Active Shooter Training • Make Plans NOW to Attend Our May 2023 Leadership Conference on Safety, Health + Sustainability • 20% off our OSHA Heat Stress Prevention Training Classes in April • Become a Member of the Florida Chamber Safety Council • Register for Our New Public Trainings via Zoom in April, May, and June • Leaders Among Leaders • Safety Product Spotlight • April 2023 Safety, Health & Sustainability Update • OSHA Update

With recent events and an ever-rising number of active shooter incidents across America, it is imperative for every employer to have a plan and for their employees to know what to do in the event of an active shooter. In 2020, the FBI designated 40 shootings as active shooter incidents with that number increasing by 52.5% to 61 incidents in 2021, four of which occurred in Florida.

Attendees will learn how to recognize behavior signs of a potential active shooter, be prepared if an incident happens and what to do if one occurs in your workplace. Providing active shooter training gives employees the knowledge, skills and confidence to use if they are ever in an active shooter situation. This course will provide engaging, professional active assailant, and threat management training that can be used in and outside the workplace.

April 20th, 2023

9:00am - 12:30pm EDT

via Zoom

Secure your spot at Florida's premier event and the nation's only conference of its kind dedicated to helping you and your company move the needle on safety, health, and sustainability. This third annual, two-day experience happening on May 11-12, 2023, is the premier event for Florida and industry leaders ready to learn how to affect lasting excellence in the three pillars essential to workplace success.

Your 2023 Leadership Conference on Safety, Health + Sustainability experience includes:

We want to hear from you! Take our quick questionnaire and share your biggest safety, health, sustainability, or leadership wins for a chance to be featured at this year’s Leadership Conference on Safety, Health + Sustainability.

This month of April, we are offering savings of up to 20% off our Heat Stress Prevention training class for the month of April. All you need to do is schedule this training class within the next 90 days of April to receive this discount. OSHA announced a National Emphasis Program (NEP) last year on April 8^th, 2022 on Heat Stress Prevention to protect employees from heat-related hazards and resulting injuries and illnesses in outdoor and indoor workplaces. You can review the NEP here: flchm.co/418l0aH. According to OSHA, most outdoor fatalities, 50% to 70%, occur in the first few days of working in warm or hot environments because the body needs to build a tolerance to the heat gradually over time. The process of building tolerance is called heat acclimatization. Lack of acclimatization represents a major risk factor for fatal outcomes. We can assist you in developing a written program for your organization on Heat Stress Prevention to help secure a safer and healthier workplace for your team members.

OSHA’s Heat Illness Prevention campaign, launched in 2011, educates employers and workers on the dangers of working in the heat. Our safety message comes down to three keywords: Water. Rest. Shade. The key to preventing excessive heat stress is knowing the hazards of working in heat and the benefits of implementing proper controls and work practices.

Our mission to create the safest, healthiest, and most sustainable workforce in America starts with partnering with small to mid-size Florida companies committed to their employee’s health and safety while striving to create an accident-free workplace. With a Florida Chamber Safety Council Membership at any level, you will gain access to a wealth of resources and tools and connect with your peers and other industry leaders. Read what our members are saying about why their businesses decided to join.

Explore the many valuable advantages of membership. Determine the best level to meet your needs. Join the movement! Visit the Florida Chamber Safety Council website for more info or email our Executive Director at jmozo@flchamber.com or call (850)-521-1237 with any questions.

Accelerate your commitment to workplace safety. Start your year off right and provide options for your team to earn valuable CEUs! Click each title to register or CLICK HERE to view all.

April 14, 2023 | 9:00am - 4:00pm EDT | via Zoom | $175/person

April 20, 2023 | 9:00am - 12:30pm EDT | via Zoom | $95/person

April 21, 2023 | 9:00am - 12:00pm EDT | via Zoom | $125/person

With recent events and an ever-rising number of active shooter incidents across America, it is imperative for every employer to have a plan and for their employees to know what to do in the event of an active shooter. In 2020, the FBI designated 40 shootings as active shooter incidents with that number increasing by 52.5% to 61 incidents in 2021, four of which occurred in Florida. In our Active Shooter Training course, attendees will learn how to recognize behavior signs of a potential active shooter, be prepared if an incident happens and what to do if one occurs in your workplace.

Want to Train In-Person? Join Us in Orlando May 10th

Be the Leader Today You Want to Be Tomorrow with David Singleton, Strategic Advisor, NED, Leadership Coach, Franchise Coach & Expert

David is a renowned strategic advisor with extensive experience in developing and leading organizations globally, particularly in the food & beverage and hospitality sectors. He has a proven track record of working with well-known brands across 40 countries and is considered an expert on matters of franchise development and globalization. He is also an accredited coaching expert, helping leaders navigate change and transformation in today’s disruptive business environment. David’s independent perspective has earned him recognition in the UAE, where he helps take businesses to new heights, pushing the boundaries of the region’s F&B scene and helping the industry reach the next level of technological advancement.

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Effortless Executive Presence: What It Is and Why It Matters in Times of Change with Rob Salafia, MIT Master Executive Coach

Learn why Executive Presence is the #1 deficit keeping rising talent from being seen as promotable to executive levels and how to develop it. With two decades of experience as a top leadership development executive and a well-established career in performing arts, Rob Salafia has become an authority on Executive Presence and transformational learning. Rob finds great satisfaction in guiding leaders through transitions to more senior roles and coaching senior executives and leadership teams to enhance team effectiveness and prepare strategic presentations.

Measuring and comparing workers’ compensation data across states is difficult. Each state has different legislation governing workers’ compensation. Reporting on worker compensation information is not consistent. Florida is one of the 38 states that produce any kind of report on workers’ compensation claims. Of the 38 states with reports some only use BLS incidence rate data, one (Minnesota) only reports 10-year changes, one (West Virginia) only reports state agency claims and one (Nevada) only reports private industry claims. Much of the data reported is out of date. Colorado’s most recent report is from 2016, while 13 states produced a report in 2017 and 22 states produced a report in 2018. Florida’s most recent report includes data for 2018. There is also a wide disparity in the specifics of the data reported. Most of the state reports focus on organizational make-up and reporting lines, as well as commissioners’ and appeals judges’ biographical information and workload. They also focus on insurance companies’ market share, fraud prevention efforts, and timeliness of the appeals process. Comparing state reports on the area of the body affected by injury shows that only 10 other states report the same body part categories as Florida.

The prevalence of diabetes in the population can be an indicator of overall metabolic health. Diabetes can increase risk and delay healing in the case of a workplace injury. The CDC surveys people and asks if they have ever been diagnosed with diabetes by a health care provider. This data is then adjusted for each state based on the age demographics. The age adjusted value for Florida is 10.5 percent. Across the nation diabetes prevalence varies from 6.6 percent in Colorado to 13.5 percent in West Virginia. Florida ranks 34th lowest (17th highest) out of all 50 states in diabetes prevalence. The 10 states with the highest rates of diabetes are all in the south.

Air quality can be calculated by measuring particulate matter (PM). Higher levels of particles in the air are directly linked to harmful health problems. The smaller the particle, the more harmful they can become by going deep into the lungs and bloodstream. Fine particulate matter (PM2.5) is classified as an air pollutant and is the main cause of reduced visibility in parts of the United States. Florida has less exposure to PM2.5 compared to the national average, ranking 25th lowest in the nation.

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