Fall Seminar Program
November 7, 2007
REGISTRATION ............................................................................ 8:00 AM
WELCOME .................................................................................... 9:15 AM
GENERAL SESSION (Salons A & B) ....................... 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
THE NEW WORKERS’ COMPENSATION LEGISLATION EFFECTIVE 7/1/07
Michael E. Chase
Turner, Padget, Graham & Laney, P. A.
Columbia, SC
BREAK ..................................................................... 10:30 AM - 10:45 AM
GENERAL SESSION (Salons A & B) ...................... 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM
WORKERS’ COMPENSATION , LIGHT DUTY RESTRICTED
ACTIVITY RETURN TO WORK POLICY
This session covers the value of light duty restricted activities at work, return to light duty, working with health care providers, workers with injuries, returning employees to work and the recovery process at work.
Donna Padgett, Occupational Health Nurse Practitioner, Lexington Occupational Health, West Columbia, SC
SALON C & D
LUNCH BUFFET .............................................. 11:45 AM - 12:45 PM
ALL are invited to enjoy the food and fellowship at the
SCOSC LUNCH BUFFET
SESSION ..................................................................... 12:45 PM - 1:45 PM
SALON A
APPLYING SAFETY AND HEALTH EDUCATION ON THE JOB
This session will discuss the effective delivery of education for new hire orientation and annual safety training. Emphasis will be placed on understanding the employee’s ability to learn and retain information and the importance of applying the education on the job.
Kevin Hall, Human Resource Leader, Milliken & Company, Blacksburg, SC
SALON B
ASSOCIATE INVOLVEMENT
Through a safety steering committee, safety sub-committees, and a safety scoring process, 100% of associates can be actively involved in your safety process. This program will show examples of ways to achieve this goal.
Ruth Bridgeman, Education Leader, Milliken & Company. Greenville, SC
BREAK .......................................................................... 1:45 PM - 2:00 PM
SESSIONS .................................................................... 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
SALON A
BUCKLE UP! SLOW DOWN! PAY ATTENTION!
THE BASICS OF A DRIVER SAFETY PROGRAM
Many workers’ compensation claims occur because of motor vehicle collisions. This session provides a basic guide to creating and maintaining a driver safety program. It includes an overview of the need for such programs, a basic format and resources for providing the training.
Athena S. Westeren, Underwriting Manager, SC Insurance Reserve Fund, Columbia, SC
SALON B
MAKING WELLNESS A CORPORATE PRIORITY
SCANA will describe how they are addressing the growing problem of lifestyle related health issues. By understanding the principles of a value-based health strategy, SCANA is making health and wellness a corporate priority. Their LiveWell resources are designed to engage, educate, and motivate lasting behavior change for health improvement.
Judith S. Verona, Manager, Total Health and Productivity, SCANA, Columbia, SC
ADJOURN ...................................................................................... 3:00 PM