The Newsletter of the Lake County Safety Council

Volume 9 - Issue 8 August, 2004

Sponsored by the BWC Division of Safety & Hygiene

Thanks again to the following companies who joined us at our June 18, 2004 monthly meeting (there was no meeting in July): 3M American Red Cross Avery Dennison Beverly J. Cowles, Architect BWC Caraustar Custom Packaging Carter Diamond Tool City of Painesville Electric City of Painesville WWTP City of Willoughby Commercial Anodizing Concorde Castings Eltech Systems First Energy PNPP Fisher Safety Fredon Corporation Hanahan & Associates Heartland of Mentor High Tech Performance Trailers Lake County Board MR/DD Lake County Plating Lake Metroparks Lincoln Electric Mentor Area Chamber of Commerce Madison Library Mentor Lumber Morley Library OSI Sealants PCC Airfoils, SMP PET Processors R.T. & T. Ranpak Red Wing Shoe Store Rutherford’s Landing South Shore Controls Stewart Lodge Willoughby Eastlake Public Library Willow Hill Industries Wiseco Piston

Please Join us at our next monthly meeting on: Friday, August 20, 2004 at Dino’s “How Safety Affects Your Bottom Line”

presented by Joseph Hallal, Code Three Risk Management Call 440-946-6777 before August 13, 2004

$12.00 reporting members……$15.00 non-reporting members

“How Safety Affects Your Bottom Line” The Safety Professional of today’s market can no longer be limited to verse and chapter of the various safety codes and regulations. Rather, he/she must embody the understanding and possess the knowledge that their contribution is key to the success of the overall organization. This has been the mission statement for Joseph Hallal and his com-pany, Code Three Risk Management, for the past 9 years. Many companies, when considering the cost of a safety program, limit themselves to examination of potential OSHA fines and/or sanctions and what their investment will be to minimize exposure to these types of costs. In reality, this approach dramatically increases the potential costs to a particular company as it does not take into account all of the associated costs and/or expenses that can be eliminated. Moreover, implementing a “compliance driven” safety program is typically counter-productive and produces little return on investment. Good risk management addresses all of the associated costs which are inclusive of, but not limited to, lost time injuries, lost time illnesses, workers comp expenses/premiums, legal fees, administrative fees, pro-duction loss, property liability and insurance, health care benefits and fines from local, state or federal agencies. The program—”How safety affects your bottom line” will briefly ex-amine these components and will examine ways to keep your firm “in the black”.

Steering Committee

Council Director Ken Takacs

City of Painesville Fire Dept. 440-392-5850

Past Director Don Ware

Retired Avery Dennison

Chamber Liaison & Editor Marie Pucak Linda Reed

Mentor Area Chamber of Commerce 440-946-2625

Committee Members Louis Falk

Painesville Chamber of Commerce 440-357-7572

J. Neal Fraser First Energy PNPP

440-280-5142

Bryan Hudgins Avery Dennison-Reflective

440-358-3983

Ed Kucia Carter Diamond Tool

440-946-7800

Michael Milroy Lake County MR/DD

440-350-5051

Sandi Raines American Red Cross

440-352-3171

Bob Siktberg Lincoln Electric 216-383-2141

Nita Zidonis Dr. Hanahan & Associates

440-354-4747

Lake County Chambers’ of Commerce 440-946-2625

If your company is a reporting member

and you would like to take an active role in the Lake County Safety Council by at-tending our monthly meetings as well as

serving on the Steering Committee please contact Linda Reed at 440.946.2625

Do we have your email address? Send your email address to linda@mentorchamber.org so we may send you meeting reminders and other important information. Thanks!

“ Digging Down Can Be Dangerous ” A Cable company installation crew in St. Cloud, Minnesota

struck and ruptured an underground gas pipeline, resulting in

a natural gas leak and an explosion causing four fatalities and

several other injuries.

A new bulletin issued by OSHA, available at www.osha.gov,,

advises contractors on hazards associated with striking un-

derground gas lines during excavation work. The advisory

informs employers and employees about OSHA’s requir e-

ments intended to prevent damage to underground utilities.

Keep in mind that underground utilities include not only gas

lines, but also electrical conductors, water and sewer lines.

Visit the Ohio Utilities Protection Service (OUPS) Web site

at www.oups. org for information, including many promotional

materials. Call OUPS two days before digging at 800-362-

2764. It’s the law.

OSHA Lifts Temporary Suspension of Respiratory Protection Rule Enforcement (taken from OSHA Quick Takes July 15, 2004, Volume 3, Issue 14)

On July 1, 2004 OSHA lifted the temporary suspension of enforcing new provisions of the respiratory protection standard for establish-ments required to provide respirators for protection from potential exposure to tuberculosis. The agency announced a 6 month phase-in period in January to allow affected employers time to comply with the additional requirements, including revising respiratory protection programs, conducting annual respiratory fit testing, and performing a medical evaluation and annual training for employers using respirators. OSHA will provide compliance assistance to help health care facilities and others comply with the require ments.

Call Before You Dig!

October 15, 2004

Registration Form (on back)

Bring your CEO to Breakfast 7:30am to 8:30am Join James Conrad, Administrator/CEO of the Bureau of Workers’ Compensation as he gives an update on current issues impacting Ohio’s workers comp system. He will also be discussing programs that the Bureau offers employers throughout the state to help create a safer work environment as well as helping companies save on their premium costs.

CEO Breakfast & Seminar 7:30am to 11:30pm ! Workers Comp Update -Presented by James Conrad, CEO of the Bureau of Workers’

Compensation will be giving us an update on current issues impacting Ohio’s workers comp system. He will also be discussing programs that the Bureau offers employers throughout the state to help create a safer work environment as well as helping companies save on their premium costs.

! Concealed Carry Law – Presented by Deputy Keith Rohrbaugh, Lake County Sheriff’s Office.

On April 8th, 2004 Ohio became the 46th state to have the concealed carry law. Company owners should begin to prepare now for what this new law means for their business. Under the new law, private employers may either prohibit or allow the carrying of concealed handguns onto any part of their property through a workplace rule, policy or practice.

! Crisis in your Workplace, Are you Prepared for the Psychological Fallout? Presented by

Lauren Carter, MSSA, LISW, CEAP of Advanced Comprehensive Training Solutions. In today’s workplace we are faced with crisis events called critical incidents…these incidents can overwhelm your employee’s ability to cope, resulting in lost productivity, increased sick time and possible increased turnover. Lauren is a debriefer for business and industry and will bring you the benefit of her experience to prepare you for the psychological reactions of possible critical incidences such as death/suicide of an employee, bomb scares, robberies and violence. You will learn how your company can handle these situations to promote healing and goodwill.

Monthly Luncheon Meeting 11:30am to 1:00pm ! Are You in Compliance? Presentation on NFPA70E standards and the proper personal protective

equipment (PPE) for Arc Flash Protection. Presented by Brent Roynon, North Safety Products

Registration/Confirmation Registration deadline is September 30, 2004. Confirmations will be mailed or faxed to all that register. If you need to cancel, please cancel no later than one week prior to the date to receive a full refund. Please let us know of any special needs when registering. Meeting Location: Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites LaMalfa, 5783 Heisley Road, Mentor, OH 44060 Fees Amount # CEO Breakfast with Mr. James Conrad (7:30 am to 8:30) Quantity Due

$15.00 per person reporting member companies _______ _______ $25.00 per person non-reporting member companies _______ _______

# CEO Breakfast & Seminar (7:30 am to 11:30 am) $20.00 per person reporting member companies _______ _______ $30.00 per person for non-reporting member companies _______ _______

# CEO Breakfast, Seminar & Lunch (7:30 am to 1:00) $35.00 per person reporting member companies _______ _______ $45.00 per person reporting member companies _______ _______

# Lunch with speaker Brent Roynon (11:30 am to 1:00 pm) $15.00 per person reporting member companies _______ _______ $25.00 per person non-reporting member companies _______ _______

Send applicable fee and completed registration form to: Lake County Safety Council, 7547 Mentor Avenue, Suite 302, Mentor, OH 44060

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Many Thanks to our SponsorMany Thanks to our SponsorMany Thanks to our SponsorMany Thanks to our Sponsor First Energy Corporation First Energy Corporation First Energy Corporation First Energy Corporation

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Community Education Division – Fall 2004

OO SS HH AA - - TRAINING THAT MAKES THE DIFFERENCE

H A Z W O P E R (8-HR Refresher in the Handling of

Hazardous Materials for General Industry) $95 1 session Wed 9/22 Linstra, J

SEC: 70049SC 7:45 am - 5:00 pm

Selected Summaries of Topics

Regulatory Review DOT - EPA - OSHA

• Specific Standards • Definitions • Hazardous Waste Characterization and Codes

Toxicology of Hazardous Substances • Terminology • Means of Exposure • Toxicological Terminology Scale Communication and Use of Material Safety Data Sheets • Typical Formatting • Communicates Safety and Environmental Controls

Packaging, Labeling, Storing and Shipping - HM Rating

System and HW Labeling

• Hazard Rating Systems • Types of Labels and How to Read Them • HW Labeling Requirements

Types of Hazards • Hazard Assessment • Chemical • Potential Site Hazards

Personal Protective Equipment/Respirators • Keys to Selection • Four Types of Protection • Need for Respirator

Release and Spil l Responses • Spill Control - Decontamination Methods - Levels of • Decontamination -Emergency Response Guidebook Use

Site Specific Aspects of Review

Participation in addressing site specific issues, may depend on the amount of information supplied by the client or participants in advance of the training date.

OSHA 10-HR GUIDE TO COMPLIANCE COURSE FOR

GENERAL INDUSTRY $395 2 sessions Tue/Wed 8/24-8/25 Linstra, J

SEC. 95689SC 8:00 am – 4:30 pm $395 4 sessions Tue/Thu 9/28-10/7 Linstra, J

SEC: 70050SC 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Selected Summaries of Topics

Safety and Heal th Programs • Benefits • Hazard Assessment • Assign Responsibility • Inspections • Major Elements

Walk ing & Work ing Sur faces • General Housekeeping • Aisles • Passageways • Floor and Wall Openings • Open-sided Floors, Stairs, and Portable & Fixed Ladders

Means of Egress and Fire Protect ion • General Requirements • Exit Components & Access • Capacity Limitations

Elect r ica l • Electricity and Electrical Terms • Workplace Dangers • Sources • Common Electrical Hazards Relative to OSHA Standards

Chemica l Hazard Communicat ion • Hazard Communication Rule • Guidelines for Compliance • Hazard Evaluation • Identify Hazardous Chemicals in Workplace • Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) • Adequacy of Facility HC Plan • Container Labeling

H a z a r d o u s M a t e r i a l s • Compressed Gases • Storage • Controls and Use • Hazards-Safety • Identification • Precautions

Flammables and Combust ib les • Hazards • Storage • Fire Control • Electrical Standards • Other Standards of Practice

Mach inery and Mach ine Guard ing • Overview and Applications of the Standard • Review Classifications of Safeguards • Describe the Hazards and Types of Mechanical Motions and Actions

Emergency Act ion Plans • Who Needs an Emergency Action Plan • The Emergency Response Team (ERT) • Duties of Emergency Response Team

Attend these OSHA approved voluntary compliance training from an OSHA authorized trainer…

Course Benefits: * Heighten Your Awareness Towards Compliance * Increase Your Knowledge of the Standards * Recognize Potential Hazards and Violations * Helpful Insights on OSHA Inspections * Keep Accurate Records * Information and Training Helps for Employees

Safety and Training Immediately Adds Savings to Your Bottom Line !

• Improve Morale • Improve Quality • Return On Investment • Increase Earnings Per Share• Improve Human Resources Issues

• Minimize ( i f not Remove ) Production Disruption – Missed Delivery of Product

W a t c h m a n S e r v i c e ss m i s s u e s a c e r t i f i c a t e o f a c c o m p l i s h m e n t

Upon course completion, in addition to a manual, trainees fulfilling the course requirements will receive from the U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Voluntary Compliance Course Completion Cards (Processing time approximately four (4) to six (6) weeks), which will demonstrate your efforts and be useful in OSHA inspections.

Lakeland Community College ** Community Learning Division ** Summer/Fall 2004

HAZWOPER ANNUAL REFRESHER and OSHA 10-HR GUIDE FOR GENERAL INDUSTRY

To view over 300 other Community Learning classes, check the website at www.lakelandcc.edu/comeduc/

or

If you would like to receive a Noncredit Fall 2004 Schedule, call 440-525-7057

REGISTRATION In Person: Registrations are processed at the Main Campus at the Admissions office at the main entrance of A-Building. Telephone: Register by phone using VISA, MasterCard, or Discover. Call 440-525-7116, 440-525-7812, or toll free 1-800-589-8520. Mail this form and check payable to: Lakeland Community College Registration 7700 Clocktower Dr. Kirtland OH 44094-5198. FAX: FAX your registration to 440-525-7651. (Only registrations with credit card numbers or PO forms can be faxed.) Online: www.lakelandcc.edu

COMMUNITY LEARNING DIVISION OSHA for General Industry - Summer/Fall 2004 One participant per form. Please copy for more registrations. Please Print Lakeland ID # ________________________________ or S.S. # ________________________ Birthdate_________ (For new students) Name (Last)________________ First ________________ Home Mailing Address (Street) ________________________________________________ City_____________________ State ______ Zip_________ Phone (Home) ( ) ___________ E-Mail_____________ Business _____________________________________ Business Address _________________________________ City ____________________ State ________ Zip _______ Bus Phone ( ) _____________ E-mail ______________ PO No. _________________ Check Enclosed _______ ________VISA ______MasterCard ______Discover Exp. Date ________ Card No _____________________ Signature ______________________________________ Section # ___________SC Section # ____________ SC

Course fmade onor prior descriptio

Drop/Refund Policyees are refundable if the request is e week prior to the first class meeting, to deadline date, if mentioned in n.

The Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation Division of Safety & Hygiene Training Center offers 57 occupational safety, health, and ergonomic courses in ten locations statewide. All courses are offered at no additional cost to Ohio employers who pay into the Ohio workers’ compensation insurance fund. Courses are designed to emphasize practical application of safety principles, to help develop a safety culture, and to provide current and proposed standards for regulatory compliance.

For more information or to register, call 1-800-OHIOBWC, option 2, 2. Or log onto ohiobwc.com, select safety services.

August - October 2004 Code Course Title Length GEN314 Accident Analysis 1.0 day IHY205 Asthma! Is Your Company At Risk? 1.0 day SAF103 Basic construction Safety 4.5 days GEN375 Behavior Based Safety Systems 1.0 day IHY220 Bloodborne Pathogens 0.5 day IHY214 Confined Space Assessment and Work 2.0 days GEN311 Controlling Costs through Claims Management 1.0 day GEN310 Controlling Workers’ Compensation Costs 1.0 day GEN360 Effective Safety Teams 1.0 day SAF107 Electrical Hazard Recognition and Abatement 3.5 days ERG218 Ergonomics Applied 3.0 days ERG210 Ergonomics Basic 1.0 day ERG219 Ergonomics Developing an Effective Process 1.0 day SAF114 Fall Hazard Recognition, Avoidance and Protection 2.0 days GEN380 First Aid in the Workplace 1.0 day GEN101 Fundamentals of an Effective Safety and Health Program 2.0 days IHY225 Got Mold? 1.0 day IHY212 Hazard Communication 1.5 days IHY317 Hazardous Waste Operations - Awareness 0.8 day IHY335 Hazardous Waste Operations - Operations 2.0 days IHY319 Hazardous Waste Operations - Refresher 1.0 day IHY318 Hazardous Waste Operations - Technician 3.0 days SAF124 Job Safety Analysis 1.0 day IHY230 Laboratory Safety 1.0 day SAF109 Lockout/Tagout and Safety-Related Work Practices 0.5 day SAF106 Machine Guarding Basics 0.5 day GEN126 Measuring Safety Performance 1.0 day SAF105 Mechanical Power Press 2.0 days GEN320 OSHA Recordkeeping 1.0 day SAF120 Personal Protective Equipment Selection Criteria 1.0 day SAF307 Powered Industrial Trucks Training Program 1.0 day IHY209 Respiratory Protection 2.5 days KID100 Safety Works for Kids 1.0 day SWI006 Safety Works for Industry Module 1 0.5 day SWI004 Safety Works for Industry Module 2 0.5 day SWI008 Safety Works for Industry Module 3 0.5 day SWI010 Safety Works for Industry Module 4 0.5 day SWI012 Safety Works for Industry Module 5 0.5 day SWI014 Safety Works for Industry Module 6 0.5 day SWI002 Safety Works for Industry Module 7 0.5 day SAF110 Scaffolding Safety 2.0 days GEN302 Train the Trainer 1.5 days SAF112 Trenching and Excavation 3.0 days GEN316 Violence in the Workplace 0.5 day

House Ok’s Changes Favoring Employers Taken from—PIA Partner Link publication, Summer 2004 edition

The U.S. House of Representatives recently approved bills that would allow some employers additional time to contest safety citations and allow more companies to recoup attorneys’ fees if they prevail in contesting citations issued by the Occupational Safety and Health Administrations, The Associated Press reports. The House also approved an increase in the size of the Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission from three to five members and agreed to give the commission more authority. Republican Rep. Charlie Norwood proposed the set of employer-friendly bills. Proponents say the legislation would promote more cooperation between OSHA and businesses and increase small firms’ ability to compete. Democrats say the legislation would weaken worker protections, the news service reports. The AP notes that the proposal faces significant challenges in the Senate, where Democratic Senator Edward Kennedy is trying to increase OSHA’s enforcement powers. Under current rules, employers generally have 15 days to respond to OSHA citations. The approved legislation would allow the review commission to grant exceptions to the deadline when employers miss it because of “mistake, inadvertence, surprise or excusable neglect.” The approved legislation would allow small businesses to recoup attorney’s fees when they prevail in contesting OSHA citations, even if OSHA were “substantially justified” in its actions, the AP reports.

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Bureau publicizes list of non-compliant employers (information taken from BWC website, Current News)

In an effort to bring attention to employers that are not paying their workers’ comp premiums, the Ohio Bu-reau of Workers’ Compensation (BWC) has released the names of the top 150 Ohio businesses with lapsed work-ers’ compensation premium payments and is encouraging media outlets to print the names of these businesses. As of July 7, 2004, 1,710 Ohio businesses owing more than $1,000 let their BWC premiums reach a lapsed status. By not keeping coverage up to date, these businesses are breaking state law. “Employers that do not pay their fair share are cheating the system. Non-compliance is taken very seriously by BWC and its partners,” said James Conrad, Administrator and CEO. “Not only are businesses without cove r-age breaking the law, they are also showing their employees that workplace safety is not a priority.” According to Conrad, Ohio companies that fail to pay premiums not only hurt the workers’ compensation sys-tem, they also hinder Ohio’s economy.

To read the remainder of this article please visit www.ohiobwc.com

9/17/04 Topic: Responders to NYC Terrorist Attack Speaker: Michael Bopp, OSDOL-OSHA Location: Elk’s Lodge Sponsor: available….call for details

Mentor Area Chamber of Commerce 7547 Mentor Avenue, Suite 302

Mentor, OH 44060

Please join us at an upcoming meeting

Join us on October 15, 2004 (registration form enclosed) Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites—LaMalfa

10/15/04 7:30am to 11:30am CEO Event & 1/2 Day Seminar Sponsor: First Energy Corporation Topics include: You and your CEO will listen to a BWC Update by BWC Administrator James Conrad during breakfast Concealed Weapon Law by Lake County Sheriff’s Office Critical Incidents in the Workplace by Lauren Carter 10/15/04 11:30am to 1:00pm Regular Monthly Meeting Topic: Electrical Workplace Safety NFPA70E Speaker: Brent Roynon, North Safety Products Sponsor: available….call for details Costs are as follows: CEO Breakfast only (7:30 am to 8:30 am) $15.00 per person reporting member, $25.00 non reporting member Breakfast & Seminar (7:30 am to 11:30 am) $20.00 per person reporting member, $30.00 non reporting member Breakfast, Seminar & Lunch (7:30 am to 1:00 pm) $35.00 per person reporting member, $45.00 non reporting member Lunch & Speaker only (11:30 am to 1:00 pm) $15.00 per person reporting member, $25.00 non reporting member

11/19/04 Topic: Plant Tour & VPP Speaker: Julie Weiss, OSHA Location: Avery Dennison-CFF