Presenter - Jeanne DeKrey (CHI St. Alexius Health)

Trenching and Excavating for the Competent Person  will cover the following:

OSHA will discuss problems they’ve seen in the field and what is expected of employers for correcting/preventing these violations. OSHA will discuss expectations of a competent person and how to conduct manual, visual and atmospheric evaluations.  We will also discuss recent criminal prosecutions and how employers can be impacted by this. 

Presenter - Paul Trondson (Compliance Safety & Health Officer - OSHA)

ONLINE Training

Entry Level Driver Training Requirements – Are You Ready   will cover the following:

This presentation will allow WSI Staff to provide relevant and timely information to WSI clients relating to new training requirements for individuals seeking to –

• Obtain commercial driver’s license for the first time
• Upgrade their existing commercial driver’s license
• Obtain certain commercial driver’s license endorsements

Presenter - Paul Hauglund (State Program Specialist – FMCSA ND Division)

Worksite Drug Testing will cover the following:

The drug testing process is complicated and somewhat mysterious. Dr. Joel Blanchard will review the drug testing process and bring to light the steps involved. Special situations will be reviewed and he will provide company guidance with appropriate drug testing panels. 

Presenter - Dr. Joel Blanchard

ONLINE Training

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Marijuana Legalization Impacts on Drug Testing Programs will cover the following:

The northern plain states will all have legalized marijuana by summer of 2021. This has a large impact on company drug testing policies and drug testing programs. Dr. Blanchard will review ways to navigate the conflicting federal and state laws to avoid discrimination, yet provide a safe workplace.   

Presenter - Dr. Joel Blanchard

ONLINE Training

Ag Safety-Mitigating Risk Doesn’t Have to be Complicated will cover the following:

Have you ever thought about what you’re doing every time you buckle your seatbelt in a vehicle? Guess what?! You’re mitigating risk! Let’s have a conversation about how farm operators can mitigate risk on the farm.      

Presenter - Angie Johnson (NDSU Extension Agent-Steele County)

ONLINE Training

Safety Basics for Small Business will cover the following:

Safety doesn’t need to be overwhelming for small businesses. Join us to learn about some basic safety program components, definitions, and resources.      

ONLINE Training

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