Class description

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May 3, 2012 - Tukwila, WA - 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM

May 4, 2012 - Spokane, WA - 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM

This new course pertains to promoting job safety for workers with developmental disabilities. As with all other workers, workers with developmental disabilities (WDD) are at risk for work-related injury or illness. However the risks for WDD are increased by disorders that impact the worker's ability to be aware of danger, manage impulsive or restless behaviors, or limit communication abilities.

There is a need for teaching WDD to identify workplace hazards, know what to do in an emergency and how to speak up appropriately about safety problems are key steps to promoting the health and safety of WDD. To address this need, this one day workshop will be offered May 3rd in Tukwila and May 4th in Spokane.

Instructors:
        Robin Dewey, MPH
        Coordinator of Public Programs, Labor Occupational Health Program
        School of Public Health, University of California
        NISH Health and Safety Trainer 
 
        Mary E. Miller, RN, MN
        Child Labor/ Teen Worker Supervisor, Employee Standards Program
        Washington State Department of Labor and Industries
       
Join us for this informative and engaging hands–on program as we aim towards leveling the playing field of health and safety for workers with developmental disabilities!

This course co-sponsored by the Washington Department of Labor and Industries and the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH). 

Class details

Min. course credits: 0
Min. course contact hours: 5.5