Special thank you to our Platinum Sponsors- Ortho Indy and Ritz Safety.

https://www.orthoindy.com/

https://www.ritzsafety.com/

Our Greater Lafayette Area Safety Council (GLASC) Expo & Conference is almost here! Hurry to register through the following link!

https://forms.gle/iXxFWvSf7kX7rQtu9

Thanks to Ejendals for sponsoring our lunch!

Our Presenter: Mark Touhey

In this session, we learned about a variety of gloves, materials, designs, and applications for different types of hand exposures, and how the standards and tests are used to select the proper hand protection for the workforce. Find the presentation at the end of this post!

We had the chance to award Lizda Barajas for her fantastic support as secretary for GLASC and we wish her a bright future in her new adventure!

We welcomed Heather Dyer, she sworn in as our new secretary, on behalf of the GLASC Executive Board, We appreciate all the participants in our goal of making safer workplaces! – GLASC LinkedIN

Thanks to Nick Corns from LH Industries for sponsoring our lunch!

Our Presenter: Jason Villas, Lift-All

In this session, we learned a variety of parameters to determine proper use and awareness of hazards related to Slings and Rigging equipment. Lift-All also has resources like a Sling Calculator and training videos that you can find on the following link.

We had the chance to award Shelley for all the incredible work she did for GLASC and we wish her the best in her future endeavors!

On behalf of the GLASC Executive Board, we appreciate all the participants in our goal of making safer workplaces! – GLASC LinkedIN

GLASC Members,

We are excited to announce the 2023 GLASC Expo & Conference which will be held on Thursday, September 21^st. The registration form must be completed per person- per email, including the entry donation fee.

We look forward to your attendance! The QR code below will allow you to register for the event.

We will be advertising the ability to earn CEU Credits for attending three (3) of our presentations. Guidelines to follow soon so stay tuned!

PRESENTERS:

Ephina Disinger- Purdue FD- Mental Health for Emergency Responders

Mindy Stephens- Safety Footwear Standards

Dr. Jonathan Shook- Ortho Indy- The Anatomy of a Work Comp Injury

Ryan Shaak- LPD- Active Shooter Prevention

CEU Credit Available for this presentation:

Jake Powers- Safety Resources- Taking Safety Home With You

Kasey Program- Potential Keynote- Fire Prevention and Safety

Kyle Paddock – Safety Resources- Confined Space

Thank you to our SPONSORS:

If you have any questions please feel free to email  John Sanders at [email protected]

We look forward to your attendance! The QR code below will allow you to register for the event.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1GcDecvdgq4r68TZkW60GzkZPvEfozX-Kmc6XNPN-qWI/edit?ts=647fdebe

The attached flyer has additional details about the event. Thank you!

Thanks to Heather Howard from Magid sponsoring our lunch!

Our Presenter: Kelly Graham

In this session, we learned innovative solutions to heat stress prevention and safety. Stay cool and hydrated this summer!

We were also able to swear in our newly appointed Treasurer, Brandy Marsh from GE Aviation. Brandy will be taking over the position when Shelley retires from the board and relocates closer to her children/ grandchildren. Welcome aboard Brandy!

On behalf of the GLASC Executive Board, we appreciate all the participants in our goal of making safer workplaces! – GLASC LinkedIN

Thanks to Ed Callahan from August Mack for sponsoring our lunch!

Our Presenter: Michael Gagermeier

In this session, we learned different safety measures to establish for excavations and trenches, after reviewing some study cases we identified equipment and elements of management to keep the work sites safe.

On behalf of the GLASC Executive Board, we appreciate all the participants in our goal of making safer workplaces!

Thanks to Ritz Safety, Dean Spahr for sponsoring our lunch!

Our Presenter: Ryan Griffin, Market Force

We learned in this session about key inspection points of the flammable cabinets, and safety showers/Eye wash stations. Ryan gave us a review of regulations and the storage capacity upon categories, and proper practices. We also shared experiences on our worksites and discussed resources to assess the risks and choose the correct storage.

On behalf of the GLASC Executive Board, we appreciate all the participants in our goal of making safer workplaces!

Congratulations to Safety Group Leader at Subaru of Indiana Automotive, Inc. John Sanders and EHS Lead at GE Aviation Brandy Marsh for receiving an Everyday Safety Hero Award at the annual Governor’s Workplace Safety Awards Luncheon in Indianapolis last week.  The Everyday Safety Hero award recognizes individuals who have championed workplace safety and health excellence in their respective workplaces. It was developed to acknowledge and recognize the contributions, participation, and impact that a front-line employee plays in workplace safety and health excellence.

Sanders was recognized for contributions made in his volunteer position as president of the Greater Lafayette Area Safety Council (GLASC) since 2012. GLASC provides access to local monthly networking and educational speakers.

During his tenure, GLASC has grown its membership to over 60 companies with approximately 40 attendees at monthly meetings. Additionally, in 2022, he led an effort to donate PPE to the Greater Lafayette Career Academy, stock hats for children in the Bauer Community Center after-school program, and monetary donations to several other local nonprofits.

Marsh was recognized for her vested time in developing the EHS program and building up the knowledge and confidence of those around her including technicians as well as other staff including the EHS specialist on-site.  She has been able to build a team that is able to help push EHS forward in leading the site to a safer work environment.

Marsh led a team last year to the Ergo Cup, won a trophy and a few technicians that went with her learned quite a bit at the conference coming back ready to help improve the site. She has started the ergo committee as well as helped jump-start the on-site wellness program. She has also taken on the challenge of taking the site to the next level by working towards VPP certification for the site.

The Greater Lafayette Area Safety Council and Ejendals (https://www.ejendals.com/) joined forces to distribute Personal Protective Equipment to the Greater Lafayette Career Academy at 2201 S 18^th St, Lafayette, IN (https://www.glcareeracademy.com/) (@GLCareerAcademy) students on march 7^th.  The PPE will be distributed to different classes within the Academy, specifically the welding and construction classes.  Thank you to Ejendals  for your generous donation in helping keep our young adults’ safe while at school/ work.”