Safety Center LogoInside Safety

Bringing You Safety & Health News You Can Use 

In this Issue
Points to Ponder

CalOSHA Updates Recap

Members Only

Safety Meeting in a Box

Test Your Knowledge

Forums

Resources

Contact Us

Coupon

Test Your Knowledgecsquiz

Let's try this again!
Last month's OSHA Recordkeeping quiz was a little difficult to find. A working link might have helped.

A few people were able to access OSHA Recordkeeping Quiz the quiz. It looks like we have quite a few SMARTIES(R) out there! Lots of 100's.

See how you do...

 Take the Quiz

March's Inside Safety will combine all of the winners. Good Luck! 

ResourcesResources

Safety Center Website

 

Workplace Safety & Health

 

Website

  

Class Calendar 

 

CalOSHA Website 

 

FedOSHA Website 

 

National Institute for Occupational Safety & Health (NIOSH) Website 

 

National Safety Council (NSC) Website 

 

American National Standards Institute (ANSI) Website 

 

Toxic Chemical Info 

Safety ForumsForums

Contact InfoContact
Join Our Mailing List

Sacramento Campus

3909 Bradshaw Road

Sacramento CA 95827

(800) 825-7262

(916) 366-1230 FAX

email:

[email protected]

 

website  

 

Find us on Facebook  Follow us on Twitter 

 

Claremont Campus

109 S Spring Street

Claremont CA 91711

(909) 625-9650

(909) 625-9652 FAX

email:

[email protected]

website 

 

Find us on Facebook

Vol 12, Issue 2        

February 2012

Greetings!

This month we will be learning how to make safety performance matter moment to moment with Bob Lapidus' Points to Ponder. As Inside Safety readers, you also get a sneak peek into the CalOSHA Updates for 2012 presented at February's Sacramento Regional Safety Forum. You will find links and info about upcoming regulatory changes and how you can get involved in the standard making process.

 

Don't miss an issue, subscribe! You may also sign up to receive our other mailings including class updates and information on the Sacramento Regional Safety Forum and the Safety Forum of the Inland Empire. Save on your next training at Safety Center with the discount coupon below.

POINTS TO PONDERpsi

Key Ideas from the Management Safety Certificate

By Bob Lapidus, CSP, CSMS

 

The Management Safety Certificate is the fourth series of classes in the Safety Management Specialist Certificate. Taken by students who are studying for the Certified Safety Management Specialist (CSMS) designation and others who simply want to take these practical and information-packed courses, these three one-day courses give students the opportunity to learn about creating safety management programs that make a difference, and that seek to prevent serious losses. Key points to ponder from these critical courses are:

 

Point to Ponder #1: Be Open To Doing More Than Just Occupational Safety & Health

In today's ever increasing technological society, advisors need to have expertise in a variety of subjects so they can assist management in preventing losses, reduce loss exposures, and comply with governmental regulations. The field of risk control is very broad including many subjects, all of which pose a threat to the organization.

 

Today you may be involved in preventing occupational injuries and illnesses and complying with Cal-OSHA standards, but tomorrow you could be given other responsibilities in the field of risk control. Other duties could include security, environmental compliance, fire prevention and protection, general liability, auto liability, and possibly even product liability. Each of these subjects gives you the opportunity to expand your skills and knowledge in the field of risk control and allows you to be open to these new possibilities.

 

Point to Ponder #2: Make Safety Performance Matter on a Moment to Moment Basis

Safety should be an integral part of what managers, supervisors and employees do. Safety management specialists provide the advisory support needed to help the line people in the organization achieve overall safety success. Safety is not something that is placed on top of what we do, but rather, safety is inseparable from everything we do.

 

Our goal in the field of safety management is to make safety performance matter at all times, not just occasionally. Working with managers, supervisors and fellow employees to become aware of this fact is a long-term process, but worth every minute of time to achieve this level of safety.

 

Point to Ponder #3: It Takes Creativity to Solve Safety Problems

Creativity is the ability to look at the ordinary and see the extraordinary, and every act can be a creative one. Think about these ideas:

  1. Creativity is a matter of perspective
  2. There is always more than one right answer
  3. Reframe problems into opportunities
  4. Break the pattern; seek new ways of solving your problems
  5. Train your technique; keep learning
  6. Really care about preventing accidents

Bonus Point to Ponder:  

The Safety Management Specialist Certificate is a worthy program to further your safety education. You will learn new success paradigms, problem-solving tools, and gain new knowledge while confirming things you already know. Attaining the Certified Safety Management Specialist (CSMS) designation will enhance your safety credentials and once you obtain it, the certification is yours for the rest of your life without any ongoing costs to keep it.

 

CalOSHA Updates Recap  secondaryarticle 
CalOSHA Updates for 2012

The Sacramento Regional Safety Forum held its third annual CalOSHA Updates for 2012 on Thursday, February 2, 2012. Over 80 attendees listened to, learned from and questioned the three speakers. Marley Hart, Executive Officer of the CalOSHA Standards Board, Michael Manieri, CalOSHA Standards Board Principal Engineer and David Donnell, Esq. of Robert D. Peterson Law Corporation shared their expertise with the Forum audience.

 

Marley Hart began by reviewing the role of the Standards Board, how stakeholders can get involved in the process and sources for regulatory changes. All California employers and workers are stakeholders in the CalOSHA rulemaking process. Ways to get involved in the process include, subscribing to the public hearing notices, attending board meetings, submitting comments regarding rulemaking proposals, submitting petitions directly to the Board, joining advisory committees and monitoring the OSHSB website (www.dir.ca.gov/oshsb)

 

Michael Manieri reviewed the proposed rulemaking calendar for 2012. Among the standards being considered for revision are:

  • Cleaning up the crane & derricks standard (GISO Group 13)
  • Reviewing Division of Occupational Safety & Health proposed changes to the ladder openings standard (�1621)
  • High visibility apparel (�3316 & �3388)
  • Microtome guarding (�3207, 3558 & 4184)
  • Foot protection (�3385)
  • Tree work (�3420)
  • Use of forklifts and excavators for lifting and hoisting of loads (�3650) among others.

David Donnell gave a perspective on AB 2774, now that we are 13 months post incorporation. His law firm alone has seen hundreds of cases where AB 2774 is the point of contention. AB 2774 made changes to Labor Code �6432 that changed the definition of a "serious" violation and its associated penalties. These changes also affect workers compensation claims.

 

One of the most worrisome aspects of this legislative change involves the definition of an "expert witness." Prior to the passage of AB 2774, expert witnesses were qualified by their experience. The current criterion for expert witnesses from CalOSHA requires that they only complete Division mandated training.  

 

Another contentious area in Labor Code �6432 is the 1BY Form that employers are asked to fill out when faced with a serious violation. Donnell suggested that under �6432(d), employers "shall not be barred from presenting that information at the hearing" and "no negative inference shall be drawn" if they do not complete a 1BY Form. Completing a 1BY form can actually cause greater harm to an employer.  

 

Where to Go for Help

Safety Center's Workplace Safety & Health trainings integrate the latest regulatory changes into class materials. If you need help understanding the regs and how they apply to your organization, we can help!

To contact the Sacramento office, call (916) 366-7233 x 219 or email [email protected].

 

To contact the Claremont/Inland Empire office, please call (909) 625-9650 or email [email protected].

The Safety Toolbox at the bottom of this email contains links to the standards and resources provided at the Sacramento Regional Safety Forum.

SAFETY TOOLBOXsafetytoolbox
Toolbox
Video of the Month

D29 Book'em Danno

This tongue in cheek hazard analysis 1940s film noir private eye video will add humor and increased hazard awareness to your next safety meeting. Don Brown.
VHS. 14min.  

 

If you would like more information about renting safety training videos or would like the most current catalog, view the catalog online or contact our librarian at (800) 825-7262 x 240 or by email.

 

Member Updatesmemberupdates
Members OnlyWelcome New Members!

Celia Blanchet - Santa Barbara Infrared, Inc.

City of Sacramento - Risk Management

Douglas Kuula - Santa Rosa Junior College

Ebara Technologies, Inc.

Frank O'Connor, Inc.

Immuno Concepts

Joel Flowers

Monument Administrators, LLC

Southwest Water Company - Santa Paula

USS POSCO 


Member of the Month

Associated Builders & Contractors - Golden Gate Chapter

 

For more about membership with Safety Center and its benefits, visit our membership pages online or contact our Membership Coordinator at (800) 825-7262 x 214 or by email.

Thank you for your commitment to workplace safety and health!

novcouponSave 5%*

Enroll between now and March 15, 2012 to receive savings on your classes. Just mention offer #CCIS0212 to receive your discount. Don't miss out. Register now!

*Discount does not apply to IVES Mobile Equipment Training.
Offer Expires: March 15, 2012