Training Calendar

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OSHA Reporting and Recording Requirements

January 22, 2026, from 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM

The purpose of this workshop is to introduce the requirements and procedures related to OSHA Injury & Illness Recordkeeping, including the electronic reporting of injuries and illnesses requirements. The class will help develop skills to accurately report occupational injuries and illnesses. Resources and reference materials will be provided. If you are responsible for completing the documents required by this rule (OSHA 300, OSHA 300A and OSHA 301), or if you supervise the person that completes the forms, or if you are a safety committee member, this class is a must.
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Fire Protection and Life Safety

February 5, 2026, from 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM

An introduction to the requirements of 29 CFR 1910 Subpart E - Exit Routes and Emergency Planning, and 29 CFR 1910 Subpart L - Fire Protection, will be covered. Topics include Emergency Action Plans, Fire Prevention Plans, and NFPA 101 Life Safety Codes. Details of the chemistry of fire, means of egress, detection and alarm systems, fire brigades, and emergency action and fire prevention plans will be discussed.
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Confined Space Safety

March 12, 2026, from 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM

A confined space has limited or restrictive openings for going in and out and is not meant for continuous use by workers. OSHA uses the term “permit-required confined space” (permit-space) to describe a confined space in which workers are exposed to serious hazards. Attendees will learn the basic requirements and procedures involved with permit-required confined spaces as detailed in 29 CFR 1910.146, Permit-Required Confined Spaces. Topics covered include how to evaluate confined spaces, monitor them during use, and set up rescue procedures.
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Hazard Communication

April 9, 2026, from 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM

The Hazard Communication Standard, 29 CFR 1910.1200, provides workers exposed to hazardous chemicals with the right-to-know the identities and hazards of those materials, as well as appropriate protective measures. This session will provide an overview of the standard and help attendees develop an effective Hazard Communication Program.
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Fall Protection

May 7, 2026, from 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM

This class is being held in support of the National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction! Falls are among the most common causes of serious work-related injuries and deaths. OSHA requirements for the various fall protection options will be covered. The special requirements for scaffolding and residential construction will also be touched upon.
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Heat Illness

May 22, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM

Millions of U.S. workers are exposed to heat in their workplaces. Although illness from exposure to heat is preventable, every year, thousands become sick from occupational heat exposure, and some cases are fatal. Employers should create plans to protect workers from developing heat-related illnesses. Information presented in this session will help employers and workers recognize and evaluate the occupational risk factors for heat illness and to develop effective ways to control heat risk.
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OSHA Reporting and Recording Requirements

June 11, 2026, from 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM

The purpose of this workshop is to introduce the requirements and procedures related to OSHA Injury & Illness Recordkeeping, including the electronic reporting of injuries and illnesses requirements. The class will help develop skills to accurately report occupational injuries and illnesses. Resources and reference materials will be provided. If you are responsible for completing the documents required by this rule (OSHA 300, OSHA 300A and OSHA 301), or if you supervise the person that completes the forms, or if you are a safety committee member, this class is a must.
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Powered Industrial Trucks

July 23, 2026, from 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM

The OSHA 1910.178 Powered Industrial Truck Standard requires formal instruction, practical training, and evaluation of operator performance for both General Industry and Construction Industry material handling operations. Does your training program meet the requirements of the standard? This virtual class will provide an overview of the standard and its requirements.
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Work Zone Safety

August 13, 2026, from 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM

Basic guidelines for work zone traffic control and the requirements of Part VI of the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) with particular emphasis on short term work sites on roads and streets in rural and small urban areas will be presented.
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Noise and Hearing Conservation

September 10, 2026, from 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM

OSHA requires a hearing conservation program whenever employee noise exposures equal or exceed an 8-hour time-weighted average sound level (TWA) of 85 decibels measured on the A scale (slow response) or, equivalently, a dose of fifty percent. This class will provide an overview of 29 CFR 1910.95, Occupational Noise standard.
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Control of Hazardous Energy (LO/TO)

October 8, 2026, from 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM

The OSHA standard for The Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout), 29 CFR 1910.147, addresses the practices and procedures necessary to disable machinery or equipment, thereby preventing the release of hazardous energy while employees perform servicing and maintenance activities. Employers are to develop, implement, and enforce an energy control program, and inspect the energy control procedures at least annually. The standard gives the employer flexibility to develop an energy control program suited to the needs of the particular workplace and the types of machines and equipment being maintained and serviced. If you are new to Lockout/Tagout this program will give you the basics you need to know. For those who are more familiar with the standard, this program will serve as a valuable review.
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OSHA Reporting and Recording Requirements

November 5, 2026, from 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM

The purpose of this workshop is to introduce the requirements and procedures related to OSHA Injury & Illness Recordkeeping, including the electronic reporting of injuries and illnesses requirements. The class will help develop skills to accurately report occupational injuries and illnesses. Resources and reference materials will be provided. If you are responsible for completing the documents required by this rule (OSHA 300, OSHA 300A and OSHA 301), or if you supervise the person that completes the forms, or if you are a safety committee member, this class is a must.
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Stairway and Ladder Safety

December 10, 2026, from 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM

An overview of stairway and ladder safety will be discussed during this course. Falls from stairways and ladders result in thousands of injuries per year. Basic types of ladders and stairways, hazards and methods to prevent those hazards, and the OSHA requirements will be covered.
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New England Roundtable

Every Wednesday, from 9:00 AM to 10:15 AM

Bringing business together to network and share ideas in the occupational safety and health community.

Notes

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Contact Information and Location

Connecticut Department of Labor 200 Folly Brook Blvd, Wethersfield, CT 06109

Address:
Connecticut Department of Labor
38 Wolcott Hill Rd
Wethersfield, CT 06109

Phone Number: 860-263-6900
Fax: 860-263-6940

Hours of all Divisions: M-F (8AM - 4:30PM)
Closed on Saturday and Sundays

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