CONN-OSHA
Breakfast Roundtable Discussion Group Meeting
Tuesday, May 20, 2014
The safety and health of any company can sometimes be an overlooked priority. The Labor Department’s CONN-OSHA division has taken steps to help your business keep up to date on the latest information and resources. On the third Tuesday of every month, CONN-OSHA offers Breakfast Roundtable Meetings that cover subjects ranging from evacuation plans and fire extinguishers to air quality and ergonomics. The intent of these free 90-minute workshops is to discuss safety and health issues in a supportive and informal environment. The roundtable meetings are held from 8:15 am to 9:45 on the third Tuesday of the month at the Connecticut Department of Labor:
CT Dept. of Labor
200 Folly Brook Boulevard
Wethersfield, CT 06109
Phone (860) 263-6900
Directions
Ø Route I-91 (North or South) to Exit 28 (Route 5/15 South)
Ø Take first exit, Exit 85 (Route 99 South, Silas Deane Highway)
Ø At first traffic light, take Right onto Jordan Lane
Ø At Stop sign, go straight
Ø At traffic light, turn left onto Folly Brook Boulevard, Labor Department is on your left
Ø Enter front door, sign in with Security Guard, proceed to second floor conference room A
Pre-registration is required. Those interested in attending shouldreply to this e-mail or send an email to .
The focus subject for the May 20, 2014 meeting is:
“Stop Falls Stand-Down”
The U.S. Labor Department’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has announced a national safety stand-down from June 2 to 6 to raise awareness among employers and workers about the hazards of falls, which account for the highest number of deaths in the construction industry. During the stand-down, employers and workers are asked to pause their workday to talk about fall prevention in construction, and discuss topics like ladder safety, scaffolding safety and roofing work safety.
Paul Mangiafico, Compliance Assistance Specialist, U.S. Dept. of Labor – OSHA, Hartford Area Office, will discuss the purpose of the Stand-Down, describe how to conduct a Stand-Down, and provide information about OSHA resources to help employers and workers prevent falls.
To learn how to partner with OSHA in this stand-down, visit http://www.osha.gov/StopFallsStandDown/. The page provides details on how to conduct a stand-down; receive a certificate of participation; and access free education and training resources, fact sheets and other outreach materials in English and Spanish. To learn more about preventing falls in construction visit http://www.osha.gov/stopfalls/.
CONN-OSHA
Breakfast Roundtable Discussion Group
DRAFT Agenda
May 20, 2014
· Welcome and Introduction
o John Able, CSP
Occupational Safety Training Specialist
CONN-OSHA
· “Stop Falls Stand-Down”
o Paul Mangiafico
Compliance Assistance Specialist
U.S. Dept. of Labor – OSHA
Hartford Area Office
860-240-3152
· Low/No-Cost Training/Certification/Educational Opportunities
o Federal OSHA and the Mass. Dept. of Labor Standards are hosting free seminars that will explain, demonstrate and discuss what is required by OSHA’s fall protection standard in the construction industry – focusing on residential applications including roofing and siding. This will event will be held numerous times in the Springfield and Western Mass areas. Click here for all the information.
o The CT Associated Builders and Contractors (CT ABC) is offering 4 safety training classes on Thursday, May 15th at the Durham Fairgrounds. “Truck Safety and Inspection Best Practices,” Fall Protection Awareness,” “Scaffold Hazard Awareness,” and “Aerial Scissor Lift Certification.” Click here for Registration information.
This is in combination with “Construction Pro Rodeo” and “Construction Career Days,” a career day for high school students each morning, skill competitions for pro’s, amateurs and a few celebrities, as well as a Thursday night graduation ceremony and BBQ with exhibits!
Also, Got Wheels? Antique Construction equipment, Monster Trucks, tricked out or antique cars, motorcycles, tanks, planes or trains, if it moves and has an engine why not show it off at the Construction Pro Rodeo? Thursday, May 15 from 4:30 – 9pm. Admission includes all you can eat BBQ and open bar, live music, and more! Click here for Registration information.
o CONN-OSHA has scheduled a no-cost Trenching & Excavation safety training class for Wednesday, May 21, 2014 from 10 am – 12 noon. Pre-registration is required, send an e-mail to .
o The CT Safety Society (CSS) 19th Annual Member/Guest Golf Outing is Tuesday, June 3, 2014 at Blue Fox Run, Avon, CT. 9 am Shotgun start, scramble format, all playing abilities welcome. CSS and ASSE members $90, all others $100. Click here for information.
o The Independent Electrical Contractors of New England (IEC) is presenting an “Arc Flash Awareness Program” from 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm in New London on Wednesday, June 4, and Wednesday, June 18 in Stratford. Instructors are Jim Nasuta, OSHA Outreach Trainer and Paul Mangiafico, U.S. Dept. of Labor – OSHA Hartford Area Office Compliance Assistance Specialist. Click here for the information.
o A “Ladder, Scaffold & Fall Protection Awareness Safety” class will be held at American Ladders & Scaffolds on Thursday, June 5, 2014 from 8 am – 11 am to coincide and support the OSHA National Stand Down Week. Click here for the information.
o A “Competent Person Training” training class for scaffold users will be held at American Ladders & Scaffolds on Thursday, June 12, 2014 from 9 am – 4 pm. Click here for the information.
o The International Maintenance Institute (IMI) Fairfield and Southwestern CT Chapters will have their Patrick J Fortier Expo and Outing for the 20th time at Holiday Hill, Candee Road, Prospect – Cheshire, Wednesday, June 18. Click here for information.
o CONN-OSHA has scheduled a no-cost Safe Driving safety training class for Wednesday, June 18, 2014 from 10 am – 12 noon. Pre-registration is required, send an e-mail to .
o OSHA Summer Summit, Thursday, June 26, 2014 at UMASS Amherst. Sponsored by UMASS Amherst, OSHA, The OSHA Training Institute Education Center/Keene State College, the CT Valley Chapter ASSE, and the Western Mass. Section ASSE. Check out the Registration Form, Vendor/Sponsor Information, “Meet the Presenters!” and Schedule at a Glance.
Vendors, sponsors, and volunteers are needed. Please contact Maryanne Steele, CSP, Construction Safety Officer, UMASS, 413-545-2367 or to become part of this exciting event!
· Ongoing Educational Opportunities
o The subject of the June 17, 2014 Breakfast Roundtable Discussion Group Meeting will be “Falls – Generally (Industry) Speaking.” Mike Ziskin, President, Field Safety Corp. will be the presenter. Come and learn about the hazards of slips, trips and falls across all industry types.
o The OSHA Training Institute Education Center at Keene State College has a number of 10- and 30- Hour Authorized Outreach Train-the-Trainer courses scheduled in New England through June 2014. Go to OSHA Ed Center CT Classes for more information.
o The OSHA Training Institute Education Center at Keene State College now has classes in Hamden CT! Go to OSHA Ed Center 3095 Hamden CT for information on the August 12-14, 2014 #3095 Electrical Standards Class, and go to OSHA Ed Center 503 502 Hamden CT for information on May 2014 #502 Update for Construction Trainers, and #503 Update Class for General Industry Trainers classes.
o The University of Connecticut (UCONN) offers a bachelor’s degree program with a concentration in Occupational and Environmental Health and Safety (OEHS), and it also offers a 5 course (15 credits) Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) post-baccalaureate certificate program. The OSH certificate program can be completed entirely online. For more information on these programs, visit the following websites or email or call Mr. Paul Bureau, UCONN OSH Academic Programs Director, at , or at 860-486-0040.
Bachelor in Allied Health Sciences with an OEHS Concentration:
http://www.alliedhealth.uconn.edu/majors/oshConcentration.php
Occupational Safety and Health Certificate: http://osh.uconn.edu/
· New Business/News
o OSHA clarified who is responsible for recording temporary employees’ work-related injuries and illnesses on the OSHA-300 log in a recent bulletin. The key to determining which employer should record the injury lies in the supervision and in most cases, OSHA says, this host employer is the responsible party. Click here for a copy of the first in a series of guidance documents issued under the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA’s) Temporary Worker Initiative (TWI).
o Ladder Safety APP by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) is dedicated to ensure the safety of extension-ladder users by developing and disseminating an easy-to-use interactive ladder safety application for smart phones. The NIOSH Ladder Safety application features a multimodal indicator, which uses visual and sound signals to assist the user in positioning an extension ladder at an optimal angle. Furthermore, the application provides graphic-oriented interactive reference materials, safety guidelines and checklists for extension ladder selection, inspection, accessorizing, and use. The application is intended to help a wide range of ladder users, employers, and safety professionals, with their ladder-related safety needs. The ladder safety app is also 508 compliant. Click here to download.
o March 19, 2014: The U.S. Labor Department's Occupational Safety and Health Administration today announced a national safety stand-down from June 2 to 6 to raise awareness among employers and workers about the hazards of falls, which account for the highest number of deaths in the construction industry.
"Falls account for more than a third of all deaths in this industry," said Dr. David Michaels, assistant secretary of labor for occupational safety and health. "We're working with employers, workers, industry groups, state OSH plans, and civic and faith-based organizations to host safety stand-downs that focus on recognizing hazards and preventing falls. We are getting the message out to America's employers that safety pays and falls cost."
During the stand-down, employers and workers are asked to pause their workday to talk about fall prevention in construction, and discuss topics like ladder safety, scaffolding safety and roofing work safety. OSHA has also launched an official national safety stand-down website with information on how to conduct a successful stand-down. Afterwards, employers will be able to provide feedback and receive a personalized certificate of participation.
The stand-down is part of OSHA's ongoing Fall Prevention Campaign, which was started in 2012 and was developed in partnership with the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health and NIOSH's National Occupational Research Agenda program. The campaign provides employers with lifesaving information and educational materials on how to plan ahead to prevent falls, provide the right equipment for their workers and train all employees in the proper use of that equipment.
"We are pleased to join again with OSHA and our NORA partners to focus on fall prevention at construction sites," said Dr. John Howard, NIOSH director. "Preventing falls in the construction industry benefits everyone, from the worker, to the employer, to the community at large. This safety stand-down serves as an important opportunity for everyone to take the time to learn how to recognize and prevent fall hazards."
To learn how to partner with OSHA in this stand-down, visit http://www.osha.gov/StopFallsStandDown/. The page provides details on how to conduct a stand-down; receive a certificate of participation; and access free education and training resources, fact sheets and other outreach materials in English and Spanish. To learn more about preventing falls in construction visit http://www.osha.gov/stopfalls/.
o The New England Area Chapters of American Society Safety Engineers (ASSE) Professional Development Conference (PDC) December 2 & 3, 2014, Crowne Plaza Hotel, Warwick, RI Call for Speakers & Presenters!
The New England Area ASSE Chapters invite those interested in presenting at the 2014 Area Professional Development Conference to submit an application for review by the Planning Committee. The objective is to give attendees the opportunity to:
§ Build upon their professional skills and knowledge
§ Prepare for new challenges in the Safety, Health and Environmental fields
§ Provide practical solutions to the challenges in these fields
The Planning Committee is looking for advanced, technically oriented and practical presentations that fulfill the needs of Safety, Health and Environmental Professionals. Click here for the information.
o OSHA urges employers to prevent texting while driving. Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death on the job, accounting for more than 2 out of every 5 fatal work injuries in 2012, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). The Department of Transportation has now launched a national campaign to stop texting while driving and other distracted driving hazards. To learn more, visit www.distraction.gov/.
OSHA reminds employers that they have a responsibility to protect their workers by prohibiting texting while driving. It is a violation of the OSH Act if employers require workers to text while driving, create incentives that encourage or condone it, or structure work so that texting is a practical necessity for workers to carry out their job. For more information, including a Distracted Driving brochure, visit OSHA’s Distracted Driving Web page.
o CONN-OSHA now has a Residential Construction Employer Resources Web area with Fact Sheets, Quick Cards, Publications and Checklists, all geared to Residential Construction, among other things. To check it out, go to:
http://www.ctdol.state.ct.us/osha/ResidentialConstruction/default.htm
· Announcements from the floor
· Adjourn