Michele Engdahl with Thomson Reuters, Eagan, receives an up-close look at a hog-producing facility – Baarsch Farms-Next Generation Pork, Inc. near Austin – as part of Leadership Minnesota. The Minnesota Chamber program is an exclusive look at the state’s changing economy and the issues that will shape its future. Grow Minnesota! events help businesses prepare for the economic recovery. Sharing their perspectives on how the recession has changed the job market were (from left) Simon Foster of SpencerStuart, Minneapolis; Sue Metcalf of Ecolab, St. Paul; and Jan Erickson of Medtronic, Inc., Fridley. Dee Schutte, executive director of the Litchfield Chamber of Commerce, visits with House Minority Leader Kurt Zellers at the Session Priorities event. Governor Tim Pawlenty congratulates John M. Rivisto, president and CEO of Wells Concrete Company, on its new facility in Sartell. The plant has created 50 jobs in central Minnesota and will add another 100 jobs over the next five years. Minnesota legislative leaders share their priorities at the Minnesota Chamber’s annual Session Priorities event: (from left) House Minority Leader Kurt Zellers, House Speaker Margaret Anderson Kelliher, moderator Tom Hauser of KSTP-TV Eyewitness News; Senate Minority Leader David Senjem; Senate Majority Leader Larry Pogemiller. Governor Tim Pawlenty addresses nearly 1,600 business leaders and policy-makers at the Minnesota Chamber’s annual Session Priorities event, the largest legislative gathering of its kind.

Safety Management: From Partners You Can Trust

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Minnesota Chamber Safety Management Committee
Minnesota Chamber Business Services has established a Safety Management Committee to develop educational programs for member employers and their employees. The committee includes Chamber members from a variety of work environments, offering unique perspectives and ideas for addressing common workplace safety issues.

Webinars: With the guidance and leadership of our safety committee members, we can provide employers with programs that address the topics to maintain compliance and safety within your business.

Potential Hazards and Near Miss Reporting: Presented on February 16, 2010 - Click here for video.

Get AWAIR (A Workplace Accident and Injury Reduction Program: Presented March, 2009 - Click here for AWAIR-Powerpoint.

Peer to Peer Helpline/Safety Audit:  Direct your workplace safety questions to the Peer to Peer Mentoring Helpline, a telephone and online service designed to answer your questions on a variety of safety topics.  Safety professionals from a variety of Minnesota companies are available to talk to you about your occupational safety and health concerns.  To learn more contact Mary Bethke at mbethke@mnchamber.com or click here to learn more about this program.

Safety Resources

Safety Programs and Resources: Minnesota Chamber Business Services has partnered with professional organizations and other business groups to share and promote various technical and non-technical resources offered by each. Click here to learn more about this program.

Sample Templates:
    •  Accident Analysis Worksheet
    •  Employee Accident Report
    •  Accident Investigation Report
    •  Job Safety Analysis Form

For more information or to volunteer on the safety committee, contact Mary Bethke at 651-292-4672 or mbethke@mnchamber.com.

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