Upcoming VPPPA Webinars

Check out the upcoming webinars:

VPPPA is holding several educational webinars on various
topics outlined below. Spend an hour learning about the
latest in: Ergonomics, Globally Harmonized Systems (GHS)
or how to get more out of your Safety Committee!



Components of a World-Class Ergonomics Program*
Thursday, April 8th from 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm EST.

The components of a "world-class ergonomics program" is essential
to VPPPA members as they are more inclined to strive to be the best
that they can be. These program elements have been defined and
shared with a variety of VPP sites and they have applauded the
information and guidance that a world-class program provides. Come
prepared to learn about strengthening your current program and what
it takes to be the best of the best!


GHS Readiness Webinar – How to Transition to the Globally
Harmonized System (GHS)*
Thursday, April 15th from 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm EST.


This GHS Readiness webinar will discuss the proposed changes by
the Globally Harmonized System and outline a practical roadmap to
successfully transition to the new hazard communication standards.
Professionals involved in chemical safety programs, MSDS
management, MSDS authoring and overall hazard communication
initiatives should attend this educational seminar.


Safety Committees*
Thursday, May 20th from 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm EST.

Many companies use committees as a means to gain employee
involvement. This presentation discusses the expectations of effective
committees and how to get past the stage of just having everyone sit
around and discuss complaints. Hear examples of how some
companies design effective committees as well as other best
practices. The webinar will include interactive quizzes and a self
survey so you can gauge the strength of your committee maturity.
Once the survey is completed, it will guide you to continuous
improvement for your committee process!



* registration cost per computer is $50. We encourage members to
utilize a conference room to share this important information with
fellow workers and log on via one computer.


Visit www.vpppa.org/Programs/webinars.cfm  for registration
information or email Conference-Education@vpppa.org for any
questions.
Upcoming Webinars