| November 6, 2003
(Please note: This newsletter is being sent to you in a reader-friendly format with color and graphics. If you are receiving it as plain text, please check your e-mail program settings to allow you to view it in "HTML format".) This week:
The "Injury Facts," 2003 edition, is the National Safety Council's annual compilation of injury data from the workplace, roadways, homes and communities. This edition adds injury benchmarking data for four new industries: Chemical and Allied Products (SIC 28)On sale now for only $29.95 for the book or cd-rom. Call Russ to order at 651-228-7326/800-444-9150; budin@mnsafetycouncil.org. Winter Hazard Awareness Week Promotion As part of Winter Hazard Awareness Week, we hope you'll encourage all of your employees to have a winter survival kit in their vehicle. Our Blizzard Buckets make a great holiday gift for your employees and their families. For information on contents and pricing check out our website at http://www.mnsafetycouncil.org/products/blizbuck.htm or call Linda at 651-228-7317. Our 2004 Safety & Health Calendars are another great way to say thank you to your employees. Calendar photos and information can be found at http://www.mnsafetycouncil.org/products/safetycl.htm. NEW on our Web-site! The complete course listings for January-June, 2004! See http://www.mnsafetycouncil.org/courses for details of courses and to register (or contact Carol Wicks at 651/228-7319/800-444-9150; e-mail: carol@mnsafetycouncil.org.) Ask us about customizing any of our courses for on-site training or for help with policy writing, inspections, and ergonomic workstation evaluations. Training Opportunity: Basic Safety Certificate Builds Your Skills, Boosts Your Safety Program The Minnesota Safety Council and Minnesota OSHA offer this certificate for those seeking the basics of administering an effective workplace safety and health program. Each of the three required courses is one day in length. Introduction to Safety, November 18 Introduction to Health, November 19 Introduction to Loss Control, November 20 Seat Belt Awareness Materials The Minnesota Department of Public Safety will spearhead another massive statewide education and enforcement effort from November 18 through December 1, to further increase seat belt use. Promote awareness of seat belt use among your employees - check with Lisa about free payroll stuffers, brochures and other materials available from the Minnesota Network of Employers for Traffic Safety. See our Web site at http://www.mnsafetycouncil.org/nets/N-res.cfm or contact Lisa at 651-228-7330/800-444-9150; kons@mnsafetycouncil.org.  Safer Since 1928 |
