FY 2025 Federal Agency Training Week
FY2025 Fed Week Program
FEDWEEK 2025 is scheduled for August 5 – August 7, 2025. The program overview, seminar descriptions, and registration instructions are provided for your information. The training is offered both in-person and virtual. Please note that registration for FEDWEEK 2025 starts June 2 and ends July 18, 2025.
In-Person Schedule – Arlington Heights, Illinois
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Classroom 2 |
Classroom 4 |
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8:30am – 11:45 am |
#6408 Keith Erwin |
#6404 Signey Hernandez |
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1:00 pm – 4:15 pm |
#6600 Martin Garcia |
#6109 Zoya Sotirova |
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Classroom 2 |
Classroom 4 |
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8:30am – 11:45 am |
#6602 Peter Kleczynski |
#6809 Tim Gackle |
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1:00 pm – 4:15 pm |
#6408 Keith Erwin |
#6802 Bob Norman |
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Classroom 2 |
Classroom 4 |
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8:30am – 11:45 am |
#6801 Migdaliz De Jesus Casado |
#6816 Joel Gonzalez Toro |
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1:00 pm – 4:15 pm |
#6600 Martin Garcia |
#6106 Dave Novak |
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Virtual Schedule – Blackboard Classroom
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8:30am – 11:45 am |
#6103 Tina Beacham Bowden |
#6802 Bob Norman |
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1:00 pm – 4:15 pm |
#6106 Dave Novak |
#6816 Joel Gonzalez Toro |
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8:30am – 11:45 am |
#6801 Migdaliz De Jesus Casado |
#6109 Zoya Sotirova |
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| Lunch | |||||
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1:00 pm – 4:15 pm |
#6103 Tina Beacham Bowden |
#6404 Signey Hernandez |
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TIME |
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8:30am – 11:45 am |
#6602 Peter Kleczynski |
#6809 Tim Gackle |
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| Lunch | |||||
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1:00 pm – 4:15 pm |
#6103 Tina Beacham Bowden |
#6408 Keith Erwin |
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FedWeek 2025 Self-Enrollment Procedures
Join us for FEDWEEK 2025 August 5 through August 7, 2025
We are excited to offer both virtual and in-person options.
OSHA Training Institute (OTI)
2020 S. Arlington Heights Rd.
Arlington Heights, IL 60005
REGISTRATION IS OPEN: JUNE 2 THROUGH JULY 18, 2025
YOU MUST CREATE AN ACCOUNT AND THEN ENROLL PRIOR TO ATTENDING FEDWEEK
BEFORE REGISTRATION OPENS:
- Create an account in Blackboard following the self-account creation process (only if you do nothave an account). If you have an account that needs to be updated or are unsure if you have anaccount, contact Student Services at OTI.Registration@dol.gov.
AFTER REGISTRATION OPENS – JUNE 2 – JULY 18, 2025
- Enroll in the FedWeek seminar(s) you wish to attend; please note some sections are virtual andsome are in-person; refer to the course schedule attached.
Seminar materials will NOT be provided in print from the OSHA Training Institute (OTI). Students may print the materials prior to attending, or they may bring an electronic device for use in the classroom. A limited number of power outlets will be available to accommodate student devices. Materials are available in pdf format. See instructions to access materials below.
WHEN ATTENDING FEDWEEK IN PERSON:
Please be prepared to provide/show a form of United States government identification.
NOTE: Be sure to sign in for all seminars attended. You will not receive credit for seminars for which you did not sign in.
WHEN ATTENDING FEDWEEK VIRTUALLY:
- Use the Chrome browser and disconnect from the VPN for the best results. You may need toclear your cache/history.
- Blackboard can be accessed from any device that can connect to the internet.
- Sign in early to allow time for a short video on using the Collaborate virtual classroom inBlackboard.
- Ensure you have a working microphone.
- Follow instructions below to access the virtual classroom.
CREATE AN ACCOUNT IN BLACKBOARD AND SELF-ENROLL IN FEDWEEK SEMINAR(S):
PART 1 – CREATE AN ACCOUNT
- Go to https://oshaelearning.geniussis.com/PublicWelcome.aspx to access Blackboard
- Click the "New User" button to begin the process of creating an account. IMPORTANT: Do NOT create an account if you already have one. Also, creating an account does not mean you are enrolled in the Fed Week 2025 seminar(s). You must self-enroll into each section you wish to attend after your account is approved.
- Complete the "Registration" form.
- Once your account is approved, you will receive an automated welcome email from the Blackboard system.
- For further self-account creation instructions see attached Job Aid.
PART 2 – SELF-ENROLL
- NOTE: Some sessions are virtual and will include the word "virtual" in the title and will ONLY be available virtually. If there is no "virtual" in the title, the session will ONLY be available in-person in Arlington Heights, IL. None of these sessions are hybrid.
- Return to Blackboard Login page, enter your official work email and the password you created.
- You will arrive at your Learner Dashboard, in the left-hand column click "Register for Course."
- In the search box, enter the number of the seminar you wish to attend from the FedWeek schedule (attached).
- Once you've chosen the date and time of the seminar for which you wish to enroll, click "register" (1 below) and then click "confirm enrollment" (2 below). Remember a) some sections are virtual, and some are in-person, and b) there are sections running concurrently, do not enroll in more than one section in each time frame.
- Return to your Dashboard to view the seminar(s) for which you have enrolled, listed in the "Active Courses" box.
- Register in all the seminars you wish to attend.
SEMINAR CONTENTS IN BLACKBOARD:
From the Blackboard "Dashboard":
- Click on the course title in the "Active Courses" box.
- You will arrive on the Course Page, this is the contents of the seminar, "Welcome", the "Course Materials", and the "Completion Confirmation."
- Click on the course materials, you will have the option of viewing the materials in Blackboard or downloading them to an alternate location. Note that materials will no longer be available to you once FedWeek is closed.
- When FedWeek is over and you have completed the seminar, confirm your completion by clicking on "Seminar Completion Confirmation."
ACCESSING THE VIRTUAL CLASSROOM:
NOTE: Some sessions are virtual and will include the word "virtual" in the title and will ONLY be available virtually. If there is no "virtual" in the title, the session will ONLY be available in-person in Arlington Heights, IL. None of these sessions are hybrid.
- If you are attending virtual seminars, access the virtual classroom when the seminar is to begin from the Course Page. Click on the course title in the "Active Courses" box, you will arrive on the Course Page.
- In the left-hand column, you will see "Blackboard Collaborate" and under that "Join Session."
- Click on "Join Session" and a drop-down "Course Room" appears, click "Course Room."
CERTIFICATES OF COMPLETION:
- Once your attendance at a FedWeek seminar has been confirmed, you will be able to download and print certificates from your Blackboard "Dashboard" in the "Completed Courses" box.
- Click on the title of the course once, and "Download Certificate" will appear. Click to download.
Note it may take several weeks before your dashboard populates with the seminars you completed.
TIPS:
- If you’ve forgotten your password, enter your email and click "forgot password" on the Login page.
- Blackboard technical support can be requested by clicking "Contact Support" on the Login page.
- Some sessions are virtual and will include the word "virtual" in the title and will ONLY be available virtually. If there is no "virtual" in the title, the session will ONLY be available in-person in Arlington Heights, IL.
- All times listed in this document and on Blackboard are CENTRAL.
- Space in FedWeek is limited; please cancel your enrollment in seminars you cannot attend.
- Note it may take several weeks before your dashboard populates with the seminars you completed. Only after confirmation of attendance will the course certificates be available for download. Certificates will NOT be emailed to you. OTI Appreciates your patience in the process.
- If you have questions, contact Derrick Southerland, OFAP, at southerland.derrick@dol.gov, Student Services at OTI.Registration@dol.gov, or Sue Ellen DeManche, OTE, at demanche.sueellen@dol.gov.
2025 FEDWEEK SEMINAR DESCRIPTIONS
Seminar 6103: Safety and Health Management Systems.
This seminar provides an overview of the critical elements and the application of safety and health management systems (SHMS) to the workplace environment. This is based on OSHA Voluntary Guidelines published in the Federal Register in 1989.
Intended audience: Individuals who have occupational safety and health responsibilities for supporting or participating in the implementation and/or the assessment of SHMS effectiveness. HINT: Every Federal Employee in the workplace.
Seminar 6106: Office Environment Safety and Health
This seminar provides an overview of common hazards encountered in an office environment. Emphasis will be placed on recognizing hazards and correcting them to prevent injury.
Intended audience: Individuals who have occupational safety and health responsibilities for reporting or referring potential hazards to safety officers in your agency.
Seminar 6109: Emotional Intelligence in Safety and Health
This training focuses on emotional intelligence (EI) for safety professionals, with an emphasis on self-awareness and self-management. It teaches how recognizing and managing emotions can improve decision-making, communication, and leadership in high-pressure situations. The course includes practical strategies for building self-awareness, identifying emotional triggers, and applying emotional intelligence in real-world safety scenarios. Through case studies, group discussions, and role-playing, participants will learn how to manage emotions, understand others' perspectives, and handle workplace conflicts more effectively. The goal is to enhance emotional resilience, promote positive relationships, and improve safety practices in the workplace.
Intended audience: Individuals who have occupational safety and health responsibilities for supporting or participating in the implementation and/or the assessment of safety and health management system.
Seminar 6404: Job Hazard Analysis (JHA)
This seminar will provide students with an overview of hazard recognition and control through the systematic analysis of the job tasks.
Intended audience: Employees responsible for determining the hazards associated with a task and the methods used to protect employees.
Seminar 6408: Emergency Preparedness for the Federal Workplace
This seminar provides the requirements for developing an Occupant Emergency Plan at the Federal Workplace. The guided workshops will allow participants to practice the development of a plan. Resources provided will assist in the development of emergency plan or improvement of an existing one.
Intended audience: Collateral Duty Safety Officers, Union Representatives, Managers, and Emergency Response Team Members
Seminar 6600: Fall Protection
This seminar provides an overview of the hazards and OSHA requirements associated with work performed at elevated working levels from surfaces such as scaffolds and ladders.
Intended audience: Individuals who are responsible to monitor or perform work at elevated working surfaces.
Seminar 6602: Cranes in Construction
This seminar provides operator qualification requirements and discuss safety hazards associated with using cranes on your job site.
Intended audience: Persons who provide safety on construction sites where cranes are used.
Seminar 6801: Hearing Conservation
This Seminar will cover the critical elements of a hearing conservation program with emphasis on compliance with 29 CFR 1910.95 Hearing Conservation Standard. There will be a workshop on noise instrumentation and an overview of occupational noise controls.
Intended audience: Individuals who have occupational safety and health responsibilities for hearing conservation program in their agency.
Seminar 6802: Hazard Communications – Aligning with GHS.
At the end of the seminar, trainees will have a working knowledge of the United Nations' Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS) and the corresponding OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (HCS).
Intended audience: Individuals who have occupational safety and health responsibilities for reporting or referring potential hazards to safety officers in your agency.
Seminar 6809: Asbestos Management and Housekeeping.
This seminar provides an overview of the responsibilities building managers have, related to asbestos containing material located in their facilities. Safe management of the material, and housekeeping, will be discussed. Asbestos management tools are provided for participants, to help guide program development and implementation.
Intended audience: Individuals who have occupational safety and health responsibilities for reporting or referring potential hazards to safety officers in your agency.
Seminar 6816: Break the Transmission Chain
This seminar will explore communicable disease transmission and strategies to break the transmission chain. The emphasis will be on diseases of the respiratory tract.
Intended audience: Individuals who have occupational safety and health responsibilities for reporting or referring potential hazards to safety officers in your agency.