April 17, 2003

20 days out from the 69th annual Minnesota Safety & Health Conference! Top-notch speakers, the latest information and trends, more than 125 exhibitors. Don't miss it! See details at www.mnsafetycouncil.org/conf/



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This week:
  • Packaged Power-packed PowerPoint Presentations from Russ!
  • Heads Up! Top Quality Low Cost Bike Helmets
  • NEW Hazmat Security Requirements: Training Sessions from Lisa
  • Upcoming Training from Gina: Build Your Safety Program and Your Own Credentials
FIFTY Ready-to-Use PowerPoint Presentations at Your Fingertips!
Our all-new "Safety Presentation Customizer" software brings fifty PowerPoint computer-generated slide presentations together in one handy package. Use the content as-is for memorable safety training or, if you have PowerPoint installed on your computer, customize the presentation with your company-specific info and photos. Each topic includes instructor's notes to help you present the training and other printable reports to help you record your training sessions. The CD-ROM is PC compatible, single-user version, and includes 12 months of unlimited tech support. All this for only $149!! Call Russ to order today at 651-228-7326/800- 444-9150 or email budin@mnsafetycouncil.org.

Bike Helmet Promotion For All Your Employees
As you pull your bicycle out of the garage this spring, don't forget your helmet. It's estimated that 75% of bicycle-related deaths among children could have been prevented with a bicycle helmet. While helmets can't prevent crashes and falls, they do help reduce the risk of head injury and long term brain damage by up to 88%. This spring the Minnesota Safety Council is offering your employees and their families a chance to get a top-quality bike helmet for only $12.50. Call Linda at 651-228-7317/800-444-9150 or e-mail at linda@mnsafetycouncil.org and ask her how you can be part of a bike helmet promotion for your company. Help us get a bike helmet on the head of every rider in Minnesota!

Training for New Hazmat Transportation Security Requirements
Remember: U.S. DOT has issued new regulations requiring creation of security plans by September 2003, and security training for hazmat employees. We're offering that training on three dates: May 30 and June 12 from 1:00-3:00 p.m., and August 7, 8:30-10:30 a.m. For more info or to register, contact Lisa Kons at 651-228-7330/800-444-9150 ext. 330 or e-mail her at kons@mnsafetycouncil.org.

Training Features of the Week
Fundamentals of Industrial Hygiene, June 23-27
Math Review Course for ASP/CSP Exams, May 18
OHST Exam Preparation Workshop, May 19-21
Safety Training Methods, May 13-16
Safety Management Techniques, June 9-12
Audiometric Technician Training, June 2-4
OSHA 50l Trainer Course in Occupational Safety & Health for General Industry, June 16-19

4-Hour Compliance-Based Training Sessions
Emergency Response Refresher, April 28
Emergency Response Incident Command, April 29
OSHA Recordkeeping Workshop (Log 300), May 1
Right-to-Know Workshop II, May 20
Lockout/Tagout, June 5
Accident Investigation & Job Hazard Analysis, June 6
Personal Protective Equipment, June 19

8-Hour Compliance-Based Training
Confined Space Entry I, April 29
Emergency Response Initial Training, April 30
Conducting Effective Workplace Safety Inspections, June 3
Fork Truck Instructor Development Training, June 4
Confined Space Entry II, June 16
Effective Safety Committees, June 20

Complete course listings (more than 80 topics) and online registration at www.mnsafetycouncil.org/courses, or contact Carol Wicks at 651-228-7319/800-444-9150; or e-mail her at: carol@mnsafetycouncil.org. Remember - courses can be customized and brought on-site to your company. Call for details!