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issue 1, volume 1, summer ’16

The Heat Issue!

The definitive list

of what you need to know and do to avoid heat-related injuries pg 11

EHS TRENDS AND SOLUTIONS PG 23

SOLDIERS AT RISK COMBATTING THE HEAT

pg 49

OSHA’S NEW RULE

OSHA’s Injury and Illness Record Keeping Rule could impact you

Silica Dust A Breath Of (Not So) Fresh Air pg 51

PLUS

Product reviews, calendar of safety events, & much more!

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PROVIDES THE INFORMATION YOU NEED TO KEEP YOUR EMPLOYEES SAFE

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CONTENT

Arbill’s Safer Every Day issue 1, volume 1 summer 2016

PUBLISHER

A R B I L L’ S S A F E R E V E R Y D A Y M A G A Z I N E | S P R I N G 2 0 1 6

Julie Copeland

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ASSOCIATE PUBLISHER Robyn Zlotnick

EDITOR-IN-CHIEF David Gerhardt

DESIGNER

Julie Lazarus

ADVERTISING SALES Bill Gabriele

EDITORIAL ASSISTANTS Matthew Pezza Justin Bruno

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Thomas Converse Safer Every Day is published four times a year by Arbill Industries, Inc. At Arbill, we envision a future in which every worker makes it home safely, every day. Working together, we WILL reduce injuries in the workplace.

07 Safety First, Then What Five strategies to reduce your workers’ comp exposure.

45 Safety Records OSHA’s injury and illness record keeping rule.

11 It’s Getting Hot In Here What you need to know and do to prevent incidents.

49 Soldiers At Risk Why the military is more likely at risk for heat stress.

23 Safety Trends & Solutions Trends in the safety space.

PLUS useful mobile apps.

51 Silica Dust Prevent your co-workers from suffering from adverse effects.

31 5 Tips To Beating The Heat Learn common workplace heat hazards and prevent them.

55 Safety Calendar Every safety event, conference, get together worth attending.

37 Product Reviews New and innovative products to keep your workers safe.

65 Arbill Around & About Spreading the word about workplace safety.

43 OSHA By The Numbers Know a thing about OSHA? Put your knowledge to the test.

05 Letter from Arbill’s CEO

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Letter from Arbill’s CEO

WELCOME!

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ON BEHALF OF ARBILL, I want to with a calendar of upcoming safety-relatwelcome you to the inaugural ed events and our entertaining OSHA issue of Safer Every Day. stat piece, titled “OSHA By The NumConsistent with our mission bers,” you have a comprehensive safety publication. of making sure every employee makes it home safely after While we have a vision as to what this every shift, every issue of Safer Every Day magazine should look like and contain, will provide practical information to help we realize we are here to serve your JULIE COPEL AND you keep your employees safe. needs. With this in mind, we welcome Twitter: @arbill In addition to timely and useful your suggestions for future content, feature-length articles, each quarterly Letters To The Editor, and feedback on release will include product reviews, what you like as well as areas where we insight on workers’ compensation issues from lead- could improve. To share your thoughts, click here ing workers’ comp attorney Matthew Wynn, the to access our suggestions page.

National Association of Manufacturers’ Amanda I look forward to your input and working with you Wood will provide updates on legislation and other to make Safer Every Day an essential component topics important to our readers in the manufactur- of your safety program. ing sector. Plus, Arbill’s Michael Amen will offer his expert perspective on EHS-related issues. You will Have a safe day! also find content specifically for those in the military Regards, Julie Copeland and government who are concerned about safety.

When you combine our robust editorial content CEO, Arbill

3 THINGS YOU’LL LEARN IN THIS ISSUE

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Workers’ Comp Insight An employee experiences an injury or illness and all fingers point to your company as the responsible party. Read up on strategies that may reduce worker’s comp claims and what to do if a claim is submitted.

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Feeling The Heat?

Whether your employees are working outdoors, in a confined space, or in an area of excessive heat, learn what you can do to keep your team members safe from heat stress.

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EHS Tips Read about some solutions you can implement as a safety leader to keep your workplace safe. As an added bonus, we have included some very useful mobile apps.

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WORKERS COMPENSATION

Safety First — Then What?

Despite your best efforts to prevent it, an employee is injured at work. Now it’s time to limit the damage. // BY MAT THEW S. W YNN, ESQ.

many injuries and significantly reduce your workers’ compensation exposure. But work-related injuries are not completely avoidable. OSHA reports that each year, over 4.1 million American workers suffer a serious job-related injury or illness. Once the injury occurs, your focus needs to shift from injury avoidance to limiting the impact of the claim on your business operations and your bottom line.

Of course, workers’ compensation laws are different in each state. Here are five general strategies that are available in almost every jurisdiction to reduce your exposure, after the injury occurs:

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GUTTER CREDITS

HAVING A SOLID SAFETY PROGRAM IN EFFECT CAN PREVENT

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E PROACTIVE. Once an injury occurs, report it promptly to your workers’ compensation carrier or third party administrator (TPA). and work with claims personnel to complete a timely investigation of the injury. Many states require that the decision to either accept or deny a claim be made within several days of the injury report. Interviews with the injured employee, witnesses and supervisors should be quickly conducted and your opinion of the compensability of the claim should be discussed with your claims adjuster. If you think the claim should be contested, provide your claims professional with the ammunition he or she needs to defend the employee’s allegations.

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NOW YOUR DOCTORS. Most states require injured workers to be treated with medical providers who have been approved by their employer,

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at least at the beginning of the claim. Yet many employers don’t take the time to create a list of approved providers, don’t properly post the list or fail to meet the jurisdictional requirements to notify employees of the approved providers. Often, this can relieve the employee of the requirement to be treated with the “panel doctors.” Once you have established your list of providers, get to know them. Invite them to your facility to observe the regular and light duty jobs being performed, so that they can make informed return-to-work decisions. Or would you rather have the doctor rely solely upon the employee’s description of his job?

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RING THEM BACK TO WORK. Employers who make the most effort to accommodate injured workers will consequently have

WORKERS COMPENSATION

the lowest number of lost-time claims. If the employee refuses an offer of light duty employment, wait a few weeks and make the offer again. If you can, try to accommodate the restrictions of the employee’s treating doctors—not just the restrictions of the panel or IME doctor. Judges and referees look favorably upon employers who continue to make good faith efforts to return an injured employee to work, even after the employee has turned down one or more previous offers.

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ONITOR THE CLAIM. Your job doesn’t end once you turn the claim over to your insurance company or TPA. If you receive a petition or hearing notice in the mail, e-mail it to your claims adjuster. I once represented an employer in a case where the employee ultimately received over $150,000 in compensation benefits for an injury that did not occur, solely because the employer failed to send the claim petition to the TPA, resulting in a late answer to the

petition. The employer unfortunately assumed that the TPA was “taking care of everything.”

But the TPA had not received the petition, and “service on the employer” was all that the employee needed to prove to secure a default judgment in this jurisdiction. I eventually won the case on appeal and my client was awarded a reimbursement of the benefits paid (but the reimbursement was from the State, not the employee).

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ON’T LET IT GET PERSONAL. Many times, employers want to contest seemingly compensable claims because the injured worker is a “problem employee.” While it may feel good in the short term to deny benefits, litigating and losing a case eighteen months down the line can turn a $5000 claim into a $100,000 claim. Often, the employee is terminated during the course of a lengthy litigation and a return to work at light or full duty is no longer an option, even though the employee is fully capable of returning to work.

As they say, “accidents will happen.” Most claims, however, can be successfully limited through the dedicated work of your in-house workers’ compensation team and your claims professional.

MATT WYNN has been representing employers, insurers and third party administrators throughout Pennsylvania for nearly 25 years. He has served as co-chair of the Workers’ Compensation Section of the Philadelphia Bar Association and has published several articles in The Philadelphia Legal Intelligencer on workers’ compensation topics from the employer’s perspective. He has addressed various employer and insurer groups on workers’ compensation issues and has been a featured speaker at Bar Association seminars. Additionally, Matt has appeared several times as a workers’ compensation panelist on the television show Christopher Naughton’s Law Journal. Matt practices out of the The Law Offices of Matthew S. Wynn LLC, in suburban Philadelphia, and represents clients throughout the state of Pennsylvania.

If you have a suggestion for a workers’ compensation issue that you would like me to address in a future column, or if you have a question you would like to discuss, call me at (484)581-7527 or email at mwynn@wynnlegalteam.com.

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It’s Gettıng Hot In Here GUTTER CREDITS

all the talk about global warming and its impact on weather patterns is also having a negative impact on our planet. It’s important to note that the past 11 months have been the hottest months in 135 years of documentation. This streak has itself set a record and puts in clear terms just how much the planet has warmed due to the buildup of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere. The heat has, and will continue to, impact the way we live, work, and dress.

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eveloped by the U.S. National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), the heat index system, which combines both air temperature and relative humidity into a single value that indicates the apparent temperature in degrees Fahrenheit, or how hot the weather will feel. The higher the heat index, the hotter the weather will feel, and the greater the risk that outdoor workers will experience heat related illness. NOAA issues heat advisories as the heat index rises.

Depending on how high the heat index is, specific protective actions should be taken to minimize risk at each level. To follow are guidelines, according to the U.S. Department of Labor, on what should be done at each risk level to keep your employees safe.

ACTIONS FOR LOWER RISK CONDITIONS Heat Index is Less Than 91 degrees F

Most people can work safely when the heat index is <91°F with only basic measures for worker safety and health, as required by the OSH Act. As minimum measures, employers have a duty to:

✚ Provide adequate amounts of drinking water in convenient, visible locations close to the work area. ✚ Ensure that adequate medical services are available.

Where medical services (e.g., emergency medical services, clinic, hospital) are not available within 3-4 minutes, have appropriately trained personnel and adequate medical supplies on site. The trained personnel should have a valid certificate in first aid training from the American Red Cross or equiva13 Arbill’s | Safer Every Day

lent training. (A first aid certificate is required at maritime and construction work sites).

Additional precautions are advisable based on site conditions, work load, and protective clothing use: ✚ Take actions described for Moderate Risk Conditions (91°F - 103°F) if heat index is close to 91°F OR work is being conducted in direct sunshine or without a light breeze. ✚ Follow additional precautions for workers wearing heavy or non-breathable clothing or

impermeable chemical protective clothing because they are at greater risk even when the risk to other workers is lower.

Workers in heavy, non-breathable or “impermeable” protective clothing can experience heat-related illness at temperatures as low as 70°F. Monitor them closely for signs of heatrelated illness. ✚ Acclimatize new and returning workers performing strenuous work. These individuals may be at high risk for heatrelated illness, even when the heat index is low. ✚ Check the weather forecast regularly in warm seasons to learn if more extreme hot weather conditions are

predicted. Make sure your hot weather plans are in place and that workers are trained before hot outdoor work begins. Train workers on how to recognize symptoms of heat-related illness, individual risk factors for heat-related illness, how to prevent it, and what to do if someone has symptoms so they are prepared when hotter, higher-risk work conditions arise. ✚ Encourage workers to wear sunscreen and use other protections from direct sunlight.

Provide shade, hats, and sunscreen, when possible.

Sunburn reduces the skin’s ability to release excess heat, making the body more susceptible to heat-related illness.

HEAT INDEX IS LESS THAN 91°F RISK LEVEL LOWER PROTECTIVE MEASURES BASIC HEAT SAFETY AND PLANNING

ACTIONS FOR MODERATE RISK CONDITIONS Heat Index is 91 degrees F to 103 degrees F At the moderate risk level some precautions in addition to those already mentioned are needed to prevent heat-related illness.

Review heat-related illness signs and precautions with workers.

Remind workers to drink water. Provide workers opportunities to rest in cool, shaded areas. Be aware of conditions that could increase risk.

HEAT INDEX IS 91°F TO 103°F RISK LEVEL MODERATE PROTECTIVE MEASURES IMPLEMENT PRECAUTIONS AND HEIGHTEN AWARENESS

✚ Alert workers to the heat index anticipated for the day and identify each precaution in place at the work site to reduce the risk of heat-related illness. ✚ Provide adequate amounts of cool water and disposable cups in convenient, visible locations close to the work area.

✚ Remind workers to drink small amounts of water often (before they become thirsty).

A good rule of thumb is to drink about 4 cups of water every hour when the heat index suggests a moderate risk level. ✚ Ensure that adequate medical services are available.

Where medical services (e.g., emergency medical services, clinic, hospital) are not available within 3-4 minutes, you

Workers who show symptoms of heat-related illness need immediate attention. Treating milder symptoms (headache, weakness) early by providing rest in a shaded area and cool water to drink can prevent a more serious medical emergency. Call 911 immediately if a worker loses consciousness or appears confused or uncoordinated. These are signs of possible heat stroke. Heat stroke is fatal if not treated immediately.

symptoms of heat-related illness Who to call for medical help Who will provide first aid until the ambulance arrives ✚ Schedule frequent rest breaks in cool, shaded areas. must have appropriately trained personnel and adequate medical supplies on site.

The trained personnel should have a valid certificate in first aid training from the American Red Cross or equivalent training. (A first aid certificate is required at maritime and construction work sites).

Provide air conditioned or shaded areas close to the work area.

Set up temporary shade when working in open fields or areas without easy access to shade or air conditioning. ✚ Acclimatize new and re-

✚ Review heat-related illness signs and symptoms and sitespecific precautions during daily meetings or toolbox talks. Be sure everyone knows procedures for responding to possible heat-related illness.

turning workers. Gradually increase the workload or allow more frequent breaks to help new and returning workers build up a tolerance for hot conditions over time.

If the heat index increases suddenly, allow all workers more frequent breaks for a few days while they become accustomed to the warmer conditions.

What steps to follow if a worker exhibits signs and

✚ Implement actions for the High Risk Conditions (103°F

✚ Respond to heat-related illness and medical emergencies without delay.

- 115°F) if heat index approaches 103°F OR work is strenuous, in direct sunlight, or involves the use of heavy or non-breathable clothing or impermeable chemical protective clothing. ✚ Set up a buddy system, if

possible, to enable workers to look out for signs and symptoms of heat-related illness in each other. Often, a worker will not recognize his own signs and symptoms.

✚ Instruct supervisors to

watch workers for signs of heat-related illness. Check routinely to make sure workers are making use of water and shade and not experiencing heat-related symptoms.

✚ Encourage workers to

wear sunscreen and use other protections from direct sunlight. Provide shade, hats, and sunscreen, when possible. Sunburn reduces the skin’s ability to release excess heat, making the body more susceptible to heat-related illness.

Repeated overexposure to sunlight also leads to skin cancer.

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HEAT INDEX 103°F TO 115°F RISK LEVEL HIGH PROTECTIVE MEASURES ADDITIONAL PRECAUTIONS TO PROTECT WORKERS

ACTIONS FOR VERY HIGH TO EXTREME RISK CONDITIONS Heat Index Greater Than 115°F Very hot and humid conditions put an extra strain on workers and greatly increase the risk of developing heat-related illness. It can develop faster and be more serious and widespread among workers. Even previously acclimatized workers are at risk for heat-related illness without protective measures. The situation is even more serious when hot weather arrives suddenly (e.g., heat wave early in the season), because the body has not had enough time to adjust to the sudden, abnormally high temperature or other extreme conditions.

In addition to the precautions already identified, extra measures are needed to protect workers under this highest risk level. Reschedule non-essential work activities and move essential work tasks to a time during the work shift when the heat index is lower. If this is not possible, establish a water drinking schedule, enforce work/rest schedules, and be extra vigilant in monitoring workers for heat-related illness symptoms, including by using physiological monitoring and systems to enable effective communications. This requires a knowledgeable person on site who can assess heat-related safety concerns. ✚ Reschedule all non-essential outdoor work for days with reduced heat index. ✚ Move essential outdoor work to the coolest part of the work shift. As able, alter the work shift to allow for earlier start times, split shifts, or evening and night shifts. Prioritize and 17 Arbill’s | Safer Every Day

plan essential work tasks carefully – strenuous work tasks and those requiring the use of heavy or non-breathable clothing or impermeable chemical protective clothing should not be conducted when the heat index is at or above 115°F. ✚ Stop work if essential control methods are inadequate or unavailable when the risk of heat illness is very high.

For emergency work and essential work that cannot be rescheduled: ✚ Alert workers to the heat index for the day and identify all of the precautions in place at the work site to reduce the risk of heat-related illness.

Review heat-related illness signs and symptoms during daily meetings or toolbox talks.

Be sure everyone knows procedures for responding to possible heat-related illness.

What steps to follow if a worker exhibits signs and

symptoms of heat-related illness Who they need to call for medical help.

How to give clear directions to the work site Who will provide first aid until the ambulance arrives ✚ Provide plenty of cool drinking water and disposable cups in convenient, visible locations close to the work area. ✚ Establish a clear drinking schedule to ensure that workers are drinking enough water throughout the day.

Remind workers to drink small amounts of water often (before they become thirsty).

A good rule of thumb at this risk level is to drink about 4 cups of water every hour during the hottest periods.

Workers will need the greatest amount of water if they must work in direct sunshine, during peak exertion, and during the hottest part of the day.

Under most circumstances extended hourly fluid intake should not exceed 6 cups per hour or 12 quarts per day. To maintain worker hydration, it is particularly important to reduce work rates, reschedule work for a time when the heat index is lower, or enforce work/rest schedules when work must continue during pe-

riods of extreme risk for heatrelated illness. ✚ Ensure that adequate medical services are available. Where medical services (e.g., emergency medical services, clinic, hospital) are not available within 3-4 minutes, have appropriately trained personnel and adequate medical supplies on site. The trained personnel should have a valid certificate in first aid training from the American Red Cross or equivalent training. (A first aid certificate is required at maritime and construction work sites). Consider having medical services on site for an emergency and to conduct physiological monitoring. ✚ Respond to heat-related illness and medical emergencies without delay. ✚ Have a knowledgeable person on site who is wellinformed about heat-related illness, authorized to determine appropriate work/rest schedules, and can conduct physiological monitoring. ✚ Establish and enforce a work/rest schedule to control heat exposure and allow workers to recover. Take into account the level of physical exertion and type of protective equipment being used.

Advise workers of the work/rest schedule and

make sure supervisors enforce rest breaks.

Provide air conditioned or cool, shaded areas close to the work area for breaks and recovery periods.

Set up temporary shade when working in open fields or areas without easy access to shade or air conditioning.

Encourage workers to remove protective equipment that is not needed while they are on rest breaks (e.g., if the rest area is free of hazards, remove hard hat, gloves, high visibility vest, respirator, and protective suit). ✚ Adjust work activities to help reduce worker risk: Set up shade canopies over work areas in direct sunshine or move jobs that can be moved to naturally shaded areas.

Permit only those workers acclimatized to heat to perform the more strenuous tasks. Rotate physically demanding job tasks among acclimatized workers.

Decrease the physical demands and pace of jobs.

If heavy job tasks cannot be avoided, change work/rest cycles to increase the amount of rest time.

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Add extra personnel to physically demanding tasks and those requiring the use of heavy or non-breathable clothing or impermeable chemical protective clothing so that the shared work load is less intense. This will lower the workers' risk of heat-related illness.

Rotate workers to job tasks that are less strenuous or in cooler/air conditioned setting for part of the work shift. ✚ Acclimatize workers. Take steps that help all workers become acclimatized to the heat, particularly if the weather turns hot suddenly. Gradually increase workloads and allow more frequent breaks during the first week of work. Closely supervise new employees for the first 14 days, until they are fully acclimatized.

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✚ Physiologically monitor all workers by establishing a routine to periodically check heart rate, temperature, or other physiological signs that may indicate overexposure. Use monitoring results to adjust work/rest periods. This is especially critical for workers wearing heavy or non-breathable clothing or impermeable chemical protective clothing or using other personal protective equipment. ✚ Provide workers with personal cooling measures (e.g., water-dampened clothing, cooling vests with pockets that hold cold packs, reflective clothing, or cool mist stations).

This is especially critical for workers wearing heavy or non-breathable clothing or impermeable chemical protective clothing. ✚ Set up a buddy system to enable workers to look out for signs and symptoms of heatrelated illness in each other.

Often, a worker will not recognize his own signs and symptoms. ✚ Instruct supervisors to watch workers for signs of heat-related illness. Check routinely (several times per hour) to make sure workers are making use of water and shade and not experiencing heat-related symptoms. Extra vigilance is needed when the heat index reaches very high levels.

✚ Maintain effective communication with your crew at all times (by voice, observation, or electronic communications).

Confirm that communication methods are functioning effectively. ✚ Encourage workers to wear sunscreen and use other protections from direct sunlight.

Provide shade, hats, and sunscreen, when possible. Sunburn reduces the skin's ability to release excess heat, making the body more susceptible to heat-related illness. Repeated overexposure to sunlight also leads to skin cancer.

As the trend of hotter days continues and we enter the summer months, which will surely see record-setting temperatures throughout much of the United States, heat related injuries are very much on our minds for outdoor workers.

Thousands of workers will be at risk for exposure to heat.

When preventative measures are not taken, some workers have even died because of heat conditions. It’s important to note that all heat related illnesses and deaths can be prevented.

As published by the National Weather Service Office of Climate, Water and Weather Services at http://www.nws.noaa.gov/om/hazstats.shtml, the U.S. Natural Hazard Statistics provide statistical information on fatalities, injuries and damages caused by weather related haz-

ards. These statistics are compiled by the Office of Services and the National Climatic Data Center from information contained in Storm Data, a report comprising data from NWS forecast offices in the 50 states, Puerto Rico, Guam and the Virgin Islands. (see chart to the right) During hot weather, body temperatures can rise to dangerous levels. That’s why it is so important to drink lots of water and get out of the sun… or get into air conditioning, if possible.

Beyond sweating, which is a

natural way for the body to deal with heat, if the body reacts to heat by breaking out in a rash or cramping, it can lead to heat exhaustion or even heat stroke.

To prevent this very serious condition, Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) recommends that employers establish a complete heat illness prevention program. It is suggested that employers provide workers with water, rest and shade; gradually increase workloads with more frequent breaks that may be less tolerant of heat

conditions. OSHA also recommends the development of a plan for emergencies and train workers about the symptoms of heat-related illnesses and their prevention; and monitor workers for signs of illness.

Here are some guidelines posted by OSHA: ✚ Drink water every 15 minutes, even if you are not thirsty. ✚ Rest in the shade to cool down.

WEATHER FATALITIES Published by the National Weather Service Office of Climate, Water and Weather Services

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✚ Wear a hat and light-colored clothing. ✚ Learn the signs of heat illness and what to do in an emergency. ✚ Keep an eye on fellow workers. ✚ "Easy does it" on your first days of work in the heat. You need to get used to it.

Workers exposed to heat can succumb to heat illness.

Workers who are tasked with doing a heavy workload or wearing heavy protective clothing in the heat may be at the greatest risk for heat illnesses.

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posted by OSHA, Arbill believes in raising awareness with your employees about heat illnesses and how to prevent them.

Understand the symptoms of heat illnesses and what to do if a worker starts feeling the effects.

It is worth noting that OSHA has again joined forces with other federal and state agencies and non-governmental organizations to help prevent heat illness.

OSHA is continuing its partnership with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA)National Weather Service to include worker safety precautions in their Excessive Heat Watch, Warning, and Advisory Products.

With temperatures on the rise, please take the time (if you

haven’t already) to train employees on heat-related safety hazards and implementing preventative measures for your workers who are exposed to extreme heat conditions. We’re here to help you ensure the health and safety of your workers over the upcoming summer months.

For more information about making your workplace safer, contact the safety specialists at 800.523.5367 or visit www.arbill.com.

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Safety Trends & Solutions By this point in your EHS program analysis, you either patted yourself on the back or realized there is more work to do. // B Y M I C H A E L A M E N

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Perhaps you have heard about OSHA’s new­est reporting regulation whereby they will receive and post injury results of unsafe companies on the OSHA public website.

This move may lead you to believe that OSHA is returning to a traditional approach by: A. Focusing on the accident rates B. Making the assumption that a bad safety record is the result of poor management It has been my experience that once a company ends up on these public websites, regardless of the validity or in25 Arbill’s | Safer Every Day

It has been my experience that once a company ends up on these public websites, regardless of the validity or intentions, it is a complicated and time consuming process to get off the site.

tentions, it is a complicated and time consuming process to get off the site. The resulting damage to a business image can be the equivalent of identity theft. Commercial 3rd party websites like ISN,

PICS, and BROWZ review these public sites and communicate results of citations, environmental inspections, and now OSHA unsafe company classifications to internal clients. The economic results

can be acute: contracts are cancelled and work awarded to competitors; or chronic: potential clients or sterling employees are scared away from your company. The internet is simultaneously a friend and foe.

Loss Control or Worker Compensation advice is useful; but the goal of Loss Control is to control the severity of an incident that already occurred. The genie is out of the bottle; the OSHA 300 has an entry. If I have learned one thing in 30 years as a Corporate Safety Director, the secret to a good safety record is no accidents, duh, or focusing your energy on stopping the unsafe acts or conditions that contribute to the accident before they occur.

My goal in this and subsequent articles is to pass along common sense solutions to a complex challenge: designing an EHS program that works in your facilities. The emphasis will be on things you should do before an incident occurs or how to keep you off the unsafe company classification.

An effective EHS program is a lot more than safety vests and hard hats. The preventive measures are broken down into the following 13 elements.

Each element has a self-as-

sessment assignment to wet your whistle for the solutions in the next session.

EXECUTIVE INVOLVEMENT The success of any EHS program starts and ends at the top. Employees think in a stratified or hierarchal manner.

When a top executive adopts a “coach makes the rounds” mentality of visibility and involvement, the message comes across loud and clear.

Conversely, if the top manager does not show up at safety meetings, they are conspicuous by their absence. General Patton summed it up in one sentence, “It’s easier to pull a string than to push it.”

ASSIGNMENT: How involved and visible are the executives in your company when it comes to attending and participating in safety meetings? If they are not present, a reminder that leadership trickles down from the top may be warranted.

ACCOUNTABILITY / KPI I will validate one part of OSHA’s assumption about unsafe companies: when you find a company with a ‘bad accident record’, targets or goals were not established, reviewed, and communicated or the responsible manager was not held accountable.

ASSIGNMENT: Review your safety goals for 2015 and verify to whom and how they were communicated. If your bonus program has a safety element

PHONE APPS The jury is still out on who is smarter, the phone or the owner.

Smart phones are not going away and are becoming a useful tool in the safety business.

Each edition, I will recommend a field tested safety or industrial hygiene ‘app’.

DECIBEL 10TH This turns your phone into a handy noise meter. It is not A or C weighted, but it will provide you an instant heads up if you have a potential noise problem (>85 dbA). Reminder: noise induced hearing loss is an OSHA recordable.

Use the installation of this device as an opportunity to review your Hearing Conservation Program.

This app is also great in restaurants for selecting a seating area where you might be able to carry on a two way conversation (less than 80 decibels background noise).

SAFETY PROCEDURES An EHS program is a collection of procedures describing how the program works.

These procedures should be written before the program is rolled out. They are a cook book for how you want to do things in your company. If they are written generically and don’t address your company in terms the supervisors or workers understand, they become eye candy, something nobody refers to.

ASSIGNMENT: Review your Safety Procedures to determine when they were revised; how the revisions were communicated and who was involved in writing them.

JOB HAZARD ANALYSIS This concept has been around for years in the construction, petroleum, remediation, and manufacturing industries, but they are becoming like a back-up alarm or white noise. JHAs work, but they must be living documents, understood, used, and involve workers in designing recommended safety actions.

The supervisor should use them each day.

ASSIGNMENT: Review one of your JHAs through the eyes of the intended audience; look for revision dates and signs of employee involvement.

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BEHAVIOR BASED SAFETY If well designed and executed, employees coach one another; Corrective Actions are generated and trend analysis tells you which unsafe behaviors require training.

ASSIGNMENT: Review the trend analysis collected from observations and decide if your training emphasis is effective or needs to be tweaked.

EMPLOYEE INPUT It is common sense to solicit input from the group with the highest potential for injuries, but in many cases procedures that impact them are written without their review or comment. Their thoughts and ideas about proposed actions or procedures are essential in their buy-in or acceptance.

This input is obtained through Safety Committee, Tool Box Safety meetings, Suggestions, and Near Miss reports.

ASSIGNMENT: Review your company safety program Table of Contents and identify how employee’s suggestions are obtained and what happens to the suggestions.

NEAR MISS / SUGGESTIONS These provide excellent realtime input from the field. The goal is to identify unsafe conditions missed in scheduled audits or accident investigations and provide solutions in the form of Corrective Actions.

ASSIGNMENT: Review the documentation, quantity, and end result of these. Obtain a definition of what constitutes a Near Miss.

GUTTER CREDITS

tied to it, find out what the element is and how it was implemented.

CORRECTIVE ACTIONS Audits, Inspections, Root Cause Analysis, Behavior Based Safety Observations, Near Miss and Safety Suggestions should be producing Corrective Actions, things that are necessary to fix a problem. All too often these Corrective Actions become a wish list. They are not assigned to a person who can fix them, but put on hold awaiting more research for next year’s budget and tabled. The longer this delay occurs, the less likely it is the problem will be fixed and the more likely it is that somebody gets a new injury from an old problem.

ASSIGNMENT: Take a look at the Corrective Actions sub-

mitted over the last two years and jot down the progress of them.

AUDITS / INSPECTIONS Audits are a critical piece of any EHS program; evaluating how the employees are actually doing implementing company procedures or best practices.

There is no such thing as a boiler plate job. Identical tasks at different companies or different offices require custom tailoring of the forms to ensure you aren’t missing anything.

ASSIGNMENT: Review your audit forms; read them objectively and determine if they match your company terminology. Talk to supervisors and find out what is happening with the inspection results.

DATA ANALYSIS / DATA BASE The effectiveness of EHS programs is measured through Leading and Lagging Indicators. However; despite assertions on the importance of Leading Indicators (i.e. things that you are doing to prevent incidents), clients and OSHA focus on the Lagging Indicators (TRIR, DART, Severity, Citations, and EMRs). Designing or purchasing data bases that are accurate, useful and accessible to stakeholders is essential.

ASSIGNMENT: Review your da-

LONE WORKERS Many companies have a wide range of lone worker positions; i.e. single person tasks that may be shift, task or geographically related.

Under the General Duty Clause as employers, supervisors, or dispatchers, you have an obligation to ensure the safety of these personnel: I have written many procedures for this, but they all boil down to the logistical challenge: how do you track or receive notifications from them if they are in trouble. I found this app in an ASSE magazine. Titled appropriately MAN DOWN, it is an app that sends automatic emergency alerts to notify contacts (i.e. shift supervisor) in the event your employee is injured or needs help. It has alarms that activate and sends an alert if the employee remains motionless. It doesn’t have a monthly charge which means it doesn’t have a 24/7 call center; it needs somebody on the other end. For a onetime fee of $2.99, you turn your employee’s cell phone into a life saving device.

Of course I am sure you have figured out other advantages of this, i.e. a live alone parent or loved one. This application, developed by firefighters, is not on apple store. You will find it at www.mandownapp.com. Their site is easy to use; download time about 4 minutes on both iPhone and Android.

ta base to determine how well it meets the three criteria (accurate, useful, and accessible).

COMMUNICATION Employees have a thirst for knowledge about lessons learned. Information about potential unsafe conditions or actions is vital to prevent repeating. Newsletters, All Hands Meetings and Alerts are appreciated and prevent filling the void with anecdotal versions.

ASSIGNMENT: Review your company methods of communicating safety information to various levels.

LIVING DOCUMENT Procedures, safety plans, JHA, etc. require task or situation specific editing. Knowledge changes or lessons learned require revisions and communica-

Employees have a thirst for knowledge about lessons learned. Information about potential unsafe conditions or actions is vital to prevent repeating. tion about the revisions.

ASSIGNMENT: Talk to your operational managers to determine how field procedures and forms are reviewed and updated as needed and communicated.

SUPERVISOR TRAINING Knowledge about safety, regulations, and company specif-

MICHAEL AMEN, CIH, CSP, CHMM Michael is a Certified Industrial Hygienist, Certified Safety Professional and Certified Hazardous Materials Manager. His background includes: USAF Bioenvironmental Engineer and Safety and Human Resource Director for hazardous waste remediation, manufacturing, and construction companies.

His expertise in industrial hygiene, safety, public health, contractor evaluation, disaster planning, loss control, behavior based safety, training program development, and fleet safety make Michael ideally suited to address your EHS needs and concerns. His broad based experience as a Corporate Safety and Human Resource Director has shown him the benefits of achieving results through collaboration rather than intimidation and designing EHS programs incorporating key performance indicators to track and meet your corporate goals.

To contact Michael with any questions or to suggest topics you would like him to cover in future issues of Safer Every Day, send Michael an e-mail at mamen@arbill.com.

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ic procedures are not common sense or intuitive. Safety and Industrial Hygiene are professions and calling somebody a supervisor or manager does not automatically bestow this knowledge on them. Supervisory training classes are invaluable but I have found good classes are a two-way street; many times, the trainer learns as many new things as the attendees.

ASSIGNMENT: Review your supervisor training class agenda for content and tracking (How many Operational Supervisors have received it?

How soon after hire or promotion did they receive it?).

NEXT ISSUE We will discuss solutions to areas you identified in your self-evaluation. My assignment: Aggressively lobby OSHA to make a public website honoring safe companies; positive reinforcement.

Arbill is improving workplace safety throughout the United States with its patent pending SafetyCare solution. After a comprehensive safety assessment of your facilities – that examines more than 400 potential safety-related issues – Arbill designs two prescription options for workplace safety at your facilities. You chose the prescription plan that best suits your company to improve safety, reduce injuries, and assure OSHA compliance.

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SafetyCare Contact Arbill today to schedule an assessment of your safety needs. From complex EH&S issues to safety and sustainability programs and policy development, the Arbill EH&S Solutions team is your go-to resource for EH&S problem solving, OSHA compliance and injury reduction.

For more informa on contact EH&S Advisor Lisa Miller at lmiller@arbill.com or call 215-290-8802.

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5 TIPS TO

Beating The Heat

HOW TO STAY SAFE AT WORK DURING THE SUMMER // BY DSM DYNEEMA From construction workers to farm-hands to roofers to warehouse employees, the summer heat can have a devastating effect on workplace safety. As temperatures rise so can injuries—at least if you’re not prepared.

According to a recent press release from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), “Every year, dozens of workers die and thousands more become ill due to working in the heat. About one-third of heat-related worker deaths occur in the construction industry, but outdoor workers in every field—including agriculture, landscaping, transportation, and oil and gas operations—are susceptible to the dangers of heat.”

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LEARN 5 COMMON HEAT HAZARDS AND THE TIPS YOU NEED TO BEAT THEM.

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HYDRATION. HYDRATION. HYDRATION.

When it’s hot out, you sweat more. When you sweat more, you become more susceptible to dehydration. Dehydration happens when your body uses more water than it’s taking in. And it’s a common cause of workplace illness during the summer.

Symptoms of dehydration include weakness, dizziness, dry mouth, muscle cramps, light-headedness, and fainting. Occasionally dehydration can also result in a high fever. To prevent dehydration, drink water or hydrating sports drinks every 15 minutes, even if you’re not thirsty. Be sure to take regular cool-down breaks to help control your body temperature and reduce excess perspiration.

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DON’T FEEL THE BURN.

Sunburn isn’t just a problem for beachgoers. It’s a major hazard for those who work outdoors—especially in the summertime. Why’s that? The position of the sun in relation to the Earth can cause a more severe burn in summer than other seasons.

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Mild sunburn may only cause temporary discomfort, but more severe burns can result in swells and blisters that take weeks to heal.

Furthermore, ongoing sunburn can have severe long-term consequences, such as an increased risk of skin cancer, increased number of cold sores, wrinkling, and brown spots.

Workers who are exposed to the sun for half an hour or more should wear sweat-proof sunscreen with an SPF of 50 or higher. Sunscreen should be reapplied every 60 to 80 minutes. As much as possible, avoid prolonged exposure to the sun between 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. on bright summer days.

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MANAGE YOUR BODY HEAT.

Sunburn and dehydration are no laughing matter, especially if you’re the one rubbing aloe on your skin each night.

But heat exhaustion can lead to heat stroke, which is a life-threatening condition. It occurs when a person’s body has to work extra hard to maintain a stable core temperature in a hot environment—either outside or indoors.

Despite the misconception that heat only affects those who are weak or out of shape, this heat-related illness can happen to anyone. And the protective measures many workers are required to wear on the job everyday—like headgear, boots, and bulky work clothing—can actually make those laboring in hot conditions even more susceptible to heat exhaustion.

Heat stroke symptoms include confusion, irrational behavior, loss of consciousness, convulsions, and high blood pressure. Heat exhaustion symptoms include headache, nausea, vertigo, weakness, thirst, muscle cramps, and fainting. It’s critical that workers know the signs of both heat exhaustion and heat stroke and are properly trained on what to do when someone is suffering from either condition.

To avoid heat exhaustion, mandate regularly scheduled breaks in cool or shaded areas.

Provide plenty of water and cool, damp cloths to place on hot skin.

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GET YOUR SHADES ON.

Bright sunlight can not only result in sunburnt skin, but also visual impairment. Your eyes can actually become sunburned if left exposed without protection, resulting in vision problems, burning pain, decreased eyesight, or partial or complete vision loss.

You can’t put sunscreen on your eyes, but you can still protect them. Wear sunglasses with total UV protection anytime your eyes are exposed to bright sunlight. Not only will you prevent sunburn, but you’ll also prevent injuries that may have been caused by not being able to see clearly in the bright glare of the sun.

IN SUMMARY

Although all workers exposed to high heat environments are susceptible to heat-related injury, some are more susceptible than others. And those at the greatest risk are individuals who have not built up a tolerance to such conditions.

SLIPPERY WHEN SWEAT. That could be new employees, temporary emWe’ve already discussed how sweat ployees, or those returning to work after time can lead to dehydration, but excessive off. To help prevent the heat injuries discussed sweating can cause other types of work- here, encourage all workers to ease into sumplace injury too. For example, sweaty hands can mer by taking more frequent breaks as they get lead to loss of grip, increasing used to the heat. the potential of workplace injuOSHA has partnered with the ries from dropped objects, cuts, National Weather Service to or lacerations. develop a smartphone app for Fortunately, modern work gloves heat s afety. The free app, are made with synthetic fibers to OSHA Heat Safety Tool, which help keep hands cool and comis compatible with Apple® defortable while maintaining dexterivices, helps workers calculate ty and grip. If you’re working in heat risks at a work site. With high heat conditions this summer newly added alert functionality, and susceptible to sweating, inthe app can “let you know inALTHOUGH ALL WORKERS vest in a good pair of gloves to stantly if you are in a high risk EXPOSED TO HIGH keep hands dry and s afe. zone due to heat and humidity— HEAT ENVIRONMENTS ARE Resources such as those availand precautions that need to be SUSCEPTIBLE TO HEATable at www.dyneema.com/cuttaken to prevent heat-related illRELATED INJURY, SOME resistant-gloves can serve as a ness.” You can learn more about ARE MORE SUSCEPTIBLE great tool to help decide what makeeping cool and preventing THAN OTHERS. terials are right for keeping workheat-related injuries in the workers’ hands both safe and cool. place at OSHA.gov.

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WARNING These respirators help protect against certain airborne contaminants. Before use, the wearer must read and understand the User Instructions provided as a part of the product packaging. A written respiratory protection program must be implemented meeting all the requirements of OSHA 1910.134, including training, fit testing and medical evaluation. In Canada, CSA standards Z94.4 requirements must be met and/or requirements of the applicable jurisdiction, as appropriate.

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Eye Protection ITEM ID: A30194X BRAND: TRULINE PRODUCT NAME: REACT V2 Combine the sporty design of the React with gleaming metallic-look frames for this hot new version of comfort plus protection! Wraparound dual lens allows for excellent all-around eye protection. Flexible rubber nosepiece and soft, cushioned temple tips provide all day comfort and reduce slipping. Complies with ANSI. To order, contact your Arbill representative or call 800-523-5367.

Cut Resistant Glove ITEM ID: A11950X(0-6) BRAND: TRULINE PRODUCT NAME: MISSIONâ&#x201E;˘ 220 The Mission 220 is made of a high strength, high performance polyethylene fiber liner. This 13-gauge glove is exceptionally resistant to cuts and abrasion, yet lightweight and breathable. The grey polyurethane palm coating provides super grip and dexterity. This glove provides. To order, contact your Arbill representative or call 800-523-5367.

Cut Resistant Gloves ITEM ID: 710HGU BRAND: WEST CHESTER PROTECTIVE GEAR PRODUCT NAME: ANSI 4 CUT RESISTANT GLOVE The West Chester 710HGU is the ultimate cut resistant general utility glove. Designed to give some of the highest cut protection according to ANSI/ ISEA 105-2005 standards. Made from HPPE,the 710HGU offers a lOx stronger shell than steel and is 40% more durable than other blended fabrics. Also made with engineered yarn to ensure comfort and fit along with dexterity and grip. Topped with a cut and abrasion resistant polyurethane dip, the 710HGU is a superior choice for hand protection.

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MCR Safety’s 9178NFO features a patent-protected, high visibility orange DuPont™ Kevlar® engineered yarn. The high visibility orange enhances safety awareness. This ANSI cut level A4 offering has excellent cut protection and great dexterity.

The 9178NFO is palm and finger coated with orange foam nitrile.

MCR Safety’s Predator™ multi-task glove series is constructed with full patent pending tire tread TPR on the back of the hand and thumb for comprehensive protection. The Predator™ PD2902 features ANSI cut level A3 palm protection. The synthetic palm has a unique polymer on finger tips, palm, and thumb crotch for enhanced grip and abrasion resistance.

MCR Safety’s Predator™ multi-task glove series is constructed with full patent pending tire tread TPR on the back of the hand and thumb for comprehensive protection. The Predator™ PD2901 is an oil and gas industry favorite. The textured PU coated synthetic palm offers enhanced grip and durability.

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PRODUCT REVIEWS

Wells Lamont composite cut resistant sleeve offers a high level of cut protection, while also providing outstanding comfort and fit. The sleeve is made up of a combination of high performance materials and flame resistant fibers, which will allow it to be used where incidental protection against flame and sparks are required.

The lightweight construction will increase employee acceptance and reduce the risk of injury. This sleeve is available in four lengths, with or without a thumb hole and also in a wide top design for larger biceps.

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Honeywell’s Dual –action HydroShield provides up to 60X longer-lasting* fogfree performance — even after extended wear and repeated cleanings — and provides 2X greater scratch-resistance* than competitive anti-fog coated products. Fog-free coating is permanently bonded to the lens, no application or maintenance is required.

The Ansell 11-518 is a light weight palm coated glove with excellent cut protection for the assembling and handling of sharp or metal objects. Bare hand-like dexterity for high tactility, ANSI Cut Level 2, Soft sheer Dyneema® fiber breathes to keep hands cool and dry, High abrasion resistance that extends the life of the glove, 18 gauge liner provides excellent cut protection, Preferred by nearly 70% of workers over thicker gloves, Ultralight fabric with D3 Pinky knitting creating a sensation of bare hand contact.

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Reinforced fingers, thumb saddle and palm enhance grip and resistance.

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under the auspices of the united states

O S H A

BY THE NUMBERS

Department of Labor, the Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) collects and publishes data on a wide array of safety-related issues. With statistics supplied by OSHA, in each issue of Safer Every Day we will give you the opportunity to test your safety knowledge.

To play, simply select which of the multiple choice questions is correct. Get five out of five right and you can consider yourself an expert. Three or four correct and your score is average. Get below 3 correct and you have some work to do to enhance your knowledge of OSHA stats.

Which of the following is not considered one of construction’s “Fatal Four” leading cause of death?

What was the number one cited standard by Federal OSHA in fiscal year 2015?

A. Falls

A. Machinery and Machine Guarding, general requirements (29 CFR 1910.212)

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B. Electrocutions C. Struck by Object D. Caught-in/between E. Equipment malfunction

Worker injuries and illnesses are down–from 10.9 incidents per 100 workers in 1972 to _____ per 100 in 2014?

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A. 3.2 B. 3.9 C. 4.7 D. 5.5 E. 7.8 3

How many inspectors does OSHA employ?

A. 2,000 B. 12,000 C. 22,000 D. 32,000 E. 42,200

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B. Electrical systems design, general requirements, general industry (29 CFR 1910.303) C. Fall protection, construction (29 CFR 1926.501) D. Scaffolding, general requirements, construction (29 CFR 1926.451) E. Machinery and Machine Guarding, general requirements (29 CFR 1910.212)

How many workplace fatalities occur each week in the United States?

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A. 5 B. 25 C. 60 D. 90 E. 145

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ANSWERS E is not one of the four fatal causes of construction-related deaths. Out of 4,251* worker fatalities in private industry in calendar year 2014, 874 or 20.5% were in construction—that is, one in five worker deaths last year were in construction. The leading causes of worker deaths on construction sites were falls, followed by electrocution, struck by object, and caught-in/ between. These “Fatal Four” were responsible for more than half (58.1%) the construction worker deaths in 2014*, BLS reports.

Eliminating the Fatal Four would save 508 workers’ lives in America every year.

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FALLS 349 out of 874 total deaths in construction in CY 2014 (39.9%) ELECTROCUTIONS 74 (8.5%) STRUCK BY OBJECT 73 (8.4%) CAUGHT-IN/ BETWEEN 12 (1.4%)

A - Worker injuries and illnesses are down–from 10.9 incidents per 100 workers in 1972 to 3.2 per 100 in 2014

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C - OSHA employs 22,000 Federal inspectors

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C - Fall protection, construction (29 CFR 1926.501. [Related OSHA Safety and Health Topics page] was the number one cited standard

by Federal OSHA in fiscal year 2015

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D – 90 workers are killed each week in the United States. That translates to about 13 per.

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Mischaracterization of Safety Records is Here to Stay // AMANDA WOOD

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ast month, the Administration made yet another significant change to current labor regulations that have been working well for both manufacturers, employers, employees and the enforcement agency which oversees the process, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). The finalization OSHA’s Injury and Illness Recordkeeping Rule will now require almost all manufacturers to submit injury and illness logs, known as 300 Logs, directly to OSHA, who will then publish each company’s injury and illness numbers for every year on their website. While on its face, the new regulation does not seem intrusive or harmful, since employers already are required to log every injury and/ or illness, occurring at the work site and requiring medical attention. However, when you look into the details of the rule and that OSHA will publish every company’s injury and illness rates, rather

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than every industry’s rates, alarm bells start to go off.

What is the purpose and what does OSHA hope to gain from publishing this information? The answer is simple. The rule is nothing more than the Administration publicly shaming businesses by publishing raw data without any explanation or reasoning behind the numbers so that organizations with ill-intent can paint employers in the worst possible light, creating a bias and increasing the flawed perception that companies do not wish to keep their employees safe on the job.

The Administration would like you to believe that this rule is a product of “behavioral economics,” which will “nudge” employers to look at their own safety records and mechanisms in place and then make improvements to their company’s safety training and procedures to create the safest workplace possible. I would argue that the safest workplace is not only in the forefront manufactures’ minds and but is also a goal they strive to achieve every day. The number one priority for manufacturers is to keep their employees safe and healthy.

Manufacturers think of their employees as family members and if one member is injured, there is careful analysis as to what the root cause is and whether improvements need to be made, so

that no other person is injured. Manufacturers take pride in the fact that they can go days, weeks, months or even years without any injuries and illnesses and these achievements should be celebrated, rather than looked at through a lens of skepticism and distrust.

However, they are not celebrated by this Administration and manufacturers are often left wondering why. If, after all, employees are not safe, healthy and happy, who is left to make the products we depend upon each day?

In reality, many injuries that technically occur at a facility may not, in fact, be caused by an unsafe workplace environment. An injury may be due to a pre-existing health condition of the employee or may be something that happens outside the control of the employer.

For example, if an employee is taking a lunch break at an outside area on the grounds of the facility and is stung by a bee and then needs medical attention due to an allergy, the employer must still record that injury because it happened at the work site. However, prior to this current rule, when the Bureau of Labor Statistics collects the injury and illness logs from this

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GSA PERSPECTIVE company, they would discount that particular inquestions is that this rule does nothing more cident from the overall numbers and analysis bethan strengthen the Administration’s distorted cause it is clear this is not an injury caused beview that publicly painting employers in a bad cause something that was presumably unsafe. light will force them to change bad behavior There is a “no fault” premise with how injuries (“behavioral economics”). Make no mistake, the are recorded and then submitted to the governdriving forces behind this rule change are groups ment for analysis and reporting. that want to sway the public into thinking OSHA’s new rule, however, takes this “no fault” employers are not acting or enforcing policies premise away and incidents like the one dethat are in their employees’ best interests. scribed above would be a part of the overall total Unfortunately, we have seen this theme time of a company’s injury and illness rate for that year and time again over the past eight years, even and thus, skewing the numbers. If a company has though it is completely baseless. What is even a couple of these “no fault” incidents in one year, more unfortunate is that OSHA’s true mission to the result could be a total mischaracterization of help employers keep the workplace safer is lost a company’s safety record, which can ultimately on ideas like this rule and the driving forces beruin the company’s reputation in its community. hind them. OSHA should, instead, be reaching The rule also hamstrings manufacturers from out to manufacturers and other businesses and conducting their routine investigations to figure collaborating on workable solutions that will creout how the injury occurred. Part of this routine, ate a safer workplace, as well as looking at depending on the injury and environment, may call problem areas and trying to solve them with for drug testing. Under the rule, however, this may business, rather than targeting them. The curbe seen as a retaliation against an employee who rent attitudes and rules will not achieve making reported the injury in the first place. What options the workplace safe, it will only create a divide will an employer now have in order to properly between employers and employees, where none document whether an injury is in fact a recordable currently exists. incident?

Additionally, while OSHA claims all employee information will be kept confidential and private, if you are a small manufacturer AMANDA WOOD located in a small community, it is Amanda currently serves as the Director of Labor and Employment Policy for the National inevitable that the public, who will Association of Manufacturers. The NAM is the certainly read about the injury and powerful voice of the manufacturing community illness rates for the manufacturers and the leading advocate for a policy agenda in their town, will figure out exactly that helps manufacturers compete in the global who was injured and what the economy and create jobs across the United States. injury was by a simple process of Click here to learn why you should join the NAM. At the NAM, Amanda is responsible for a number of high-priority policy elimination or even just seeing an where she oversees the NAM’s labor and employment policy work with individual at the grocery store with an expertise on issues ranging from labor, employment, OSHA, unions, crutches or a sling on their arm. wages and the federal rulemaking process as well as how current initiaHow is the employee’s privacy tives impact manufacturing competitiveness and job-creation. co nc e r n i n g t h e injury kept Amanda is a 2001 graduate of the University Of Maine School confidential?

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Soldiers At Risk: Combatting The Heat // JUSTIN BRUNO

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ither training or during active duty, exposure to excessive heat is an unavoidable reality for most soldiers. In addition, members of the military face unique heatstress scenarios, be it confined to a tank or a personnel carrier, lugging heavy equipment in desert conditions, or simply having their face inches away from a smoking-hot rifle.

Newly enlisted soldiers are especially susceptible to heat related illnesses. These soldiers are typically not acclimated properly to heat. Soldiers

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in their initial stages of training should be on special alert for heat illnesses. Sufficient heat acclimation can be achieved in 4-5 days while full heat acclimation can take 7-14 days of repeated heat exposure for 2-3 hours daily.

When a solider acclimates, their sweating increases by 50-100% and this enhances the body’s cooling capacity. Soldiers can become acclimated to heat, but not dehydration. The soldier’s body will cool itself with increased sweating, but excessive dehydration will occur without

proper water replenishment. New soldiers generally do not drink water until they are extremely thirsty, as this is what they are used to as civilians.

They must develop a “drinking habit,” meaning that soldiers should make a habit of drinking water until no longer thirsty and then some. Once a soldier in excessive heat becomes thirsty it is sometimes too late. The body can suffer dehydration of 1-2% of body weight and perform less efficiently before the feeling of thirst is even noticed. Drinking at least 500 ml of water no less than 30 minutes prior to activity and during rest periods will help to keep soldiers hydrated. Having plenty of water onhand is important when on active duty because soldiers are often in situations where there is no fresh drinking water available.

It is possible to find your recommended daily water intake based on your body weight. You can do this by taking 50-75% of your body weight in pounds and drinking that amount in ounces each day with the most active people requiring the highest amount. For a 150 pound, active person, the daily water requirement from 75% of their body weight is 112.5 oz.

It is recommended to add 16 oz. for both the dryness of climate and strenuous exercise. With this considered, the total water requirement is 144.5 oz. By dividing that number by the number of hours you are awake, you’ll be able to find out your hourly water requirement.

In the example, the 150 pound, active person would require 9 oz. of water each hour to maintain their health and endurance.

Tank crew members are at an especially high risk when it comes to being in extreme heat conditions. Temperatures inside these tank vehicles can easily reach to over 130°F when outside temperatures are at a peak. All modern armored military vehicles have a filtration system which is often in use instead of an air conditioner. This system functions by pulling air through a filter and blow-

ing it through a tube that can be placed into your jumpsuit to act as a fan. The M1A2 SEP tank has the improvement of a Thermal Management System, or TMS, which works to keep the crew cabin below 95° and the touch temperature of the electronic units below 125° during the worst heat conditions. This greatly increases the efficiency of soldiers and the vehicle. Frequent hydration is still very important even for soldiers in one of these tanks with air conditioning.

Military clothing can also cause heat issues as it often creates too much insulation of the body. The number of layers of clothing should be limited for soldiers in heat. A rucksack or body armor can add 5° and a MOPP 4 (protective gear used in a toxic environment) can add 10° to the body’s internal temperature. Soldiers who are trained, fit, and, hydrated will be able to better tolerate excessive heat exposure. Once a solider is able to adapt to harsher environments, they will be capable of combating the heat and put themselves at a lower risk of developing a heat-related illness.

TO PREVENT HEAT ILLNESS, SOLDIERS SHOULD Rest well before and in between strenuous exercises Develop a “drinking habit” Stay in good shape Become acclimatized to heat conditions Limit caffeine and alcoholic beverages Wear breathable uniforms Report if you’re sick By the way, you may be surprised to learn Uniformed Armed Service members, military equipment, military systems, and military operations are not covered by OSHA regulations. There are some exceptions, such as when equipment, operations, and systems are used for activities that are not uniquely military. Individual branches of the military may enforce OSHA regulations for their particular branch. As a result of lack of Arbill’s | Safer Every Day 50

Silica Dust: A Breath of (Not So) Fresh Air In the summer, the heat that hangs in the air is not the only danger you and your employees have to contend with. If you are not familiar with the hazards of silica dust, read on!

D

GSA PERSPECTIVE oes this scene seem familiar? You are driving by a construction site and see a flurry of activity, including a cloud of dust. It is what is in that cloud that should concern you. And if you happen to be working at that site, you and your co-workers may be at risk. Why? These clouds contain crystalline silica, which is an abundant mineral from the earth’s crust, and a main component of sand, stone, rock, and concrete. Unfortunately, coming in contact with this type of dust is not as harmless as coughing on dust from an attic or basement. Any silica dust that enters a worker’s lungs poses a threat that is just as risky as heat sickness.

About 2.3 million workers are exposed to respirable crystalline silica in their workplaces. This includes 2 million construction workers who drill, cut, crush, or grind silica-containing materials such as concrete and stone, and 300,000 workers in general industry operations such as brick manufacturing, foundries, and hydraulic fracturing, also known as fracking. Responsible employers have been protecting workers from harmful exposure to respirable crystalline silica for years, using widely-available equipment that controls dust with water or a vacuum system.

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GSA PERSPECTIVE

2.3

PROTECTING WORKERS and prevent more According the than 900 new cases Occupational Safety of silicosis each year, and Health once its effects are Administration fully realized. The Final (OSHA), the U.S. Rule is projected to Department of Labor provide net benefits of first highlighted the about $7.7 billion, hazards of respirable annually. crystalline silica in the 1930’s, after a wave OSHA HAS SHARED THE of worker deaths. The FOLLOWING KEY department set stanPROVISIONS: dards to limit worker Reduces the permissiexposure in 1971, ble exposure limit WORKERS ARE EXPOSED TO when OSHA was cre(PEL) for respirable ated. However, the crystalline silica to 50 RESPIRABLE CRYSTALLINE standards are outdatmicrograms per cubic SILICA IN THEIR WORKPLACES ed and do not ademeter of air, averaged quately protect workover an 8-hour shift. ers from silica-related Requires employers diseases. Furthermore, workrial. In response to this extento: use engineering controls ers are being exposed to silisive public engagement, (such as water or ventilation) ca in new industries such as OSHA made substantial to limit worker exposure to the stone or artificial stone counchanges, including enhanced PEL; provide respirators when tertop fabrication and hydrauemployer flexibility in engineering controls cannot lic fracturing. choosing how to reduce adequately limit exposure; A full review of scientific levels of respirable crystalline limit worker access to high evidence, industry consensus silica, while maintaining or exposure areas; develop a standards, and extensive improving worker protection. written exposure control plan, stakeholder input provide the OSHA has issued a final offer medical exams to highly basis for the final rule, which rule to curb lung cancer, exposed workers, and train was proposed in September silicosis, chronic obstructive workers on silica risks and 2013. The rule-making pulmonary disease and kidney how to limit exposures. process allowed OSHA to disease in America’s workers Provides medical exams to solicit input in various forms by limiting their exposure to monitor highly exposed for nearly a full year. The respirable crystalline silica. workers and gives them agency held 14 days of public The rule is comprised of two information about their lung hearings, during which more standards, one for health. than 200 stakeholders Construction and one for Provides flexibility to help presented testimony, and General Industry and employers — especially small accepted over 2,000 Maritime. businesses — protect workers comments, amounting to OSHA estimates that the from silica exposure. about 34,000 pages of materule will save over 600 lives Both standards contained in

MILLION

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the final rule take effect on June 23, 2016, after which industries have one to five years to comply with most requirements, based on the following schedule: CONSTRUCTION June 23, 2017; one year after the effective date.

GENERAL INDUSTRY & MARITIME

June 23, 2018; two years after the effective date.

HYDRAULIC FRACTURING June 23, 2018; two years after the effective date for all provisions except Engineering Controls, which have compliance date of June 23, 2021.

RISK FACTORS Occupational exposure to crystalline silica often occurs as part of or working alongside common workplace operations involving cutting, sawing, drilling, and crushing of concrete, brick, block, rock, and stone products.

Operations using sand products can also result in worker inhalation of small (respirable) crystalline silica particles in the air. Health effects from silica exposures include: Silicosis, a disabling, nonreversible and sometimes fatal lung disease Other non-malignant respiratory diseases, such as

chronic bronchitis Lung cancer Kidney disease, including nephritis and end-stage renal disease.

To a lesser extent, there is cause for concern that silica exposures may be associated with auto-immune disorders and cardiovascular disease.

SILICOSIS Silicosis is the direct result of exposure to breathing in crystalline silica dust. The dust causes scar tissue formations deep within the lungs, which limits the lung’s ability to extract oxygen from the air. It is non-reversible; there is no cure for the disease.

Therefore, prevention and recognition of symptoms at the earliest possible time are the only solutions. There are three main stages of silicosis, over which the symptoms become increasingly more severe: THE EARLY STAGE. There are usually no noticeable symptoms here, though a worker in this stage has still inhaled a considerable amount of silica dust.

CONTINUED EXPOSURE. The exposed person may begin to notice a shortness of breath, usually when exercising, possible fever, and occasionally bluish skin at the ear lobes or lips.

FURTHER PROGRESSION. The ex-

posed person begins to feel fatigue, experience consistent shortness of breath, may experience a loss of appetite, chest pain, and worst case scenario: respiratory failure.

NOTE: The more severe symptoms only occur with consistent exposure over long periods of time. Acute silicosis may develop after only a short period of time, whereas chronic silicosis usually occurs after months or years of exposure.

OSHA noted that they look forward to working with employers to ensure that all workers exposed to respirable crystalline silica realize the benefits of this final rule.

Please check http://www.osha.gov for frequent updates on compliance assistance materials.

OSHA approved State Plans have six months to adopt standards that are at least as effective as federal OSHA standards.

Establishments in states that operate their own safety and health plans should check with their State Plan for the implementation date of the new standards.

If you have any questions about the hazards of silica dust or best practices to protect your employees, contact an Arbill Safety Expert at 215-523-5367 or request a consultation by CLICKING HERE.

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SAFETY CALENDAR

In each issue of Safer Every Day, we’ll keep you updated with a list of EH&S events EVENT

DATE

LOCATIONS

FOCUS

FRONTLINE UTILITY LEADERSHIP: 2-DAY INCIDENT PREVENTION

7/19/2016 - 7/20/201

Incident Prevention Institute 360 Memorial Dr. Suite 10 Crystal Lake, Illinois 60014

FRONTLINE Utility Leadership is a highly interactive and engaging education series developed by leading industry experts. It is designed to lead the next generation down the path to becoming well-qualified and highly effective frontline utility leaders.

CUSP(Certified Utility Safety Professional) Program

7/19/2016 - 7/20/2016

Central Maine Power 162 Canco Road , Portland, Maine 04130

The Certified Utility Safety Professional certification program is the only program that offers safety credentials to utilities, related contractors and communication providers.

Fleet Safety Conference

07/18/2016-07/20/2016

Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center Hotel, Schaumburg, IL

Learning to navigate your organization through the myriad distracted driving pitfalls, legal compliance, and liability while keeping the company’s employees and the public safe

IPI SUSTAINING SAFETY FOR UTILITIES

8/2/2016 - 8/3/2016

Incident Prevention Institute 360 Memorial Drive Lower Level Crystal Lake, Illinois 60014

Learning to Identify and implement leading indicators which impact the traditional lagging indicators such as injury rates.

Sustainability Management Conference 2016

08/02/2016-08/03/2016

InterContinental Milwaukee Hotel 139 E Kilbourn Ave Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53202

Learn how to further integrate sustainability into your business operations from fellow corporate EHS and sustainability leaders

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occuring in the next few months.

REGISTRATION LINK

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

COST

CONTACT

CLICK TO REGISTER

Utility Safety & Operations Professionals

Member: $699.00 Non-member: $799.00

(815) 459-1796 info@usoln.org

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Utility Safety & Operations Professionals

Member: $1,049.00 Non-member: $1,473.00

(815) 459-1796 info@usoln.org

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Safety

Conference Pass(early/regular): $680.00/$790.00 Supplier Pass: $1,100.00/$1,500.00

(800) 576-8788

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Utility Safety & Operations Professionals

Members: $720.00 Non-members: $799.00

(815) 459-1796 info@usoln.org

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EHS professionals

(early-bird)Member or non-member In-house Registration: $529.00, Affiliate Council Member Registration: $679.00, Service Provider/ Consultant Registration: $679.00

Mike Mahanna mike@naem.org (202) 986-6616

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SAFETY CALENDAR EVENT

DATE

LOCATIONS

FOCUS

34th International System Safety Conference

08/08/2016-08/12/2016

Renaissance Hotel at Sea World Orlando, Florida, USA

“Developing System Safety Engineers for the Future.”

CUSP PROGRAM

8/15/2016 - 8/16/2016

The Grove Hotel co-located with IUOTA 245 S. Capitol Blvd Boise, Idaho 83702

The Certified Utility Safety Professional certification program is the only program that offers safety credentials to utilities, related contractors and communication providers.

CUSP PROGRAM

8/23/2016 - 8/24/2016

IBEW Local 1245 30 Orange Tree Circle, Vacaville, California 95687

The Certified Utility Safety Professional certification program is the only program that offers safety credentials to utilities, related contractors and communication providers.

32nd Annual National VPPPA Safety & Health Conference/Expo

08/29/2016-09/01/2016

Kissimmee, FL

Workshops on a variety of safety and health topics

FRONTLINE UTILITY LEADERSHIP: 2-DAY HAZARD ID

9/14/2016 - 9/15/2016

Incident Prevention Intitute 360 Memorial Dr. Suite 10 Crystal Lake, Illinois 60014

FRONTLINE Utility Leadership is a highly interactive and engaging education series developed by leading industry experts. It is designed to lead the next generation down the path to becoming well-qualified and highly effective frontline utility leaders.

89th Annual Maine Safety & Health Conference

09/14/2016-09/15/2016

Augusta Civic Center, Augusta, Maine

Provide resources and eduation to safety and health professionals

Third Annual OSHA Summer Summit

9/18/16-9/21/16

UMASS Amherst Lincoln Campus Center (lower level) 1 Campus Center Way Amherst, Mass. 01003

This one-day conference will include various safety and healthrelated presentations and demonstrations.

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REGISTRATION LINK

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

COST

CONTACT

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Safety professionals

Society Member - Full Conference $1,200.00 Society Member - One Day Registration $450.00 Non-Member - Full Conference $1,300.00 Non-Member - One Day Registration $550.00

1-800-781-1193, ext. 605

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Utility Safety & Operations Professionals

Member: $1,049.00 Non-member: $1,473.00

(815) 459-1796 info@usoln.org

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Utility Safety & Operations Professionals

Member: $1,049.00 Non-member: $1,473.00

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safety and health experts

Member: Early bird by 4/25/16: $635.00 Regular by 7/11/16: $735.00 Late/Onsite after 7/11/16: $835.00 VPPPA Member $635 $735 $835 Nonmember $835, $935, $1,035”

conference@vpppa.org

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Utility Safety & Operations Professionals

Member: $699.00 Nonmember: $799.00

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Safety and Health Professionals

1 Booth: $575.00

Melissa Worcester National Safety Council of NNE 207-854-8441 melissaw@nscnne.org

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industry organizations with both safety and health educational tracks

Early Registration: $30.00/person Registration after May 30th: $55.00/person Parking pass: $5.00

OSHASummerSummit@gmail.com

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SAFETY CALENDAR EVENT

DATE

LOCATIONS

FOCUS

12th World Conference on Injury Prevention and Safety Promotion, Safety 2016

9/18/16- 9/21/16

Tampere, Finland

The conference will bring together the world’s leading researchers, practitioners, policymakers and advocates in the field of injury prevention and safety to debate, discuss and share information and experiences.

OSHA/Safety Roundtable

September 23, 2016

Sheraton Harrisburg Hershey, Harrisburg, PA

Help safety directors better understand and eliminate costly safety problems, keeping employees safe and your company in compliance, and avoiding the potential for fines and penalties down the road

The 65th Annual Governor’s Industrial Safety and Health Conference

09/28/2016 - 09/29/2016

Spokane Convention Center, 334 W Spokane Falls Blvd.

Spokane, WA 99201

Cutting-edge education, best practices, peer networking and demonstrations

Environmental, Health & Safety Exchange

09/28/2016-09/29/2016

Renaissance Washington, DC Downtown Hotel / Washington, DC

Development and professional practice of environmental, health and safety (EHS) auditing

2016 IADC Human Factors Conference & Exhibition

10/04/2016-10/05/2016

Moody Gardens Hotel, Galveston, Texas, USA

Awareness of the human contribution to catastrophic and process safety events

Safety & Health Summit Conference and Tradeshow

October 6, 2016

Ramada Plaza Omaha Hotel and Convention Center 3321 South 72nd Omaha, NE

Education, Tradeshow, Networking for professionals

National Safety Council

Congress: 10/15/2016-10/21/2016 Expo: 10/17/2016-10/19/2016

Anaheim Convention Center, Anaheim, CA

Industry-leading technology, education, networking opportunities and the tried and true products and services needed to stay at the forefront and remain competitive within the industry.

OSHA Construction Safety and Health Conference

10/26/2016-10/27/2016

Irving Convention Center University of Texas Arlington 500 West Las Colinas Blvd Irving, Texas

The OSHA Construction Safety and Health Conference will provide an ideal forum to learn about new and ever changing safety products, processes, procedures and technology in the construction industry.

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REGISTRATION LINK

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

COST

CONTACT

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Safety professionals

Full Delegate Fee: $879.78

bureau.safety2016@confedent.fi Tel: +358 9 58409 350

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Concerned safety professionals

Non-member: $100.00 Member: $75.00

877-866-8965

Exhibitor: Non-member: $375.00 Member: $450.00

opening registration about June 1, 2016

Safety and Health

Booths Standard: $725.00 Premium: $850.00 Mobile: $850.00

1-888-451-2004, info@wagovconf.org

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IIA members and nonmembers alike, including environmental, health, and safety; process safety management; product stewardship auditing professionals, and internal auditors interested in learning how managing and identifying risks of environmental, health and safety brings value to an organization.

Members: $695.00 Nonmembers: $910.00

+1-407-937-1111 or CustomerRelations@theiia.org

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safety professionals, employers, and employees

$600.00/attendee

Josh Sanchez at joshua.sanchez@iadc.org or +1.713.292.1945

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Safety, health, HR, and environmental professionals

N/A

safety@safenebraska.org, 402.896.0454

CLICK TO REGISTER

health and environmental professionals

(Early rate) Non-member: $800.00 Member: $655.00

(630) 285-1121 customerservice@nsc.org

CLICK TO REGISTER

Construction Industry

Attendee Fee: $495.00 Exhibitor Fee: $2,250.00

866.906.9190 events@UTA.edu

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SAFETY CALENDAR EVENT

DATE

LOCATIONS

FOCUS

OSHA/Safety Roundtable

October 27, 2016

Crowne Plaza Valley Forge 260 Mall Boulevard King of Prussia, PA 19406

Help safety directors better understand and eliminate costly safety problems, keeping employees safe and your company in compliance, and avoiding the potential for fines and penalties down the road

Pennsylvania Governor’s Occupational Safety and Health Conference

10/31/2016 - 11/01/2016

Hershey Lodge and Convention Center, Hershey, PA

Reduce accidents and injuries for workers across all industries and occupations by presenting a series of workshops that address current safety best practices

Utility Safety Conference & Expo

11/01/2016-11/03/2016

Renaissance Phoenix Glendale Hotel & Spa 9495 W. Coyotes Blvd. , Glendale, Arizona 85305

Growth, learning, and networking with utility professionals

2016 Ip Utility Safety Conference & Expo

11/1/2016 - 11/3/2016

Renaissance Phoenix Glendale Hotel & Spa 9495 W. Coyotes Blvd. , Glendale, Arizona 85305

Utility safety educational sessions, utility safety companies displaying their latest products, and networking opportunities

FRONTLINE UTILITY LEADERSHIP: 2 DAY HAZARD ID

11/3/2016 - 11/4/2016

Renaissance Phoenix Glendale Hotel & Spa 9495 W. Coyotes Blvd. , Glendale, Arizona 85305

FRONTLINE Utility Leadership is a highly interactive and engaging education series developed by leading industry experts. It is designed to lead the next generation down the path to becoming well-qualified and highly effective frontline utility leaders.

North Carolina Safety Congress

11/17/16-11/18/16

4800 South Tryon Street Charlotte, NC 28217 (704) 527-8400

The latest safety and health topics

Oil & Gas Safety and Health Conference 2016 Exploration and Production

11/29/2016-11/30/2016

Houston, TX

This conference gathers key decision makers within management and executive positions to foster a better understanding of how industry and OSHA can work together to improve safety performance through cooperation, best practices, knowledge sharing, and relationship building.

Workers’ Compensation and Disablity Conference and Expo 2016

11/30/2016-12/02/2016

New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center

demonstrate the latest products and services available in the workers’ comp and disability industries - See more at: www.wcconference.com/expo. html#sthash.7Kcshenl.dpuf

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REGISTRATION LINK

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

COST

CONTACT

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Concerned safety professionals

Non-member: $100.00 Member: $75.00 Exhibitor: Non-member: $375.00 Member: $450.00

877-866-8965

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safety professionals, employers, and employees

Full Conference Attendee: $200.00 8x10 Exhibit: $575.00

N/A

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Utility Safety & Operations Professionals

Conference Pass: $999.00

(623) 937-3700 info@incident-prevention.com

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Utility Safety & Operations Professionals

Member: $799.00 Non-member: $999.00

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Utility Safety & Operations Professionals

Member: $499.00 Non-member: $599.00

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Safety professionals

$295.00 Member $395.00 Non-Member

Chip McDonald at (704) 644-4218

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Safety and Health industry

$595.00

The University of Texas at Arlington, OSHA Education Center Phone: (817) 272-2581 Toll free: 1-866-906-9190

CLICK TO REGISTER

EHS professionals

Standard: $1495.00 Teams of 4-9: $1095.00

1-800-727-1227

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SAFETY CALENDAR EVENT

DATE

LOCATIONS

FOCUS

Northeast Regional Industrial Hygiene Conference and Exhibition

December 2, 2016

Westin Forestal Village, Princeton, NJ

Designed to align the synergies of risk, safety, environmental, medicine, and engineering into a premier annual event

CUSP PROGRAM

12/6/2016 - 12/7/2016

USOLN Training Center 360 Memorial Drive Lower Level Crystal Lake, Illinois 60014

The Certified Utility Safety Professional certification program is the only program that offers safety credentials to utilities, related contractors and communication providers.

2017 IADC Health, Safety, Environment & Training Conference & Exhibition

02/07/2017-02/08/2017

Omni Hotel Houston Westside, Houston, TX, USA

This conference will examine a range of topics impacting accident prevention, environmental protection, competency, and training in the drilling industry.

CGA Excavation Safety 811 Conference and Expo

03/14/2017-03/16/2017

Rosen Shingle Creek, Orlando FL

Providing educational content about protecting buried assets

The Intâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;l Pipeline, Oil and Gas Safety Conference and Exhibition

03/14/2017-03/16/2017

Houston, TX

Oil and Gas Safety practices

Michigan Safety Conference

04/11/2017-04/12/2017

Novi, MI

Pre-Accident Investigations

Statewide Safety Expo Training and Management Conference

04/12/2017-04/13/2017

Cosumnes River College 916-442-8991 8401 Center Parkway Sacramento, California 95823

Safety training and management focused

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safety professionals, employers, and employees

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Josh Sanchez at joshua.sanchez@iadc.org or +1.713.292.1945

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AROUND & ABOUT ARBILL’S COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER, DAVID GERHARDT (left) DISCUSSES DIVERSITY opportunities with BioMed Supply’s Tom Watts at the East Coast Diversity Alliance For Science (DA4S) conference held in Elizabeth, New Jersey from May 16-18. The event was celebrating its 9th anniversary and featured government officials, top-level pharmaceutical executives, CEOs of diverse scientific and clinical enterprises, as well as a variety of top guest speakers. The goal of the conference was to foster effective, mutually beneficial partnerships between diverse suppliers and large pharmaceutical companies.

DON SMITH, VICE PRESIDENT OF SUPPLY CHAIN AT LUMINANT (left), meets with Arbill’s National Account Manager, Howard Jacobs, at the Dallas/Fort Worth Minority Supplier Development Council ACCESS 2016 Business Expo. The event, held in May, is all about facilitating meaningful conversations between corporations, public sector agencies and minority-owned businesses. Each year the event brings together over 1,200 attendees, all for the purpose of talking business and making connections.

IN MAY, ANDREW SERANO, A BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER at Arbill, had the privilege of addressing more than one thousand Skanska workers at a construction site in South Carolina during Skanska’s Safety Week 2016. Skanska, a leading project development and construction group, embraced Andrew’s message about the importance of workplace safety.

PENNSYLVANIA GOVERNOR, TOM WOLF, HAS SELECTED ARBILL CEO, JULIE COPELAND, to serve on the Pennsylvania Subcommittee for Inclusion and Certification. The goal of the subcommittee is to encourage greater participation from small diverse businesses such as minority-owned, woman-owned, veteran-owned, and service-disabled-veteran-owned small businesses, as well as organizations that provide meaningful employment and business opportunities for persons with disabilities.

“I am excited to be chosen as part of the subcommittee to help Pennsylvanians in the minority,” said Ms. Copeland, CEO of a woman-owned company. “I am looking forward to working with members of the subcommittee to increase diversity, inclusion and small business opportunities in Commonwealth procurement contracts and in Pennsylvania’s larger economy,” Copeland added.

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