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inside:Conference Invite from Paul Aasen; Temp Worker Issues and Resources . . . 2MNOSHA Update; HazCom/GHS Deadline; DVD Library Additions . . . . . 3Individual Accountability within a Culture of Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4SafetyNet Online Community . . . . . . . . 5
Minnesota Safety & Health Conference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–7February – June Training Schedule . . . .8NETS Newsletter: Impaired Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9–10New Online Resources; MSDSonline: Simplify Hazcom; First Aid/CPR/AED Training: Are You Prepared? . . . . . . . .11Off-the-Job Safety Resources . . . . . . .12
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Novice or Seasoned Professional: You Can’t Miss It!Join us for the 81st Minnesota Safety & Health Conference, May 5–7! Why should you attend?
• Learn about the latest and greatest in workplace safety and health from expert speakers and instructors (including the heads of federal OSHA and NIOSH – see page 6). Keep up to date and take your safety program to the next level.
• Network and reconnect with over 1,500 other safety professionals – it’s a great opportunity to benefit from each other’s experience.
• Tap into more sessions, more topics and the chance to find just the information you need.
• Find the latest safety gear, products and programs in the Exhibit Hall, packed with exhibitors who know their stuff and are eager to answer your questions.
It’s all on-site! Name badges and luncheon tickets provided onsite only – no packets sent in advance.
More eco-friendly! Full conference program available
online – don’t look for it in the mail. BUT, we’ll have new and improved programs for your use at the conference.
Stay organized and in the loop! Our new conference app, coming in March, will put all aspects of the conference at your fingertips.
See the conference overview on pages 6–7 or link to our conference web page.
march 2015 Volume 47 | Number 2
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Join us for the 2015 Minnesota Safety & Health Conference!
For the 81st time, safety professionals from all over the state will gather to hear from national speakers and educators about safety. Eighty-one years is a long time. How has this conference lasted so long? It’s because of you and other professionals who have dedicated their time and career to keeping others safe. You know that it takes attention, continuous effort and learning to stay on top of the game.
We all are in the business of preventing injury or illness. If we succeed, there is no event. The value of our work becomes elusive because it’s a “what if ” that didn’t happen. We live every day inside a safety net that keeps “what ifs” away. Our homes are built to a building code that assures they will not collapse after a Minnesota blizzard; our roads have been designed and redesigned to prevent our cars from leaving the roadway and if they do, from having us crash into dangerous obstacles; the air in our workplaces is monitored and the machines are safe guarded to make sure we can come back to work tomorrow.
This year’s conference theme — Drive Safe, Work Safe, Live Safe — reflects that safety net. Each of you is part of it. You know and we know that safety is all around us and that it isn’t automatic. All of you work very hard to keep others and yourself safe. We value your work and we thank you for your dedication. I look forward to meeting you at the conference!
PauL W. aasen, President, Minnesota Safety Council
Temporary Workers: Issues and ResourcesUse of temporary workers has been on the rise since the 2008 recession. The safety of these workers and the roles/responsibilities of host employers and staffing agencies is an issue of concern for many of our members. Seats for a recent member webinar, conducted by our staff occupational safety and health consultant, Jan Fedora, filled so rapidly that we added another, which also filled within a day. Jan focused on key areas, including employer responsibilities, recordkeeping, personal protective equipment and training. (A recording of the webinar, “Temporary Worker Safety,” is available in the Members Only section of our website. Log in and click the “Webinars” tab and you’ll see the title link.) You’ll also find a sample contractor safety plan, policy and orientation checklist in the All-Member library in the SafetyNet community. Log in and click “All Members” in the top navigation bar, then “Search Library.” Use keywords “contractor safety” with quote marks around them.
Additional resources can be found through federal OSHA at www.osha.gov/temp_workers/. For in-depth reporting and analysis on this topic, see the independent newsroom ProPublica, which is publishing an ongoing series of articles, linked from Temp Land – Working in the New Economy at www.propublica.org/series/temp-land.
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administrationPaul aasenPresident [email protected]
ann KulenkampDirector of Communications [email protected]
Wade SalstromManager, Administration [email protected]
Kristy ZackCommunications/Information Technician [email protected]
Vicki DacaBookkeeper [email protected]
membershipCary SwensonDirector of Membership Services [email protected]
Jeff LovigManager of Membership Services [email protected]
Linda McNurlinMembership Services Assistant [email protected]
Steve RauhProduct Sales Coordinator [email protected]
alan TerwedoFirst Aid Programs Coordinator [email protected]
Continuing educationRegina HoffmanDirector of Continuing Education [email protected]
Jan FedoraConsultant, Occupational Safety and Health Services [email protected]
Lisa KonsCoordinator, Continuing Education [email protected]
angie KupczakProgram Assistant [email protected]
Bill SchreinerConsultant, Commercial Motor Vehicle/Industrial Safety [email protected]
Sheila ThaoProgram Assistant [email protected]
Family safety Programserin PetersenCoordinator, Family Safety Programs [email protected]
Video Libraryangie KupczakVideo Librarian [email protected]
MNoSHa to adopt Injury Reporting Changes Recent changes to federal OSHA’s injury reporting requirements will soon be implemented here. Minnesota OSHA intends to adopt the revisions by March 18, 2015, with an effective date of October 1, 2015. Previously, employers were required to report work-related fatalities and in-patient hospitalizations of three or more employees within eight hours of the event. Under the new rule, employers must still report deaths within eight hours, but they are now required to report all work-related in-patient hospitalizations (regardless of the number of employees), as well as amputations and losses of an eye, within 24 hours.
Changes to OSHA’s recordkeeping requirements for low-hazard industries, however, will not be adopted by Minnesota OSHA. Minnesota requires employers with more than 10 employees in all industries to keep an OSHA 300 log.
For more information about how to comply with Minnesota’s recordkeeping standard, see the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry website.
June 1 Haz Com/GHS Deadline approachingWe’re approaching the June 1, 2015 deadline to comply with Hazard Communications/GHS requirements for labels and safety data sheets. Here’s a quick refresher from Minnesota OSHA:
Hazard Communication/GHS was adopted in Minnesota on September 10, 2012, with federal effective dates spanning from Dec. 1, 2013, to June 1, 2016. However, Minnesota OSHA did not adopt the federal exceptions in Part 1910.1200 (b)(6)(xi) and (xii) — ionizing and nonionizing radiation and biological agents — because they are covered under Minnesota Employee right-to-know (ERTK) requirements.
In addition, while Part 1910.1200 requires one-time retraining, Minnesota OSHA will retain its annual training requirements for all chemicals, physical agents and infectious agents, as well as the three-year recordkeeping requirement. The rule covers employees in general industry, construction, maritime operations and mining, as well as farming operations with more than 10 employees or a temporary labor camp.
Until each effective date of the standard is reached, Minnesota employers may comply with the revised Part 1910.1200 or the current Minnesota ERTK requirements. The first effective date for all employers (Dec. 1, 2013) was to provide training about the new data sheet format and the new pictograms for labels. Shipping labels and safety data sheets must conform to the changes by June 1, 2015, although distributors have until Dec. 1, 2015 to ship out any remaining stock with the old labels. Finally, employers have until June 1, 2016 to update written programs, training and internal labeling systems to be in compliance.
The Minnesota Safety & Health Conference will offer sessions on temporary workers (May 5) and GHS (May 6).
80+ DVDs added to Member Lending LibraryBased on member suggestions, we’ve added more than 80 new training DVDs to our video lending library, on topics including aging workforce, GHS/HazCom, active shooter and NFPA 70E. The video library is available free to members.
If you have questions about how this popular member resource can support your safety program, contact video librarian Angie Kupczak at [email protected], 651-228-7302/800-444-9150 — she can help you find what you’re looking for!
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Individual accountability Within a Culture of Safety
by heather monaghan mhsC. rn President, Visioning HealthCare Inc., and editor-in-Chief, american Journal of Safe Patient Handling and Movement
When we hear the word accountability in healthcare it is usually raised in the context
of “holding someone to account” for what they have done. It is used as a tool to make someone own their behavior, and take whatever is coming to them for the mistake they have just made. Indeed, when looking at the definition of accountability, it is about owning our behavior, but how individuals behave in the sub cultures in which they work, and the approach organizations take to mistakes, can shift an individuals’ accountability from themselves to blaming the behavior of others.
I will never forget almost 20 years ago when two registered nurses who worked in a medical unit both administered Coumadin to a patient at 6 a.m. and 6 p.m. It is not unreasonable to expect that every nurse should know that Coumadin is a once a day medication, usually given around dinner time, and following regular blood tests that same morning to establish the patients’ blood clotting times. The first nurse had no idea she had done anything wrong. The excuse of the second nurse was “I assumed it was OK because the previous nurse had also given it twice the previous day.” We should never underestimate the power of peer pressure. When considering
Maslows’ Hierarchy of Needs, once immediate physical needs are met, and a safe environment created, there is a need for love and belonging. How many student nurses have said they are not going to be led into bad practices that cut corners once they receive their nursing license, and yet they go down the very same road as their predecessors.
So how do we create a culture of safety where individual accountability is seen as a positive force that seeks to create and maintain behaviors that others want to follow? The answer lies in three elements influenced at the organizational level.
The first is in making sure that leaders, whatever their professional group, know how to lead. This means educating them to understand that using approaches that create transformation within a culture cannot be achieved by using directive and controlling techniques, but by collaborating with staff and engaging them in decision making, and empowering staff through education to be creative and feel able to express new ideas, as well as speak up when things are not right.
The second is in creating a culture where staff feel physically and emotionally safe. Physical safety can include safety from aggressive patients, from musculoskeletal injury from lifting and transferring patients, or from needlestick injuries to name a few. The organization can provide the equipment to help reduce the risk of all these events. It is the emotional aspect of staff safety that is a greater challenge. In nursing we have a culture of “eating our young.” Without effective leaders this will continue to perpetuate and prevent nurses and other healthcare workers from speaking out, through fear of repercussions from their peers. continued on page 5
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A recent posting in the SafetyNet online community:
“Just wanted to take a moment to thank everyone who had emailed me back on the two subjects I had sent out this week. A lot of information was obtained and used. I enjoy and am thankful for the Minnesota Safety Council member community.”
Since the community launched a year and a half ago, members have discussed nearly 250 topics and they are all archived in the community for your reference . For those who are participating by reading or responding to the e-mail digest of postings, we encourage you to log in and check for threads that may apply to your work, or read the daily news feature and in-depth commentaries in the SafetyNet blog .
Third is the need to create a culture of lifelong learning, where staff are encouraged to seek out new knowledge and develop critical thinking skills that will challenge the status quo. Staff need to become competent in everything they do through an ongoing structure of precepting and mentoring along with the ability to use reflective practice as a tool for learning and development.
In a recent interview with John Laughter, Senior Vice President for Corporate Safety, Security and Compliance, Delta Airlines, I asked him how a large organization such as Delta created a culture of safety and individual accountability within their employees. He spoke of creating a Just Culture, and of Delta taking part in a program called ASAP (Aviation Safety Action Program), sponsored by the FAA, which, through an agreement between the management, employee and regulator states “if you tell us about a safety issue, we agree there will be no punitive response from the company.”
So when we reflect on the role individual accountability has in creating a culture of safety, it is clear it first needs to be enabled by effective leadership. Also there needs to be a physical and emotional sense of personal safety at work, as well as a culture of lifelong learning and the ability to safely question what is happening. It is only then that we will see a culture shift from individuals being “held to account” to a culture where individuals choose to own their behavior, and who will make sure the way they work is safe for themselves, their co-workers and their patients . . . and their organization.
Originally published in the SafetyNet online member community blog.
heather monaghan mhsc. rn has been a registered nurse for almost 25 years . As the President of Visioning HealthCare Inc ., Heather specializes in working with organizations to implement a culture of safety and is an expert in safe patient handling and movement (SPHM) . She is also the Editor-in-Chief of the American Journal of SPHM, and a regular speaker and author on the subject of safety, change management and leadership .
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Conference Keynote Speakerstuesday, may 5
scott o’grady, an american hero and New York Times best-selling authorShot down in war-torn Bosnia, Scott O’Grady shares the six-day, life-or-death ordeal that made headlines, inspired millions and taught us about preparation, teamwork and leadership.
Wednesday, may 6
dr. alan Zimmerman, Psychologist Purpose + Passion + Process = Payoff . Discover your clear sense of purpose and ignite an invigorating passion that never fizzles out. You’ll boost your own self-confidence, deflect the negativity around you, take smart risks, and achieve your goals… without losing your balance. (And don’t miss Dr. Zimmerman’s breakout session “Take This Job and Love It! Managing Stress, Preventing Burnout, And Balancing Life . . . On and Off the Job.”)
thursday, may 7
dale Lesinski, QSSP, Vice President, DiVal Safety equipmentSafe 4 the Right Reasons . Getting employees to value their personal safety is the key to eliminating accidents both on and off the job. Understanding our basic human instincts and appealing to what comes natural to us makes “Safe 4 the Right Reasons” a powerfully effective message. This message addresses why employees must value their personal safety and has an astounding retention rate. Dale’s style and presentation offers a fresh approach which delivers “ah-ha” and “ha-ha” moments.
National Perspective on Critical Issues in SH&eThe leaders of both federal OSHA and the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) will share their insights into key issues facing SH&E professionals at 9:45 a.m. on May 5, the first day of the conference.
david michaels, Phd, mPh
Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational Safety and Health
john howard, md, mPh, jd, LLm
Director, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
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tuesday, may 5eXHIBIT HaLL oPeN | 7:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
oPeNING SeSSIoN | 8:00–9:00 a.m. • Scott o’Grady, Keynote Speaker
aLL-DaY SeSSIoN | 9:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m.• Introduction to Occupational Safety**
CoNCuRReNT SeSSIoNS | 9:45–10:45 a.m.• Occupational Safety and Health Discussion David Michaels, Federal oSHa
John Howard, Director, NIoSH• Individual Accountability in Creating a Culture
of Safety• Predicting, Preventing and Eliminating:
The Four Safety Truths from Your Inspections• Best Practices for Safety Committees• See Tracks? Think Train!• Hazards of Confined Space Entry• Emergency Disaster Preparedness• Hearing Conservation Training – Meets Annual
OSHA/MSHA Requirements• What Everyone Should Know About Ergonomics• Measuring Safety and Health Program Success• Best Apple and Android Safety Apps for Your
Mobile Devices
SeSSIoNS | 11:15 a.m.–12:15 p.m. • Sink or Swim: Thriving and Succeeding as
a Leader• Individual Accountability in Creating a Culture
of Safety (continued)• Big Data and Leadership Engagement• Drug Abuse Trends in the Workplace:
Employer Implications• Process Safety Management Auditing —
How-To and Why• High Risk Employment Termination• NIOSH Total Worker™• Ladder Safety and the New NIOSH App • Measuring Safety and Health Program Success
(continued)• The Ultimate Safety Search Engine? (Hint: It’s Not Google)
LuNCH WITH THe eNFoRCeRS | 12:15 p.m.
HaLF-DaY SeSSIoN | 1:00–4:00 p.m.• Disaster and Business Continuity Planning:
It Pays to Be Prepared
TouRS• National Weather Center*• Stratasys*• Hennepin County Medical Center*• Flat Earth Brewery/11 Wells Mill City*• Minneapolis Fire Station #6 Behind-the-
Scenes Tour*
SeSSIoNS | 2:00–3:00 p.m.• Communicate Like a Champ: Influencing Up,
Down and Across Your Organization• Creating Leading Indicators to Assess
Your Culture• Managing Risk — Avoiding, Reducing
and Mitigating• GHS: Already Aligned or Hardly Harmonized?
What You Need to Know!• New Approach to OSHA Recordkeeping
Data Analysis• Minnesota’s Drug and Alcohol Testing
in the Workplace• Respirator Fit Testing, Hands-On• Using Employee Safety Perception Surveys
to Make Sustainable Safety Improvements
• What’s It All About: Ergonomic Programs That Work
• Stress Relief and Resilience Workshop
SeSSIoNS | 3:15–4:15 p.m. • A Day in the Life of an Identity Thief• Creating Leading Indicators to Assess Your
Culture (continued)• Stress Relief and Resilience Workshop (continued)• Managing Safety for Senior Drivers• Forklifts — Lifting Your Standards• Respirator Fit Testing, Hands–On (continued)• Using Employee Safety Perception Surveys
to Make Sustainable Safety Improvements (continued)
Wednesday, may 6eXHIBIT HaLL oPeN | 7:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
oPeNING SeSSIoN | 8:00–9:00 a.m.• Dr. alan Zimmerman, Keynote Speaker
aLL-DaY SeSSIoNS | 9:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m.• Introduction to Occupational Health**• Fundamentals of Incident Investigation and
Root Cause Analysis*• Creating a Safety Culture — Strategies for
Small Business*
HaLF-DaY SeSSIoN | 9:30 a.m.–12:15 p.m.• Developing Effective Leading and Lagging
Measures of Safety Program Success*
CoNCuRReNT SeSSIoNS | 9:45–10:45 a.m. • Take This Job and Love It! Managing Stress,
Preventing Burnout and Balancing Life… On and Off the Job
• An Operational Learning Approach to Safety Management
• OSHA Inspection Update• Outdoor Worker Safety, Tick and Mosquito
Bite Prevention• Effective Safety Committee — One Company’s
Success Story• A Culture of Safety — Panel Presentation• Emergency Planning in Healthcare• Minnesota Research on the Injury and Illness
Undercount
SeSSIoNS | 11:15 a.m.–12:15 p.m. • Stay on Your Feet — Slip and Fall Prevention• An Operational Learning Approach
to Safety Management (continued)• Risk Based Process Safety• Keys to the “C”— How Sustainability Can
Unlock Doors at the Highest Levels• Infectious Disease Control in the Workplace
and Beyond: CDC Update• A Culture of Safety — Panel Presentation
(continued)• Protecting Temporary Workers: Whose
Responsibility Is It?• MNOSHA Healthcare Update
NeTWoRKING LuNCHeoN | 12:15 p.m.
TouRS• National Weather Center*• Aveda*• Valspar*• Thompson Center for Environmental
Management*• Hennepin County Medical Center*• Flat Earth Brewery/11 Wells Mill City*
SeSSIoNS | 2:00–3:00 p.m. • Managing Safety Resources: A Look at How
Cities and Counties Implement Safety Programs• Effective Electrical Safety Program Audits• Getting Ready for I2P2• What You Need to Know about Cranes
and Rigging• Minnesota Takes Distracted Driving by Storm —
Innovative Compliance Strategies• Safety Training: Avoid Crashing and Burning• Protecting Your Corporate Assets in the
Digital Age• The New Paradigm for Workplace Violence
Prevention for Healthcare
SeSSIoNS | 3:15–4:15 p.m. • Managing Safety Resources: A Look at How
Cities and Counties Implement Safety Programs (continued)
• Effective Electrical Safety Audits (continued)• Getting Ready for I2P2 (continued)• Aerial Lifts — Raising Compliance to
New Heights• Minnesota Takes Distracted Driving by Storm —
Innovative Compliance Strategies (continued)• Beyond the Fence: Corporate Responsibility
from the Employee to the Community• Fire and Life Safety for Healthcare Facilities
thursday, may 7oPeNING SeSSIoN | 8:00–9:15 a.m.• Dale Lesinski, Keynote Speaker
aLL-DaY SeSSIoN | 9:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m.• Introduction to Loss Control**
HaLF-DaY SeSSIoNS | 9:30–11:45 a.m.• Return-to-Work — A Panel Discussion• Advanced Trainer Techniques*• MCC Sustainability/Green Tour*• Leadership for EHS Professionals• Safety Observation Skills for Supervisors
CoNCuRReNT SeSSIoNS | 9:30–10:30 a.m. • Engage the Next Generation Without Alienating
the Loyalty Generation• Inside MNSTAR — A Panel Presentation• OSHA’s Proposed Silica Standard: Impact on
General Industry• Touch Stones for Inspired Leadership• New Safety Compliance Resources for Drivers
and Motor Carriers• Mowing Down Ergonomics: Toro’s Path to a
Sustainable Ergonomics Program
SeSSIoNS | 10:45–11:45 a.m. • Engage the Next Generation Without Alienating
the Loyalty Generation (continued)• You, the Inspired Motivator• Fishing Opener: What to Know Before You Go• Clear Skies Don’t Mean Smooth Sailing –
Motorcycle Safety 101• Five Mistakes Companies Make with Ergonomics• 2015 NFPA 70E Electrical Safe Work Practices
81ST aNNuaL GoVeRNoR’S SaFeTY aWaRDS LuNCHeoN | 11:45 a.m.• “The art of Success”
Bob Stromberg, Comic, Storyteller Governor Mark Dayton (invited)
*Limited class size, **Basic Safety Certificate course – pre-registration required
ConFerenCe at a gLanCe Click each date for session details or see the FuLL Program!
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February 201519 First Aid/CPR/AED Employee Training, Hands-on
20 Defensive Driving Course, Basic (4-hour)
22 Math Review Course for Certification Exams
23–25 Associate Safety Professional (Safety Fundamentals) Review Course
26 Back Safety Train-the-Trainer PLUS
26–28 Certified Safety Professional (CSP) Comprehensive Practice and Specialty Examination Review Course
marCh 2015
2–5 Principles of Occupational Safety and Health
3 CPR/AED-Only Course
4 MSHA Initial/Annual Training (8-hour)
9–11 MSHA New Miner Training (24 Hours)
9 Recordkeeping: Beyond the Basics
10–11 Transporting Hazardous Materials and Dangerous Goods
10–12 OSHA 503 Update for General Industry Outreach Trainers
12 Defensive Driving Course, Basic (4-hour)
12 Right-to-Know Train-the-Trainer PLUS
12–13 Defensive Driving Course, Instructor Development (4-hour)
13 Confined Space Entry
16–17 10-hour OSHA General Industry Safety and Health Training
16–17 Defensive Driving Course, Basic (8-hour)
16–18 Defensive Driving Course, Instructor Development (8-hour)
16–19 30-Hour Occupational Safety and Health Standards for General Industry
18 Lockout/Tagout Train-the-Trainer PLUS Workshop
19 First Aid/CPR/AED Employee Training, Hands-on
20 Accident/Incident Investigation
20 Electrical Safety in the Workplace: NFPA 70E
23 Fall Protection: Competent Person
24 Drug and Alcohol Recognition Training for Supervisors
24 OSHA 501 Trainer Course in OS&H Standards for General Industry (30 contact hours)
25–26 First Aid/CPR/AED Instructor Development Training
27 Fall Protection: Competent Person
31 Right-to-Know Workshop
aPriL 2015 8–10 Emergency Response Initial Training (24-hour)
8 Emergency Response Initial Training (8-hour)
8 Emergency Response Refresher
9 Bloodborne Pathogens Train-the-Trainer PLUS
13–14 10-hour OSHA Construction Safety Course
13–15 MSHA New Miner Training (24 Hours)
13–16 OSHA 510 OS&H Standards for the Construction Industry
16 Defensive Driving Course, Alive at 25
16 First Aid/CPR/AED Employee Training, Hands-on
21–23 OSHA 502 Update for the Construction Industry Outreach Trainer
23 Forklift Train-the-Trainer PLUS
24 Forklift Train-the-Trainer
27 Electrical Safety in the Workplace: NFPA 70E
28–5/1 Safety Management Techniques
may 2015
12–15 OSHA 500 Basic Instructor Course in OS&H Standards for the Construction Industry (30 contact hours)
14 Electrical Safety Train-the-Trainer PLUS
18 Forklift Train-the-Trainer
19–20 10-hour OSHA General Industry Safety and Health Training
19–22 OSHA 511 OS&H Standards for General Industry
21 First Aid/CPR/AED Employee Training, Hands-on
27 Respirator Fit Testing, Hands-on
28 Aerial Lift Train-the-Trainer PLUS
june 2015
1–2 10-hour OSHA General Industry Safety and Health Training
1–4 30-Hour OS&H Standards for General Industry
2 CPR/AED-Only Course
8 Confined Space Entry
9 Right-to-Know Train-the-Trainer PLUS
9–12 Safety Training Methods
10–11 First Aid/CPR/AED Instructor Development Training
15–18 OSHA 501 Trainer Course in OS&H Standards for General Industry (30 contact hours)
18 First Aid/CPR/AED Employee Training, Hands-on
23 Forklift Train-the-Trainer
23–24 Transporting Hazardous Materials and Dangerous Goods
24–25 Electrical Safe Work Practices Training
25 Lockout/Tagout Train-the-Trainer PLUS Workshop
Course sCheduLe | minnesotasafetycouncil.org/courses
Drugged Driving Summit, april 16The just-released National Roadside Survey from U. S. DOT shows drunk driving is at the lowest rate ever while drugged driving is up significantly. Join us on April 16, 8 a.m.– 4 p.m. at the Prom Center for a drugged driving summit:
minnesota’s drug Culture: What’s on the road ahead?
Join leading experts to enhance your knowledge of drug use (legal and illegal) and its potential impact on driving. Learn about challenges and countermeasures related to this evolving issue.
Details and registration information online
help Keep your employees safe on the road
minnesota nets provides resources, consultation and speakers to help employers promote traffic safety.
Questions? Contact Lisa Kons at 651-228-7330/800-444-9150; [email protected].
although we’ve seen a continuing decline in impaired driving deaths and rates in Minnesota, impaired driving continues to be a serious issue. It affects many more than just those involved in drunk driving crashes. The misuse or abuse of alcohol or other substances greatly increases the chance of injuries in the workplace and beyond. Make use of the following facts and resources (and the poster on the next page) to help your employees prepare for a safe St. Patrick’s Day celebration.
reality Check• Impaired driving remains a serious
threat accounting for about 100 deaths each year, on average, with nearly 30,000 DWIs written.
• In 2013, Minnesota recorded 95 impaired-related traffic deaths – 25 percent of all traffic deaths.
• More than a half-million Minnesota residents (596,170) have a DWI on record and 250,894 (that’s 1 in 16!) have two or more DWI arrests.
What does the Law say?• The legal limit for driving impaired in
Minnesota is .08 – but motorists can be arrested for a DWI at lower levels.
• The consequences will vary for each DWI offender. A typical penalty for first-time offenders is loss of license for a minimum of 30 days up to a year, and possible jail time.
• The cost of a DWI can be as high as $20,000 when factoring court costs, legal fees and increased insurance premiums.
• The “DWI Consequences” brochure explains the penalties and sanctions for various DWI offenses.
Plan ahead to stay alive – a sober driver Will be your Luckiest Charm• Before celebrating St. Patrick’s Day
this year, decide whether you’ll drink or you’ll drive. You can’t do both.
• If you’re planning on drinking, now is the time to arrange your ride home. When you head out, leave your keys at home or give them to your sober driver.
• Look up a local taxi company, and save their number in your phone. It’s always a good idea to have a backup plan.
• Report impaired driving — if you see erratic driving (swerving, driving too slow, etc.), find a safe place to call 911. Be prepared.
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Join millions of users on the most robust system out there! To schedule a demo or for more information, contact Steve Rauh at 651-228-7326/800-444-9150 or [email protected].
New online ResourcesFrom construction to healthcare to retail, there are a number of new online resources designed for specific industries, as well as for broader workplace safety and health issues:
ergonomic Solutions for Retailers (NIOSH): how to reduce sprains and strains when workers are moving products from delivery to the sales floor.
online Violence Prevention Training for healthcare (NIOSH).
Commercial Roof Safety Guide (National Roofing Contractors Association and roofing manufacturer GAF).
Nanotechnology (National Safety Council): Safety+Health magazine summarizes the current state of safety knowledge and recommendations; includes links to additional resources.
engineering Controls (NIOSH), includes links to topics, tools and resources.
TRaINING FoR eMeRGeNCIeS: Are You Prepared? Training your employees for an emergency isn’t a luxury, it’s a requirement — and our proven, flexible First Aid/CPR/AED training gives you options to meet your internal needs, budget and schedule. We can provide employee training at your location, or through our monthly “hands-on” course in Saint Paul.
Want to develop in-house trainers? You or designated employees can become authorized instructors and train on your own schedule – it’s effective and affordable. Next instructor training: March 25–26.
Learning to respond effectively reduces lost time, increases productivity and improves morale. Our training instills the confidence to respond to emergencies at work, at home and in the community. Learn more about our First aid/CPR/aeD training options.
If you have questions or would like to schedule training, contact al Terwedo at [email protected] or 651-228-7315/800-444-9150.
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Hermantown Students Spur Carbon Monoxide awarenessa trio of fifth-graders in Hermantown are providing education about carbon monoxide poisoning as well as inspiration in the face of tragedy. The three girls organized a carbon monoxide (CO) alarm drive in response to the recent death of a classmate and her father from CO poisoning.
“I want to help prevent it from happening again. Even if I just save one life, it’s for the better,” said one of the girls, Bryanna Kliegle. Her partners in the effort, Ani Jovanovich and Alexa Aagenes, took part in an event at Hermantown Middle School on Monday, February 9, with Safe Kids Northeast Minnesota, Safe Kids Minnesota, and representatives from Kidde and Senator Amy Klobuchar’s office. One-hundred carbon monoxide detectors, donated by Kidde, were presented to the three students. To date, the girls have collected 300 detectors to be distributed to families in need.
Through their “Hopes of Faith” campaign, the girls have helped increase awareness throughout their community and school, inspiring other students and families to make sure they have working CO detectors in their homes.
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Poison Prevention Week, March 15–21March 15–21 is National Poison Prevention Week, an opportunity to raise awareness about unintentional poisoning. The most common poisons include prescription and over-the-counter medications, cleaning products and personal care products. The majority of non-fatal poisonings occur among children. For adults, prescription drug overdose is the leading cause of unintentional injury death and employee use of prescription painkillers has become a significant concern. Take advantage of free National Safety Council resources, including the Prescription Drug Employer Kit, to help you better understand the issue and how to effectively communicate it with your organization. Find additional resources on the poison prevention page of our website.
Think Spring – and Window SafetyIt’s never too early to start thinking about spring, warmer temperatures, and the importance of practicing window safety – especially in homes with young children. Participate in Window Safety Week, April 5–11. Nationwide Children’s Hospital offers window fall prevention safety tips and a helpful video on their website.
Comprehensive spring safety information for the home, outdoors and on the road can be found on our family safety resource page.