Safety Meeting 01022024

 

Safety Meeting 01022024

HAPPY  NEW  YEAR!!

Agenda: Just don't do any of these. 

Review of last meeting approved: Yes

Corrections:--

Unfinished business from last meeting: --

Incidents/Safety News here or elsewhere:

"Outdoor workers gain year-round protections from dangerous wildfire smoke": https://www.lni.wa.gov/news-events/article/23-034

😂Please watch this video and just don' do any of them:  https://www.tiktok.com/@nxs.9x.office/video/7302111610074647851

Is our Accident and Illness plan working? Yes.  See: https://secure.lni.wa.gov/verify/Details/workersCompRates.aspx?UBI=602691268&LIC=HEATGL*911MO&VIO=&SAW=false&ACCT=88550302  --Employer’s claim costs are lower than average.

Questions, comments, concerns, near misses, and off-topic health and safety issues may be discussed in this text thread or directed to corinna.heatguyllc@gmail.com . Additionally, for questions concerning Safety Standards see lni.wa.gov. 

Please reply with a thumbs up or some such thing to confirm attendance. 

Worksite locations: Variable/multiple

Minutes written by: Corinna Fritz

Meeting Leader: Corinna Fritz

Next meeting time and place: Virtual, Variable,01/09/2024 about 2:30 p.m.

Archives of Safety Meetings may be found in Box.com under the Health and Safety file as well as at www.hgsafety.blogspot.com

Safety Meeting 12272023

 Safety Meeting 12272023

Agenda: Safety 3rd, Safety Meeting Fatigue. No one is more concerned for your safety than you are. 

Review of last meeting approved: Yes

Corrections:--

Unfinished business from last meeting: --

Incidents/Safety News here or elsewhere-- 

Please watch these video on the importance of knowing that no one cares more about your safety than you do.   https://youtu.be/Km8XxRCuCho?si=8m6YhL56nZo0F7-R

Example: https://www.tiktok.com/@ukdestinations/video/7310302526740516129

Further Commentary: https://youtu.be/fcv1BxCL3Z8?si=ZWLPkw23HcaGuwMl

Is our Accident and Illness plan working? Yes.  See: https://secure.lni.wa.gov/verify/Details/workersCompRates.aspx?UBI=602691268&LIC=HEATGL*911MO&VIO=&SAW=false&ACCT=88550302  --Employer’s claim costs are lower than average.

Questions, comments, concerns, near misses, and off-topic health and safety issues may be discussed in this text thread or directed to corinna.heatguyllc@gmail.com . Additionally, for questions concerning Safety Standards see lni.wa.gov. 

Please reply with a thumbs up or some such thing to confirm attendance. 

Worksite locations: Variable/multiple

Minutes written by: Corinna Fritz

Meeting Leader: Corinna Fritz

Next meeting time and place: Virtual, Variable, 01/02/2023 about 2:30 p.m.

Archives of Safety Meetings may be found in Box.com under the Health and Safety file as well as at www.hgsafety.blogspot.com

Safety Meeting 12182023

 Safety Meeting 12182023

Agenda: Hearing Conservation

Review of last meeting approved: Yes

Corrections:--

Unfinished business from last meeting: --

Incidents/Safety News here or elsewhere-- 

Please watch this video on hearing conservation:  https://youtu.be/ehV9d7gabfc?si=pGtO1jEFSIuEEIWn

Is our Accident and Illness plan working? Yes.  See: https://secure.lni.wa.gov/verify/Details/workersCompRates.aspx?UBI=602691268&LIC=HEATGL*911MO&VIO=&SAW=false&ACCT=88550302  --Employer’s claim costs are lower than average.

Questions, comments, concerns, near misses, and off-topic health and safety issues may be discussed in this text thread or directed to corinna.heatguyllc@gmail.com . Additionally, for questions concerning Safety Standards see lni.wa.gov. 

Please reply with a thumbs up or some such thing to confirm attendance. 

Worksite locations: Variable/multiple

Minutes written by: Corinna Fritz

Meeting Leader: Corinna Fritz

Next meeting time and place: Virtual, Variable, 12/26/2023 about 2:30 p.m.

Archives of Safety Meetings may be found in Box.com under the Health and Safety file as well as at www.hgsafety.blogspot.com

Safety Meeting 12112023

 Safety Meeting 12112023

Agenda: Red Tagging Broken Tools

Review of last meeting approved: Yes

Corrections:--

Unfinished business from last meeting: --

Incidents/Safety News here or elsewhere:  

Two orchard workers died in tractor rollovers almost exactly a month apart at one Yakima farm. Rollover protection could have saved both lives, but wasn't used. Now the fruit grower has been fined nearly $300,000.  L&I is citing Borton & Sons for five willful serious violations for the two incidents, citing them for the failure to use ROPS and seat belts, and for changing the scene of the June 8 accident before the inspection began.

Please watch this 44 second video on "red tagging" broken or unsafe tools: https://youtu.be/jLEdEAKySfc?si=CEV402MNghcB5T9j 

Is our Accident and Illness plan working? Yes.  See: https://secure.lni.wa.gov/verify/Details/workersCompRates.aspx?UBI=602691268&LIC=HEATGL*911MO&VIO=&SAW=false&ACCT=88550302  --Employer’s claim costs are lower than average.

Questions, comments, concerns, near misses, and off-topic health and safety issues may be discussed in this text thread or directed to corinna.heatguyllc@gmail.com . Additionally, for questions concerning Safety Standards see lni.wa.gov. 

Please reply with a thumbs up or some such thing to confirm attendance. 

Worksite locations: Variable/multiple

Minutes written by: Corinna Fritz

Meeting Leader: Corinna Fritz

Next meeting time and place: Virtual, Variable, 12/18/2023 sent out about 2:30 p.m.

Archives of Safety Meetings may be found in Box.com under the Health and Safety file as well as at www.hgsafety.blogspot.com

Safety Meeting 12042023

Safety Meeting 12042023

Agenda: Cold Weather Safety Hazards and Preparedness 🥶❄️🌨

Review of last meeting approved: Yes

Corrections:--

Unfinished business from last meeting: --

Incidents/Safety News here or elsewhere: Washington's workers' compensation premium rate going up an average of 4.9% in 2024: https://www.lni.wa.gov/insurance/rates-risk-classes/rates-for-workers-compensation/rates-notice

➡️Please watch this short video on cold weather hazards and preparedness: https://youtu.be/XA8SzSIF79E?si=ykUX4a0KJhTPkUbr ⬅️

Is our Accident and Illness plan working? Yes.  See: https://secure.lni.wa.gov/verify/Details/workersCompRates.aspx?UBI=602691268&LIC=HEATGL*911MO&VIO=&SAW=false&ACCT=88550302  --Employer’s claim costs are lower than average.

Questions, comments, concerns, near misses, and off-topic health and safety issues may be discussed in this text thread or directed to corinna.heatguyllc@gmail.com . Additionally, for questions concerning Safety Standards see lni.wa.gov. 

Please reply with a thumbs up or some such thing to confirm attendance. 

Worksite locations: Variable/multiple

Minutes written by: Corinna Fritz

Meeting Leader: Corinna Fritz

Next meeting time and place: Virtual, Variable, 12/11/2023 sent out about 2:30 p.m.

Archives of Safety Meetings may be found in Box.com under the Health and Safety file as well as at www.hgsafety.blogspot.com

Safety Meeting 11272023

Agenda: Cold Weather Safety, Dehydration

Review of last meeting approved: Yes

Corrections:--

Unfinished business from last meeting: --

Incidents/Safety News Here or Elsewhere: US Department of Labor finds Wisconsin worker’s fatal 2023 injuries occurred on machine 3M Company identified as hazardous in 2022:
https://www.osha.gov/news/newsreleases/national/11072023

Please watch this short video on dehydration during cold weather: https://youtu.be/g3vEkqotiE8?si=IxF845CL1raKJkRq

Is our Accident and Illness plan working? Yes.  See: https://secure.lni.wa.gov/verify/Details/workersCompRates.aspx?UBI=602691268&LIC=HEATGL*911MO&VIO=&SAW=false&ACCT=88550302  --Employer’s claim costs are lower than average.

Questions, comments, concerns, near misses and off topic health and safety issues may be discussed in this text thread, or directed to corinna.heatguyllc@gmail.com . Additionally, for questions concerning Safety Standards see lni.wa.gov.

Please reply with a thumbs up or some such thing to confirm attendance. 

Worksite locations: Variable/multiple

Minutes written by: Corinna Fritz

Meeting Leader: Corinna Fritz

Next Meeting time and place: Virtual, Variable, 12/04/2023 sent out about 2:30 p.m.

Archives of Safety Meetings may be found in Box.com under the Health and Safety file as well as at www.hgsafety.blogspot.com

Safety Meeting 11202023

 Safety Meeting 11202023

Agenda: Cook the turkey, not your home. 

Review of last meeting approved: Yes

Corrections:--

Unfinished business from last meeting:--

 

When deep frying anything, know that water or ice contacting hot oil will cause an explosive reaction as seen in the following video.  Always completely defrost and pat dry anything that is to be deep fried. Account for displacement of oil by amount of food added.  Watch the following video and reply with a thumbs up or something to confirm attendance, please and thankyou.

https://youtube.com/shorts/KJe8xFUztGU?si=W_jcPcsz1rShKLWF

Situational Awareness

 Safety Meeting 11132023

Agenda: Don't be a Jimmy a.k.a. Situational Awareness

Review of last meeting approved: Yes

Corrections:--

Unfinished business from last meeting:--

 

Watch the following video and reply with a thumbs up or something to confirm attendance, please and thankyou. NOTE: the video doesn't get good until about 2:09 minutes in.  Enjoy. 

https://youtu.be/wCcKsjbv3fA?si=-4nvhse684bu2K2E

Safety Meeting 11062023

 Safety Meeting 11062023

Agenda: Utility knife safety

Review of last meeting approved: Yes

Corrections:

Unfinished business from last meeting:--

Watch the following short video on uutility knife safety. Respond with a thumbs up or something like it to confirm attendance, please and thank you. 

https://youtu.be/V6aGpHRJ_gU?si=K50uEcEukMmURiXU

Struck By Hazards

 Safety Meeting 10302023

Agenda: Struck By Hazards

Review of last meeting approved: Yes

Corrections:

Unfinished business from last meeting:--

Read the following short documents on struck by hazards. Respond with a thumbs up or something like it to confirm attendance,  please and thank you. 

English:
https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:US:21917500-7620-4b36-a623-8d111d3e9b99

Español:
https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:US:b0103451-1566-4e06-85d5-8fd2dfa6aad2

Safety Meeting 10262023

 Safety Meeting 10232023

Agenda: Ladder Safety

Review of last meeting approved: Yes

Corrections: last week's safety meeting was dated 10262023 but should have been dated 10162023

Unfinished business from last meeting:--

Please watch this short video that exemplifies everything you should NOT do when using a ladder and getting/being on a roof. Reply with a safety violation that you observed to confirm attendance, please and thank you. 

https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZT8k2ejtb/

Safety Meeting 10162023

 Safety Meeting 10262023

Agenda: Machine and Factory Shop Safety

Review of last meeting approved: Yes

Corrections: --

Unfinished business from last meeting:--

Please watch this short video:

https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZT8h6oUxp/

Ladder Safety

True story, a little exaggerated but...  Last week, out of sheer bad habit I stepped off the 3rd rung of a 5 foot ladder.  I always skip the last rung on my little step stool, so this ingrained bad habit literally knocked me on my arse. It could have been much worse. Lesson learned. 

Always practice proper use of all ladders; don't let yourself or others get into bad habits even if they seem innocuous. 

 

Cement Pouring Company Policy

 

Safety Meeting 09252023

Agenda: Cement Pouring Company Policy

Review of last meeting approved: Yes

Corrections: --

Unfinished business from last meeting: --

Cement is a hazardous substance before it is set.  We do not use cement, so our company policy on residential job sites is to avoid contact with cement while it’s being poured.  Do not begin a job if a pour is in progress. Leave the jobsite if/when cement workers begin a pour on that job site.  Please read the following on the hazards to cement workers to better understand why our company policy is the way it is. A Spanish version is also available at the link below. 

https://elcosh.org/document/1563/d000513/cement-hazards-and-controls-health-risks-and-precautions-in-using-portland-cement.html#:~:text=Cement%20can%20cause%20ill%20health,are%20corrosive%20to%20human%20tissue

Is our Accident and Illness plan working? Yes.  See: https://secure.lni.wa.gov/verify/Details/workersCompRates.aspx?UBI=602691268&LIC=HEATGL*911MO&VIO=&SAW=false&ACCT=88550302  --Employer’s claim costs are lower than average.

Questions, comments, concerns, near misses and off topic health and safety discussions may be presented in this text thread, the blog thread or directed to corinna.heatguyllc@gmail.com . For general construction safety questions workers may visit WAC 296.155 at https://app.leg.wa.gov/WAC/default.aspx?cite=296-155

Please reply with a thumbs up or some such thing to confirm attendance.

Worksite locations: Variable

Minutes written by: Corinna Fritz

Meeting Leader: Corinna Fritz

Next Meeting time and place: Virtual, 10022023

Archives of Safety Meetings may be found in Box.com under the Health and Safety file as well as at www.hgsafety.blogspot.com

 

Nail Gun Safety

Safety Meeting 09252023

Agenda: Nail Gun Safety

Review of last meeting approved: Yes

Corrections: --

Unfinished business from last meeting: --

Respect your tools. Watch this tiktok video. You have to click through “this might be a sensitive topic” warning to see the video but it’s not that bad.

https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tiktok.com%2Ft%2FZT868uCrD%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR1Z1lnEMANlMOS9cgbrncK0Vs_L-NILfxXvVTifgetk7KFRKGMBrtEtKGg&h=AT0vmMFZAbicFYUskJalqSbD1MnWZRlE_RkQZ28EZsVL_6KMwLhrETGnx4evuQnAhtSx3gibUALunDtVcmxGF0HBpxSUB2Jn2S-pKS7-Scqwyr1-tusdsmtAdfjV76e_DQ&__tn__=-UK-R&c[0]=AT09FHa072egsxxyxugC36U_XgrK7U7d-T5mvaZxyxDXy2PSmEDjTAxKBlSrTOtoQDe8ce32RbFlYur4CeoT1_Pt2n-gD5UzBWa827hqmU0I9snE8nNW1uI--ySN5hhsS3OFohDQ_rX3IEWsOM1IoNt9mQOIi0pPFo9HaVsRoT_7I2gvWDs

Is our Accident and Illness plan working? Yes.  See: https://secure.lni.wa.gov/verify/Details/workersCompRates.aspx?UBI=602691268&LIC=HEATGL*911MO&VIO=&SAW=false&ACCT=88550302  --Employer’s claim costs are lower than average.

Questions, comments, concerns, near misses and off topic health and safety discussions may be presented in this text thread, the blog thread or directed to corinna.heatguyllc@gmail.com . For general construction safety questions workers may visit WAC 296.155 at https://app.leg.wa.gov/WAC/default.aspx?cite=296-155

Please reply with a thumbs up or something to confirm attendance.

Worksite locations: Variable/multiple

Minutes written by: Corinna Fritz

Meeting Leader: Corinna Fritz

Next Meeting time and place: Virtual, 10022023

Archives of Safety Meetings may be found in Box.com under the Health and Safety file as well as at www.hgsafety.blogspot.com

Scissor Lift Safety

 

Agenda: Scissor Lift Safety

Review of last meeting approved: Yes

Corrections:--

Unfinished business from last meeting: --

Man lift construction accident Everett WA 2023
https://youtu.be/cSQ_1AueTMg?si=mIkrweBAeGUa0dta

Please watch this short video on scissor lift safety:  https://youtu.be/J4Juw4R_3K4?si=F_K6jWs6XmaS5Re4

Is our Accident and Illness plan working? Yes.  See: https://secure.lni.wa.gov/verify/Details/workersCompRates.aspx?UBI=602691268&LIC=HEATGL*911MO&VIO=&SAW=false&ACCT=88550302  --Employer’s claim costs are lower than average.

Questions, comments, concerns, near misses and off topic health and safety issues may be discussed in this text thread, the blog thread or directed to corinna.heatguyllc@gmail.com . Additionally, for questions concerning Safety Standards 

Please reply with a thumbs up or some such thing to confirm attendance. 

Worksite locations: Variable/multiple

Minutes written by: Corinna Fritz

Meeting Leader: Corinna Fritz

Next Meeting time and place: Virtual, Variable, 09252023

Archives of Safety Meetings may be found in Box.com under the Health and Safety file as well as at www.hgsafety.blogspot.com

Safety Meeting 09112023

 

Safety Meeting 09112023

Agenda: Ladder Safety

Review of last meeting approved: Yes

Corrections:--

Unfinished business from last meeting: --

Please watch this short video on ladder safety:

 https://youtu.be/OWm89QPvGm8?si=5bHz3yOGpMk5JjgU 

And if you have time for something funny: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZT823X2Dp/ 

Is our Accident and Illness plan working? Yes.  See: https://secure.lni.wa.gov/verify/Details/workersCompRates.aspx?UBI=602691268&LIC=HEATGL*911MO&VIO=&SAW=false&ACCT=88550302  --Employer’s claim costs are lower than average.

Questions, comments, concerns, near misses and off topic health and safety issues may be discussed in this text thread, the blog thread or directed to corinna.heatguyllc@gmail.com . Additionally, for questions concerning Safety Standards For Fall Protection workers may visit WAC 296.800  at https://app.leg.wa.gov/WAC/default.aspx?cite=296-880 . For general construction safety questions workers may visit WAC 296.155 at https://app.leg.wa.gov/WAC/default.aspx?cite=296-155

Please reply with a thumbs up or some such thing to confirm attendance, preferably on the blog so it’s easier to keep records of. 

Worksite locations: Variable

Minutes written by: Corinna Fritz

Meeting Leader: Corinna Fritz

Next Meeting time and place: Virtual, Variable, 09182023

Archives of Safety Meetings may be found in Box.com under the Health and Safety file as well as at www.hgsafety.blogspot.com

SM 10052023 Head Protection

 Safety Meeting 10052023

Last Meeting Unfinished Business: --

Announcements: --

New safety subject: Head Protection

Always wear Head protection when there is a potential for head injury from overhead or otherwise.  

Please watch this short video:

https://youtu.be/MziZesbb32Q?si=f-EjUbGYyR2LpAaa

 

And if you have time for something a little more entertaining:

https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZT82d7q7D/

Safety Meeting 08272023

Last Meeting Unfinished Business: --

Announcements: --

New safety subject: Labor Day; how it came to be and what it means to you. 

Please watch this short video: Labor Day

Text with a thumbs up or something to confirm attendance.  

Have a safe week! 😊 

 

 HeatGuy Safety Orientation and Handbook

Safety Meeting 082102023

Last Meeting Unfinished Business: --

Announcements: --

New safety subject: Blood Borne Pathogens

Please read this short handout:

English:
https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:US:80b1cfd6-efb2-498d-8393-bce677f830d9

Español:
https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:US:4524a162-7160-4713-a571-fe1bad4a28bd

 

AQI

 

AQI

 AQI: 44, good and forecast to remain good today, but smoke from OR fires is creeping towards us. Maybe check the AQI at airnow.gov if conditions seem to worsen. The excessive heat warning has been extended to Thursday, 10 p.m.

AQI

 AQI 50; good but just barely. 

AQI

 AQI 10 and forecast to remain good today. 

Safety Meeting 08112023

URGENT EARLY SAFETY MEETING: 08112023

Last Meeting Unfinished business: --

Announcements: --

New Safety Subject: Heat Warning Issued/Heat Related Illnesses

 We have a high pressure system headed our way with temperatures starting to rise this Saturday and continuing through at least Thursday.  I've heard everything from the high 90's to 109° from various forecasts.  Regardless, the overnight temperatures will not drop very low so it will be hard to get any relief from the heat.  Two weather discussions are linked below, one for Portland, OR and the other for WA state.  

https://forecast.weather.gov/product.php?site=PQR&issuedby=PQR&product=AFD&format=CI&version=1&glossary=1

https://a.atmos.washington.edu/data/disc_report.html

Remember to stay hydrated and replace electrolytes. A good quality sports drink that is fairly natural and includes a little calcium is 'Tactical' by Fluid. It can be found on Amazon (no affiliation) but I'm not sure where else. Remember to drink water to sports drink in a 1:1 ratio, but eating healthy foods is the best electrolyte replacement.  

Start early, finish early, do attic or roof work first if possible, take breaks as needed in an air-conditioned space if possible and keep an eye on each other for symptoms of heat related illnesses. There is a possibility that the boss may pull everyone off the jobs because the heat poses a hazard that cannot be adequately mitigated, so keep your phones handy. 

AQI 08102023

AQI 20; good and forecast to remain good for the day. 

 Please see this link for Safety Meeting 08072023: 

 https://heatguyllc.box.com/s/5cf4oku7p83x7c881to72vfdt124sotc

When finished reading respond with a thumbs up or "read" to confirm attendance.  As always if there are any questions or comments, you may direct them to the contact info listed here or feel welcome to reply to this blog.  Thank you, be safe, and have a great week! ☺

 AQI: 25 and forecast to remain good today.