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Lead Article – NIOSH: Preventing Work Related Injury
Washington Governor's Industrial Safety & Health Conference at 60
Preventing Eye Injury
Forklift Technology Updates
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Showing posts with label safety conference. Show all posts
Showing posts with label safety conference. Show all posts
Friday, September 23, 2011
Wednesday, September 21, 2011
60TH Governor’s Safety and Health Conference coming to Tacoma
"Even after 60 years, this conference continues to offer safety and health information that is both useful and relevant to modern safety concerns,” said Sharon Ness, president of the
The conference is sponsored each year by the Advisory Board and the
The keynote speaker is Dr. John Howard, director of the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH). The conference will begin with the presentation of the
Workshops will include presentations by Norm Nyhuis Safety Trainer / Consultant with
Other workshops will cover forklift safety, confined space work, crane and rigging safety, tree falling, excavation and workplace violence. The 38th Annual Poletop Rescue Competition and the 14th Annual Forklift Rodeo will both take place on the first day of the conference. The complete program is available at
Registration for the two-day event is $180 until Sept. 27 or $200 at the door. Groups of six or more get a $50 discount on those prices; registration for students and apprentices is $25.
To register, visit the
Thursday, July 28, 2011
14th Annual Forklift Rodeo
About the Forklift RodeoDrivers use expert forklift operating skills to negotiate a fun and challenging driving course that includes various tasks and hazards. Contestants are evaluated on the safe, efficient, skillful and proper completion of the course using accepted forklift operation standards. Register Today!
The 2011 Washington State competition is co-sponsored by the Materials Handling Planning Committee of the Governor’s Industrial Safety & Health Advisory Board and the Department of Labor & Industries.
August 20
Auburn Boeing
2400 Perimeter Road, Auburn, WA
Regional Competition Day Schedule
9:00 a.m. Registration/Written test
10:00 a.m. Drivers meeting/Course familiarization
10:30 a.m. Driving competition begins
*Bring a lawn chair and sunscreen. Seating may be limited.
2011 Regional Forklift Rodeo Prizes
1st place $300
2nd place $200
3rd place $100
4th place $50
5th place $50
6th place $50
7th place $50
The top five individual competitors from each regional competition will advance to the final competition to be held at the 2011 Governor’s Industrial Safety and Health Conference.
Finals in Tacoma September 28, 2011
Greater Tacoma Convention & Trade Center
1500 Broadway Tacoma, WA
Employers are encouraged to sponsor in-house competitions and send their best drivers. Contact Al Rainsberger for sample rules and course diagrams.
Phone: 206-281-3842 / toll free: 1-888-451-2004
2011 Final Forklift Rodeo Prizes1st place $500
2nd place $400
3rd place $300
4th place $200
5th place $100
Forklift to be provided at competition site. Forklifts will be provided by the Washington State Forklift dealers in your area. Forklifts are sit-down, propane-powered with pneumatic tires, standard 42” forks, counterbalanced, with a capacity of 5,000 lbs.
Friday, February 25, 2011
2011 Oregon GOSH Conference coming to Portland
Registration is open for largest safety and health event in Northwest
With more than 140 workshops and sessions, registration is now open for the Oregon Governor’s Occupational Safety and Health (GOSH) Conference. The largest event of its kind in the Northwest, the conference will be held March 7-10, 2011 at the Oregon Convention Center in Portland.
ESC will be hosting booth #125 on March 8-9 in the Exhibitors Hall. Stop by our booth and tell Eric or Tom you read our blog to receive an extra gift.
On Thursday, March 10 from 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., ESC's very own Director of Training Eric Tofte will participate in a panel presentation on OSHA 10 hour - General Industry.
On Wednesday, March 9, the event features a moderated panel discussion with Northwest business leaders who will share their perspectives on the importance of safety and health within their organizations.
“This is a unique opportunity to hear from small business leaders on how to achieve management commitment and employee participation in safety and health,” said Michael Wood, Oregon OSHA administrator. “I believe their tools for success could apply to any organization.”
Other general topics covered at conference include:
With more than 140 workshops and sessions, registration is now open for the Oregon Governor’s Occupational Safety and Health (GOSH) Conference. The largest event of its kind in the Northwest, the conference will be held March 7-10, 2011 at the Oregon Convention Center in Portland.
ESC will be hosting booth #125 on March 8-9 in the Exhibitors Hall. Stop by our booth and tell Eric or Tom you read our blog to receive an extra gift.
On Thursday, March 10 from 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., ESC's very own Director of Training Eric Tofte will participate in a panel presentation on OSHA 10 hour - General Industry.
On Wednesday, March 9, the event features a moderated panel discussion with Northwest business leaders who will share their perspectives on the importance of safety and health within their organizations.
“This is a unique opportunity to hear from small business leaders on how to achieve management commitment and employee participation in safety and health,” said Michael Wood, Oregon OSHA administrator. “I believe their tools for success could apply to any organization.”
Other general topics covered at conference include:
- Safety committee training
- What to expect from an OSHA inspection
- Hazard communication
- Advanced accident investigation
The conference also will feature session tracks on specialties such as health care, ergonomics, construction, emergency preparedness and response, alternative energy, safety for school districts, workplace culture and wellness.
New to the conference this year is the Columbia Forklift Challenge. Trained forklift drivers will compete for cash in an obstacle course designed to test their skills and safe operation on Tuesday, March 8.
The Oregon Occupational Safety and Health Division (
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
Eastern WA: Ag Safety, Green Energy and Lunch
Next week Executive Director Tom Odegaard and Director of Training Eric Tofte are taking an extended tour of Eastern Washington starting in Kennewick.
March 1, 2011Client & Member Luncheon at the Hilton Gardens in Kennewick
Tom will start off the luncheon with an open discussion on current safety issues and concerns, and what ESC can do to help. This is a great networking opportunity for safety professionals.
Then Eric will present on Green Jobs, New Innovations: Same Safety Issues. This talk will explore how new industries face similar safety concerns as general industry: fall protection, lockout-tagout, and so on...
March 2, 2011 Agriculture Safety Day
ESC will be hosting a booth at the 7th AnnualAgriculture Safety Day Conference at the Three Rivers Convention Center, Tri-Cities! Stop by our booth and tell Eric or Tom you read our blog to receive an extra gift.
March 3, 2011Client & Member Luncheon at the Moses Lake Events Center
This luncheon will follow the same format at the Kennewick luncheon.
Hint: We gave the guys the weekend off, but then they will be travelling again, this time to Portland for theGOSH Conference. More on that later...
March 1, 2011
Tom will start off the luncheon with an open discussion on current safety issues and concerns, and what ESC can do to help. This is a great networking opportunity for safety professionals.
Then Eric will present on Green Jobs, New Innovations: Same Safety Issues. This talk will explore how new industries face similar safety concerns as general industry: fall protection, lockout-tagout, and so on...
March 2, 2011 Agriculture Safety Day
ESC will be hosting a booth at the 7th Annual
March 3, 2011
This luncheon will follow the same format at the Kennewick luncheon.
Hint: We gave the guys the weekend off, but then they will be travelling again, this time to Portland for the
Friday, September 24, 2010
Safety & Health Conference
59th Annual Governor's Industrial Safety and Health Conference
September 29 - 30, 2010
at the Spokane Convention Center
Every year the Governor's Industrial Safety and Health Conference offers two days of training and education, providing the latest tools, technologies and strategies for workplace safety and health.
Evergreen Safety Council will be hosting vendor booth #105. Stop by and talk to Executive Director Tom Odegaard, Director of Training Eric Tofte, Safety Trainer Norm Nyhuis, and our new Safety Intern Mary Czaja. Be sure to and mention you read our blog for a free prize!
During the first day of the conference (Wednesday, September 29th) ESC Safety Trainer Norm Nyhuis will be a featured speaker:
Distracted Driving in Washington State
10:00 am – 11:30 am, Room 100B
Technology, including laptop computers, GPS navigation systems, and cell phones, has become a part of nearly every facet of modern life. This technology has also found its way into our automobiles, providing both benefits and, all too often, tragic consequences when it takes our attention from the road.
Sponsored by the Accident Prevention Planning Committee
Safety Norm will also be participating in the
13th Annual Forklift Rodeo
Noon – 4:00 pm, Group Health Exhibit Hall A
Watch skilled forklift operators as they navigate a fun and challenging driving course that includes various tasks and hazards. Drivers are evaluated on the safe, efficient, skillful,
and proper completion of the course using accepted forklift operation standards.
Sponsored by the Materials Handling Planning Committee
During the Conference presentations you might even see our very own Eric Tofte acting as emcee!
For a full listing of all the conference events and vendors, take a look at the2010 GISHC Program. (.pdf file)
September 29 - 30, 2010
at the Spokane Convention Center
Every year the Governor's Industrial Safety and Health Conference offers two days of training and education, providing the latest tools, technologies and strategies for workplace safety and health.
Evergreen Safety Council will be hosting vendor booth #105. Stop by and talk to Executive Director Tom Odegaard, Director of Training Eric Tofte, Safety Trainer Norm Nyhuis, and our new Safety Intern Mary Czaja. Be sure to and mention you read our blog for a free prize!
During the first day of the conference (Wednesday, September 29th) ESC Safety Trainer Norm Nyhuis will be a featured speaker:
Distracted Driving in Washington State
10:00 am – 11:30 am, Room 100B
Technology, including laptop computers, GPS navigation systems, and cell phones, has become a part of nearly every facet of modern life. This technology has also found its way into our automobiles, providing both benefits and, all too often, tragic consequences when it takes our attention from the road.
Sponsored by the Accident Prevention Planning Committee
Safety Norm will also be participating in the
13th Annual Forklift Rodeo
Noon – 4:00 pm, Group Health Exhibit Hall A
Watch skilled forklift operators as they navigate a fun and challenging driving course that includes various tasks and hazards. Drivers are evaluated on the safe, efficient, skillful,
and proper completion of the course using accepted forklift operation standards.
Sponsored by the Materials Handling Planning Committee
During the Conference presentations you might even see our very own Eric Tofte acting as emcee!
For a full listing of all the conference events and vendors, take a look at the
Monday, September 20, 2010
Safety Conference for Anyone Who Drives on the Job
Evergreen staffers are working hard to prep for tomorrow's Oregon Traffic Safety Conference. Eight months of planning seems like a lot, and then suddenly its - tomorrow.
Distracted driving on the job is ahot topic in Portland these days. Does your organization have a driving policy in place? How do you enforce that policy? Attending this conference can help you outline the rules and the steps your company needs to take.
We have the attendee packets ready to go, speakers and vendors are all set, the program agendas are printing as I type this, and most importantly...the food is ordered. This afternoon we will be heading down to theNECA-IBEW Electrical Training Center to set-up. Sweaty work, but somebody's got to do it.
We hope to see you there tomorrow. In fact, mention you read this BLOG at the reception table and we will give you a prize.
If all else fails, check out ourFacebook page next week to see the pictures of what you missed.
Distracted driving on the job is a
We have the attendee packets ready to go, speakers and vendors are all set, the program agendas are printing as I type this, and most importantly...the food is ordered. This afternoon we will be heading down to the
We hope to see you there tomorrow. In fact, mention you read this BLOG at the reception table and we will give you a prize.
If all else fails, check out our
Friday, September 17, 2010
Keeping Washington Safe & Working
Contributed by Mary Czaja, Safety Intern, Evergreen Safety Council
On September 3rd L&I announced in a news release that “TheDepartment of Labor & Industries’ 2011 workplace calendar, “Keep Washington Safe and Working,” will be available later this month, featuring real workers in real jobs across Washington state, from tulip fields in Skagit Valley to a vineyard in Pasco.”
One of the businesses chosen to participate was Evergreen Safety Council memberNucor Steel. Nucor Steel Seattle was the recipient of the ESC 2007 John D. Spellman Safety Award.
Congratulations to Nucor Steel and all the Washington business portrayed.
The calendar is part of the kick off for the annualGovernor’s Industrial Safety and Health Conference. The conference is being held this year on Sept. 29 and 30 in Spokane.
On September 3rd L&I announced in a news release that “The
One of the businesses chosen to participate was Evergreen Safety Council member
Congratulations to Nucor Steel and all the Washington business portrayed.
The calendar is part of the kick off for the annual
Wednesday, September 15, 2010
South Lake Union Trade Show TODAY
Please join the Stop by the
Come visit the presenters, network, and show your support for the SLU Chamber and neighborhood!
LOCATION: The 415 Westlake event venue at 415 Westlake Ave. N., Seattle, WA 98109Contact (206) 547-2577 or email info@SLUChamber.org for more details.
FREE ADMISSION for Chamber Members and Employees.
Non-Members welcome with $5 fee!
See you at the show!
Wednesday, June 2, 2010
Record low traffic fatalities celebrated by law enforcement, community partners
New cell phone law marks next safety step, starts June 10
Press Release from King County Public Health
Contact: James Apa 206-205-5442; MatÃas Valenzuela 206-205-3331
KING COUNTY, WA – Local law enforcement and community partners in traffic safety were honored Tuesday for their contributions to making King County residents safer today on the roads than ever, and their commitment in working to reduce traffic fatalities even further.
On average, 24 fewer people died annually on average in 2007 and 2008, compared with the 2002-2006 period, a drop from an annual average of 118 deaths annually to 94. This downward trend appears to continue in 2009, with preliminary data showing a further drop to 76 deaths from crashes.
“Safe streets are critical for a safe community, and I want to thank our all our partners for their important work in helping save lives,” said King County Executive Dow Constantine. “This drop in traffic fatalities is a great sign that tools like strong enforcement, public education and traffic engineering improvements are working and I look forward to helping King County build on its success.”
Several factors may be contributing to the drop in fatalities, including strong enforcement of driving under the influence (DUI) laws, better automotive safety equipment, seat belt usage, changes in driving habits, and traffic engineering improvements. While traffic fatalities are dropping nationally and statewide, King County’s traffic fatality rate is the lowest in the state.
As key partners in traffic safety, DUI patrol officers from 28 local law enforcement agencies were recognized for their work in contributing to safe roads by arresting drivers under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Impaired driving is the leading cause of traffic fatalities in King County. Since 1999, officers working X-52 DUI and other impaired driving emphasis patrols have made 22,575 driver contacts and arrested 6,123 impaired drivers.
“I could not be more pleased to see that the hard work of Sheriff's deputies and all law enforcement officers has helped to reduce traffic fatalities,” said King County Sheriff Sue Rahr. “Traffic safety is just one component of overall public safety, but an extremely important one. My pledge is to continue this hard work for added success well into the future.”
Even with recent successes, traffic safety remains a serious concern. From 2004 to 2008, 568 people died in traffic crashes in King County, and another 98,000 were injured. Crashes kill and injure all road users: drivers and passengers as well as motorcyclists, bicyclists, and pedestrians.
“Traffic safety is a public health issue that affects everyone who wants to move on our streets and sidewalks,” said Dr. David Fleming, Director and Health Officer for Public Health – Seattle & King County. “Giving people easily accessible options where they can feel and stay safe on foot and by bike are key to healthier communities.”
New cell phone law goes into effect June 10
As a next step toward the statewide Target Zero goal of no traffic fatalities by 2030, a new cell phone law will go into effect on June 10. Under the new state law, holding a cell phone or texting when driving becomes a primary offense and teen drivers with an intermediate driver license are not allowed to use any electronic device while driving.
State Senator Tracey Eide and State Representative Reuven Carlyle, sponsors of the legislation in the Senate and the House, were recognized for their leadership, as was the community-led Driven to Distraction taskforce that advocated effectively for the law.
“Studies show that talking on a handheld cell phone while driving is equivalent to driving drunk, and drivers who text are 23 times more likely to be in a crash compared to those who don't,” Eide said. “It’s time to park the phone and drive the car.”
For over a decade, the King County Traffic Safety Coalition (now known as the King County Target Zero Task Force) has brought together law enforcement, public health and community partners to reduce traffic deaths and injuries. In partnership with the Washington Traffic Safety Commission, they are working towards the Target Zero goal of zero traffic fatalities by the year 2030.
ESC
Facets of these topics were presented at the 2010 Washington Traffic Safety Conference last month. For highlights of the presentations, visit the ESC website, or for the photo album visit ESC's facebook page. If you or your employees drive in Oregon, mark your calendars for Tuesday, September 21st for the Oregon Employers for Traffic Safety Conference.
Press Release from King County Public Health
Contact: James Apa 206-205-5442; MatÃas Valenzuela 206-205-3331
KING COUNTY, WA – Local law enforcement and community partners in traffic safety were honored Tuesday for their contributions to making King County residents safer today on the roads than ever, and their commitment in working to reduce traffic fatalities even further.
On average, 24 fewer people died annually on average in 2007 and 2008, compared with the 2002-2006 period, a drop from an annual average of 118 deaths annually to 94. This downward trend appears to continue in 2009, with preliminary data showing a further drop to 76 deaths from crashes.
“Safe streets are critical for a safe community, and I want to thank our all our partners for their important work in helping save lives,” said King County Executive Dow Constantine. “This drop in traffic fatalities is a great sign that tools like strong enforcement, public education and traffic engineering improvements are working and I look forward to helping King County build on its success.”
Several factors may be contributing to the drop in fatalities, including strong enforcement of driving under the influence (DUI) laws, better automotive safety equipment, seat belt usage, changes in driving habits, and traffic engineering improvements. While traffic fatalities are dropping nationally and statewide, King County’s traffic fatality rate is the lowest in the state.
As key partners in traffic safety, DUI patrol officers from 28 local law enforcement agencies were recognized for their work in contributing to safe roads by arresting drivers under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Impaired driving is the leading cause of traffic fatalities in King County. Since 1999, officers working X-52 DUI and other impaired driving emphasis patrols have made 22,575 driver contacts and arrested 6,123 impaired drivers.
“I could not be more pleased to see that the hard work of Sheriff's deputies and all law enforcement officers has helped to reduce traffic fatalities,” said King County Sheriff Sue Rahr. “Traffic safety is just one component of overall public safety, but an extremely important one. My pledge is to continue this hard work for added success well into the future.”
Even with recent successes, traffic safety remains a serious concern. From 2004 to 2008, 568 people died in traffic crashes in King County, and another 98,000 were injured. Crashes kill and injure all road users: drivers and passengers as well as motorcyclists, bicyclists, and pedestrians.
“Traffic safety is a public health issue that affects everyone who wants to move on our streets and sidewalks,” said Dr. David Fleming, Director and Health Officer for Public Health – Seattle & King County. “Giving people easily accessible options where they can feel and stay safe on foot and by bike are key to healthier communities.”
New cell phone law goes into effect June 10
As a next step toward the statewide Target Zero goal of no traffic fatalities by 2030, a new cell phone law will go into effect on June 10. Under the new state law, holding a cell phone or texting when driving becomes a primary offense and teen drivers with an intermediate driver license are not allowed to use any electronic device while driving.
State Senator Tracey Eide and State Representative Reuven Carlyle, sponsors of the legislation in the Senate and the House, were recognized for their leadership, as was the community-led Driven to Distraction taskforce that advocated effectively for the law.
“Studies show that talking on a handheld cell phone while driving is equivalent to driving drunk, and drivers who text are 23 times more likely to be in a crash compared to those who don't,” Eide said. “It’s time to park the phone and drive the car.”
For over a decade, the King County Traffic Safety Coalition (now known as the King County Target Zero Task Force) has brought together law enforcement, public health and community partners to reduce traffic deaths and injuries. In partnership with the Washington Traffic Safety Commission, they are working towards the Target Zero goal of zero traffic fatalities by the year 2030.
ESC
Facets of these topics were presented at the 2010 Washington Traffic Safety Conference last month. For highlights of the presentations, visit the ESC website, or for the photo album visit ESC's facebook page. If you or your employees drive in Oregon, mark your calendars for Tuesday, September 21st for the Oregon Employers for Traffic Safety Conference.
Friday, May 21, 2010
The Morning After
We survived the 2010 Washington Traffic Safety Confernce. 
Each year we grow the conference a little bit bigger. This year, there were over 70 people in attendance participating in 7 speaker presentations and visiting the 6 vendor booths.
Highlights of the Conference included Washington Traffic Safety Commission and Evergreen presenting Senator Eide with an award for her efforts in passing the cell phone and texting bill, as well as Syd Muzzy's interactive presentation, which is always well received.
Each year we grow the conference a little bit bigger. This year, there were over 70 people in attendance participating in 7 speaker presentations and visiting the 6 vendor booths. The WSCJTC facilities were great, with the added benefit of a floor show. In the morning we watched the color guard raise the flag, march around and even do push ups. During lunch there was a K9 demonstration, and on one break we watched Seattle PD trainees practice entering a building with guns drawn.
Highlights of the Conference included Washington Traffic Safety Commission and Evergreen presenting Senator Eide with an award for her efforts in passing the cell phone and texting bill, as well as Syd Muzzy's interactive presentation, which is always well received.What People are saying: "This (conference) will enhance my EverSafe Driving instructions... (This conference provided me with) resources and tools to use in my own presentations to staff and clients... I really enjoyed all the helpful & useful information... This was an extremely valuable presentation. If more people knew about how useful this information was, you would fill the auditorium 10 times!"
To see the pictures from the conference, come visit us on Facebook. Come join the conversation.
Wednesday, May 19, 2010
Yikes! The Traffic Safety Conference is Tomorrow
Evergreen staffers are working hard to prep for tomorrow's Traffic Safety Conference. Eight months of planning seems like a lot, and then suddenly its - tomorrow. We have the attendee packets ready to go, speakers and vendors are all set, the program agendas are printing as I type this, and most importantly...the food is ordered.
This afternoon we will be heading down to the Washington Criminal Justice Training Commission to set-up. Sweaty work, but somebody's got to do it.
We hope to see you there tomorrow. In fact, mention you read this BLOG at the reception table and we will give you a prize.
If all else fails check out our Facebook page next week to see the pictures of what you missed.
Thursday, May 13, 2010
Do you care about Traffic Safety?
Do you drive for your company? Or, do you have employees that drive while on the job? If so, each of you should plan on attending next week's Washington Traffic Safety Conference.
Year after year, traffic crashes are the #1 killer of American workers, yet in most cases there is no mandate or requirement for an employer to train their drivers. On the flip side, each year, companies spend billions in insurance costs, legal fees, lost productivity and more.
Wouldn’t you like to learn how to protect yourself, your company, and your employees from these expensive risks? The Washington Traffic Safety Conference on Thursday, May 20th would be a giant step in the right direction. For only $45 attendees will learn from experts in their field:
· how to manage driving behaviors,
· how much employees are expected to do while driving and how this effects safety,
· how the new ban on texting will effect your business, and
· how factors like speed, distractions and fatigue effect job performance and therefore driving.
Plan on taking one day out of your schedule to protect yourself, your business and those you love. Register today.
Year after year, traffic crashes are the #1 killer of American workers, yet in most cases there is no mandate or requirement for an employer to train their drivers. On the flip side, each year, companies spend billions in insurance costs, legal fees, lost productivity and more.Wouldn’t you like to learn how to protect yourself, your company, and your employees from these expensive risks? The Washington Traffic Safety Conference on Thursday, May 20th would be a giant step in the right direction. For only $45 attendees will learn from experts in their field:
· how to manage driving behaviors,
· how much employees are expected to do while driving and how this effects safety,
· how the new ban on texting will effect your business, and
· how factors like speed, distractions and fatigue effect job performance and therefore driving.
Plan on taking one day out of your schedule to protect yourself, your business and those you love. Register today.
Thursday, May 6, 2010
Washington Traffic Safety Conference: Two Weeks & Counting!
Traffic accidents continue to be the #1 workplace killer, and although the economy is improving, organizations’ budgets continue to be challenged — that's not stopping our 
members, clients and exhibitors from making it to the Washington Traffic Safety Conference.
members, clients and exhibitors from making it to the Washington Traffic Safety Conference.Register now to join more than 100 of the coolest safety folks around, May 20th at the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission in Burien. Now, more than ever, those of us responsible for workplace safety and health need to stay connected — and you won't find a better opportunity than this! Come for the knowledge, the experts, the exhibitors, the networking and support, and meet the Evergreen Safety Council staff you've talked with over the phone, and finally match a face with a name.
Stay connected by registering now. We'll see you at the WA State Criminal Justice Training Center, May 20th!
Stay connected by registering now. We'll see you at the WA State Criminal Justice Training Center, May 20th!
Questions? Contact us at 206-382-4090 / 800-521-0778; e-mail: esc@esc.org. Details online at http://www.esc.org/traffic_safety_confs.php.
Wednesday, May 5, 2010
Three things...
May is National Bike Month
This month we will likely be sharing the road with a lot more bikes as people use their bikes instead of their cars to bike to work or school and to run errands. Throughout the month of May remember to Drive Nice and Share the Road.
Free Root Cause Analysis Overview Tonight
ESC partner Apollo Associated Services' seminars are a great choice for people interested in changing the way they think about problems, solutions, and the cause-and-effect relationships that must be understood before change can take place.
Stop by the Evergreen Safety Training Center tonight starting at 5:30pm for coffee and a snack, and learn how this training seminar can help your organization's safety program. Mention you read this blog and receive a free gift. (while supplies last)
Construction Safety Day in Puyallup Tomorrow
Yesterday's post emphasized the importance of training non-English speaking workers. This 1-day conference is offering training in both English and Spanish...a great opportunity to get your people safety information in both languages.
Stop by the Evergreen Safety Council booth and mention you read this blog for a free gift. (while supplies last)
This month we will likely be sharing the road with a lot more bikes as people use their bikes instead of their cars to bike to work or school and to run errands. Throughout the month of May remember to Drive Nice and Share the Road.
Free Root Cause Analysis Overview Tonight
ESC partner Apollo Associated Services' seminars are a great choice for people interested in changing the way they think about problems, solutions, and the cause-and-effect relationships that must be understood before change can take place.
Stop by the Evergreen Safety Training Center tonight starting at 5:30pm for coffee and a snack, and learn how this training seminar can help your organization's safety program. Mention you read this blog and receive a free gift. (while supplies last)
Construction Safety Day in Puyallup Tomorrow
Yesterday's post emphasized the importance of training non-English speaking workers. This 1-day conference is offering training in both English and Spanish...a great opportunity to get your people safety information in both languages.
Stop by the Evergreen Safety Council booth and mention you read this blog for a free gift. (while supplies last)
Friday, April 30, 2010
Open Letter from Tom Odegaard
Open Letter
Across America, motor vehicle collisions are the number one cause of workplace fatalities. Did you know that between 1998-2007 22% of all workplace fatalities in Washington were the result of roadway crashes? Did you know that each week, nearly 10 Washingtonians die on our roads? 
My name is Tom Odegaard and as President of Evergreen Safety Council I would like to invite you to help us change that statistic.
Each year, our organization works in partnership with the Washington Traffic Safety Commission and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to present a one-day Washington Traffic Safety Conference. Aimed at Washington organizations and businesses, we believe that if we can make an impact at work, individuals will carry the safe driving message home to their families…thus making the roads safer for everyone.
The 2010 Washington Traffic Safety Conference will be held in Burien at the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Center on May 20.
Our presenters include a nationally known researcher, a highly respected sleep medicine doctor, NHTSA and WTSC representatives as well as state Senator Tracey Eide who sponsored Washington’s new cell phone/texting law.
My name is Tom Odegaard and as President of Evergreen Safety Council I would like to invite you to help us change that statistic.
Each year, our organization works in partnership with the Washington Traffic Safety Commission and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to present a one-day Washington Traffic Safety Conference. Aimed at Washington organizations and businesses, we believe that if we can make an impact at work, individuals will carry the safe driving message home to their families…thus making the roads safer for everyone.
The 2010 Washington Traffic Safety Conference will be held in Burien at the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Center on May 20.
Our presenters include a nationally known researcher, a highly respected sleep medicine doctor, NHTSA and WTSC representatives as well as state Senator Tracey Eide who sponsored Washington’s new cell phone/texting law.
Topics being addressed include: distracted driving and Washington’s new cell phone/texting law; issues dealing with speed, nighttime driving, and worker/driver fatigue issues. We will also have presentations on the liability issues surrounding employees who are involved in substance abuse (including prescription drugs), and why it is important to train your employees.
We believe that every attendee will benefit from attending this conference.
Why should you, your co-workers and your business associates attend?
This conference can provide an immediate value for all attendees. By taking the information, forming a company policy, training employees and enforcing the policy for all drivers, incidents involving motor vehicles will be reduced. Reducing motor vehicle crashes has a direct, positive impact on the bottom line of all businesses through reducing lost time, repair costs, and insurance premiums.
Why should you, your co-workers and your business associates attend?
This conference can provide an immediate value for all attendees. By taking the information, forming a company policy, training employees and enforcing the policy for all drivers, incidents involving motor vehicles will be reduced. Reducing motor vehicle crashes has a direct, positive impact on the bottom line of all businesses through reducing lost time, repair costs, and insurance premiums.
Most importantly, by taking what is learned at this conference and applying it to their organization, an employee’s life may be saved. How do you put a value on that?
What can you do? We would appreciate it if you informed your friends, co-workers and associates of this conference and encourage them to attend.
Thank you and I hope to see you on May 20.
Sincerely,
Tom Odegaard
What can you do? We would appreciate it if you informed your friends, co-workers and associates of this conference and encourage them to attend.
Thank you and I hope to see you on May 20.
Sincerely,
Tom Odegaard
206-382-4090
Tuesday, March 2, 2010
Something for Everyone in Eastern Washington
Attention Clients & Members in Eastern WA...What are you doing for lunch today?
ESC's Client & Membership Luncheon 3/2/10
Space is available – Pay $20 at the door
Luncheon Topics:
The Recession’s Impact on Safety Training - Executive Director Tom Odegaard
Combustible Dust Awareness - Director of Training Eric Tofte
Sign-in 11:45 am / Program: 12:00 – 1:30 pm
Location: Best Western Lake Inn, Moses Lake
Luncheon: Full Delicatessen Buffet
What about tomorrow?
LAST MINUTE REMINDER
Agriculture Safety Day 3/3/10
at the Yakima Convention Center
10 North 8th St, Yakima WA 98901-2515
Visit ESC's booth hosted by Director of Training Eric Tofte
For further information about the conference please click here.
For information about the Yakima Convention Center please click here.
ESC's Client & Membership Luncheon 3/2/10
Space is available – Pay $20 at the door
Luncheon Topics:
The Recession’s Impact on Safety Training - Executive Director Tom Odegaard
Combustible Dust Awareness - Director of Training Eric Tofte
Sign-in 11:45 am / Program: 12:00 – 1:30 pm
Location: Best Western Lake Inn, Moses Lake
Luncheon: Full Delicatessen Buffet
What about tomorrow?
LAST MINUTE REMINDER
Agriculture Safety Day 3/3/10
at the Yakima Convention Center
10 North 8th St, Yakima WA 98901-2515
Visit ESC's booth hosted by Director of Training Eric Tofte
For further information about the conference please click here.
For information about the Yakima Convention Center please click here.
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
Safety Fest in Post Falls, ID
For those of you in Northern Idaho or Eastern Washington today starts Safety Fest - a 4-day safety conference offering a variety of free training sessions, vendor booths and more. ESC Director of Training and Consultation, Eric Tofte is hosting Evergreen's booth at this conference as well as teaching a Idaho Flagger Safety class.
These conferences are a great opportunity for any business required to follow OSHA and MSHA standards as well as anyone who desires to improve the safety performance of their business. Two more are scheduled in other parts of Idaho this spring:
Twin Falls, ID on March 16-19, 2010 http://www.safetyfest-southernidaho.org
Pocatello, ID on April 20-23, 2010 http://www.safetyfest-pocatello.org
These conferences are a great opportunity for any business required to follow OSHA and MSHA standards as well as anyone who desires to improve the safety performance of their business. Two more are scheduled in other parts of Idaho this spring:
Twin Falls, ID on March 16-19, 2010 http://www.safetyfest-southernidaho.org
Pocatello, ID on April 20-23, 2010 http://www.safetyfest-pocatello.org
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