Upcoming ASSE Events

Executive Program in Safety Management
August 23-27, 2010
Des Plaines, IL

Safety in the Petroleum Industry Virtual Symposium
September 21-23, 2010

ASSE Region VI PDC
September 22-24, 2010
Myrtle Beach, SC

Rethink Safety: A New View of Human Error and Workplace Safety
November 4-5, 2010
San Antonio, TX

Meetings & Events

September 29, 2010 Chapter Meeting

Wednesday, September 29, 2010 - 11:30am - Brennan's Party Center

Safety Grants: Eliminate Ergonomic Risks with BWC's Safety Grants Program
Presentation by Jennifer Lingafelter & Brian Chambers, Ergonomics, Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation

Approximately 30% of all injuries are due to sprains and cumulative trauma disorders. Learn what the hazards are and see examples of how businesses have eliminated and reduced those risks while improving production and quality. Pictures of actual interventions will be shown from industry, construction, health care and municipalities. Ms. Lingafelter will discuss how 2:1 matching grant funds are available up to $40,000 if the applicants meet the eligibility requirements.

Jennifer Lingafelter and Brian Chambers are both ergonomists with the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation, BWC. Ms. Lingafelter has 18 years consulting experience working directly with over 500 employers in Northeast Ohio. Consultations include task analysis, process improvements, workplace layout, team development, facilitation,safety systems, management assessment and performance measurement. She has a bachelor’s degree from The Ohio State University in Industrial & Systems Engineering and a Master’s Degree in Business Administration with a focus on Leadership & Organizational Behavior. She is also certified by the Board of Certification in Professional Ergonomics. Mr. Chambers has been with the BWC since 1994. He worked as an Employer Services Specialist for over 7 years before joining the Division of Safety & Hygiene as an Ergonomic Consultant. He has a BA Degree in English from the University of Cincinnati while his Master’s coursework was completed at the University of the Philippines in Public Administration.

Location:

Brennan's Party Center
13000 Triskett Road
Cleveland, OH 44111

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Reservations are required for this meeting. You may submit your reservation by filling in the information below and send it to the Safety Council by either U.S. Mail or fax it at (216) 621-0062. You can email the information requested below with the date and title of the meeting at info@GreaterClevelandSafetyCouncil.com. You can also register on-line at our website in the Upcoming Events section. If you register on-line, you have the option to pay on-line too. The lunch will begin serving at 11:20 am. The cost for members is $22 and $27 for non-members. Payment can be made in cash or check at the door unless other arrangements are made prior to the meeting. Anyone making a reservation and do not attend without making a proper cancelation will be charged and invoiced for the meeting. This meeting qualifies as 1 of the 10 meetings that are required under the BWC’s Safety Council Rebate Program.

• September 29, 2010 Chapter Meeting Flyer (pdf)