The winning foursome from the 2010 golf tournament held in Duluth at Northland Country Club. From left to right: Rebecca Klett, Lockridge Grindal Nauen P.L.L.P., Tom Reinhart, Kwik Trip, Inc., Steve Lasky, Dairy Queen and Nate Mussell, Lockridge Grindal Nauen P.L.L.P. Nearly 60 alumni from Leadership Minnesota toured the Prairie Island nuclear power plant in Red Wing. The program, exclusive to the Minnesota Chamber, provides an inside look at the state's changing economy and the issues that will shape its future. Andrea Walsh (from left), chair-elect of the Minnesota Chamber Board, President David Olson and Board Chair Dave McMillan attended the Governors’ Summit in Washington, D.C., hosted by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. The event coincided with the release of the report, “Enterprising States,” which highlights successful state strategies for job creation and economic growth. Businesses leaders provide feedback on Minnesota Chamber legislative initiatives during a regional policy session in Bloomington. Gubernatorial candidates addressed priorities of the statewide business community at an August 17 debate at Grand View Lodge, Nisswa: (from left), Republican Tom Emmer, DFLer Mark Dayton, Independence Party candidate Tom Horner. Andrea Walsh (from left), chair-elect of the Minnesota Chamber Board, President David Olson and Board Chair Dave McMillan attend the Governors’ Summit in Washington, D.C., hosted by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.

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Safety Management: From Partners You Can Trust

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.

Upcoming programs:
“Building a Total Safety Culture.” 
February 16: “Potential Hazards and Near Miss Reporting (archived – see below)
June 15: Good Hiring Practices & Employee Safety Orientation (archived – see below)
October 12: Job Safety Analysis. 

The programs are scheduled from 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. and are free to Minnesota Chamber members. To register, go to www.mnchamber.com/events.cfm.

Archived Programs:
Good Hiring Practices & Employee Safety Webinar: Presented on June 15, 2010 - Click here for webinar materials.

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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