In This IssueUpcoming IISC Events

A Message From the ExecutiveDirector

Community Enrichment Aw ardWinner

President's Aw ard Winners

Advanced Safety Certif icate

National Safety Stand-Dow n:To Prevent Falls inConstruction - May 7-11, 2018

From the Desk of the IISCTraining Department

Workers' Comp:...The UnseenCosts of Injuries

Roadw ay Safety:...WetWeather Driving Tips

OSHA:...Safe + SoundCampaign: Learn How to SpotHazards on the Job

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May 2018 - Vol. 23 - Issue 5

A Message From the Executive DirectorSpring is in the Air and We are Helping you Get Prepared for Free Happy May everyone!!

First all I want to thank all of the attendees, speakers, and vendorswho attended and participated in our 65th Annual ProfessionalDevelopment Conference & Expo in Coralville, Iowa. It was anexciting week for us, and we are glad that we got to reunite with oldfriends and meet new people. We are still compiling the finalnumbers so there is time to give your input. Please fill out theconference evaluation and remember to put April 10-12th, 2019 onyour calendar for the 66th Annual Professional DevelopmentConference in Dubuque, Iowa.

Spring is here and that also means thatNational Safety Month is around the corner.June is National Safety Month; a time tohighlight the leading causes of preventableinjury and death on a national scale, so wecan keep more people safe. One smallchange can make a big difference soplease join us and thousands oforganizations across the country as we workto ensure "No 1 Gets Hurt".

Each week during National Safety Month, the Iowa-Safety Council inconjunction with National Safety Council will spotlight an importanttopic in safety and provide resources that will help educate andengage employees and coworkers. Everyone can bring themessage home and into the community through weekly 5 MinuteSafety Talks, tip sheets and activities while addressing EmergencyPreparedness, Wellness, Falls, and Driving. Get your free materialsat NSM 2018.

Additionally the IISC will be holding a FREE EmergencyPreparedness class on June 25th in our office in West Des Moinesfrom 8:00 am - 4:00 pm. This course is available to members andnon-members but limited to 2 people per company and seats arelimited. Click here to register.

Adam LathropExecutive DirectorIowa-Illinois Safety Council

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Community Enrichment Award Winner

The 2017 Community Enrichment Award was presented to AtlanticCoca-Cola Bottling Company at the Annual Awards Luncheon onFriday, April 13, 2018 during IISC's Professional DevelopmentConference & Expo. Atlantic Bottling Company was awarded fortheir broad-based contributions to enrich environmental health andwell being throughout Iowa communities.

These contributions included partnering with the University of IowaStead Family Children's Hospital for the Iowa Touchdown for Kidsinitiative, sponsoring a tree to benefit Des Moines' Blank Children'sHospital at the annual Festival of Trees and Lights, partnering withthe City of Des Moines and Operation Downtown to create "RecycleDSM", and employees volunteering their time at Meals from theHeartland in Des Moines and at the Community Kitchen of NorthCentral Iowa in Mason City. The Des Moines and Ames branchesalso volunteered at the Ankeny Miracle League where AtlanticBottling Company also purchased and donated an electronicscoreboard for the field and donates Powerade products annuallyand the Cedar Rapids branch donated two pallets of bottled waterand eight additional pallets were provided at a discount tohurricane-ravaged areas in Texas and Florida. Employees of theMason City location, and their family members, also participated inthe Mason City Community Clean-Up in honor of Earth Day, anevent they have participated in for numerous years.

The awards committee had a tough decision to make as many IISCmembers made significant contributions to their communitiesthroughout 2017. Congratulations to Atlantic Coca-Cola BottlingCompany!

We would also like to thank the following companies for submittingapplications for the Community Enrichment Award:

Flexsteel Industries, Inc. - Dubuque, IAJohn Deere Davenport Works - Davenport, IA

Innovative Business Consultants - Sioux City, IAMonsanto - Clarion, IA

Rockwell Collins - Cedar Rapids, IARockwell Collins - Manchester, IA

Syngenta Seeds LLC - Jefferson, IAValero Renewables - Fort Dodge, IA

Does your company make an impact to the community? We want tohear about it! Applications can be submitted as early as August2018. Awards will be given at the 2019 Awards Luncheon next Aprilin Dubuque, Iowa.

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President's Award WinnersThe President's Award is awarded to five member organization

applicants who submitted hazard controls. These companies wereselected by the IISC Board of Directors President, President-Elect,and Past President for their outstanding contributions withcontrolling hazards and presented with their awards at theProfessional Development Conference & Expo Awards Luncheonon Friday, April 13, 2018 in Coralville, Iowa.

Congratulations to these companies for being awarded thePresident's Award!

Vactor Manufacturing - Streator, IL

Ergonomic ExposureEmployees exposed to heavy / vibrating impact wrench to stretchpump rods one at a time. Hydraulic system stretches all 4 rodssimultaneously with no exposure to ergonomic risk factors.

Syngenta Seeds, LLC - Jefferson, IA

Box Wash Robot InstallationUpon completion of soybean planting, seed dealers return emptybulk boxes to warehouse from prior sales season. Syngenta Seedsat Jefferson cleans 20,000+ bulk boxes every summer inpreparation of upcoming bagging season.This process was previously done by having employees stand onan elevated platform and manually clean each bulk box using a highpressure washer wand. Performing this task posed manyergonomic concerns and slip hazards while working in an elevatedheat stress environment.With project funding and support from Syngenta Engineering, arobot was installed in May 2017 to utilize automated technology toperform the box washing task. Not only was site personnel safetyimproved, but plant throughput efficiency increased as well.

Tri-City Electric Company - Davenport, IA

Upcoming IISC Events

Courses are taught in Des Moines, IA unlessotherwise stated.

May 3 - 4:Defensive Driving InstructorDevelopment Course

May 4: Defensive Driving 4 HourCourse

May 8-11:Fundamentals of IndustrialHygiene (ASC Course)

May 15-16:MOLINE, ILOSHA 10 Hr GeneralIndustry

May 15-18:MOLINE, ILOSHA 30 Hr GeneralIndustry

May 17:New Member WebinarHow to make the most outof your membership - newand current members

Fall Protection SystemOne of our projects included many rows of data servers thatrequired work to be performed on top of them with no available tie-off anchorage points. We determined that a fall protection systemmust be designed in order to properly tie-off. Using the existingceiling grid with known load-bearing capacity as well as unistrutand DBI continuous concrete insert anchors with carabiners, wewere able to design a system that allowed for adequate anchorageusing a double-legged lanyard and fall harness. The system usedthe strut to span between the existing grid and disperse the weightappropriately. This was sent for final approval and signed off by aprofessional engineer to ensure accuracy. After implementation, theemployees were able to properly tie-off and move about theelevated work area as needed while eliminating the risk of falls.

Flint Hills Resources - Dubuque, IA

Engineering Out Chemical ExposureRisk - As part of a production task, we identified a potentialspill/splash hazard associated with the process of filling a burettewith acid. Although appropriate PPE is worn while performing thistask, we didn't want to rely on the PPE as the last line of defenseand challenged ourselves to explore other potential controlmethods.

Mitigation - Understanding that PPE is the last line of defense, ourteam found a completely enclosed process that eliminates acidexposure while filling the burette. The enclosed system (shownabove) also has an overfill protection system-any acid over 50ml willtravel back down the plastic tube to the holding tank. In addition, theenclosed unit also has a bottom ring that prevents the containerfrom tipping over accidentally.

DuPont Pioneer - Renwick, IA

welcome!

May 22:Powered Industrial Truck & Train-the-Trainer

May 22:Aerial Lift Platforms & Train-the-Trainer

May 23:Confined Space Safety & Train-the-Trainer

May 23:Lockout/Tagout & Train-the-Trainer

May 24:OSHA 7005Public Warehousing andStorage

May 29 - June 1:BLOOMINGTON, ILPrinciples of OccupationalSafety & Health (ASCCourse)

June 5-8: SIOUX CITY, IASafety ManagementTechniques (ASC Course)

June 12:MOLINE, IL

Powered Industrial Truck&Train-the-Trainer

June 12:MOLINE, ILConfined Space Safety &Train-the-Trainer

June 13:MOLINE, ILMachine Guarding & Train-the-Trainer

June 13:MOLINE, ILLockout/Tagout & Train-the-Trainer

June 14:DAVENPORT, IALunch & LearnHow to create a moreeffective safety culture andengaged employees

June 20-22:Audiometric CertificationCourse (class size limited)

June 21:Audiometric RecertificationCourse (class size limited)

June 26:Team Safety (ASC Course)

Wheel Chock ImprovementProb lem (before improvement) - Wheel chocks were hard to see,making safety confirmation difficult. Also, from an ergonomicsstandpoint, bending and stooping were required to place andremove the chocks.

Improvement - Replacing all chocks with new style. Handle andsign make these very visible, even from a distance or lookingthrough a mirror. The handle also eliminates the need to bend astoop.

Benefits - Creates a safer environment by eliminating someergonomics concerns, and helping to make the chocks visible forboth the Pioneer employees and the truck drivers.

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All hazard control submissions from member companies can beviews in the Member's Only section at www.iisc.org.

For more information about Iowa-Illinois Safety Council's awardprogram, click here.

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Advanced Safety Certificate

IISC would like to congratulate Paiten Cavazos

for earning her Advanced Safety Certificate!

The Advanced Safety Certificate program (ASC) is designed tomaximize your effectiveness as a safety leader and help youestablish best safety practices for your organization. Course

June 27-29:First Aid InstructorDevelopment Course

June 29:First Aid/CPR/AED/BBP

July 10-13:DAVENPORT, IASafety ManagementTechniques (ASC Course)

July 17-18:OSHA 10 Hour GeneralIndustry

July 17-20:OSHA 30 Hour GeneralIndustry

July 24:Job Safety Analysis (ASC Course)

July 25-27:OSHA 2255 - Ergonomics(SSH Course)

July 31-Aug 2:OSHA 502 - Update forConstruction Industry (SSH Course)

See more at www.iisc.org

requirements include completing the 4-day Principles ofOccupational Safety & Health (POSH) and earning an additional5.2 CEUs by taking a combination of the following:

Safety Management Techniques 4 day - 2.6 CEUs Safety Training Methods 4 day - 2.6 CEUs Fundamentals of Industrial Hygiene 4 day - 2.6 CEUsIncident Investigation - 1 day - .65 CEUsSafety Inspections - 1 day - .65 CEUsTeam Safety - 1 day - .65 CEUsJob Safety Analysis - 1 day - .65 CEUsErgonomics: Managing for Results - 1 day - .65 CEUs

For more information on how YOU can earn your Advanced SafetyCertificate and take your safety career to the next level, click here.

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National Safety Stand-Down: To Prevent Falls inConstruction - May 7-11, 2018

Fatalities caused by falls from elevation continue to be a leadingcause of death for construction employees, accounting for 370 ofthe 991 construction fatalities recorded in 2016 (BLS data). Thosedeaths were preventable. The National Safety Stand-Down raisesfall hazard awareness across the country in an effort to stop fallfatalities and injuries.

What is a Safety Stand-Down?A Safety Stand-Down is a voluntary event for employers to talkdirectly to employees about safety. Any workplace can hold a stand-down by taking a break to focus on "Fall Hazards" and reinforcingthe importance of "Fall Prevention". Employers of companies notexposed to fall hazards, can also use this opportunity to have aconversation with employees about the other job hazards they face,protective methods, and the company's safety policies and goals. Itcan also be an opportunity for employees to talk to managementabout fall and other job hazards they see.

Who Can Participate?Anyone who wants to prevent hazards in the workplace canparticipate in the Stand-Down. In past years, participants includedcommercial construction companies of all sizes, residentialconstruction contractors, sub- and independent contractors,highway construction companies, general industry employers, theU.S. Military, other government participants, unions, employer'strade associations, institutes, employee interest organizations, andsafety equipment manufacturers.

For more informationvisit https://www.osha.gov/StopFallsStandDown/

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From the Desk of the IISC Training Department

Construction

With temperatures on the rise, construction is about to go into fullforce. Ground temperatures are climbing, so before we know it, thetransition from interior work to outdoor excavations, demolition, andclean-up work is right around the corner.

The first step to workplace safety at a construction site is to wearappropriate gear. Since spring is still rainy, and spring rains can becold, it's important to wear warm, waterproof clothing. Make sureyou wear breathable layers, a raincoat, and waterproof boots.Surfaces will be more slippery in the rain, so make sure that yourboots are not only waterproof but have good traction as well. PROTECT AGAINST CAVE-INSSpring warmth and moisture loosens the once-frozen ground. If youare excavating, this means that there's a higher chance that a trenchcould cave in. Luckily, there are measures you can take to preventthis from happening. When possible, use a trench box to supportthe sides of the excavation. Another way to ensure safety whileexcavating is to dig the hole so that the sides are properly sloped forthe soil type, which increases the stability of the sides of the hole.Remember, never cut corners on soil testing! KNOW WHEN TO WAIT IT OUTDuring intense rains and thunderstorms, it is sometimes better tojust wait out the storm. Flash flooding can result in fast soil erosionat a construction site. High winds and thunderstorms can heavilyendanger workers using scissor lifts or scaffolding. Even if you arein a heavy duty truck, you may want to park and wait for rain to stopso that you don't run the risk of getting stuck in the job site or havingan accident on your way there from poor visibility. It may seeminconvenient, but waiting a bit to finish the job is a wise choice toensure worker safety! We're all looking forward to warmer weather, that's for sure, butmaking the transition from the bitterly cold winter to warm rainyspring conditions has to be done carefully. Stay safe and have agreat and productive summer!

Eric ThompsonIISC Trainer/Consultanteric@iisc.org

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Workers' Comp: The Unseen Costs of Injuries

Workplace injuries impact thecost of workers' compensation,as well as your employees' well-being. Those injuries can alsolead to indirect and oftenunexpected costs. While lossesvary for each incident,unexpected expenses aretypically costlier than upfrontmedical care. EMC IndustrialHygienist Krista Scott saysrecognizing the true costs of workplace injuries, both direct andindirect, can be critical to your organization's profitability.

What Are Unexpected Costs?Unexpected or unseen costs are expenditures usually not coveredby insurance. They can affect nearly everyone in your organizationincluding the injured person, supervisors, other employees andadministrative departments. Your equipment, supplies, materialsand other tangible items may also be impacted by an injury.Depending on the cause, type and extent of an injury, unseen costsmay include:

Accident investigation and corrective actionsLost productivityAdministrative costs, such as the time spent dealing withpaperwork for OSHA and workers' compensationOSHA penaltiesHiring and training a temporary or permanent replacementworkerOvertime for employees picking up the extra workEquipment or property repair (i.e., building, vehicle, orproduct and material damage)Emergency supplies used during the accident or injuryLegal feesMorale of remaining workers and of the injured workerImpact on future insurance rates

Review the OSHA Safety Pays estimator for more details aboutdirect and indirect costs and to estimate indirect costs for an injury.

Insurance RatesOf the unexpected costs resulting from an injury, an insurance costincrease is the one that stands out, Krista notes. She works withorganizations to improve injury management practices as a way tokeep insurance costs down. Krista consistently notices howshocked managers are when they don't understand or anticipate aninsurance rate increase after multiple injuries. And because of theway premiums typically are calculated-using a 3-year rollingaverage-injuries cast a long shadow, says Krista. "It is anunwelcome surprise when managers discover that one bad yearaffects rates for three years."

Controlling CostsBeing proactive can help reduce all costs associated with injuries.Krista offers these action steps:

Create a comprehensive safety program. Avoiding injury isthe best way to lower associated costs. Develop a return to work program for injuredemployees. The sooner an employee comes back to work,the sooner you can bring the work environment back tonormal and reduce indirect costs, such as overtime for otheremployees or hiring replacement workers. A return-to-workprogram also minimizes the lost time reported on workers'compensation claims. While regulations vary by state, it'simportant to know and understand your state's no-lost-timepolicy and strive to get employees back within thattimeframe.

Build relationships with medical providers specializing inworkers' compensation. When medical providersunderstand workers' compensation best practices and

paperwork, they can better deliver favorable outcomes andefficiency in getting forms completed and turned in. Yourstate may not allow you to require that injured workers go toa particular provider. If that is the case, you can stillrecommend or suggest a preferred physician.

Resource: EMC Insurance Companies Loss Control Insights

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Roadway Safety: Wet Weather Driving TipsSpring and summer showers may mean flowers, but wet pavementcontributes to nearly 1.2 million traffic crashes each year.Here are some tips you'll want to follow the next time you're caughtdriving in the rain.

Safety starts before you drive, and your goal should be to see andbe seen. Replace windshield wiper inserts that leave streaks ordon't clear the glass in a single swipe. Make sure all headlights,taillights, brake lights and turn signals are properly functioning soother drivers will see you during downpours. Turn on yourheadlights whenever you drive.

Proper tire tread depth and inflation are imperative to maintaininggood traction on wet roadways. Check tread depth with a quarterinserted upside down into the tire groove. If you can see aboveWashington's head, start shopping for new tires. Check each tire'spressure, including the spare, at least once a month... and be sureto check the pressure when the tires are cold.

Avoid Cruise ControlMost modern cars feature cruise control. This feature works great indry conditions, but when used in wet conditions, the chance oflosing control of the vehicle can increase. To prevent loss oftraction, the driver may need to reduce the car's speed by lifting offthe accelerator, which cannot be accomplished when cruise controlis engaged.

When driving in wet-weather conditions, it is important toconcentrate fully on every aspect of driving. Avoiding cruise controlwill allow the driver more options to choose from when respondingto a potential loss-of-traction situation, thus maximizing your safety.

Slow Down and Leave RoomSlowing down during wet weather driving can be critical to reducinga car's chance of hydroplaning, when the tires rise up on a film ofwater. With as little as 1/12 inch of water on the road, tires have todisplace a gallon of water per second to keep the rubber meetingthe road. Drivers should reduce their speed to correspond to theamount of water on the roadway. At speeds as low as 35 mph, newtires can still lose some contact with the roadway. To reduce chances of hydroplaning, drivers should slow down,avoid hard braking or turning sharply and drive in the tracks of thevehicle ahead of you. Also, it's important for motorists to allowample stopping distance between cars by increasing the followingdistance of the vehicle in front of them and beginning to slow downto stop for intersections, turns and other traffic early.

Responding to a Skid

Even careful drivers can experience skids. If a driver feels their carbegin to skid, it's important to not panic and follow these basicsteps:

Continue to look and steer in the direction in which the driverwants the car to go.Avoid slamming on the brakes as this will further upset thevehicle's balance and make it harder to control.

If you feel the car begin to skid, continue to look and steer in thedirection you want the car to go. Don't panic, and avoid slamming onthe brakes to maintain control.

Overall you want to be extra cautious in wet weather. Slow down,avoid hard braking or turning sharply and allow ample stoppingdistance between you and the cars in front of you. Also, do thesethings one-at-a-time. Brake, then turn, then accelerate.

Resource: NETSWork e-Newsletter April 2018 & AAA

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OSHA: Safe + Sound Campaign: Learn How to SpotHazards on the Job

OSHA's Safe + Sound Campaign offersmany resources for employers who wantto find and fix hazards in the workplace:

OSHA's Hazard Identification Training Tool shows how toidentify and prioritize hazards in manufacturing, construction,and healthcare settings.OSHA Training Institute Education Centers around thecountry offer a course on Health Hazard Awareness in theworkplace.The National Safety Council provides a list of 7 CommonWorkplace Safety Hazards.

For more information, visit the Safe + Sound Campaign webpage.

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New Members

CCB PackagingHiawatha, IA

Emerald Performance MaterialHenry, IL

The Hile GroupNormal, IL

Muller CoDecatur, IL

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Job Positions Available

Date Posted: 4/6/18Job Position: Safety OfficerCompany/Location: Adams Associates - JolietJob Corps Center - Joliet, IL

Date Posted: 4/10/18Job Position: Field Service SpecialistCompany/Location: EMC Insurance Companies- Des Moines, IA

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Does your company have a need for training? Do you have a competent person on staff that cantrain, but you do not have a developed program for the topic you are looking for? If so the Iowa-Illinois Safety Council offers training kits by CLMI and the National Safety Council on a large varietyof safety topics and standards.

We also offer a majority of our courses in a train the trainer format that include initial instruction andfamiliarization from our trainers along with the training kit.

To order, or for more information please contact: Dan Culberston - IISCdan@iisc.org | 515.276.4724 ext. 228

Iowa-Illinois Safety Council | 1501 42nd Street, Suite 100 - West Des Moines, IA 50266ph. 515-276-4724 / 800-568-2495 | fax 515-276-8038 | www.iisc.org