Read all about the March Oklahoma Field federal Safety and helath Council meeting on weather preparedness, the January meeting with tips to prevent workplace violence, the 2012 OFFSHC annual report and Oklahoma local spring conferences for professional development.

1. Oklahoma Field Federal Safety and Health Council
Volume 2, Issue 1
February 28, 2013
OFFSHC Newsletter
14,
Next OFFSHC Meeting: March 14, 2013
OFFSHC 2013
SCHEDULE
March 14
Weather Preparation
May 9
Industrial Hygiene
Bloodborne
Pathogens
July 11
Distracted Driving
2013 OFFSHC
Officers
Snow, rain, earthquakes… and that’s just
February! Oklahoma weather conditions are
always changing. Are your employees prepared
for the spring Oklahoma weather? Has your
federal facility implemented an Occupant
Emergency Plan?
The March meeting
will be hosted by
the FAA at the
MMAC in OKC.
Meeting address :
This March the OFFSHC will host a two section
meeting. During the first portion of our meeting
10:30-11:00AM we will discuss Emergency
Management Scenarios related to weather.
Beginning at 11:00-11:30AM we will sit in on
the FAA spring severe weather briefing at
MMAC. Rick Smith, National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) will present
a short session on preparing for Oklahoma
weather. Those interested will also be provided
a tour of the MMAC severe weather shelters.
6500 S. Mac
Arthur Blvd.
For more information:
Stephanie.schroeder
@faa.gov
Chairperson:
Stephanie Schroeder
(FAA)
Oklahoma Weather Notifications
Vice-Chairperson:
Barbara Kiespert
(USPS)
Residents of Oklahoma can receive
immediate access to National Weather
Service alerts during severe weather
season and throughout the year.
Secretary:
Adam Cline
(OKANG)
OFFHSC Blog
www.offshc.wordpress.com
This service is free to the public, and subscribers can receive weather
alerts for up to five counties sent to their email addresses and/or mobile
devices (cell phones, PDAs). Subscribers can select the following types of
alerts: winter, flashflood, severe thunderstorm and tornado.
Visit https://www.ok.gov/notifications/index.php for more information.

2. page 2
OFFSHC Newsletter
Violence
OSHA shares details about preventing Workplace Violence
During January we discussed workplace violence prevention at
federal workplaces. Jorge Delucca, OSHA CAS, presented “Workplace
Violence: the OSHA perspective”. Mr. Delucca discussed OSHA
guidance (CPL 02-01-052) which applies when conducting
inspections related to workplace violence. He stated that the Best
Practice initiative for workplace violence is to establish and enforce a
“No Tolerance” Policy on Workplace Violence.
Don Dyer, Magellan Health Services, also discussed the indicators of
the potential for violence and intervention methods.
OFFSHC 2012 Annual Report
The annual report for Oklahoma FFSHC is complete and submitted to
OSHA Region VI Federal Agency Program Officer, Robin Bonville.
Thank you for making 2012 the first year of the OFFSHC operation
successful! During 2012, the OFFSHC held 11 meetings, 4 federal
facility tours and developed a blog to encourage information sharing.
View the full report on the OFFSHC blog. Next year OFFSHC goals
include increasing member attendance.
Bring a visitor to the March meeting for a special treat!
Spring Conferences in the Local Oklahoma Area
When travel budgets are tight local conferences fit the bill. Local
chapters of the American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE), American
Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA) and Oklahoma Safety Council
(OSC) are holding professional development conferences this spring.
For more information on these conferences check out the websites:
• ASSE, OKC Chapter Conference - April 12
http://okc.asse.org/
• AIHA Oklahoma Conference - April 23
http://www.aiha.org/LocalSections/html/oklahoma/index.htm
• Oklahoma Safety Council Conference - June 26-28
http://www.oksafety.org/conference.php