May 1, 2003 Six days out from the 69th annual Minnesota Safety & Health Conference - get your registration in now! See details at www.mnsafetycouncil.org/conf/03index.htm (Please note: This newsletter is being sent to you in a reader-friendly format with color and graphics. If you are receiving it as plain text, please check your e-mail program settings to allow you to view it in "HTML format".) This week: - From Russ: OSHA compliance support in plain English - From Gina: Build your credentials with our upcoming training - U of M seeks discussion group members from small manufacturers OSHA compliance support in plain English Every day, OSHA compliance questions are fired at you - and you're expected to have the answers. Wouldn't it be great if you could respond to those questions quickly and confidently? Now you can, with our OSHA Compliance Manual and our Right-To-Know Compliance Manual. Both of these easy-to-use manuals cut through the confusing regulatory language to spell out basic solutions for complying OSHA standards. The OSHA Compliance Manual covers all of the general industry safety topics while the Right To Know Compliance Manual shows you step-by-step how to comply with each of the major sections under OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard. On sale now for only $165 each, AND take an additional 10 percent Minnesota Safety Council member discount.To order, call Russ at 651-228-7326 or e-mail:budin@mnsafetycouncil.org. Build your credentials with our upcoming training Upcoming Training: Spring into May! Advanced Safety Certificate Training is Here in Minnesota! Earn nationally-recognized skills here at home! Safety Training Methods, May 13-16 Safety Management Techniques, June 9-12 Fundamentals of Industrial Hygiene, June 23-27 Planning to take the ASP or CSP certification exams but need to review basic math skills? This course is for you! Math Review Course for Certification Exams, May 18 Do you have duties involving safety, health, and environmental matters, but not all the responsibilities of a CSP or CIH? Then this certification is for you! OHST Examination Preparation Workshop, May 19-21 Completion of this course allows you to conduct both a 10- and 30-hour voluntary compliance course and issue course completion cards to students: OSHA 501 Trainer Course in Occupational Safety & Health Standards for General Industry (30 Hours), June 16-19 Right-to-Know Workshop II, May 20 10-Hour General Industry Safety & Health Training, May 28-29 Conducting Effective Workplace Safety Inspections, June 3 ForkTruck Instructor Training, June 4 Lockout/Tagout Workshop, June 5 Accident/Incident Investigation & Job Hazard Analysis, June 6 Confined Space Entry II, June 16 Fire Extinguisher Training, June 17 Personal Protective Equipment, June 19 Effective Safety Committees, June 20 Complete course listings (more than 80 topics) and online registration at www.mnsafetycouncil.org/courses, or contact Carol Wicks at 651-228-7319/800-444-9150; or e-mail her at: carol@mnsafetycouncil.org. Remember - courses can be customized and brought on-site to your company. Call for details! U of M seeks discussion group members from small manufacturers The University of Minnesota Divison of Environmental and Occupational Health is holding discussions around the state with smaller manufacturers (10-50 employees) to find out what they think of written information on employee health and safety. The information that comes from these two-hour sessions will be used to design a newsletter addressing workplace health and safety issues important to owners. Participants will receive a $100 stipend. For more information, contact Ann Frederickson at the U of M, 612-626-0650 Did you know? Estimated annual worldwide cost of workplace injuries and illnesses: 2 million lives and $1.25 trillion. Source: International Labour Office (ILO), Geneva