AWEA 2017 Safety Series - Injury Prevention Programming: Offense or Defense… Choose Wisely

In this program David F. Nota CEO PT CEAS CEFE AOEAS discusses the benefits and challenges of instituting injury prevention programming and the need to choose wisely when selecting program components. He will discuss why program components regarding body mechanics and body positioning stretching and fitness for duty are essential. He will review the critical components and the process of instituting post offer employment testing the five essential elements of managing injury prevention programs and success stories from utilities that have instituted similar program components. Within the fast growing Wind industry it is critical to take an offensive mindset in an effort to reduce risks prevent injuries and manage those injuries that do occur in an expeditious way all in an effort to reduce recordables. Sustainability is not just about reducing waste in materials it is about sustaining our workforce. This program discusses trends and solutions to help businesses reduce risk insurance claims and pain for employees. Speaker: David F. Nota P.T. CEAS CEFE AOEAS Chief Executive Officer Body Mechanix Inc. Moderator: Al Zeitz Manager of Renewable Energy Services Iowa Lakes Electric Cooperative