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Providing Safety & Health training programs that fit your needs & meet your objectives

By Eric Tofte, Training and Consulting Manager, Evergreen Safety CouncilPolyurethane HazardsPage 2

Membership CornerPage 3

Safety GalleryPages 3

Course SchedulePages 4-5

Use Good Horse SensePages 5

Forklift CornerPage 5

Regulatory UpdatesPage 6

People In SafetyDouglas “Doug” F. Briggs, Directorof Safety, Health and EnvironmentalAffairs (SHEA), Boeing CommercialAirplane GroupPage 7

Remember watching the Road Runner andCoyote cartoons where the Coyote falls into thecanyon only to come back for more punishmentfrom the Road Runner? That old coyote justcouldn’t be stopped by a fall, but that’s a cartoon.The reality is that people can be stoppedpermanently by a fall on the job. In 2003 theBureau of Labor and Statistics (BLS) reported691 on the job deaths by falls. In 2002 thatnumber was 719; in 2001 it was 810; in 2000there were 734 people killed on the job by fallsand the list goes on.

Falls are one of the leading killers ofconstruction workers and are routinely in the top5 killers in general industry. If your employeeswork at heights, some fall protection guidelinesto consider are:• All fall protection equipment shall meet or

exceed the appropriate American NationalStandards Institute (ANSI) standard.

• Ladders, walkways, work platforms, and open-sided floors shall comply with Labor &Industries regulations or fall protection mustbe used.

• All personnel exposed to a potential free fallgreater than 10 feet in Washington (six feet forOSHA) must receive fall protection training.

• Safety approved aerial lifts may be used forworking at heights. However, all operatorsmust wear approved fall protection and besecured by a lanyard when working at heights.

• Lanyards must be attached to prevent a free falldistance of greater than six feet.

• Approved attached points shall be establishedand marked in areas where lifelines and lanyardsare used regularly.

• All fall protection equipment shall be visuallyinspected for defects prior to each use.

If there is evidence of excessive equipment

Falls: A Top 5 Killerwear or deterioration or if mechanicalmalfunction is detected, the item shall beremoved from service.

• Fall protection equipment and assemblies shallbe inspected according to the manufacturer’srecommendations. Each belt and lanyard shallbear manufacturer identification marks.

• Safety belts or lanyards that have beensubjected to an impact load shall be destroyed.Load testing shall not be performed on fallprotection equipment.

Another issue with falls is SuspensionTrauma / Orthostatic Intolerance. What areSuspension Trauma and Orthostatic Intolerance?

Orthostatic intolerance may be defined asthe development of symptoms such as light-headedness, palpitations, tremulousness, poorconcentration, fatigue, nausea, dizziness,headache, sweating, weakness and occasionallyfainting during upright standing. While in asedentary position, blood can accumulate in theveins, which is commonly called “venouspooling,” and can cause orthostatic intolerance.Orthostatic intolerance also can occur when anindividual moves suddenly after being sedentaryfor a long time. For example, a person mayexperience orthostatic intolerance when theystand up quickly after sitting still for a long time.

Why is this important in fall protection?Orthostatic intolerance may be experienced byworkers using fall arrest systems. Following afall, a worker may remain suspended in a harness.The sustained immobility may lead to a state ofunconsciousness. Prolonged suspension fromfall arrest systems can cause orthostaticintolerance, which, in turn, can result in seriousphysical injury, or potentially, death. While notcommon, such fatalities often are referred to as

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Evergreen Safety Council401 Pontius Avenue North

Seattle, WA 98109(206) 382-4090 • (800) 521-0778Fax • (206) 382-0878

e-mail: esc@esc.org • www.esc.org

Published monthly ©2004 Evergreen Safety Council, all rights reserved.

Board of DirectorsRick S. Bender

President, WA State Labor Council, AFL-CIODoug Briggs

Director SHEA, The Boeing Co

Larry BrownUnion Rep. Machinists Union, Dist. Lodge 751

Ernie ClaytonDirector SHEA, The Boeing Co.,Retired

Tim HoardSafeco Insurance Companies, Retired

Nicholas KirchoffSafety Training ConsultantSafety Dir. U.S.West, Retired

Catherine L. Luchino-Mitchell (Sec.)Allied Health Div., Seattle C. C., Retired

Stan W. McNaughtonPresident, PEMCO Insurance Co.

Guy P. MichelsonPartner, Corr Cronin, LLP

Douglas G. MooneyPartner, Preston, Gates and Ellis, LLP

Gov. John D. Spellman (Chairman)Lawyer, Carney, Badley, Spellman

Paula StewartRisk Mgmt. Dir., Weyerhaeuser Co.,Retired

Bob StrongCorp. Safety Dir., Lynden Inc.

Kelda WeberSr. Product Manager, Safeco Insurance Co.

Board Members EmeritusHarold A. Hopper

President, Harold A. Hopper & Assoc.

James T. HughesFormer U.S. Dept. of Labor RegionalDirector and L&I Director

Tom MacnamaraDir. SHEA, The Boeing Co., Retired

Tom OdegaardPresident /Executive Director

Star ConradNewsletter Coordinator

Eric TofteColleen Sweeney

Contributing Staff

Jim & Caroline Dixon, Dixon AssociatesDesign

Academy PressPrinting/Distribution

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Course Topics Include:• OSHA Act/General Duty Clause• General Safety & Health Provisions• Confined Space• Recordkeeping• Electrical• Fall Protection• Personal Protective Equipment• Hand/Power Tool Safety• Stairways, Ladder and Walking Surfaces• Trenching and Excavations• Material Handling• Scaffold Safety Awareness

Who should attend?• Anyone in the construction industry – thisprogram is required by many insurance carriersfor all construction workers• Line supervisors

When:July 14, 20057:00am-6:30 pmContinental breakfast and lunch will be provided.

Where:Hammer Training & Education Center - Richland, WA

Course Fee:$120.00 member, $150.00 non-member

OSHA 10-Hour ConstructionThe OSHA 10-hour program provides a variety of training on construction safety and health to entrylevel workers. The classes are designed to emphasize hazard identification, avoidance, controland prevention.

REGISTRATION:To obtain registration information, please callor E-mail:

Toll Free: 1-800-521-0778E-mail: esc@esc.orgWeb address: www.esc.org

Would you insulateyour business or homewith gasoline? Wouldyou put furniture in yourhome or office made outof gasoline? A recent issueof Safety Smart magazinecontained an article onstrange industrial fires. Inthis article was a story of a firethat started in an electricalconduit encased in polyurethane.There was an electrical arc thatoccurred in this conduit, igniting 110feet of polyurethane insulated wallalmost immediately.

A little reearch on polyurethaneyielded the following information:– Polyurethane is used all around us - in

furniture, for insulation and in all sortsof construction.

– Polyurethane chemical formula is veryclose to hydrocarbons, and

– Rigid polyurethane and polyisocyanuratefoams will, when ignited, burn rapidly andproduce intense heat, dense smoke and gases.

In fact, OSHA issued a hazard informationbulletin on the fire hazard of polyurethane on May10, 1989. This bulletin provides good information,

such as thermal decomposition products consistmainly of “carbon monoxide, benzene,

toluene, oxides of nitrogen, hydrogencyanide, acetaldehyde, acetone,propane, carbon dioxide, alkenesand water vapor.” So, if you havetoluene, benzene and acetone beingproducts of thermal decom-position, you can understand whyone could consider polyurethanejust like gasoline.

Today, office furniture manu-facturers take fire and smoke issuesinto consideration, but there is still

a good deal of polyurethanearound. When looking into pur-chasing furniture for your office,talk with the vendor and find outwhat it is made out of and howhazardous the material wouldbe in a fire.

In addition to purchas-ing fire resistant materials youalso need a fire preventionprogram and an emergency

action program detailing what your employees areto do in the event of an emergency. If you needassistance please contact Evergreen Safety Counciltoday.

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MEMBERSHIPCORNER

Friday, June 24, 20057:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m.

Evergreen Safety CenterPlease R.S.V.P. by June 20, 2005,1-800-521-0778 or esc@esc.org

The Evergreen Board of Directors and staff recognizes the new and returning members listed below:

New MembersColville Tribal Enterprises CompanyCoulee Dam, WAALCOAMalaga, WALake WA School District #414Redmond, WA

Renewing Members(years of membership)Wickkiser International (9)Ferndale, WAPierce Transit (15)Tacoma, WAKitsap County Public Works (4)Port Orchard, WACity of Ashland (3)Ashland, ORPhillip Schneider (3)Orting, WAIMCO General Construction (8)Bellingham, WA

K & L Distributors Inc. (4)Renton, WAStevens County Dept of Risk Mngmt (8)Colville, WASignal Electric Inc (7)Kent, WAWA State Convention & Trade Center (14)Seattle, WAMowat Construction (4)Woodinville, WAGenie Industries (8)Redmond, WAGrand Coulee Power Office (3)Grand Coulee, WAStarbucks Coffee Company (5)Kent, WA

If you would like to know more about membership,contact Colleen Sweeney or Kathy Wax at 206-382-4090 or 800-521-0778. We would bepleased to have your company added to ourgrowing membership.

Member Breakfast

On April 20th, 49 members of the Washington Society ofAssociation Executives (WSAE) took a tour of our trainingfacility and learned how their organization can betterprepare for emergencies during a practical “DisasterPlanning” presentation by Eric Tofte, ESC TrainingManager. Sponsored by Gray Line of Seattle, a Councilmember, the annual WSAE Bus Tour allows associationexecutives to see how their colleagues’ offices are run andincludes an educational component at each stop as well.The tour culminates at a Mariners Game at Safeco Field.The Executive Director of the WSAE, Donna Cameron,concluded at the close of the day that ESC definitely hit ahome run!

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Kurt Covey, City of Eugene Public Works Director andLes Miller, US Army Corp or Engineers EmergencyManager visit the ESC booth at the OR APWA Conference.Evergreen Safety Council enjoyed the opportunity to be anexhibitor and share information about our various safetytraining and consulting services at the American PublicWorks Association (APWA) WA and OR Chapter SpringConferences. The WA Chapter held their conference onApril 12-15, 2005 and highlighted the need for organizationsto be “Wired, Linked and Ready.” The OR Chaptercongregated on April 26-29, 2005 at the Seven FeathersResort located at Canyonville. The OR Chapter partneredwith the OEMA (Oregon Emergency ManagementAssociation) and the focus was “Partners in Disaster.”

Darin Wolfe, AlderwoodWater and WastewaterDistrict received certificate#0439 when he graduatedfrom the Safety & HealthSpecialist Program on May12, 2005.

Roger Janes with SkagitTransit graduated from theSafety & Health Specialistprogram on April 28, 2005.He received certificate#0438.

TRENCH RESCUE - Awareness Level TrainingA trench cave-in can happen suddenly.You need to know what YOU can do.Presented by:Evergreen Safety Council andAPEX Construction Safety

Topics Include:• Considerations and Preparation for Trench

Rescue• Soil Physics and Factors that Lead to a

Collapse• Trench Safety Regulations - WISHA• Types of Trench Collapses• Personal Protective Equipment• Equipment and Tools for Trench Rescue• Trench Rescue Assessment• Hazard Control During a Rescue• Field Demonstration

Location:City of Renton -Field Maintenance Shops3555 NE 2nd Street, Renton, WA

Time:Sign in at 7:30am, Start 8:00am -4:00pm

Course Fee:$175.00 member, $190.00 non-member (fee includescontinental breakfast and lunch)

For a registration form or questions, please contactPhone: 1-800-521-0778 or 206-382-4090E-Mail: esc@esc.org

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SPT101AB Understanding Federaland State OSHA Regulations andStandards/Accident PreventionProgram Requirements andPreparationThe opening session reviews the history of

the safety movement and adoption of the 1970Federal law creating OSHA. Discussions includeorganizational structure, services offered,jurisdiction, code number systems and topics, andinternet resources.

The afternoon session describes legalrequirements for Accident Prevention Programs,and the elements of an effective safety and healthprogram. Topics include reasons for a safety andhealth program, accident costs and organizationresponsibilities. Program elements include writtenplans, training, safety committees and meetings,and record keeping (OSHA 300 log) requirements.

Instructor: Eric Tofte & Dana Steele

SPT102AB Job Safety Analysis (JSA)/Job Instruction Training (JIT)The purpose of JSA is to make work tasks

safer and more efficient. Students review jobprocedures using a JSA form that can be used tooutline employee training programs. Othermethods such as fault-tree analysis and failuremode and effect are also discussed.

OSHA and WISHA guidelines require thatappropriate JIT be given to employees when hiredor placed in a new position. This program presentsa method for creating a logical, easy-to-followapproach so information can be transferred to theemployee from an instruction outline.

Instructor: Don Schaechtel

SPT108AB Safety Training,Organization and Development/Safety Communication, Orientationsand Recognition ProgramsSafety Training addresses training admini-

stration, development, delivery, evaluations,documentation and record keeping. The elementsof a written training plan will be presented.

Safety Communications addresses effectivecommunication between employer and employeeto assure support and commitment for safety andhealth policies, procedures and practices. Thissession explains employee safety orientationrequirements to help workers understand andcomply with rules and guidelines. Samples andideas addressing both positive and negative aspectsof recognition programs to improve safetyperformance are discussed.

Instructor: George Larson

SPT111X Practical WorkplaceErgonomicsThe four components of an ergonomic

program are addressed as outlined by the FederalOSHA publication “Ergonomics ProgramManagement.” This session includes how toconduct a work site analysis to identify stressfactors, prevention and control, medicalmanagement and developing the necessaryteamwork to have a successful program. You willlearn how ergonomics can be effective withoutbeing complicated or expensive.

Instructor: George Larson

All Safety & Health Specialist (SPT)course fees: $180.00 members, $210.00non-members.

ITESD09 EverSafe Driving ProgramInstructor CertificationThis two-day course is designed for today’s

workplace offering a fresh approach to safe-drivertraining. The program addresses the four majorcontributing factors to crashes (the driver, theequipment, the environment, and company policiesand supervision). Participants learn the driver’sresponsibilities and the organization’s role in safedriving. Training includes interactive scenarioswhere participants analyze collisions from thedriver’s, police officer’s, and organization’s viewpoints.

Instructors are equipped with manual,participant guide, three-part video, and powerpoint or overhead transparency presentation.Course materials are prepared so the instructormay conduct the program as a 2-hour, 4-hour orfull day training session.

Course fee: $415.00 member, $465.00 non-member.

Instructor: Shawn Ritchey

ITFL001 Forklift InstructorCertificationThis 2-day course prepares you to conduct

safety training for forklift operators. You willlearn regulations and safety standards for forklifts,pre-shift inspections and instructional techniquesin both hands-on and classroom sessions. Coursedocumentation and practical testing to ensureperformance will be covered. This course meetsor exceeds all OSHA training requirements asreferenced in 29 CFR 1910-178. Participantsmust have prior experience in forklift operation toqualify.

SEATTLE SCHEDULESPT101AB-seeJuly 7, 2005

ITESD09- seeJuly 18-19, 2005

SPT102AB-seeJuly 21, 2005

Class Location:Evergreen Safety Council401 Pontius Ave. N. Seattle, WA

E. WA SCHEDULESPT111X- seeJuly 13, 2005

SPT108AB - seeJuly 27, 2005

Class Location:Best Western Lake Inn & Conf. Ctr.3000 W. Marine DriveMoses Lake, WA 98837

RENTON SCHEDULEITFL001- seeJuly 28-29, 2005

FLOT001- seeJuly 27, 2005

Class/Equipment TrainingLocation:Northwest Handling Systems, Inc.1100 SW 7th Street, Renton, WA

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Upcoming ConferencesA chance to meet ESC SafetyTrainers and Management

• WSAC (WA State Association ofCounties – 99th Annual SummerConvention), in Kennewick, WA, June13-16, 2005

• 2005 Governor’s Industrial Safety& Health Conference, Greater TacomaConvention & Trade Center, Tacoma, WA,September 29-30, 2005

• WA APWA Fall Conference, in Yakima,WA, October 4-7, 2005

• OR APWA Fall Conference , inGleneden Beach, OR, October 10-13,2005

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Course Fee:• $1400 and includes instructor teaching kit.

For companies that currently have a BLLCcertified instructor with a teaching kit:• $600 for each additional instructor. Includes

instructor’s manual.

Program: 7:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Instructor: Bottom Line Loss Control, Inc.

FLOT001 Forklift Operator TrainingAny person who operates a powered

industrial truck must have documentation oftraining and evaluation and be of at least 18years of age. Even experienced operators arerequired to successfully pass the training andevaluation by a qualified person. Under OSHAregulations, operators must receive trainingthat includes formal instruction, practicaltraining, and evaluation of the operator’s

performance. This course exceeds OSHA andWISHA requirements.

During this one day training session anoperator can receive certification on sit-down(counter balance), stand-up (narrow aisle), orderpicker, tugger or any style electric pallet jack,Program start time: 7:00 a.m.

Course fee: $75 for classroom plus• experienced students: $25 for each type of

machine certified on.• new operators: $100 for each type of machine

certified on.

Instructor: Bottom Line Loss Control Inc.

Unless otherwise noted, all coursesinclude instruction, related materials,continental breakfast and lunch. Signin 7:30 a.m. Program 8:00 a.m. –4:30 p.m.

Bellevue Community College& Evergreen Safety Council –Summer ClassesFor more information contact ESC at800-521-0778To register contact BCC at 425-564-1000 oronline at www.bcc.ctc.edu

Managing Workers’Compensation CostsInstructor: Dana SteeleWhen: July 28, 2005 9AM-Noon

This class will assist students in understandingthe costs associated with work related injuriesand describe rights and responsibilities ofemployers and workers. It will provideknowledge and understanding of both directand indirect costs, establishing and maintainingrecords, how and when to communicate withinjured workers, doctors and insuranceproviders and how to recognize and preventfraud.

Return to WorkInstructor: Dana SteeleWhen: August 4, 2005 9AM-Noon

This class covers how to implement a programthat will assist in returning injured workers toproductive work in a safe and timely manner.Subjects will include the claims managementprocess, writing effective policies andprocedures, creating a return to work team,developing transitional and light duty jobs, andcommunicating with workers and doctors.

Managing Your Workers on the RoadInstructor: Dana SteeleWhen: August 11, 2005 9AM-Noon

Employees may drive company owned vehiclesor drive their own personal vehicles as part oftheir job duties. This class addresses many ofthe issues associated with employee drivingincluding background checks, employeetraining and policies and procedures to minimizemotor vehicle crashes and the costs associatedwith these crashes.

Customized On-SiteSafety and Health Training

Call Stephanie at800-521-0778

Working around horsespresents inherent risks anddangers. However, commonsense techniques can limitinjuries. Experiencedhorsemen shared some of

these tips while discussing simple methods todecrease accidents. Following these simpleprecautions can greatly reduce the risk ofaccidents in and around the barn:• Pay attention. Remember that in nature, ahorse is a flight animal whose basic instinct fordefense against predators is fleeing quickly.• Be aware of a horse’s warning signs. Watchtheir body signals and reactions.• Do not stand directly in front of a younghorse, especially weanlings and yearlings. Theycan lunge forward when startled. It is safer tostand off to the side.• Instill a sense of safety around the barn.

Keep pitchforks and heavy equipment awayfrom where horses can bang into them andcause themselves harm.• Gently touch the horse on the neck or shoulderto calmly establish contact before attemptingto touch other parts of the animal. By doing so,you will decrease the chance of startling thehorse and will be able to reassuringlycommunicate your presence.• Hold the tail when working on a horse’sback legs. This forces the horse’s weightdown, so he cannot easily raise a leg to kick.• Limit the number of people working on ahorse. Ideally, it should be no more than twoand they should always work on the same sideof the horse.• Always avoid placing a person between thehorse and a wall. This is especially true whena groom works with a horse’s hind legs – if thehorse kicks, there is no escape route.

Use Good Horse Sense – Simple Safety TipsWhen Working Around Horses

A forklift operator wasunloading a truck, which had 3pallets left to unload. He wasusing a stand-up style forklift, and

had to traverse a dock plate into the truck whichcreated a drop onto the bed of the truck of about6”. As he crossed the dock plate exiting thetruck, a roll of stretch wrap, which was on top ofthe overhead guard bounced up, catching thetop of the trailer. His speed was about 4 milesper hour, but once contact was made, the lift

Forklift Cornerstopped, and the operator was thrown out of thelift onto the dock plate. The operator sustainedneck, head, and shoulder injuries.

Points:Points:Points:Points:Points: Operators often use the forklift to carrythings that can cause risk. In this case, the stretchwrap on the overhead guard combined withexcessive speed on an uneven surface, resultedin multiple injuries. Items like chains, straps, andropes can also become a hazard if they hangoutside the running lines of the forklift.

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“harness-induced pathology” or “suspensiontrauma.” Research indicates that suspension ina fall arrest device can result in unconsciousness,followed by death, in less than 30 minutes. Toreduce the risk associated with prolongedsuspension in fall arrest systems, employersshould implement plans to prevent prolongedsuspension in fall protection devices. The planshould include procedures for: preventingprolonged suspension, identifying orthostaticintolerance signs and symptoms, and performingrescue and treatment as quickly as possible.

OSHA recommends the following generalpractices/considerations:• Rescue suspended workers as quickly as

possible.• Be aware that suspended workers are at risk of

orthostatic intolerance and suspension trauma.• Be aware of signs and symptoms of orthostatic

intolerance.• Be aware that orthostatic intolerance is

potentially life threatening. Suspended workerswith head injuries or who are unconscious areparticularly at risk.

• Be aware of factors that can increase the risk ofsuspension trauma.

• Be aware that some authorities advise againstmoving the rescued workers to a horizontalposition too quickly.

If your employees work at heights, not only

do you need to train them in proper use of fallprotection equipment, but you need to have aplan to rescue them and the potential ofSuspension Trauma needs to be addressed in therescue plan.

Remember falling is like playing the lottery.Sooner or later you will win something. Maybejust a little fall, but then again you may hit the bigwinner and go over the edge. If you work atheights you must have a program and be trained.If you have any questions regarding fallprotection or would like training for youremployees give Evergreen a call. We can help.

OregonOregon OSHA (OROSHA) has published anew pamphlet on the safe use of portableladders. This pamphlet can be found on theOROSHA website under “What’s new”.Oregon OSHA has issued a letter ofinterpretation regarding fall protectionand vehicle maintenance. Basically theinterpretation states that fall protection is notrequired in certain circumstances when workingat heights of vehicles. They further state that “thisis not to say vehicles are exempt but toacknowledge individual circumstances as relatedto feasibility”. A copy of this letter can be foundon the “What’s New” link on the OROSHAweb page.

WashingtonThe Department of Labor and Industries (L&I) isproposing to rewrite and clarify requirementsrelating to ethylene oxide. The proposal willmove all ethylene oxide requirements from chapter296-62 WAC, General Occupational HealthStandards, and place them into a new chapter,296-855 WAC.The Department of Labor and Industries (L&I) isproposing to rewrite and clarify requirementsrelating to fire protection. L&I is repealingrules located in chapters 296-24, 296-155 and296-800 WAC and proposing fire protection asa new chapter (chapter 296-810 WAC).On April 28, 2005 Substitute House Bill 1236was signed into law. The news media called it theGood Samaritan law, but it does not have anythingto do with first aid/CPR issues. The act relates tofailing to “summon assistance.” It states

that a person is guilty of a misdemeanor if theyfail to summon assistance (call 9-1-1, get EMS,fire, etc.) if they were present during thecommission of a crime where the person (victimof the crime) suffered “substantial bodily harm”as a result of said crime. This new law does notforce anyone to perform first aid/CPR, just to callpublic safety if you see someone commit a crimeagainst someone else and they suffered injuries.This new section is added to 9A.36 RCW andbecomes effective July 24, 2005.

Federal OSHAIn the May 4, 2005 edition of the FederalRegister OSHA announced they are solicitingpublic comment on a survey addressing theusefulness and efficacy of automatic externaldefibrillators (AEDs) in occupational settings.In the May 3, 2005 edition of the FederalRegister OSHA is requesting data, informationand comment on issues related to the increasinguse of ionizing radiation in theworkplace and potential worker exposure toit. Specifically, OSHA requests data andinformation about the sources and uses of ionizingradiation in workplaces today, current employeeexposure levels, and adverse health effectsassociated with ionizing radiation exposure.OSHA also requests data and information aboutpractices and programs employers are using tocontrol employee exposure, such as exposureassessment and monitoring methods, controlmethods, employee training, and medicalsurveillance. The Agency will use the data andinformation it receives to determine what action,if any, is necessary to address worker exposureto occupational ionizing radiation.

ESC is offering two separate FirstAid/CPR training options for thegeneral public at our SafetyTraining Center in Seattle. Toregister or for more information,please contact Evergreen at206-382-4090.

First Aid/CPRTraining Classes

Initial First Aid/CPR CourseBasic hands-on training that couldhelp you save a life.Date: June 17, 2005Time: 9:00am-4:00pmCost: $45.00 per person (includes allmaterials)

Wilderness First AidHands-on training with real outdoorscenarios.Date: June 18-19, 2005Time: 9:00am – 5:00pm each dayPrerequisite: Current CPR certification(any program)Cost: $96.00 (includes an in-depthmanual and a 3 year certification cardupon completion.)

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Douglas “Doug” F. BriggsESC Board Member & Director of Safety, Health and Environmental Affairs (SHEA), Boeing Commercial Airplane Group

Douglas “Doug” F. Briggs

On May 12th of this year, Doug Briggs,the Director of Safety, Health andEnvironmental Affairs (SHEA) for BoeingCommercial Airplane Group and EvergreenSafety Council Board Member proudlycelebrated his 30th “Safety Anniversary.” Hecomments that within a value and beliefdriven work culture the recurring safety themeneeds to be, “In order for me to survive – ithas to thrive.” The “it” is the collectivehealth of the organization.

Doug began preparing for his successfulcareer in safety by first achieving his Bachelorof Science degree in Environmental Healthfrom Colorado State University. Years later,he received a fellowship from US Departmentof Labor to attend the University ofWashington, and completed his Masters ofScience in Public Health. Doug is alsocertified in Industrial Hygiene.

He first began working within the fieldof safety by accepting a position in the publicsector in 1975 at the Department of Labor –Occupational Safety and HealthAdministration (OSHA). He was 23 yearsold and this began the path that he wouldwalk along over the next three decades. Dougworked in a variety of capacities while atOSHA in Chicago, Seattle and Denver. Whileat the agency, he gained a better understandingof how safety is an integral part of businessand society, evolving from a legal aspect tothe more important human aspects.

After six years as part of the OSHA,Doug made the conscious decision to moveinto the private sector. The top three mostdangerous industries at that time were shipbuilding, mining and timber, and Dougaccepted a safety and health specialist positionworking for Todd Shipyards. He waseventually promoted to Corporate Directorof Environmental / Occupational Safety andHealth. During these years, Doug watchedthe safety industry go from a “dependentmodel of safety,” wherein the corporationacted more in a “parental role,” to an emphasison employee responsibility and individuality,with the values and beliefs of many workerschallenged as the safety procedures wereenforced.

Ultimately, this safety culture mustfinally transform itself through necessity intoan interdependent, safety-at-work philosophythat is motivated by collective responsibility.However, during this time there were many

“free spirited employees” who felt stronglythat their individual rights superseded the rightsof the group. Their personal choices were toaccept higher risk– not wearing PersonalProtective Equipment or not shaving theirbeards while wearing the mandatory respiratoryprotection equipment that would help keepthem from harm as they worked around toxiclead and paint.

By the time the eighties decade came to aclose, the reduction in work force of

shipbuilders went from approximately 250,000cyclical workers to a core group of 50,000 whowere true trades-people. The safety culturenow began to shift to taking responsibilitytoward interdependence and achieving a levelof performance that enhances the collectiveteam. Values and beliefs were focused in amanner to benefit the group, as the “TotalQuality Movement” (TQM) surfaced and thediscussions revolved around the total cost ofquality, safety, and morale of the organization.

In 1990, Doug decided to broaden hissafety horizons. He accepted a BoeingCommercial Airplane senior managementposition. Doug was newly married at the timeand was pleased to be able to stay in theNorthwest. Today, Doug is the Group Directorof Safety, Health and Environmental Affairs(SHEA) for Boeing Commercial Airplane. Heis the BCAG representative on the companySHEA Process Council, an official subcouncilto the Boeing operations Council which

oversees all activities related to the SHEAprograms and process across the BoeingEnterprise.

Doug has spent the last few yearsworking closely with executives, withinBoeing, the suppliers and customers, to betterunderstand the business of safety. Thistranslates into a better understanding of thealignment, integration and accountabilitynecessary for companies and individuals tosuccessfully mitigate business risks relatedto safety, health and the environment. In theaerospace industry, product safety is numberone. When a commercial airplane is fivemiles straight up and filled with passengersand crew – there is no margin for error. Dougnotes that the Boeing Renton plant has builtmore commercial planes than any facility inhistory!

Doug proudly celebrates his 15th

Anniversary with Boeing this August. Duringhis overall 30 year safety career, he haswatched the safety value chain go fromdependent to independent to interdependence,the ultimate goal.

On a personal note, Doug‘s wife is anative of India and they have an 11 year olddaughter. Doug is active in coaching youthsports. He has also spent extensive time inIndia studying their culture, philosophy andthe science of meditation. Doug uses bothgolf and tennis as a form of meditation inaction, and depending on his scores in golf,as an opportunity for “frustrationmanagement.”

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TRAFFIC CONTROLSUPERVISORCERTIFICATIONWashington Classes

TCS CertificationSeattle - June 20-22, 2005

Oregon Classes

TCS CertificationPortland– June 7-8, 2005

TCS RecertificationPortland– June 8, 2005

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Evergreen Safety CouncilCalendar of Events

June 2 *SPT103X Safety as a Part of Management – Richland, WAJune 6-7 Flagger Instructor Certification (ITFG004) – Seattle, WAJune 7-8 Traffic Control Supervisor Certification/ODOT – Portland, ORJune 9 *SPT114AB Fire Safety/Emergency Planning – Seattle, WAJune 13-15 First Aid/CPR Instructor Certification (ITFA0-03) –

Seattle, WAJune 15 *SPT115AB Transportation Safety/Office Safety –

Moses Lake, WAJune 17 Special - FA/CPR Certification Class- Seattle, WAJune 18-19 Special - Wilderness First Aid- Seattle, WAJune 20-22 Traffic Control Supervisor Certification/WSDOT – Seattle, WAJune 23 *SPT115AB Transportation Safety/Office Safety – Seattle, WAJune 27-28 Forklift Instructor Certification (ITFL001) – Renton, WAJune 29 Forklift Operator Certification (OTFL002) – Renton, WAJune 30 *SPT107X Occ. Accident/Incident Investigations –

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July 7 *SPT101AB Fed/State OSHA/Accident Prev. – Seattle, WAJuly 13 *SPT111X Practical Workplace Ergonomics –Moses Lake, WAJuly 14 Special- OSHA 10 Construction - Richland, WAJuly 18-19 EverSafe Driving Instructor Certification (ITESD09) –

Seattle, WAJuly 19 Special – Trench Rescue – Renton, WAJuly 21 *SPT102AB JSA/JIT – Seattle, WAJuly 27 Forklift Operator Certification (OTFL002) – Renton, WAJuly 27 *SPT108AB Empl. Safety Training/Communications –

Moses Lake, WAJuly 28-29 Forklift Instructor Certification (ITFL001) – Renton, WA○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○

Aug 4 *SPT103X Safety as a Part of Management – Seattle, WAAug 10 *SPT110X Hazardous Materials Overview – Moses Lake, WAAug 18 *SPT104AB Security Programs/Workplace Violence –

Seattle, WAAug 22-23 Forklift Instructor Certification (ITFL001) – Renton, WAAug 24 Forklift Operator Certification (OTFL002) – Renton, WAAug 25 *SPT105X Presentation Skills – Seattle, WAAug 29-30 Forklift Instructor Certification (ITFL001) – Portland, OR

*Count toward Safety and Health Specialist Certification