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On the Job - Free Webinar Series sponsored by Grainger
Free Webinars
Sponsored by Grainger
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On the Job is a FREE webinar series designed to provide actionable business insight to help you save time and money. Industry experts and knowledgeable Grainger staff will partner through On the Job webinars to provide relevant solutions to the issues that affect your business.
2008 Webinars
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January
Lockout/Tagout
Lockout is the #3 general industry violation and the #1 violation in manufacturing. Get an overview of this OSHA standard and how it affects your facility.
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February
Green Cleaning 101
Learn about GREENGUARD and the benefits of using products bearing its seal. GREENGUARD representatives provide actionable insights on how to use greener cleaning products and methods.
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March
Touchless Restrooms
Learn how to reduce cross-contamination for users and custodial staff; as well as how to minimize labor/time/cost and restore dignity when cleaning restrooms.
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Healthcare: Infection Control Best Practices for Alternate Site Care in the Event of a Pandemic
Focus on infection control as well as patient and staff tracking in alternate care.
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April
Green Building & LEED 101
Keynote speaker Doug Widener, Executive Director of the US Green Building Council, Chicago Chapter, gives an overview of the U.S. Green Building Council, provides the rationale for building green, and discusses the LEED rating system.
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May
What is Arc Flash and Why Should I Care?
On an average day, severe electrical injuries send five to 10 workers to a burn center. One in 10 of these electrical accidents are fatal. Join us when Patrick Ostrenga, Compliance Assistance Specialist, U.S. Dept. of Labor, OSHA provides an overview of electrical safe work practices. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to anonymously ask OSHA about your individual compliance concerns.
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AbilityOne (JWOD) Program Overview
Keynote speakers Jamie Huffman and Laminka Jones from the National Industries for the Blind will provide insight about the Ability One Program (formerly JWOD) which helps find employment for thousands of people who are blind or have other severe disabilities.
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Managing Energy Costs in Hospitals
Join Grainger and our keynote speaker James J. Parker, PE, CEM, CMVP, Total Energy Control. He will be addressing the importance of the supply and demand that influences the total cost of energy for healthcare facilities. Critical areas of energy use in a typical healthcare facility will be examined.
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June
Take Costs Out of Your Business Through
Well-Managed Inventory
What inventory should you store? How much should you store? And where should you keep it? Join us as we walk through ways to help you take costs out of your business by determining an inventory management program that works for you and your business.
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July
Energy Management
Every year the cost of energy continues to rise. Find strategic ways to reduce energy consumption, and learn about energy efficient products, beyond lighting, that can help lower your energy costs. Topics include general energy efficiency, the Energy Star rating system for products and buildings, and the Energy Policy Act (EPAct).
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August
Fall Protection: A Life or Death Issue
Falls remain the #1 killer in construction and the #2 killer in private industry. These deaths can occur even when supervisors believe they are doing their best to protect their employees. Grainger and Capital Safety provide an overview of fall hazard identification and a discussion of worker protection, including an overview of the ANSI Z359 standard.
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Disruption of the Water Supply in
Healthcare Facilities
Hospitals must consider water emergencies as a primary concern because of the extensive operational, financial and legal exposures. Learn how to maintain the water supply in your hospital.
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September
Planning to Stay in Business When
an Emergency Happens
Business continuity depends on advance planning to manage man-made and natural disasters. Becky Marquis, Deputy Director, Ready Campaign, Office of Public Affairs, U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security, will discuss how businesses can stay in business after an emergency.
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October
Do More with Less - LEAN for Manufacturing
and Beyond
LEAN tools and tactics can help remove waste from your processes, increase productivity and positively impact your bottom line. Join us when Jeff Kopenitz, Director of Advanced Manufacturing with the Delaware Valley Industrial Resource Center discusses how to apply LEAN principles in manufacturing and other industries.
October 30, 2008 (10:00 AM CST) - Register now
October 30, 2008 (2:00 PM CST) - Register now |
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Mass Fatality Management for Hospitals
We will be presenting two very unique solutions that have been embraced by hospitals, coroners and medical examiners as tools to help address fatality management challenges.
October 8, 2008 (8:00 am CST) - Register now
October 8, 2008 ( 3:00 pm CST) - Register now |
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November
Reducing Operational Costs
Through Water Efficiency
Water conservation has quickly become a national priority. According to the EPA, a recent survey showed at least 36 states are anticipating water shortages by 2013. Learn how to conserve water and save money in daily operations.
November 26, 2008 (10:00 am CST) - Register now
November 26, 2008 (3:00 pm CST) - Register now |
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December
Respiratory Protection: Dealing Effectively with This Life or Death Issue
An estimated 5 million workers are required to wear respirators in 1.3 million workplaces throughout the U.S. Join us when a Compliance Assistance Specialist from the U.S. Dept. of Labor, OSHA, provides an overview of identifying respiratory hazards and deciding how best to protect workers. This is an opportunity to anonymously ask OSHA about your individual compliance concerns.
December 16, 2008 (10:00 am CST) - Register now
December 18, 2008 2:00 pm CST) - Register now
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