Stateline Safety Council

       Educational Series

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March 4, 2020

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Fighting Fatigue in the Workplace

 

In today’s fast-pace work environment, employees are often expected to work long hours under high stress conditions. Long hours and shift work are associated with significant health risks and are an underappreciated cause of accidents. This presentation will discuss various strategies that can be implemented in the workplace to increase employee awareness of fatigue, and provide them with the tools they need to work safely and efficiently.

 

Presenter:  Dr. Scott Riester is an occupational medicine physician who specializes in workplace health and safety. He has a special interest in the treatment and prevention of musculoskeletal injuries, which are among the most common injuries in the workplace. Although he spends much of his time treating injured workers, he has a strong passion for developing strategies and interventions aimed at preventing injuries from occurring. Over the past several years Dr. Riester has worked with numerous companies and organization throughout Minnesota to develop strategies aimed at improving total worker health.

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Riverland Community College – Room 106

Albert Lea, MN Campus

Lunch:  11:30 a.m.     Presentation:  12:00 noon till 1:00

Lunch:  $10/member  **  $14/Non-Member  **  Presentation: FREE

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