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INSIDE:2-3 Online Resources
4 Rules and Regulations
5 Consultant’s Corner:Heat Stress
6 July-December Course Schedule
7-16 Minnesota Safety &Health Conference Exhibitor Guide
17-18 NETS Newsletter
19 Construction Resources
20 Off the Job
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Vol. 44, Number 3July-August 2012
DLI Releases New Minnesota Workers’ Comp System Report The number of paid workers’ compensation claims fell 43 percent relative to the number of employees from 1997 to 2010 (from 8.7 to 4.9 claims per 100 full-time-equivalent employees), according to the 2010 Minnesota Workers’ Compensation System Report, recently released by the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry (DLI). DLI notes that medical treatment for injuriescontinues to be the chief cost driver for the system, increasing annually per claim by more than 5percent above average wages since 1997. Among the report’s findings:
• The 2010 total workers’ compensation system cost was $1.25 per $100 of payroll, the lowestsince 1997.
• Because of the falling claim rate, total benefits (including medical, cash and rehabilitation) fell 6 percent relative to payroll between 1997 and 2010.
• Medical care accounts for the largest share of total system cost at 35 percent; next, insurance expenses, 31 percent; then cash benefits, 30 percent.
New Training Courses: GHS, Root Cause AnalysisMembers are asking about training for the new Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of chemicals, or GHS. In May, Minnesota OSHA (MNOSHA) informed federal OSHA ofits intent to adopt the revised standard (29 CFR Part 1910.1200) with some exceptions. Part
1910.1200 contains language indicating that ionizingand nonionizing radiation and biological agents are notcovered. MNOSHA concurs, but to avoid confusionwill not adopt the federal exceptions because they arecovered under Minnesota Employee Right-to-Know(ERTK). In addition, while the new 1910.1200 will require retraining, MNOSHA will retain its annualtraining requirements under Minnesota ERTK for allchemicals, physical agents and infectious agents. Learnwhat you need to know in our new half-day class,
scheduled on October 12 and November 28. And watch for more information about statewide training from MNOSHA and the Minnesota Safety Council, coming this fall.
Also new this fall: our full-day Root Cause Analysis and Incident Investigation course. This workshop focuses on analyzing incidents both at the scene and away from it to determine root causes and preventfuture occurrences. It covers incident investigation teams, data collection, analysis and report writingskills and complies with the Minnesota AWAIR Act.
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Administration
Carol [email protected]
Ann KulenkampDirector of [email protected]
Wade SalstromManager, [email protected]
Kristy ZackCommunications/Information [email protected]
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Membership
Cary SwensonDirector of Membership [email protected]
Jeff LovigManager of Membership [email protected]
Linda McNurlinMembership Services [email protected]
Steve RauhProduct Sales [email protected]
Alan TerwedoFirst Aid Programs [email protected]
New Study: Random Inspections Improve Workplace Safety, Reduce Costs California companies undergoing random inspections saw workplace injuries decline a bit more than 9% in the four years following the date of inspection com-pared with firms that were not inspected during the same time period, according tonew research published recently in Science magazine. The cost of the injuries reported (including medical treatment and missed work) fell by 26%. This means that the averageemployer saved $355,000 (in 2011 dollars) as a result of an OSHA inspection. The effects wereseen among small and large employers. Using information from financial data provider Standard& Poor’s, the investigators found that the inspections had no effect on employment, total earnings, sales, or the survival of the company. View an abstract of the study, “Randomized Government Safety Inspections Reduce Worker Injuries with no Detectable Job Loss.”
Hand, Wrist Injuries Are Most ExpensiveA recent nationwide study found that injuries to the hand and wrist were the most expensive. According to the study, published in the Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery, hand and wrist injuries
annually account for $740 million and rank first in the order of most expensive injury types, before knee and lower limb fractures ($562 million),hip fractures ($532 million), and skull-brain injury ($355 million). Productivity costs contributed more to the total costs of hand and wrist injuries (56%) than did direct health-care costs.
NFPA Issues Alert on SCBA Facepiece Lenses The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) has issued an alert about the potential for damage to Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) facepiece lenses from intense heat. Evidence of this problem was uncovered through investigations conducted by the National Institute for Occupational Safety & Health (NIOSH) into firefighter deaths, and additional research from the U.S. Fire Administration and the National Institute of Standards and Technol-ogy. As a result, NFPA is in the process of incorporating new test methods and performance criteria for facepiece lenses into the proposed 2013 edition of NFPA 1981, which is slated for release as early as this fall. Find recommendations and detailed information on the NFPA website.
DOT Releases New Emergency Response Guidebook The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) has released the 2012 version of its Emergency Response Guidebook(ERG), providing first responders with a newly revised go-to manual to help deal with hazmat accidents during the critical first 30 minutes. The ERG contains an indexed list of dangerousgoods and the associated ID number, the general hazards they pose and recommended safety precautions. Find more information about the guide, including a summary of revisions, on theEmergency Response Guidebook web page.
Employer Liability and Employee Cell Phone CrashesThe National Safety Council has released a white paper “Employer Liability andthe Case for Comprehensive Cell Phone Policies,” which details the potential liabilityemployers face when employees are involved in crashes where cell phone use is afactor and explains the need for organization-wide bans that include hands-free and handheld devices. The research includes examples of employers who have been held liable with awards reaching into the tens of millions of dollars, including cases involving employee-owned cell phonesand cars and in situations where employees were driving during non-working hours or engaged in
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A good friend of the Minnesota Safety Councilwas honored by the Min-nesota Department ofLabor and Industry (DLI)at the Governor’s SafetyAwards Luncheon on May10. As a DLI newsletternoted, Harvey is consideredby some Minnesotans to bethe “Godfather of Safety.”He was an instructor at thestart of the Master of Industrial Health and Safetyprogram at the University of
Minnesota – Duluth (UMD) in 1975. He left full-time teaching in 1986 and retired as a safetydirector in 1999, but continues to be an adjunct professor at UMD. Harvey was a member ofDLI’s Occupational Safety and Health Advisory Council from 1999 to 2011. The annual awardfrom DLI honors a safety or health professional who is an example of safety excellence. It isnamed for former Minnesota Safety Council staff member Arthur E. McCauley, Jr., recognizedfor his dedication and tireless efforts to improve safety and health in Minnesota’s workplaces.
(For a quick look back at the 2012 Minnesota Safety & Health Conference, check our website forinformation about all award winners, brief interviews with several speakers, photo pages and avideo slideshow. Also see pages 7-16 of this publication for a listing of this year’s exhibitors. See younext year, Tuesday, May 14 – Thursday, May 16, 2013!)
Continuing Education
Regina HoffmanDirector of Continuing [email protected]
Jan FedoraConsultant, Occupational Safety andHealth [email protected]
Lisa KonsCoordinator, Continuing [email protected]
Angie KupczakProgram [email protected]
Bill Schreiner Consultant, Commercial Motor Vehicle/Industrial [email protected]
Carol WicksProgram [email protected]
Family Safety Programs
Erin PetersenCoordinator, Family Safety [email protected]
Video Library
Angie KupczakVideo [email protected]
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personal phone calls. Find distracted driving materials specifically for the workplace on our website’s distracted driving resource page and the Minnesota NETS website.
NIOSH Updates List of Hazardous Drugs in Healthcare Settings The NIOSH List of Antineoplastic and Other Hazardous Drugs in Healthcare Settings, last updatedin 2010, has been revised with the addition of 26 drugs.
Win a Box of “Think Safety” Chocolate Bars!We have embedded five six-digit member numbers (the password youuse for access to “Members Only”) somewhere in this newsletter.The numbers are about this size 000000 and in color. If your numberis one of them, e-mail Membership Manager Jeff Lovig at [email protected] by July 23 and you’ll win a box of 50 “Think Safety” chocolate bars (imprinted on thechocolate!) as a reward for your excellent observation skills. They can be handed out at safetymeetings or to reinforce safe behaviors – fun, delicious and nutritious (okay, two out of three isn’tbad!).
Don’t know your member number? Go to www.minnesotasafetycouncil.org and click “Forgot Your Password?” in the Member Login area – if you’re in the system, you’ll receive the information by e-mail in seconds. (To add member employees to the system for access to Members Only and e-mail updates, contact Jeff at [email protected].)
Harvey Burski Receives McCauley Award
Harvey Burski receives a standing ovation at the Minnesota Safety andHealth Conference in May.
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OSHA Issues Direct Final Rule Affecting Head ProtectionFederal OSHA is updating requirements for head protection to be consistent with the 2009edition of the American National Standard for Industrial Head Protection. The agency hasissued a direct final rule to revise the personal protective equipment (PPE) sections of itsgeneral industry, construction, shipyard employment, longshoring, and marine terminalsstandards. Among the changes are provisions permitting optional testing for helmets wornin the backwards position, optional testing for helmets at colder temperatures than pro-vided in previous editions, and optional testing for the high-visibility coloring of helmets.This direct final rule will become effective on September 20, 2012 unless OSHA receives asignificant adverse comment by July 23, 2012. See details in the June 22 Federal Register.
Proposed Rule Would Prevent Truck/Bus Rollover CrashesThe U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)has proposed a new federal motor vehicle safety standard to require electronic stability control (ESC)systems on large commercial trucks, motorcoaches, and other large buses for the first time ever. Agencyresearch shows the technology could prevent up to 56 percent of rollover crashes each year—the deadliest among all crash types—and another 14 percent of loss-of-control crashes.
Bloodborne Pathogens: OSHA Urges Use of Blunt-tip Suture Needles Federal OSHA,NIOSH and the FDA have issued a joint safety communication strongly encouraginghealth care professionals to use blunt-tip suture needles for muscles and fascia as an alternative to standard suture needles to decrease the risk of needlestick injury.
RULES AND REGULATIONS
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As you might imagine, I’m getting a lot of calls from membersabout heat stress and how to deal with it. Here’s some back-ground and recommendations:
The human body tries to maintain its normal temperature of98.6 degrees Fahrenheit. Heat-related illnesses can includemild to life threatening degrees of illness when the body is exposed to more heat than it can handle. When internal temperature rises, our bodies attempt to get rid of excess heatby increasing blood flow to the skin surface and releasing sweat.The result: reduced blood flow to the brain and active muscles,which diminishes mental alertness and comprehension, andcauses fatigue and loss of strength.
Heat disorders occur when there is high air temperature, highhumidity, excess loss of salt, and dehydration. The followingillnesses range from the least to most severe disorders:
• Heat fatigue: Symptoms include headaches, irritability,confusion, and being tired. Treat victims by removingthem from the heat, having them drink lots of cool liquids, and elevating their legs.
• Heat swelling: Symptoms include mild swelling of thehands, feet, or ankles. Treat by having victims drink coolliquids and elevate their legs or wear support stockings.
• Heat rash: Also known as “prickly heat,” this develops onskin which is moist from sweating. Treat the inflamedskin by keeping it clean and dry, and apply lotion.
• Heat cramps: These are sudden, painful muscle spasms inlegs or abdominal muscles. They usually occur because of loss of salt after hard physical activities. Treatheat cramps by moving victims to a cool place, massagingthe affected muscles and providing cool, lightly saltedwater or an electrolyte drink.
• Heat exhaustion: Symptoms include dizziness, nausea,headache, weakness, sweating and vomiting. Move victims to a cool place, elevate legs, loosen clothing,sponge with cool water and fan them. Provide cool,lightly salted water or an electrolyte replacement drink if the victim is conscious. Seek medical help if the victimdoes not improve within 30 minutes.
• Heat stroke: This is the most serious heat illness. It is thetotal breakdown of the body’s cooling system. Symptomsinclude high body temperature (greater than 103 degrees), but the person feels chilled. Sweating stops andthe skin is hot, red, and dry. The person may haveheadaches, dizziness, weakness, rapid pulse, chills, anddifficulty breathing. If untreated, unconsciousness ordeath could occur.
This should be treated as a medical emergency − call 911.Move the person to a cool area, elevate the legs, loosen and/orremove clothing, cool with water or massage with ice, and fanvigorously.
What can you do to avoid heat stress? Know work-related factors that may increase the potential for heat problems, including:
• Workload: Level of physical activity• Clothing: Weight (heavy versus breathable); dark
versus light• Use of personal protective equipment: safety glasses,
vests, hard hats, boots, etc.
Prevention includes drinking 5-7 ounces of fluids every 20minutes. Do not rely on your thirst! The body needs an ad-justment period of 3-5 days to get used to the heat. Eatingproperly and getting enough sleep and rest also helps in pre-venting heat-related illnesses. Being aware of these illnesses andtreatments can enable you to prepare for the heat and possiblysave a life!
For more information about heat stress in the workplace, seeMNOSHA’s heat stress guide and federal OSHA resources online.
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Consultant Corner: Heat-Related IllnessesBy Jan Fedora, Occupational Safety and Health Consultant
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COURSE SCHEDULE Details at www.minnesotasafetycouncil.org/courses
July17 Forklift Train-the-Trainer PLUS18 Defensive Driving Course, Basic (4-hour)19 Defensive Driving Course, Alive at 2519 Electrical Safety in the Workplace: NFPA 70E19 First Aid/CPR/AED Employee Training, Hands-on24-25 10-hour OSHA Construction Safety Course25 Lockout/Tagout Workshop26 Bloodborne Pathogens Train-the-Trainer PLUS 28 Defensive Driving Course, Alive at 2531 CPR/AED-Only Course31 Forklift Train-the-Trainer
August 6-9 OSHA 511 OS&H Standards for General Industry9 Right-to-Know Train-the-Trainer PLUS14 AWAIR Workshop15 Drug and Alcohol Recognition Training for Supervisors15 Right-to-Know Workshop16 Confined Space Entry16 Defensive Driving Course, Alive at 2516 First Aid/CPR/AED Employee Training, Hands-on21-22 Defensive Driving Course, Basic (8-hour)21-23 Defensive Driving Course, Instructor Dev. (8-hour)21 Fall Protection: Competent Person 22 Accident/Incident Investigation and Job Hazard Analysis 23-24 10-hour OSHA General Industry Safety and Health
Training25 Defensive Driving Course, Alive at 2528 CPR/AED-Only Course29 Defensive Driving Course, Basic (4-hour) 29-30 Defensive Driving Course, Instructor Development
(4-hour)
September6 Forklift Train-the-Trainer6 Lockout/Tagout Train-the-Trainer PLUS Workshop11 CPR/AED-Only Course11-14 OSHA 510 OS&H Standards for Construction12 Defensive Driving Course, Basic (8-hour)18 Drug and Alcohol Recognition Training for Supervisors18-21 OSHA 501 Trainer Course in Occupational Safety and
Health Standards for General Industry (30 contact hours) 19 Safety and the Aging Workforce20 Defensive Driving Course, Alive at 2520 First Aid/CPR/AED Employee Training, Hands-on21 Defensive Driving Course, Basic (4-hour)22 Defensive Driving Course, Alive at 2524-27 Principles of Occupational Safety and Health24-Oct. 7 Safety Management for Supervisors - Online 25 Northern Regional Safety Day25 Introduction to Occupational Safety26 Introduction to Occupational Health27 Introduction to Loss Control
October 1-3 First Aid/CPR/AED Instructor Development Training1-4 OSHA 511 OS&H Standards for General Industry4 Back Safety Train-the-Trainer PLUS5 Confined Space Entry9 Emergency Response Refresher9 Defensive Driving Course, Basic (4-hour)9-11 Emergency Response Initial Training (24-hour)
10 Drug and Alcohol Recognition Training for Supervisors11 Lockout/Tagout Workshop12 Global Harmonization System15-17 OSHA 502 Update for the Construction Industry Outreach
Trainer15-18 Safety Management Techniques18 Defensive Driving Course, Alive at 2518 First Aid/CPR/AED Employee Training, Hands-on19 Forklift Train-the-Trainer22 Defensive Driving Course, Basic (8-hour)22-23 10-hour OSHA General Industry Safety and Health Training22-24 Defensive Driving Course, Instructor Development (8-hour)24-25 10-hour OSHA Construction Safety Course25 Bloodborne Pathogens Train-the-Trainer PLUS26 AWAIR Workshop27 Defensive Driving Course, Alive at 2529-Nov. 2 Process Hazard Analysis (PHA) Leader Course30 CPR/AED-Only Course31 Right-to-Know Workshop
November 1 Transporting Hazardous Materials and Dangerous Goods5-8 Fundamentals of Industrial Hygiene6 Defensive Driving Course, Basic (4-hour)6-7 Defensive Driving Course, Instructor Development (4-hour)8 Right-to-Know Train-the-Trainer PLUS9 Respirator Fit Testing, Hands-on12 Trenching and Excavating Competent Person13 Forklift Train-the-Trainer PLUS13 Accident/Incident Investigation and Job Hazard Analysis14 Defensive Driving Course, Basic (8-hour)14-16 OSHA 503 Update for General Industry Outreach Trainers15 Defensive Driving Course, Alive at 2515 First Aid/CPR/AED Employee Training, Hands-on16 Drug and Alcohol Recognition Training for Supervisors17 Defensive Driving Course, Alive at 2519-21 Audiometric Technician Training20 Audiometric Technician Refresher26 Forklift Train-the-Trainer27 CPR/AED-Only Course27 Electrical Safety in the Workplace: NFPA 70E28 Global Harmonization System29 Root Cause Analysis and Incident Investigation30 Safety Committees 30 Ergonomics: Conducting Workplace Assessments
December3 8-Hour Refresher Training for Workers at Hazardous
Waste Clean-up Sites (HAZWOPER)4-7 OSHA 501 Trainer Course in Occupational Safety and
Health Standards for General Industry (30 contact hours)5-7 First Aid/CPR/AED Instructor Development Training10-13 Safety Training Methods 11 Lockout/Tagout Train-the-Trainer PLUS Workshop12 Defensive Driving Course, Basic (8-hour)13 Defensive Driving Course, Basic (4-hour)14 Scaffolding: Competent Person15 Defensive Driving Course, Alive at 2517-18 10-hour OSHA General Industry Safety and Health Training18 Transporting Hazardous Materials and Dangerous Goods19-20 10-hour OSHA Construction Safety Course20 Defensive Driving Course, Alive at 2520 First Aid/CPR/AED Employee Training, Hands-on
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Acrotech of Minnesota Booth 30214311 Ewing AvenueBurnsville, MN 55306Dave Mackinnon952-224-4420e-mail: [email protected]
We will be exhibiting Gorbel’s TetherTrack Rigid Rail Fall Arrest Anchor Systems.
Airgas Booth 5022400 Terminal RoadRoseville, MN 55113John Broeckert651-256-5200e-mail: [email protected]
Airgas is one of the nation’s largest distributors of safety and occupationalhealth products. With over 16,000 stocksafety products, you’ll find it with Airgas.
Alliance of Hazardous Materials Professionals (AHMP) North Star Chapter Booth 3142136 Ford Parkway, P.O. Box 24St. Paul, 55116Jim Moyle612-599-3019e-mail: [email protected]
A membership forum for the advance-ment of the environmental profession.
Allina Medical Clinic – OccupationalHealth Services Booth 2052925 Chicago Avenue SouthMinneapolis, MN 55407Michelle Corrigan612-262-5234e-mail: [email protected]
Allina Medical Clinic provides comprehen-sive occupational medical services atmultiple clinic sites located in the TwinCities metro area and greater Minnesota.
American Lung Association in Minnesota Booth 535490 Concordia AvenueSt. Paul, MN 55103Kelly Marczak651-227-8014e-mail: [email protected]
Emissions from motor vehicles are thesingle largest source of air pollution inMinnesota. The American Lung Associa-tion in Minnesota recognizes clean fueland vehicle technologies as a Clean AirChoice®, choices that motorists canmake today to reduce their impact on theair quality and human health. Stop by ourbooth to find out more about electric vehicles, hybrids and our homegrown renewable fuels like E85 and biodiesel.
American Red Cross Booth 5301201 West River ParkwayMinneapolis, MN 55454Terry Menge612-872-3251e-mail: [email protected]
The American Red Cross offers a wide variety of health and safety courses infirst aid, CPR, AED, bloodbornepathogens and other areas for both individuals and organizations. AED programs also available.
American Society of Safety Engineers(ASSE) Northwest Chapter Booth 3127225 Northland Drive North, Suite 300Minneapolis, MN 55428Jackie Sutherland321-948-6128e-mail: [email protected]
The American Society of Safety Engineers(ASSE) Northwest Chapter is a regionalassociation of over 600 members, representing those with careers in thesafety profession. The chapter providesnetworking and membership, and buildsthe image of safety, health and environ-mental professionals in the community.Our geographical boundaries are Northand South Dakota, Minnesota and West-ern Wisconsin. We hold monthly meet-ings with speakers covering topics ofcurrent interest in safety. For more infor-mation and a schedule of upcoming activities, visit our website at www.northwest.asse.org.
Applied Environmental Sciences, Inc.Booth 6118441 Wayzata Boulevard, Suite 103Minneapolis, MN 55426Patrick DiBartolomeo763-555-5510
e-mail: [email protected]
Environmental health and safety consultants specializing in the indoor environment.
ArjoHuntleigh Booth 6062349 West Lake StreetAddison, IL 60101Brian Sherman800-323-1245e-mail:[email protected]
ArjoHuntleigh offers a broad range ofequipment, medical devices and com-plete systems in interrelated areas suchas medical beds, patient lifting/transfers,therapeutic surfaces and disinfection.
Aurora Pictures, Inc. Booth 5285249 Chicago Avenue SouthMinneapolis, MN 55417Charles Strother612-843-2211e-mail: [email protected]
Aurora Pictures has been a leadingprovider of compliance and behavior-based safety video training programs forover 20 years. We offer off-the-shelf aswell as custom-produced DVDs, interac-tive online training courses, CD-ROMsand video on demand.
Avon Protection Booth 5321361 Brass Mill Road, Suite FBelcamp, MD 21017Joe Zenner612-845-3102e-mail: [email protected]
Avon Protection works with the design,development and manufacture of respi-ratory protection products for various situations. With new conflicts, threat scenarios and environments creating additional daily risks for individuals in themilitary, law enforcement, corrections,first-responder and special response industries, Avon Protection maintains amarket-leading position by investing incontinual research and design innovations to protect the elite end user.
Special Insert: Minnesota Safety & Health Conference Exhibitor Guide
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S Beagle I, Inc. Booth 124202 South Lake Avenue, Suite 23Pasadena, CA 91101Cecilia Abante213-229-0830e-mail: [email protected]
Beagle I, Inc., is a manufacturer of ergonomic, anti-fatigue floor mats thatuse high quality rubber. Barefoot matsare highly effective safety mats that provide exceptional comfort for peoplewho stand.
Brown & Bigelow Booth 40513 Echo Lake BoulevardMahtomedi, MN 55115Michelle Taylor651-779-7101/800-628-1755, x7572e-mail:[email protected]
Complete line of products for safety industry including wearables, safetyawareness items, safety incentive awardsand much more!
BS & B Pressure Safety Management,LLC Booth 3017455 East 46th StreetTulsa, OK 74145Debbie Wilson918-665-5911, x0e-mail: [email protected]
B.W. Technologies by HoneywellBooth 213405 Barclay BoulevardLincolnshire, IL 60069Laureen Turton403-806-1867/888-749-8878e-mail: [email protected]
B.W. Technologies by Honeywell manu-factures a full line of portable gas detection instrumentation for toxic andcombustible gasses, volatile organiccompounds (VOCs) and oxygen.
C3 SoftWorks Booth 423222 North 2nd Street, Suite 200Minneapolis, MN 55401Paul Michaelson612-332-3356, x1/888-333-1969e-mail: [email protected]
Training game software for classroomand web. Whether you’re in the classroom, or teaching over the web, our
engaging tools provide an effective vehicle to introduce, reinforce or reviewany topic.
Capital Safety Booth 3103833 Sala WayRed Wing, MN 55066Jason Giefer651-388-8282/800-328-6146email: [email protected]
Capital Safety, home of the DBI/SALA™,Uniline™ and Protecta™ brands. For com-plete safety we provide quality, innovativefall protection and rescue solutions forconstruction, utility, wind energy, oil andgas, plus telecom companies.
CavCom, Inc. Booth 407P.O. Box 1455Walker, MN 56484Skip Groth218-547-4988/866-547-4988e-mail: [email protected]
CavCom has created the only “In Ear”two-way communication system for use inhigh noise and respirators. CavCom elec-tronics interface with your current radioand industry grade for your toughest job.
CenterPoint Energy Booth 2161240 West River ParkwayMinneapolis, MN 55454Jack Long612-321-5040e-mail: [email protected]
Headquartered in Houston, TX, Center-Point Energy is a domestic energy deliv-ery company that includes electrictransmission and distribution, naturalgas distribution and sales, interstatepipeline and gathering operations and anelectric generation business that thecompany is under contract to sell. In Min-nesota, CenterPoint Energy is the state’slargest natural gas distribution company,serving more than 760,000 residential,commercial and industrial customers inover 240 communities. Home ServicePlus®, its non-regulated business in Min-nesota, offers products and services inthe categories of heating, ventilation andair conditioning (HVAC) and appliance re-pair, and HVCA hearth equipment sales.
CENTiCARE Corporation Booth 6246511 Manchester LaneEden Prairie, MN 55346
Kelly Wagner952-937-8933/800-433-0348e-mail: [email protected]
CENTiCARE provides the finest stainlesssteel shower chair and commode on themarket, designed to transport standardand bariatric patients, as well as transferpatients from bed to commode and bedto shower, while they are safely secured.Our sturdy chair has total lock smoothglide premium casters, adjustable arm-rests decreasing width limitations for anysize patient, rolls over the toilet for con-venience and stability, and can be auto-matically cleaned. CENTiCARE offers awide variety of product lines for use inhospitals, clinics and extended care facilities including: PVC and stainlesssteel hampers, linen carts, phlebotomycarts, IV poles, equipment stands andvarious accessories for each product line.
CHG Hospital Beds Booth 428153 Towerline PlaceLondon, ON N6E 2T3Victoria Leach519-963-4010/866-516-5446e-mail: [email protected]
The goal of CHG’s Spirit Select® bed is tocreate a safer hospital environment forboth patients and staff. Studies indicatethat 22% of falls occur from bed and 10%of these falls result in a serious injury.The average cost of a fall-related injury is$33,785. The implementation of SpiritSelect® beds can help reduce patientcosts and the severity of injuries with itslow height, programmable nightlight, integrated 3-zone bed exit alarm, andrails designed to provide optimal comfortand support.
Cintas Corporation Booths 505 & 5078703 Brooklyn BoulevardBrooklyn Park, MN 55445Justin Elliott763-425-7200e-mail: [email protected]
Cintas Corporation can service all yourfirst aid and safety needs, and providesafety and emergency supplies as well as training courses and compliance programs. Cintas Corporation also part-ners with our customers to provide complete fire protection solutions, document shredding services, uniformapparel and promotional products.
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SComplete Health, Environmental &Safety Services, Inc. (CHESS, Inc)Booth 2047060 Valley Creek Plaza, Suite 115-108Woodbury, MN 55125-2269Carol Keyes651-481-9787/877-481-9787e-mail: [email protected]
Complete Health, Environmental & SafetyServices, Inc. (CHESS, Inc) specializes inoccupational safety and health consult-ing services to smaller businesses, manufacturers and cities. Industrial hygiene, OSHA compliance audits, riskassessments, safety training, programdevelopment, CPR/first aid training,safety committee assistance and more.
Comprehensive Loss Management, Inc.(CLMI) Booth 40115800 32nd Avenue North, Suite 106Minneapolis, MN 55447Erik Olson763-551-1022/800-533-2767e-mail: [email protected]
Comprehensive Loss Management, Inc.(CLMI) safety training (Blueprints forSafety) develops and produces safetycompliance DVDs, web-based and othertraining aids to help your companycomply with OSHA standards.
COMPTROL a division of Kraus-Anderson Insurance Booth 212420 Gateway BoulevardBurnsville, MN 55337Hope Kjeseth952-707-8221e-mail: [email protected]
We focus on three key areas: prevention,management and the finance of injuries.The COMPTROL proprietary processhelps business owners and executives regain control of their workers’ compen-sation program by identifying exposures,creating solutions, implementing systemsand monitoring the process.
Conestoga-Rovers & AssociatesBooth 1111801 Old Highway 8, Suite 114St. Paul, MN 55112Mitchell Bergner651-639-0913e-mail: [email protected]
Full service organization providing safety and health and environmental engineering services.
Continental Safety Equipment, Inc.Booth 5192935 Waters Road, Suite 140Eagan, MN 55121Scott Paul651-454-7233/800-844-7003e-mail: [email protected]
Distributor of personal protection equip-ment, instrumentation sales, rental andservice.
Convenience Learning InternationalBooth 106175 Jackson Avenue North, Suite 412Hopkins, MN 55343David Janiszewski952-938-3830e-mail: [email protected]
If you’re looking to train your workforce,we have a scalable solution to meet yourneeds. We educate workers for nearly allindustries, as well as educational institu-tions and government agencies. We canmeet your needs if you have a work forceof five to 10,000 plus. You don’t have tospend a lot of money to get the very bestonline safety training in the industry.
Corporate Connection Booth 52922243 206th StreetBig Lake, MN 55309763-263-7151www.corporateconnectionmn.com
Work apparel and safety company.
Dakota Safety Booths 600 & 602584 Coventry ParkwaySt. Paul, MN 55123Andrew Miller651-405-6785/866-503-7245e-mail: [email protected]
Dakota Safety solves fall-protection issues using passive fall protection,guardrails. The SafetyRail2000, free-standing, counterbalanced guardrail system is a simple engineering solutionto fall protection and structural barriers.SafetyRail2000 installs without attachingto roofs or floors. Visit our booth to seeand test both the standard Safety -Rail2000 and the Architectural seriesguard rail systems in addition to othersafety and guarding products.
Damarco Solutions, LLC Booth 5002211 Radatz AvenueMaplewood, MN 55109-1440Alan Johnston612-436-3432/877-828-0859e-mail: [email protected]
Damarco Solutions, LLC, provides onlineoccupational safety and health services,including MSDS management and respirator medical evaluations.
DYMAX Engineering Booth 4064751 Mustang CircleSt. Paul, MN 55112Joe Schommer763-717-3123e-mail:[email protected]
NFPA 70E compliance. Arc flash, hazardanalysis and training. Electrical preven-tive maintenance and engineering.
3E Company Booth 1003207 Grey Hawk Court, Suite 200Carlsbad, CA 92010760-602-8700/800-360-3220e-mail: [email protected]
3E Company’s comprehensive suite ofdata products and information servicesenables improved compliance with globalenvironmental health & safety (EH&S) requirements related to the safe manu-facturing, distribution, transportation,usage and disposal of chemicals andhazardous products. Whether you are amanufacturer or distributor, or a com-pany whose employees handle haz-ardous materials, 3E can tailor a programspecific to the EH&S compliance informa-tion and management needs of your or-ganization that provides benefits to theentire enterprise and throughout the supply chain. 3E Company’s full productlifecycle approach provides a single, integrated solution for managing EH&Scapabilities, resulting in reduced cost,risk and liability while improving process.
ErgoGenesis, LLC Booth 517One Bodybilt PlaceNavasota, TX 77868936-825-1700e-mail: [email protected]
ErgoGenesis, LLC, manufacturer of Body-Bilt ergonomic seating and ErgoFusionworkspace accessories, is the leading
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Ergolet Booths 324 & 424705 Pennsylvania Avenue SouthMinneapolis, MN 55426888-374-6741e-mail: [email protected]
Ergolet is a global company dedicated tothe safety and comfortable transfer of individuals who require mobility assis-tance. Safe patient handling and mobilitysolutions manufactured by Ergolet include overhead lifts, track systems, mobile lifts, sit-to-stand aids and shower,toileting and bathing aids that deliversafety and ease of use in all care situations. The company, founded in Denmark in 1973, is owned by Minneapolis-based Liberty Diversified International and has a North Americansales headquarters in Minneapolis.
ErgoSystems Consulting Group, Inc.Booth 11519285 Shady Hills RoadExcelsior, MN 55331Mark Anderson, MA, PT, CPE952-401-9296e-mail: mark.anderson@ergosystemscon-sulting.comwww.ergosystemsconsulting.com
Since 1997 ErgoSystems ConsultingGroup, Inc., has provided ergonomicsconsulting and training services at thelocal, state and national level. Workingcollaboratively with clients, our primaryareas of focus have been ergonomicssystems and work processes, ergonomicsteam development and training, injuryprevention management strategies, safeworker behavior and worker physical fitness.
Essilor Prescription Safety EyewearBooth 3065205 Highway 169 NorthPlymouth, MN 55442Tory Olson763-213-7709/800-328-4912
e-mail: [email protected]/essilorpse
Essilor Prescription Safety Eyewear is theleading choice for your prescriptionsafety eyewear needs. We have both localand national capabilities.
EZ Way, Inc. Booth 117P.O. Box 89Clarinda, IA 51632Kim Betts712-542-1853/800-627-8940e-mail: [email protected]
EZ Way, Inc., manufactures/distributespatient transfer equipment featuring mobile floor lifts, sit-stands, ceiling lifts,lateral transfer and repositioning equipment for the safety of patients andcaregivers. Now introducing the new EZBathing line.
Fairview Health Services – Injury Prevention & Occupational HealthBooth 2172344 Energy Park DriveSt. Paul, MN 55108Marnie Myhre, MS. PT, CEA612-273-3310e-mail: [email protected]
Fairview Health Services offers injuryprevention services and full service occupational health/medicine clinics providing treatment of work-related injuries, physical DOT exams, drug testingand other services.
Flexible Lifeline Systems, Inc.14325 West Hardy RoadHouston, TX 77060Amber Svoboda832-448-2900/800-778-9048e-mail: [email protected]
Flexible Lifeline Systems, Inc., is aturnkey provider of innovative fall protection systems.
Global Training Edge, Inc. Booth 60411 Heritage LaneWelland, ON L3C 6Z3Wilson & Cindy Batemane-mail: [email protected]
Evaluate your safety culture and yoursafety habits. The 7 Safety Habits culturespeedy program is the key to zero. Attendour book signing at the booth.
Ground Floor Packaging, Inc. Booth 52313929 Spring Lake RoadMinnetonka, MN 55345Tim Tompkins612-963-5031 e-mail: [email protected]
Unique therapeutic mats, the world’s onlytherapeutic mats. Healing and durable; asafety director’s dream!
Groves WorkReady Booth 3164465 White Bear ParkwayWhite Bear Lake, MN 55110John Groves763-913-9155e-mail: [email protected]
Onsite injury prevention specialist.
Hagemeyer North AmericaBooths 623 & 6253255 Spring Street North EastMinneapolis, MN 55413612-378-7300/800-328-5482
Hagemeyer North America is a wholesaledistributor of safety products and services.
Handte Air Clean Environments Booth 61614250 Judicial RoadMinneapolis, MN 55306Wayne Hughes866-417-8711e-mail: [email protected]
Waste and recycling specialist solutionsin the workplace, anti-fatigue, clean airspecialist; service all balers, compactorsand air systems.
Hastings Air Energy Control, Inc.Booth 1203809 Chandler DriveMinneapolis, MN 55418Doug Young800-236-8450e-mail: [email protected] www.hastingsairenergy.com
Hastings Air Energy Control, Inc., suppliesprocess ventilation equipment and expertise that helps companies complywith OSHA, EPA, NFPA and other air quality regulatory entities. Includedamong them are OSHA’s HexavalentChromium Standards, the latest OSHAdust control initiative, addressing VOCs
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Sand proper handling of volatile metals.We specialize in wet collector (scrubber)applications, environmental booths,source capture arms and large-bay ambient dust collection systems. We alsofeature iVEC™ Systems which savemoney, save energy and are good for theenvironment because they help reduceyour carbon footprint.
Health Partners Occupational MedicineBooth 2035100 Gamble Drive, Suite 100St. Louis Park, MN 55416Kirk Hyatt952-541-2619e-mail: [email protected]
Full service occupational medicineprovider with four Twin Cities locations.Many services available for the worksite.
HealthSource Solutions, LLC and QUITPLAN at Work Booth 21410159 Wayzata Boulevard, Suite 100Minnetonka, MN 55305Scott Landy763-287-0740e-mail: [email protected]. healthsource-solutions.com
HealthSource Solutions, LLC and QUIT-PLAN at Work has provided high touchworksite wellness services and fitnesscenter management services in Min-nesota and beyond for over 30 years. Weare a one-stop shop for wellness offeringala carte services like biometric screen-ing, onsite flu shots and health screen-ings for a more comprehensive wellnesssolution. QUITPLAN at Work is a free to-bacco cessation resource for all Min-nesota employers, offering onsite smallsupport group classes.
Hennepin Technical College Booth 43013100 College View DriveEden Prairie, MN 55347Erik Gohl800-345-4655e-mail: [email protected]
Hennepin Technical College offers onsite,online and on-campus training in emergency services, including occupa-tional safety, fire training, emergencymedical and law enforcement training.
Honeywell Safety Products Booth 211900 Douglas PikeSmithfield, RI 02917
800-430-5490www.honeywellsafetyproducts.com
Honeywell Safety Products is a leadingglobal manufacturer solely focused onPPE, providing safety solutions for all in-dustries. Brands include Honeywell, Uvex,Miller, North, Howard Leight, Fibre-Metaland Salisbury.
Hy-Test Safety Shoe ServiceBooths 201 & 300255 East Roselawn Avenue, Suite 1Maplewood, MN 55117Jerry Long651-489-1000/866-949-2345e-mail: [email protected]
Leading distributor of occupationalfootwear; steel and soft toe, ESD, metguards, E.H., all are available. Over 20brands, over 100 styles.
IEA, Inc. Booth 103610 North Riverfront DriveMankato, MN 56001Sheri Johannsen507-345-8818e-mail: [email protected]
IEA, Inc., offers comprehensive consult-ing services in environmental health andsafety, including OSHA compliance, in-door air quality, training, asbestos andlead management, industrial hygiene andfacility management.
Industrial Hygiene News/Rimbach Publishing, Inc. Booth 3378650 Babcock BoulevardPittsburgh, PA 15237Karen Galante412-364-5366/800-245-3182e-mail: [email protected]
Industrial Hygiene News features prod-ucts and services that help keep employ-ees safe and the organization OSHAcompliant.
Industrial Scientific/Conney SafetyBooth 1161001 Oakdale RoadOakdale, PA 15071Debbie Majeske412-788-4353/800-338-3287e-mail: [email protected]
Industrial Scientific Corporation is theworld’s leading provider of gas detectionas a service dedicated to eliminatingdeath in the workplace by the end of thiscentury.
Industrial Waste Services, Inc. Booth 504P.O. Box 50680Mendota, MN 55150Michael Antolik952-474-2628/866-474-2628e-mail: [email protected]
Providing in-plant environmental safetycompliance and training services as wellas regulated waste recycling and dis-posal management.
Integrated Loss Control, Inc. (ILC)Booth 5111970 Oakcrest Avenue, Suite 117Roseville, MN 55113Mike Holmquist, MS651-633-6525/888-475-6525e-mail: [email protected]
Provide safety consulting, industrial hy-giene services, risk assessment services,customized media development andelectronic loss control systems.
J.J. Keller & Associates, Inc. Booth 3243003 Breezewood LaneNeenah, WI 54956Mike Monson920-727-7318/800-327-6868e-mail: [email protected]
Regulatory reference products, trainingprograms, DVDs, handbooks, PPE andsafety signage for all areas of operations.
Kidde Safety-Badger Fire Booth 3351403 Timber DriveElgin, IL 60123Karen Fetzer336-684-9093e-mail: [email protected]
Manufacturer of carbon monoxidealarms, smoke alarms and fire extin-guishers. Minnesota “Beat the Beep”Campaign.
Lehigh Outfitters, LLC Booth 43239 East Canal StreetNelsonville, OH 45764
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Quality safety footwear and apparel.
Loeffler Shoes, LLC Booth 614959 Payne AvenueSt. Paul, MN 55130Jim Loeffler651-771-3833e-mail: [email protected]
Mobile shoe truck that goes to any customer for on-site fitting of safetyshoes; also have store locations for off-site purchases! 30 years, same location.
3M Occupational Health & Environmen-tal Safety Division Booth 2183M Center, Building 235-2W-70St. Paul, MN 55144-1000Ron Mosca612-309-4877e-mail: [email protected]/ppesafety
Manufacturer of personal protectiveequipment and services that comple-ment the products.
Magid Glove & Safety Booth 2062060 North Kolmar AvenueChicago, IL 60639800-444-8030e-mail: [email protected]
America’s leading manufacturer and distributor of work gloves, protectiveclothing, industrial hygiene and safetyequipment. A valued source to thousandsof companies, Magid Glove & Safety hasbeen manufacturing gloves and personalprotective equipment since 1946.
MANCOMM Booth 224315 West 4th StreetDavenport, IA 52801563-323-6245/877-626-2666e-mail: [email protected]
Safety and compliance publisher provides business and industry withstate-of-the-art regulatory products.
Mark Enterprises, Inc. Booth 11812200 Marion Lane West, Suite 5208Minnetonka, MN 55305
Mark or Allen Hyman952-544-6175e-mail: [email protected]
Liquid gel insoles.
Massaging Insoles by WavewalkersBooth 524363 Robincrest LaneLindenhurst, IL 60046 Dennis Lundgren847-712-2127e-mail:[email protected]
Liquid filled massaging insoles that notonly cushion but massage your feet! Re-duces fatigue and increases blood flow!
Maximum First Aid & Safety Booth 522277 Coon Rapids Boulevard, Suite 410Coon Rapids, MN 55433Michael Smith763-780-1406e-mail: [email protected]
Since 1990, Maximum First Aid & SafetySystems, Inc., has developed programs tobenefit our customers’ every need, bycustomizing our first aid and safety services to meet each company’s requirements. We are dedicated medicalprofessionals providing quality essentiallifesaving knowledge through preventionand education in emergency care skills.
MED Compass Booth 4007841 Wayzata Boulevard, Suite 214Minneapolis, MN 55426Bob Millier952-542-9333/800-205-8729e-mail: [email protected]
For over 27 years, MED Compass hasbeen offering hearing tests medical respiration clearance, SCBA visualexams, Haz-Mat physical fit testing andvision testing. “All at your facility!”
MedCare Products Booth 329151 East Cliff RoadBurnsville, MN 55337Candy Wolff952-388-3610/800-695-4479e-mail: [email protected]
MedCare Products offers a full line ofsafe patient handling equipment, alongwith training and support, for your staff.
MedCare Products is women-owned withproducts made in the United States.
Medical Disposal Systems, Inc.Booth 1141475 Stagecoach RoadShakopee, MN 55379Gary Langdon952-445-7440e-mail: [email protected]
Regulated medical waste collection,transportation and destruction servicecompany. The local choice!
Medtox Laboratories Booth 105402 West County Road DSt. Paul, MN 55112Jim Pederson651-286-6277/877-747-7193e-mail: [email protected]
MEDTOX assists our customers in devel-oping laboratory and onsite testing pro-grams that save them time, energy andmoney. Services and products includeSAMHSA-certified laboratory testing; lab-based oral fluid testing; PROFILE® in-stant testing cups, cassettes and testsystems (manufactured by MEDTOX inthe USA); eChain®, our electronic chainof custody solution; and a full menu ofclinical laboratory testing options fromour clinical reference laboratory.
Midwest Center for OccupationalHealth & Safety Booth 2002221 University Avenue South East, Suite 350Minneapolis, MN 55414Ruth Rasmussen, MPH, MS, RN612-625-8836e-mail: [email protected] www.cpheo.sph.umn.edu/mcohs
Since 1977, the Midwest Center for Occupational Health and Safety has offered continuing education in the fieldof occupational safety and health. In addition to the open enrollment and online courses that this NIOSH-spon-sored education and research center provides, they also work with organiza-tions to conduct on-site training that includes topics specific and relevant tothe employees attending. Bringing thecourse to your location can significantlyreduce your training costs and assist youin reducing workplace injuries and illnesses and in complying with OSHAstandards and guidelines.
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SMidwest Electric Products, Inc., a division of GE Booth 61258155 240th StreetMankato, MN 56001Micah Drag507-345-2565e-mail: [email protected]
Interactive air tooling workstation experience.
Midwest Safety Counselors, Inc.Booth 304379 Bridgepoint WaySouth St. Paul, MN 55075Kasha [email protected]
Full distributor of all PPE-related safetyequipment. Several safety consultantsalso on staff to teach classes, write programs etc.
Midwest Special InstrumentsBooth 40416204 Lakeside Avenue South EastPrior Lake, MN 55372Matt Williams612-548-4858e-mail: [email protected]
Sales and service of audiometers,spirometers, vision screeners, breath alcohol testers and respirator fit testers.
Minnesota Department of Labor & Industry, Occupational Safety & HealthDivision (MNOSHA) Booth 433433 Lafayette Road North, Suite 400St. Paul, MN 55155-4307Lorinda Floding-Huss651-284-5050/877-470-OSHA (6742)e-mail: [email protected]
Minnesota Department of Labor & Industry, Occupational Safety & Health(MNOSHA) is a federally approved stateplan program, providing enforcement,consultation and outreach services toemployers and employees throughoutMinnesota.
Minnesota Department of Labor & In-dustry, Workplace Safety ConsultationBooth 617443 Lafayette Road NorthSt. Paul, MN 55155Dave Ferkul
651-284-5060e-mail: [email protected]
Provides safety and industrial hygieneconsultative assistance to requestingemployers, to improve workplace safetyand health through better understandingof safety and health standards and safetymanagement elements.
Minnesota Network of Employers forTraffic Safety (NETS) Booth 125474 Concordia AvenueSt. Paul, MN 55103Lisa Kons651-228-7330/800-444-9150, x330e-mail: [email protected]/nets/index.htm
A private not-for-profit organization dedicated to getting traffic safety information into the hands of employers.
Minnesota Occupational Health Booth 5151661 St. Anthony AvenueSt. Paul, MN 55104Bob Weeks651-245-5041e-mail: [email protected]
Occupational medical, acute injury care,drug testing 24/7, physicals, hazmatexam, chemical and blood exposure evaluations.
Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD)Booth 331155 South Wabasha Street, Suite 104St. Paul, MN 55107Brenda Thomas651-523-0802, x2759/800-487-6233e-mail: [email protected]/mn
Drinking and driving deaths and injuriesare 100% preventable. With a little helpfrom Mothers Against Drunk Driving, ourFREE programs and services can helpsave lives. Let us help educate your em-ployees and clients to keep them safe!
MSA Booth 1044633 Stonecliffe DriveEagan, MN 55122Scott Johns651-260-3166/800-672-2222e-mail: [email protected]
MSA makes and markets respiratory protection, gas-and-flame detection instruments; head, eye, face and hearingprotection; fire and police helmets; fallprotection; thermal imaging cameras; bal-listic protection and mining equipment,with a national network of trained distrib-utors.
Multicare Associates Medical CentersBooth 4251835 West County Road CRoseville, MN 55113Cynthia Henderson763-785-7761e-mail: [email protected]
Mulitcare Associates Medical Centers offers a full service occupational medicalfacility, providing treatment of work-related injuries, physicals, DOT exams,drug and alcohol testing, second opinions and fitness for duty evaluations.
Nokomis Shoe Shop, Inc. Booth 1024950 34th Avenue SouthMinneapolis, MN 55417Steve Negaard612-724-1406/800-663-9529e-mail: [email protected]
Safety and slip resistant footwear. Brandsinclude Keen, Danner, Timberland Pro,Carolina, Skechers, Navtilus, New Balance, Dansko, Wolverine and chainsaw boots.
Northland Rep Group Booth 1225409 Boone Avenue NorthMinneapolis, MN 55428Jeff Blair763-504-4575e-mail: [email protected]
Deb-soap and skin care evolution sorbent products, Sorbents Viz Life, hi-visibility clothing, web devices and fallprotection.
Onsite Medical Service, Inc.Booths 601, 603, 605, 607P.O. Box 528Delano, MN 55328Bob Ewing 763-972-2281/877-972-2281e-mail: [email protected] www.4hearingtest.com
We bring all the services of a professional clinic to your curbside instate-of-the-art mobile medical vans.
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S Occupational hearing and respiratorclearance examinations. Quantitativeand qualitative fit testing. Complete haz-mat/SCBA physicals and visionscreening. On-site DOT physicals. Call usand “step up” to a professional testingexperience.
On-Site Solutions Physical TherapyBooth 2106812 Hemlock Lane, Suite BMaple Grove, MN 55369Melissa Gill, P.T.763-657-7547e-mail: [email protected]
We provide on-site injury prevention foroveruse and sprain/strain injuries. Prevention services include education onproper techniques at work to avoid injury,work station and work task evaluation in-jury assessment with plan, and return-to-work planning. On-Site Solutions alsoprovides physical therapy at the job siteby incorporating traditional physical therapy with specific job-related tasks, inorder to return an employee back to workquicker and safer. We specialize in functional job analysis, functional capacity evaluations and pre-employ-ment screens.
Orthopedic Sports, Inc. dba OSI Physical Therapy Booth 1071700 Tower Drive WestStillwater, MN 55082Kathleen Picard651-351-9264e-mail: [email protected]
Work injury prevention management provided by physical and occupationaltherapists.
Philips Healthcare Booth 2253000 Minuteman RoadAndover, MA 01810Dean Sanders314-566-3597/800-722-9377e-mail: [email protected]
Philips offers a full range of defibrillators;from easy-to-use automated external defibrillators (AEDs) used in the homeand community to sophisticated multi-function monitor/defibrillators used byhealthcare professionals, each tailored tothe needs, training and skill of a particu-lar type of user from home to hospital.
Plugs Safety Booth 207614 Wilshire AvenueStockton, CA 95203Karl Wenzel602-448-9914/866-536-7584e-mail: [email protected]
Hearing protection built into hard hats,construction vest and safety glasses.
Practical Process Safety, LLCBooth 6133801 Bridgewater DriveEagan, MN 55123Arlyn Poppen651-688-7386e-mail: [email protected]
Specializing in process safety manage-ment and flammable liquid safety. Includes training, program development,process hazard analysis (PHA) facilita-tion, PSM program audits and incident investigations.
Premier Connections Training SourceBooth 5131660 South Highway 100, Suite 500St. Louis Park, MN 55416Kristin Ford952-697-3677e-mail: [email protected]
We save you time and money by connect-ing you with the right vendor. We listen toyour criteria, goals and scope, and part-ner with you to provide options to meetthem. We will do research and due diligence as needed. We are fully sup-ported by our partners; our services arespecialized and are at no cost to you. Wecurrently partner with over 50 solutions.
Prism Medical, Inc. Booths 435 & 53445 Progress ParkwayMaryland Heights, MD 63043Katie Grealis314-692-9135/866-891-6502e-mail: [email protected]
With over 200,000 installations world-wide, Prism Medical, Inc. is the industryleader in the design, manufacture anddistribution of patient lifting, transfer andhandling equipment used in all health-care environments.
Protective Industrial ProductsBooth 30526 Computer Drive East
Albany, NY 12205Colleen McLaughlin518-861-0133/800-262-5755e-mail: [email protected]
Personal protective equipment and handprotection.
Rambow, Inc. Booth 2191000 Rambow ParkwayNew London, MN 56273Jon Rambow320-354-2570/800-472-6269e-mail: [email protected]
Embroidery, screen print, promotionalproducts and safety wear.
Red Wing Shoe CompanyBooths 323 & 422314 Main StreetRed Wing, MN 55066Mark Wasmund612-388-1670e-mail:[email protected]
Since 1905 Red Wing Shoe Companyhas been providing occupationalfootwear. We offer retail locations as wellas mobile service for a hassle-free approach.
Salisbury by Honeywell Booth 215101 East Crossroads Parkway, Suite ABolingbrook, IL 60440Leigh Vanarsdall630-343-3800/877-406-4501e-mail: [email protected]
Salisbury by Honeywell is the worldleader in the manufacturing of personalprotective equipment and live line toolsto protect commercial and industrial electrical workers from the hazards oftheir job. Salisbury by Honeywell is yourcomplete source for personal electricalsafety products that comply with ASTMrequirements, NFPA 70E standards andOSHA regulations.
Sanford Health – HealthCare Accessories Booth 6221705 Anne Street NorthwestBemidji, MN 56601Gary A. Johnson218-407-7973e-mail: [email protected]
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Sanford Health Occupational MedicineBooths 619 & 6213838 12th Street NorthFargo, ND 58102Chuck Ulrich701-234-6985e-mail: [email protected]
Sanford Health Occupational Medicineclinics offer injury care and injury preven-tion services, DOT and non-DOT physicalexams, drug testing and other variousemployer-needed services. Our MobileServices division offers WellU, our on-sitenursing program; Quiet Zone, our mobilehearing testing and conservation serv-ices; on-site biometric health screeningand various on-site vaccine administra-tion services. Our Job Essentials Programoffers clients on-site job analysis and development of physical job descriptionsused for pre-placement and post injuryassessments. Sanford OccupationalMedicine is part of Sanford Health, thelargest, rural, not-for-profit healthcaresystem in the nation.
Scantron Corporation Booth 4031313 Lone Oak RoadEagan, MN 55121Mike Rettke651-683-6329/800-722-6876e-mail: [email protected]
Scantron’s SafetyCapture solution is theanswer to time-consuming manual dataentry in a safety observation system. Automated data collection technology reduces your manual data entry while increasing throughput and productivitywith the same or less staff.
Showa Best Glove, Inc. Booth 11015668 Danville AvenueRosemount, MN 55068Troy Boeckman651-491-9519e-mail: [email protected]
Showa Best Glove, Inc., a leader inhand/arm protection that offers generalpurpose, cut resistant, specialty, chemical resistant and disposable glovesfor a vast multitude of industries. VisitShowa Best Glove, Inc. online at
www.showabestglove.com for the latestin all things related to hand/arm protection.
Sizewise Booth 4341301 Corporate Center Drive, Suite 117Eagan, MN 55121Scott Bernatz800-814-9389e-mail: [email protected]
Sizewise sets the standard in service,safety and savings by offering a full lineof products and solutions designed tominimize caregiver injuries, reduce pa-tient falls and prevent pressure ulcer development. Sizewise equipment ismanufactured in the USA and globallydistributed in acute care, long-term careand home care markets.
SMT Health Systems Booth 4311380 Legion RoadDetroit Lakes, MN 56501Scott Kallis218-847-3386/800-725-7761e-mail: [email protected]
SMT Health Systems proudly provideselectric full body, sit-to-stand, and ceilingtype patient lifts, all available with elec-tronic digital scale option. SMT HealthSystems offers a variety of models in different price ranges to meet yourbudget requirements with features tomeet individual needs. We offer up-frontpricing, free evaluations, and training.
S-O-S On-Line Leak Sealing Booth 506P.O. Box 7282Duluth, MN 55807Jim Carter218-626-3917e-mail: [email protected]
For over 30 years S-O-S On-Line LeakSealing has been solving industrial piperepair problems including hot/wet tap-ping, line stopping and value insertion,preventing plant shutdowns, increasingplant efficiency and eliminating work-place hazards.
South Central College Booths 501 & 5031225 3rd Street South WestFaribault, MN 55021Terry Meschke507-337-5868/800-422-0391e-mail: [email protected] www.southcentral.edu
South Central Technical College offersworkplace training in areas of safety, fire,law enforcement, first aid/EMT, motorcy-cle and many other areas. We are verymobile and travel throughout the five-state area.
St. Cloud State UniversityMinnesota Highway Safety & ResearchCenter (MHSRC) Booth 113720 4th Avenue SouthSt. Cloud, MN 56301Larry Nadeau320-255-4732/888-234-1294e-mail: [email protected]
The mission of the Minnesota HighwaySafety & Research Center is to provideeducational activities which prevent financial loss and human trauma, and topromote the safe and efficient operationof the highway transportation system.
Summit Training Source Booth 3334170 Embassy DriveGrand Rapids, MI 49546Greg Adams800-842-0466e-mail: [email protected]
Summit Training Source offers safety andcompliance training solutions in multipleformats; including online, video/DVD andstreaming video.
Superior Technology Solutions, LLCBooths 123 & 222P.O. Box 4418Clearwater, FL 33758James McElroy813-390-0337e-mail: [email protected]/stslifts.com
Superior Technology Solutions, LLC is aprovider of safe patient handling prod-ucts that include patient lifts, lifting accessories and education.
Sure Stop Floor Safety, Inc. Booth 1011065 63rd Avenue NortheastMinneapolis, MN 55432Jon Dahl763-571-1769e-mail: [email protected]
Sure Stop Floor Safety, Inc. is your out-source for floor safety solutions, productsand installation. For over 23 years we’vecontinued to grow and maintain strong
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Tailored Injury Prevention Solutions,Inc. (TIPS) Booth 61021010 Commerce Boulevard, Suite BRogers, MN 55374Maria [email protected]
TIPS provide on-site soft tissue injury prevention and wellness. We develop and deliver loss containment solutionstailored to the companies and individualswe serve.
T K Group, Inc. Booth 1121781 South Bell School RoadRockford, IL 61016-9338Dave Bennett815-332-3460e-mail: [email protected]
T K Group, Inc., is the nation’s largestmobile hearing testing company. We cantest and train up to 10 employees simul-taneously, print “Employee NotificationLetters” on the mobile unit for immediatedistribution and STS and potential OSHA-recordable listing after each shift. Wehave a secure web-based reporting program that allows you to monitor yourprogram from your PC.
Trav’s Outfitter − Safety Shoe Superstore Booth 3077315 Highway 65 NortheastFridley, MN 55117Scott Simms763-780-3832/866-724-3834e-mail: [email protected]
Shoemobile service covering Minnesota,North Dakota, South Dakota, Iowa andWisconsin. Largest selection in the Midwest!
Trig Life Services Booth 52515153 Technology Drive, Suite BEden Prairie, MN 55344Andy Gannon952-873-7142
e-mail: [email protected]
Trig Life Services is a life service providerfocused on helping the whole person,from health to wellness to career andfamily.
US Healthworks Medical GroupBooths 303 & 4024080 West Broadway, Suite 200Robbinsdale, MN 55422Kyanne Hallowell763-398-8888www.ushealthworks.com
Occupational health medical services.
USA Mobile Drug Testing Booth 429333 Washington Avenue North, Suite 300Minneapolis, MN 55401Eric Bensen612-333-1525e-mail: [email protected]
USA Mobile Drug Testing offers a com-plete set of drug free workplace and employee screening services including24/7 mobile drug testing, policy imple-mentation, education and backgroundchecks.
Viking Industrial Center Booth 618710 Raymond AvenueSt. Paul, MN 55114Greg Winter651-646-6374/800-328-6505e-mail: [email protected]
Full line safety and construction servicecompany.
Walman Optical Company Booth 318801 12th Avenue NorthMinneapolis, MN 55411Wendy Danger612-520-6002/800-873-9256, x6002e-mail: [email protected]
Minnesota’s leading manufacturer of prescription safety eyewear. Specializingin custom-tailored protective eyewearprograms designed for your uniqueneeds.
W.P. & R.S. Mars Company Booths 223 & 322215 East 78th StreetBloomington, MN 55420
Rick Palmer 952-884-9388/800-862-6093e-mail: [email protected]
The W.P. & R.S. Mars Company providesproducts and training services for personal protection, confined spaceentry and facilities identification.
Wy’East Medical Booth 11916700 Southeast 120th AvenueClackamas, OR 97015Martin Kelly916-216-7410/800-255-3126e-mail: [email protected]
Safe patient handling laws are finallycatching up with Wy’East Medical. Ourhigh compliance products include the Totalift-II transfer/transport chair and thePink Slip™ Slide Sheet.
Xcel Energy Booth 615414 Nicollet MallMinneapolis, MN 55401-1993Cindy Tuominen612-337-2106e-mail:[email protected]
Xcel Energy provides free safety demonstrations to educate the public onthe hazards of high voltage electricityand natural gas.
Zee Medical Service Booth 202P.O. Box 911Burnsville, MN 55337Gary Cook952-890-1321e-mail: [email protected]
First aid, safety products and service.
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Join us for the
79th Annual
Minnesota Safety
& Health Conference
Tuesday, May 14 –
Thursday, May 16, 2013
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Information To Help Keep Your Employees Safe on the RoadSafety NETSFrom the Minnesota Network of Employers for Traffic Safety
The Minnesota Department of Public Safety, Office of TrafficSafety reports that the 368 traffic deaths on Minnesota roads in2011 represents a fourth consecutive annual drop in road fatali-ties and the lowest death count on record since 1944, when 356were killed. The deaths include 120 unbelted motorists and 111alcohol-impaired crash victims. The 368 deaths also marks a 44percent decrease from 10 years ago.
Some key facts from the 2011 report:
• The state’s 2011 fatality rate per 100million vehicle miles traveled is lessthan one person (0.65, the state’srecord low). The U.S. fatality rate is1.09. In 2009, (most recent nationaldata), Minnesota was third behindMassachusetts and Connecticut forthe lowest fatality rate in the U.S.
• The most common factors in allcrashes are in order of frequency:driver inattention/distraction; failureto yield right-of-way, and illegal orunsafe speed.
• 368 fatalities involved motorists(271); motorcyclists (42); pedestrians (40); bicyclists (5); ATV riders (8); and farm equipment occupants (2).
• 30,295 injuries, of which 1,159 were severe, life-altering injuries.
• 261 deaths (71 percent) occurred in the 80 counties of greater Minnesota, while 107 deaths (29percent) occurred in the TwinCities’ seven-county metro area.
• Driver-distraction related crashes resulted in 72 deaths.
• Speed-related crashes resulted in 83 deaths.
DPS traffic safety officials say smarter, safer driving is a criticalfactor in the continuing decline in road deaths. Seat belt compli-ance is at a record high, and alcohol-impaired crashes (involvingdrivers at 0.08 alcohol concentration and above) have dropped inrecent years. DWIs arrests have also fallen, indicating that moredrivers are thinking twice about drinking and driving.
Proactive campaigns involving increased enforcement, education,engineering enhancements and improved emergency medical andtrauma response have also been a factor as well as the ban on texting/emailing/web access, the primary seat belt law and thebooster seat law requirement for children. Despite the progress,we can’t afford to be complacent as we continue to push towardzero deaths.
You can find the DPS Office of Traffic Safety annual detailedsummary of traffic crashes, Minnesota Motor Vehicle Crash Facts2011 online.
New Report: Deaths on Minnesota Roads Decline Again
New Safety Guide Keeps Seasoned Drivers On the Go!
The aging of Minnesota’s population is a significant issue in ourworkplaces and on our roads. By 2030, one in four drivers will beage 65 or older. On the Go!, thenewest publication from AAA and the Minnesota Safety Council, addresses physical andcognitive changes drivers experience as they age, as well as changes to roadway designand vehicles. This full-color,20-page publication usesword games, visual puzzlesand other elements to inform and assist activeolder drivers in drivingsafer, longer. Members can ordercopies for employees through the Minnesota Network of Employers for Traffic Safety website. On the Go! can also be downloaded from http://www.minnesotasafetycouncil.org/traffic/OntheGo.pdf.
Put the Brakeson SpeedingMany workplaces areinvolved in the historicprogress we’re seeingin reducing deathsand injuries on Minnesota’s roads.Take part in the upcoming speed en-forcement campaign,which will be occurringthrough late July andinto August aroundthe state. Find employee awarenessmaterials, samplepolicies, suggestedactivities and other resources to supportyour efforts atwww.minnesotasafetycouncil.org/netsor contact Lisa:[email protected];651-228-7330/800-444-9150.
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Information To Help Keep You Safe on the RoadSafety NETS
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Why You Shouldn’t Speed• Greater chance you’ll lose control of your vehicle• Your stopping distance increases• Less time for you to respond and avoid a crash• A crash will be more severe – which means more injuries and more serious inJuries
Don’t put your schedule ahead of everybody else’s safety. When your speed increases, sodoes the chance for a violent crash.
Gain a second.Lose a lifetime.
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ON THE JOB
In 2010, there were 774 deaths in the construction industry –the most of any industry sector and accounting for 17% of allwork-related deaths in the U.S. that year. There are a couplestories behind those numbers. Construction fatalities have declined significantly over the past several years (down from1,204 in 2007), but OSHA officials attribute that decline to adrop in construction activity during the recession. And whilethe numbers have dropped, the death rate has remained con-stant: 9.7 per 100,000 workers in 2007, 9.9 the following yearand 9.8 in 2009. With construction activity on the rise,OSHA is concerned that the numbers will follow. Construc-tion worksites are organizationally complex multi-employersites and present numerous health and safety challenges. Hereare a few online resources that can help address them:
Construction fall prevention campaign. In 2010, more than10,000 construction workers were injured as a result of fallingwhile working from heights, and another 255 workers werekilled. In late April, federal OSHA launched an awarenesscampaign that provides employers and workers with informa-tion and educational materials about working safely from ladders, scaffolds and roofs. It includes a new fall preventionweb page with detailed information in English and Spanish.The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health(NIOSH) has also created a construction fall prevention pageon the Centers for Disease Control website, as well as a joint
website on fall prevention at http://www.stopconstructionfalls.com, with information from industry, nonprofit and academic sources.
The NIOSH construction web page provides links to numerous resources on 39 topics, from abrasive blasting, asbestos and asphalt fumes to trenching, take-home toxins and vermiculite.
The Construction Coalition for a Drug- and Alcohol-FreeWorkplace website provides the resources necessary to success-fully implement an effective substance abuse policy.
Spotlight on Construction: Issues and Resources
Upcoming federal OSHA activity:
• OSHA’s confined space in construction rule – it’sclose to being issued, but no date has been set
• a cranes and derricks directive to accompany theAugust 2010 regulation
• a directive on highway work zones for OSHA enforcement staff, aimed at creating more consistency in how citations are issued
Lifesaving Philips AEDs: Now is the Time
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HeartStart Onsite Price ReductionThis is a great time to add an automated external defibrillator
(AED) to your preparedness strategies – the cost ofthe Philips HeartStart Onsite
package has been reduced to$1,350 ! Purchase a Philips Heart-Start package from us and receive morethan $400 of AED accessories for free. Look-ing for replacement pads or batteries? Members get a 20%discount on accessories when ordered through us. For more information, contact
Al Terwedo at 651-228-7315/800-444-9450 or [email protected] learn more about our First Aid programs, including First Aid/CPR/AED training on our website.
We’ve done the legwork foryou and believe PhilipsHeartStart AEDs are the best.Ask us why!
The information in the Memo to Mem-
bers is compiled from sources believed
to be reliable. We’ve exercised reason-
able care to assure its accuracy, but
make no guarantees. The Minnesota
Safety Council makes no representation
or guarantees of results and assumes
no liability in connection with the
information contained in the Memo, in-
cluding whether such information
or suggestions are appropriate in all
circumstances. Statements attributed to
other sources do not necessarily reflect
the opinion or position of the Minnesota
Safety Council.
Memo to Members is a publication of
the Minnesota Safety Council.
Editor: Ann Kulenkamp
Editorial Assistant: Kristy Zack
Designer: Barbara Campbell
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OFF THE JOB
Pull Weeds, Not Muscles, When Tending Your GardenPlanting, weeding, pruning and landscaping involves tools and equipment that, if not used carefully, could result in serious injuries. According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), in 2010 more than41,200 people in the United States were injured as a result of working in theirgardens. Whether you’re an expert gardener or first-timer, the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) recommends the following:• Plan what you want to do in advance. Don’t be in a hurry.• Keep gardening equipment in good working order. Wear protective gloves, sturdy shoes
and long pants when working in the garden to protect against insect bites and injuries suchas stepping on sharp objects or cuts from handling sharp tools.
• If you identify poisonous plants or trees with poisonous berries, remove them or keepyoung children away and educate them about the potential risks. If you can’t identify aplant or tree, take a sample to a garden center for identification.
• Don’t allow children to play in or near areas where sharp tools, chemicals or gardeningequipment are being used or stored.
• Use proper lifting techniques to protect your back – get a firm footing, separate your feetshoulder-width apart, keep your back straight, bend at the knees, lift with your leg musclesas you stand up and hold the object close to your body. If an object is too heavy or is anawkward shape, don’t try to lift it by yourself. Get help.
• To avoid back and knee injuries caused by repetitive bending and kneeling in the garden,consider using a garden stool to help relieve pressure on your spine and knees.
• Avoid the heat by gardening in the early morning or late afternoon. A wide-brimmed hat,sunscreen of at least SPF 15, and sunglasses are recommended regardless of time of day.
• Drink fluids, especially if you’re working up a sweat. Don’t drink alcoholic beverages beforegardening – it’s not a good mix with sharp tools and power equipment.
Source: American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
Take Action to Prevent Child Heatstroke DeathEven on a mild day, the inside of a car can quickly become very hot. That’s especially danger-ous for kids (and hazardous for animals, too), as a child’s body heats up 3-5 times faster thanan adult body. Always take action if you see an unattended child in a vehicle. Dial 911 imme-diately and follow the instructions that emergency personnel provide – they are trained to de-termine if a child is in danger. Learn more about the dangers of heatstroke and other risks forchildren in and around vehicles on the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’swebsite at www.nhtsa.gov/safety/hyperthermia and find free, downloadable print resourceson our website to share with co-workers, family and friends.
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Resources to Keep Your People Safe Away from WorkThe good old summertime is high season for injuries. We’ve compiled ComprehensiveSummer Safety Resources including fact sheets, brochures, free training videos, safetyproducts (available individually and for employee group purchase) and informationabout related Minnesota laws.
Looking ahead, we have numerous resources available for National Preparedness Month(September) and National Fire Prevention Week, October 9 – 15.
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