Oct 6-12, 2008 Workplace Safety Calendar of Events, Expos & Seminars

Here is a list of some workplace safety related events, expos & seminars for the week of October 6-12, 2008.

Drive Safely Work Week

The annual Drive Safely Work Week (DSWW) campaign sponsored by the Network of Employers for Traffic Safety takes place the first full work week in October. In 2008, the DSWW campaign week is October 6-10. The new 2008 campaign material is now available. Please note that campaign materials are not dated and can be used at any time throughout the year. All materials are copyrighted by NETS and when used must be attributed to NETS.

Time: October 6-10, 2008
Cost: Free
Location: 8150 Leesburg Pike, Suite 410, Vienna, VA 22182
Contact: Interim Executive Director Jack Hanley jhanley {at} trafficsafety(.)org

Related
Links: Network of Employers for Traffic Safety
Training products: Driving Training & Safety

National Fire Prevention Week

From October 6-11, 2008, fire safety advocates will spread the word to their communities that, with a little extra caution, preventing the leading causes of home fires – cooking, heating, electrical and smoking-materials – is within their power. Your home should be a safe haven. But do you regularly check for home fire hazards? If not, there is the potential for danger. Fire departments responded to nearly 400,000 home fires in 2006. That’s why the theme of Fire Prevention Week 2008 is “It’s Fire Prevention Week: Prevent Home Fires!”

Time:October 6 - 11, 2008
Cost: Free
Location: NFPA 1 Batterymarch Park, Quincy, Massachusetts USA 02169-7471
Contact:Barbara Dunn (617) 984-7285 public_affairs {at} nfpa(.)org

Related
Links: National Fire Protection Association
Training products: Fire Prevention & Safety

Committee on Cranes for Nuclear Facilities - Fall 2008 Meeting

Committee Meetings, Codes and Standards

Time: Oct 06 2008 09:00 AM - Oct 09 2008 05:00 PM
Location: Crowne Plaza Valley http://www.cpvalleyforge.com
260 Mall Boulevard, King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, United States
Contact: Oliver Martinez, martinezo {at} asme(.)org
Phone: (212) 591-7005, Fax: (212) 591-7196

Related
Links: ASME Calendar Events
Training products: Crane & Hoist Safety

OSHA 2045 Machinery & Machine Guarding Standards

This 4-Day course familiarizes the student w/a variety of common machinery, related safety standards, & guarding methods. guidance is provided with respect to the hazards associated w/various kinds of machinery & the control of hazardous energy sources. The course presents an approach to machine inspection that enables participants to recognize hazards & applicable stanrds & provides options to achieve abatement. Participants will tour a private sector facility with extensive 7 varied metal working operations. Participants will also be given an opportunity to apply hazard recognition concepts on a site inspection at an operating facility with a variety of machine operations. They will evaluate & document any machinery and machine guarding hazards, & then return to the classroom to research the standards for citation references. REQUIREMENTS: Bring safety shoes, safety glasses, & appropriate clothing for field exercise.

Time:October 6-9, 2008 8:00 AM — 5:00 PM
Cost: Member Cost: $675.00, Non-Member Cost: $750.00
Location:West Palm Beach FL
Contact:Occupational Safety Administrative Assistant Phone: 407-897-4443
Email: occasst {at} floridasafety(.)org

Related
Links: United Safety Council
Training products: Machine Guard Safety

ARTBA Safety Boot Camp, Essential Training for Roadway Construction, Safety Directors, Foremen and Supervisors

This is an intensive, industry-specific “Boot Camp” designed to provide you with the focused training and certifications you need—and to help you build a network of industry contacts to help you get your job done right! Key safety management, training and certification programs covered:

* Roadway construction-focused OSHA 500 Instructor Course (which qualifies participants to teach OSHA 10- and 30-Hour Courses)
* Flagger Instructor Certification
* CPR training
* Managing Risk Control for Profitability
* Aids for working with a Spanish-speaking workforce

Time: October 6-10, 2008
Cost: $3,495
Location: Las Vegas, NV
Contact:Brad Sant or Jerry Teeler or at 202-289-4434

Related
Links: ARTBA Safety Boot Camp
Training products: Flagger Safety | Safety Orientation

OSHA 7845 Recordkeeping Rules Seminar

This 4-hr course is designed to assist employers in the private sector who have responsibilities under OSHA’s revised Recordkeeping Rule 19 CFR 1904. It helps identify & fulfill their responsibilities for posting certain records, maintaining records of illnesses & injuries, & reporting specific cases to OSHA. Several practice sessions are included.

Time:October 7, 2008 8AM — 12P
Cost: Member Cost: $135.00, Non-Member Cost: $150.00
Location:Tallahassee FL
Contact:Occupational Safety Administrative Assistant Phone: 407-897-4443
Email: occasst {at} floridasafety(.)org

Related
Links: United Safety Council
Training products: OSHA Record Keeping