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Spring 2012
All programs will be
held at the St. Joseph Safety Council, United Way Conference Room,
located at 118 S. 5th St. in St. Joseph, unless otherwise noted.
February 2, 7:30 a.m.
Recognizing Signs of Mental Illness:
Impacts on Worker Safety
Gary Hillebrand, Prevention Specialist
Preferred Family Healthcare
Understanding and recognizing signs of mental illnesses
such as depression, bipolar disorder, post-traumatic stress,
antisocial and other behaviors within your workforce may assist in
keeping all your employees safe while on the job.
Mood swings, lying, weight loss/gain, denial, euphoria,
memory loss, panic attacks, changes in productivity and physical pain
are only a few symptoms people display when battling with mental
illness. Employers need to be aware of these signs and how their
workplace safety may be impacted.
Mr. Hillebrand
serves
nine counties
in northwest Missouri
and has over twenty years of experience in the field of Mental Health,
including Mental Health First Aid Training, Prevention Consultation &
Training, Conflict Management- Anger Management Consultation, and Peer
Assistance Education. Mr. Hillebrand is a Missouri
Advanced Certified Substance Abuse Prevention Professional through the
Missouri Substance Abuse Professional Credentialing
Board.
March 1, 7:30 a.m.
What’s Up with OSHA
Brian Wood, Labor Liaison
Jo Beth Cholmondelay, Regional Safety Engineer
Occupational Safety & Health Administration
April 5, 7:30 a.m.
Biosecurity & Facility Threat Assessments
Experts in the field of bioterrorism, health and environment, including
the Missouri Department of Health & Senior Services, St. Joseph Health
Department, and Federal Bureau of
Investigation
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