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.
Swift Shift Real-Time Workforce ManagementDerek Frer
Have you ever spent an entire day calling staff to try to find cover for a shift? Time is the most precious resource available. We have seen first had the conflict between needing to service clients, adapt to unexpected changes, and the insane amount of energy that goes into calling through long lists of staff.
The good news is, Swift Shift is designed specifically to reduce that time and drudgery via automation, so your team can spend more time focusing on delivering quality care.
Swift Shift is an easy to use mobile app that helps managers and employees connect, communicate, and manage their shifts through text, email, and app notification.
Swift Shift Real-Time Workforce ManagementDerek Frer
Have you ever spent an entire day calling staff to try to find cover for a shift? Time is the most precious resource available. We have seen first had the conflict between needing to service clients, adapt to unexpected changes, and the insane amount of energy that goes into calling through long lists of staff.
The good news is, Swift Shift is designed specifically to reduce that time and drudgery via automation, so your team can spend more time focusing on delivering quality care.
Swift Shift is an easy to use mobile app that helps managers and employees connect, communicate, and manage their shifts through text, email, and app notification.
Long term media coverage of climate changeJari Lyytimäki
Research on long-term media coverage of environmental issues has focused predominantly on English-speaking industrialized countries and on single isolated topics. This presentation gives some highlights from a study of the Finnish newspaper coverage of climate change from 1990–2014. The coverage of climate change had three distinctive peaks, influenced by several factors including international climate policy negotiations, domestic energy debates, and mild and snowless winter weather.
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.
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.
Long term media coverage of climate changeJari Lyytimäki
Research on long-term media coverage of environmental issues has focused predominantly on English-speaking industrialized countries and on single isolated topics. This presentation gives some highlights from a study of the Finnish newspaper coverage of climate change from 1990–2014. The coverage of climate change had three distinctive peaks, influenced by several factors including international climate policy negotiations, domestic energy debates, and mild and snowless winter weather.
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.
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 upcoming meeting, plans for 2014 and an overview of the Safety Management Systems meeting in November. Also check out links to free access to ANSI and NFPA standards.
In May 2013, 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.
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.
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.
OKC OSHA Area office. Jorge Delucca, OSHA CAS, presented on the topic “2013 OSHA Update” to OFFSHC in September. Mr. Delucca discussed the OSHA OKC Area Office activities during FY2013 to include tornado preparedness, cooperative programs, regional emphasis programs and fatalities in Oklahoma. Jorge also discussed OSHA FY2013 initiatives related to GHS, temporary workers, Silica and Ammonium Nitrate. Its been a very busy fiscal year indeed!
During the July OFFSHC, we were presented a great overview of the final rule published by OSHA to align the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) with the Globally Harmonized System (GHS). Jorge Delucca, OSHA CAS, provided the OSHA GHS Overview (click the link to view). He discussed the implementation dates, GHS Hazard Classifications, Safety Data Sheet changes and GHS labeling. Mr. Delucca also discussed the other standards that will be affected and current litigation related to the ruling. More information is available at http://www.osha.gov/dsg/hazcom/index.html.
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