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EASTERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITYCONTINUING EDUCATION & OUTREACHWorkforce Educationwww.workforce.eku.eduJanuary—June, 2013Workforce Education Training ScheduleJanuary—June, 2013We offer open-enrollment courses for the workforce, including onlineoptions.We have classes scheduled in Richmond, Corbin, Manchester, Somerset andLouisville.We can also come on-site to your company!

OSHA 2264Permit-Required Confined Space Entry$750 • April 9-11, 2013 • 20 hoursThis course is designed to enable students to recognize,evaluate, prevent, and abate safety and health hazardsassociated with confined space entry. Technical topics includethe recognition of confined space hazards, basic informationabout instrumentation used to evaluate atmospheric hazards,and ventilation techniques. This course features workshops onpermit entry classification and program evaluation.OSHA 3095Electrical Standards$650 • February 5-8, 2013 • 26 hoursThis shortened version of OSHA 3090 is designed to provide thestudent with a survey of OSHA's electrical standards and thehazards associated with electrical installations and equipment.Topics include single- and three-phase systems, cord- and plugconnectedand fixed equipment, grounding, ground fault circuitinterrupters, and safety-related work practices. Emphasis isplaced on electrical hazard recognition and OSHA policies andprocedures. Students will receive instruction on safe and correctuse of their electrical testing equipment.OSHA 3110Fall Arrest Systems$750 • March 19-21, 2013 • 18 hoursThis course provides an overview of state-of-the-art technologyfor fall protection and current OSHA requirements. Topicscovered include the principles of fall protection, the componentsof fall arrest systems, the limitations of fall arrest equipment,and OSHA policies regarding fall protection. Course features aone-day field exercise demonstrating fall protect equipment.OSHA 7000Ergonomic Guidelines for Nursing Homes$250 • February 25, 2013 • 7 hoursThe focus of this one-day course is to use OSHA’s ErgonomicsGuidelines for Nursing Homes to develop a process to protectworkers in nursing homes.Save the Date!Customer Appreciation/Safety WeekApril 22-26, 2013OSHA Training Institute Education CenterSeveral safety training courses will beoffered at deeply discounted rates as a“thanks” to our customers, including:OSHA 7200 Bloodborne Pathogen ExposureControl for HealthcareOSHA 7400 Trainer Course in ConstructionNoiseOSHA 7100 Introduction to Machinery andMachine SafeguardingOSHA 7100Introduction to Machinery and Machine Safeguarding$250 • June 10, 2013 • 4 hoursThe main focus of this course is to increase the participant’sknowledge and skill in proper machine safeguarding techniques,and to highlight the benefits of guarding various types ofmachinery.OSHA 7105Evacuation and Emergency Planning$250 • April 15, 2013 • 4 hoursEvacuation and emergency planning focuses on OSHArequirements for emergency action plans and fire protectionplans. Preparing for emergencies is a basic principle ofworkplace safety and health. Participants will learn: (1) reasonsfor emergency action plans and fire prevention plans and whenthey are required for a workplace; (2) elements of a goodevacuation plan; and (3) features of design and maintenance ofgood exit routes. The optional session for this course will focuson assessment of risk for terrorist attack and how to utilizeOSHA’s two matrices, evacuation planning and fire andexplosion, as tools for planning in emergencies.Check out our NEW website:www.osha.eku.edufor news regarding upcoming classes,certificate programs, online registration, andmore!ARE YOU INTERESTEDIN BECOMING AN AUTHORIZEDOSHA OUTREACH TRAINER?If you have completed an OSHA Standardscourse and have at least five years ofrelevant safety experience, you may bequalified to enroll in the OSHA OutreachTrainer Program for Construction orGeneral Industry.These 4-day courses, OSHA 500 and OSHA501, are offered several times throughoutthe year in Richmond and Louisville,Kentucky.Successful completion of the trainercourse authorizes you to teach the OSHA10- and 30-hour safety classes.OSHA 7500 Introduction to Safety andHealth ManagementOSHA 7845 Recordkeeping Rule SeminarVisit www.osha.eku.edu for full details!5

Eastern Kentucky UniversityTraining for Supervisors“First Line Supervision Certificate Program”Classes Offered At:EKU Richmond CampusPerkins Building521 Lancaster AvenueRichmond, KY 40475EKU Corbin CampusCorbin By‐pass/Hwy 3041One Pennington WayCorbin, KY 40701Now that you’re a supervisor, you have most likely developed the technicalskills required in your field. Your continued success now depends upon theability to get things accomplished through others. EKU’s supervision programhelps develop your interpersonal skills or “people skills” area. The programsare designed to offer a bridge between technical skills and supervising othersto increase overall company performance. These classes are helpful for newsupervisors, those without formal training, and workers who hope to moveinto a supervisory role in the future.EKU Manchester Campus50 University DriveManchester, KY 40962EKU Somerset Campus46 Turpen CourtSomerset, KY 42503All Classes are 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.Our seminars can be taken as part ofthe Certificate program or as anindividual professional developmenttopic.Course Tuition (includes materials) 3 Day Seminar $380 2 Day Seminar $275 1 Day Seminar $250“Basic Supervision Certificate”The First Line Supervision Program begins with an 18‐hour seminar (3 one‐dayclasses), Basic Core Concepts I. Participants then select an additional 18 hours(3 days) of elective seminars—6 hours of which may be computer classes. Thiscompletes the Basic Supervision Certificate for a total of 36 hours. Basic CoreConcepts I is required to receive the Basic Supervision Certificate.“Advanced Supervision Certificate”Advanced Supervision is the second phase of the program and consists ofanother 18‐hour seminar (3 one‐day classes), Advanced Core Concepts II.Participants then select an additional 18 hours (3 days) of elective seminars—6of which may be computer classes– for a total of 36 hours of training. Thiscompletes the Advanced Supervision Certificate. Advanced Core Concepts IIis required to receive the Advanced Supervision Certificate. Computer Classes $1608Onsite customized training is available. Call Workforce Education at 859‐622‐8405 for a freequote or to register today! Visit www.ceo.eku.edu/workforce for more information.

Elective Options: Accident PreventionHighlights practical approaches to promote safety and preventaccidents in the workplace. Business WritingImprove your written communication skills. Coaching & Workplace CommunicationAssess employees’ development needs and respond with appropriateleadership style. Conflict ManagementUse communication skills to defuse conflict and solve problems.Learn how to respond successfully in a variety of situations that occurin the workplace. Creative Problem SolvingLearn how to effectively apply creative techniques for problemsolving while capitalizing on your own creative talents. Dealing with Difficult PeopleThis course emphasizes communication and flexible thinking as keymethods of dealing with difficult people. Effective Team BuildingLearn the practical framework required for building teams within awork unit. Embracing your Emotional IntelligenceLeaders will benefit from this course by understanding how awarethey are of their emotions as well as those of others, how to dealwith negative emotions, and how to utilize positive emotions toimprove their leadership performance and that of their team. Legal Issues for SupervisorsExplore legal aspects and obligations of being a supervisor. Managing StressFrom burnout to performance...learn what causes stress, its effect onbehavior, physical and mental health, and ways to alleviate stress. Motivating EmployeesLearn practical leadership skills to increase employee motivation andperformance. Presentation SkillsAs a supervisor, having good presentation skills is a must...but it canalso be intimidating to speak to a group. This two‐day seminarprovides the opportunity to develop your presentation style in a safeenvironment. Sexual HarassmentLed by a practicing attorney “policy to prosecution”...current issuesthat supervisors need to know for today’s workplace. Time ManagementDesigned for anyone who wants to do a better job managing theirtime—both in the workplace and at home. MS 2010Instructor‐led Microsoft 2010 computer classes are also available.Only one computer class may count towards each certificate.Microsoft 2010 Computer ClassesRichmond:Excel Basic—February 15Excel Intermediate—March 8Excel Advanced—April 12Outlook—April 19Corbin:Introduction to the Computer—February 18Excel Basic—March 25PowerPoint Basic—April 1Word Basic—April 29Excel Intermediate—June 10Manchester:Introduction to the Computer—February 4Excel Basic—March 4Word Basic—April 15PowerPoint Basic—May 20Somerset:Introduction to the Computer—February 13Excel Basic—March 20Word Basic—April 17PowerPoint Basic—May 89

Eastern Kentucky UniversityTraining for SupervisorsSpring 2013 Class ScheduleBasicCore Concepts ICore Concepts I providesparticipants the opportunity tolearn vital skills needed tosuccessfully supervise in today’sever‐changing workplace. Thiscourse is based around the bookTaking the Step up to Supervisorby Geoff Nichols and includes thefollowing topics: Learning yourNew Role, Expectations ofSupervision, Motivating andCoaching Others, and othercritical issues.Richmond: Basic Core Concepts I—February 6, 7, & 12 Creative Problem Solving—February 20 Conflict Management—March 5 Emotional Intelligence—March 19 Motivating Employees—March 27 Sexual Harassment—April 16 Managing Stress—April 23 Time Management—April 30 Advanced Core Concepts II—Dates TBACorbin: Legal Issues—February 21 InterpersonalCommunication Skills—February 28 Managing Stress—March 7 Presentation Skills—March21 & 28 Basic Core Concepts I—April11, 18, & 25 Advanced Core Concepts II—May 7, 14, & 21 Accident Prevention—May 9 Coaching & WorkplaceCommunication—May 23 Dealing with DifficultPeople—June 6AdvancedCore Concepts IIAdvanced Core Concepts II offersan opportunity for a supervisor toexpand the concepts introduced inCore I through detailedexamination and case‐studyexperience. Added materialincludes the performance appraisalprocess, the changing workplace,legal aspects of supervision, andgrowing into management. Learnto make your best skills assupervisor become second nature.Manchester: Conflict Management—February 11 Motivating Employees—March 18 Sexual Harassment—May 13 Creative Problem Solving—June 17Somerset: Conflict Management—March 27 Motivating Employees—April 3 Dealing with DifficultPeople—May 22 Sexual Harassment—June 1210Onsite customized training is available. Call Workforce Education at 859‐622‐8405 for a freequote or to register today! Visit www.ceo.eku.edu/workforce for more information.