MARCH SAFETY AND HEALTH NEWS AND UPDATES


March Featured Program 

Wednesday, March 20, 2019 - 11:30 AM - Tangier's

 
Safe Handling and Storage of Compressed Gas Cylinders

David Maloney, President ~ CGS Safety Training

Compressed gas cylinders can be extremely dangerous if they are not handled with caution. Anyone who comes into contact or handles industrial gases should attend this presentation which covers the following topics:
  • Review of OSHA CFR 1910.101 - the safe handling, storage and use of compressed gas cylinders
  • Complete coverage of all new accidents and articles affecting the gas industry
  • Regulations for working with Cryogenic Liquids (oxygen, Argon, Nitrogen)
  • Recent OSHA interpretations and changes to the standard
  • Safe handling of 12 and 18 pack cylinder carts
  • Controversial OSHA Citations
  • New Propane rules for home
  • Separation of Oxidizers from flammables (20 Foot rule)
David Maloney is President and owner of CGS Safety Training in Farmington Hills, MI. He is a graduate of Quincy University. David's affiliations include the Michigan Water and Environmental Association (MWEA), MWEA's Health & Safety Committee and Missouri's Health & Safety Board. He received the 2015 Health and Safety Professional of the Year Award from the MWEA.


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Cari Gray
Industrial Safety Consultant  (BWC)
Cari's Safety Corner

Q: Can you explain why and when I need shaded lenses

A: Shaded lenses are not just provided for welding helmets.  There are shaded safety glasses and safety goggles for other types of hot work applications as well.  Choosing the appropriate shade of lens or lenses is as important as choosing the right type of safety eyewear.
  • Failure to use the appropriate lens or lenses can result in inflammation of the cornea (welders flash) or damage to the eyes lenses and/or retinas.
  • ANSI has established a numbering system to help us identify the different shades of lenses and select the shade that is most appropriate for each specific task.
  • For torch soldering, use safety glasses or goggles with #2 shaded lenses.
  • For torch brazing, use safety glasses or goggles with #3 or #4 shaded lenses.
  • For cutting with oxy-acetylene, use safety glasses or goggles with #5 shaded lenses.
  • For electric arc welding, the shade of lens you need to attach to your welding helmet depends on the size of the electrode and the amount of electrical current being generated.  Check with your supervisor to find out whether you need a #10, #12 or #14 shaded lens for each specific electric arc welding application.
  • For gas metal arc welding, the shade of the lens you will need to attach to your welding helmet depends only on the amount of arc current being generated.  Check with your supervisor to find out whether you need a #11, #12 or #14 shaded lens for each specific gas metal arc welding application.
  • See the chart in the regulation for more specifics:  
https://www.osha.gov/laws - regs/regulations/standardnumber/1910/1910.252




Every year more than 100 workers are fatally injured and thousands suffer disabling injuries in ladder-related incidents. In March, the American Ladder Institute is sponsoring its annual  National Ladder Safety Month to promote ladder safety at work and home. OSHA will be participating in two symposiums on March 13 in Houston, Texas, (register to attend  in person or via  live webcast) and March 19 in Arlington, Texas, (register to attend  in person or via  live webcast).






Attend the 2019 Ohio Safety Congress & Expo (OSC19),  March 6 to 8, where YOU can connect with thousands of resources under one roof.


Looking to Hire an Intern?

The University of Akron Emergency Management Dept. has students looking for private sector internships in the safety/emergency management area.  Hiring an intern  at your company is a great way to boost your recruiting process and give a college student some hands-on experience in your industry. For more information, contact:
 
Dr. Stacy Willett
Professor & Program Director
Emergency Management and Homeland Security
Department of Disaster Science and Emergency Services
The University of Akron
330-972-8317
 
SCSC Workshop/Seminar Schedule

March 19, 2019 (8 AM to 5 PM)

Cost $20 (includes lunch)


March 26, 2019

No cost for SCSC Members (includes breakfast)

April 16, 2019 (9 AM to 3:00 PM)

SCSC Member cost $20  (includes lunch) 
Non-member cost $70.00 (includes lunch)

EPA Seminar Commercial Recycling

No cost (includes breakfast)


Above classes qualify for a regular meeting credit and CEO attendance credit for the Safety Council Rebate Program.

External Training Opportunities

April 3, 2019


Above events qualify for an external training credit for the Safety Council Rebate Program. Certificate must be presented to Summit County Safety Council.

 
  
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Upcoming BWC Class Schedule (North Canton)


339 E. Maple St., Suite 200
North Canton, OH 44720

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**Free** BWC Classes at the North Canton office:

Respirator Fit Testing - March 5-6
Restaurant and Food Service Safety Workshop - March 11 - 8:30 AM to 12 Noon
Tree Work Essentials: Chainsaws, Chippers and other Safety Concerns - March 13
Controlling Workers' Compensation Costs - March 18
Powered Industrial Trucks: Developing a Training Program Half-day Workshop - March 21- 8:30 AM to 12 Noon
Violence in the Workplace - March 21 - 1 PM to 4:30 PM
Hazard Communication Half-day Workshop - March 25
Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response Refresher - April 2
OSHA10: Industry Safety Basics - April 8-9
Flammable Liquid and Gas Safety Basics - April 15

 

Above classes qualify for an external training credit for the Safety Council Rebate Program. Certificate must be presented to Summit County Safety Council.


FY 19 Safety Council Rebate Program Requirements

The FY 19 Safety Council Program year began 7/1/18. 
 
For those members who are eligible to participate in BWC's Safety Council Rebate Program this year, the following requirements must be met between 7/1/18 and 6/30/19:
  • Enrollment with safety council by 7/31/18.
  • Attendance at 10 Safety council meetings/events. At least 8 thru the local safety council. You can get credit for up to two meetings at BWC's safety training courses or other offsite industry-specific training courses/seminars. Certificates must be submitted to safety council no later than 6/30/19. Online courses do not qualify.
  • CEO attendance at one safety council sponsored meeting.
  • Submit semi-annual reports for the 2018 calendar year.

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.

 
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Sally Cox | Summit County Safety Council | 330-806-1676 | summitcountysafetycouncil@gmail.com| www.thesummitcountysafetycouncil.org
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