May 7, 2019

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What’s Happening 2019 National Safety Stand-Down To Prevent Falls in Construction: May 6-10, 2019 MIOSHA Celebrates Graduates of Training Institute at Statewide Safety Conference in Grand Rapids Coffee with MIOSHA – June 6th Consultation Staff Update MIOSHA Cases Under Appellate Review Safety Alert – 3M Exofit Harnesses

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WHAT’S HAPPENING 2019 National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction: May 6-10, 2019

Each May, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) holds events for the National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in the Construction Industry. Falls are still the leading cause of death in the construction industry – they can and should be prevented. During the last decade in Michigan, over 100 workers have died from falls. Recently, the number of fatalities from falls was 22 in 2016, 16 in 2017, and 7 in 2018. Of these 45 fatalities, 23 occurred in construction, with the highest risk jobs being roofer, construction laborer, and carpenter.

Ford Motor Company, The Christman/Brinker Joint Venture, and

MIOSHA kick off National Safety Stand-Down Week at Michigan Central Station in Detroit.

MIOSHA began the Stop Falls. Save Lives. Campaign in 2017. Since then, MIOSHA has had a State Emphasis Program in effect which has led to hundreds of inspections. Fall protection violations in the Construction Division continue to be amongst the “Top Ten” violations for MIOSHA each year. During the week of May 6-10, 2019, MIOSHA will be participating in 12 Stand-Down events across the state. These events bring information to workers about the recognized hazard of falls in the construction industry. Last year, one public event held by Pioneer Construction had over 500 employees from several different contractors participate to promote fall protection. Not all

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events are required to be this extravagant. Your employer can perform a Stand-Down event by simply taking some time at coffee break and/or lunch break to address the employees about the fall protection rules, proper equipment, importance of fall protection, and means for employees to discuss any issues they have encountered. MIOSHA encourages employers to seek assistance with all compliance issues but especially fall protection. MIOSHA has non-enforcement resources through their Consultation Education and Training (CET) Division. CET can be reached at 517-284-7720. To see a list of Stand-Down events in Michigan, click HERE. To learn about Stand-Down events through OSHA, click HERE. MIOSHA Celebrates Graduates of Training Institute at Statewide Safety Conference in Grand Rapids MIOSHA and Macomb Community College (MCC) recognized graduates of the MIOSHA Training Institute (MTI) at the 89th annual Michigan Safety Conference in Grand Rapids on April 16, 2019. MIOSHA and MCC have partnered on the MTI since 2007. This year’s ceremony recognized 30 graduates of the program. To date, 28,769 people have participated in MTI training.

MTI graduates with MIOSHA Director Bart Pickelman.

The MTI delivers affordable, participant-driven and informative seminars based on the most up-to-date industry standards. Students attend a series of courses that will help them develop the knowledge and skills to improve their companies’ safety and health system. MCC’s Public Service Institute (PSI) administers the MTI. The PSI educates students and working professionals for positions of responsibility and leadership in public service that includes police, fire, emergency medical services, and industrial health and safety training. MCC is one of the nation’s leading community colleges, providing learning experiences to more than 48,000 students annually. Macomb nationally ranks in the top two percent in the number of associate degrees awarded. To learn more, visit www.macomb.edu.

The 2019 Spring and Summer MTI schedule is available HERE.

MIOSHA also provides scholarships to those interested in attending the MTI to help with the cost of tuition. Click HERE to learn more about obtaining a scholarship to participate in the program.

If you have any questions about the MTI or workplace safety and health, please contact the Consultation Education and Training Division at 517-284-7720.

Coffee with MIOSHA – June 6th MIOSHA, Michigan Health Care Safety Association (MHCSA) and McLaren invite employers and employees to share a cup of coffee and learn about the importance of workplace safety and health.

The 'Coffee with MIOSHA' events provide an informal opportunity for employers and employees to meet with MIOSHA representatives (Consultative, Enforcement, and Radiation Safety) to ask questions, obtain information on program services and resources, learn about MTI opportunities, and establish rapport.

Consultation Staff Update

MIOSHA Cases Under Appellate Review This past year, Michigan’s circuit and appellate courts have been busy reviewing several MIOSHA cases. Both MIOSHA citation cases and employment discrimination determinations are subject to review in the state court system. Cases may ascend from the administrative tribunal and board to the circuit court, Michigan Court of Appeals, and Michigan Supreme Court. Click HERE to view the summaries of several cases which have recently received a ruling by a state court.

1. Alcoa Engineered Structures, Insp. No. 1000568 2. Schmidt Industries, Insp. Nos. 1019022 & 312022478 3. AK Steel, Insp. No. 1118917 4. JVIS Manufacturing, Case No. D-16-058-1 5. Global Building Maintenance, Insp. No. 1132533 6. MacArthur Construction, Insp. No. 1239495

Safety Alert - 3M Exofit Harnesses Here is the 3M website with their notifications and advisories: https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/worker-health-safety-us/safety-resources-training-news/safety-news/ppe-notifications-and-advisories/ AGENCY INSTRUCTIONS ISSUED April 1, 2019 – Work in Roadways – State Emphasis Program (SEP) April 3, 2019 – Fall Prevention – State Emphasis Program (SEP) April 23, 2019 – Inspections of Employers Performing Blight Work – State Emphasis Program (SEP)

MIOSHA is pleased to announce CET’s newest industrial hygienist (IH), Audrey Carlstrom. Audrey began her employment with MIOSHA on April 22, 2019, as an IH for the Training and Consultation (T & C) side of CET. Her coverage areas will include all counties between Berrien and Leelanau counties. Audrey has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology from the University of Michigan. Previous employment includes conducting wastewater analysis for Allendale Charter Township as a Laboratory Technician. She also held a Bioenvironmental Engineering Technician position for the United States Air Force.

DATE: Thursday, June 6, 2019 TIME: 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. LOCATION: McLaren Hospitality House (L. Conf.) G 3170 Beecher Road, Flint, MI 48532 COST: Free RSVP: MaryAnn.Northcote@McLaren.org

MEDIA April 2, 2019 - Employee Training Can Help Eliminate Excavation and Trench Accidents April 3, 2019 – MIOSHA Launches Campaign to Prevent Roadway Accidents April 8, 2019 – MIOSHA Hosts Excavation and Trench Stand Down Events Across the State April 16, 2019 – MIOSHA Celebrates Graduates of Training Institute at Statewide Safety Conference in Grand Rapids April 26, 2019 – Remembering Fallen Workers on Workers Memorial Day VARIANCES Variances from MIOSHA standards must be made available to the public in accordance with Part 12, Variances (R408.22201 to 408.22251). MIOSHA variances are published on the MIOSHA website. QUICK LINKS Agency/Division Instructions/Memorandums Air Contaminants Initiative Asbestos Program Ask MIOSHA CET Request for Consultative Assistance Services (RCA) CET Training Calendar Consultation Education and Training (CET) Grants Construction Safety and Health Division (CSHD) DVD/Video Library Service Employee Safety, Health, and Discrimination Complaint Forms Fall Prevention Campaign (STOP FALLS. SAVE LIVES.) General Industry Safety and Health Division (GISHD) Hazard Communication/GHS Laboratory and Equipment Services Michigan Alliances Michigan Safety and Health Achievement Recognition Program (MSHARP) Michigan Voluntary Protection Program (MVPP) MIOSHA FOIA Request MIOSHA News MIOSHA Publications MIOSHA Recordkeeping MIOSHA Standards MIOSHA Training Institute (MTI) MIOSHA Updates MIOSHA Variances Policies and Procedures Radiation Safety Section Residential Construction Strategic Plan and Initiatives Take A Stand Day Telephone, Mailing and Email Addresses Visit our website to subscribe or unsubscribe from our MIOSHA Email Subscriptions. For more frequent updates on MIOSHA activities, please visit our website!

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