Wage and Hours Laws
Presenter: Jessica J - North Dakota Labor and Human Rights
During this presentation we will discuss a general overview of the Labor & Human Rights Department, the laws they enforce, with an emphasis on the wage and hour laws, the “hot topics” we commonly see related to wage and hour issues, ways to prevent these issues, available resources for employees and employers alike.
Online Training
Claims 101
Presenter: Nichole Schlosser - WSI Claims Supervisor
The Claims 101 Training will cover the following:
- Injury Reporting/Timeliness
- What Constitutes a Work Injury
- The Roles and Players on a Workers’ Compensation Claim
- Designated Medical Provider
- Claims Management Philosophy
Online Training
Fire Prevention
Presenter: Steven Fischer - Safety Director Associated General Contractors of North Dakota
Fire prevention and protection is a vital part of working safely in your work environment. This training will focus on what is required to meet fire protection protocols, what are leading causes of fires in the workplace, familiarization with the different types of firefighting equipment and what you need to know and practice in the event of a fire in the workplace
Online Training
Curating a Safety Culture in your Organization
Presenter: Ben Sand - WSI Loss Control Programs Manager
Special Guest: Art Thompson - WSI Director
A strong safety culture is more than policies and procedures - it's a shared commitment to protecting employees at every level of an organization.
Online Training
Substance Abuse in the Workplace
Presenter: Kari Schoenhard - CHI St. Alexius
Substance Abuse in the Workplace covers common substances of abuse, addiction, and seeking help. The session can be tailored either as a general overview or specifically for supervisors, with a focus on the best approaches for addressing these issues with employees.
Online Training
From Fridge to Fork: Food Safety That Saves
Presenter: Katie Johnke - Nutrition & Health Promotion Coordinator - Bismarck-Burleigh Public Health
Do you feel overwhelmed by all the conflicting nutrition advice out there? If so, you are not alone. However, eating for your health doesn’t have to be complicated. It is not about strict limitations or depriving yourself of foods you love. Rather, it’s about feeling great, having more energy, improving your health, and boosting your mood.
Online Training
Return to Work/Designated Medical Provider
Presenters: Nichole Schlosser - WSI Claims Supervisor and Brad Sibla - WSI Return to Work Coordinator
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
Online Training
Common Injuries in the Workplace
Presenter: Steven Fischer - Safety Director - Associated General Contractors of North Dakota
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.
Online Training
New Hire Safety Orientation Best Practices
Presenter: Ben Sand - WSI Loss Control Programs Manager
Join us for a presentation and discussion on some best practices on new hire safety orientation to help reduce the risk of injury for those who are new to a job.
Online Training
Contractor Pitfalls
Presenter: Nicole Spoor - WSI Employer Compliance Specialist
This session explains North Dakota workers’ compensation law and how it relates to independent contractors, general contractors and subcontractors.
Attendees will learn about: