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New NSC Survey Report:Causes andConsequences ofEmployee Fatigue 2017 OSH TrainingSurvey

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Fatigue in the WorkplaceBy Paul W. Aasen, President, Minnesota SafetyCouncil

"Hey, how are you doing?""Man, I'm dragging. Hope I wake up beforelunch."

Sound familiar? I know I've had thatconversation before. And we all think we'll catchup tomorrow but...

Fatigue is rapidly rising as a workplace safetyand roadway risk. One out of three Americans ischronically sleep deprived. That means we areso far behind on our sleep that a "little sleep"won't solve the problem. One out of every sixhas a serious sleep issue like insomnia or sleepapnea.

So I'm a little slow at work or fall asleep duringthe 6 p.m. news, what's the big deal?

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New Resources & Online Tools

OSHA's Application toElectronically SubmitInjury and IllnessData On Aug. 1, 2017, FederalOSHA launched the InjuryTracking Application(ITA). The web-based form allowsemployers to electronically submitrequired injury and illness data from theircompleted 2016 OSHA Form 300A.

FMCSA's Safety Data on LargeTrucks, BusesThe Federal Motor Carrier SafetyAdministration's annual PocketGuide to Large Truck and BusStatistics provides statistics oncrashes, violations, inspectionsand investigations, along with ageneral overview and a list ofagency resources.

Online Whistleblower Complaint FormOSHA's recently revised onlinewhistleblower complaint form helps usersfile a complaint with the appropriateagency. The new form is available inEnglish and Spanish.

Window Cleaning Safety Guide for WorkersThis resource provides up-to-date industry bestpractices and a comprehensive list of the majorrecognized safety hazards of professional windowcleaning.

Safety Matters: ASafety & HealthTraining for YoungWorkers Safety Matters, aprogram developedby NIOSH, is a one-hour interactiveteaching module thatcan be used bysafety professionals to equip young peoplewith the skills and knowledge needed toparticipate in safe and healthy workenvironments throughout their workinglives.

Spray Painting in Shipyards This new fact sheet from OSHA isintended to protect shipyardworkers from hazards associatedwith spray painting.

Confined Spaces inResidential Construction This OSHA fact sheet clarifies some of the ConfinedSpaces in Construction (29 CFR 1926 Subpart AA)standard's provisions and their application toresidential construction work.

Guide for Safely Using Bleach to Cleanand Sanitize This new safety guide published by theMichigan State University College ofHuman Medicine, Occupational andEnvironmental Medicine Division, offersbest practices for workers exposed tobleach.

Aerial Lift Hazard Recognition Simulator To prevent aerial lift-related injuries and deaths,NIOSH has developed the Aerial Lift HazardRecognition Simulator. The Simulator is designed tohelp potential aerial lift operators acclimate to aeriallift operation and to identify the common occupationalhazards during use.

Articles of Interest

Incorporating JSAs Into YourSafety ProcessA high-level look at four keysteps to consider while workingto incorporate a job safetyanalysis process into yourworkflow.

Workforce Drug TestPositivity Hits Highest Rate in12 YearsDrug use in the Americanworkforce, fueled by illicit drugs,reached the highest positivityrate in 12 years, according to ananalysis of more than 10 millionworkforce drug test resultsassessed by Quest Diagnostics.

HospitalWorkers: AnAssessment ofOccupationalInjuries andIllnesses A review from theUS Bureau ofLabor Statistics looks at howprivate industry hospitalworkers exhibit a higherincidence of injury and illnessthan employees working inother industries traditionallyconsidered dangerous, such asmanufacturing andconstruction.

Microlearning's Big Impacton Safety TrainingAn article from EHS Todayreviews how providing safetytraining in short bursts may helpworkers retain critical safetyknowledge and procedures.

Standardized SustainabilityReporting Practices This report presents an analysisof the extent to whichorganizations report on keyOHS-related performanceindicators and how reportedinformation helps provide anunderstanding of actual OHSperformance.

Keys to Building a SuccessfulActive Threat PlanEHS Today looks at workplaceviolence and lessons learnedthat businesses can use astools for building a solidfoundation for a safety-mindedworkplace.

Rules and Regulations

MN OSHA AdoptsFederal Regulationsfor Walking-WorkingSurfacesMinnesota has adopted thefinal rule from federal OSHAabout walking-workingsurfaces and personal fall-protection systems to betterprotect workers in generalindustry. MN OSHA's final rulebecomes effective Sept. 19,2017.

2017 NEC Effective in

Respirable CrystallineSilica StandardGuidance OSHA recently released a newguidance document describingthe steps that employers arerequired to take to protectemployees in general industryand maritime from thehazards associated withexposure to respirablecrystalline silica. The standardgoes into effect September23, 2018.

MSHA's Medical

OSHA's New FallRegulations to Affect112 Million Workers An update on some recent

prominent changes in

OSHA's fall protection

regulations you should know.

OSHA's Policy Changeon Monorail Hoists inConstructionFederal OSHA hasannounced a newenforcement policy that

Philips AEDs - Simply the Best

Make automated external defibrillators(AED's) part of your preparednessstrategy! Federal OSHA recommends itand so do we.

We recommend Philips AEDs - they'resimply the best! Check out our Philips AEDpurchase and trade-in options and our first-rate First Aid/CPR/AED training.

Questions? Contact Al atal.terwedo@minnesotasafetycouncil.org; 651-228-7315/800-444-9150.

Discounted OSHA 10- and 30-hourOnline Courses Available

Through our new partnership withNational Safety Council andSummit Training Source, we are happy tobring our members discounted pricing onOSHA 10- and 30-hour courses!

Visit our website or contact Steveat steve.rauh@minnesotasafetycouncil.org651-228-7326/800-444-9150 for moreinformation.

MN July 1Requests for ElectricalInspection (electricalpermits) filed with DLI on orafter July 1, 2017, aresubject to the provisions ofthe 2017 NEC, and electricallicense examinations also arebased on the requirements ofthe 2017 NEC.

Standards Action Plan The Mine Safety and HealthAdministration (MSHA) hasimplemented an action planfor employees who do notmeet the Agency's medicalstandards. MSHA inspectorsand technical personnel arerequired to have periodicmedical examinations.

excludes monorail hoistsfrom the requirements ofSubpart CC - Cranes andDerricks in Construction, aslong as employers meetother OSHA requirements.

Regional Workplace Safety DaysStay current, network with colleagues and speakers, visit exhibits for tools and resources!

Course ScheduleComplete training schedule available online.

SEPTEMBER6 Right-to-Know / GHS Workshop6-7 First Aid/CPR/AED Instructor Training 12 Forklift Train-the-Trainer PLUS12-15 OSHA 500 Basic Instructor Course in OS&HStandards, Construction Industry (30 contact hours)13-14 10-hour OSHA General Industry Safety and

OCTOBER4 Respirator Fit Testing, Hands-on5 Security Awareness9 Aerial Platform Train-the-Trainer10 Aerial Lift Train-the-Trainer PLUS10-12 OSHA 503 Update, General IndustryOutreachTrainers

Health Training 18 Building a Positive Safety Culture18 Electrical Safety in the Workplace: NFPA 70E 19 Back Safety Train-the-Trainer PLUS19-22 Principles of Occupational Safety and Health20 Defensive Driving Course, Basic (8-hour) 21 First Aid/CPR/AED Training25 Forklift Train-the-Trainer26 Lockout/Tagout Train-the-Trainer PLUS26 Introduction to Occupational Safety 27 Introduction to Occupational Health 27 Defensive Driving Course, Basic (4-hour),Instructor Development Course, September 27-2828 Introduction to Loss Control

11 OSHA Recordkeeping: Beyond the Basics12 Accident/Incident Investigation13 Fall Protection: Competent Person16 Safety Committees16 Drug and Alcohol Recognition Training forSupervisors17 Bloodborne Pathogens Train-the-Trainer PLUS17-20 OSHA 511 OS&H Standards, General Industry18 Confined Space Entry19 First Aid/CPR/AED Training23-24 Transporting Hazardous Materials andDangerous Goods24-26 Emergency Response Initial Training(HAZWOPER), 24-hour25-26 Defensive Driving Course, Basic (8-hour),Instructor Development Course, September 25-2726 Emergency Response HAZWOPER Refresher/InitialTraining, 8-hour27 Defensive Driving Course, Basic (4-hour)30 Forklift Train-the-Trainer31 Electrical Safety Train-the-Trainer PLUS31-11/3 Safety Management Techniques

TRAINING HIGHLIGHT Updated! Electrical Safety in the Workplace: NFPA 70ESeptember 18, October 23 Includes NEW 2017 NEC Code changes effective July 1.

You'll learn: What a "qualified person" is as defined by OSHA; what anarc flash/arc blast is; who must be trained; proper selection and use ofPPE; clearance distances; and proper lockout/tagout procedures.

Qualified workers are required to attend a mandatory refresher course every three years.This course meets the requirements for both qualified and non-qualified workers.

Also available for customized training at your facility. Contact Gina atgina.hoffman@minnesotasafetycouncil.org for details.