"Center for Public Safety Excellence (CPSE, Chantilly, VA,) and the International City/County Management Association (ICMA, Washington, DC,) have published a white paper: 21st Century Fire & Emergency Services. The paper examines the top eight issues that are shaping the future of fire and emergency service organizations: Re-Identification Culture Robust Use of Data Health and Wellness Partnerships Sustainability Technology Inclusiveness" Shared from the U.S. Fire Administrat

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"As the pandemic continues to impact our lives, we are fully aware of the need for some familiarity and the comfort found in a common ground. We are thrilled to announce our speakers and topics for this year’s Celebration of Women in Business. As we charter through these stressful times juggling our careers & families and taking on new responsibilities we are all trying to also manage our own physical and mental health. That is why each presentation has been respectfully put

"Avoid dry sweeping or use of high-pressure streams of water when cleaning," is OSHA's COVID-19 Tip of the Day! Get more resources on this topic by viewing OSHA's Steps to Protect Cleaning Staff During COVID-19 at https://www.osha.gov/Publications/OSHA4097.pdf #OSHA #COVID19 #COVID19Tip #WorkplaceSafety #WorkplaceResources

"In case you missed it, OSHA published a new VPP Policies and Procedures Manual this past January, and it includes changes in how VPP will operate in the future. The sweeping changes touch many important subjects, including ways of participating, incorporation of non-VPP related guidance documents, consideration of enforcement activity in reviews and evaluations and returns of certification and recertification applications when OSHA personnel are unavailable. Join us October

North Country Chamber of Commerce - Employee Sexual Harassment Prevention Training - October 6th & 14th! "Please join the North Country Chamber of Commerce and guest speaker, Jaci Kelleher Esq. of Stafford Owens Law Firm as we explore the issues and impact of sexual and other harassment types in the workplace. Participants of this virtual session will focus on prevention and intervention through looking at current NYS law and policies regarding harassment and discrimination a

"The New York State Workers' Compensation Board has released a new video to help workers who believe they contracted COVID-19 while working. The Board's Advocate for Injured Workers gives an overview of filing a COVID-19-related workers' compensation claim, including: What information is needed to show a COVID-19 illness is work-related Benefits available under workers' compensation How to file a claim Where to get help with your claim, if needed You can view the COVID-19 & W

North Country Chamber of Commerce - Employee Sexual Harassment Prevention Training - October 6th & 14th! "Please join the North Country Chamber of Commerce and guest speaker, Jaci Kelleher Esq. of Stafford Owens Law Firm as we explore the issues and impact of sexual and other harassment types in the workplace. Participants of this virtual session will focus on prevention and intervention through looking at current NYS law and policies regarding harassment and discrimination a

"Nuclear verdicts are one of the biggest threats to the trucking industry. They have not only impacted insurance rates but also forced companies out of business. This webinar examines the causes of these verdicts, how to recognize the potential, and what can you do to protect your company. Register: bit.ly/3iVQX0s " This webinar series is offered by Trucking Association of New York! #NuclearVerdicts #WorkplaceResources #TruckingIndustry #TruckingResources #TANY #InsuranceRate

North Country Chamber of Commerce FREE Webinar, September 30th - Sick Leave Law Workshop: Build a Compliant Policy "New York's mandatory paid sick leave law goes into effect on September 30th of this year. This workshop is designed to help you comply with the requirements of the new law. You will learn about: • Accruing leave time starting September 30th, 2020 • Use of leave time starting January 1, 2021 • Calculating if you will be required to provide paid time off or protec

VPPPA shared a very important resource yesterday. We are probably all finding ourselves using a lot more hand sanitizer. Make sure the company you are using is safe to use! "During the COVID-19 pandemic many of us are increasing our hand sanitizer use. With increased demand, you may have noticed some unfamiliar hand sanitizer brands being distributed. Be sure to check the label & NDC number to verify that the hand sanitizer is safe. You can read more and verify your hand sani

"3M™ Fall Protection has identified a potential manufacturing issue with a limited number of 3M™ Protecta® Rebel Self-Retracting Lifelines (with galvanized or stainless-steel lifelines) produced between October 14, 2019 and February 25, 2020. There have been no reports of injuries or accidents associated with this issue. This manufacturing issue could result in the SRL not engaging properly but can be easily detected through the pre-use inspection as specified in the Protecta

"Please join the North Country Chamber of Commerce and guest speaker, Jaci Kelleher Esq. of Stafford Owens Law Firm as we explore the issues and impact of sexual and other harassment types in the workplace. Participants of this virtual session will focus on prevention and intervention through looking at current NYS law and policies regarding harassment and discrimination and through recognizing the legal definition and conditions of sexual harassment. Finally, participants wi

"Cybercrimes have spiked during the COVID pandemic. In April 2020, the FBI reported an almost 300% increase in cybercrime cases. We are also seeing a huge increase of COVID-19 related phishing and business email compromise (BEC) attempts. Unfortunately, small businesses are the most vulnerable cybercrime targets. Unlike large enterprises, small businesses may not have adequate resources to protect themselves. Date: September 17 Time: 1:00pm The key areas discussed will includ

Webinar Wednesdays: Lunch and Learn with the Advocate for Injured Workers - Free New York Workers' Compensation Board Webinar - September 16th! "The Workers' Compensation Board's new webinar series specifically for employees continues next week and there is still time to register!" http://www.wcb.ny.gov/webinars/#workers #WCB #LunchandLearn #InjuredWorkers #WorkplaceHealth #WorkplaceSafety #WorkplaceResources #EmployeeResources

NIOSH is offering two, FREE, webinar opportunities that week! 1) The Top Ten Frequently Asked Questions about Respiratory Protection September 8, 2020 Webinar Registration: https://niosh-connect.adobeconnect.com/rpw2020-faq/event/event_info.html 2) How to spot a counterfeit! Understanding the Misrepresentation of NIOSH Approval September 10, 2020 Webinar Registration: https://niosh-connect.adobeconnect.com/rpw2020respirators/event/event_info.html More information on the Respi

"You can reduce your risk of COVID-19 by cleaning and disinfecting frequently touched items and surfaces every day. These items include remotes, tables, counters, light switches, doorknobs, handles, toilets, and sinks. Wear disposable gloves to clean and disinfect. If you can see that the item is dirty, wash first with soap and water or another general cleaner. Then, use a household disinfectant to kill germs. Follow the manufacturer's instructions for application and proper

NIOSH is offering two, FREE, webinar opportunities that week! 1) The Top Ten Frequently Asked Questions about Respiratory Protection On Tuesday September 8, 2020 at 1:00 EDT, a panel of NIOSH experts on respiratory protection will address their top ten questions. These topics will include respirator use in healthcare settings, NIOSH approval, special circumstances with respirators and filters, use of expired respirators, fit testing, CO2 buildup in respirators, and more! Webi

North Country Chamber of Commerce Webinar, August 26th! BACK TO SCHOOL: How COVID-19 Leave Policies Will Affect Employers "The 2020-2021 academic year will be challenging for schools, students, parents/ guardians and employers. Each school district must decide if students will attend classes in person, virtually, or some combination of the two. This leaves parents/guardians trying to figure out how to manage work, school, and childcare. Please join the North Country Chamber a

Register for Tomorrow's ISEA and VPPPA Free Direct Dialogue Series! "In the first of our new Direct Dialogue Webinar series, co-hosted with the International Safety Equipment Association (ISEA), join us for a panel presentation and discussion. Subject Matter Experts in glove manufacturing will answer your questions about hand protection standards including: ​ • New ANSI/ISEA 138 dorsal impact glove standard • Refresh on ANSI/ISEA 105 the “Cut” Standard • Sustainable PPE This