The document summarizes the agenda and key topics for the June 2012 meeting of the Oklahoma Field Federal Safety and Health Council (OFFSHC). The June meeting will focus on safe driving techniques used by the US Postal Service and feature two guest speakers from the USPS driver training program. It also provides safety tips and resources for preventing heat-related illness for outdoor workers during Oklahoma's hot summer months, including alerts and forecasts from the National Weather Service. An initial survey of OFFSHC members found that most prefer morning meetings.
Due to a Paris trip, AS Photography lessons will be cancelled Monday through Wednesday except for A2 Photography G Block. Students should complete homework in their sketchbooks by the end of the week including brainstorming ideas and a visual mood board for 2-3 exam stimuli, as well as a shooting plan and influences for their first shoot. Classes will resume normally on Thursday.
The document describes AquaQlean, a company that provides professional cleaning solutions using mineral-free water. It offers 16 different machine models in modular systems for indoor and outdoor cleaning. The machines can be stationary or mobile and have working heights up to 15 meters, with options for rotating brushes, waterfed poles, and 16 different brush heads to clean surfaces like glass, signs, vehicles, and solar panels.
The survey results showed that the most popular publication names among teenagers and adults aged 20-34 were 'Beat' and 'MB'. The document discusses publication name testing results for a target demographic and recommends naming a new publication either 'Beat' or 'MB' to appeal to that audience.
Qual a probabilidade da terra ser atingida por um cometa ou asteróideFabiodasilvaoliveira
O documento discute a probabilidade da Terra ser atingida por um cometa ou asteróide. Atualmente, existem 784 objetos maiores que 1km próximos à Terra, mas a probabilidade de colisão com um desses é pequena. No entanto, objetos menores também representam riscos e mais de 100 objetos grandes ainda não foram descobertos.
This document provides tips for making home remodels more environmentally friendly and sustainable. It suggests choosing energy efficient appliances, low flow fixtures, insulation, and lighting to save energy and water. Using zero VOC paints and ventilation fans can make the home healthier. Wasting less by reusing and recycling materials saves money. Choosing sustainable wood products, recycled materials, and reused items conserves natural resources. GreenPoint Rated certification verifies homes meet environmental standards.
Este documento analiza 2 Corintios 13:5, en el que Pablo insta a los creyentes a examinar su fe para asegurarse de que Cristo está realmente en ellos. Argumenta que Dios conoce nuestros corazones completamente, por lo que debemos realizar un análisis honesto de nuestras vidas y relaciones para determinar si Cristo está presente en nosotros a través de nuestro testimonio, compromiso espiritual y amor. Si el resultado es positivo, reconoceremos que pertenecemos a Cristo, pero si es negativo,
Maria Jose Samaniego es una asistente que puede resumir documentos de manera concisa en 3 oraciones o menos, capturando la información clave. El documento proporcionado solo contiene un nombre, Maria Jose Samaniego, por lo que no hay mucho contexto o detalles para incluir en el resumen.
Due to a Paris trip, AS Photography lessons will be cancelled Monday through Wednesday except for A2 Photography G Block. Students should complete homework in their sketchbooks by the end of the week including brainstorming ideas and a visual mood board for 2-3 exam stimuli, as well as a shooting plan and influences for their first shoot. Classes will resume normally on Thursday.
The document describes AquaQlean, a company that provides professional cleaning solutions using mineral-free water. It offers 16 different machine models in modular systems for indoor and outdoor cleaning. The machines can be stationary or mobile and have working heights up to 15 meters, with options for rotating brushes, waterfed poles, and 16 different brush heads to clean surfaces like glass, signs, vehicles, and solar panels.
The survey results showed that the most popular publication names among teenagers and adults aged 20-34 were 'Beat' and 'MB'. The document discusses publication name testing results for a target demographic and recommends naming a new publication either 'Beat' or 'MB' to appeal to that audience.
Qual a probabilidade da terra ser atingida por um cometa ou asteróideFabiodasilvaoliveira
O documento discute a probabilidade da Terra ser atingida por um cometa ou asteróide. Atualmente, existem 784 objetos maiores que 1km próximos à Terra, mas a probabilidade de colisão com um desses é pequena. No entanto, objetos menores também representam riscos e mais de 100 objetos grandes ainda não foram descobertos.
This document provides tips for making home remodels more environmentally friendly and sustainable. It suggests choosing energy efficient appliances, low flow fixtures, insulation, and lighting to save energy and water. Using zero VOC paints and ventilation fans can make the home healthier. Wasting less by reusing and recycling materials saves money. Choosing sustainable wood products, recycled materials, and reused items conserves natural resources. GreenPoint Rated certification verifies homes meet environmental standards.
Este documento analiza 2 Corintios 13:5, en el que Pablo insta a los creyentes a examinar su fe para asegurarse de que Cristo está realmente en ellos. Argumenta que Dios conoce nuestros corazones completamente, por lo que debemos realizar un análisis honesto de nuestras vidas y relaciones para determinar si Cristo está presente en nosotros a través de nuestro testimonio, compromiso espiritual y amor. Si el resultado es positivo, reconoceremos que pertenecemos a Cristo, pero si es negativo,
Maria Jose Samaniego es una asistente que puede resumir documentos de manera concisa en 3 oraciones o menos, capturando la información clave. El documento proporcionado solo contiene un nombre, Maria Jose Samaniego, por lo que no hay mucho contexto o detalles para incluir en el resumen.
The July OFFSHC meeting will feature a presentation on the Globally Harmonized System by OSHA Compliance Assistance Specialist Jorge Delucca. It will be held on July 12th at 10:30am at the FAA Mike Monroney Aeronautical Center. The June OFFSHC meeting was hosted by the USPS Oklahoma District Safety Staff and included a driving safety demonstration of techniques used to train new drivers of right-hand drive vehicles. Survey results from 2012 showed a preference for morning meetings on Thursdays at federal worksites, with more technical topics and tours, and the primary benefit being networking.
The newsletter summarizes the upcoming September 2012 meeting of the Oklahoma Field Federal Safety and Health Council (OFFSHC). The United States Postal Service will discuss challenges of implementing an OSHA Voluntary Protection Program on a limited budget, and present inexpensive best practices ideas. Elections will be held for the 2013 OFFSHC officer positions. The August OFFSHC meeting took place at the Federal Correctional Institution in El Reno, where they toured the facility and learned about its safety and health programs.
The November OFFSHC meeting will be hosted by the FAA at their facility in Oklahoma City. The FAA will present an overview of electrical safety standards and programs. Additionally, the National Weather Service previously presented on fall protection systems used to maintain weather radar sites, demonstrating various harnesses and rescue equipment. OSHA also held a seminar on the Globally Harmonized System for classifying chemicals and upcoming changes to hazard communication programs and safety data sheet requirements.
The document summarizes the agenda for the next Oklahoma Field Federal Safety and Health Council meeting on October 4th, 2012. The National Weather Service will present on fall protection. A tour of the NWS Operations Center in Norman will follow. The 2013 OFFSHC officers were also elected. The USPS Oklahoma City Distribution Center discussed implementing an inexpensive Voluntary Protection Program. Free webinar resources on safety topics were also mentioned.
The August OFFSHC meeting will be a tour of the Federal Correctional Institute in El Reno, OK. FCI El Reno operates a prison, farm, and metal fabrication factory employing 1300 inmates. The tour on August 2nd from 10:30AM-12PM will provide an overview of operations and safety hazards. Visitors must complete a background check to attend.
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.
This document summarizes a workshop on safety and risk management requirements for 21st century operations. The workshop was hosted by Oceaneering Space Systems in Houston and brought together representatives from the space and energy industries. Participants discussed technical approaches to risk management using advanced software as well as cultural approaches focusing on leadership and values. Specifically, talks addressed lessons from NASA on safety and leadership, managing technical and organizational change, and the mismatch between expanding technology and human limitations. The goal was to find opportunities to transfer competence and technologies between industries to improve approaches to safety and risk management.
The document is a newsletter about operations security (OPSEC). It discusses the passing of Rear Admiral Donald Showers, who helped develop the core OPSEC process. It provides updates on canceled conferences and regional training events. It encourages family members to be cautious about sharing deployment information online. Finally, it shares some historic OPSEC posters and the origins of the OPSEC program dating back to the Vietnam War.
The document is a newsletter about operations security (OPSEC). It discusses the passing of Rear Admiral Donald Showers, one of the founders of OPSEC. It provides updates on OPSEC training events and resources, including the cancellation of the 2013 National OPSEC Conference. It also contains brief histories of OPSEC and examples of archival OPSEC posters.
Three students and workers died in preventable accidents due to unsafe conditions. Declan Sullivan died when winds blew over an aerial lift he was filming from at a Notre Dame football game. Michele Dufault got her hair caught in a lathe at Yale. Arlo Raim was struck by a train while bird watching. OSHA data shows hundreds of accidents and deaths at educational institutions from falls, equipment issues, and weather factors. Proper safety protocols, training, and hazard prevention are needed to protect students and workers from accidents.
The document discusses several topics:
1. The polarized proton program at RHIC is exceeding expectations and the highest polarized proton energies ever have been achieved.
2. Funding for RHIC accelerator operations looks good but funding for nuclear physics research does not.
3. The EBIS project has received initial funding and beam commissioning is planned for 2009.
4. Students are welcomed for the summer and safety is emphasized.
The document summarizes the Coalition of Sailors Against Destructive Decisions (CSADD), a Navy peer mentoring program that aims to promote responsible decision making among Sailors. It details the origins of CSADD, inspired by organizations like Mothers Against Drunk Driving. The article highlights the innovative CSADD chapter aboard the USS San Jacinto that staged a dramatic reenactment of a drunk driving accident to raise awareness. It provides an overview of CSADD's structure, resources available, and goals of empowering young Sailors to positively influence their peers.
On September 11, Corporal Robert Tye, Oklahoma County Sheriff’s Office, provided the OFFSHC a presentation about improvised explosive devices (IED). He discussed the components of and how to recognize an IED. Corporal Tye also displayed examples of inert IEDs that the Oklahoma County Sheriff may have recognized in Oklahoma.
This document summarizes the minutes from the Oklahoma Field Federal Safety and Health Council (OFFSHC) newsletter from September 2, 2014. It provides information about the OFFSHC officers and upcoming meetings. The next meeting on September 11th will feature a presentation on bombs made from household materials. The previous technical meeting discussed safety efforts during power restoration following the 2013 Moore tornado. The newsletter also shares safety resources and details from past meetings.
Bringing safety and health to the forefront to prevent injuries and illnesses during emergency response is a challenge. This presentation includes an overview of the Oklahoma Gas and Electric (OGE) approach to pre-job safety orientation and field safety support for mutual aid contractors. Chronicle the joint cooperative initiative taken following the May 2013 Oklahoma tornadoes by FEMA, state and city agencies, and volunteer agencies.
This newsletter provides information about the upcoming Oklahoma Field Federal Safety and Health Council meeting in February. The meeting will be an informal lunch at Billy Sims BBQ to discuss barbecue. It also lists the schedule of upcoming OFFSHC meetings for 2014, including a March meeting that will include a tour of the USPS Processing and Distribution Plant to learn about their biohazard detection system.
The document is a newsletter from the Oklahoma Field Federal Safety and Health Council (OFFSHC) discussing their 2013 schedule. It provides details on upcoming OFFSHC meetings and trainings to be held throughout the year on various occupational safety and health topics.
This document discusses bloodborne pathogens and OSHA's regulations regarding exposure. It notes that approximately 5.6 million workers are at risk of exposure to bloodborne pathogens like HIV, HBV, and HCV. The OSHA BBP standard requires employers to implement exposure control plans, universal precautions, PPE, training, recordkeeping, and medical follow-up for exposures. The standard aims to eliminate or minimize occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens.
Read about the September meeting and the site tour of the TSI Boneyard during the partial government shutdown. The OFFSHC October newsletter also provides some details members shared at our last meeting.
The document summarizes the June 30, 2013 newsletter of the Oklahoma Field Federal Safety and Health Council (OFFSHC). It announces that the July 11 OFFSHC meeting will focus on distracted driving, with a presentation and tour on the topic. It also provides information on OFFSHC officers, upcoming meetings in July on distracted driving and in September on OSHA updates, a past presentation on bloodborne pathogens, and resources on traffic safety, AIHA membership, motorcycle safety training, weather alerts, and an OSHA workplace violence prevention seminar.
The July OFFSHC meeting will feature a presentation on the Globally Harmonized System by OSHA Compliance Assistance Specialist Jorge Delucca. It will be held on July 12th at 10:30am at the FAA Mike Monroney Aeronautical Center. The June OFFSHC meeting was hosted by the USPS Oklahoma District Safety Staff and included a driving safety demonstration of techniques used to train new drivers of right-hand drive vehicles. Survey results from 2012 showed a preference for morning meetings on Thursdays at federal worksites, with more technical topics and tours, and the primary benefit being networking.
The newsletter summarizes the upcoming September 2012 meeting of the Oklahoma Field Federal Safety and Health Council (OFFSHC). The United States Postal Service will discuss challenges of implementing an OSHA Voluntary Protection Program on a limited budget, and present inexpensive best practices ideas. Elections will be held for the 2013 OFFSHC officer positions. The August OFFSHC meeting took place at the Federal Correctional Institution in El Reno, where they toured the facility and learned about its safety and health programs.
The November OFFSHC meeting will be hosted by the FAA at their facility in Oklahoma City. The FAA will present an overview of electrical safety standards and programs. Additionally, the National Weather Service previously presented on fall protection systems used to maintain weather radar sites, demonstrating various harnesses and rescue equipment. OSHA also held a seminar on the Globally Harmonized System for classifying chemicals and upcoming changes to hazard communication programs and safety data sheet requirements.
The document summarizes the agenda for the next Oklahoma Field Federal Safety and Health Council meeting on October 4th, 2012. The National Weather Service will present on fall protection. A tour of the NWS Operations Center in Norman will follow. The 2013 OFFSHC officers were also elected. The USPS Oklahoma City Distribution Center discussed implementing an inexpensive Voluntary Protection Program. Free webinar resources on safety topics were also mentioned.
The August OFFSHC meeting will be a tour of the Federal Correctional Institute in El Reno, OK. FCI El Reno operates a prison, farm, and metal fabrication factory employing 1300 inmates. The tour on August 2nd from 10:30AM-12PM will provide an overview of operations and safety hazards. Visitors must complete a background check to attend.
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.
This document summarizes a workshop on safety and risk management requirements for 21st century operations. The workshop was hosted by Oceaneering Space Systems in Houston and brought together representatives from the space and energy industries. Participants discussed technical approaches to risk management using advanced software as well as cultural approaches focusing on leadership and values. Specifically, talks addressed lessons from NASA on safety and leadership, managing technical and organizational change, and the mismatch between expanding technology and human limitations. The goal was to find opportunities to transfer competence and technologies between industries to improve approaches to safety and risk management.
The document is a newsletter about operations security (OPSEC). It discusses the passing of Rear Admiral Donald Showers, who helped develop the core OPSEC process. It provides updates on canceled conferences and regional training events. It encourages family members to be cautious about sharing deployment information online. Finally, it shares some historic OPSEC posters and the origins of the OPSEC program dating back to the Vietnam War.
The document is a newsletter about operations security (OPSEC). It discusses the passing of Rear Admiral Donald Showers, one of the founders of OPSEC. It provides updates on OPSEC training events and resources, including the cancellation of the 2013 National OPSEC Conference. It also contains brief histories of OPSEC and examples of archival OPSEC posters.
Three students and workers died in preventable accidents due to unsafe conditions. Declan Sullivan died when winds blew over an aerial lift he was filming from at a Notre Dame football game. Michele Dufault got her hair caught in a lathe at Yale. Arlo Raim was struck by a train while bird watching. OSHA data shows hundreds of accidents and deaths at educational institutions from falls, equipment issues, and weather factors. Proper safety protocols, training, and hazard prevention are needed to protect students and workers from accidents.
The document discusses several topics:
1. The polarized proton program at RHIC is exceeding expectations and the highest polarized proton energies ever have been achieved.
2. Funding for RHIC accelerator operations looks good but funding for nuclear physics research does not.
3. The EBIS project has received initial funding and beam commissioning is planned for 2009.
4. Students are welcomed for the summer and safety is emphasized.
The document summarizes the Coalition of Sailors Against Destructive Decisions (CSADD), a Navy peer mentoring program that aims to promote responsible decision making among Sailors. It details the origins of CSADD, inspired by organizations like Mothers Against Drunk Driving. The article highlights the innovative CSADD chapter aboard the USS San Jacinto that staged a dramatic reenactment of a drunk driving accident to raise awareness. It provides an overview of CSADD's structure, resources available, and goals of empowering young Sailors to positively influence their peers.
On September 11, Corporal Robert Tye, Oklahoma County Sheriff’s Office, provided the OFFSHC a presentation about improvised explosive devices (IED). He discussed the components of and how to recognize an IED. Corporal Tye also displayed examples of inert IEDs that the Oklahoma County Sheriff may have recognized in Oklahoma.
This document summarizes the minutes from the Oklahoma Field Federal Safety and Health Council (OFFSHC) newsletter from September 2, 2014. It provides information about the OFFSHC officers and upcoming meetings. The next meeting on September 11th will feature a presentation on bombs made from household materials. The previous technical meeting discussed safety efforts during power restoration following the 2013 Moore tornado. The newsletter also shares safety resources and details from past meetings.
Bringing safety and health to the forefront to prevent injuries and illnesses during emergency response is a challenge. This presentation includes an overview of the Oklahoma Gas and Electric (OGE) approach to pre-job safety orientation and field safety support for mutual aid contractors. Chronicle the joint cooperative initiative taken following the May 2013 Oklahoma tornadoes by FEMA, state and city agencies, and volunteer agencies.
This newsletter provides information about the upcoming Oklahoma Field Federal Safety and Health Council meeting in February. The meeting will be an informal lunch at Billy Sims BBQ to discuss barbecue. It also lists the schedule of upcoming OFFSHC meetings for 2014, including a March meeting that will include a tour of the USPS Processing and Distribution Plant to learn about their biohazard detection system.
The document is a newsletter from the Oklahoma Field Federal Safety and Health Council (OFFSHC) discussing their 2013 schedule. It provides details on upcoming OFFSHC meetings and trainings to be held throughout the year on various occupational safety and health topics.
This document discusses bloodborne pathogens and OSHA's regulations regarding exposure. It notes that approximately 5.6 million workers are at risk of exposure to bloodborne pathogens like HIV, HBV, and HCV. The OSHA BBP standard requires employers to implement exposure control plans, universal precautions, PPE, training, recordkeeping, and medical follow-up for exposures. The standard aims to eliminate or minimize occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens.
Read about the September meeting and the site tour of the TSI Boneyard during the partial government shutdown. The OFFSHC October newsletter also provides some details members shared at our last meeting.
The document summarizes the June 30, 2013 newsletter of the Oklahoma Field Federal Safety and Health Council (OFFSHC). It announces that the July 11 OFFSHC meeting will focus on distracted driving, with a presentation and tour on the topic. It also provides information on OFFSHC officers, upcoming meetings in July on distracted driving and in September on OSHA updates, a past presentation on bloodborne pathogens, and resources on traffic safety, AIHA membership, motorcycle safety training, weather alerts, and an OSHA workplace violence prevention seminar.
During the November OFFSHC meeting Stephanie Schroeder, OSH Specialist, provided an overview of Safety Management Systems to include OSHA VPP, OHSAS 18001 and ANSI Z10. She discussed the challenges and successes that the FAA has experienced while implementing these systems.
The document provides information about the OSHA Oklahoma City Area Office for fiscal year 2013 from October 1, 2012 to September 11, 2013. It lists the area office staff and describes new OSHA standards and initiatives such as the proposed silica standard, GHS implementation, hazard communication revisions, and safety stand downs in oil and gas. It also summarizes enforcement programs, regional emphasis programs, national emphasis programs, fatalities investigated, and frequently cited standards from fiscal year 2013 inspections.
This document outlines protective clothing and equipment requirements across 5 categories. Category 0 requires non-melting natural fiber clothing and safety glasses. Category 1 requires arc-rated clothing with a minimum rating of 4 cal/cm2, hard hat, safety glasses, and hearing and leather gloves. Category 2 requires arc-rated clothing rated at least 8 cal/cm2 and adds a face shield or flash suit hood. Category 3 increases the clothing rating to 25 cal/cm2 and requires an arc flash suit jacket and pants. Category 4 has the highest rating of 40 cal/cm2 and includes an arc flash suit hood.
This document announces a free workshop on OSHA's new Hazard Communication Standard (HAZCOM 2012) with requirements from the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS). The workshop will be held on October 4, 2012 in Oklahoma City and October 5, 2012 in Tulsa. It will cover the changes workplaces need to make to labels, safety data sheets, and training programs by certain deadlines. Experts from OSHA, the American Industrial Hygiene Association, and a chemical regulatory consultant will speak. Attendees can register by fax or online and choose breakout sessions on requirements for manufacturers or chemical users.
The document summarizes the key changes to the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) to align it with the United Nations' Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS). Some of the major changes include new criteria for classifying health and physical hazards, standardized label elements, a standardized format for safety data sheets, and updated training requirements for workers. The changes are intended to improve the quality and consistency of chemical hazard communication and worker understanding globally.
Special programs division for offshc may 2012OFFSHC
The Transportation Safety Institute (TSI) provides transportation safety training and services. It was established in 1971 by the Department of Transportation to train people in the public and private sectors to protect life, property, and the environment. TSI offers over 20,000 students annually both on-site and online courses on topics like aviation safety, highway safety, transit safety and security, hazardous materials transportation, and more. Courses are taught by over 500 subject matter experts and focus on principles of adult learning. TSI works with a variety of government agencies and private companies.
The document summarizes the upcoming May 3rd meeting of the Oklahoma Field Federal Safety and Health Council (OFFSHC). The guest speaker, Mike Baldwin from the Transportation Safety Institute, will discuss the training courses offered. The meeting will be held at the FAA Mike Monroney Aeronautical Center. The newsletter also provides details about the OFFSHC blog and survey to collect feedback from members. OSHA's Globally Harmonized System final rule is discussed, which revises hazard communication standards. The July OFFSHC meeting will cover the GHS implementation. Additionally, the annual free OSHA Federal Agency Training Week in July is announced.
1. Oklahoma Field Federal Safety and Health Council
Volume 1, Issue 2
May 29, 2012
OFFSHC Newsletter
Next OFFSHC Meeting: June 7, 2012
Last weekend thousands Since 2005, 7,065 The Junemeeting will
OFFSHC 2012 of postal employees postal professionals be held at the US
SCHEDULE:
who have individually have each driven more Postal Service
June 7: USPS driven more than a than a million miles Oklahoma City
Driver Course, Processing and
million accident-free without a single
USPS OKC Distribution Plant.
miles delivered safety accident thru 2011.
July 12: OSHA Globally
tips to Americans Reaching this pinnacle The meeting address
Harmonized
hitting the road this requires 30 years of is 4025 W Reno,
System,
OKC, OK 73107.
FAA, MMAC Memorial Day weekend. service and a safe
attitude. The OFFSHC meeting
August 2: Federal Bureau Tips from a few of the starts at 10:30 am.
of Prisons,
Million Milers included: The June OFFSHC
El Reno Please bring clothing
“Expect the unexpected” meeting will highlight
appropriate for an
and “…You just have to the techniques used to
outdoor demonstration.
pay attention at all times, train USPS drivers on
the safe operation of
and a little luck helps too.”
USPS right-hand drive
The USPS operates the vehicles.
2012 world’s largest civilian Our guest speakers will
Executive fleet of vehicles – and has be David Gaile and
Board Bruce Johnson, Driving
a great vehicle safety
Members: Safety Instructors for
record to go with them.
the US Postal Service.
Chairperson:
Darlene Low (SWPA)
Vice-Chairperson:
Free OSHA Training!
Stephanie Schroeder The University of Texas These one-day training
(FAA)
(UT) Arlington is events count as elective
Secretary: contributing to the safety credits towards several
Don Terrell (FBOP) training community by UT Arlington OSHA
offering 11 free OSHA Education Center
OFFHSC Blog
www.offshc.blogspot.com
seminars this summer in Certification Programs
various locations across that will help you advance
Region VI. in your safety career.
https://www.uta.edu/wconnect/ShowSchedule.awp1?~~GROUP~OSFREE
2. page 2
OFFSHC Newsletter
Prepare Outdoor Workers for Hot Oklahoma Summer
Many federal Each National W eather Oklahoma Summer
employees will be Service W eather weather predictions
performing work in the Forecast Office can from the experts
Oklahoma summer issue the following heat-
heat. This year, OSHA The farmer’s almanac
related products as
and its State Plan predicts that Oklahoma
conditions warrant:
partners have launched 2012 summer
a nationwide campaign Excessive Heat temperatures will be a bit
to raise employer and Outlooks cooler than normal, on
worker awareness of average, with the hottest
Excessive Heat
the dangers of heat and periods in mid-June and
Watches
how to protect workers. early and late July.
Excessive Heat
Visit www.osha.gov for Warnings/Advisor The National Weather
worker fact sheets, ies Service Climate Prediction
worksite posters, Center provides a more
NOAA's heat alert
and other resources on technical approach and
procedures are based
preventing heat-related predicts that the 2012
mainly on Heat Index
illness, in both English Oklahoma summer will be
Values.
and Spanish.
hotter than average.
OSHA is also For more information:
partnering with the http://www.noaawatch.gov
National Oceanic and
Atmospheric
Administration (NOAA)
on weather service
alerts. NOAA’s Heat
Watch page now
includes worker safety
precautions when
extreme heat alerts are
issued.
Go ahead OFFSHC. We’re listening…
Thanks again to Mike
It turns out that the initial We are still collecting Baldwin, Division Manager of
OFFSHC survey responses. The survey will the Transportation Safety
responders are also early close on May 31, 2012. Institute (TSI), for presenting
birds! We have received The final results will be on the training that TSI offers
at the April OFFSHC.
17 responses and about provided at the June 2012
90% would like to attend OFFSHC meeting. For more information
the OFFSHC meeting in visit:http://www.tsi.dot.gov/
the morning. http://www.surveymonkey.
com/s/LL3MD5N
What do you prefer?