The Environmental Public Health and Safety (EPHS) resource page provides articles, templates, materials and opportunities relating to Tribal safety, risk management, occupational health, security and emergency preparedness.
The National Indian Gaming Commission (NIGC) compiled these resources to showcase current industry best practices, and they are not intended to be exhaustive. Inclusion of non-federal government resources does not imply an endorsement of the policies, services, information, or training that these resources provide, and may not necessarily represent the official position or policies of the NIGC or the U.S. Government.
Eddie Ilko, Safety and Occupational Health Manager
Email: Eddie.Ilko@nigc.gov
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OSHA Training & Events
OSHA Training Institute Education Centers | Confined Space: A Focus On Rescue | Live Webinar
When: September 24, 2025 | Time: 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm EST
You’re Invited: Confined Space Rescue Webinar
Join us for an essential and informative webinar focused on the rescue segment of confined space standards, designed for safety professionals, supervisors, and team leaders across industries.
Webinar Highlights:
Real-Life Incident Reviews:
We’ll analyze two actual confined space incidents to identify what went wrong or right, examine the applicable standards, and discuss
what should have happened.
Interactive Q&A Session:
Wrap up the session with 20–30 minutes of live Q&A, where you can ask questions and get expert insights on confined space safety and
rescue procedures.
Presented by Bill Foster, a senior risk management trainer with 40+ years of experience in the safety and health profession.
Additional Resources
FBI’s Active Shooter Incidents in the United States in 2024: Active Shooter Incidents in the United States in 2024 — FBI
Louisiana State University (LSU) /National Center for Biomedical Research and Training (NCBRT)
LSU/NCBRT Tribal Affairs Program: Tribal Training Program | NCBRT/ACADEMY OF COUNTER-TERRORIST EDUCATION (lsu.edu)
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
FEMA’s Tribal Affairs Hub: Tribal Affairs | FEMA.gov
FEMA’s Emergency Management Institute: NDEMU | Emergency Management Institute (fema.gov)
US Dept of the Interior Indian Affairs Emergency Management Training: Emergency Management Training | Indian Affairs (bia.gov)
Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA)
CISA Tribal Affairs: CISA Tribal Affairs | CISA
A FEMA Student Identification (SID) number and Password are required to apply. If you don’t have a FEMA SID, one may be obtained by going to: https://cdp.dhs.gov/femasid/register.
For registration issues, contact the Office of Bombing Prevention (OBP) Training Support at the Center for Domestic Preparedness (CDP) at: obp-support@cdpemail.dhs.gov or (256) 847-2195 during business hours.
Please do not hesitate to contact OBP Training at OBPTraining@cisa.dhs.gov with any questions.
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