Meeting Info:

• Location: NDSC, 1710 Canary Ave Suite A, Bismarck, ND 58501

• Tuesday July 21, 11:30 to 1:00 (lunch provided).

• Join the Dakota Safety Network for an informative upcoming membership meeting focused on helping North Dakota employers strengthen workplace safety and employee well-being. This meeting will feature a presentation on the WSI Ergonomic Grant Program, including how employers can reduce ergonomic risk factors and access funding opportunities for workplace improvements.

• Attendees will also learn about valuable WSI safety programs and resources available to North Dakota employers that can help enhance safety culture, reduce injuries, and support compliance efforts. Don’t miss this opportunity to network with fellow safety professionals and gain practical tools to bring back to your workplace.

• Please RSVP no later than July 13th below

Meeting Info:

• Industry Tour

• Location: Falkirk Mine, 2801 1st St SW, Underwood, ND 58576

• Tuesday September 22, 11:00- 2:00 (lunch provided)

• Attendees will tour the North American Coal Falkirk Mine. Falkirk is a surface mining operation with some of the largest earth-moving equipment manufactured today. With an annual production of approximately 8 million tons of lignite coal, Falkirk provides fuel to generate low-cost electricity for 2/3 of rural Minnesota. With the help of Falkirk's 400 full-time employees, Falkirk stands as one of the safest mine operations in the coal industry. It is also through sound reclamation and environmental practices that Falkirk is able to return the land to a quality at or above pre-mining condition. In collaboration with power plant engineers, Falkirk continues to be a leader in developing clean, efficient and environmentally friendly coal technologies.

• Attendees, please bring a hard hat and safety glasses for the tour.

• Please RSVP no later than September 7th below