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Verbal De-Escalation is what we use during potentially dangerous or threatening situations. Our goal is to prevent a person from causing harm to us, themselves, or others. In this 90 minute webinar we will go over the following:

• Situational awareness
• Understanding the brain (primitive/evolved) and how it affects a person in crisis.
• What is de-escalation?
• Techniques for dealing with a person in crisis.
• The importance of YOUR mental state when dealing with a person in crisis.
• De-Escalation is verbal and non-verbal.
• Setting limits and boundaries.
• What is your action plan?

Politics seem to inevitably find their way into the workplace. Whether at work, off-site, or on social media – how can (or should) employers respond to a potential problem caused by employee speech? In this webinar, Barran Liebman partner, Chris Morgan, will discuss best practices for limiting legal liability and balancing employee rights with policies that foster a safe, respectful, and productive work environment.

This course has been approved for one regular agent continuing education credit.

This presentation will review the Oregon OSHA penalty-related changes that went into effect on January 1, 2024 and evaluate how those changes have significantly increased some of the assessed penalties associated with the Top 10 most cited standards in Oregon across all industries. The presentation will compare calendar year 2023 with calendar year 2024.

This is your opportunity to learn everything you need to know about filing a workers' compensation claim. More than just the "when" and "how," this class covers injured worker benefits, claim costs and how they can be influenced, reserving claims, and much more.

This course has been approved for two general agent continuing education credits.

A fascinating class packed with information and presented by adjusters who walk you through some of the more strategic areas of claim management. They cover key factors driving claim costs and what you can do as the employer to help manage those costs. You hear updates on return-to-work and the Employer-at-Injury Program, managing rising medical costs, reserves, combined conditions, permanent impairment, investigations, vocational benefits, settlements, and much more. Don't miss this class!

This course has been approved for two general agent continuing education credits.

Juggling work demands and family responsibilities can cause stress which in turn can affect personal health as well as job safety and quality. Supervisors are the key to increasing worker engagement on the job, improving worker well-being, and reducing workplace injuries. This webinar will share how family and personal support and safety support behaviors let supervisors and managers help workers ease the stress of work and family life.

Did you know that nearly 15% of the workforce operates remotely? While remote work offers independence and flexibility, it also presents unique safety challenges.

In this webinar, we’ll take a closer look at the hazards of remote work environments. From the threat of violence to emergency response gaps, we’ll unpack the realities faced by isolated workers. You’ll gain practical insights into:

• What employers can do to improve communication with employees and ultimately help improve outcomes when emergencies occur.
• Steps workers can take to stay safe and support their organizations during emergencies Whether you're an employer, or a remote worker yourself, this session will equip you with the tools and strategies to foster a safer remote workforce.