OTA Institute: Optimize Workplace Safety - Navigate Workers' Comp Claims & Create an Effective Workplace

Description

Join the OTA for a two-part training on optimizing workplace safety and managing workers' compensation claims on Thursday, November 7. Led by industry experts Philip Heebsh and Heather Adams from Roetzel & Andress, this training provides essential tools for efficiently handling workers' comp claims and fostering a safe, productive work environment.

Part 1: Navigating Workers' Comp Claims
Thursday, November 7, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

In this session, you'll learn:

• Ohio Workers' Comp Rules: Understand the specific regulations for compliance and effective claims management.
• Claims Management Strategies: Practical approaches to handle claims efficiently and minimize disruptions.
• Fraud Prevention: Identify and mitigate fraudulent claims to protect your company's financial health.

Part 2: Cultivating an Effective Workplace
Thursday, November 7, 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

This session covers:

• Preventing Sexual Harassment: Best practices for creating a respectful, harassment-free workplace.
• Non-DOT Drug and Alcohol Policy: Navigate drug and alcohol policies outside of DOT regulations.
• Mental Health Awareness: Strategies for promoting mental well-being and supporting employees.
• Workplace Safety Initiatives: Proactive measures for risk assessment, hazard identification, and employee training.
  

Individual sessions are $149 for OTA members and $199 for non-members. Attend both sessions for $249 for OTA members and $399 for non-members. All sessions will be hosted at the Ohio Trucking Association headquarters in Westerville and include lunch. Attendees can attend one or both parts of the compliance training.

Location:
Ohio Trucking Association Training Center
655 Cooper Road
Westerville, OH 43081

About the Trainers:
Phillip Heebsh is a Shareholder at Roetzel & Andress. Phil helps clients – trucking and transportation companies, manufacturers, retailers, and more – respond to accidents and injuries. A member of Roetzel’s Emergency Response and Crisis Management Team, he makes himself available 24 hours a day to rapidly respond to client emergencies and bring order and certainty to chaos.

Clients rely on Phil’s clear explanations and guidance to understand their liability. They count on him to quickly get to accident sites to assess responsibilities, preserve evidence, and protect their employees from the moment authorities and regulators get involved. They trust him to successfully defend their rights – at the negotiating table and in the courtroom – when situations turn contentious. And they know that he will deliver optimal results in what can be tragic and catastrophic circumstances.

Phil has particular strengths in resolving workers' compensation matters, primarily for self-insured employers, and working with clients to design and implement safety programs that reduce risk and prevent workplace injuries. In addition, he regularly conducts risk and liability reviews for corporate clients throughout the United States, including in particular to establish claim reporting and litigation preparedness protocols.

Before starting law school, Phil worked full-time in an industrial heat treat facility where he ran vacuum furnaces and learned firsthand the implications of rigorous workplace safety.

Heather Adams is a Shareholder at Roetzel & Andress. Heather is a commonsense, driven, traditional labor and employment attorney who provides practical guidance to employers across a spectrum of commercial and employment litigation matters, including single-plaintiff and multi-party cases, highstakes whistleblower actions, wage and hour disputes, restrictive covenant litigation, and various other areas of employment law. She has practiced before federal and state and appellate courts. She also has a wealth of experience defending employers before civil rights and fair employment administrative agencies and commissions across the country. Heather has represented clients from diverse industries, including: transportation; federal, state and local government; higher education; healthcare; financial services and global retailers.

Clients call on Heather to provide general counseling services and leadership with respect to implementing preventative measures and resolving disputes using alternative methods. She also has valuable experience representing employers in union disputes, collective bargaining, labor arbitrations, fact-findings, conciliations, and hearings. Heather is also a highly sought-after investigator and routinely performs internal investigations and Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility assessments.

Refund Policy:
Our refund policy is as follows:

• You will receive a 100% refund if you cancel more than 10 days before the training.
• You will receive a 75% refund if you cancel more than 3 days before the training.
• You will receive no refund if you cancel less than 3 days before the training.
• No shows are responsible for 100% of the registration fees.