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Workshop:
Preventing Sprains & Strains for Municipal Employees
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December 9, 2009
Norwalk, CT
12:00 Noon – 2:30 PM, Registration 11:30 AM
This seminar is open to CIRMA members only
SUMMARY
Sprains and strains are the number one injury in the municipal
workplace. This CIRMA workshop teaches employees how to
avoid the lifting and moving behaviors that lead to these
injuries.
| Employee Safety Series
Preventing Sprains and Strains for Municipal
Employees is one of many vital workshops CIRMA provides
for municipal employees.
For more information about CIRMA workshops, please email CIRMA
at cirmaworkshop@ccm-ct.org.
"CIRMA's workshops provide the knowledge
and skills public employees need to better
perform their jobs."
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LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Sprains and strains are the most frequently occurring injuries in
municipal workplaces. Between 1998 and 2006, CIRMA received
nearly 25,000 such claims resulting in over $120,000,000 in
direct incurred claim costs, averaging almost $5,000 per claim.
This CIRMA workshop explains and reinforces proper lifting and
moving techniques. The instructors illustrate the application of
these techniques with a number of real-life scenarios developed
from actual municipal work environments.
Topics include the following:
- Principles of back safety
- Anatomy of the human back
- Common causes of back injury
- Safe lifting, pulling, and pushing techniques
- How to identify your limitations, pacing your efforts
- Preventive measures—exercises and stretches to tone and
strengthen your back
AUDIENCE
This workshop is designed for:
SPEAKERS
Luc Pentz
Risk Management Consultant
CIRMA Risk Management Services
Luc Pentz serves as a Risk Management Consultant
for CIRMA's Risk Management Services. Luc
has worked at CIRMA for the past three years
developing and implementing special projects, products, and
consultative services. Luc holds a B.S. Degree in Criminal Justice
from Quinnipiac University, and is currently pursuing his Masters
in Business Administration and Associates in Risk Management
designation through Quinnipiac University's School of Business.
Luc provides proactive Risk Management consultation for CIRMA's
Workers' Compensation and Liability-Auto-Property membership.
WHERE
NORWALK CITY HALL (Community Room)
125 East Avenue
Norwalk, Connecticut 06856
203.854.7900
COST per attendee
This seminar is open to CIRMA members only and is free of charge.
DIRECTIONS
From I-95
From STAMFORD and Points SOUTH: Take I-95 North to Exit 16
Norwalk/East Avenue. At end of ramp take a left onto East Avenue. Follow
East Avenue to second light and turn right onto Eversley Avenue. Follow Eversley Avenue to fourth driveway on the left, marked with signs for City Hall.
From NEW HAVEN and Points NORTH: Take I-95 South to Exit 16
Norwalk/East Avenue. At end of ramp take a right onto East Avenue. Follow
East Avenue to first light and turn right onto Eversley Avenue. Follow Eversley
Avenue to fourth driveway on the left, marked with signs for City Hall.
From Merritt Parkway (Route 15)
From STAMFORD and Points SOUTH: Take Merritt Parkway North to
Exit 39A. Follow Route 7 South, bearing to your left onto I-95 North. Follow
I-95 North to Exit 16 Norwalk/East Avenue. At end of ramp take a left onto
East Avenue. Follow East Avenue to second light and turn right onto Eversley
Avenue. Follow Eversley Avenue to fourth driveway on the left, marked with
signs for City Hall.
From NEW HAVEN and Points NORTH: Take Merritt Parkway South
to Exit 40A. Turn right at end of ramp and follow Main Avenue south about
1 mile, following signs for I-95. Bear right at New Canaan Avenue (Dunkin
Donuts is on your left), take a left at the second light onto U.S. Route 7 South. Follow signs and bear to your left onto 1-95 North. Follow I-95 North to
Exit 16 Norwalk/East Avenue. At end of ramp take a left onto East Avenue.
Follow East Avenue to second light and turn right onto Eversley Avenue.
Follow Eversley Avenue to fourth driveway on the left, marked with signs
for City Hall.
PARKING: Long term parking is on your right as you enter the driveway.
DO NOT park in visitor parking spaces at the front of the building.
COMMUNITY ROOM: The Community Room is located on first floor of
City Hall. Enter main entrance to City Hall. Walk around the information desk
and proceed to end of hallway. Community Room is on the left.
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