Consultant to advise companies on issue of ergonomics


August 23, 2015 at 12:00a.m.

Consultant to advise companies on issue of ergonomics

YOUNGSTOWN

The Mahoning Valley Safety Council will work Sept. 9 with a consultant from the Bureau of Workers’ Compensation at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Social Hall, 343 Via Mount Carmel Ave.

Mike Rienerth, ergonomics consultant and technical adviser, will assist members in developing a written ergonomics process for their companies using elements of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s program management guidelines.

Registration begins at 11:15 a.m. with the program to follow from noon to 1 p.m.

Reservations are required by Sept. 4. The cost is $20 for Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber members and $30 for nonmembers. To register, call 330-744-2131, ext. 12.

Nominations taken for 25 Under 35

YOUNGSTOWN

The Mahoning Valley Young Professionals still are accepting nominations for the 25 Under 35 Awards.

The deadline to nominate the best and brightest young professionals is Wednesday.

Nominees must be between age 21 and 35 and may not exceed 35 years of age Aug. 31. Nominees must live and/or work primarily in Columbiana, Mahoning, or Trumbull counties.

Visit mvypclub.com, cfmv.org or email rose@tbeic.org to nominate someone.

Nonprofits: Submit video to ComDoc to win Xerox machine

GIRARD

ComDoc, a Xerox Co. with operations in Girard at 6790 Belmont Ave., will give away 60 Xerox machines to nonprofit organizations to celebrate its 60th anniversary.

ComDoc is asking area nonprofits to submit fun, short videos under 60 seconds describing why the organization should be selected to receive a free Xerox machine.

The deadline for submission is Sept. 8.

Go to comdoc.com/60 for information on the contest, including how to enter.

Women’s leadership event is scheduled

YOUNGSTOWN

The YWCA of Youngstown, 25 W. Rayen Ave., will have the eighth-annual Women’s Leadership Conference from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Sept. 25.

The conference will provide knowledge and skills important for career and personal growth. For information, call 330-746-6361, ext. 112.

Infinity rebrands

EAST LIVERPOOL

Infinity Physical Therapy of East Liverpool and Girard recently rebranded and is putting a special focus on its home health physical therapy services to meet an increasing need among those patients.

Infinity maintains contracts with multiple home health agencies, allowing its therapists to serve clients in Mahoning, Trumbull and Columbiana counties, as well as other Northeast Ohio counties.

Infinity also offers outpatient physical therapy.

Staff/wire reports