June 5, 2003
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This week:
- The Minnesota Safety Council turns 75! Governor Pawlenty proclaims June as "Minnesota Safety
Council Month."
- From Gina: A new two-hour session that will help you comply with the employer-related provisions of
Minnesota's new conceal/carry gun law. The session will also examine issues related to private property
rights and workplace violence initiatives as they relate to complying with the law.
- A great deal from Russ: More than 50% off OSHA's reference book on construction industry
regulations! PLUS information about an effective and inexpensive way to promote off-the-job safety to
individual employees.
- Governor Proclaims "Minnesota Safety Council Month"
On Monday the Minnesota Safety Council turned 75! In recognition of this landmark anniversary and
the contributions of our organization to the state, Governor Pawlenty has issued the following
proclamation:
"Whereas, our quality of life is one of Minnesota's treasured resources; and
Whereas, every year hundreds of thousands of Minnesotans are hurt and 1,500 people die as a result of
unintentional ("accidental") injuries; and
Whereas, unintentional injuries are the leading cause of death among Minnesotans through the
age of 34; and
Whereas, the Minnesota Safety Council is celebrating its 75th anniversary in 2003 and has been
dedicated to reducing these injuries since its inception; and
Whereas, the work of the Minnesota Safety Council in preventing injuries has been recognized as
effective and exemplary by the National Safety Council, the National SAFE KIDS Campaign, the
White House and others;
Now, therefore, I, Tim Pawlenty, Governor of Minnesota, do hereby proclaim the
month of June 2003 as 'Minnesota Safety Council Month' in the state of Minnesota."
As we begin the next 75 years, our thanks to all of you for your support and for working with us to
reduce unintentional injuries. Together, we are making a difference.
- Comply With Employer-Related Provisions of Conceal/Carry Law - New Session Offered ONLY
Through Our E-newsletter and Web site
June 30, 8:30 - 10:30 a.m. (registration at 8:00 a.m.)
We've had over two hundred requests from members for help in complying
with the employer-related provisions of the new Minnesota Citizens' Personal Protection Act (firearms
conceal/carry law). At your request, we've put together a two-hour session to discuss
employers' responsibilities under the law. We'll present an overview of the law,
posting and notification requirements, employee and visitor policies, and issues related to private
property rights and workplace violence initiatives as they relate to complying with the law. You'll
receive sample employee policies, a posting sign template, and a brief printed summary of the law.
Presenter: J. Patrick Plunkett, Attorney at Law, Managing Partner, Moore, Costello & Hart LLP
Location: Minnesota Safety Council, 474 Concordia Avenue, St. Paul
Registration: $45
To register, contact Carol Wicks at 651-228-7319/800-444-9150; or e-mail her at
carol@mnsafetycouncil.org.
- Other Upcoming Training
- Safety Management Techniques, June 9-12. Earn nationally-recognized credit while learning advanced
skills here at home! Part of the Advanced Safety Certificate.
- OSHA 50l Trainer Course in Occupational Safety and Health Standards for General Industry (30
Hours), June 16-19. This course allows you to conduct both a 10- and 30-hour voluntary compliance
course and issue course completion cards to participants.
- Effective Safety Committees, June 20. Do you have more than 25 employees at your business? If so,
Minnesota Statute 176.232 requires you to establish a joint labor-management safety committee.
- Personal Protective Equipment, June 19. Learn how to comply with the revised OSHA standards
pertaining to PPE including head, hand, eye and foot protection.
- Confined Space Entry II, June 16. Emphasis is on the hands-on aspects of confined space entry.
- Fundamentals of Industrial Hygiene, June 23-27. This course is for you if you are a safety, health and/or
environmental professional with industrial hygiene responsibilities but limited training or experience in
this area. Part of the Advanced Safety Certificate.
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!
- BIG SALE on 1926 Code of Federal Regulations Manual!
Our 29 CFR 1926 OSHA Construction Industry
Regulations manuals are on sale now. Even if you don't
work for a construction company, the 1926 CFR's are a great reference to look up information on
inspections, citations, recordkeeping, interpretations and much more. The manual normally sells
for $49.95, but Minnesota Safety Council members can get a copy for only $23 each. Call Russ to order
at 651-228-7326/800-444-9150, or email budin@mnsafetycouncil.org
- Promote Health and Safety Away From Work
For employers, a big part of National Safety Month
is showing your employees that you care about their
health and safety away from work as well as on the job. Join the hundreds of companies in Minnesota
who purchase subscriptions to "Family Safety & Health" magazine for each of their employees as a way
to say "thank you" and promote good health and safety habits. Subscriptions to "Family Safety &
Health" are as little as $3 per year. For more information, call Linda at 651-228-7317/800-444-9150 or
email linda@mnsafetycouncil.org.
Making Minnesota
Safer Since 1928
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