Tri-State Safety Association (TSSA) 12th Annual Safety Conference

This training is sponsored in part through Workforce Safety & Insurance's (WSI) Safety Training & Education Program (STEP) Grant
WSI Safety Programs & Offerings
WSI Safety Programs and Offerings will cover the following:
- Overview of the Safety Management Discount Program (SMP) and Safety Action Menu Discount Program (SAM)
- Safety Consultation
- Loss Control Assessments
- Educational Offerings
- Grant Programs
Presenter - WSI Education Specialist
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Material Handling in the Workplace
Whether handling job site material/supplies by use of equipment or personally, this training will focus on those types of movements and safety aspects to utilize in order to maintain and enhance worker safety.
Presenter - Steven Fischer - AGC
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Vision Zero
Vision Zero is North Dakota’s state initiative to get down to zero traffic fatalities and serious injuries in our state. Theresa Liebsch, the southwest Vision Zero Regional Coordinator, will be sharing her expertise on the latest crash statistics and what you can do to keep everyone safe in your vehicle.
Return to Work (RTW) / Designated Medical Provider (DMP)
RTW/DMP training will cover the following:
- Benefits of a RTW Program
- How to Implement a RTW Program
- What to do once an injury occurs
- Training Requirements
Presenters:
Brad Sibla - WSI Return to Work Coordinator
Reyne Richter - WSI Claims Supervisor
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Understanding Your Workers’ Compensation Coverage Requirements
The landscape of today’s workforce is ever-changing. Employers are faced with many complex issues, understanding workers’ compensation coverage doesn’t have to be one of them.
In this session you will learn about:
• Insurance requirements for operations in North Dakota
• Definition of significant contact for out of state employers
• Extension of coverage for exposure outside the state of North Dakota
• Elective coverage options for owner/officers and family members
Signs of Stress & Job Burnout
This training will cover the following:
- Compare, contrast, and define stress and burnout
- Recognize warning signs and risk factors for stress and burnout
- Learn techniques to help manage and cope with stress and burnout
Presenter - Jessica Clement - CHI
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Claims 101
The Claims 101 Training will cover the following:
- Injury Reporting/Timeliness
- What Constitutes a Work Injury
- The Roles and Players of a Workers’ Compensation Claim
- Designated Medical Provider
- Claims Management Philosophy
Presenter - Reyne Richter - WSI Claims Supervisor
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Substance Abuse in the Workplace
Substance abuse in the workplace - covers drugs of choice, addiction, and seeking help. It can be general or for supervisors (then covers best ways to address it with employees).
Presenter - Nita Ritzke & Christopher Schenk - Red Cross
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Common Injuries in the Workplace
Worker injuries on worksites can be prevented with proper training, site hazard awareness, Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) and other safe work practices. This training will focus on the more common injuries that occur in the workplace and what can be done to help prevent them and provide for worker safety.
Presenter - Steven Fischer - AGC
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