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March Newsletter
- Meeting Update
- Safety Tip
- Upcoming Events
- Career Opportunites
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MEETING UPDATE
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Meeting update
Hope everyone enjoyed the February meeting about suspension trauma as well as OSU Safety Day.
Please remember that suggestions for topics are always welcome. We want to now what you may find as a topic that can help your fellow safety professionals.
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SAFETY TIP
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MARCH is OSHA Ladder Safety Month- See tips below:
- Read and follow all labels/markings on the ladder.
- Avoid electrical hazards! – Look for overhead power lines before handling a ladder. Avoid using a metal ladder near power lines or exposed energized electrical equipment.
- Always inspect the ladder prior to using it. If the ladder is damaged, it must be removed from service and tagged until repaired or discarded.
- Always maintain a 3-point (two hands and a foot, or two feet and a hand) contact on the ladder when climbing. Keep your body near the middle of the step and always face the ladder while climbing (see diagram).
- Only use ladders and appropriate accessories (ladder levelers, jacks or hooks) for their designed purposes.
- Ladders must be free of any slippery material on the rungs, steps or feet.
- Do not use a self-supporting ladder (e.g., step ladder) as a single ladder or in a partially closed position.
- Do not use the top step/rung of a ladder as a step/rung unless it was designed for that purpose.
- Use a ladder only on a stable and level surface, unless it has been secured (top or bottom) to prevent displacement.
- Do not place a ladder on boxes, barrels or other unstable bases to obtain additional height.
- Do not move or shift a ladder while a person or equipment is on the ladder.
- An extension or straight ladder used to access an elevated surface must extend at least 3 feet above the point of support (see diagram). Do not stand on the three top rungs of a straight, single or extension ladder.
- The proper angle for setting up a ladder is to place its base a quarter of the working length of the ladder from the wall or other vertical surface (see diagram).
- A ladder placed in any location where it can be displaced by other work activities must be secured to prevent displacement or a barricade must be erected to keep traffic away from the ladder.
- Be sure that all locks on an extension ladder are properly engaged.
- Do not exceed the maximum load rating of a ladder. Be aware of the ladder's load rating and of the weight it is supporting, including the weight of any tools or equipment.
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UPCOMING EVENTS
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March Chapter Meeting
- Friday, March 15th, 2024 @ 8 a.m.- 9:30 a.m.Event Topic:
- NFPA 70E 2024 Updates
- Reviewing the NFPA 70E 2024 updates, as well as a brief overview of what NFPA 70E is and how it applies to industry.
- Location: Virtual Meeting (see below)
Speaker Bio:
John Foged
John is a Safety, Environmental, Health professional with over 35 years of experience working in the safety and environmental field. Currently John is the Safety and Environmental manager for High Voltage Maintenance where he has overall Environmental, Health and Safety responsibilities for the company.
Prior to joining High Voltage Maintenance, John has worked for Global manufacturing corporations with responsibilities for safety, environmental and industrial health for both US and international locations. John has developed industrial hygiene exposure assessment protocols, implemented an integrated ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001 management system, and led an initiative for the green manufacturing of products. He has also established accidents reduction programs which have achieved results of over 70% reduction in accidents.
John is a member of the American Society of Safety Professionals, Member of the National Fire Protection Association, Member of the National Safety Council, is a Certificated Safety Manager and a Registered Environmental Manager.
April Chapter Meeting
- Friday, April 19th, 2024 @ 11:30- p.m.- 1:30 p.m.
- 11:30 a.m.- 12:00 p.m. will presentation to follow
- Location: George J Igel, 3500 Alum Creek Drive, Columbus
- Topic: Basic Rigging (more information not come)
Ohio Safety Congress and Expo in 2024
- Wednesday, March 27th-Friday, March 29th
- Greater Columbus Convention Center, 400 North High Street, Columbus, Ohio
- Registration begins in January 2024 @ https://www.ohiosafetycongress.com/attend.cfm
- Please considering signing up to help with manpower at the ASSP booth.
ASSP Safety Social
- Wednesday, March 27th – 4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
- Parlay Sporting Club + Kitchen, 570 N. High Street, Columbus, OH 43215
ASSP Booth Sign-up is OUT!!
- If you want to sign up to help out at the booth but don't have the link, please reach out to Allie Kroeger (ajkroeger48@gmail.com) or Samantha Haning (samantha.haning@vertiv.com).
- Members are encouraged to volunteer for one spot, but please feel free to volunteer for more than one!
- Openings available on both Wednesday 3/27 and Thursday 3/28!
SAVE THE DATES:
2024 Golf Outing
- Friday, May 3rd, 2024 @ Golf Club of Dublin
- More details to come later ….
ASSP Safety Conference will be in Denver in 2024
Save the dates for this event August 7th-9th. Check out the website for more information on the upcoming event. Please join us for this event and stop by the ASSP booth.
https://safety.assp.org/
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CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
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Career Opportunity
Independent Contractor – Safety and Compliance Trainer
DiVal Safety Equipment is a premier distributor of Safety Equipment, Industrial and Contractor tools and equipment as well as providing Safety and Compliance Training and Services.
DiVal Safety Equipment seeks a Safety and Compliance Trainer to work as an Independent Contractor on a contract or freelance basis. This person will conduct training sessions on various safety and compliance topics to ensure compliance with OSHA standards.
- Minimum 2 years’ experience delivering classroom-based training.
- 5 years of experience in a safety-related field
- Working knowledge of General Industry and/or Construction Safety standards and regulations
- Current First Aid/CPR/AED Instructor a plus
- Individual must be reliable, punctual, and have strong communication skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint)
- Familiar with Audio/Visual equipment
- Able to articulate and is professional in appearance.
- Reliable transportation
- Hours: Variable (On a “Per Job” basis)
- Pay Rate: Variable (On a “Per Job” basis)
Interested? Please email your current resume and credentials to Judy Trent, Corporate Safety and Training Manager at Jtrent@Divalsafety.com
We are always looking to network and find out if there are job openings. The jobs must be in an Environment, Health and Safety function. For example: Fleet Safety Manager, Director of Environmental, Health and Safety, Risk Manager, etc.
We will post the jobs to our website. Just let us know if you have a position available. This is done currently at no charge, but the chapter is always accepting donations to help establish our scholarship fund. Your contribution is appreciated.
Visit the ASSP Central Ohio Chapter Jobs Website Page
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