“Falling” Back into On-site Regional Training

There’s good news for PDRMA members who’ve missed the camaraderie and experience of in-person training. Improved public health metrics and the move to Phase 5 of the Restore Illinois Plan — with a full reopening — has paved the way for a return to on-site PDRMA regional training this fall!

“We’re excited to re-engage in on-site trainings with our members,” says Bill Hooker, PDRMA Training Program Supervisor, “and will share our necessary safety protocols and practices well ahead of any training sessions.” Some courses slated for in-person training are:

• Aerial Lift Operator.
• Back Safety.
• Brush Chipper Operator
• Confined Space.
• Fleet Safety.
• Hands-on Playground Inspection.
• H.E.L.P. and H.E.L.P. 2.
• OSHA 10 for Supervisors.
• Trailer Safety.

Web-based Trainings

In the meantime, we’re keeping you current on training with the addition of new web-based programs and will continue to offer the convenience of online training through third quarter. You’ll find our usual web programs along with new ones — like the ones below — to help you stay on top of changing regulations and emerging safety issues.

• Exploring and Understanding Unconscious Bias — Sept. 28.
• OSHA for the SRA.
• Silica Awareness.

We also continue to offer webinars with these scheduled in September.

• Reasonable Suspicion Drug/Alcohol Training for NonCDL Supervisor — Sept. 14.
• Certificates of Insurance — Sept. 16.
• Keep Fit, Keep Safe for SRA Staff — Sept. 16.

Go to the Training Calendar page of the PDRMA website to register for these webinars and check for new programs as we continue to add them. 

PDRMA Resources

Don’t forget to take advantage of these PDRMA resources as well.

Claims Reporting for Supervisors — This recorded webinar covers how to report, investigate and follow up on claims, along with an overview of the process, case studies and exercises.

Defensive Driving 15-Passenger Vans — This DuPont training video gives an overview of the driving skills and basic defensive driving skills needed to safely handle these larger vehicles. Contact PDRMA for a copy of our Van/Bus Defensive Driver Training Materials that include videos, PowerPoint presentations and other materials.