Minnesota Safety Council Members Only: E-solutions July 17, 2003

July 17, 2003 (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: A question from Gina: What topics would you like to see covered in our new Webcast training sessions? Zap those dog days! Gina's got great training sessions (including electrical safety training with Art Hawes) lined up right through August and beyond. And from Russ: Support the knowledge you bring back from Art's two-day session with a video-based electrical safety training program for your employees. Webcast Training: Safety in Small Bytes... We need your feedback. This fall, we'll begin using Web technology to provide mini-training and info sessions for members. Webcasts will allow you to participate in live interactive sessions without leaving your desk. They use the Internet for visuals and your telephone for audio. They'll usually be between an hour and two hours in length including Q&A. For the cost of one "seat," you 'll be able to attend as an individual or have your whole safety committee or other employee groups participate. We've heard from members that Webcasts are a great way to get info to you on regulatory changes and to provide mini-training sessions for safety committees. We're looking for ideas on specific topics which would be helpful to you. What Webcast topics would you or others from your organization likely register for? Please e-mail your response to Gina Hoffman at hoffman@mnsafetycouncil.org. Thanks for your input. Upcoming Training! Electrical Safe Work Practices Training, August 11-12. The guru of electrical safety, Art Hawes, is coming to St. Paul! This two-day course meets OSHA requirements, NFPA's 70E requirements, electrical hazard recognition, lockout procedures, inspection test instruments, electrical risk assessment and the use of personal protective equipment required in 29CFR l910.335 and 29 CFR l910.137. Effective Safety Committees, August 14. 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. OSHA 501 Trainer Course in Occupational Safety and Health Standards for General Industry (30 contact hours), August 18-21 in Fargo, September 15-18 in St. Paul. This course allows you to conduct both a 10- and 30-hour voluntary compliance course and issue course completion cards to participants. Fork Truck Instructor Development Training, August 20, September 26, December 15. This course meets OSHA's General Industry Standard 1910.178 requirements. This full-day workshop will provide the technical expertise needed to safely operate forklift equipment, information about safe driving procedures, and the skills to conduct an effective training session. AWAIR Workshop, August 26, November 11. Involved in accident prevention in your workplace? In this half-day workshop, learn the purpose and elements of the AWAIR Act and how to develop or improve and manage your programs. Our COMPLETE July-December Continuing Education Catalog is here! It's also available on our Web site at www.mnsafetycouncil.org/courses. Remember we can customize all of our courses for on-site training as well as help with policy writing, inspections and ergonomic workstation evaluations. Call for details! To register, see www.mnsafetycouncil.org/courses or contact Carol Wicks at 651-228-7319/800- 444-9150; e-mail: carol@mnsafetycouncil.org. The Electrical Standard: What Employees Need To Know A great complement to our Electrical Safe Work Practices training (see above). Take the training and them bring it home with this comprehensive training program. "The Electrical Standard: What Employees Need To Know," uses real-life situations to help teach employees about safe practices for working with or near electrical equipment. It also covers approach distances for qualified and unqualified employees, LO/TO procedures, testing procedures and PPE. The program includes a 15- minute video, instructor's guide, 10 employee handbooks and more. Only $159. Call Russ to order at 651-228-7326/800-444-9150 or email him at budin@mnsafetycouncil.org. Making Minnesota Safer Since 1928 Please note: E-solutions is a free bulletin from the Minnesota Safety Council. Are you receiving it from a friend or co-worker? Would you like your own FREE subscription? To SUBSCRIBE, send a return message by clicking on "reply" with "subscribe" entered into the subject field. To UNSUBSCRIBE, send a return message by clicking on "reply" with "unsubscribe" entered into the subject field. Editor: Ann Kulenkamp Copyright Minnesota Safety Council 2003