Wednesday, June 10, 2009

In a shrinking economy it is increasingly important for industrial hygiene programs to be focused on the right priorities. This presentation will help answer questions such as: "What is the value of an IH program? What programs do I really need? What is a workplace exposure assessment and how is it valuable to my site? How do I integrate IH in the safety management system? Should I outsource or develop internal resources? How do I evaluate external resources?" In addition, a practical approach to completing qualitative workplace exposure assessments and developing priorities for sampling at your site will be discussed.

Alcohol or drug abuse by a family member can have devastating effects on the fabric of family unity. This presentation will describe how to recognize the symptoms of substance abuse and how to find, evaluate, and initiate treatment options when the problem is identified.

How much are you eating? Words like mega-sized, gigantic-gulp, or supersize grab consumers attention. We are a generation who wants more bang for the buck. We often feel that the bigger portion size is better. But is that so? If you are trying to manage your weight, these ballooning portion sizes are sure to wreak havoc on your waistline. One key to getting and keeping your weight in a healthy range is to eat sensible portions. This presentation will give you portion control strategies and show you what a sensible portion should look like.

One of the biggest challenges industries encounter when trying to control noise is practicality. This presentation will provide:

• The purpose of engineering controls as reflected in OSHA and industry standards.
• The popular trends and bad habits regarding noise issues in industrial plants.
• An eye-opening tour on the risks and pitfalls of common industry trends.
• Simple solutions to attack noise from an engineering control perspective.
• A plan to move forward with this new approach to managing noise and finally achieve change.

Do you really want zero injuries at your site? Are you really doing all you can to ensure NOBODY GETS HURT? If so, your safety strategies should include initiatives to ensure the physical health and well being of your employees. Does it? Personal medical conditions such as diabetes and obesity are serious health issues, but they are also serious safety issues. Unfortunately, they are also personal, sensitive issues that no one wants to talk about. But this presentation will give you a platform to bring these issues forward in your organization in a fun and educational way. Laughter is a good teaching tool, so come learn and laugh along the way, then take the message back to your organization!