The OSHA 10-hour has become a necessary seminar for every foreman or superintendent working in the construction field. This training will provide an overview of key issues related to construction safety and OSHA compliance. Upon completion, attendees will have a better understanding of OSHA requirements, employer safety responsibilities and increased hazard identification skills.
Participants must be present at both training sessions to receive an OSHA 10-hour card.
SEMINAR HIGHLIGHTS
- Fall Protection
- Hazard Communication
- Scaffolding Safety
- Ladder Safety
- Electrical Safety
- Personal Protective Equipment
WHEN
Tuesday, March 18, 2014 &
Wednesday March 19, 2014
9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Central Time Zone
WHERE
Assurance
1750 E. Golf Road
2nd Floor Seminar Center
Schaumburg, Illinois 60173
COST
RCEC Members - $249.00
RMA Members – Free
Call Cathy Kirin at 630-512-0552 for reservations
Limited Seating - reserve your space now!
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Monday, February 24, 2014
Monday, February 17, 2014
Healthy Safety Attitude
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You know your job. You have the ability to do it well. But do you have the attitude required to do the job both well and safely?
There’s no hiding attitude from others. If you have a poor attitude about safety, you may be able to hide it from yourself, but it will show up in everything you say and everything you do. Some workers seem to have the attitude that safety rules were made to be broken—especially when no one is looking. Even those who are hard-working, exacting, and conscientious about every other aspect of their jobs can have a poor safety attitude. They take shortcuts not because they are lazy, but because they want to get the work done more quickly.
Other workers think that not complying with the rules won’t cause too much of a problem if they perceive that a risk is small. They take chances, and this leads to accidents. These individuals don’t take safety seriously— until it is too late. These are the people who say, "Don’t worry. I’ve done it this way lots of times” —right before they fall flat on their faces.
Most of us don’t intend to walk around with a bad safety attitude—or even realize it when we have one. We think that our last couple of accidents simply "happened" to us
Luckily, attitudes are not permanent states of mind—they can be changed. Here’s how you can carry through with a good—even great—attitude concerning safety:
• Keep your mind focused on the job at hand. Put aside for the moment any personal problems that have been bothering you so that you can watch for hazards and accomplish what you have set out to do.
• Tell yourself that you will not let nearby noises or conversations bother your concentration and prevent you from doing the job safely.
• Don’t give in to pressure from your co-workers to be unsafe. You don’t have to join in horseplay, take shortcuts, or participate in cover-ups. Instead, take the lead in behaving in an adult and responsible manner.
• Report all accidents and near accidents—even though they may seem unimportant at the time.
• Try to understand why an accident occurred, to help you avoid making the same mistake twice.
• Practice the techniques you have learned for lifting and other methods of doing the job in a safe fashion.
• Practice good housekeeping. Keep your work area free of clutter. Clean up spills.
• Be considerate of your co-workers. Don’t do anything that would endanger them. In fact, go a step farther and remind co-workers about safety. Say something when they forget to put on equipment to protect themselves or when they ignore the rules.
• Take the time to remind your family about staying safe at their jobs, in school, or in the home.
After following all these suggestions for a short while, you will have developed a proper safety attitude, one that others can and will respect and even try to imitate. But even better than that, you’ll feel good about yourself and will be able to do productive work and stay safe at the same time.
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You know your job. You have the ability to do it well. But do you have the attitude required to do the job both well and safely?
There’s no hiding attitude from others. If you have a poor attitude about safety, you may be able to hide it from yourself, but it will show up in everything you say and everything you do. Some workers seem to have the attitude that safety rules were made to be broken—especially when no one is looking. Even those who are hard-working, exacting, and conscientious about every other aspect of their jobs can have a poor safety attitude. They take shortcuts not because they are lazy, but because they want to get the work done more quickly.
Other workers think that not complying with the rules won’t cause too much of a problem if they perceive that a risk is small. They take chances, and this leads to accidents. These individuals don’t take safety seriously— until it is too late. These are the people who say, "Don’t worry. I’ve done it this way lots of times” —right before they fall flat on their faces.
Most of us don’t intend to walk around with a bad safety attitude—or even realize it when we have one. We think that our last couple of accidents simply "happened" to us
Luckily, attitudes are not permanent states of mind—they can be changed. Here’s how you can carry through with a good—even great—attitude concerning safety:
• Keep your mind focused on the job at hand. Put aside for the moment any personal problems that have been bothering you so that you can watch for hazards and accomplish what you have set out to do.
• Tell yourself that you will not let nearby noises or conversations bother your concentration and prevent you from doing the job safely.
• Don’t give in to pressure from your co-workers to be unsafe. You don’t have to join in horseplay, take shortcuts, or participate in cover-ups. Instead, take the lead in behaving in an adult and responsible manner.
• Report all accidents and near accidents—even though they may seem unimportant at the time.
• Try to understand why an accident occurred, to help you avoid making the same mistake twice.
• Practice the techniques you have learned for lifting and other methods of doing the job in a safe fashion.
• Practice good housekeeping. Keep your work area free of clutter. Clean up spills.
• Be considerate of your co-workers. Don’t do anything that would endanger them. In fact, go a step farther and remind co-workers about safety. Say something when they forget to put on equipment to protect themselves or when they ignore the rules.
• Take the time to remind your family about staying safe at their jobs, in school, or in the home.
After following all these suggestions for a short while, you will have developed a proper safety attitude, one that others can and will respect and even try to imitate. But even better than that, you’ll feel good about yourself and will be able to do productive work and stay safe at the same time.
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Monday, February 10, 2014
Eye Safety - On the job Tool Box Talks - includes RMA sign in sheet.
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Safety glasses protect your eyes and will save your sight-if you wear them. They offer no protection in your back pocket, your pickup truck or left at the house. People who wear glasses quickly become used to them.Unfortunately, people who don't wear glasses have never developed these habits. When it comes to eye protection, too often people forget, and safety glasses and goggles grow dusty laying unused.
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Safety glasses protect your eyes and will save your sight-if you wear them. They offer no protection in your back pocket, your pickup truck or left at the house. People who wear glasses quickly become used to them.Unfortunately, people who don't wear glasses have never developed these habits. When it comes to eye protection, too often people forget, and safety glasses and goggles grow dusty laying unused.
The most common complaint about eye protection is that it's uncomfortable. That's why such equipment must be carefully fitted. Frames must be light, straight and properly adjusted. The lens size should be correct for the wearer, as should the fit of the bridge of the nose and at the temple.
When your goggles or glasses are dirty, dusty or grimy, they can interfere with your vision,so take time to clean them. Don't touch the lenses with your fingers. never lay goggles or glasses down so the lenses touch something that could scratch or pit them. Store eye protection so that the lenses will be protected. During hot weather, use a sweatband to help keep perspiration off your goggles. Lens "FOG" problems can be eliminated by using an anti-fog preparation.
Some people complain that goggles give them a headache. Here again, proper fit is important. Be sure goggles are worn correctly. The head strap on cup goggles should be adjusted for just enough tension to hold them securely and should be worn low on the back of the head.
Eye protection is important off the job as well as on the job.Here are some tips you can use both at work and at home. Study the label and instructions for eye protection before using cleaning products, pesticides,and herbicides. Consult the chemical MSDS sheet for Personal Protective Equipment recommended. Be sure nozzles are directed away from you and hoses are in good condition. Wear goggles to protect your eyes when handling acids and caustics. Keep the tools you use in good repair.
Eye injuries are preventable. Take the time to keep your eyes safe on the job and off the job.
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Monday, February 3, 2014
Cold Stress - The most common injury caused by exposure to cold temperatures is frostbite.
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FROSTBITE
The most common injury caused by exposure to cold temperatures is frostbite. Body parts most susceptible to frostbite include the nose, ears, chin, fingers and toes. Frostbite occurs when the blood flow through a body part is restricted due to extreme cold temperatures and ice crystals then begin to form in the body tissue.
Symptoms: The first symptom of frostbite is a slightly flushed skin color. The color of the skin then changes to white or grayish yellow and finally grayish blue. Pain may be felt during the early stages, however, the pain may cease in later stages. The frostbitten area will also feel very cold, numb and the outer layer of skin may feel "hard".
First Aid Treatment: Move the victim to a warm location. Place the frostbitten part into a warm water bath between 100-105 degrees. Do not use hot water. Handle the part with extreme care. Do not rub or massage the area. Avoid exposing the part to hot air or metal objects. The re-warming process may take between 30-60 minutes. Severe frostbite should be handled by medical personnel.
HYPOTHERMIA
Prolonged exposure to cold temperature may also cause the cooling of the body's inner core, more
commonly known as hypothermia. This loss of body temperature can be fatal.
Symptoms: Hypothermia symptoms include shivering, dizziness, numbness, confusion, weakness, impaired judgment, impaired vision and drowsiness. Later stages of hypothermia include the loss of consciousness, decreased pulse and breathing rate, coma and possible death.
First Aid Treatment: Professional medical treatment should be obtained. Move the victim to a warm area. If available, have the victim change into a set of dry, warm clothing. If the victim is fully conscious, a warm drink may be given. Do not give the victim a caffeinated or alcohol beverage.
PROTECTIVE MEASURES
a. Avoid consumption of caffeinated or alcohol beverages. Temporary warmth may be achieved;
however, body heat loss will occur.
b. Wear a hat and scarf. Up to 50% of heat loss occurs from the head and neck.
c. Wear three (3) layers of clothing.
1. Against the skin: a warm, breathable synthetic fabric such as Gore-Tex or Thinsulate will allow
moisture to escape to the next layer.
2. Middle: layer of wool clothing to draw moisture away from skin.
3. Outer: water-resistant or repellant material.
d. Frostbite and hypothermia may occur when temperatures are above freezing due to extended
periods of exposure and windy conditions
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FROSTBITE
The most common injury caused by exposure to cold temperatures is frostbite. Body parts most susceptible to frostbite include the nose, ears, chin, fingers and toes. Frostbite occurs when the blood flow through a body part is restricted due to extreme cold temperatures and ice crystals then begin to form in the body tissue.
Symptoms: The first symptom of frostbite is a slightly flushed skin color. The color of the skin then changes to white or grayish yellow and finally grayish blue. Pain may be felt during the early stages, however, the pain may cease in later stages. The frostbitten area will also feel very cold, numb and the outer layer of skin may feel "hard".
First Aid Treatment: Move the victim to a warm location. Place the frostbitten part into a warm water bath between 100-105 degrees. Do not use hot water. Handle the part with extreme care. Do not rub or massage the area. Avoid exposing the part to hot air or metal objects. The re-warming process may take between 30-60 minutes. Severe frostbite should be handled by medical personnel.
HYPOTHERMIA
Prolonged exposure to cold temperature may also cause the cooling of the body's inner core, more
commonly known as hypothermia. This loss of body temperature can be fatal.
Symptoms: Hypothermia symptoms include shivering, dizziness, numbness, confusion, weakness, impaired judgment, impaired vision and drowsiness. Later stages of hypothermia include the loss of consciousness, decreased pulse and breathing rate, coma and possible death.
First Aid Treatment: Professional medical treatment should be obtained. Move the victim to a warm area. If available, have the victim change into a set of dry, warm clothing. If the victim is fully conscious, a warm drink may be given. Do not give the victim a caffeinated or alcohol beverage.
PROTECTIVE MEASURES
a. Avoid consumption of caffeinated or alcohol beverages. Temporary warmth may be achieved;
however, body heat loss will occur.
b. Wear a hat and scarf. Up to 50% of heat loss occurs from the head and neck.
c. Wear three (3) layers of clothing.
1. Against the skin: a warm, breathable synthetic fabric such as Gore-Tex or Thinsulate will allow
moisture to escape to the next layer.
2. Middle: layer of wool clothing to draw moisture away from skin.
3. Outer: water-resistant or repellant material.
d. Frostbite and hypothermia may occur when temperatures are above freezing due to extended
periods of exposure and windy conditions
Monday, January 27, 2014
Slips and Falls - On the Job Tool Box Talks
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There are various ways to suffer slips and falls while working. You can slip and lose your balance, you can trip over objects left improperly in your walkway, or you can simply fall from an elevated position above the ground.
To avoid slips and falls, be on the lookout for foreign substances on walk ways. Watch for deposits of water, grease, oil, sawdust, mud or debris. Even small quantities are enough to make you fall. Do not go too fast, walk safely and avoid changing directions too sharp.
Beware of tripping hazards. Trash, unused materials, and any object left in areas designed for pedestrian traffic invite falls. Extension cords, tools, and other items should be removed or properly barricaded off. If equipment or supplies are left in walkways, remove it. Keep passageways clean of debris by using trash barrels, but if you use them and miss, PICK IT UP!
Walk where you are supposed to walk. Short cuts invite accidents. Concentrate on where you are going - horseplay and inattention leave you vulnerable to unsafe conditions.
The worst falls are from elevated positions like scaffolding and ladders. They result in serious injuries and death.
Learn and practice safety and the proper use of scaffolding.
When climbing, use a ladder of proper length that is in good condition.Keep it placed on a firm surface. Keep the ladder’s base one foot away from the wall for every four feet of height. Do not overreach—always have control of your balance when working from a ladder. Never climb a ladder with your hands full, and always carry tools in proper carrying devices. Make sure the ladder extends three feet above the landing and is properly tied off.
When using a scaffold, be sure it is properly assembled according to the manufacturer’s specifications. Check carefully for defects. Standing and working planks should be level and clean. Use toe boards to prevent tools from falling, and workers from slipping. Work only with people who practice scaffold safety.
Slips and falls occur every day. The extent of injuries and their recurrence can be minimized through proper safety knowledge and attitudes.
Practice safety...DO NOT learn it through “Accidental Experience
From: Assurance
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There are various ways to suffer slips and falls while working. You can slip and lose your balance, you can trip over objects left improperly in your walkway, or you can simply fall from an elevated position above the ground.
To avoid slips and falls, be on the lookout for foreign substances on walk ways. Watch for deposits of water, grease, oil, sawdust, mud or debris. Even small quantities are enough to make you fall. Do not go too fast, walk safely and avoid changing directions too sharp.
Beware of tripping hazards. Trash, unused materials, and any object left in areas designed for pedestrian traffic invite falls. Extension cords, tools, and other items should be removed or properly barricaded off. If equipment or supplies are left in walkways, remove it. Keep passageways clean of debris by using trash barrels, but if you use them and miss, PICK IT UP!
Walk where you are supposed to walk. Short cuts invite accidents. Concentrate on where you are going - horseplay and inattention leave you vulnerable to unsafe conditions.
The worst falls are from elevated positions like scaffolding and ladders. They result in serious injuries and death.
Learn and practice safety and the proper use of scaffolding.
When climbing, use a ladder of proper length that is in good condition.Keep it placed on a firm surface. Keep the ladder’s base one foot away from the wall for every four feet of height. Do not overreach—always have control of your balance when working from a ladder. Never climb a ladder with your hands full, and always carry tools in proper carrying devices. Make sure the ladder extends three feet above the landing and is properly tied off.
When using a scaffold, be sure it is properly assembled according to the manufacturer’s specifications. Check carefully for defects. Standing and working planks should be level and clean. Use toe boards to prevent tools from falling, and workers from slipping. Work only with people who practice scaffold safety.
Slips and falls occur every day. The extent of injuries and their recurrence can be minimized through proper safety knowledge and attitudes.
Practice safety...DO NOT learn it through “Accidental Experience
From: Assurance
Wednesday, January 15, 2014
Hands are Worth Protecting - On the job Tool Box Safety Talks
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Hands are Worth Protecting
We all use our hands a great deal without really thinking about it. Because hands are used so much, they are prone to injury from many hazards. OSHA requires companies to look for hand hazards in its work areas, minimize those hazards, and properly train workers about hand protection for those workers who require it.
The following statistics demonstrate the need for effective hand protection:
• About 500,000 work-related injuries occur to hands, fingers, and arms each year.
• About one-quarter of all work-related injuries is to the fingers and hands.
• Injuries to fingers and thumbs are second on the list of most injured part of the body. Hand hazards
Hand protection can only do so much. That's why your employer assesses each situation to see if hazards can be eliminated through engineering controls such as machine guards and improved design. If hazards remain after attempting to eliminate hand hazards, then your employer will provide hand protection for you and your co-workers.
Hand Protection Selection
Hand protection must fit your job. Your employer will consider factors like dexterity required, length of exposure time, exposure frequency, chemical exposure, and physical stress required on the job. Your employer looks at chemical, puncture, tear, and abrasion resistance when selecting appropriate hand protection. Many companies use various kinds of gloves and/or barrier creams, but you must know when they are and are not appropriate.
Company policy: For your safety, it is crucial that you understand and follow your company's procedures for hand protection. If you have any questions regarding how to protect your hands from injury on the job, ask your supervisor or check with the hand protection manufacturer.
Gloves:
• Leather gloves protect against sparks, moderate heat, blows, chips, and rough objects.
• Aluminized gloves are usually used for welding, furnace, and foundry work because they provide reflective and insulating protection against heat.
• Metal mesh gloves protect against lacerations. They do not insulate from heat or cold.
• Aramid fiber gloves are made from a synthetic material that protects against heat and cold. Aramid fiber is used to make durable gloves that are cut-and abrasion-resistant
• Fabric gloves can protect against dirt, slivers, chafing, and abrasion. These gloves do not provide
sufficient protection to be used with rough, sharp, or heavy materials.
• Coated fabric gloves are useful for general-purpose hand protection and offer slip-resistant qualities.
• Plastic film gloves are used for sanitation and food processing operations.
• Chemical resistant gloves (butyl rubber, natural rubber latex, neoprene, nitrile) protect against corrosive, irritating, and corrosive chemicals like acids, cleansers, or solvents. No one type of chemical resistant glove can protect workers from ALL chemicals. See the manufacturer’s chemical resistance charts.
Chicago, IL
St. Louis, MO
(847) 463-7239
www.assuranceagency.com
Hands are Worth Protecting
We all use our hands a great deal without really thinking about it. Because hands are used so much, they are prone to injury from many hazards. OSHA requires companies to look for hand hazards in its work areas, minimize those hazards, and properly train workers about hand protection for those workers who require it.
The following statistics demonstrate the need for effective hand protection:
• About 500,000 work-related injuries occur to hands, fingers, and arms each year.
• About one-quarter of all work-related injuries is to the fingers and hands.
• Injuries to fingers and thumbs are second on the list of most injured part of the body. Hand hazards
Hand protection can only do so much. That's why your employer assesses each situation to see if hazards can be eliminated through engineering controls such as machine guards and improved design. If hazards remain after attempting to eliminate hand hazards, then your employer will provide hand protection for you and your co-workers.
Hand Protection Selection
Hand protection must fit your job. Your employer will consider factors like dexterity required, length of exposure time, exposure frequency, chemical exposure, and physical stress required on the job. Your employer looks at chemical, puncture, tear, and abrasion resistance when selecting appropriate hand protection. Many companies use various kinds of gloves and/or barrier creams, but you must know when they are and are not appropriate.
Company policy: For your safety, it is crucial that you understand and follow your company's procedures for hand protection. If you have any questions regarding how to protect your hands from injury on the job, ask your supervisor or check with the hand protection manufacturer.
Gloves:
• Leather gloves protect against sparks, moderate heat, blows, chips, and rough objects.
• Aluminized gloves are usually used for welding, furnace, and foundry work because they provide reflective and insulating protection against heat.
• Metal mesh gloves protect against lacerations. They do not insulate from heat or cold.
• Aramid fiber gloves are made from a synthetic material that protects against heat and cold. Aramid fiber is used to make durable gloves that are cut-and abrasion-resistant
• Fabric gloves can protect against dirt, slivers, chafing, and abrasion. These gloves do not provide
sufficient protection to be used with rough, sharp, or heavy materials.
• Coated fabric gloves are useful for general-purpose hand protection and offer slip-resistant qualities.
• Plastic film gloves are used for sanitation and food processing operations.
• Chemical resistant gloves (butyl rubber, natural rubber latex, neoprene, nitrile) protect against corrosive, irritating, and corrosive chemicals like acids, cleansers, or solvents. No one type of chemical resistant glove can protect workers from ALL chemicals. See the manufacturer’s chemical resistance charts.
Chicago, IL
St. Louis, MO
(847) 463-7239
www.assuranceagency.com
Saturday, January 11, 2014
Understand the economic sectors that are impacting our industry today.
Residential Construction Employers Council
Understand the economic sectors that are impacting our
industry today.
A joint meeting with the Home Builders Association of Greater Chicago.
A joint meeting with the Home Builders Association of Greater Chicago.
Speakers: Jonathan Smoke, Chief
Economist, Hanley Woods
& Chris Huecksteadt, Metro Study
& Chris Huecksteadt, Metro Study
RCEC & HBAGC Members $45
Non Members $55
Non Members $55
As chief economist, Jonathan
Smoke is responsible for Hanley Wood's thought leadership, data
products and services focused on the building product manufacturing channel, and
leading the national research functions of the company. Jonathan has a
comprehensive view of the market based on Metrostudy's coverage of housing
through proprietary field collected data across the country as well as through
public records, demographics, consumer survey data and economic data that cover
almost every county and household. Jonathan led Hanley Wood's efforts to develop
innovative research products and proprietary data sets, including the consumer
demand for housing and remodeling, and forecasts of remodeling and new
construction activity.
From 2006 to 2010 the housing market, both
locally and nationally, experienced the biggest downturn since the Great
Depression. Today,job losses, elevated unemployment levels, rising foreclosures
end sagging home values all continue to impact the housing market's ability to
recover. Chris Huecksteadt of Metrostudy, will analyze past and
present trends in the housing market, with an eye on the keys to recovery and
how the housing market can begin io right itself, he first half of 2012 saw some
positive signs. Mr. Hneelsseesde will review the housing numbers and discern
where the market might be heading for in 2014 and beyond.
Thursday, January 23,
2014
6:30 pm to 9:00 pm
6:30 pm to 9:00 pm
European Crystal
banquets
519 West Algonquin Rd.
Arlington Heights Illinois
519 West Algonquin Rd.
Arlington Heights Illinois
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