Presenter: Dr. David Weissman, - NIOSH
Date: May 7, 2009
Start Time: 9:30 am CST
End Time: 10:30 am CST
Members: FREE
Nonmembers: $ 125.00

This presentation will provide an update on asbestos and asbestos-related disease. It will include a description of asbestos and other elongated mineral particles; assessing exposures; adverse health effects; current surveillance information; and a discussion of current issues in the area.

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Safety and industry professionals involved in ensuring worker safety and compliance within their organization.

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Presenter: Katie Adcock & Debbie Riedner, - NSC
Date: May 12, 2009
Start Time: 11:30 am CST
End Time: 12:30 pm CST

June is National Safety Month and we’re challenging you to get everyone at your organization involved. To help you out, we’ve got a month filled with webinars, posters, risk and tip sheets, and more. Find out what we have developed and where you can find it. The back part of the webinar will include open discussion. If you have something you’d like us to consider developing or if you want to share ideas of how you leverage NSM within your organization, this will be your chance. Register todayfor this Member-Exclusive webinar.

Presenter: James Solomon, - NSC
Date: June 2, 2009
Start Time: 11:30 am CST
End Time: 12:30 pm CST

Traffic crashes are the leading cause of teen fatalities, accounting for 38% of all teen deaths in the United States. All new drivers can make wrong decisions behind the wheel; however teens are the most at jeopardy. They bring to the road a unique mix of inexperience, distraction, peer pressure and a tendency to underestimate risk. This webinar will discuss why teens are at risk and what you can do to help your teen make safe decisions behind the wheel. Register todayfor this Member-Exclusive webinar.

Presenter: Wes Scott, - NSC
Date: June 8, 2009
Start Time: 11:30 am CST
End Time: 12:30 pm CST

Falls are the leading cause of nonfatal unintentional injuries that are treated in hospital emergency departments according to data from the All Injury Program. Your employees may not give much thought to the prospect of falling on the job. In fact, slips and trips are often viewed as a big joke or the result of a victim’s own clumsiness, but nothing could be further from the truth. Our safety expert will guide you through the process of identifying hazards and situations that can lead to slips, trips and falls, and best practices to prevent and reduce injuries at your organization. Register todayfor this Member-Exclusive webinar.

Presenter: JoAnn Dankert, - NSC
Date: June 17, 2009
Start Time: 11:30 am CST
End Time: 12:30 pm CST

Overexertion and lower back pain injuries attributed to improper lifting are a leading cause of occupational safety and health concerns for employers. This webinar will define ergonomics and the science behind it. Learn how to recognize, evaluate, and control ergonomic risk factors in your workplace to keep yourself and your employees safe. Register todayfor this Member-Exclusive webinar.

Presenter: John Kennedy, - NSC
Date: June 22, 2009
Start Time: 11:30 am CST
End Time: 12:30 pm CST

Recent research is helping us better understand the nature of distractions while driving, particularly the distractions associated with cell phone conversations. We will review the research and discuss why cell phones are a more significant distraction than many other activities one might engage in while driving. This knowledge can serve as a guide to employers considering cell phone policies and to states and parents considering bans of cell phone use by teen drivers. Register todayfor this Member-Exclusive webinar.