JULY 2015
IN THIS ISSUE:
NEW CAL/OSHA STANDARDS?WPV
Standards Board Taking Strong Stance Against Violence
Article by Hector Alvarez, Alvarez Associates

In California, three separate petitions have been filed, and accepted, by the Occupational Safety and Health Standards Board that specifically call for new violence prevention standards to be developed.

Now is the time to get ahead of these efforts by developing and implementing a comprehensive workplace violence prevention program.  It's not enough to simply write a policy and add language to your Injury and Illness Prevention Plan. 
A SAFETY MANAGEMENT APPROACHSafetyMgmtApproach
The Ten Basic Principles of Safety: PRINCIPLE #3
Article by Bob Lapidus, CSP, CSMS

In Memoriam: Dan Petersen (1931-2007)

In Dan Petersen's text, Safety Management: A Human Approach, he presented ten basic principles of safety from which all safety programs should build upon.

In April, we discussed Principle #1: For June, we talked about Principle #2: Now for July, we are reviewing Principle #3: Safety should be managed like any other organizational function. Management should direct the safety effort by setting achievable goals and by planning, organizing, and controlling to achieve them.
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ASK BOB AskBob Ives
Courtesy of Ives Training Group
Q: Assuming that the capacity of both machines is not exceeded, is it OK to use two forklifts to lift a load?

A: I have never seen any regulations or standards that prohibit it but I would only recommend using two forklifts to lift a single load as a last resort. A crane would be the right machine to use here if you have access to one. If you have no other choice, I suggest the following:
  • Choose two experienced operators.
  • Use well maintained forklifts with capacity ratings well above the expected load they will carry.
  • Assign a lift supervisor and a signal person (they could be the same person).
  • Have a meeting with everyone involved with the lift and discuss what needs to be done and how you intend on getting it done (and write the plan down!).
  • Only make the lift in good weather.
  • Make sure the forklifts pick up the load so that its weight is distributed evenly across both of them.
  • Make sure each operator raises the load at the same speed keeping the load even.
  • Keep non-essential personnel out of the area.
  • Stop and lower the load immediately if there is even a hint of something going wrong.
  • Most importantly, check the equipment-specific manufacturer's operating manual and follow any instructions it may have on multi-equipment lifts and it is also highly advisable to contact your local regulatory authority to see if they have any issues/advice on the matter.
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From Who to How
With Bart Gragg
Thursday, August 6

Learn the effect of changing "Who" into "How" and the power of the word "Why".
Safety Forum of the Inland Empire

Emergency Action Plan - Being Prepared in the Workplace
Presenter:  Bill Whitaker, The Safety People

Tuesday July 14
8:30am - 10:00am

Does your business have an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) in the event of a catastrophic injury or event?