Missouri Department of Labor and Industrial Relations News Release

Bob Holden
Governor

Catherine B. Leapheart
Director

Tammy Cavender
Public Information Coordinator

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:  Tammy Cavender (573) 751-7500
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:  May 20, 2003

ANNUAL CONFERENCE ON WORKERS’ COMPENSATION ISSUES IN MISSOURI SET FOR JUNE 9 & 10

Jefferson City, MO – The Missouri Department of Labor and Industrial Relations’ Division of Workers’ Compensation will host the Ninth Annual “Missouri Issues in Workers’ Compensation” conference on June 9 & 10 at the Tan-Tar-A Resort in Osage Beach.  Jack Farris, President and Chief Executive Officer of the National Federation of Independent Business will be the keynote speaker.

The one and one-half day conference examines current issues that affect employers, employees, insurers, medical providers and anyone who comes in contact with the Missouri workers’ compensation system.

General session and workshop topics will include:
· Psychological Risk Factors in the Workplace
· OSHAs New Ergonomic Guidelines for Nursing Homes and General Industry
· Strategies to Reduce Workers’ Compensation Costs
· Bio-Terrorism and Beyond
· Dealing with Acts of Terrorism – Resources for Employers
· Workers’ Compensation Economic Forecast
· Workers’ Compensation Mock Hearing
· Substance and Alcohol Abuse and Workers’ Compensation
· Claims Management:  Best Claims Practices
· Carpel Tunnel – A Medical and Legal Perspective
· Workers’ Compensation Issues for Employers and Insurers
· Physical Rehabilitation:  Evaluation, Treatment and Result
· What’s Available and How to Get Information for the Division of Workers’ Compensation
· Case Law/Legislative Update

Registration for the conference is $125.00, which includes all conference materials, luncheon and refreshment breaks.  Paid registrations must be received no later than June 4, 2003.  Exhibitor registration is $200.00 and must be received no later than June 2, 2003.  Registrations should be mailed to the Division of Workers’ Compensation, Attention:  Richard Stickann, P.O. Box 58, Jefferson City, MO  65102-0058.

For more information regarding the conference call Richard Stickann at (573) 751-4231.