Safety Salute
Hydro Construction Company
by Dave Ruddy, Principal EHS Consultant
We are privileged to be the safety partner with some clients who believe in the strength of a safety work culture. As introduced in our Spring, 2009 newsletter, we want to bring our readers into “the know” of the positive effects of safety leadership. Most likely you are already familiar with: Hydro Construction Company.
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Spotlight on Sunny Bradford
The spotlight shines on Sunny Bradford this month. Many of
our clients have met Sunny in the two years he has been with Hellman &
Associates working mainly with construction projects (though he has experience
in both General Industry and Construction standards). He earned his Bachelor’s degree at the University of Colorado in
Boulder and has since gained several certificates including Safety and Health
Specialist Certificate including industrial hygiene and HAZWOPER, OSHA
Supervisor Safety Certificate, OSHA 501 Trainer Certification and is a Hellman
& Associates-certified trainer. He
is one of our primary forklift trainers.
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President's Corner
by Ryan Hellman
Independence Day – already?
I continually sharpen my goal-management skills because time
does, indeed, whiz by. Safety
management, whether it involves updating written programs, safety policies, or
implementing a procrastinated industrial hygiene monitoring project, needs
continual fine tuning. Staying on top
of employees’ safety and morale will pay off.
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Preventing Heat Stress
by Craig Snyder, PE, CIH, CSP, Principal EHS Consultant
Colorado’s hottest days are upon us and that can create a
serious hazard for those who work in the heat.
Additionally, some work environments are conducive to heat stress
conditions year round. Read on for a
description of heat stress, factors that contribute, signs and symptoms and
treatment information.
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The Inspection: Anatomy of OSHA Enforcement
Part Two: Preparing for an OSHA Inspection and the Inspection Opening Conference
by John Reiter, J.D. , Labor Relations Consulting for Management
A Company
Representative. Selecting a trained
representative to represent the employer’s interests during an Inspection by
OSHA is the probably the most important step an employer can take before an
inspection even takes place. That
person is typically the safety manager or other top manager. The representative needs to have a clear
understanding of the inspection process and the rights of the employer, the
safety standards applicable to the workplace, the company’s records, such as
the form 300 logs, and the company’s safety and health program. The representative should also develop an
inspection program and train all employees in the program.
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It’s Tornado Season in Colorado
Are you ready?
by Leslie Hill DeCoster, H&A Consultant
If your company or your home is in a typical tornado area, it is important
that you are prepared. As a company,
you should include tornados as a foreseeable emergency in your OSHA-required
Emergency Preparedness Programs.
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How Does OSHA Define a Serious Violation?
From: SafetyNewsAlert.com
by Fred Hosier, April 7, 2009
OSHA fines increase with the categorization of the violation. A new agency
document spells out what inspectors have to find to issue the higher fines.
The just released Field Operations Manual (FOM) says to issue a citation
classified as serious, OSHA must show that an employer knew about the existence
of a hazard.
The FOM says an employer knew about a hazard if:
- The employer saw the
condition;
- An employee reported it;
- An employee was previously
injured by the hazard and the company knew about the injury;
- The employer could have known
about it if it had exercised reasonable diligence; or
- A supervisor knew about the
hazard.
A serious violation must also have the substantial possibility for death or
serious injury.
A link to download the FOM can be found here (free
Adobe Acrobat Reader required).
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Hellman & Associates Corporate Office Moving
Hellman & Associates will move to a new corporate
office. As of August 3, 2009, our new
address will be:
11913 West I-70 Frontage Road North
Wheat Ridge, CO
80033
Our move takes our Colorado office closer to the I-70
corridor as we will be located on the frontage road between Kipling and Ward
Road. This move saves us commuting time
which helps us serve our clients even more expeditiously!
Our phone and facsimile numbers remain the same.
Please contact us if you have questions.
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Credit cards accepted by H&A
American Express added to the lineup
by Lori Marler, Financial Manager
Beginning
June 1st, we can accept American Express as well as VISA and Mastercard credit cards as payment
from our clients. The same $2000 maximum payment will apply.
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