Join us 5:30 \u2013 6:00 pm for networking, appetizers, and a cash (credit card) bar. Then, enjoy TWO speaker presentations and Q&A sessions over a buffet dinner starting a 6:00 pm.<\/p>\n
Presentation 1: Safety First – Certified!<\/strong> NHLA and NHTI (Concord’s community college) are rolling out a unique Certificate Program in Worksite Safety for new crew members and team leaders this spring.<\/p>\n This six-week program, starting in late March, will cover basic workplace protocols. Using resources from local Green Industry leaders, ergonomic practitioners, UNH Cooperative Extension experts and Department of Safety Troop G officers, we will offer a compact in-class and hands-on curriculum that surpasses most in-house or paid subscription services.<\/p>\n And we\u2019ll make it affordable, too!<\/p>\n Your crews will learn how to ensure a safe work culture including: Why would owners\/managers want to send their workers? If you\u2019ve struggled to train new employees \u2013 or simply make it up as you go \u2013 this certificate can provide an incentive for recruiting your new employees and empowering your crew leaders. It\u2019s also a great return on investment (ROI).<\/p>\n This gives your crew leaders expert authority for on-site training and operations and can help lower your Workers\u2019 Compensation costs by reducing employee and equipment accidents.<\/p>\n We will explain more at the January 22 NHLA Dinner Meeting. If you want to cover your assets, you don\u2019t want to miss this first-time opportunity to get your workers rolling safely this spring.<\/p>\n Presentation 2: Cross Insurance<\/strong><\/p>\n Cross Insurance was established in 1954 in Bangor Maine, remains family owned and operated in our 3rdgeneration, and is the largest locally owned independent agency in New England. We are a full-service agency providing Risk Management and Insurance solutions for Commercial Property & Casualty, Surety & Bonds, Employee Benefits, and Personal Lines insurance.\u00a0 We provide many complimentary services and resources for our clients. New Hampshire Cross Insurance representatives, Matt Williams, Construction Account Executive; and Jeff Gibson, Loss Control Consultant; and Chris Sharpe, President, will be available for discussion.<\/p>\n New Hampshire Landscape Association (NHLA) Discussion Topics: FEE<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 $60 per person, dinner included!<\/p>\n All are welcome! You do not need to be an NHLA member to attend. We encourage you to invite a friend who may not have attended an NHLA Dinner Meeting before.<\/p>\n
\nSpeakers: Mike Barwell, NHLA Education Chair; Kathy Taylor, NHTI Director of Workforce Development & Community Education<\/p>\n
\n\u2014 how to identify hazards and manage risks
\n\u2014 set up a safe worksite and control traffic
\n\u2014 handle materials safely and ergonomically
\n\u2014 inspect, start and stop hand-held and riding\/walking equipment
\n\u2014 learn how inspect and hook up trucks and trailers and observe mandated driving protocols
\n\u2014 learn efficient production techniques<\/p>\n
\n\u2014 State of the Insurance Market
\n\u2014 Snow & Ice Management
\n\u2014 How to Prepare for Common Underwriting Questions
\n\u2014 Risk Management & Transfer Concepts
\n\u2014 Why Managing Risk Matters
\n\u2014 Q&A, as applicable<\/p>\n