- Development and maintenance of skateboard parks
- Accommodations for individuals with disabilities
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Respiratory Protection
Course length: Approximately 1.5 hours
This program is designed to fulfill training requirements under the State of New Hampshire Department of Labor’s Code of Administrative Rules, Lab 1403.61. Available to employees with job tasks requiring the use of respiratory protection, it covers the following topics:
- Types of respiratory protection
- How to properly don, doff, clean and store respirators
- Procedures for medical surveillance and record keeping in accordance with an organization’s written Respiratory Protection Program
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Responsibilities to Summer Camp Participants
Course length: Approximately 1.5 hours
This workshop is designed to address health, safety and liability issues related to participation in summer camp programs. Topics include:
- Providing appropriate instruction and supervision
- Malpractice and negligence
- Heat/sun/water safety, prevention of insect transmitted diseases (including Eastern equine encephalitis and Lyme disease)
- Other summer-related health and safety issues that may affect staff members and participants in summer camp programs
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Risk Management Today
This program covers what’s happening in risk management today and can be customized for the following areas based on current events:
- Fire
- Police
- Public Works
- School
- Employment Law and Administration
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Supervisors’ Reasonable Suspicion Training
Course length: Approximately 2.5 hours
Federal Motor Carrier Regulations require that persons acting as supervisors of employees who operate vehicles and equipment with a gross vehicle weight of 26,001 pounds or greater must be trained in recognizing substance and alcohol abuse. This training includes the physical, behavioral, speech and performance indicators of probable alcohol misuse and use of controlled substances.
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Trenching and Shoring Safety
Course length: Approximately 3 hours
This training session highlights the importance of appropriate trenching and shoring techniques and offers guidelines to determine the need for either. Discussions cover confined space considerations plus the need to identify the worksite’s “competent person” and requirements for doing so.
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Work Zone Traffic Control
Course length: 3.5 hours
This course is taught through the use of a video and Chapter VI of the current Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD). As the video progresses through various topics, the MUTCD is also referenced to help the employer and employee learn how to effectively use it. Slides of New Hampshire work zones are shown, and handouts are incorporated.
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