Title: COVID-19 November 2020 OSHA update
Price: Free
Platform: WebEx webinar
When: Tuesday, November 10, 2020
Time: 9:00 am – 10:30 am
Presented by: Adele L. Abrams, Esq., CMSP
Law Office of Adele L. Abrams PC
Federal OSHA’s revised enforcement position, best practices when addressing COVID-19 in the Workplace, and Return to Work considerations, including:
- Recent OSHA changes in reporting/recording obligations, and use of the General Duty Clause and other rules for COVID in the workplace
- CDC/NIOSH guidance and the practical and legal impact, including for COVID-exposed workers in critical infrastructure and essential services
- State specific standards: the latest on emergency standards from Virginia, California, Michigan and Oregon
Advancements and Limitations of Current PPE on the Market
George Stallings, CPMR
VP Sales, Sales Solutions Inc
George Stallings will discuss advancements and limitations of current Personal Protective Equipment on the market. He will provide assistance in learning to read and understand the instructions of the equipment and how it is to be used. He will focus on Fall Protection, Head Protection, Respiratory Protection, and Hand Protection.
CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT VISIBILITY
Presented by: Henry Alfred, Occupational Health and Safety Manager at the Maryland Department of Transportation/State Highway Administration
June 24th, 2020 9:00 am
Henry Alfred will discuss the risks of fatal and serious injuries while working in and around street/highway construction jobsites. In addition to the risk of injury from passing motor vehicle traffic outside the work zone, there is an equally hazardous risk of injury from movement of construction vehicles and equipment within the work zone.
Henry Alfred is the Occupational Health and Safety Manager at the Maryland Department of Transportation/State Highway Administration. Henry and his team are responsible for the safety oversight of some 300 highway construction jobs. He is an authorized OSHA 1926 and 1910 instructor. He has more than 30 years in the safety profession field and is certified in several disciplines of safety. He is certified as a Safety Specialist and Safety Director by the World Safety Organization and has achieved National Safety Council’s Advanced Safety Certificate.
SLIPS, TRIPS, AND FALLS ARE AMONG THE MOST COMMON CAUSES OF INJURY IN AND OUT OF THE WORKPLACE, RESULTING IN MORE FATALITIES THAN ALL OTHER CAUSES EXCEPT MOTOR VEHICLE INCIDENTS!
Presented by: Tom Meighen, CPCU, ARM, Director of Risk Management, Chesapeake Region Safety Council | June 17th, 2020, 9am
Elevated Falls are typically more severe, often resulting in fractured bones and sometimes death. More than half of elevated falls are of less than 10 feet.
Same-level Falls result most often with sprain/strain to the back, hips, legs and wrists. With some exceptions, like falling out of a chair, same-level falls can be categorized as slip or trip.
Slips happen where there is too little friction or traction between the foot/shoe and the walking surface.
Trips happen when your foot/leg collides with an object causing you to lose balance.
This Program will Provide a Fast Paced Review of the OSHA Walking-Working Surfaces Standard that will address:
- Current Fall-Related Statistics
- Hazard Identification
- Highlights of Specific Standard References
- Requirements to Have Fall Protection
- Employer Responsibilities
- Interactive Opportunities – beyond questions and answers
And much more…
Zero Deaths Maryland – A review of Maryland’s Highway Safety efforts and roadmap for the future.
Driver Safety Programs and Resources for employers and individuals will also be discussed.
Timothy J. Kerns, PhD | Director, Maryland Highway Safety Office
June 10th, 2020, 9am
Prior to becoming Director of Maryland’s Highway Safety Office in December, Timothy (Tim) Kerns spent 29 years at the University of Maryland’s National Study Center for Trauma and EMS. While there, he helped to develop and monitor Maryland’s Occupant Protection Survey and served as program manager for the development of the State’s Crash Outcome Data Evaluation System (CODES) and project coordinator for the Crash Injury Research and Engineering Network (CIREN). He has served on a variety of highway safety program assessments covering areas such as traffic records, occupant protection, and pedestrian/bicycle safety.
The MDOT MVA’s Highway Safety Office is responsible for administering highway safety grant funds from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and for coordinating a comprehensive network of highway safety programs on behalf of the State. The Director of the MHSO serves as Maryland‘s Highway Safety Coordinator. During the coming months, Maryland will be developing the 2021-2025 Strategic Highway Safety Plan, which provides a comprehensive framework for reducing highway fatalities and serious injuries on all public roads. Participants in this webinar will learn about Maryland’s commitment to reducing fatalities and injuries on Maryland’s roadways as well as several initiatives that are currently underway.
FIRE – LIFE AND ROADWAY SAFETY
CAPT. SCOTT EBBERT AND FIRE LT. TRAVIS FRANCIS
JUNE 3, 2020 @ 9AM
Baltimore County Fire Capt. Scott Ebbert (Safety Division) and Fire Lt. Travis Francis (Fire Marshal’s Office) will share their expertise related to fire codes in the workplace and roadway safety in this hour-long webinar. Fire Lt. Travis Francis will present information pertaining to the various aspects of the fire code inspection process including: Pre-Construction, Construction, Use & Occupancy, Annual Inspections and Common Violations Captain Ebbert will cover information to promote better understanding and preparation for motorists that are involved in an accident/emergency, approaching an emergency scene. Fire Department/EMS roadway operations will also be discussed, along with the 2020 FireFighter Safety Stand Down. There will be time reserved for questions.
A Message from the Chesapeake Region Safety Council
Workplace safety has always been essential to our personal and professional success. The Chesapeake Region Safety Council has been providing training and education on the essential subject of safety since 1923.
COVID-19 is a hazard, challenging the traditional method of classroom training. Our staff of seasoned safety professionals have analyzed the hazard, developed an understanding of how it is transferred and formulated two safe methods of providing training. We are now offering two options virtual instructor led training (VILT) through the use of computer based interaction and modified traditional classroom training.
Option 2 is modified traditional classroom training. Our in-house safety professionals have reviewed individual activities associated with classroom training. We developed a hazard analysis incorporating action steps to include medical grade HEPA filtration equipment, frequent and periodic cleaning activities, readily available hand sanitation stations, student self-assessments, reduced class attendees for social distancing, face coverings, posted signage, pre-class safety brief and more.
We want to offer the best option for you to acquire your essential safety training while meeting your need for an acceptable level of risk. Educating people to properly address hazards is not only what we do, we practice it too. Safety is essential for your success I look forward to seeing you in an online platform or in person.
David Madaras, CSP, CHST
President, Chesapeake Region Safety Council
A Message from the Chesapeake Region Safety Council
AGING AND MEDICALLY AT-RISK DRIVERS IN THE WORKPLACE: INSIGHT & RESOURCES
Presented by: Gina C. Pervall, MD and Nanette M. Schieke
Date: May 27th, 2020
Time: 9:00 am
Employers can play an integral role in recognizing medical conditions that may affect driving safety. These medical conditions may be particularly apparent with older adults because as age increases, aging drivers experience a multitude of challenges on the road. The issue is not about being older, but the physical and cognitive issues with aging that impact safe driving. Couple that with the increasing number of older drivers, and it follows that there will be an increased need for consideration of this issue. This webinar will focus on the physical and cognitive effects of aging, their relationship to driving, and MDOT MVA’s process regarding medical fitness to drive. Discussion will also focus on identifying medically at-risk drivers, effective interaction with older drivers, and how to take proper and appropriate actions when necessary.
Gina C. Pervall, MD is board certified in internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Pervall has over 25 years of clinical experience and is a medical expert in the field of transportation. She is currently Chief of the Medical Advisory Board for the Maryland Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Administration (MDOT MVA). Dr. Pervall also serves as Chairperson for the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) Medical Review Board. Her leadership in these positions has been instrumental in developing guidelines and regulations adopted by both MDOT MVA and FMCSA for medical fitness-to-drive and certification of both commercial and non-commercial drivers.
Nanette M. Schieke holds an undergraduate degree in pre-law and a Masters’ Degree in Public Administration and has served in management roles in state and local government over 28 years. Ms. Schieke manages the State’s older & medically at-risk driver safety program for Maryland Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Administration and has been successful in spearheading major projects, including statewide symposiums and regional trainings to educate and provide practical solutions to Maryland drivers and professionals. Nanette serves as a subject matter expert on aging driver safety both locally and nationally – working through many groups, including as Co-founder of the Aging Road User Program Interstate Collaboration. In addition, Ms. Schieke serves as lead staff for the Maryland Connected & Automated Vehicles Working Group and plays a primary role in managing the inclusive collaboration with external partners and coordination of all business units under MDOT to identify opportunities for the State and be responsive to this emerging technology.
TRENCHING & EXCAVATION SAFETY
Presented by: Tom Thorsen, Regional Supervisor at State of Maryland/Maryland Occupational Safety and Health (MOSH)
Date: May 20th, 2020
Time: 9:00 am – 10:00 am
Tom Thorsen has more than 20 years with Maryland Occupational Safety and Health (MOSH) as a Regional Compliance Safety Supervisor. He began his professional career in the Nuclear power industry. For 16 years, he traveled across the nation to various nuclear power plants as a Radiation Safety Technician. He spent three years at Aberdeen Proving Grounds doing environmental remediation on three projects that required the exploration, removal and disposal of unexploded ordinances and radioactive materials. During Tom’s tenure with MOSH, he has performed many functions, which include fatality/accident inspections and training.
A virtual presentation will be given on OSHA’s National Emphasis Program (NEP) on Trenching and Excavation policies and procedures to identify and reduce hazards which are causing serious injuries and fatalities during trenching and excavation operations. This session provides a discussion of the MOSH regulations for excavation safety, including general excavation requirements for underground installations and requirements for protective systems. In light of the recent resurgent number of trenching/excavation fatalities and serious injuries, OSHA has determined that these worksites continue to warrant an increased enforcement presence.
INDOOR AIR QUALITY: A COMMONSENSE APPROACH
Presented by: Katherine Cavanaugh
Wednesday May 13th
2:30 – 3:30 pm
Katherine Cavanaugh is the manager for occupational safety and health and loss control in the department of Environmental Safety, Sustainability and Risk at the University of Maryland. She has over 18 years of experience investigating indoor air quality concerns, including extensive knowledge in controlling and responding to water intrusion and subsequent mold growth. While Ms. Cavanaugh appreciates the beauty of mold in the world of microscopy, her goal is to assist facilities in preventing its growth on building materials.
Are there weird smells in the office, flare-ups of allergy symptoms, or visible mold on walls? Do you have questions on how to clean work areas for employees returning after COVID-19 quarantine and or suitability of employee’s masks? This session will give you an overview on conducting Indoor Air Quality surveys, common equipment used to conduct them, and provide several case studies with lessons learned.
OSHA/MSHA REQUIREMENTS AND BEST PRACTICES WHEN ADDRESSING COVID-19 IN THE WORKPLACE
Presented by: Adele Abrams
This webinar will provide the latest information on OSHA/MSHA requirements and best practices when addressing COVID-19 in workplace settings for essential industries and services that must remain operational or are preparing for reopening. The program will address OSHA’s revised enforcement guidance, whistleblower and reporting issues, and how they interface with workers comp and tort claims that may accompany COVID claims arising from work activities. The status of OSHA’s infectious disease rulemaking, and expansion of its scope, will be covered as well as unique OSHA/CDC guidance for high risk industries. Related Issues such as contractors and temporary workers, and EEOC implications will be addressed.
DISTRACTED DRIVING:
5 SECONDS CAN CHANGE A LIFE
Presented by: Jennifer Weaver
Jennifer Weaver was a guest speaker at Chesapeake Region Safety Council’s 2019 Annual Conference at Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Lab. Following that event, we had many requests for follow up presentations by organizations looking for a safety day message. That demand exceeded her ability to present as she works full time, so we have brought her back to share her story again in a virtual webinar format! Feel free to share this exceptional educational opportunity with coworkers and friends. A question and answer session will follow the presentation.
Jenny Weaver will recount how a five-second behavior and the following outcomes changed many people’s lives forever. Although she has no recollection of the crash due to a head injury, law enforcement’s accident reconstruction efforts concluded that she was looking down at her phone when she failed to see a car stopped in front of her.
Through the sharing of a personal story, Jennifer discusses statistics, laws, consequences, and alternatives to cell phone use when operating a vehicle. This presentation will influence many people to change what they presently consider an acceptable risk while driving.
RECOGNIZING, PREVENTING AND RESPONDING TO VIOLENCE IN THE WORKPLACE
COVID-19: OSHA, MSHA & HR Considerations
Wednesday April 8, 2020 at 9am-10:30am
Presented By: Adele L. Abrams, Esq., CMSP Law Office of Adele L. Abrams Questions: [email protected]
