Read all about the July OFFSHC meeting on the topic of distracted driving.

1. Oklahoma Field Federal Safety and Health Council
Volume 2, Issue 3
June 30, 2013
OFFSHC Newsletter
Next Meeting: July 11, 2013
OFFSHC 2013
SCHEDULE
July 11
Distracted Driving
September 12
OSHA Update
The July OFFSHC will focus on Distracted Driving. Mike Baldwin, US
DOT will provide a presentation and that will be followed by a tour of
the National Traffic Safety Training Division Crash Test Lab.
July OFFSHC meeting details
July 11, 2013, from 10:30AM-12:00PM
FAA Mike Monroney Aeronautical Center
6500 S. MacArthur Blvd, OKC, OK 73169
For more information contact: Barbara Kiespert@usps.com
On October 1, 2009, President Obama signed Executive Order 13513
directing federal employees not to engage in text messaging:
- While driving government-owned vehicles;
- When using electronic equipment supplied by the government while driving; or
- While driving privately owned vehicles when on official government business.
2013 OFFSHC
Officers
Chairperson:
Stephanie Schroeder
(FAA)
Vice-Chairperson:
Barbara Kiespert
(USPS)
Secretary:
Adam Cline
(OKANG)
OFFHSC Blog
www.offshc.wordpress.com
The order also encourages federal contractors and others doing
business with the government to adopt and enforce their own policies
banning texting while driving on the job.
Many resources are available online to
assist with eliminating distracted driving.
Check out this site:
http://www.distraction.gov/index.html
2014 OFFSHC Officer Elections
The election of the 2014 OFFSHC Officers will occur during the
September 2013 meeting. Please consider volunteering to
serve as an officer next year. Inform any of the current
officers regarding your personal interest or your interest in
nominating another OFFSHC member.

2. page 2
OFFSHC Newsletter
Dr. Stolte gives OFFSHC BBP lesson
In May, Bryan K. Stolte, Ph.D., C.I.H. briefed OFFSHC on the
bloodborne pathogens (BBP). Dr. Stolte discussed the related OSHA
standards and the elements required in the exposure control plans. He
stated that the Best Practice for BBP is to implement hands on training
for new employees and follow up frequently. He also emphasized
practicing universal precautions.
American Industrial Hygienist Association
Membership in the Oklahoma local section of AIHA is open to all individuals
in the safety, environmental and health fields. Their members are from
various backgrounds such as government, consulting, sales, vendors, and
manufacturing. The Oklahoma Local section hosts a yearly conference and
holds regular meetings. Please visit their website for more details.
http://www.aiha.org/LocalSections/html/oklahoma/index.htm
Information sharing by OFFSHC members
Motorcycle Safety Foundation Training in OKC (By SMSgt Adam Cline, OKANG)
Several of our members took advantage of OSU's Ready-2-Ride class and the Tune-Up they had
in May 2013. One of the exercises had us changing path of travel mid-turn. They used cones to
depict an object in the road. The training really brought the point of "looking where you want to
go" to light. OSU is offering several more Ready-2-Ride classes this summer. The next class
offered is September 21, 2013. Call OSU at 405-945-3208 to reserve your spot.
Weather Alerts for cellular phones/email (By Karen Morrow, BLM)
Check out the www.OK.GOV link to sign up for free weather alerts. Resources at this site also
include details on Oklahoma tornado relief response (Oklahoma Strong) and links to Oklahoma
government services and agencies.
OSHA Workplace Violence Prevention Seminar (By Scott English, USPS)
UTA Arlington recently held a Seminar on workplace violence: Prevention Techniques & Active
Shooter Preparedness. You can check out the seminar for FREE using the cached videos at
https://web-ded.uta.edu/wconnect/CourseStatus.awp?~~13cN8004001