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October 2022- Fire Extinguishers training & use – Emergency Response

October 2022- Fire Extinguishers training & use – Emergency Response

Our October meeting was hosted at the DoubleTree by Hilton Lafayette East Hotel.

The lunch sponsor was Final Boss– A local roll-off dumpster company, you can contact them at [email protected] (personal note I totally loved it!!!)

Our Presenter:  Robert Hickman, Safety Director from the city of Monticello

During this session, assistants had the chance to differentiate the types of fire extinguishers, the proper use, the risk assessment of a fire, emergency response key commands, and the most important guidelines to assist your local fire department in the event of a fire.

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

Community contributions!

Community contributions!

The Greater Lafayette Area Safety Council and LH Industrial Supplies (http://lhindustrial.com/) joined forces to distribute Personal Protective Equipment to the Greater Lafayette Career Academy at 2201 S 18th St, Lafayette, IN (https://www.glcareeracademy.com/) students on August 24th.  The PPE will be distributed to different classes within the Academy.  Thank you to LH Industrial Supplies for your generous donation in helping keep our young adults’ safe while at school/ work.”

August 2022- Emergency Response Teams

August 2022- Emergency Response Teams

Our August meeting was hosted at the DoubleTree by Hilton Lafayette East Hotel.

Our Presenter: Robert Beck from Work Comp Management Services

During this session, assistants had the chance to discuss different levels of the emergency teams, the variety of certifications, required levels of training, and compliance guidelines.

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

July 2022- Hand Protection

July 2022- Hand Protection

Our July meeting was hosted at the DoubleTree by Hilton Lafayette East Hotel. Lunch was sponsored by EJENDALS

Our Presenter : Mark Touhey from EJENDALS

Assistants had the chance to review different types of gloves and sleeves, levels of protection, materials, recommendations, and a brief discussion of current regulations.

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

June 2022 – Lighting Safety

June 2022 – Lighting Safety

Our June meeting was hosted at the DoubleTree by Hilton Lafayette East Hotel.

Our Presenters: Lisa Baker-Kirby Risk Supply and Andrew ForemanLightsource of Indiana, Assistants of this session participated with questions about current regulations and ways to enhance safety in their facilities.

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

May 2022 – Powered Industrial Trucks

May 2022 – Powered Industrial Trucks

Our May meeting was hosted at the DoubleTree by Hilton Lafayette East Hotel. The lunch was sponsored by August Mack

Our Presenter: Michael Gagermeier from August Mack gave us an update on the topic of Powered Industrial Trucks. Assistants of this session participated with questions and experiences of their facilities. Current regulation, safe practices, and new technology to enhance safety were discussed at the meeting.

Additionally, two new members of GLASC have been sworn in as part of the board meet Robert Beck our new trustee, and Paola Richardson our new Webmaster!

Thanks again Michael Gagermeier and Ed Callahan from August Mack!!!

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