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Worker’s Compensation Safety Training Feb. 26, 28

Sherry Squires — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 15:24:23 +0000

To assist departments in continuing to improve workplace safety and reduce employee injuries at work, Boise State Risk Management and Insurance is offering Worker’s Compensation Safety Training sessions, conducted by the Idaho State Insurance Fund, Division of Risk Management.

There are two four-hour training sessions available for new supervisors/managers (attend one only). This is required for newly hired or promoted supervisors and managers or those who have not previously attended this training. Session topics will include an overview of Worker’s Compensation, how to conduct loss prevention activities, identification and control of hazards in the workplace, accident investigation, documentation and reporting, keeping appropriate records and suggestions for employee safety training.

Sessions will be held from 8 a.m.-noon Tuesday, Feb. 26, in the Student Union Hatch A Ballroom and from 8 a.m.-noon Thursday, Feb. 28, in the Student Union Bishop Barnwell Room.

Online registration is available through the HRS Learning and Development website. Contact Denise Stringer at 426-2417 with any registration questions or visit the Risk Management website for Worker’s Compensation information.

Workers’ Compensation Safety Training Offered

Kathleen Tuck — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 17:11:40 +0000

To assist departments in continuing to improve workplace safety and reduce employee injuries at work, Boise State Risk Management & Insurance is offering workers’ compensation safety training sessions conducted by the Idaho State Insurance Fund, Division of Risk Management. Training consists of one four-hour session for new supervisors and managers and a choice of two shorter review sessions (attend one only) for previous attendees. Sessions are summarized and scheduled as follows:

(New) Supervisor/Manager Training Session — Four-Hour Session

This session is required for newly hired or promoted supervisors and managers or those who have not previously attended this training. Session topics will include an overview of workers’ compensation, how to conduct loss prevention activities, identification and control of hazards in the workplace, accident investigation, documentation and reporting, keeping appropriate records, and suggestions for employee safety training.

When: 8 a.m.-noon Tuesday, Feb. 21
Where: Student Union Farnsworth Room
(Refresher) Supervisor/Manager Training Sessions — Attend One Session Only

Intended as a review for supervisors and managers who have attended previous training sessions, this shortened refresher session will focus more specifically on the Boise State workforce, environment, loss/claims performance and “best practice” sharing Q&A discussion.
When: 8:30 a.m.-10 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 23
Where: Student Union Farnsworth Room

When: 2-3:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 23
Where: Student Union Farnsworth Room

Online registration is available through the HRS Learning and Development website. Contact Denise Stringer, HRS Learning and Development, at 426-2417 with any registration questions.

Please also visit the Risk Management & Insurance website for workers’ compensation information.

Workers’ Compensation Training Offered in February

Kathleen Tuck — Wed, 19 Jan 2011 23:18:14 +0000

To assist your department in continuing to improve workplace safety and to continue the university’s overall positive trend toward reducing workplace injuries, Boise State Risk Management & Insurance is again offering workers’ compensation safety training conducted by the Idaho State Insurance Fund, Division of Risk Management.

The workshops are free. Register online at http://cedar.boisestate.edu/hrs/workshops/login.asp or e-mail HREmployeeLandD@boisestate.edu.

Workers’ Compensation Training (New Supervisor/Manager)
When: 8 a.m.-noon Tuesday, Feb. 1
Where: Student Union Jordan A Ballroom

This session is required for newly hired or promoted supervisors and managers or those who have not previously attended this training. Session topics will include an overview of workers’ compensation, how to conduct loss prevention activities, identification and control of hazards in the workplace, accident investigation, documentation and communication of accidents, keeping appropriate records, and suggestions for employee safety training.

Workers’ Compensation Training (Supervisor/Manager Refresher Training)
When: 10:30 a.m.-noon Thursday, Feb. 10
Where: Student Union Trueblood Room

Intended as a review for supervisors and managers who have attended previous training sessions, this shortened refresher session will focus more specifically on the Boise State work force, environment, loss/claims performance, and best practice Q&A discussion.

Workers’ Compensation Training (Supervisor/Manager Refresher Training)
When: 1:30-3 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 10
Where: Student Union Trueblood Room

Intended as a review for supervisors and managers who have attended previous training sessions, this shortened refresher session will focus more specifically on the Boise State work force, environment, loss/claims performance, and best practice Q&A discussion.

Boise State Partners with St. Luke’s Occupational Health for Workers’ Compensation

Kathleen Tuck — Tue, 17 Aug 2010 13:19:36 +0000

Earlier this year, Boise State switched preferred medical providers for workers’ compensation insurance to St. Luke’s occupational health clinics. This change is applicable to all university employees.

Risk Management’s website provides information about what to do if you sustain an on-the-job injury. Click here for a map of St. Luke’s occupation health clinic sites.

For more information, or if you have questions, contact risk manager Kip McBean at 426-3696 or kipmcbean@boisestate.edu.