AUGUST 2018
DELIVERING   SAFETY
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It's almost here!

We're gearing up for a full day of fun at Bucks Run!

With the overwhelming response of teams, we are completely full and and cannot thank everyone enough for signing up a team.  If you haven't turned in the names of your team players yet, please do so today by emailing Lynette! 

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A Big THANK YOU to
Fisher Companies, Our 2018 Title Sponsor!  

Thank you to all of our sponsors, golfers, and donors!

 
Backtoschool
Head Up, Phone Down
When Headed Back to School
They Send How Many Texts??

With this knowledge, we need to focus on efforts to eliminate distracted walking - specifically walking while texting.  According to a study by The Nielsen Company, kids age 13 to 17 send more than 3,400 texts a month.  That's seven messages every hour they are awake.  Before your child heads out, remind them of these year-round safety tips:
  • Never walk while texting or talking on the phone
  • If texting, move out of the way of others and stop
  • Never cross the street while using an electronic device
  • Do not walk with headphones on
  • Be aware of the surroundings
  • Always walk on the sidewalk if one is available; if a child must walk on the street, he or she should face oncoming traffic
  • Look left, right, then left again before crossing the street
  • Cross only at crosswalks
Not Only Kids Are Distracted!

Drivers have a lot to pay attention to in school zones, too, and there is never an occasion that justifies using a phone while driving.  One call or text can change everything.  There are a lot of cars in the school zones at the same time.  Eliminating all distractions is key to keeping children safe.
COSSCertified Occupational Safety Specialist (COSS)

COSS is an INVESTMENT in your career. COSS will provide you with the knowledge necessary to help lower fatalities, near misses and OSHA citations.
 
What COSS is:

The course consists of 40 hours of hands-on, instructor-led
learning, delivered by OSHA-authorized trainers.

COSS builds a solid foundation in safety knowledge for the beginning practitioner as well as the experienced professional.

COSS meets the requirements outlined in ANSI Z490.1 

COSS graduates will be able to:
  • Determine the true cost of accidents
  • Calculate total recordable incident rates
  • Search records to assess where the likelihood of an accident may lie
  • Utilize the Code of Federal Regulations
  • Identify hazards, determine regulatory requirements,implement corrective actions and train personnel in
  • required changes
  • Complete risk analyses
  • Perform accident investigations
  • Develop and implement a safety audit
  • Communicate corporate safety initiatives
  • Develop and maintain company safety plans

INVESTMENT
GLSTC Member:         $1,799*
GLSTC Non-member:  $2,299*
Payment required upon enrollment.

**Early bird deadline: The class price will increase by $50 October 19th - 21st and by $150 October 22nd - 25th.  Final enrollment deadline for this class is October 25th at 12:00 pm. 

View the COSS Flyer for detailed information. 

CALL 989-837-2332 to REGISTER TODAY!
 
OHSTWorkshopJoin the ASSP Mid-Michigan Chapter for an OHST Prep. Workshop

1.  Do you work part-time or full-time in occupational hygiene or safety (35% is the minimum) and have duties that require technical skills and knowledge in occupational hygiene and/or safety?
2.  Do you have three years of experience in occupational hygiene or safety?
3.  Are you interested in professional accreditation as an Occupational Hygiene and Safety Technician?

Gain the knowledge and confidence to pass the Occupational Hygiene and Safety Technician (OHST) examination with this review of health and safety concepts and test-taking strategies.  This workshop will review hundreds of questions addressing all seven domains covered in the exam blueprint that will guide you toward competency in the field of occupational hygiene and safety and ready you to sit for the OHST Certification Exam.

Information on the Board of Certified Safety Professionals OHST Accreditation and Exam can be found HERE! 

Occupational Hygiene and Safety Technician (OHST) - Preparation Class takes place Tuesday, November 27, 2018 - Thursday, November 29, 2018 from 8:00 am - 4:30 pm each day.

Please visit the Mid-Michigan ASSP Website for more information and registration.
  MembersWelcome GLSTC's Newest Members!
- Sentinel Integrity Solutions
- Merchant Excavating  
  Classes Upcoming Specialty Classes


OSHA Guide to
Industrial Hygiene

Dow Site
Safety Rep
 

American Red Cross
CPR/First Aid/AED

August 14-17, 2018
8:00 AM - 4:30 PM  
August 20 & 24, 2018
8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

September 13, 2018
8:00 AM - 1:30 PM
 
     
OSHA 500 Trainer
Course Construction

Fall Protection
Authorized User

MIOSHA - Construction
Pt 45 Fall Protection

September 18-21, 2018
8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
September 20, 2018
8:00-AM - 12:00 PM 

September 25, 2018
8:00-AM - 4:00 PM



COSS - Certified
Occupational Safety Specialist
 

 

Oct 29 - Nov 2, 2018
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM


 

 
 
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Preparing People to Live and Work Safely Every Day.
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