From health pandemics to sharp machinery parts to corrosive chemicals, workplaces are full of risks. The sessions featured in this pathway provide specific guidance to manage employee safety and reduce risk, helping your organization avoid injuries and liability.
Scheduled for 75 minutes including question and answer period.Thursday, September 16, 2021; 3:00 PM Eastern
Human resources and COVID-19 safety expert Suzanne Lucas will detail how you should update your organization’s approach to COVID-19 based on the recent FDA approval, spread of the Delta variant, and increasing case rates.
Topics Covered
How are employee views about vaccine mandates changing?
What impact does full FDA approval have on mandating vaccination?
Should you require vaccines for your employees?
What pitfalls have other organizations experienced?
How should you communicate about vaccination policies?
May you terminate employees who refuse vaccines?
How can you balance freedom and safety arguments?
What important points should you include in your COVID-19 policies?
Scheduled for 60 minutes including question and answer period.Friday, July 16, 2021; 12:30 PM Eastern
Cybersecurity consultant Art Taryan will explain why ransomware attacks work and how to thwart them. You will learn what steps you need to take today to protect your organization and prepare to respond.
Topics covered
What is ransomware? How does it function?
What is the typical threat actor attack chain?
What is the current ransomware threat landscape?
How can organizations prepare for ransomware?
How should you respond to ransomware?
How can your organization recover from an attack?
What are the best practices from private industry?
What steps does the federal government recommend you take?
Human resources, safety, and legal experts Suzanne Lucas, Teri Morning, Melissa Fleischer, and Dr. John Whyte will explain how to update your COVID-19 safety practices and policies for the current stage of the pandemic. You will learn the latest guidance to protect your team and avoid liability.
Benefits of Certification:
Learn the latest OSHA requirements
Update workplace safety protocols
Protect your organization from potential legal liability
Prove your knowledge to colleagues, customers, and regulators with your COVID-19 Safety Manager Certificate
Cybersecurity consultant Art Taryan will help you thoughtfully prepare for the inevitable. You will learn how to be ready when hackers strike your organization.
Wendy Sellers, The HR Lady, will help you understand what risks and liabilities you should consider when creating your hurricane preparedness plans and policies.
What You'll Learn
How can you keep employees safe during a disaster?
What steps should you take to prepare your facility for a hurricane?
What liability do you have for protecting employees from harm?
What time off and pay options should you provide after a disaster?
What local legal orders apply to hurricanes?
How should you handle company and employee property damage?
3 Sessions; Scheduled for 60 minutes including question and answer period.Wednesday, September 29 - Friday, October 1, 2021; 12:00 PM Eastern
Employment attorney Melissa Fleischer will explain the OSHA requirements for your organization. You will learn in-depth details of the regulations, discover how to apply them to your workplace efficiently, and avoid the growing fines for non-compliance.
Sessions Include
OSHA Guidance On Returning To The Workplace
OSHA Forms And Whether COVID-19 Is Recordable Offense For Form 300 A And Face Masks
OSHA Guidance For Different Types Of Industries And Different States
Wendy Sellers, The HR Lady, will explain how to apply the new CDC guidance to your organization. You will learn if it makes sense to allow vaccinated employees to stop wearing masks while at work.
What You'll Learn
How should you handle mask rules in the workplace?
What does the new CDC guidance recommend?
What OSHA mandates and employer responsibilities must you consider?
Attorney and COVID-19 specialist Travis Vance will lead a step-by-step discussion of OSHA inspections and the legal process implicated when a citation is issued. You will learn how to respond to the actual scenarios that could affect your organization.
What You'll Learn
How should you prepare for an OSHA inspection?
What are your rights if OSHA arrives?
What are the ramifications of employee testimony?
When might an OSHA inspection lead to litigation? How can you avoid it?
How does OSHA interact with other laws and litigation?
Nationally recognized employment law expert Jon Hyman will explain what the new CDC mask guidance means for your employees and individuals who visit your organization. You will learn what policies to implement immediately.
What You'll Learn
What does the new CDC mask guidance mean for your organization?
What policies should you put in place?
What does “fully vaccinated” mean?
How will you know if unmasked people have really been vaccinated?
What are the recommended best practices?
How should your organization respond as the situation evolves?
Human resources and COVID-19 safety expert Suzanne Lucas will explain what vaccination policies you can impose on your customers. You will learn the legal implications, appropriate practices, and expected business impacts.
Topics Covered
What are vaccine passports?
Can you require all your customers to be vaccinated?
Can you require your employees to be vaccinated?
What about children?
How does HIPAA apply?
What are the relevant requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act?
What are the current vaccination rates?
How can you balance supporting tourism vs. earning local business?
What are the differences between encouraging and requiring vaccination?
Human resources expert Teri Morning will explain the details of this new OSHA NEP. You will learn how it affects your organization and what steps you must take to comply.
What You'll Learn
What is OSHA’s COVID-19 National Emphasis Program?
What organizations does this program target?
When will the requirements take effect?
What procedures should you implement to comply?
How does OSHA advocate mitigating and preventing the spread of COVID-19?
Melissa Fleischer, an expert employment attorney, will explain the differences between the confidentiality requirements of the ADA and HIPAA. You will learn how to protect employee health information while keeping your team safe.
What You'll Learn
What are your confidentiality obligations under HIPPA related to COVID-19?
Must you maintain medical confidentiality under the ADA or HIPPA?
Which law covers employers?
May you reveal information regarding an employee’s battle with COVID-19?
How should you train managers to adhere to confidentiality requirements?
