Monday Training: OSHA, Managing Stress, AVIRT

We’re excited to announce that ASEA and AFSCME are offering free Health & Safety trainings and workshop sessions from May 11 through May 13.

***Union Business Leave is Available for this training***

To obtain a “Request for Absence Memo,” please make your request to Bev Gagaring at bevg@asea52.org and Cindy Beans at cindyb@asea52.org.

REGISTER to RSVP: https://www.mobilize.us/afscmewesternregion/event/944186/

Schedule & Description

Monday, May 11:

1. OSHA 101
   Register:       8:30 AM— 10:30 AM
   This course will equip you with the foundational information about the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and workplace safety.
2. Writing OSHA Complaints
   Register:        10:45 AM— 12:45 PM
   Participants will be provided the knowledge and confidence to prepare clear, accurate, and effective OSHA complaints – a skill we hope you never need to utilize.
3. Supporting Health by Managing Stress
   Register:        1:45 PM— 2:45 PM
   Learn about stress reduction techniques and self-care plans that can be practiced throughout the workday, including breathing, grounding, and stretching exercises, promoting greater health.
4. Active Violence Immediate Response Training (AVIRT- Certified)
   Register:        3:00 PM— 6:00 PM
   Over the past 15 years, incidents of workplace violence have been on the rise. Frontline workers, in particular, face unique risks and challenges as they provide vital public services. This course will teach participants how to recognize warning signs, respond quickly during an active shooter situation, and control bleeding in life-threatening situations. *Limited to 15 participants

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQs)

Who can attend?

These training opportunities are available to contributing ASEA members only as an added benefit to membership.

• Not yet a member? Sign up today and be eligible to participate in these trainings and future trainings: https://www.afscmelocal52.org/member
• Not sure if you’re a member? Call ASEA at (907) 277-5200.

Does the training cost anything?

These training events are offered at no additional cost to ASEA members as a benefit of membership, sponsored by your local chapter.

IMPORTANT REMINDER: You will receive information for your online CPR, First Aid, and AED course from "HSI Platform." Please look in your spam/junk folders for an email from info@HSI.com.

*First Aid/CPR/AED - an online course must be completed before joining the in-person.

 If you have any additional questions, please don’t hesitate to contact Bev Gagaring (BevG@asea52.org) or (907) 277-5201.