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CONSTRUCTION SAFETY eNews for -
August
2008 |
Welcome to Occupational Hazards’ new
E-newsletter, Construction Safety
E-News. This newsletter is dedicated to furthering
safety and health in
the construction industry. Each newsletter will feature an
article
written by a construction safety expert – safety
professionals,
trainers, consultants. |
In This
Newsletter:
1. Safety Awards
Programs: A Rewarding Experience
2. Census of
Fatal Occupational Injuries Shows a Decline in Worker Deaths
3. ASSE
Suggest Changes To Proposed Confined Space Standard
4.OSHA
Dispatches Extra Inspectors to NYC to Investigate Construction
Safety
5. New OSHA
Regional Emphasis Program Focuses on Crane Safety
1. Safety Awards Programs: A Rewarding
Experience
We are too small. We don't have the time or resources. Which type of
program should we enter? What is the value? What if we don't win? What
to do if we do win? These are common questions and concerns that
companies have voiced in relation to safety awards programs. Let's
evaluate each starting with…
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2. Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries Shows
a Decline in Worker Deaths
The Bureau of Labor Statistics on Aug. 20 released a report showing
a decline of 6 percent in worker fatalities in 2006. The good news was
tempered slightly, however, by increases in fatal falls, an increased
number of fatal incidents involving police officers and the highest
number of fatalities among African American workers since 1999.
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3. ASSE Suggest Changes To Proposed Confined
Space Standard
American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE) member Gary Lopez, CSP,
suggested changes for OSHA’s proposed Confined Spaces in Construction
Standard, a rule he said is complicated, introduces unnecessary new
terminology, inadequately addresses several important confined space
issues and fails to recognize current, widely understood safety
practices.
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4.OSHA Dispatches Extra Inspectors to NYC to
Investigate Construction Safety
For two weeks beginning July 23, OSHA will bring a dozen additional
inspectors into New York City to conduct proactive inspections of
high-rise construction sites, cranes and other locations to combat the
rise in the city’s construction fatalities. Twenty employees have died
in construction-related accidents in New York City since January.
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5. New OSHA Regional Emphasis Program Focuses
on Crane Safety
The OSHA Region VI office in Dallas, Texas, established a Regional
Emphasis Program (REP) covering employees in the construction industry
who perform crane operations. The program conducts safety inspections of
workplaces in Texas, Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma and sites in New
Mexico that are under federal OSHA jurisdiction.
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Featured Products
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The new Handi Klip™ uses a ball and socket joint that
allows both ends to rotate freely and features oversized jaws to fit
even the largest gloves. In those rare instances when a safety breakaway
is not needed or might not be advantageous, Handi Klip™ will
provide another quality alternative. www.gloveguard.com
MCR Safety introduces PGX1 Professional Grade Protective Goggles.
Four (4) styles feature design elements that include polycarbonate lens
and body with thermal plastic rubber (TPR) seal, multiple points of
indirect venting, chemical and splash protection, external liquid and
chemical diversion channel, and internal perspiration channel. Two
adjustable strap options are available including elastic or TPR as well
as two lens offerings in clear or gray. Call 800-955-6887 or visit www.mcrsafetyinfo.com ad code "OHCE7".
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Featured Link
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Learn more about earning a construction certification!
Information on the nationally-accredited Safety Trained Supervisor (STS)
and Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST) programs is
available at www.cchest.org (click on "STS" and "CHST").
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Can You Hear Me Now?
Quantifying Noise, Assessing Exposure, & Evaluating Results
Click HERE to Register for this
informative live webinar.
The human ear is an intricate, highly sensitive yet incredibly durable
system with extraordinary capabilities. Noise surrounds us at all
times, including in the workplace, while commuting, as we are
entertained, and even as we try to rest. It is not surprising that
noise
is one of the most pervasive health hazards found in our
lives.
This one hour presentation will look at the importance of measuring
noise, discuss various noise assessment methods, and provide a look at
sample noise results. The webinar is designed to discuss sound
measurement for hearing conservation program exposure assessment
through
both noise dosimetry and task-based analysis, measures for noise
control
applications and environmental or community noise metrics.
Webinar Objectives:
- Establish the importance of noise measurement and assessment
- List various noise metrics and their application
- Discuss advantages and disadvantages of various noise
measures
- Acquaint yourself with good practice noise assessment steps
- Identify helpful standards and resources for noise measurement
information
- Present examples of noise measurements that are misleading
Who Should Attend:
- Occupational Health and Safety Practitioners
- Safety Professionals & Managers
- Measurement Technicians
- Supervisors
- Team Leaders
- Managers
Register Now!
DATE: Thursday, August 21, 2008
TIME: 2:00 PM ET/11:00 AM PT
Guest Presenter:
James Banach, Executive Vice President, Quest Technologies, a 3M
Company
Sponsored by: Quest Technologies, a 3M Company
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 Ergonomics and the Aging Work
Force
Cindy Roth, CEO of Ergonomic Technologies Corp., shares her thoughts on
ergonomics and the aging work force; Associate Editor Katherine Torres
reports from Washington, D.C. on a proposed measure to protect workers
from combustible dust explosions; and Dr. James Herdegen of the Sleep
Science Center at the University of Illinois at Chicago explains how
sleep deprivation can impact worker safety and productivity. Download or Listen Here.
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SafetyLive TV
Tune in daily to see company video programs, product demonstrations,
reports from industry trade shows and interviews with newsmakers.
Have a video to share?
Click HERE to find out how to get your video
on SafetyLive TV!
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Did you miss the Webcast? It's not too
late!
Is Safety About Achieving Success or Avoiding
Failure?
We have defined safety for so long as the lack of accidents that
we are beginning to lose sight of the objective. When accidents go away
for a while is it because of safety success or is it simply luck or
normal variation? This webinar explores what safety might look like
rather than simply the lack of accidents.
Learn the ten signs that safety is at work in your organization and how
to tell if the accidents are responding to your efforts or other
forces.
Presented by Terry L. Mathis, CEO, ProAct Safety, Inc. Terry is
a former Director of Training for Coca-Cola where he developed several
innovative approaches to safety. He has since worked for two of
the major safety consulting companies before starting ProAct Safety
(formerly Integrated Performance Technologies), Inc. in 1994. He
is a veteran of over 700 safety improvement projects in 18 countries
and 12 languages, has spoken at ASSE (2001, 2002, 2004, 2005, 2006,
2007, and 2008), ASSE's Regional Conferences and Seminar Fest, National
Quarry Safety Association (2000), Human Resource Safety Conference
(1999) and various other safety and training functions. He is a
professional member of ASSE.
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