Volume 2, Issue 3 | March 2022 |
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In this Issue:
2022 Conference Experience and Agenda • Florida's Latest Data on Safety, Health & Sustainability • Florida Chamber Safety Council in the News • COVID Resource Center • OSHA Update • Incident Investigation Training Discount
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A Message from Florida Chamber Safety Council
Executive Director Jason Mozo, J.D.
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We are off to a great start to 2022 with more and more companies throughout Florida scheduling safety training classes for their employees. It just shows how dedicated Florida employers are to establishing a safe and healthy workplace to assure their team goes home safely to their families and loved ones each day. In addition, we are holding more public safety training classes on numerous safety subjects and continue assisting Florida companies in creating customized corporate safety programs for their employees. Please take a moment and look at our current safety trainings schedule here and please know that we will be continuing to add to the list for the remainder of the year.
In March, the Florida Chamber Safety Council is promoting our Incident Investigation – Root Cause Analysis course, which is a part of the National Safety Council’s Advanced Safety Certification, by offering a 25% - 35% discount for companies that book this month. Continue reading or click here to learn more about March's training of the month.
In other news, the Florida Chamber Safety Council is sponsoring the Florida Construction Career Day in Tampa Bay on April 7 and are hosting two (2) learning labs in Fall Protection and Confined Space Entry. To learn more and participate in this great event please click here.
Just another friendly reminder that National Safety Week in Construction with a concentration on Fall Protection is scheduled for May 2 - 6 as well as Trench & Excavation Safety Stand-down on June 20 - 24. The Florida Chamber Safety Council is here to partner with you by providing toolbox talks and safety presentations at your jobsites during these recognition weeks to help make your safety week even more successful. If you are interested in scheduling a safety presentation at your jobsite, click here to fill out the request form.
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Upcoming Trainings and Webinars: |
12 Safety Trainings Open to the Public in 2022: |
Free Educational Webinars for Florida Businesses: |
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View the 2022 Conference Experience
and Agenda
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March 30 - April 1 at Disney's Contemporary Resort
Exclusive Registration Rate: $475
Use Code: FCSafetyEB22
Regular Registration: $599
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A Message from Keynote
Mike Rowe:
Everyone has always been taught "Safety First." Mike Rowe has a different approach with his concept of "Safety Third." Register today to hear from Mike on how personal accountability in the workplace is what truly keeps employees safe.
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Your full conference experience and agenda is below: |
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Wednesday, March 30, 2022
- 8:00am - 5:00pm | Safety Training Courses w/ CEUs
- 4:30pm - 5:00pm | Conference Launch and Opening Ceremonies
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5:30pm - 7:30pm | Welcome Reception w/ Food and Live Music featuring The Spazmatics
Thursday, March 31, 2022
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8:45am - 9:30am | Keynote Address: Safety Third | Mike Rowe, Dirty Jobs, Mike Rowe Foundation
- 10:00am - 12:10pm | Breakout Sessions
- 12:10pm - 2:10pm | Lunch and Keynote Presentation: Education of a CEO | Bill Yeargin, CEO, Correct Craft
- 2:10pm - 3:00pm | Networking in the Exhibit Hall
- 3:00pm - 5:10pm | Breakout Sessions
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7:00pm - 9:30pm | Disney Magic Dinner w/ Dessert and Fireworks
Friday, April 1, 2022
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8:30am - 9:30pm | Opening Remarks & Presentation: Necessary Endings | Dr. Henry Cloud, Author
- 10:00am - 12:10pm | Breakout Sessions
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12:10pm - 2:10pm | Lunch and Keynote Presentation: A Magic Close | Mark Robinson, Comedian & Magician
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Florida's Latest Data on Safety, Health & Sustainability |
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According to the Florida Chamber Safety Council's Florida Workplace Safety Report released in 2020,
Safety
Most workplace fatalities happened to workers who are paid a wage or salary. The remaining 19 percent of fatal injuries happened to self-employed workers. When the fatality rates are calculated, self-employed workers display a lower rate of fatality then wage and salary workers. In Florida between 2011 and 2018, there were 1.5 workplace deaths for every 100,000 self-employed workers. This is almost half the rate of wage and salary workers. Self-employed workers in Florida might be more likely to be desk workers than wage and salaried employees.
Health
Violence was the third highest event that caused workplace fatalities and accounted for 242 deaths in the private sector from 2011 to 2018. The data on violence shows that if workers are mentally unwell it can disrupt the safety of a workplace. Gun violence and drug/alcohol abuse were the top three causes of mental health or violence-related workplace fatalities.
Sustainability
Toxic chemicals have a direct effect on human health and the environment. Exposure to toxic chemicals has been linked to severe health conditions. When measuring toxic chemical releases in pounds per square mile, Florida ranks 32nd lowest (19th highest in releases) in the nation. Florida releases more toxic chemicals per square mile than the national average.
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Florida Chamber Safety Council
in the News
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As the official state chapter of the National Safety Council and Florida’s leading provider of workplace safety trainings, the Florida Chamber Safety Council is on a mission to make Florida the safest, healthiest and most sustainable state in America, and ending human trafficking plays a big part in achieving our mission.
Florida Chamber Safety Council President Katie Yeutter recently authored an op-ed in supporting the launch of Attorney General Ashley Moody's 100 Percent Club - a business training program with a goal to end human trafficking. Read here
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Florida Department of Health COVID-19 Resources:
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COVID-19 Call Center Available 24/7 | Call 1 (866) 779-6121 or email COVID-19@flhealth.gov
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COVID-19 Weekly Situation Report: State Overview | Previous week (February 18 - 24, 2022) click here
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Find COVID-19 vaccination sites near you, search now
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Find COVID-19 testing sites near you, search now
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Fatalities caused by falls from elevation continue to be a leading cause of death for construction employees, accounting for 351 of the 1,008 construction fatalities recorded in 2020 (BLS data). Those deaths were preventable. The National Safety Stand-Down raises fall hazard awareness across the country in an effort to stop fall fatalities and injuries.
Learn more about the how OSHA is participating in the National Safety Stand-Down Week here.
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Up to 35% Off Incident Investigation: Root Cause Analysis Training |
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Join the Florida Chamber Safety Council as we educate organizations on the OSHA standards and requirements and best safety practices to lower workplace injuries and eliminate fatalities. The Florida Chamber Safety Council is dedicated to keeping Florida's workers safe and has declared March Incident Investigation: Root Cause Analysis Training Month.
The Florida Chamber Safety Council is offering Florida's job creators 25% - 35% off* our Incident Investigation: Root Cause Analysis Training if booked during the month of March. This course is the only nationally recognized first aid training to meet OSHA best practices.
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Florida Chamber Safety Advisory Board
Thank You to the Visionary Companies and Leaders who are Working Together to Create a Culture of Safety, Healthy and Sustainability across Florida
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Florida Chamber Safety Council
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