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V o l u m e 1 5 I s s u e 1 2 D e c e m b e r 2 0 1 7 s t a r k c o u n t ys c . o r g

December 14, 2017 “Generational Views On

Safety”

Deborah A. Easton, Communication Skills Consultant

Note: December meeting will be our

Toys for Tots Collection

Online Injury Reporting Deadline Is Approaching

  

Provided by Provided by Cur s Speck, President,  Safety Resources Company of Ohio, Inc. and  

Stark County Safety Council Commi ee Member 

Earlier this year, OSHA pushed back the sub-mission deadline for 2016’s Injury and Illness Logs. The reason for this delay was due to OSHA’s secure submission website was not yet operational. However, the website is now functional, and the deadline for submission is now approaching on December 15th. These requirements stem from a 2016 OSHA ruling that requires employers with more than 250 employees to submit OSHA forms 300 and 300A. The ruling also requires em-ployers in certain high risk industries submit forms when they have more than 20 employ-ees. For more information, including access to the OSHA submission system, visit OSHA’s offi-cial Injury Tracking Application page at https://www.osha.gov/injuryreporting

Spotlight Company

Since 1993, Safety Resources Company of Ohio has provided expert guidance and

training to workers on hundreds of projects. From Confined Space Monitoring and

Rescue, to Drug Testing and Worker Training, Safety Resources has the knowledge,

tools, and expertise to help you meet all of your safety needs.

Be sure to join us in December for a Luncheon Spotlight that you will not forget.

Curt Speck, President Safety Resources Company of Ohio, Inc.

4650 Southway Street SW, Canton, OH 44706 330-477-1100

www.srcoh.com curt@srcoh.com

ROBIN’S CORNER By Robin Watson, Ohio BWC Representative

Preventing CO Exposure Never use a generator indoors or in enclosed

or partially enclosed spaces such as garages,crawl spaces, and basements. Opening win-dows and doors in an enclosed space mayprevent CO buildup.

Make sure the generator has 3-4 feet of clearspace on all sides and above it to ensure ade-quate ventilation.

Do not use a generator outdoors if placednear doors, windows or vents which couldallow CO to enter and build up in occupiedspaces.

When using space heaters and stoves ensurethat they are in good working order to reduceCO buildup, and never use in enclosed spac-es or indoors.

Consider using tools powered by electricityor compressed air, if available.

If you experience symptoms of CO poisoningget to fresh air right away and seekimmediate medical attention.

U.S. Department of Labor www.osha.gov (800) 321-OSHA

Question: The Winter Season is around the corner—should we be concerned with carbon monoxide?

Answer: Carbon monoxide (CO) is a colorless, odorless, toxic gas which interferes with the oxygen-carrying capacity of blood. CO is non-irritating and can overcome persons without warning. Many people die from CO poisoning, usually while using gasoline powered tools, powered industrial trucks, and generators in buildings or semi-enclosed spaces without adequate ventilation.

Effects of Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Severe carbon monoxide poisoning causes

neurological damage, illness, coma anddeath.

Symptoms of CO exposure Headaches, dizziness and drowsiness. Nausea, vomiting, tightness across the

chest. Some Sources of Exposure Portable generators/generators in buildings. Concrete cutting saws, compressors. Power trowels, floor buffers, space heaters. Welding, gasoline powered pumps. Powered Industrial Trucks/Forklift

operations

March 7-9, 2018—Ohio Safety Congress & Expo Greater Columbus Convention Center Registration now open: https://bwc.expoplanner.com/index.cfm?do=reg.content&event_id=19&content_id=382&page_id=1&entity_id=55&regs_id=0

DON’T FORGET: THE STARK COUNTY SAFETY COUNCIL MARCH 2018 MEETING DATE WILL BE MOVED TO MARCH 15TH DUE TO THE OHIO SAFETY CONGRESS & EXPO.

Maintain Office Safety for the Holidays

 Provided by Don McDonald, Retired Executive Director LEPC, And SCSC Steering Committee Member

T he holidays are with us again and they bring on some very critical safety issues. Most retail stores realize significant profit at this time of year and one way they do this is by putting as much merchandise in view of their customers as

possible. That’s where the problem usually starts. Maintenance of adequate aisle width allows your customers to maneu-ver through your stores easily, but allowing more space than necessary also reduces how much merchandise you can put on display at one time. Therein lays the rub: Safety versus Sales. Generally, Fire Department Safety Inspectors are well aware of the desire for maximum profit for the retailer while keeping in mind the safety of their customers. Before going any further, let it be understood that in ALL cases store owners and managers should work with their fire inspectors especially at this time of year. Having a financially successful holiday will truly pale when compared to the potential injury or loss of life if a fire were to occur when the store is “packed”. The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) requires aisle width in retail establishments to be maintained clear to a distance of 36” at all times and main aisles leading to exits are to be 5’. We have all seen instances where extra stock has been added in locations in front of or around established shelving. The spacing for those shelves may have been set to the standards set by the fire department but at this time of year that extra stock just seems to grow out past those normal sales areas. As you probably know, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires clear aisle ways for wheel chairs. Most wheel chairs are about 26” wide wheel-to-wheel. Those with physical disabilities need more room to navigate and crowded aisles may make it difficult or impossible for them to get to the merchandise they wish to purchase. Obviously, this leads to lost sales. Another critical factor in stores, especially with longer opening hours after dark, is maintenance of exit and emergency lights. This is a really simple issue to address and if necessary to fix. Don’t put your customers at risk because your employees were too busy to replace them. Those who work in the general office setting also are potentially exposed to increased safety hazards during the holidays. Many office personnel decorate with artificial trees and extra lighting which often leads to the use of extension cords which are hazardous in several ways including as trip hazards as well as being fire hazards. Again, contact your local fire department for assistance in maintaining fire safety for you office.

Safety Council Officers & Contributing Members

Chairman: Mark Cush (mcush@youngtrucks.com)

Vice Chair: Randy Martin

(randym@beaverexcavating.com)

Program Manager & Canton Regional Chamber Representative: Connie Cerny

(conniec@cantonchamber.org)

Newsletter Coordinator: Karen L. Bostrom (kbostrom@kwgd.com)

Ohio BWC Representatives:

Robin Watson (robin.w.1@bwc.state.oh.us) and Deb Bailey (Deborah.b.1@bwc.state.oh.us)

Coming Next Month

January 11, 2018 “How to Survive a Hostage

Situation” Garry Moneypenny, Retired Chief

Deputy & 37 year Law Enforcement Veteran

Spotlight

Company:

 

Class Schedule (North Canton) 

339 E. Maple St. Suite 200 

North Canton, OH 44720 

Register at:   bwclearningcenter.com ___________________________________________________

Safety for the Non-safety Professional—Dec. 6—8:30-4:30 p.m.

Safety Series Workshop Module 3—Dec. 11 1-4:30 p.m.

Effective Safety Teams—Dec. 16—8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Accident Analysis Half-day Workshop—Jan. 30—8:30-noon

OSHA Recordkeeping Half-day Workshop—Jan. 30—1-4:30 pm

Combustible Dust Hazards: Recognition, Evaluation & Control Recom-mendations—Feb. 7—8:30-4:30

Safety Update—Ohio BWC Library December 2017  The BWC Library creates a monthly ‘Safety Update’ that provides updates and information on the safety and industrial hygiene industry. SCSC is en-couraging its members to visit www.bwc.ohio.gov and take advantage of this valuable resource. Past editions are available and can be downloaded and printed.

Local Emergency Planning Committee

Stark County Safety Council November 2017 Photos

November Spotlight Company—Sirak Financial

Stark County Safety Council Fire Prevention Essay Winners

Congratulations Fire Prevention Essay Winners!

s part of the Fire

Prevention Breakfast, a

4th grade essay contest

is conducted throughout Stark County. A

county and Canton City winner are cho-

sen along with a number of runners up.

Essay contest winners were: City essay

contest—Alayna Graff from Clarendon

Leadership School and County essay

contest – Isabella Bowen, Massillon Intermediate. Runners up are: Jackson Township—

Amelia Nonamaker of Strausser Elementary; Plain Township Sophia Krosse of Warstler

Elementary School; North Canton—

Madison Angione of Orchard Hill

Intermediate

The winners are recognized at the breakfast

and their classes and all runner up classes

are provided a pizza party. Displayed are

some pictures of several of the runners up

enjoying their pizza parties.

Orchard Hill Intermediate School, North Canton Pizza Party

Jackson Township—Strausser Elementary Pizza Party

“Thank You” for Your Hats, Gloves, Mittens,

Scarfs & Socks Donations

Thank you for all of our members’ dona-tions of hats, gloves, scarfs, mittens, and socks collected at the November meeting which will be given out at “Light Up Down-town” on December 7th. We also collected $475.00 in cash donations for purchasing these items for needy families. Photos be-low include all donations and what was pur-chased and sorted. Thank you for your overwhelming generosity, your support is appreciated!