Working with OSHA – VPP Status: W3

Speakers: Debbie Zubaty and Dave Wilson (OSHA)

Time: Registration from 7:30 to 8 a.m.; Program from 8 to 9 a.m.

Cost: Free

Developing safety cultures in your company is vital not only to your employees’ safety but also to enhancing your relationship with OSHA. Onsite inspections should be a way to reaffirm the safety policies your company has already put in place. Voluntary Protection Programs are a way to partner with OSHA to demonstrate your company’s commitment to safety, but acceptance into the program comes with high expectations. Learn from the local, Columbus-area OSHA leaders about what to expect when beginning the process of applying for VPP status.

***CEO EVENT*** Safety Culture: Leading the Change: W4

Speaker: Mark Garver (Ohio BWC)

Time: Registration from 7:30 to 8 a.m.; Program from 8 to 9 a.m.

Cost: Free

All employees have a role in promoting safe workplaces. One very important role starts at the top with the CEO. During this seminar, learn how CEOs lead the charge in developing a strong safety culture in your company. Attendees will meet the CEO requirement for participation in the Safety Council of Greater Columbus and gain valuable networking time with other company leaders.

Scissors, Aerial and Forklift Equipment Training: W5

Speakers: Various Trainers (Nations Rent)

Time: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Cost: $150 per person

Don’t let your company’s equipment training become cumbersome. Combined lecture, video, and hands-on equipment training will satisfy OSHA’s training requirements and give you peace of mind. With the experience of Nations Rent trainers, your employees will receive quality information that outlines safety hazards, equipment checks, and operator training. Class sizes are limited to provide personal, one-on-one training, and all attendees receive a certificate of completion after the course.

Drug-Free Supervisors Training: W8

Speaker: Meri Jo Warner, SAP (Meri Jo Warner Private Practice)

Time: 8 a.m. to noon

Cost: $59 per person

Meet the four-hour training requirement from the BWC by sending your front-line supervisors to this course. Whether you need to address the mandated state requirement for drug-free workplace compliance, or you want to qualify for workers’ compensation premium discounts, this four-hour training is a comprehensive course. After two hours of supervisory-only training, attendees will join all employees for the final two hours of training for all employees. Attendees will learn about the impact substance users and abusers make on your company, how to identify and address suspicious behaviors and their role in maintaining a substance-free workplace.

Improve Your Safety Training 100%: W15

Speaker: Don Wilson (SAFESTART and SAFETRACK)

Time: 8:30 to 9:30 a.m.

Cost: $29 per person

Tired of your employees showing up early so they can sit at the back, or trying to get out of safety training whenever they can? Often adults think they’re safe enough already. Unfortunately, the safety “scare tactic” doesn’t work, or at least not for very long. However, if you tie safety training to one of their values, you’ve gotten them hooked. Learn how to improve your safety training by tying the training to something your employees already care about – their kids. By teaching their kids how to be careful, your employees will also be safer at work. It’s the classic “win-win”.

Trenching and Excavation Assessments: W17

Speaker: Ron Pendleton (United Rentals Trench Safety)

Time: 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.

Cost: $59 per person

Any contractors working in new-build projects are exposed to potential trenching and excavation safety hazards. Effective project managers and site superintendents know not just how to identify the soil being excavated but also know the proper equipment to safeguard employees. Not all excavations are alike. In this seminar, attendees will review soil classifications, shoring equipment, use of trench boxes and the assessments needed to keep all of your employees safe.

Work Zone Safety: Hands-On, How-To: W18 (9:30 to 10:30) AND W32 (12:30 to 1:30)

Speaker: Parr Peterson (The Paul Peterson Co.) and Rick Burns (OSHA)

Time: 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.

Cost: $59 per person

Often, we think the orange barrel is just another piece of construction equipment, but signs, barricades, and traffic control need our attention. They signal construction for the general public, but how well do your employees understand how to set-up a work zone? All contractors, especially general contractors and construction managers, face traffic control issues when working on campuses, doing demolition, moving equipment and delivering materials. Employees of all trades and levels of safety expertise will benefit from this course.

Overcome Complacency – Techniques that Dramatically Reduce Injuries: W20

Speaker: Gary Higbee (SAFESTART and SAFETRACK)

Time: 10 to 11 a.m.

Cost: $29 per person

All acute injuries have at least three contributing factors: a source of danger, a person and something unexpected. Would you be surprised to hear that complacency accounts for more than 90% of acute injuries? Complacency makes it easier for people to take their eyes and mind off task. Not watching what you’re doing and not thinking about what your doing can easily lead to product damage, minor and major injuries. Learn what you and your company can do to efficiently minimize the effects of complacency in your workplace. These four simple techniques are easy to implement and significantly reduce injuries.

Drug-Free Employee Training: W19

Speaker: Michelle Kadisevskis (Builders Exchange of Central Ohio)

Time: 10 a.m. to noon

Cost: $39 per person

Supervisors will join all employees for this course in order to meet the two-hour training requirement from the BWC for all employees. Topics will include: commonly abused substances, identifying risky behaviors and drug-testing procedures. Whether you need to address the mandated state requirement for drug-free workplace compliance, or you want to qualify for workers’ compensation premium discounts, you’ll find the employee awareness and education training offered through the Exchange to be a simple, affordable benefit.

Coping with DOT Inspections: W27

Speaker: Larry Woolum (Ohio Trucking Association)

Time: 11 a.m. to noon

Cost: $29 per person

Construction companies exposed to DOT regulations often struggle during a DOT inspection. Learn your rights during an inspection and what to inspect in this examination of how inspections take place and what causes them to occur.

Forklift Equipment Training: W28

Speakers: Various Trainers (Nations Rent)

Time: 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Cost: $75 per person

Just using forklifts? Designed as a half-day course, this seminar will review the common hazards associated with using forklifts, the safety precautions your employees should be taking, and how to properly operate the equipment. Attendees will receive this information in a combination of lecture, video, and hands-on training. Class sizes are limited to provide personal, one-on-one training, and all attendees receive a certificate of completion after the course.

Working with Your Managed Care Organization: W33

Speaker: Scott Vaka (CareWorks)

Time: 12:30 to 1:30 p.m.

Cost: Free

Managed Care Organizations (MCOs) provide medical management services, and CareWorks manages more than 100,000 Ohio employers. MCOs help injured workers recover from workplace injuries and return-to-work as quickly and as safely as possible. The aggressive case management, offered by CareWorks, reduces your company’s lost-time and helps your bottom-line. Learn how developing a strong relationship with your MCO before an injury occurs helps minimize the impact on the injured worker and your company’s workers’ compensation.

The Supervisor’s Responsibility for Safety: W36

Speaker: Gary Higbee (SAFESTART and SAFETRACK)

Time: 1 to 2 p.m.

Cost: $29 per person

Safety is invariably part of the supervisor’s and team leader’s responsibility, and in most cases, it’s the hardest part to focus on when production, quality and cost are so visible, while safety is often invisible until an accident occurs. Supervisors often give instructions that put them at risk for personal liability. In this session, learn about different cases where supervisors were personally sued for their actions or inaction. Now is a perfect time to stop risky behaviors, correct the situation and encourage supervisors to start living up to all their safety responsibilities.

On-Board with OSHA: W43

Speakers: Columbus-area OSHA Compliance Officers

Time: 1:45 to 2:45 p.m.

Cost: $29 per person

Contractors in all trades demonstrate understanding of the regulations that are directly pertinent to their work; however, in situations where employees are exposed to hazards they are unfamiliar with, common questions arise. No question is a stupid question. Attend this seminar and get answers to your questions about the regulations.

Nursing Home Safety: OSHA’s Perspective: W47

Speaker: Linda Harrington (OSHA)

Time: 2 to 3 p.m.

Cost: $59 per person

Nursing homes present safety challenges unique from other industries. As part of OSHA’s Nursing Home Initiative, OSHA will discuss bloodborne pathogens, ergonomic hazard prevention, lockout/tag-out issues, recordkeeping, hazard communication and violence in the workplace. Come armed with questions and receive training materials designed specifically for employees working in nursing homes.

Accident Investigation: Use it to Prevent the Next One: W48

Speaker: Don Wilson (SAFESTART and SAFETRACK)

Time: 2:30 to 3:30 p.m.

Cost: $29 per person

How many close calls has your company experienced? The old methodology of simply warning employees to be careful doesn’t work. Instead, help your employees realize how all of the factors influence the likelihood of an accident. In this session, you will learn how to teach employees how to prevent the next injury:

·         Self – Trigger

·         Work on improving habits

·         Observe others for risk patterns that increase the risk of injury

·         Analyze close calls and small errors

It’s not “just another stupid mistake.” Learn how to use the experience to prevent other accidents.

Transitional Work Programs that Work for You: W49

Speaker: Scott Vaka (CareWorks)

Time: 2:45 to 3:45 p.m.

Cost: Free!

Novices and experts benefit from a review of transitional work programs. The experts at CareWorks can simplify the process and outline the benefits of implementing a program at your workplace. Provided as a “getting started” seminar, the course will arm you with the materials to begin developing a program at your firm. Statistics say that companies with transitional work programs save at least $7,000 per injury by getting employees back to work faster. After the seminar, call CareWorks to learn how your company can receive a personalized transitional work program for free!

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