2002 Golf outing was a success!

Our first annual golf outing was a huge success! We had a wonderful time! We would like to sincerely thank all of the companies who participated and donated their time, a prize, or money. Also, a big THANK YOU to Lee Edson and The Lynx Golf Course in Otsego for helping to make the day even more enjoyable.

Congratulations to the following companies who placed at this years outing:

1stBrent Bassett, David Steger, Mark Hausermann, and Jeff Chaney of BDN Industrial Hygiene Consultants, Inc.

3rdSteve Breidinger, Marc Curry, Tony Hummerding, and Mic Collier of Enbridge Energy

5thRandy Walls of Hanson Cold Storage, Rocky Boyer of Checker Motors, Steve Lotz and Jeff Pernie of Austin Company.

Last, but had the most funChristine Harper, Larry Harper, Tara Forrester, and Dave Carr of Radisson Hotel.

We are hoping to have another fundraiser this winter. If anyone has any ideas, we are all ears. Please call Mae at 1-800-704-7676 or e-mail to council@scwmi.org.

Breakfast Meetings are Back

We heard your requests and have scheduled our breakfast meetings again beginning in August. We will be having them in Kalamazoo, Battle Creek, St. Joe / Benton Harbor, and Grand Rapids. All meetings run from 7:30 to 9 AM.

This is the schedule through December by location.

KalamazooPerkins Family Restaurant

· September 4thLt. Randy Coplin of Michigan State Police, Motor Carrier Division about commercial vehicle laws & regulations.

· October 2ndMicshall Patrick of MIOSHA will be giving a MIOSHA update.

· November 6thRick Villa, President of Villa Environmental will be speaking about indoor air quality & environmental issues.

· December 4thJohn Austin, PhD from Western Michigan University will speaking about behavior based safety and ergonomics.

Battle CreekKCC R-MTC

· September 13thJohn Austin, PhD from Western Michigan University will speaking about behavior based safety and ergonomics.

· October 15thRick Villa, President of Villa Environmental will be speaking about indoor air quality & environmental issues.

· November 14th-Lt. Randy Coplin of Michigan State Police, Motor Carrier Division about commercial vehicle laws & regulations.

· December 10thClark Kahn, President of EOCT about ISO 14000

St. Joseph / Benton HarborCornerstone Chamber of Commerce

· September 17thClark Kahn, President of EOCT about forensic analysis of 9/11.

· October 22ndLt. Randy Coplin of Michigan State Police, Motor Carrier Division about commercial vehicle laws & regulations.

· November 20thMicshall Patrick of MIOSHA will be giving a MIOSHA update.

Grand RapidsJerrys Country Inn

· September 26thSpeaker and topic are undecided

· October 30thSpeaker and topic are undecided.

To sign up, ask questions, or volunteer to speak at a meeting, call or e-mail Mae at the Council.

It will be $15 for members & $20 for non-members.

Scaffolds: Safety In Construction

Taken From MIOSHA NEWS, Summer 2002 (Vol.6, No.3)

Written by Tom Swindlehurst, Construction Safety Consultant, CET Division

A scaffold is defined in Part 12 of MIOSHA Construction Safety Standards as a temporary elevated platform, either supported or suspended, including its supporting system and points of anchorage that is used for supporting employees, materials, or both. There are four main categories of scaffolds: suspended, mobile, floor and ground supported, and auxiliary supported scaffolds. Each of these main categories contains many subcategories and types, which are widely used in construction today.

FOUR COMMON SCAFFOLD HAZARDS:

(In order of frequency)

1. Falls from elevation, due to lack of fall protection.

2. Collapse of the scaffold, caused by instability or overloading.

3. Being struck by falling tools, work materials, or debris.

4. Electrocution, principally due to proximity of the scaffold o overhead power lines.

With regard to incidents that occur involving scaffolds, MIOSHA statistics show that the number one cause of fatal incidents, as well as incidents in general, is falls. Falls can occur at any time during the construction and use of scaffolds, including during access, erection, dismantling, and general use of scaffolds.

Scaffolds can be used safely if users are willing to invest some time and effort into preparation. This preparation results not only in safety, but also in savings. According to the National Safety Council, every dollar invested in safety by a company will result in a four to six dollar return, in the form of direct or indirect savings. In addition, this preparation is required by MIOSHA standards. Rule R4084.0114 (1) states that companies must develop, coordinate, and maintain a safety plan.

In conclusion, if scaffold training and safety information is included in every companys training program, the number of scaffold accidents and fatalities will be dramatically reduced. A reduction in accidents saves employers time, worry, and money, as well as promoting the safety and welfare of employees. Remember: Safety is everyones responsibility.

Six Keys to Scaffold Safety

1. Training: allow only those employees trained in hazard identification and in proper work practices for the specific type of scaffold being used.

2. Erection of Scaffolds: scaffolds must be erected per MIOSHA and manufacturers specifications and maintained accordingly.

3. Access: provide employees with a safe means of access to the scaffold, train employees in proper use of access method.

4. Fall Protection: provide training and equipment necessary for employees when required by MIOSHA and maintain the use of the equipment.

5. Falling Object Protection: provide training in specification, installation, and maintenance of protection.

6. Inspection: inspects scaffolds daily before using them; check guard rails, connecters, fastening, platforms, tie-ins, and bracing.

The New MIOSHA Steel Erection Standard

Taken from MIOSHA News, Summer 2002 (Vol.6, No.3)

Written by Rick Mee, Chief, Construction Safety Division

Randy was a thirty-something ironworker who, like many of us, reported to work in the morning with the expectation of returning home that afternoon. His job that day was to install metal decking that would form the roof of the building he was working to complete. In most respects this day was not unlike other workdays when he labored in the pursuit of his construction trade.

He didnt go home that afternoon. He never made it home again. Randy became a statistic when he fell 26 feet from his work location in the structural steel framework on which he was installing metal decking. He died from the injuries caused by his fall.

This scenario isnt about Randy. He was one of many ironworkers who have fallen to their death while performing steel erection work. His was also one of many fatal falls that occurred without violating any fall protection provisions of the MIOSHA standards.

Thats right! Randy was working 26 feet above the ground installing metal decking and no method of fall protection was required to protect him. There have been too many Randys.

A recent five-year study showed 18 ironworkers died as a result of falls, but in 10 of those cases no fall protection had been required by the steel erection standard. That is changing in Michigan.

Federal OSHA recently completed promulgation of an entirely new standard for steel erection. They started with a clean sheet of paper, the concept that the number of ironworker deaths and injuries was unacceptable, and a new standard-development process similar to that used in Michigan construction standards for over 35 years.

The Steel Erection Negotiated Rulemaking Advisory Committee (SENRAC), was an appointed group of steel erection experts composed of labor and industry representatives changes with developing a new federal standard to enhance the protection of workers involved in steel erection activities.

MIOSHAs state plan agreement with federal OSHA requires Michigan to either adopt the new federal standard or a state version that is at least as effective as the federal standard. In the case of the new federal subpart R, the SENRAC Steel Erection standard, a very good basic format and construction user terminology was part of the standard. It was a federal standard that was mostly compatible with MIOSHA construction standards.

Fire Fighting Rule Revisions

MIOSHA Revised Part 74, Fire Fighting, Effective December 5, 2001

Taken from MIOSHA News, Spring 2002 (Vol.6, No. 2)

Written by: Deward Beeler, Region 3 Supervisor, Michigan Fire Fighters Training Council, Michigan State Police Fire Marshal Division

And Lee Jay Kueppers, Safety Consultant, Consultation Education & Training Division

Michigan has a long and proud history of recognizing the dangers faced by firefighters. MIOSHA revised Part 74, Fire Fighting, effective December 5, 2001. It was revised to keep pace with the latest national consensus practices and technological advances in equipment. Since 1977, this standard has been unique in its scope: All publicly employed municipal firefighters are covered, be they full-time, part-time, or volunteer. Federal OSHA has no such rule.

This article provides a summary of significant changes to Part 74. In January, the Standards Division mailed a copy to 1,500 Michigan fire stations.

Rule 7415, Fire Station Safety, revisions require all sleeping quarters to be equipped with a carbon monoxide detection device, as well as the previously required smoke detector.

Rule 7433, hoods are now mandated for all Michigan firefighters who are engaged in, or exposed to, fire hazards of emergency operation. Previous to this edition, hoods were not required, although they were commonly supplied by many fire departments.

Rule 7432, an employer must provide coats and trousers, or a protective coverall to all employees who engage in, or are exposed to, fire hazards of emergency operations.

Rule 7433, requires fire departments to provide primary head, face, and eye protection appropriate for a specific hazard to all employees exposed, or potentially exposed.

Rule 7431 revisions provide that all fire departments must implement procedures for inspecting and servicing personal protective equipment, particularly following fires or emergency usage. In addition, Rule 7431 requires that there be a procedure to determine whether a piece of personal protective equipment should be repaired or replaced, with needed repairs made in compliance with the manufacturers recommendations.

Rule 7440 requires fire departments to provide and enforce the use of a PASS system whenever a firefighter is using a self-contained breathing apparatus while engaged in structural fire fighting operations. According to many sources, PASS systems are already used across the state. Now they are mandated by Michigans worker protection rules.

Rule 7423, Fire Apparatus with Elevating Platforms, and 7424, Aerial Apparatus, revisions further clarify safety guidelines in the safe operation of these pieces of equipment.

Rule 7442 now requires that chain saws shall be used that are specifically designed for fire fighting operations to cut holes in roofs, floors, and walls.

Rule 7463 now requires that all life safety rope systems comply with the most current NFPA standard, being NFPA 10983, the 1995 edition. Specific inspection provisions are mandated for synthetic ropes.

Rule 7451 better clarifies what must be in written procedures for emergency operations, which must include provisions for an incident commander and a nationally recognized incident management system.

Please keep in mind, the above article summarizes the revisions to Part 74, but does not discuss the entire document. It is each municipal fire departments responsibility to be in compliance with the entire rule, as well as other MIOSHA rules such as Firefighter Right-to-Know.

SCWMI will be having a seminar on the Part 74 Revisions.

Date: December 5th, 2002

Time: 8:30 AM to 3 PM

Location: Gilmore Center at

Bronson Hospital, Kalamazoo

Cost: $35 / Member & Non-Member

Presenter: Lee Jay Kueppers, MIOSHA

Call 1-800-704-7676 to register.

Management Briefing Luncheon

Sponsored by: Southwest Michigan Quality Council & SCWMI

Date: September 11th, 2002

Time: 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM

Location: Kalamazoo Public Library

3rd FloorVan Deusen Room

Fee: $25

Speaker: Doug Earle, Director Bureau of Safety & Regulation, MIOSHA

Doug will be discussing the effects of early retirement on the system along with a general MIOSHA update.

Dont miss this opportunity to hear what effect these changes could have on your industry!

On this day of remembrance, we hope each person touched by this tragedy is finding

health, happiness and comfort during their time of grief.

You can register 3 ways:

Contact Rhonda Wright at the Quality Council at

(269) 381-4000

Contact the Safety Council for West Michigan at

(269) 344-6189 or 1-800-704-7676

Details on Upcoming Events...

To register or ask questions about any of the following events, please call us at 1-800-704-7676

Safety & Health Administrator Course

Dates: October 3rd, 10th & 17th

Time: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Location: Howard Johnson

2860 M-139, Benton Harbor

(Exit 28 off I-94)

Fee: $105.00 (includes breakfast,

lunch and program materials)

About the Program:

This three day seminar will provide important information that will help employers and employees reduce costly workplace accidents and injuries.

Topics discussed will include:

Safety Basics and Program Implementation

· MIOSHA Recordkeeping

· Accident Analysis and Investigation

· Overview of Selected General Industry Standards

· Organizing the Safety and Health Program Case Study

· Introduction to Industrial Hygiene

· Overview of Selected Health Standards

How to Develop & Maintain a Safety Plan

Date: October 8, 2002

Time: 9 AM to 4 PM

Location: Lawrence Education CenterBorgess

Cost: $250 ( group & member discounts available)

Presenter: Brent D. Rector, Attorney, Miller, Johnson, Snell & Cummiskey

Attend this comprehensive one-day seminar and learn everything you need to know to develop and maintain a safety program for your workplacefrom MIOSHA rules and regulations to special considerations, including workplace violence.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

· How MIOSHA works

· How to set up a safety program

· How to limit liability for workplace injuries

· How to comply with MIOSHA/OSHA recordkeeping rules

· What tools are available to set up a safety program

· How to deal with workplace audits and inspections

· And much more!

4th Annual Western Michigan Plant

Engineering & Maintenance Show and Conference

Where:

DeltaPlex 2500 Turner NW

Grand Rapids, MI

When:

Wednesday, October 16th

Thursday, October 17th

Time: Exhibit Hours

Wed: 10am to 4pm

Thurs: 10am to 3pm

Conference Hours:

Go to www.Proshows.com/wmpe

There are 3 ways to register:

Web: www.ProShows.com/wmpe

Fax: (480) 443-8767

Mail: PMB 497, 6501 E. Greenway Pkwy. #102

Scottsdale, AZ 85254

If you dont receive your badge by mail, please check in on-site. Inform a typist that you have already sent in your registration. If you would like a FREE VIP Tickets, please call us at 1-800-704-7676

Occupational Illness & Injury:

Prevention, Management & Trends Conference

When: October 17, 18, & 19, 2002

Where: Spectrum Health Butterworth Campus

Grand Rapids, MI

Topics to be covered:

· Trends in workers compensation

· Regulatory Updates

· Legal Aspects of Work-Related Injuries

· Injury Prevention & Wellness

· Effective Communication in the Return-to-Work Process

· Job Analysis & Ergonomics

· Functional Capacity Evaluation

· Applications of Return to Work Programs

Who Should Attend?

· Safety Professionals

· Case Managers

· Employers / Human Resources & Risk Managers

· Rehabilitation Providers

· Occupational Health Providers

· Students

For more information or to register call Spectrum Health Rehabilitation & Sport Medicine Services at (616) 391-7791

Principles of Occupational

Safety & Health Course

Dates: November 5, 12, 19, 26

Time: 8 AM to 4 PM

Location: TBA

Cost: $1,025 Member

$1,200 Non-Member

The POSH course is an introductory training program designed to assist participants in developing an understanding of basic occupational safety and health terminology, principles, and practices. Designed and delivered in modules, the coursework focuses on current occupational safety and health issues. For Example:

· Safety Communication

· Incident reporting and investigation

· Recordkeeping

· Safety Inspections

· Ergonomics

· Personal Protective Equipment

· New Employee Orientation

· Safety Management System

· Industrial Hygiene / Occupational Health

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

This National Safety Council course is primarily geared to team leaders, middle managers, human resource personnel, safety and health committee members, and other employees who have recently been appointed to safety and health responsibilities or are seeking a refresher course in basic safety and health principles.

You will receive two valuable reference materials from the Accident Prevention Manual series:

· Engineering & Technology

· Administration & Programming