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Free Webinars
On the Job - Free Webinar Series sponsored by Grainger
Free Webinars
sponsored by Grainger
On the Job is a FREE webinar series designed to provide you, our valued customer, with 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 you with relevant solutions to the issues that affect your business.
2008 Webinars
January
Lockout/Tagout
Lockout is the #3 general industry violation and the #1 violation in manufacturing. Get an overview of this OSHA standard and find out how it affects your facility.
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February
Green Cleaning 101
Learn about the GREENGUARD organization and the benefits of using products bearing its seal. GREENGUARD representatives provided actionable insights on how to utilize greener cleaning products and methods. View the presentation. [PDF]
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. Listen to the recorded version. (Click on View Event Recordings)
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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. Recorded version coming soon.
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.
May 13, 2008 (10:00 A.M. CST)
May 15, 2008 (2:00 P.M. CST) Register now.
JWOD (AbilityOne)Program Overview
Join Grainger and keynote speakers Jamie Huffman, Regional Sales Rep and Laminka Jones Commercial Distribution Specialist for the National Industries for the Blind to learn more about the Ability One Program (formerly JWOD).
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.
May 29, 2008 (8:00AM CST and 3:00PM CST) Register now.
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.
June 18, 2008 (2:00 PM CST)
June 19, 2008 (10:00 AM CST) Register now.
July
Energy Management Every year the cost of energy continues to rise. Improvements in technology make it easier to conserve energy and lower utility costs. Join us to learn strategic ways to reduce energy consumption and learn about the different products, beyond lighting, that can help lower your energy costs.
Registration information coming soon.
Healthcare Evacuation and Fatality Management Learn about healthcare emergency preparedness, evacuation techniques and fatality management. Registration information coming soon.
August
Fall Protection – Are You Dealing Effectively with this Life or Death Issue?
Join us when a Compliance Assistance Specialist from the U.S. Dept. of Labor, OSHA, provides an overview of identifying fall hazards and deciding how best to protect workers. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to anonymously ask OSHA about your individual compliance concerns. Registration information coming soon.
September
Planning to Stay in Business When
an Emergency Happens Business continuity depends on advance planning to manage man-made and natural disasters. Join us when Becky Marquis, Deputy Director, Ready Campaign, Office of Public Affairs, U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security, discusses how businesses can stay in business after an emergency.
September 23, 2008 (10:00 A.M. CST)
September 25, 2008 (2:00 P.M. CST) Register now.
October
Running a Productive Facility:
How to Do More With Less
Two of the top concerns among Facilities Managers are lack of time to complete work and being understaffed. Improving productivity and managing the balance of maintenance is vital to running a successful operation. Join us to learn ways to improve efficiency, maximize productivity, and reduce total costs. Registration information coming soon.
Healthcare Inventory Management Inventory Solutions and On-Site services for the healthcare industry.
Registration information coming soon.
November
Water Conservation 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. Registration information coming soon.
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. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to anonymously ask OSHA about your individual compliance concerns. Registration information coming soon.