February 2018
DELIVERING   SAFETY
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Board
GLSTC would like to introduce our newest board member, Alison Beatty!
Alison Beatty is a Dow Corning MiOPS Integration Leader at Dow Chemical. Alison graduated from Purdue University with a Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering in 1993.  Following graduation, Alison joined Dow Chemical and moved to Midland, Michigan.  Over her 24 year career with Dow, Alison held a variety of manufacturing roles including Production and Improvement Engineer positions, Project Manufacturing Representative, Improvement Leader, and Production Leader.  Alison is currently responsible for the integration of the Dow Corning manufacturing sites in the Great Lakes Bay Region into Dow's Michigan Operations.  Alison lives in Midland with her husband, Dave Midkiff, and their two children.

Annual
You won't want to miss
GLSTC's 2018 Annual Meeting!

Mark your calendar to join GLSTC on Wednesday, March 14, 2018, from 5 pm - 8 pm for our Annual Meeting!  You do not want to miss our keynote speaker, Mike Schlappi.

Mike's story is a moving and powerful example of the importance of safety. At the age of 15 Mike was shot in the chest, by a friend, at point blank range; paralyzing 2/3 of his body. Mike faces challenges daily because of the split second decision that was made in regards to safety or the lack thereof. His compelling message changes the way people think about carelessness and the magnitude of their decisions in the work place.   Click here to view event flyer.

There is still time to nominate a GLSTC member company to receive the Pete Crawford Safety Champion Award!   Click here to view Pete Crawford Safety Champion Award Cover Page. 
Scholarships

You or your family member may qualify for a $1,000 college scholarship.
Who is eligible?
Full-time sophomores, juniors or seniors attending an accredited college or university who have at least a 2.75 cumulative GPA.
What criteria will students be evaluated on?
 
1. Involvement in community/school organizations.
2. Leadership positions held.
3. Awards received.
4. An essay on how safety and health are important in their life and/or career.
 
When is the deadline?
 
March 1, 2018  
 
Download the AASC application
GLSTC Safety for the Kids Scholarships
 
Through our "Safety for the Kids" program we are able to provide scholarships to students pursuing a certification or degree in the trades, manufacturing or construction with an emphasis on safety within the Great Lakes Bay region.  
 
We have partnered with community foundations in the Great Lakes Bay Region to offer scholarships. We will award three $1,000 scholarships on an annual basis to eligible students, one from each of the Midland, Bay and Saginaw Community Foundations.
 
The "Safety for the Kids" program is funded through generous donations from our members and local businesses.  This program allows us to provide safety training and safety gear to local schools as well as our scholarship program.
 
**Membership is not required

COSSJFeatured Article


Certified Occupational Safety Specialist Graduates


Pictured from left to right:  Marc White-Instructor, Darrell Gray-Detroit Dismantling Corp., Glen Groeschen-Dow Chemical, Tara Yonke-KnighFM, Kristopher Konechne-Fisher Contracting, Kip Harris-Newmark Knight Frank and James Crawford-Escon Group.
Great Lakes Safety would like to congratulate the January 2018, graduates on their completion of the Certified Occupational Safety Specialist program.
Certified Occupational Safety Specialist (COSS) training focuses on empowering employees to recognize, identify, and avoid hazards while on the job site. The course consists of 40 hours of hands-on, face-to-face learning, delivered by an OSHA 500/501 Authorized Outreach Training Provider. 

The next scheduled COSS class will be held April 23th - 27th. If you are interested in COSS training for yourself or one of your employees, click here for more information or email Jill to sign up. 
 
NMembers 

 

Welcome to GLSTC's Newest Members!

  • Detroit Dismantling Corporation
  • Arcadis US, Inc.
  • Bay Area Water Treatment Plant
  • Kochville Township

 

OSHA 502 Update Course
Construction 

OSHA 10 Hr Construction


Fork Truck Training
February 20-22, 2018
8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
February 21-22, 2018
8:00 AM - 2:30 PM
March 7, 2018
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM


Hazwoper Refresher
8 Hr
 
OSHA 500 Trainer Course Construction
LEAD RRP
March 9, 2018
8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

March 13-16, 2018
8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

March 13, 2018
8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Instructors 
 GLSTC Needs Part Time On-Call Instructors!
Great Lakes Safety Training is looking for part time on-call safety instructors who would be available to work 3-20 hours per month to teach specialty courses.
This would be a perfect fit for a retiree with a safety background who has schedule flexibility. Interested, or know someone who is?  Contact Sue Schalk at [email protected] for more information. 

 
 
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Our Mission:
Preparing People to Live and Work Safely Every Day.