Title: Safety in the Organizing Environment
Course #: PO-402T
Course Description: This course raises awareness of the many safety issues a professional organizer might encounter on the job and provides specific options for avoiding, eliminating, or mitigating these risks. Both personal and environmental safety are addressed, including respiratory, contact, and ingestion dangers; risks associated with insects and animals; emergencies and injuries related to lifting, exertion, individual limits, and temperature extremes; and dangerous situations including client criminal activity, domestic violence, and personal assault. Enlightening and sometimes startling, this two-hour course prepares professional organizers to protect themselves, their staff, and their clients.
Learning Objectives:
Upon completion of this course, attendees will be able to:
Instructor/Developer:
Debbie Stanley is a chronic disorganization coach, owner of Red Letter Day Professional Organizers, author of BCPO-recommended Newbie Pitfalls and the forthcoming Ethical Pitfalls, and developer of NAPO’s “PO-102: Fundamental Organizing Principles.” She presented the well-received workshop “Demystifying Boundaries: New Ways to Check Your Ethics” at the 2007 NAPO Conference. Debbie holds a master’s degree in industrial and organizational psychology and is pursuing a second master’s in mental health counseling.
Cost: $129 for members/$229 for non-members (add $20 if register within 10 days of class)
Cancellation & Transfer Policy: ALL CANCELLATIONS & TRANSFER REQUESTS MUST BE MADE IN WRITING. A $20 processing fee will be charged for all cancellations or transfers. No refunds will be made on cancellations received less than one week before the first class.
Confirmation & Course Materials: Confirmation of registration and course materials will be e-mailed to you at least three days before the course. If you do not receive this e-mail, it is your responsibility to call NAPO (856/380-6828) at least 24 hours before the course.