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Special programs division for offshc may 2012
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
OFFSHC gets briefed on IEDs
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.
February 2014 OFFSHC Newsletter
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.
2013 12 27 OFFSHC News
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.
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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.
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Special programs division for offshc may 2012
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.
OSHA OKC Area Update 2013
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.
September 2014 OFFSHC newsletter
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.
Weathering the Storm - OGE and OSHA
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.
OFFSHC gets briefed on IEDs
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.
February 2014 OFFSHC Newsletter
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.
2013 12 27 OFFSHC News
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.
OFFSHC BBP
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.
2013 10 18 OFFSHC Newsletter
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.
2013 08 26 OFFSHC Newsletter
Read all about the OSHA update to be provided in September and the July meeting on the topic of distracted driving.
2013 06 30 OFFSHC Newsletter
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.
2013 02 28 OFFSHC Newsletter
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.
2013 04 29 OFFSHC Newsletter
Read all about the May meeting on Bloodborne Pathogens and an overview of the March OFFSHC meeting on weather preparedness.
OFFSHC Safety Management Systems
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Nfpa70 e 2012 hrc no logo
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.
Offshc nfpa 70 e
Thank you for the presentation on the key changes to the 2012 NFPA 70E. Please let me know if you have any other questions.
2012 10 24 offshc newsletter
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.
2012 09 26 offshc newsletter
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.
Haz com 2012 workshop
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.
2012 08 17 offshc newsletter
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.
2012 07 25 offshc newsletter
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.
GHS Short
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.
2012 06 25 offshc newsletter
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.
OFFSHC Newsletter - May 2012
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.
2012 04 OFFSHC Newsletter
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.
OFFSHC Annual Report 2011
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Thank you for the presentation on the key changes to the 2012 NFPA 70E. Please let me know if you have any other questions.
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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.
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Haz com 2012 workshop
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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