Event Details
Improving Worker Safety: Understanding the Role of the Human Resource Officer in Occupational Medicine
| Date: | October 9, 2014, 5:00pm – 8:00pm |
| Location: | Coppolas in Hyde Park 4167 Albany Post Rd, Hyde Park, NY 12538 |
| Price: | $30 Members/ $25 Students/ $40 NonMembers |
| Event Type: | Monthly Meeting |
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To register for this event please go to:http://midhudsonhr.shrm.org/forms/october-9th-rsvp
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:
Few things affect profits and the overall health of a business more than lost time, lost productivity, and worker’s compensation costs associated with a work-related injury. Occupational injuries, particularly musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs), continue to create challenges for employers, workers, healthcare professionals and insurance companies. Human Resource Officers play a key role in worker safety by: (1) being knowledgeable of applicable laws and regulations, (2) developing and executing hiring and return to work policies and procedures, (3) managing worker compensation cases for the employer, (4) facilitating return to work, (5) helping to ensure worker safety, and (6) handling legal issues.
In this presentation we will learn how to:
- Identify and discuss the components of Occupational Medicine
- Identify and discuss the methods to improve worker safety
- Review national and NYS Bureau of Labor statistics for major industry subsectors
- Review injury characteristics for major industry subsectors
- Understand the role of the Human Resource Officer in promoting workplace safety
- Identify ergonomic strategies to decrease the risk of repetitive motion injuries in desk-based personnel.
ABOUT THE SPEAKER:
Dr. Lori Schneider, PT, is a 1985 graduate of Boston University, 1999 graduate of Long Island University, and a 2007 graduate of Dominican College. She holds both a Bachelor’s and Doctorate in Physical Therapy, and a Master’s Degree in Exercise Physiology. She also holds a graduate certificate in Online Teaching from Capella University. She has worked for Access Physical Therapy and Wellness since 2010, serving as director of the Wallkill clinic. Prior to this she ran her own practice for 5 years, served as a department chair at SUNY Orange for 9 years, and worked at several local hospitals and clinics. With over 28 years of experience in the field of Physical Therapy; she has gained expertise in orthopedics and sports medicine, neurology, industrial rehabilitation, and most other practice sectors. During this time, she has assisted many workers in their return to work by carefully tailoring their physical therapy program to meet their job function needs. She has taught numerous college courses, presented at local and national conventions, and provided continuing education workshops on many topics. She is a member of the American Physical Therapy Association.
menu:
Buffet Style Dinner:
Cold antipasto
Tossed green salad
Penne ala vodka
Chicken ala marsala wine and mushrooms
Roasted vegetables
Roasted red potatos
Eggplant Rollantini
Baked stuffed sole with devilled crabmeat
Soda, soft drinks, coffee included
Miniature pastries for dessert.
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