Safety Meeting 07012024

Safety Meeting 07012024

Agenda: Grinder Safety

Review of last meeting approved: Yes

Corrections:-- 

Unfinished business from last meeting: --

⚠️ Incidents/Safety:-- So my ex-step uncle Johnny V, posted this on Facebook last week: 

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I've heard all my life that a 4.5 inch cutting blade on a grinding wheel can come apart! IT'S TRUE! Ask me how I know! That smarts! Got a gash on my stomach heading toward my face if I had not moved when I felt it start to come apart! Fortunately, I only got a cut on my stomach. That was close!!! Live and learn.

And it turns out there may have been a similar incident somewhere in our company the same week, but the incidentee shall remain unnamed...

💥Here are my replies to Johnny's post/questions:

Yes, yes it is. So glad you weren't seriously injured. God is good!

I play a video like the one below about once a year for our (construction) safety meetings. It shows how to test your grinding wheel for fractures/faults by using the "ring" method. Always test the wheel before each use and wear ANSI Z87.1 rated safety glasses when using your grinding wheel, just in case a fracture happens during use. https://youtu.be/QSQiLxDBpu8?si=06gee-ARSQRziEqr

Johnny Veretto

Good info. But how do you know if it cracked during use?

Corinna Fritz

Johnny Veretto Well, first of all, if it's got a guard, don't remove it. If your grinder tool is so old it doesn't have a guard, replace it. There are a lot of other "don'ts" to observe when using a grinder that should keep it from cracking, like don't buy a cheap grinder, don't put pressure on it at a cock-eye'd angle, and I actually can't remember all of the other don'ts....

...Here's a rather offensive video that explains all the don'ts I know, but please disregard the first part where he tells you to remove the guard and do stay away from flammables, wear your safety glasses, gloves, maybe a leather apron...I tell you what, doing this job does nothing for my anxiety! 

https://youtu.be/Epscc8Z5niQ?si=yqKz3RDjWnUicQhu   ...

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 construction safety standards see lni.wa.gov. or WAC 296.155 available in our box.com folder under Health and Safety > AIPP.

Reply with 👍 or something like it to confirm attendance. 

Next meeting: 07.01.2024, about 2:30 p.m., virtual.

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.

Worksite locations: Variable/multiple

Minutes written by: Corinna Fritz

Meeting Leader: Corinna Fritz

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

Wild Fire Smoke/AQI

 

Safety Meeting 07082024

Agenda: Wild Fire Smoke

Review of last meeting approved: Yes

Corrections:-- 

Unfinished business from last meeting: --

⚠️ Incidents/Safety:-- 

Safety News: -  Our wild fire smoke section in our AIPP is currently being updated in compliance with new rules adopted recently on the subject.  In the following weeks we will take a deep dive into the new rules and dangers of wild fire smoke.

You may have  noticed I haven't been sending out the daily AQI and that's bc the rules have changed.  Crew leaders will now need to determine AQI at their work sites and carry N95s in their vans for voluntary use.  I will also update the JHA to include a place to input AQI at your site.  If the AQI goes over the voluntary N95 use factor, we will probably move the crew or send them home, regardless, check with management if that happens. 

💥Please watch the following video on wild fire smoke: https://youtu.be/OIEzhRW8HI0?si=t2lXl42S3WudR4FG 

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 construction safety standards see lni.wa.gov. or WAC 296.155 available in our box.com folder under Health and Safety > AIPP.

Reply with 👍 or something like it to confirm attendance. 

Next meeting: 07.15.2024, about 2:30 p.m., virtual.

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.

Worksite locations: Variable/multiple

Minutes written by: Corinna Fritz

Meeting Leader: Corinna Fritz

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

Sun Safety

Safety Meeting 06242024

Agenda: Sun Safety

Review of last meeting approved: Yes

Corrections:-- 

Unfinished business from last meeting: --

⚠️ Incidents/Safety:-- Dustin sunburned the 💩 out of himself Friday, June 21st. Please wear long lasting, sweat proof sunscreen.  

Safety News: -

💥Please watch this video on sun exposure safety: https://youtu.be/vmBLpdDJeMA?si=a72B1mANpa8wsXUg

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 construction safety standards see lni.wa.gov. or WAC 296.155 available in our box.com folder under Health and Safety > AIPP.

Reply with 👍 or something like it to confirm attendance. 

Next meeting: 07.01.2024, about 2:30 p.m., virtual.

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.

Worksite locations: Variable/multiple

Minutes written by: Corinna Fritz

Meeting Leader: Corinna Fritz

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

Lightning Safety

 Safety Meeting 06172024

Agenda: Lightning Safety

Review of last meeting approved: Yes

Corrections:-- 

Unfinished business from last meeting: --

Incidents/Safety:--

Safety News: -

When thunder roars, go indoors. 

💥Please watch this video on lightning safety: https://youtu.be/uSkf60-aeX0?si=FJ_H4I4xoHBFtBkz

The more interesting and educational option is to watch this ~1 hour full documentary: https://youtu.be/2FUFxpWiw-Y?si=KS7W8FhUViBLUayY

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 construction safety standards see lni.wa.gov. or WAC 296.155 available in our box.com folder under Health and Safety > AIPP.

Reply with 👍 or something like it to confirm attendance. 

Next meeting: 06.24.2024, about 2:30 p.m., virtual.

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.

Worksite locations: Variable/multiple

Minutes written by: Corinna Fritz

Meeting Leader: Corinna Fritz

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

Small Wound Care

 Safety Meeting 06102024

Agenda: Small Wound Care

Review of last meeting approved: Yes

Corrections:-- 

Unfinished business from last meeting: --

Incidents/Safety:--

Safety News: -

💥Please watch this video on small wound care: https://youtu.be/WZYudqb1OXI?si=IlDbMIiLKpfhhio6 .

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. 

Reply with 👍 or something like it to confirm attendance. 

Next meeting: 06.17.2024, about 2:30 p.m., virtual.

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.

Worksite locations: Variable/multiple

Minutes written by: Corinna Fritz

Meeting Leader: Corinna Fritz

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

Ergonomics; Safe Lifting

 Safety Meeting 06032024

Agenda: Ergonomics; Safe Lifting 

Review of last meeting approved: Yes

Corrections:-- 

Unfinished business from last meeting: --

Incidents/Safety:--

Safety News: -

💥Please watch this short video on proper lifting techniques: https://youtu.be/k1n5ECgByxY?si=eBb65dIckSDKc8P_

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. 

Reply with 👍 or something like it to confirm attendance. 

Next meeting: 06.10.2024, about 2:30 p.m., virtual.

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.

Worksite locations: Variable/multiple

Minutes written by: Corinna Fritz

Meeting Leader: Corinna Fritz

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