Chamber Webinar Series

The Minnesota Chamber of Commerce hosts monthly webinars on a variety of topics as a free benefit to members. Below are detailed descriptions and registration information for our upcoming webinars.

Unless otherwise noted, all webinars are scheduled from Noon-1:00 p.m. and free to Minnesota Chamber members, $89 for nonmembers.

For more information on the webinar series please contact Lisa Engdahl at (651) 292-4699 or lengdahl@mnchamber.com.

FEBRUARY 15
Ergonomics 101

Did you know that back strains are the leading injury in the workplace? Looking to prevent sprains, strains and other repetitive motion type injuries? Whether an office or manufacturing setting, innovative ergonomic programs can reduce rates of musculoskeletal disorders, reduce associated absenteeism, turnover, and lost time, save workers’ compensation costs, and improve productivity and product quality.

This webinar is part of a series developed by the Minnesota Chamber Safety Management Committee to provide tools to implement or enhance an existing ergonomics program. 

This webinar will cover a basic introduction to ergonomics including how to recognize ergonomic risk factors, conduct a worksite analysis and implement an ergonomic program at your workplace and more!

Presenters: 
Pam Hart, director of safety and wellness, Doherty Employment Group
Steve Serba, safety coordinator, Alexandria Extrusion Company

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MARCH 15
Service Redesign and Spending Reform
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MARCH 17
Health Care Webinar
The program details for this webinar will be determined as the new legislation moves forward and specific employer actions are required.
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APRIL 12
Strategies for Saving Money through Solid Waste Reduction, Resource Conservation and Energy Efficiency
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MAY 17
Business Assistance Resources – What's Available for your Business?
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JUNE 2
Health Care Webinar
The program details for this webinar will be determined as the new legislation moves forward and specific employer actions are required.
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JUNE 14
Ergonomics in a Manufacturing Environment 

Did you know that back strains are the leading injury in the workplace? Looking to prevent sprains, strains and other repetitive motion type injuries? Learn how an innovative ergonomic program can reduce rates of musculoskeletal disorders, reduce associated absenteeism, turnover, and lost time, save workers’ compensation costs, and improve productivity and product quality in your manufacturing setting.

Presenters:
Richard Higgins, Corporate Environmental/Safety Manager, Hutchinson Technology Incorporated
Bonnie Lunzer, Safety Director, Parsons Electric
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The webinar is free to Minnesota Chamber and Minnesota Safety Council members, $89 for nonmembers.

OCTOBER 11
Office Ergonomics

Did you know that back strains are the leading injury in the workplace?  This webinar will help you recognize office related ergonomic risk factors which include: understanding the neutral position, conducting a workstation evaluation, controlling common ergonomic problems, basic elements of an office ergonomics program and more!

Presenters:
Brian Breider, Global Ergonomics Program Owner, MBA, CSP, ARM, IBM Integrated Health Services
Randy Riesberg, Corporate Safety Director, The Cretex Companies

The webinar is free to Minnesota Chamber and Minnesota Safety Council members, $89 for nonmembers.
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System Requirements
PC-based attendees
Required: Windows® 2000, XP Home, XP Pro, 2003 Server, Vista

Macintosh®-based attendees
Required: Mac OS® X 10.4 (Tiger®) or newer

For more information on this webinar, please contact:
Lisa Engdahl, (651) 292-4699
lengdahl@mnchamber.com
www.mnchamber.com

These webinars are free to Minnesota Chamber members and $89 for nonmembers.

Exclusive sponsorship opportunities are available for the 2010-11 webinar series. Click here for more information or contact Lisa Engdahl, (651) 292-4699 or lengdahl@mnchamber.com.