NEWS for October, 2002
A NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATION
October · 2002
THE BEST OF BEHAVIORAL SAFETY
How are we to effectively manage our safety initiatives? Here’s what really works! This special presentation will provide you with a look at behavioral, cultural, systems, process, procedures and effective management techniques to identify those elements that really work for a successful safety program. This meeting’s speaker Mr. Peter Furst the Director of Liberty Mutual's National Technical Center, will also speak in the morning seminar. Liberty Mutual knows safety, they brought you
"A MAJORITY OF U.S. BUSINESSES REPORT WORKPLACE SAFETY DELIVERS A RETURN ON INVESTMENT" report in 2001. Mr. Furst is responsible for a 13 state region and Pacific Rim countries. He works directly with loss prevention consultants and contracting customers helping them manage their safety programs more efficiently. Mr. Furst has 20 years of construction experience with multinational contractor. He has safety responsibility for projects amounting to more than $450 million annually. The EMR has hovered at or below 0.50. He is a Registered Architect, CSP and ARM. He has taught at UCLA, USC, Berkeley, Cal Poly Pomona and Cal State Long Beach. He has served on the California AGC Safety, Labor Relations, Transportation and Environmental Committees.October Meeting Date: Thursday, October 10, Lunch Program
Meeting Time Plan: 11:30 – 11:45 Sign-in / Beverage Service / Seating
Location of Meeting: Steven’s Steak House Restaurant
Cost: $20 cash or check
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Cal/OSHA UPDATE (Including Recordkeeping Update)
Introduction to Safety Management
A Half day Seminar October 10, 2002
8:30am to 12pm, October 10 - Cost $75.00 includes lunch
Cal/OSHA UPDATE Seminar
: Instructor Mr. Bob D'AmatoThis special seminar has been developed to assist anyone who has the responsibility for safety to learn how to implement an effective safety program as required by Cal/OSHA. This includes the key elements of SB198 and Cal/OSHA Sec. 3203 (Written Program, safety training, inspections, and recordkeeping) plus the other requirements normally expected by the Cal/OSHA inspector when they visit an employer. What you will learn:
We will provide an update of the new Cal/OSHA Recordkeeping Requirements plus an overview of the Cal/OSHA Safety Program Requirements for the following programs: Hazard Communication, Emergency Evacuation, Fire Prevention, Lockout/Tagout, Respiratory Protection, Personal Protective Equipment, Confine Space Entry, Forklift Operations, Hearing Protection, Construction Safety Requirements, Excavation & Trenching, Scaffold Safety, Process Safety, Bloodborne Pathogens Protection, Proposition 65, Fall Protection, and Welding Safety. This program will help prepare you for a possible Cal/OSHA inspection. With fines of up to $25,000.00 for a "Serious" citation, we will help you to know what Cal/OSHA will be looking to review.
INTRODUCTION TO SAFETY MANAGEMENT Seminar
: Instructor Mr. Peter FurstThis portion of the seminar will deal with the key management elements to the successful development and implementation of a safety and health program. Our speaker will present 10 key elements of a World Class Safety Initiative.
President’s Message
At this time I would like to encourage all of our Members to take advantage of the various activities that are available to you through the Chapter. If you can make it to one of the regular Chapter Meetings or a seminar or other function, I sincerely look forward to meeting you.
I first became a Member of the LA Chapter in 1969, then in 1980 helped start the Valley Coastal Chapter and was President for the 1981-82 Chapter year. Then re-joined the LA Chapter around 1987.
When I had the opportunity to first join ASSE, I felt it was a real privilege to become a part of a professional organization. I felt that this was going to be the opportunity of a lifetime. In many ways, this has been very true.
First, this is a profession that one can be very proud to belong. For when you take it seriously, your skills and knowledge are priceless. That is why I stay active in professional development and governmental affairs. And I encourage all of you to try and do the same.
Sometimes, it takes a little sacrifice to be able to be active in ASSE affairs. We all have busy schedules, responsibilities at home, and if you have kids – the biggest responsibility of all.
Over the last few years, the LA Chapter Executive Board has tried to provide meaningful and topical events for the Members. Yet, we find that the number of people who show up is only a small fraction of the total number. This I feel is part of the changes going on in our society, and we must remain tolerant to the present way of maintaining ASSE involvement.
At the same time, if any of you have suggestions for meetings (location, topics, speakers, subject matter, etc.) please let us know. We would like to have as many people involved as possible. After all, it is your Chapter. But if you don’t speak up or get involved, no one will know what the options are. We also need people to take an active role in the Chapter offices and committees. If you can devote a little of your time to some of the activities, it can pay dividends for you personally and professionally. Please call us if you are interested.
ASSE – LA President
Bob D’Amato
The Latest: ASSE Technical Questions and Answers Bulletin
The ASSE TQA Electronic Bulletin is a newsletter dedicated to bringing safety professionals cutting edge information impacting safety, health and environmental (SH&E) management. The Bulletin is published quarterly, and is designed to provide concise answers to technical issues in which SH&E professionals will have interest in.
To view the latest TQA bulletin, click on
http://www.asse.org/prac_spec_tqa6.htm.Southern CA Education and Research Center at UCLA
Certified Hazardous Materials Manager Exam-December 6, 2002
The Southern California ERC at UCLA has been approved by the Institute of Hazardous Materials Management (IHMM)as a testing site for the Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM) Exam. The exam is approximately 160 multiple choice questions. The time allowance to take the exam is 3 hours. Application and exam fees should be made payable to the Institute of Hazardous Materials Management, not the University of California. To take the exam, you must apply to the Institute of Hazardous Materials Management six weeks prior to the exam date. To request an application or obtain additional information contact: IHMM, 11900 Parklawn Drive, Suite 450, Rockville, MD 20852. Telephone: 301/984-8969
ASSE CELEBRATES 90 YEARS OF PROGRESS IN SAFETY
The not-for-profit American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE), with more than 30,000 occupational safety, health and environmental professionals, is celebrating its 90th anniversary and its commitment to protecting people, property and the environment.
ASSE : 9/11 Support; Emergency Preparedness and Response Information Listing
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC):
http://www.bt.cdc.gov/planning/index.asp provides information on national, state and local bioterrorism preparedness plans.National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH):
http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/homepage.html provides guidelines for protecting ventilation systems in commercial and government buildings from chemical, biological or radiological attacks - http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/bldvent/2002-139.htmlU.S. Government: hidden link to
http://www.firstgov.gov website provides updates on bioterrorism and anthrax precautions, warnings on emergency product frauds and charity scams, mail precautions, travel safety tips and contact information for federal agencies - http://www.firstgov.gov/Topics/Usgresponse.shtmlAmerican Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE) Disaster Checklist for Businesses 9/20/01 news release: http://www.asse.org ASSE News.
FBI – The U.S. Department of Justice’s Federal Bureau of Investigation contact address for those with information on the 9/11 and other terrorist attacks –
http://www.ifccfbi.govU.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA):
http://www.epa.gov/epahome -Provides information on environmental safety and health risks & EPA Local Emergency Planning Committees. The EPA’s Chemical Emergency Preparation and Prevention Office provides chemical accident prevention and preparedness info. in regards to weapons of mass destruction -
http://www.epa.gov/ceppoNational Governors Association (NGA):
http://www.nga.org provides links to state emergency management agencies for local emergency updates and disaster preparedness plans - http://www.nga.org/center/divisions/1,1188,C_ISSUE_BRIEF^D_2033,00.htmlU.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA):
http://www.osha.gov OSHA provides guidelines for workplace emergencies and evacuations -- http://www.osha.gov/Publications/Osha3088.pdf and provides small businesses with emergency preparedness and response planning info. -http://www.osha.gov/SLTC/smallbusiness/sec10.htmlFederal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA):
http://www.fema.gov provides basic tips for planning and surviving through various disasters including acts of terrorism and all-hazard emergency operations planning - http://www.fema.gov/hazardsU.S. Postal Service –
http://www.usps.com/news/2001/press/pr01_1010tips.htm provides info. on how to handle suspicious mail.New York’s Mt. Sinai School of Medicine’s Department of Community, Preventive Medicine:
http://www.mssm.edu/cpm/wtc_health/health_update.shtml - provides a list of hospitals and institutions that offer medical screening examinations to rescue and recovery workers who were at the World Trade Center disaster site, Staten Island Landfill or nearby areas that have respiratory, nasal, gastrointestinal or psychological symptoms.U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Emergency Response Guidebook:
http://hazmat.dot.gov/gydebook.htm -provides emergency response guidebook for emergency service personnel for hazardous material transportation incidents.U.S. Transportation Security Administration:
http://www.tsa.gov provides passenger safety tips and security updates.American Red Cross:
http://www.redcross.org provides disaster services emergency preparation checklist.
Jobs!
Jobs! Jobs!Looking for Work? LA ASSE’s "Jobline" is a Valuable Resource
LA ASSE Treasurer and Placement Chair, Mike Marshall, MSS, CSP, publishes a monthly list of current job openings for the benefit of Society members who attend the monthly Chapter meeting. One of the many current offerings:
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center is looking for a Chemical Safety Officer-Industrial Hygienist
BS Degree, 3+ years of experience, knowledge of chemical interactions and waste.
Salary: $45,000 to $67,000 DOE
For more info please call (310) 423-4336 or see ad at Monster. com
National Safety Council Training
The Los Angeles Chapter of the National Safety Council has numerous safety training classes. Many of them given by our own Joseph Kaplan. Subjects cover: Personal Protective Equipment, Preventing Violence, Workplace Safety, Respiratory Protection, HAZWOPER, Forklift Operator Safety, Essentials of a Safety Program, Risk Management, Safety Inspections, Accident Investigation, Forklift Instructor, Confined Space Entry, Fire Safety and Emergency Response. All classes given in the local southern California area. Please call Joe Kaplan at (213) 385-6461.
FINAL RULE: OSHA SPEAKS UP ON HEARING LOSS
OSHA issued a final rule on July 1, 2002, that revises the criteria for recording work-related hearing loss. The agency is also seeking comments on a proposal involving the recording of musculoskeletal disorders on OSHA injury and illness logs.
Beginning Jan. 1, 2003, employers will be required to record work-related hearing loss cases when an employee's hearing test shows a marked decrease in overall hearing. Employers can make adjustments for hearing loss caused by aging, seek the advice of a physician or licensed health care professional to determine if the loss is work-related, and perform additional hearing tests to verify the persistence of the hearing loss.
Under the new rule, the criteria will record 10-decibel shifts from the employee's initial hearing test when they also result in an overall hearing level of 25 decibels. The old criteria recorded 25-decibel shifts
The agency is also seeking public comments on a proposed one-year delay of the definition of musculoskeletal disorders in the recordkeeping rule and whether to include columns for these and hearing loss on the OSHA Form 300 Log of Occupational Injuries and Illnesses.
ASSE ASP / CSP Study Group Practice for the Exam
By Phil Combest, Orange County ASSE
As promised, another ASP/CSP (or OHST) Study Group is planned for this Saturday, September 28. Marjorie Powrzanas with Joshua Casey Corporate Training has again been very generous in offering her training room in
Anaheim for our study session.
A $20 per person donation is requested at the door. This is to cover the cost of handouts, coffee, and snacks, and other needed materials. If for some reason you cannot make a donation, please contact me ahead of time.
Please spread the word about these workshops. I also advise you to team up with another person, make a commitment to become certified, and study together outside of these sessions. Also, please try to attend all
sessions. We will continue to organize these workshops only if there is a demonstrated interest. I appreciate it when you folks email me to confirm that you will attend.
For those of you who've not been there, the facility is located in Anaheim, one block east of the I-5 freeway on the north side of Katella Avenue, upstairs. The address is 915 East Katella Ave. Ste. 200, Anaheim, CA 92805.
Joshua Casey in located upstairs from Goldenwest Medical Group. Please park on the street side of the parking lot, facing the street. We'll start at 9:00 AM and wrap up between 1:30 and 2:00 PM.
Please bring a BCSP formula sheet (available from www.bcsp.org), scratch paper and pens, a scientific calculator, a donation, and lunch or lunch money. There are several nearby places for lunch.
Here's a rough agenda for this Saturday:9:00 - 11:00 AM
Computer Applications in Safety Management
- Definitions- Acronyms- Computer hardware- Operating systems- Software types- Internet resources
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM (Lunch, Networking)
11:30 AM - 2:00 PM (or so)
Product Liability, etc.
- History- Principles- Definitions- Claims / Defenses- Federal Agencies / Authority /Jurisdiction- Failsafe Designs- Types of Standards
Machine Guarding
- Principles- Types of Guards / Applications- Opening Size Permitted- Hand Constant- Color Coding
OSHA
- Reporting Requirements- Incidence Recordability (300/301 logs)- LWDI Rate Formula- IR Formula
Insurance
Please contact Phil to let him know if you will attend:
Phillip A. Combest, CSP, President
American Society of Safety Engineers, Orange County Chapter
(714) 731-8444
www.ocasse.com or combests@pacbell.net
Press Releases
Full copies of the referenced press releases can be found at www.asse.org under the ASSE News tab.
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08/27/2002 Professional Safety Group Opposes Bill in Puerto Rico |
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08/26/2002 American Society of Safety Engineers Comment on Mold Bill |
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08/15/2002 NY Metro Safety Professionals Present Memorial Donation |
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08/14/2002 Georgia Safety Professionals Make Foundation History |
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08/13/2002 American Society of Safety Engineers Voice Concern Over Possible Elimination of Program at Mt. Hood Community College |
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08/05/2002 Standard Sets Safety Requirements for Workplace Floors, Stairs |
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08/02/2002 Symposium to Address Emergency Preparedness, Response Tools |
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08/01/2002 Boston Residents Make Donation in Honor of Local Safety Professional, Norm Lamontagne |
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07/31/2002 UN Grants Consultative Status to the American Society of Safety Engineers |
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07/30/2002 In Comments To Congress, American Society of Safety Engineers Urge Federal Hazardous Substances Exposure Limits for Workers Be Reduced |
| 07/30/2002 American Society of Safety Engineers Offer Gas Refueling Safety Tips |
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07/22/2002 American Society of Safety Engineers Comment on New Motor Carrier Rule |
E-Mail Update:
Newsletter To Be Sent By E-mail; Get your permanent e-mail address free through ASSE!
Since the Chapter is sending the Newsletter by e-mail to most of the Members, we are still finding that some are getting lost on the Web. ASSE as part of your Society Membership will host your e-mail FREE on their servers. Just go the Member Services page on their website and follow the instructions to set up your own permanent e-mail account available to all Members. This may help quite a bit in the near future since the word is out that Yahoo and Goggle and others may start charging for their e-mail accounts, very soon. If you plan on staying in the profession, this can solve a lot of problems, especially for those Members whose work addresses seem to change. We will also continue to post it on the Chapter’s website (
www.assela.org).This month’s printed Newsletter is going out to just over 100 members, thus we will save the Chapter on printing and mailing costs; it will also save a lot of trees. We appreciate your assistance in this endeavor. If you have not already done so, please send your e-mail address to the following people. They are now attempting to send out News and information notices on a monthly basis. Send your info to: Bob D'Amato at americansafety@asi-cal-osha.com
Future ASSE - Los Angeles Meetings
October 10
- Safety Management with Peter Furst Liberty MutualNovember 14
– Joint dinner meeting with the Southern California AIHA, Castaway Restaurant, 1250 Harvard Rd. Burbank, CA. Registration and social exchange starts at 5:30 pm followed by dinner at about 6:15-6:30 pm, and then the evening's agenda. The speaker will be John Farris of Safebridge. The subject will be related to industrial hygiene and how to develop a sampling program. The cost is $25 for members and $30 for nonmembers or members that show up without a RSVP.December 10
- Magic CastleOCASSE
Presents……….. MSD / Back Injury PreventionSuccessful Workers Comp Management Through Effective Risk Control
Workers Comp Regulatory Update
8 AM – 9:30 AM
Dr. Ray Mulry Sports Psychologist, Author
9:45 AM – 11:15 AM
Bruce Fyfe, CSP, ARM Director, Risk Control, AON Risk Services
11:30 AM – 12:30 PM – Lunch (included)
12:30 – 1:30 PM
Bill Goldstein Vice President, AON Risk Services
Where: Country Inn & Suites, 325 Bristol,
Costa Mesa (Red Hill & Bristol)
Cost: $99 per person.
For more information, contact Phil Combest (714) 731-8444 or see the September newsletter at www.ocasse.com. Or, get the trifold flyer and registration form at
http://www.ocasse.com/Trifold_Oct_PDC.pdf.Which "Dim Bulb" needs replacement?
Bob D’Amato
American Safety Institute
1964 Freeman Avenue
Signal Hill, CA 90755