Safety Orientation Training

The National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA) has developed an safety orientation video for member-contractors to assist them in employee hiring and meeting regulatory obligations. This video covers what every worker should know before starting work with a contractor. 

Included in this video:

·         The Emergency Action Plan,

·         Accident and Incident Reporting

·         and the review of the company’s Policies, Rules and Procedures.

Specific topics for the electrical worker include:

·         ladder safety,

·         HAZCOM,

·         Lockout/Tagout,

·         and review of the Energized Electrical Work Permit from NFPA. 

NECA Toolbox Talks and Safety Meetings are also featured along with OSHA’s Competent and Qualified Persons. Viewers will also find information about construction forklift requirements, Concrete and Silica Hazards, Welding, and Fall Protection.

NECA has also developed a new hire checklist to accompany this video. The checklist will assist with  company records and provides a PDF handout for employees to take with them. It is the employer’s, (contractor’s) responsibility to add site-specific training to the orientation and ensure all workers are provided with the required PPE for the tasks they will be performing before starting any work.

Download the Employee Safety Checklist

- See more at: http://www.necanet.org/contractor-resources/hot-topics/safety/safety-orientation-training#sthash.1eUrFnHc.dpuf

NECA

http://www.necanet.org/contractor-resources/hot-topics/safety/safety-orientation-training

You Tube

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=calZbq685oE#t=13

Back Injury Prevention - TBT

Who has not heard the basics of back injury prevention?  At the same time, who has applied these principles to every day work?  Many people understand the basics of safe lifting, but fail to perform these basic practices on a regular and consistent basis. 

The following is a summary of the basics:
•Bend your knees and keep a straight back when you lift.
•When you bend down to pick up a tool, bend your knees.
•You should NEVER bend at the waist to pick up anything (or even to tie your shoes.).
•Keep your stomach muscles in shape.  This will help maintain proper posture while lifting, and ultimately reduce your chance for a back injury.
•When lifting and moving a load, shift your feet, rather than twisting your back.
•Remember the 10:1 ratio for lifting improperly–A straight-legged lift of 20 pounds will apply over 200 pounds of force on your vertebrae and disks in your lower back.
(This is why you must bend your knees to lift.)

Know what items are two men lifts: 
-Large sections of forms
-Large core sections
-Large cut outs-Etc

Prevention–
•Stretch you legs and back before you start to work.
•Think of proper lifting technique before you begin a lift.
•Establish a clear travel path before you begin your lift.
•Remind your co-workers of proper technique of lifting

This information is provided by: Assurance Agency

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Senior Executive Service Job Opportunities with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, U.S. Department of Labor

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration; (OSHA), U.S. D; epartment of Labor is now recruiting for the career Senior Executive Service position of Director, Directorate of Training and Education, located in Arlington Heights, IL.  We are seeking a diverse pool of candidates to apply for this vacancy and would appreciate it if you will disseminate the attached vacancy announcement throughout your organization.

The Director of Directorate of Training and Education is responsible for the development, evaluation and performance analysis of occupational safety and health training and education programs; to educate and train Federal and State compliance officers and whistleblower investigators, State consultants, and Federal and State managers and supervisors; to educate and train employers and employees in the recognition, avoidance and prevention of unsafe and unhealthful working conditions; to provide for a program of consultation and advice to employers, employees and their representative organizations regarding effective means of preventing occupational injuries and illnesses; and to improve the skill and knowledge level of personnel engaged in work relating to the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 (OSH Act).

Below is the link to the vacancy announcement on USAJOBS.  Interested candidates should prepare and submit their on-line resume and required documents in accordance with the directions found in the announcement.

https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/414208300

Work Zone Safety, Temporary Traffic Control (TTC) and the MUTCD

This is a new class from CSC

Tuesday, September 8

Wednesday, October 14

Monday, November 30

Monday, December 14

Workers in road work zones need to be properly trained in temporary traffic control setups and have the ability to assess conditions throughout the entire project duration that assists with evaluation, identification, and assessment of existing hazards while also providing guidance for corrective measures. To fulfill this need, this training course in Temporary Traffic Control (TTC) will aid safety professionals, project inspectors, maintenance personnel, contractors, and employees in the field in the proper application of TTC practices and procedures. Currently, Illinois uses the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) as references for guidance and recommendations on proper TTC procedures and for the implementation of potential work zone countermeasures. The primary goal of this training class is to familiarize personnel with the MUTCD for use in the field by practitioners, safety representatives, inspectors, and contractors to identify work zone deficiencies.

The objectives are to:

(1) cover the principles used in TTC safety and explain the liability associated with improper application of TTC;

(2) provide an understanding of the temporary traffic control zone process;

(3) acquaint personnel with the provisions of the MUTCD; and

(4) emphasize the requirements for traffic control procedures for work zone traffic control.

This class benefits project engineers, inspectors, contractors, their employees, safety representatives, and all those whose work involves street and highway operations.

Member Price:

Open Class:   $125 per person

Private Class: $105 per person for 10 or more

Non-member Price:

Open Class:   $225 per person

Private Class: $200 per person for 10 or more

To schedule a private class please contact Callie Cordoba, Operations Manager at 708-449-8600x214.