North Country Chamber Releases New Webinar Series
Chamber set to host a series of webinars to help businesses with the reopening
Plattsburgh, NY – As we continue to reopen our community, the North Country Chamber of Commerce understands that there are several questions about what you need to do and how to execute it. Because of that, they will be hosting a series of webinars to help navigate these challenges. Each of the seminars are geared toward a specific industry to hit the highlights of what is unique to their reopening.
We are working on several more webinars in a variety of sectors, coming up this week, we have Manufacturing, Accommodations and Restaurants & Beverage Services. Information is below and your business can sign-up by visiting northcountrychamber.com.
MANUFACTURING: COVID-19 SAFETY RESOURCE OFFICER (CSRO) TRAINING – MAY 19TH – 2 PM
Presented by: CITEC
While it is not a one-size-fits-all approach, this presentation includes practical recommendations, based on guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, World Health Organization and OSHA that could be tailored by manufacturers and businesses to address various scenarios they may face when returning to work, and maintaining a healthy work environment.
The following are topics that will be discussed:
- Introductory Material on COVID-19
- Hazard Analysis
- High traffic areas- Work areas, breakrooms, restrooms, etc.
- Workplace Preparation
- General Guidelines
- Distancing
- Cleaning/Disinfect
- PPE
- Workforce Preparation
- Communication Strategy
- Training/Feedback
- Wellness Monitoring
- Audit/sustain
Click here to register for the 2 pm webinar.
RESTAURANT / FOOD & BEVERAGE SERVICES: COVID-19 SAFETY RESOURCE OFFICER (CSRO) TRAINING & HOW TO NAVIGATE THE NEW NORMAL – MAY 21ST – 1PM
Presented by: Catamount Consulting
Course Description: Due to Federal Workplace Safety requirements ALL companies must provide training to assure competency to their employees anytime there is a recognized hazard that is causing harm. As the government allows businesses to resume operations following the COVID-19 shutdown there will be requirements within these businesses to assure compliance with these standards!
This program will provide, information on the required safety plan, training and best practices specific to the restaurant industry.
Upon completion of the course participants will receive:
- An Approved COVID-19 Response Plan
- Training PowerPoint to Use for Future Instructions
- Access to Training Documents
- Tracking Forms
- Ongoing Support as New Protocols are created via Catamount Consulting
- Certificate of Attendance
Click here to register for the 1 pm webinar
LODGING & ACCOMMODATIONS: COVID-19 SAFETY RESOURCE OFFICER (CSRO) TRAINING & HOW TO NAVIGATE THE NEW NORMAL – MAY 22ND – 1 PM
Course Description: Due to Federal Workplace Safety requirements ALL companies must provide training to assure competency to their employees anytime there is a recognized hazard that is causing serious harm. As the government allows businesses to resume operations following the COVID-19 shutdown there will be oversight within these businesses to assure compliance with these standards!
The program will include information on the required safety plan and training as well as best practices specific to safety in the lodging industry.
Upon completion of the course participants will receive:
- An Approved COVID-19 Response Plan
- Training PowerPoint to Use for Future Instructions
- Access to Training Documents
- Tracking Forms
- Ongoing Support as New Protocols are created via Catamount Consulting
- Certificate of Attendance
Presenters:
- Scott McKenna, President, Catamount Safety Consulting
- Vicki Demarse-Giroux, General Manager, LaQuinta Inn & Suites
Click here to register for the 1 pm webinar
The North Country Chamber of Commerce also hosted a “Back to Business” Webinar and should have been taken first by all sectors as it will serve as the 1st step in preparing for new general guidelines. Even for essential businesses that have been open – this webinar is encouraged. The webinar is available for playback on the North Country Chamber of Commerce’s website on the REOPENING tab.
The North Country Chamber of Commerce is working on scheduling several other sector-specific webinars, so stay tuned to their website (northcountrychamber.com) for more announcements.
Register today by visiting northcountrychamber.com!
Posted: May 16th, 2020 under Business News, Northern NY News.