Machine Guarding Article that I Found Interesting…
Machine guarding is a more difficult task than we sometime imagine. Check out these easy-to-do mistakes that are common in the workplace. MB
2014 Health & Safety Conference Feb 18-20.
2014 GLASC Schedule is Here!
2014 GLASC Schedule
January 8th
Colleen North from Manageability will speak at our usual venue: Ivy Tech’s CLC. 823 Park East Blvd. 47903.
February 12th
Bobby Williams is our host. The topic will be, “Why 6 Biomechanical Movement Patterns Result in Injury.” How cool is that! We will be at our Corporate Learning Center; 823 Park East Blvd. 47903
March 12th
Adam Neyhart will be the host from Fastenal. Lock out, tag out is the topic for this month. This is a great topic for everyone to know. Corporate Learning Center; 823 Park East Blvd. 47903.
April 9th
Kevin Beswick hosts this meeting from RMS Safety. “Loss Control that Works!” Corporate Learning Center; 823 Park East Blvd. 47903.
May 7th NOTE THAT THIS MEETING WILL BE HELD ON THE 1ST WEDNESDAY IN MAY!
Matt McCreery from Safety Resources will speak at our Corporate Learning Center about “Rigging.” 823 Park East Blvd. 47903.
June 11th
June 11th is the date to hear Ryan Griffin (of Marketforce, Inc) talk about “Heat Stress.” 823 Park East Blvd. 47903
Home Fire Safety for the Holidays!
This is an excellent post from our friends at the Art of Manliness. While GLASC is, mostly, about industrial and workplace safety we need to remember that safety does begin at home. This time of year is a great opportunity to reinforce your home safety systems and change out those fire alarm batteries. Read this article to enjoy and learn more…
http://www.artofmanliness.com/2013/11/07/a-complete-guide-to-home-fire-prevention-and-safety/
Have wonderful holiday events,
Mark Brandyberry, CM
Antique Safety Posters Are Scary!
When you browse these poster you will see the same issue we face today. Welding safety, arch flash–it’s all there. The interesting thing about this collection of posters is that they are all from the Netherlands. They also are heavily influenced by the German Expressionist movement popular at the time. They are pretty scary to look at, but I thought it was right for this spooky time of year. MB
http://flavorwire.com/388585/terrifying-vintage-workplace-safety-posters-from-the-netherlands/
Who Doesn’t Like a Good Safety Fail Video?
October Meeting Teaches about Employee Engagement
Today, Holly DeRose and Tobi Yeatman told us about the value of employee engagement when it comes to promoting safety in the workplace. Great advice and ideas about bring the message of safety home to employees.
Holly and Tobi work for CNH Parts and Services. http://www.cnhindustrial.com/Pages/splash_cnhindustrial.html
Here is a link to our Facebook photo album for this month’s meeting.
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.372736129526235.1073741830.242878392512010&type=1
Health and Wellness Was the Focus of September GLASC Meeting
This month, Julie Nelson spoke to us on the value of wellness and worksite wellness programs. Preventing injury and sickness is more important than reacting to the problems after they happen. The cost of doing business can be lowered dramatically if intervention and wellness are an emphasis for your business and environment. Here are some photos from our Facebook site to document the day. Julie Nelson represents ATI Worksite Solutions. Their web site is:
http://www.atiwordsitesolutions.com
Go to our Facebook site here…
http://on.fb.me/1dIM4jH
Texting and Driving–Terrible Habit
Texting and driving is a bad habit, and it can lead to terrible consequences. We all know this is true, but do you still text and drive, anyway? Watch this…
Why Safety Looks Different Here…
Why Safety Looks Different Here…
The culture of safety is, clearly, different from one country to another. That just makes sense. Sometimes, I think, we don’t appreciate just how different.