2024 Safety, Health & Wellness Symposium

Date and Time

Thursday Oct 3, 2024
7:30 AM - 12:00 PM CDT

Thursday, October 3rd:
7:30am - 12:00pm

Location

Orion Energy Systems
2210 Woodland Dr., Manitowoc

Fees/Admission

$25.00 for Chamber Members
$50.00 for Non-Members
(Cancelations made within 48 hours of event are non-refundable.)

2024 Safety, Health & Wellness Sympos...

Description

Join The Chamber's Safety, Health & Wellness Committee on Thursday, October 3rd from 7:30am - 12:00pm for the "2024 Safety, Health & Wellness Symposium" at Orion Energy Systems. We have some great speakers who will be discussing important topics listed below for anyone looking for resources and solutions to take away from this event.

7:30am Breakfast & Networking

7:45am Welcome

8:00am Current Trends for Employers

Speakers: Lt. Andrew Beck and Investigator Alex Nebel - Manitowoc County Sheriff's Department - Metro Drug Unit

Will provide an introduction of the Manitowoc County Sheriff’s Department - Metro Drug Unit and their mission, drug trends in the Manitowoc County area, provide an overview of behaviors and indicators of drug use, to include paraphernalia used, what to do if drug use is suspected and employer-related drug topics and how law enforcement would handle those situations.

9:00am From Data to Action: Reducing Stigma and Increasing Naloxone Access

Speakers: Jodie Sorenson - Prevention Program Coordinator - Northeastern Wisconsin Area Health Education Center
Jennifer Gleichner, BSN, RN - Public Health Nurse - Public Health Department Manitowoc County
Brinn Holschbach and Emily Longmeyer-Wolf - NEWAHEC

Northeastern Wisconsin Area Health Education Center (NEWAHEC) and the Public Health Department of Manitowoc County are partnering to address the opioid crisis in our community. The session will provide crucial information and life-saving skills:

Local data on fatal/non-fatal overdoses
Strategies to reduce addiction stigma
Full training and certification in Naloxone administration
A Naloxone kit (2 doses) and educational materials
Information on accessing ongoing Naloxone replenishment for your organization

Will also introduce our countywide project to integrate overdose kits with existing AED machines in local businesses, schools, and government establishments. This initiative aims to increase the accessibility of this life-saving medication, placing it alongside other critical emergency response tools.

By attending, you'll gain the knowledge and tools to potentially save lives, contributing to our community's fight against the opioid crisis. Join us in creating a safer, more informed Manitowoc County.

10:00am Break

10:15am OSHA Update

Five upcoming OSHA rule changes you should know including: OSHA recordkeeping requirements, Lockout-Tagout changes, silica exposure considerations, heat exposure regulations, and updated HazCom classifications and shipping requirements.

Speaker: Kelly Bubolz, OSHA Regional Safety and Health Manager for U.S. Department of Labor-OSHA

Kelly Bubolz is a safety professional with over 25 years experience in health, safety, and environmental management. She is knowledgeable in OSHA, EPA, DOT, and DOT-BLS certifications. Public Policy Certified through FEMA as well as OSHA 30 Hour HAZWOPER.

11:15am Wrap up and Questions