| MEMORANDUM FOR: |
DESIGNATED AGENCY SAFETY AND HEALTH OFFICIALS
FEDERAL AGENCY PROGRAM OFFICERS
FEDERAL SAFETY AND HEALTH COUNCIL CHAIRPERSON
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| FROM: |
RICHARD E. FAIRFAX, Director
Directorate of Enforcement Programs
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| SUBJECT: |
ANNUAL FEDERAL SAFETY AND HEALTH TRAINING WEEK
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The Office of Federal Agency Programs is now accepting registration for courses offered during the Annual Federal Safety and Health Training Week to be held at the OSHA Training Institute (OTI) in Arlington Heights, Illinois, June 20-23, 2005. Federal occupational safety and health personnel and members of Federal Safety and Health Councils who have not attended OTI advanced courses will particularly appreciate this opportunity.
Each course will last three days and each student will be able to attend one of three full-length OTI courses. This year, we will offer a three-hour course on Federal Agency Recordkeeping under 29 CFR 1904 as a bonus course on Monday afternoon. Please note that you must complete either OTI Course #6000 or #6010 (both available online) prior to June 20, 2005as a prerequisite for the any of the three full-length courses.
While the course schedule is still preliminary and subject to change, based on the survey results we intend to offer the following courses:
OTI Courses:
June 20, 2005: 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Recordkeeping Training (3 hours)
June 21, 22, and 23, 2005: 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
1214 - Introduction to Industrial Hygiene for Safety Personnel (3 days)
2074 - Fire Protection and Life Safety (3 days)
2250 - Principles of Ergonomics Applied to Work-Related Musculoskeletal and Nerve Disorders (3 days)
These courses will be free of charge for federal employees and you are responsible for your travel cost; OSHA will not pay for your travel expenses.
Please be sure to fill out the registration form in its entirety and submit it by May 20, 2005. Registration forms may be e-mailed, phoned or faxed (Attention: Kyong Propst). Course descriptions and the hotel list are also attached.
Should you have any questions, please contact Kyong Propst at 202-693-2122, or via e-mail. The office fax number is 202-693-1685.
Thank you for your interest in the Federal Safety and Health Training Week. We look forward to seeing you in June.
Attachments: [ Download 29Kb Word File for e-mail submission ]
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1214 |
Introduction to Industrial Hygiene For Safety Personnel |
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2074 |
Fire Protection and Life Safety |
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2250 |
Principles of Ergonomics Applied To Work-Related Musculoskeletal and Nerve Disorders |
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| Name of Department/ Agency/Office: |
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| If Associate Member of Federal Safety and Health Council: |
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| Name of Federal Safety And Health Council: |
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| Name and Phone Number of Secretary or Membership Officer for Council: |
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| If the caller does not have this information available, we will not take anymore information or a reservation. The caller will call the Council and if his or her membership cannot be confirmed, the registration will be cancelled. |
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Employer: State, County Or Local Government |
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Employer: Non-Profit Organization |
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Employer: Private Sector |
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| Last Four Digits of Student Social Security Number: |
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| Student Email Address: |
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| Student Telephone Number: |
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| Student Facsimile Number: |
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WRITTEN CONFIRMATION OF REGISTRATION WILL BE MAILED 5-6 WEEKS BEFORE START OF EACH COURSE.
Point of Contact: Kyong Propst, Phone: 202-693-2122, Fax: 202-693-1685
OTI Course Descriptions
1214-Introduction to Industrial Hygiene for Safety Personnel
This shortened version of #1210 introduces the student to the general concepts of industrial hygiene. Topics include the recognition of common health hazards such as air contaminants and noise, hazard evaluation through screening and sampling, and control methods for health hazards including ventilation and personal protective equipment. Course features laboratories in the calibration and use of sampling and monitoring instruments.
Prerequisites: Federal Agency or Department personnel: Course #6000, #6010 or equivalent.
2075 (2074)-Fire Protection and Life Safety
This shortened version of #2070 introduces the student to the recognition of potential fire hazards and emergency procedures. Topics include the chemistry of fire, types and effectiveness of extinguishing agents, means of egress, detection and alarm systems, fire brigades, fire prevention plans, and the Life Safety Code (NFPA 101). 29 CFR 1910, Subparts E and L, and referenced NFPA codes provide the basis for the course.
Prerequisites: Federal Agency or Department personnel: Course #2005, #6000, or #6010.
Blended Learning Prerequisite
This is a Blended Learning Course. Students must complete a web-based training portion of the course before attending the resident training portion of the course. Each student will receive a letter with the URL, a login ID, and a temporary password for taking the web-based portion of the course. The student will have approximately six weeks to complete the web-based training portion of the course, which must be completed by noon on the Friday before the resident training portion is scheduled to start or the student will be dropped from the course. The student must complete both the web-based training and OTI resident training to receive credit for the course. The web-based portion of the course may require up to 15 hours seat time.
2250-Principles of Ergonomics Applied to Work-Related Musculoskeletal and Nerve Disorders
This course covers the use of ergonomic principles to prevent musculoskeletal disorders. Topics include work physiology, anthropometry, musculoskeletal disorders, video display terminals, and risk factors such as vibration, temperature, material handling, repetition, and lifting and transfers in health care. Course emphasis is on industrial case studies covering analysis and design of work stations and equipment, laboratory sessions in manual lifting, and coverage of current OSHA compliance policies.
Prerequisites: Federal Agency or Department personnel: Course #6000, #6010 or equivalent.
HOTEL LIST
Students must make their own hotel reservations. Please inform the hotel that you are attending the OSHA Training Institute. Most hotels offer a courtesy vehicle to and from the airport.
The hotels listed below provide free daily transportation to and from the OSHA Training Institute. The Institute is located in Arlington Heights, just north of Chicago's O'Hare Airport.
The Federal maximum lodging amount is $155.00 per day. In order to obtain the OSHA rate, you must contact the hotels directly using the number listed below, or through their website. Please make your reservations as early as possible. These rates are in effect until December 31, 2005.
* SHERATON SUITES
121 Northwest Point Blvd
Elk Grove Village, IL 60007 |
1-847-290-1600
1-800-325-3535
OSHA RATE $130.00 + 11% tax |
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* PARK PLAZA ARLINGTON HEIGHTS
75 W. Algonquin Rd
Arlington Heights, IL 60005 |
1-888-201-1803
1-847-364-7600
OSHA RATE $155.00 + 11% tax |
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* HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS
2120 South Arlington Heights Rd
Arlington Heights, IL 60005 |
1-847-593-9400
OSHA RATE $ 84.00 + 11% tax |
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* WINGATE INN
2112 S. Arlington Heights Rd
Arlington Heights, IL 60005 |
1-847-434-0300
OSHA RATE $99.00 + 11% tax |
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* RESIDENCE INN BY MARRIOTT
7101 Chestnut Street
Rosemont, IL 60018 |
1-847-375-9000
OSHA RATE $155.00 +12½% tax |
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** EMBASSY SUITES
1939 N. Meacham Rd
Schaumburg, IL 60173 |
1-847-397-1313
OSHA RATE $135.00 + 12% tax |
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** RESIDENCE INN BY MARRIOTT
1610 McConnor Parkway
Schaumburg, IL 60173 |
1-800-331-3131
1-847-517-9200
OSHA RATE $109.00 + 12% tax |
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** SPRING HILL SUITES BY MARRIOTT
1550 McConnor Parkway
Schaumburg, IL 60173 |
1-888-287-9400
1-847-995-1500
OSHA RATE $ 99.00 + 12% tax |
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** HAWTHORN SUITES
1251 E. American Lane
Schaumburg, IL 60173 |
1-847-706-9007
OSHA RATE $109.00 +12% tax |
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** COURTYARD ARLINGTON HEIGHTS
100 W. Algonquin Road
Arlington Heights, IL 60005 |
1-847-437-3344
OSHA RATE $107.00 + 11% tax |
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* HAMPTON INN
100 Busse Road
Elk Grove Village, IL 60007 |
1-847-593-8600
OSHA RATE $ 79.00 + 11% tax |
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** CANDLEWOOD SUITES
1200 E. Bank Drive
Schaumburg, IL 60173 |
1-847-517-7644
OSHA RATE $ 95.00 + 12% tax |
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* HOLIDAY INN ROLLING MEADOWS
3405 Algonquin Road
Rolling Meadows, IL 60008 |
1-847-259-5000
OSHA RATE $125.00 + % tax |
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* RAMADA HOTEL O'HARE NORTH
200 East Rand Road
Mt. Prospect, IL 60056 |
1-847-255-8800
OSHA RATE $ 79.00 + 9.25% tax |
NOTE: This is a partial list of nearby hotels which is provided for your convenience only and does not constitute an endorsement by the U.S. Government, Department of Labor - OSHA, or any employee thereof.
*NOTE: The hotels with one asterisk (*) have shuttle service to and from the airport and to and from the Institute.
** NOTE: The hotels with two asterisks (**) have an agreement with a Limo Service that costs about $34.00 roundtrip from the airport to the hotel and return. Ask the hotels for their Limo service transportation.
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