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June's safety council meeting is canceled


Members eligible to participate in the Safety Council Rebate Program who have attended at least 4 meetings between July 1, 2019 and February 29, 2020 will meet the requirements of the FY 20 Safety Council Rebate Program. The CEO attendance and Semi-annual reporting requirements have been waived for the FY 20 Program.






Cari's Safety Corner
Q: What training is required when an operator is to operate different types of powered industrial trucks?
 
A: OSHA’s Powered Industrial Trucks Standard 1910.178(l)(i) states that "The employer shall ensure that each powered industrial truck operator is competent to operate a powered industrial truck safely, as demonstrated by the successful completion of the training and evaluation specified in this paragraph (l)." 1910.178(l)(3) requires that operators receive training in the topics which are applicable to the safe operation of the truck in the employer’s workplace.
 
Therefore, an operator must be trained and evaluated in the safe operation for the type of truck that the operator will be assigned to operate in the employer’s workplace. For example, if an operator is assigned to operate a sit-down counterbalanced rider truck, then the operator must be trained and evaluated in the safe operation for that type of truck. If an operator is assigned to operate an operator-up counterbalanced front/side loader truck, or a rough terrain forklift, then the operator must be trained and evaluated in the safe operation for those types of trucks.
 
A sit-down counterbalanced rider truck, an operator-up counterbalanced front/side loader truck, and a rough terrain forklift are different types of trucks. Operators who have successfully completed training and evaluation as specified in 1910.178(l) (in a specific type of truck) would not need additional training when they are assigned to operate the same type of truck made by a different manufacturer. However, operators would need additional training if the applicable truck-related and workplace-related topics listed in 1910.178(l)(3) are different for that truck.




Cari Gray is an Industrial Safety Consultant Specialist with the Ohio Bureau of Workers Compensation (BWC)

Wellness
Grilling Safety Tips

As warmer weather hits, the smell of food on the grill fill the air. According to the National Fire Prevention Association, nearly 9,000 home fires each year involve grills, so it’s important to brush up on barbecue safety. Consider the following safety tips:

Grill outside only. Don’t grill in a garage, porch or other enclosed space, even if it’s ventilated.

Choose a safe location. Keep your grill on a flat surface at least 10 feet away from your house, garage or other structure.

Check for leaks. Make it a habit to check the gas tank hose before using it for the first time each year.

Never leave your grill unattended. Fires can double in size every minute.

Keep children and pets at least 3 feet away from where food is being prepared or carried.

Clean the grill regularly. Keep it clean by removing grease or fat buildup.

Safe Food Temperatures

Use a food thermometer to check whether meat has reached a safe internal temperature that is hot enough to kill harmful bacteria. Food poisoning could spoil a good time.

145 F Steaks & Chops
160 F Hamburgers
165 F Hot dogs & precooked sausages
165 F Poultry
145 F Fish



Submitted by Lisa Hoffert
HOC Transport
SCSC Wellness Committee


SCSC COVID-19 Giveaway

Fifty five SCSC Members received either a non-contact thermometer,15 reusable face coverings (made by SCSC Member, Liniform) or two gallons of sanitizer in SCSC's COVID-19 Giveaway. Winners were selected from all entries by way of random number generator. Items were delivered to the winners by SCSC Board Members.Thank you to all participants! Here are some happy winners...
Hot Topics
Ohio Department of Health’s COVID-19 website

The Ohio Department of health has developed a COVID-19 website that includes updates, prevention tips, resources for health-care workers, and much more all in one location. 
New BWC Services Catalog

BWC's Division of Safety & Hygiene Safety Services Catalog lists the safety services and programs available to employers. These services and programs are available at no additional cost since they're available to you as part of your workers' compensation premium. 
In addition to describing the safety services and programs available, the catalog contains detailed descriptions of all safety-related course offerings, and also lists and describes safety-related DVDs and streaming videos.

Upcoming Training Events

SCSC Sponsored Training Events

NFPA 70E Electrical Safety in the Workplace and Arc Flash Training

LOCATION
Tangier

DATE AND TIME
9/8/2020 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

COST
 SCSC Members $20 (includes lunch)
Non-member cost $50.00

Above event qualifies as a regular meeting credit for BWC's FY 21 Safety Council Rebate Program.

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 BWC Classes at the North Canton Office: Register at BWC Learning Center


BWC Class Information:
 
BWC’s Division of Safety and Hygiene (DSH) has canceled all classes through June 30, 2020.

Please consider online course options available at  www.bwclearningcenter.com .

If you have questions please contact the Education and Training Center at  dshcc@bwc.state.oh.us .


Safety Council Rebate Program Requirements FY 20
For those members who are eligible to participate in BWC's Safety Council Rebate Program this year, the following requirements must be met between 7/1/19 and 2/29/20:

  • Enrollment with safety council by 7/31/19.

  • Attendance at 4 safety council meetings/events between 7/1/19 and 2/29/20.

Check your company's participation   here


Sponsor a Safety Council Meeting
Did you know that your company can sponsor a safety council meeting? This is a great way to reach 200+ companies and highlight your services. The average attendance at these meetings is 200-240. 

A $150.00 sponsorship includes your corporate logo in our newsletter (as above) and in the overhead scrolling announcements played 1 hour prior to the meeting for the month you choose to sponsor, 5 minutes of business related commercial time at the podium, a table for display items, an opportunity to giveaway promotional items and two complimentary meals.

Interested in sponsoring a meeting? Have questions or need more information? Call Sally Cox at 330-806-1676 or email  summitcountysafetycouncil@gmail.com .