2016 Minnesota Safety & Health Conference

INSIDE: Paul Aasen: Minnesota Traffic Safety Resources: New Vehicle Deaths: What’s Going On? ...... 2 Emergency Kit; Training for AIHA Regulatory Update ...... 3 Emergencies: Be Prepared ...... 9 Safety News and Resources . . . . 4–5 2016 Conference Exhibitors . . 10– 20 Training Schedule ...... 6 Off the Job: Protecting Children in Your Home; In the Swim – Safely; NETS Newsletter: Summer Safety Resources . . . .21–22 Let’s Stomp Out Lead Foots . . . . 7–8

MINNESOTA SAFETY COUNCIL

July 2016 Memominnesotasafetycouncil.org TO MEMBERS Volume 48 | Number 4

2016 Minnesota Safety & Health Conference A whole lotta safety goin’ on!

3 days 8 safety tours 23 full- and half-day sessions 47 break-out sessions 112 exhibitors

314 Governor’s Safety “Your conference is as good as Award Winners anything offered around the country.” attendees “I like that I can choose from 1,444 specific areas and also professional development sessions on leadership OF ATTENDEES SURVEYED: or relational skills.” 93% would recommend the conference “If you didn’t come away with a list of ideas for improving safety at work, Nearly four out of five will make on the road and at home, you changes to their safety program weren’t listening.” On THE JOB

HOW TO REACH US Minnesota Traffic Deaths: Minnesota Safety Council What’s Going On? 651-291-9150/800-444-9150 Membership BY PAUL W. AASEN, President, Minnesota Safety Council Cary Swenson Director of Membership Services Five dead on a recent Tuesday in May. And we’ve just started to [email protected] Jeff Lovig ramp up our driving for the summer. We are at 148 traffic deaths and Manager of Membership Services counting this year. A rough way to calculate injuries is to multiply [email protected] by 100. That means about 15,000 Minnesotans have been injured in Linda McNurlin Membership Services Assistant crashes. What’s going on? [email protected] Steve Rauh We are going on. Head on crashes, pedestrians on freeways, impaired driving, distracted Product Sales Coordinator driving, just plain bad driving are all in play, and we control it all. We have met the [email protected] enemy and it is us. Alan Terwedo First Aid Programs Coordinator We battle for space on the freeway like ticket brokers battling for Beyoncé tickets. [email protected] No cop, no stop is a common refrain in our high schools. Speed limits are viewed as Continuing Education advisory applying to others but not to us. Regina Hoffman Director of Continuing Education Road conditions? That’s MNDOT’s job; we should be able to drive 10 over the limit all [email protected] summer and all winter. Jan Fedora Consultant, Occupational Safety Let’s build safer roads! Yes, for sure! Just as soon as we, the state collective we, can agree and Health Services [email protected] how to fund all this new work. Lisa Kons Coordinator, Continuing Education Let’s build safer cars and have better emergency care! We have both, right now. More [email protected] people would die each year if not for great trauma care and cars are as safe as they have Angie Kupczak ever been. Program Assistant [email protected] Let’s get more cops on the roads to get those bad drivers! The one truth in law Bill Schreiner enforcement is you can’t enforce your way to a better situation. Law enforcement simply Consultant, Commercial Motor Vehicle/ Industrial Safety can’t be everywhere. [email protected] Sheila Thao So what’s left? Us. You. Me. Everyone who drives or rides or walks near or bicycles on a Program Assistant roadway. We can make Minnesota safer — today! How? [email protected] Emily Neuman • Pay attention. Our first job as a driver is to focus on driving. Program Assistant • Slow down. Speeding doesn’t buy you much time and it wipes out the reaction time [email protected] you may need to avoid a crash. The latest data is showing links between increased Family Safety Programs speed limits and fatalities. Erin Petersen Coordinator, Family Safety Programs • Share the road. This is especially true in our cities where walkers, bikers, [email protected] motorcyclists, train and bus commuters are all more common than ever before. Video Library • Always — always — buckle up! Angie Kupczak Video Librarian [email protected] Administration Paul Aasen President COMING SOON: [email protected] New Member Benefit — Streaming Videos Ann Kulenkamp Director of Communications [email protected] Soon you will have unlimited access to hundreds of safety Wade Salstrom videos through our new partnership with Aurora Pictures . Manager, Administration [email protected] Watch for details! Kristy Zack Communications/Information Technician [email protected] Vicki Daca Bookkeeper [email protected] 2 Minnesota Safety Council Memo to Members | July 2016 On THE JOB

Regulatory Update from AIHA

BY STEVE GUTMANN, CIH, CPE, FAIHA

The following blog posting is a synopsis of the latest monthly regulatory update from the American Industrial Hygiene Association.

Budget Agreement in Congress is Elusive Efforts in the House and the Senate for a budget agreement don’t look promising. That raises the likelihood of a government shutdown at the end of September or a “Continuing Resolution.” • Congressional Research Service: They have issued a 14-page report summarizing silica issues, the history of TSCA Reform is Still Alive regulating exposure and recent actions. Separate bills have passed the House and Senate and there Record Keeping Rule Moving Forward is bipartisan effort to come up with one bill. The Office of Management and Budget has notified OSHA Quick Look: the agency can move forward with its efforts to issue an • Government contracts: Republicans are trying to stop electronic record keeping rule. (See more about the rule on a Presidential Executive Order that would make it more page 4.) difficult for companies that violate labor and safety rules to OSHA Fines to Increase get government contracts. Congress has allowed OSHA to increase penalties by up • Voluntary Protection Program (VPP): Legislation has to 82% to catch up since the last time fine limits were been introduced in the Senate to make the VPP permanent. established years ago. • Common sense OSHA reform: House Republicans • Maximum repeat or willful violations: Maximum are pushing reforms that would limit OSHA from fining fines will increase to $124,709 from $70,000. employers for “non-serious” infractions. • Serious or other than serious violations: Maximum Silica Standard Challenged in Court fines will increase to $12,471 from $7,000. • Effective dates: The standard takes effect June 23, but • Effective date: OSHA is expected to apply the new compliance dates are more than a year away. fine levels on or after August 1. • State action: OSHA wants states to adopt the rule’s Worker Fatality Rate Increases requirements within six months. The fatality rate increased about 5 percent to 3.4 deaths per • Lawsuits files: The suits have been consolidated and will 100,000 full time equivalent workers. That’s the first increase be heard by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of since 2010. Columbia. • Dr. Michaels weighs in: Dr. Michaels has said he OSHA and NIOSH Guidance on Zika Virus believes the rule with withstand legal challenges and lives OSHA and NIOSH have issued interim guidance that will be saved. provides recommendations on protecting workers who • Action in Congress: Hearings were held by a may be at risk for infection with the Zika virus. subcommittee in the House. There is also talk of reintroducing an appropriations rider on OSHA prohibiting them from spending money on the rule.

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Federal OSHA News New OSHA Reporting Rule Stirs Controversy Federal OSHA’s new reporting rule will require employers in high-hazard industries to send OSHA injury and illness data that the employers are already required to collect, for posting on the agency’s website. See National Safety Council’s Safety+Health magazine for background on the rule and related controversy; EHS Today for a range of responses, including concerns from ASSE that the new rule could be a step backward; and a post in the public health blog, The Pump Handle, which argues that OSHA’s new injury reporting rule ASSE Statement on isn’t “public shaming” as some have charged; it’s just catching up with the actions of other agencies such as MSHA and the FAA. OSHA’s Electronic Final Rules: Silica, Eye and Face Protection Recordkeeping Rule Federal OSHA has released a final rule on silica dust, updating regulations established in 1971. Citing concerns “ASSE reiterates its concern that OSHA’s about effects on employers, the American Foundry Society Electronic Recordkeeping rule cannot advance and the National Association of Manufacturers have worker safety as well as OSHA hopes. The rule’s emphasis on data collected after injuries and requested a judicial review of OSHA’s recently released final fatalities occur is a step backward for safety rule on silica. See more on employer and union objections professionals who work hard to move organizations to the rule from Bloomberg BNA news. toward measuring leading indicators, which better OSHA has also published a final rule indicate how to avoid injuries and illnesses. that updates the references in OSHA’s Injury and illness rates were never intended to eye and face standards to reflect the be used as a performance measurement, but most recent edition of the ANSI/International Safety that’s exactly what’s going to happen if they are Equipment Association (ISEA) eye and face protection published. Given the difficulty the DOT is having standard. It also removes the oldest-referenced edition of defending its Compliance, Safety, Accountability the same ANSI standard. (CSA) program’s publishing of motor carrier roadside inspection data, OSHA should reconsider the complex data interpretation issues even the U.S. DOT News safest employers will face when the rule goes into effect. Passengers in Large Commercial Trucks Now Required to Wear Seat Belts While companies that hire ASSE members will dutifully strive to meet this new rule as they do all Beginning August 8, passengers riding in large commercial OSHA rules, this standard will not affect companies trucks will be required to use seat belts whenever the vehicles that already do not adequately report these data are operated on public roads in interstate commerce. Learn and are not committed to their workers’ safety. more on the U.S. DOT website. Most likely, the requirement that employer injury data are publicly reported will cause the worst Comment Period Extended on Pipeline Rule employers to report even fewer incidents. As this The U.S. DOT has extended the comment period on the rule is implemented, OSHA will still need to improve proposed natural gas transmission rule by 30 days, to July its efforts to identify the worst employers so it can 7, 2016. “The proposed regulations address the emerging focus its limited resources to workplaces where the best gains in safety can and need to be achieved.” needs of America’s natural gas pipeline system and include commonsense measures to better ensure the safety of – ASSE President Michael Belcher communities living alongside pipeline infrastructure and protect our environment,” said PHMSA Administrator Marie Therese Dominguez.

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Articles of Interest Quick Takes NSC President: Prince’s Death a “Sign of the Times” U.S. Worker Death Rate Rises In a recent blog posting, National Safety The Bureau of Labor Statistics’ final report on U.S. worker Council President Deborah Hersmann deaths in 2014 documents the highest number of deaths since discussed Prince’s death as part of a national 2008 and the first increase in the overall fatal work injury rate epidemic of opioid-related deaths. since 2010. NYC Bans Hands-free Devices for Its Fleet OHS Online reports that New York City will bar the use of hands-free phone devices by city fleet operators, except for emergency responders. Final Report on Deepwater Horizon Safety + Health magazine reports that the Chemical Safety Board has issued a final report on the Deepwater Horizon oil rig explosion, citing physical, operational and organizational failures. Appeals Court Upholds NFL Concussion Settlement 2016 Job Outlook for Safety Pros In a recent ruling, the 3rd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals Safety + Health’s 2016 Job Outlook survey upheld the $1 billion NFL class action settlement, saying the results answer the question: How is worker settlement may not be perfect but is fair. safety affected by more frequent career movement among safety professionals? New Safety Tools How to Establish a Culture of Safety To move an organization from safety-maybe and Resources to safety-first, managers must fundamentally shift behaviors, beliefs, and values. See OSHA Fact Sheets OHS Online. OSHA has announced the publication of three new fact sheets, covering confined space emergencies, scaffolding and longshoring. Partnership Provides Health Care, Construction Resources from NIOSH HR Access, Resources A new publication from NIOSH is focused on proper use of respiratory protective devices to protect health care workers A reminder that the Minnesota Safety Council from infectious diseases. See Preparedness through Daily and MRA – The Management Association are Practice: Myths of Respiratory Protection in Healthcare. working together to make it easier for safety council members to get human resource The construction industry has the greatest number of both management support. While this is not a joint fatal and nonfatal traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) among U.S. membership, the new partnership offers easy workplaces. Learn more about the problem and prevention access to human resource expertise along with strategies from the NIOSH Science Blog. special opportunities for training and events. Whether your need is tactical or strategic, short- Safety Video for Tower Climbers term or ongoing, onsite or remote, you can reach A new video for tower climbers highlights safety tips for out to MRA’s HR Business Partners for help. selecting and using capstan hoists. The three-and-a-half minute video was created by the National Association of Learn more on the MRA website Tower Erectors. or contact MRA at 1-800-488-4845; [email protected].

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JUNE OCTOBER

23–24 10-hour OSHA General Industry Safety and Health Training 4 OSHA Recordkeeping: Beyond the Basics 23 Lockout/Tagout Train-the-Trainer PLUS Workshop 5 Respirator Fit Testing, Hands-on 27–28 Defensive Driving Course, Basic (8-hour) 6 Aerial Lift Train-the-Trainer PLUS 27–29 Defensive Driving Course, Instructor Training (8-hour) 6 Forklift Train-the-Trainer 28 Confined Space Entry 7 OSHA’s New Crystalline Silica 29 Forklift Train-the-Trainer 11–12 10-hour OSHA General Industry Safety and Health Training 11–14 Principles of OS&H JULY 13 Defensive Driving Course, Basic (8-hour) 18 Electrical Safety Train-the-Trainer PLUS 14 Forklift Train-the-Trainer PLUS 18–21 OSHA 511 OS&H Standards for General Industry 19 Forklift Train-the-Trainer 18–21 Safety Management Techniques 21 First Aid/CPR/AED Training 19 Drug and Alcohol Recognition for Supervisors 28 Electrical Safety Train-the-Trainer PLUS 20 First Aid/CPR/AED Training 21 Defensive Driving Course, Basic (4-hour) AUGUST 24–28 Process Hazard Analysis (PHA) Leader Course 2 OSHA’s New Crystalline Silica Standard 25–27 Emergency Response Initial Training (24-hour) 3 Lockout/Tagout Workshop 25–26 Transporting HazMat and Dangerous Goods 4 Aerial Lift Train-the-Trainer PLUS 27 Emergency Response Initial Training (8-hour) 9–10 10-hour OSHA General Industry Safety and Health Training 27 Emergency Response Refresher 9 Defensive Driving Course, Basic (8-hour) 28 Bloodborne Pathogens Train-the-Trainer PLUS 10 Defensive Driving Course, Basic (4-hour) 31 Confined Space Entry 11 Electrical Safety in the Workplace: NFPA 12 Back Safety Train-the-Trainer NOVEMBER 15 10- and 30-hour OSHA Refresher Course for General Industry 1–4 OSHA 510 OS&H Standards, Construction 16–19 OSHA 511 OS&H Standards, General Industry 4 Back Safety Train-the-Trainer PLUS 18 First Aid/CPR/AED Training 7 Accident/Incident Investigation 23 Drug and Alcohol Recognition Training for Supervisors 7 Defensive Driving Course, Basic (4-hour) 23–26 OSHA 510 OS&H Standards, Construction 7–8 Defensive Driving Course, Basic (8-hour) 25 Right-to-Know Train-the-Trainer 7–8 Defensive Driving Course, Instructor Training (4-hour) 30 Forklift Train-the-Trainer 7–9 Defensive Driving Course, Instructor Training (8-hour) 31 Confined Space Entry 8 Right-to-Know/GHS Workshop 9–11 OSHA 502 Update for Construction Outreach Trainer

SEPTEMBER 10 Forklift Train-the-Trainer PLUS 7-8 First Aid/CPR/AED Instructor Training 14–17 OSHA 501 Trainer Course in OS&H Standards, General Industry 7 Right-to-Know / GHS Workshop 15 Right-to-Know Train-the-Trainer PLUS 8 Accident/Incident Investigation 17 First Aid/CPR/AED Training 13–14 10-hour OSHA General Industry 18 Forklift Train-the-Trainer 13 Lockout/Tagout Train-the-Trainer PLUS 29–12/2 OSHA 500 Instructor Course in OS&H Standards, Construction 13–16 OSHA 500 Instructor Course in OS&H Standards, Construction 15 First Aid/CPR/AED Training DECEMBER 15 Forklift Train-the-Trainer 19–20 Defensive Driving Course, Basic (8-hour) 1 Aerial Lift Train-the-Trainer PLUS 19–21 Defensive Driving Course, Instructor Training (8-hour) 5 OSHA’s New Crystalline Silica Standard 20–23 30-Hour OS&H Standards, General Industry 6–9 Safety Training Methods 22 Eighth Annual Minnesota Childhood Injury Summit 7–8 First Aid/CPR/AED Instructor Training 22 Forklift Train-the-Trainer PLUS 12 Forklift Train-the-Trainer 27 2016 Northern Regional Safety Day Conference 12–13 Transporting HazMat and Dangerous Goods 27 Defensive Driving Course, Basic (4-hour) 13–15 OSHA 503 Update for General Industry Outreach Trainers 27–28 Defensive Driving Course, Instructor Development (4-hour) 14 Lockout/Tagout Train-the-Trainer PLUS Workshop 27–30 OSHA 501 Trainer Course in OS&H Standards, 15 First Aid/CPR/AED Training General Industry 16 Electrical Safety in the Workplace: NFPA 70E 19–20 10-hour OSHA General Industry Safety and Health Training

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Construction — Here, There and Let’s stomp out Everywhere! Did you know? Driver lead foots speeding and inattention are the main causes of work zone Statewide Speed Enforcement crashes . Follow these safe Patrols Slated for July driving tips: • Stay alert, especially at night . Each year, illegal or unsafe speed At least 130 deaths is a leading contributing factor • Stay off cell phones and in Minnesota’s fatal crashes: 70% occur on rural, two-lane roads mobile devices . • Be patient . Expect delays, especially during peak The dangers of illegal When drivers see red travel times . and unsafe speeding Are you an aggressive driver? How do • Obey posted speed limits . Speeding isn’t an innocent crime — you recognize one and what should Fines may double for it’s a choice that puts every road user you do if you’re confronted by one? violations in work zones . at risk: You are an aggressive driver if you: • Expect work zones to • Greater potential for losing control • Ignore traffic signals. constantly change . Day to of vehicle. • Speed and tailgate. day, you could experience • More stopping distance required. lane shifts, closures or • Weave in and out of traffic. • Less time for driver to respond and moving workers and • Make improper lane changes avoid a crash. vehicles . frequently and abruptly. • Increased crash severity — the faster • Pass on the shoulder. • Don’t make unnecessary the speed, the more violent the crash. lane changes . • Make hostile hand and facial gestures. Obey the sign, or pay the fine • Scream, honk and flash lights. • Do the zipper merge. Speed-related statute — M.S. 169.14 If confronted by aggressive • Never enter a road • Every driver must drive at a speed drivers, you should: blocked with barriers that is “reasonable and prudent” or cones . • Get out of their way. under the conditions. • Stay calm. • Motorists stopped at 20 mph over the speed limit face double the fine; • Don’t challenge them. those ticketed traveling more than • Avoid eye contact. 100 mph can lose their license for six • Ignore gestures and don’t return them. months. • Find a safe place to call 911 and • Costs of speeding violations vary by report aggressive driving (vehicle county, but typically are at least $120 description, license number, for traveling 10 mph over the limit. location).

Minnesota NETS provides resources, consultation and speakers to help employers promote traffic safety. Questions? Contact Lisa Kons at 651-228-7330/800-444-9150; [email protected]. REMEMBER:

Speeds posted on Minnesota roads only apply in ideal driving conditions .

It’s against the law to drive at a speed that’s faster than reasonable for bad weather conditions or other hazards .

Think of speeding as going too fast to stop in time to avoid a crash . On THE JOB

Training for Emergencies: Be Prepared

Training your employees for an emergency isn’t a luxury, it’s a requirement — and our proven, flexible First Aid/CPR/ AED training gives you options to meet your internal needs, budget and schedule. Want to develop in-house trainers? You or designated employees can become authorized instructors and train on your own schedule. See our upcoming First Aid Instructor training, September 7–8. We can provide employee training at your location, or through our monthly “hands-on” course in Saint Paul. Learning to respond effectively reduces lost time, increases productivity and improves morale. Our training instills the confidence to respond to emergencies at work, at home and in the community. Learn more about our First Aid/CPR/AED training options.

If you have questions or would like to schedule training, contact Al Terwedo at [email protected] or 651-228-7315/800-444-9150.

new vehicle emergency kit! Our Vehicle Emergency Kit keeps you prepared for minor roadside emergencies . Keep your employees and your family safe by putting one in every vehicle!

THE AAA EXPLORER ROAD KIT INCLUDES: • Double-sided carry bag • Heavy duty booster cables • 45-piece first aid kit • Emergency poncho • Aluminum flashlight with 9 LEDs • Batteries • Roll of duct tape Members • Phillips screwdriver Price • Flat head screwdriver • Utility knife $39.95 • Shop cloths • Bungee cord • Cable ties • Pair of cotton gloves • Emergency whistle To order, visit our website or contact Steve at 651-228-7326/ • Accident forms and guide 800-444-9150 or [email protected].

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Barefoot Ergonomic Flooring is a 518-689-2023 CLMI – Safety Training (Blueprints for manufacturer of ergonomic, anti-fatigue [email protected] Safety) develops and produces safety floor mats that use high quality rubber. www.bullex.com compliance DVDs, web-based and other Barefoot mats are highly effective safety BullEx develops the world’s most training aids to help your company mats that provide exceptional comfort advanced fire safety and emergency comply with OSHA standards. for people who stand for long periods training products. They offer a full range Complete Health, Environmental of time! of training solutions, including fire & Safety Services (CHESS, Inc.) Border States Electric Company extinguisher, hazmat, search and rescue, large scale fire training props, and Booth 817 Booth 603 training complex. 33 East Wentworth Avenue, Suite 320 105 25th Street North West St. Paul, MN 55118 Fargo, ND 58102 CenterPoint Energy Carol Keyes, CSP Kyle Schmidt Booth 216 651-481-9787 701-476-3157 1240 West River Parkway 877-482-4377 800-676-5834 Minneapolis, MN 55454 [email protected] [email protected] Jack Long www.chess-safety.com www.borderstates.com 612-321-5040 CHESS, Inc. specializes in occupational Border States Electric is a 100% [email protected] safety, health and environmental employee-owned electrical distribution www.CenterPointEnergy.com compliance to smaller businesses, company. From our corporate CenterPoint Energy, Inc., headquartered manufacturers, and cities. Industrial headquarters in Fargo, North Dakota, in Houston, Texas, is a domestic energy hygiene, training, audits, OSHA and our 81 branch locations in 16 states, delivery company that includes electric compliance, program development, serving safety products to our customers transmission and distribution, natural safety committee assistance, in our core markets of construction, gas distribution and energy services comprehensive services. industrial and utility, as well as data operations. The company serves more communications, industrial supply and than five million metered customers Corporate Connection plumbing. As one of America’s largest primarily in Arkansas, Louisiana, Booth 629 & 728 electrical distributors, our employee- Minnesota, Mississippi, Oklahoma, and 14400 James Road, Suite B owners act like owners to solve problems Texas. The company also owns a 55.4 Rogers, MN 55374 and take care of our customers’ needs. percent limited partner interest in Enable Milton Werner We value the well-being of our neighbors Midstream Partners, a publicly traded 763-515-6777 and share our resources to enhance the master limited partnership it jointly [email protected] quality of life in the communities where controls with OGE Energy Corp., which www.corporateconnectionmn.com we live. owns, operates and develops natural gas Work apparel and safety supply company. Brady Corporation and crude oil infrastructure assets. With more than 7,400 employees, CenterPoint Damarco Solutions, LLC Booth 425 Energy and its predecessor companies 6555 West Good Hope Road Booth 600 have been in business for more than 140 1807 Market Boulevard, Suite 281 Milwaukee, WI 53223 years. In Minnesota, CenterPoint Energy is Hastings, MN 55033 Stephanie Kollmann the state’s largest natural gas distribution Kelly Taylor 800-895-8080 company, serving more than 760,000 612-617-0999 [email protected] residential, commercial and industrial [email protected] www.bradyid.com customers in over 240 communities. www.damarco.com Brady Corporation is an international HomeService Plus, its non-regulated Damarco Solutions provides online manufacturer and marketer of complete businesses Minnesota, offers products occupational safety and health services, solutions that identify and protect and services in the categories of heating, including SDS management and respirator premises, products and people. Its ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) medical evaluations. products help customers increase safety, and appliance repair, and HVAC hearth security, productivity and performance equipment sales. Dymax Engineering/ and include high-performance labels and signs, printing systems and software, CLMI – Safety Training High Voltage Service and safety devices and services. Booth 503 Booth 408 15800 32nd Avenue North, Suite 106 3890 Pleasant Ridge Drive, Suite 170 BullEx Minneapolis, MN 55447 Blaine, MN 55449 Booth 624 Erik Olson Joe Schommer 20 Corporate Circle 763-551-1022 763-717-3123 Albany, NY 12203 800-533-2767 [email protected] Justin Malloy [email protected] www.highvoltageservice.com www.clmi-training.com

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Arc flash compliance and training, 70E tested, Tenacious Work Gear®; all Faith Technologies, Inc. risk assessment, electrical preventive precision crafted to provide protection, Booth 302 maintenance and testing, electrical improve productivity and manage 225 Main Street engineering and electrical safety audits. the elements for workers on jobsites Menasha, WI 54952 the world over. The current lineup Elco Limited, Inc. Jon Clark is extensive and constantly growing 920-738-1500 Booth 605 including: hand protection, knee pads, [email protected] 7279 Washington Avenue South supports, footwear accessories, cooling www.faithtechnologies.com Minneapolis, MN 55439 products, warming products, hi-vis Faith Technologies is a full service Supplier of hand protection. apparel, lanyards, tool connectors, equipment storage systems, performance specialty contractor with a design and EMSL Analytical, Inc. work wear, portable work shelters, head engineering emphasis. Booth 813 protection, and eye protection. First Strike Safety Solutions 14375 23rd Avenue North Essentia Health Booth 424 Minneapolis, MN 55447 3241 Commonwealth Rachel Travis Booth 717 400 East 3rd Street Duluth, MN 55808 763-449-4922 Jon Langlee 800-220-3675 Duluth, MN 55805 Kim Yuretich 218-391-2259 [email protected] [email protected] www.emsl.com 218-786-3391 218-786-3392 www.firststrikesafety.com EMSL Analytical, Inc. is a nationally [email protected] First Strike Safety provides confined space recognized and locally focused provider Our program specializes in the treatment, rescue standby services as well as confined of environmental, indoor air quality space entry, hazardous materials, and EMS (IAQ) and materials testing services and management, and prevention of work related injuries and illnesses, in addition to training. All First Strike Safety employees products to professionals and the general are career firefighter EMTs or paramedics. public. The company has an extensive pre-employment exams, DOT physicals, list of accreditations from leading fit-for-duty exams and disability exams. Fit For Work Drug and alcohol testing services are organizations as well as state and federal Booth 316 regulating bodies. Visit www.EMSL.com available, as well as an ergonomic staff. We can build a program to fit your needs. 17325 Bell North Drive, Suite 21 for more information. San Antonio, TX 78154 Ergo Advantage Essilor Prescription John Groves Safety Eyewear 877-348-4975 Booth 607 [email protected] 291 Lakewood Drive Booth 523 www.wellworkforce.com Amherstburg, ON N9V 248 5205 Hwy 169 North Shannon Buchner Plymouth, MN 55442 Fit For Work™ is the nation’s leader in 519-791-4989 Candy Weidholz onsite injury prevention which provides [email protected] 800-305-2108 companies with a 50% reduction in www.advantagemats.com [email protected] musculoskeletal injuries and costs in over www.essilorpse.com 250 locations across North America, Manufacturer of ergonomic modular addressing the incidence and costs Essilor is the leading choice for your matting, specializing in ESD, anti-slip, associated with musculoskeletal sprains prescription safety eyewear needs. We and 5 and 6 S initiatives with the best and strains. Leveraging their national have both local and national capabilities. warranty on the market. presence in combination with local roots, Ergodyne Excel Engineering, Inc. they are able to provide all of their clients the highest level of customer Booth 405 Booth 606 service while bringing an essential level 5267 Program Avenue, 2nd Floor 1021 Bandana Boulevard East, Suite 220 of sophistication, corporate support and St. Paul, MN 55112 St. Paul, MN 55108 resources to the table. 651-642-5828 Craig Thingvold 800-225-8238 763-231-8566 Glove Guard, LP [email protected] [email protected] Booth 314 www.exceleng.net www.ergodyne.com P.O. Box 946 Since 1983, Ergodyne has pioneered Excel Engineering, Inc. provides electrical Highlands, TX 77562 the development of safety products that engineering services, arc flash risk Nathan Peterson Make The Workplace A Betterplace™. assessments, and a variety of training, 281-426-2714 What started with just one product has including OSHA 10-hour training and 888-660-6133 grown into a line of top flight, battle- various NFPA70E electrical safety [email protected] trainings to make your workplace safer. www.gloveguard.com

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Glove Guard, LP is a manufacturer of regulatory bodies. We have four clinics in [email protected] safety products that are carefully and the Twin Cities as well as a complete set www.hexarmor.com uniquely designed to keep the worker’s of worksite services offerings. An industry-leading manufacturer of high PPE close by. HealthPostures performance safety products, HexArmor Hagemeyer North America/ creates technologies that push the limits Booth 218 of protection. We work closely with our Industrial Distribution Group 14310 Ewing Avenue South, Suite 100 customers to deliver solutions that will Booth 217 & 219 Burnsville, MN 55306 keep workers safe. 5251 Program Avenue Cassandra Loebrick Mounds View, MN 55112 952-873-3266 Honeywell Analytics Jeff Brown [email protected] Booth 602 612-378-7300 www.healthpostures.com 405 Barclay Boulevard 800-328-5482 HealthPostures sit-to-stand ergonomics: Lincolnshire, IL 60669 [email protected] Our bodies are made to move. Ryan Petersen www.hagemeyerna.com HealthPostures’ sit-to-stand ergonomic 847-955-8200 Hagemeyer North America is a distributor products encourage an energetic work 800-538-0363 of safety, industrial and electrical products environment and will provide a sit-to- [email protected] which also provides technical services stand ergonomic solution that will help www.honeywellanalytics.com including the repair and service of prevent and alleviate pain associated with Honeywell Analytics manufactures respiratory and instrumentation devices. sitting at work. By using HealthPostures a full line of portable gas detection We have over 100 years of experience sit-to-stand ergonomic products you will instrumentation for toxic and combustible in the distribution industry. Our highly feel energized and productive throughout gases, volatile organic compounds (VOCs) trained (Q.S.S.P. and OSHA factory- your work day. Proudly made in the USA. and oxygen. Trusted companions in harsh certified) sales professionals will consult Hestra Gloves, LLC industrial environments, BW detectors are and train your organization to ensure your designed to be small, comfortable and employees are safe while your business Booth 715 simple to use. operates efficiently in a cost effective 600 Corporate Court, Suite H manner. Golden, CO 80401 Humanscale Greg Guras Booth 111 Hastings Air Energy Control, Inc. 720-420-1557 18287 72nd Place North Booth 713 888-939-9969 Maple Grove, MN 55311 3809 Chandler Drive [email protected] Chad Dufault Minneapolis, MN 55418 www.hestrajobusa.com 651-304-0017 Doug Young Established in 1936, Hestra JOB work [email protected] 800-236-8450 gloves are designed specifically for fit, www.humanscale.com [email protected] dexterity and durability using premium A pioneer and leader in office www.hastingsair.com materials and craftsmanship. Did you ergonomics; Humanscale makes products Hastings Air Energy Control, Inc. provides know that over a million hands are injured that allow workstations to adapt to the highly efficient ventilation systems (wet on the job site annually? Work gloves are user, not the other way around. or dry dust collectors and downdraft the most important tool your hands will tables, air cleaners, environmental booths, ever use; we believe it is imperative to Hy-Test Safety Shoe Service vacuums, weld gun source capture have the BEST tool for the job. At Hestra Booth 301 & 400 systems) that enable users to comply with you’ll find over 50 styles built for most 225 East Roselawn Avenue, Suite 1 air quality codes and regulations. any work application and environment. Maplewood, MN 55117 Cold weather, waterproof, cut resistance, Jerry Long HealthPartners heat protection, etc. . . . if you need hand 651-489-1000 Occupational Medicine protection we have the perfect glove to 866-949-2345 Booth 303 fit your hand. Don’t be another statistic, [email protected] 5100 Gamble Drive, Suite 100 visit us in booth #715 or call/email to learn www.htsafetyshoes.com St. Louis Park, MN 55416 more about the Hestra JOB difference. 608-434-4701 or [email protected]. Leading distributor of occupational Kirk Hyatt footwear with over 50 brand names; 952-541-2619 HexArmor Shoemobile, retail, web and mail order. [email protected] www.healthpartners.com Booth 716 2000 Oak Industrial Drive HealthPartners Occupational Medicine Grand Rapids, MI 49505 helps its customers prevent and manage Kristin Selvius workplace disability and injury, as well 616-459-4144 as comply with OSHA/DOT and other 877-692-7677

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Industrial Scientific and lead management, industrial hygiene Kidde Fire Safety Booth 116 and facility management. Booth 428 1 Life Way Integrated Loss Control, Inc. 1016 Corporate Park Drive Pittsburgh, PA 15205 Mebane, NC 27302 412-788-4353 (ILC) Karen Fetzer 800-338-3287 Booth 613 336-684-9093 [email protected] 5985 Rice Creek Parkway [email protected] www.indsci.com Shoreview, MN 55126 www.kidde.com Mike Holmquist Industrial Scientific Corporation is the Smoke alarms, carbon monoxide alarms, 651-633-6525 world’s leading provider of gas detection fire extinguishers, key safes and Edwards 888-475-6525 as a service dedicated to eliminating Signaling. [email protected] death in the workplace by the end of www.ilci.com this century. Kinetics Noise Control/ Provides health and safety consulting, Central States Group Industrial Sunscreen fleet safety and DOT compliance, Booth 708 Booth 505 consulting/support, industrial hygiene 5104 Hillsboro Avenue North 15547 North 77th Street services, risk assessment services, New Hope, MN 55428 Scottsdale, AZ 85260 customized training and electronic loss Randy Brekke Fletcher Rich control program management solutions. 866-577-2536 480-443-9255 Interquest Detection Canines [email protected] [email protected] John Jones www.industrialsunscreen.com Booth 121 402-690-8177 8726 Beaudry Street Industrial Sunscreen is an FDA-registered [email protected] Duluth, MN 55808 manufacturer of sunscreens, hand Richard Shaffer Kinetics Noise Control is the leading cleaners, barrier lotions and antibacterials 218-591-1094 manufacturer of noise control products, designed specifically for the industrial providing engineered solutions for marketplace. Drug and contraband detection services reducing industrial and environmental using canines. noise. Central States Group teamed with Industrial Waste Services, Inc. Intrepid Industries, Inc. Kinetics Noise Control to offer noise Booth 502 and vibration solutions. P.O. Box 50680 Booth 304 Mendota, MN 55150 2305 South Battleground Road LifeLine, Inc. Michael Antolik Laporte, TX 77571-9475 Booth 409 952-474-2628 Paxton Guidroz 3510 East 28th Street 866-474-2628 281-479-8301 Minneapolis, MN 55406 [email protected] [email protected] David Matychuk www.industrialwasteservices.biz www.intrepidindustries.com 612-355-6000 Providing regulated/chemical waste Intrepid Industries, Inc. molds and sells 866-938-5433 recycling and disposal management, as industrial gravity-closing safety gates [email protected] well as in-plant safety compliance and for vertical, caged ladders; grating www.lifelinei.com training services. penetration collars (GPSs) for encircling LifeLine, Inc. represents the best of class pipe penetrations; and plastic safety in medical devices, the Zoll AED Plus Institute For Environmental hooks for hanging wires, bales and hoses and Pro! Assessment (IEA) to prevent trip hazards. Litin Paper Company Booth 207 J.J. Keller & Associates, Inc. 9201 West Broadway, Suite 400 Booth 401 Brooklyn Park, MN 55445 Booth 529 13929 Spring Lake Road Amy Satterfield 3003 Breezewood Lane Minnetonka, MN 55345 763-315-7900 Neenah, WI 54957 Tim Tompkins 800-233-9513 Michael Monson 612-963-5031 [email protected] 800-327-6868 [email protected] www.ieasafety.com [email protected] www.groundflr.com www.jjkeller.com IEA, Inc. offers comprehensive consulting Therapeutic floor mats / Acrylic poured services in environmental health and Regulatory and compliance publications, floors. safety, including OSHA compliance, newsletters and online resources; indoor air quality, training, asbestos training programs, handbooks and online interactive options. PPE and signage for all areas of operations.

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Loeffler Shoes, LLC services. Since 1946, the company has safety lockout/tagout products, software Booth 722 been a valued partner to over 25,000 and professional lockout services to 959 Payne Avenue customers. Magid helps its customers complement our full range of safety St. Paul, MN 55130 protect workers, reduce injuries and padlocks. Our exclusive line of LO/TO James Loeffler lower costs. accessories are available in custom kits, individually or in standard lockout kits 651-771-3833 Mark Enterprises, Inc. [email protected] and stations. These LO/TO products are www.loefflershoes.com Booth 818 & 820 easier-to-use, space saving, made of more 1220 Marion Lane West, Suite 5208 durable materials and effective in use. Mobile and retail safety shoe sales; Minnetonka, MN 55305 Master Lock Safety Services offers facility industrial priced. Consulting for safety Mark Hyman assessments (no charge), lockout program programs. The right footwear for the 952-544-6175 development, written lockout procedures, right job for the right fit for 50 years. [email protected] compliance training, inspections and 3M Personal Safety Division/ www.markenterprisesinc.com LO/TO audits. Our complete solutions Gel insoles for foot and back pain. services are designed to help you 3M Safety Roadshow successfully develop and implement the Booth 823 Martor USA best possible lockout/tagout system for 3M, 235-2W-70 your facility with best practices in mind. St. Paul, MN 55144 Booth 506 1235 South Kimps Court, Unit 29 The goal is for your facility to meet or Jason Kunz Green Bay, WI 54313 surpass OSHA’s LO/TO requirements. 612-419-0890 Joe Buzzell Our Field ID software offering is able [email protected] 920-662-9646 to handle your safety inspections with www.3m.com/ppesafety [email protected] mobile devices, LO/TO energy isolation The 3M Safety Roadshow is a 48-foot, www.martorusa.com procedure development and lockout fully equipped, mobile training center to procedure execution software, with more Martor USA offers the best range of showcase 3M’s industrial safety expertise info at www.fieldid.com. safety knives, blades and cutting tools and personal protective equipment. anywhere, many with unique, patented Supported by 3M’s highly credentialed Maximum First Aid & Safety safety features. Our product range technical service staff, the Safety Booth 622 includes our popular smart knives that Roadshow trailer offers scheduled, onsite 277 Coon Rapids Boulevard, Suite 410 sense loss of contact with item. events that can train approximately 25-30 Coon Rapids, MN 55433 individuals at a time indoors, and 50-75 Massaging Insoles Michael Smith concurrently outdoors. Depending on 763-780-1406 the topic, the presentations are created Booth 209 [email protected] 842 Birch Court for an audience of industrial hygienists, www.maximumfirstaid.com Somerset, WI 54025 safety and plant professionals, business Mike Hammer Since 1990, Maximum First Aid & Safety owners, engineer, instructors, and PPE 612-750-4667 has developed programs to benefit our users. Our goal is to provide up-to- [email protected] customers’ every need, by customizing date and relevant technical information, www.massaginginsoles.com our first aid and safety services to meet industry best practices, and potential each company’s requirements. We safety solutions. Live demonstrations We manufacture and distribute one are dedicated medical professionals include fall protection, grinding, welding, of the world’s finest glycerin-filled, providing quality essential lifesaving powered and supplied air, eyewear fitting, therapeutic, massaging insoles. Wonderful knowledge through prevention and hearing, reflective. New to the 3M Safety performance, very versatile, easy to care education in emergency care skills. Roadshow in 2016 is 3M Capital Safety’s for, and durable; liquid-filled massaging (DBI-Sala) broad array of fall protection insoles fit in all footwear, great for every Med Compass and confined space equipment. activity. Made in the USA; includes two- Booth 500 year full replacement warranty. 7841 Wayzata Boulevard, Suite 214 Magid Master Lock Company, LLC Minneapolis, MN 55426 Booth 508 Pete LoPresti 1300 Naperville Drive Booth 212 952-542-9333 Romeoville, IL 60446 14751 Twin Ponds Curve 800-205-8729 Nsenga Thompson Savage, MN 55378 [email protected] 773-289-1289 Justin Kronmiller www.medcompass.net [email protected] 612-242-6896 Since 1985, Med Compass has www.magidglove.com [email protected] www.masterlocksafety.com been offering OSHA compliance for Magid is America’s leading manufacturer, www.fieldid.com occupational hearing tests, medical distributor and direct supplier of personal respiratory clearance, respirator fit tests, protective equipment (PPE) and safety Master Lock offers a complete line of

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vision testing, plus SCBA/HAZMAT Midwest Special Instruments www.minnesotasafetycouncil.org/nets/ physicals – all at your doorstep! Med Booth 504 index.htm Compass has the most experienced 12302 Princeton Avenue South A private not-for-profit organization personnel to analyze documentation. Savage, MN 55378 dedicated to getting traffic safety Along with our field technicians we Matt Williams information into the hands of employers. bring the total package, collecting and 952-230-6353 analyzing information to insure you stay 800-328-6709 Minnesota Occupational Health in compliance with OSHA. Wellness [email protected] Booth 615 programs and sound surveys round out www.midwestsi.com Saint Paul | Eagan | Blaine our services. Experience stress-free and 1661 St. Anthony Avenue timely testing at a time convenient for you. Sales and service of audiometers, spirometers, vision screeners, breath St. Paul, MN 55104 Med Compass Trailer alcohol testers and respirator fit testers. Bob Weeks 651-245-5041 Booth 630 Minnesota Department of Labor [email protected] 7841 Wayzata Boulevard, Suite 214 www.mohonline.com Minneapolis, MN 55426 and Industry, Occupational Safety Robert Lahr / Pete LoPresti and Health Division (MNOSHA) Unmatched services and clinical 952-542-9333 Booth 117 expertise: Our core services include [email protected] 433 Lafayette Road North, Suite 400 pre-placement physicals (scheduled within 24 hours of your call); vision and Check out our NEWEST mobile St. Paul, MN 55155-4307 Lorinda Floding-Huss hearing tests; isokinetic testing using occupational test trailer and find out how cost reduction technologies (CRT) we can help you manage your hearing 651-284-5050 877-470-6742 equipment; respirator clearance exams; and respiratory clearance programs. With DOT exams and re-certifications; work eight mobile units serving the Upper [email protected] www.dli.mn.gov simulation, including lift testing; TB Midwest, we are able to schedule a time tests; vaccinations; full laboratory testing that is convenient for you with no added Minnesota Department of Labor & services; hazmat material exams and charges, such as mileage and fuel. Come Industry, Occupational Safety & Health much more. see why we are the largest Minnesota- (MNOSHA) is a federally approved state based provider serving the upper plan program, providing enforcement, MnSCU Safety Training Group Midwest since 1985. consultation and outreach services to Booth 113 & 115 employers and employees throughout Michelle Taylor/B & B/Incentives 13100 College View Drive Minnesota. Eden Prairie, MN 55347 Booth 507 Minnesota Department of Labor Anne Mathiowetz 13 Echo Lake Boulevard 952-995-1314 Mahtomedi, MN 55115 and Industry, Workplace Safety Michelle Taylor Consultation The Minnesota State Colleges and Universities (MnSCU) Safety Training 651-779-7101 Booth 525 [email protected] Group is comprised of 10 MnSCU 443 Lafayette Road North Colleges collaborating and sharing Complete line of products for safety St. Paul, MN 55155 resources and knowledge for customized industry including wearables, safety 651-284-5060 safety training across Minnesota. This awareness items, safety incentive awards Upon request, employers can use this partnership allows for excellent quality and much more! free consultation service to find out and consistency of training throughout Midwest Safety Counselors, Inc. about potential safety and health hazards Minnesota’s businesses and industries. at their worksites, improve their safety Booth 406 management systems and even apply for MRA – The Management 379 Bridgepoint Way a safety grant of up to $10,000 to abate Association South St. Paul, MN 55075 safety hazards. Booth 814 Kasha McLay 9805 45th Avenue North 651-451-2260 Minnesota Network of Plymouth, MN 55442 [email protected] Employers for Traffic Safety Danielle Baumchen www.mscsafety.com (NETS) 763-253-9100 Distributor of all PPE as well as technical Booth 329 800-488-4845 services (drug testing, fit testing). We 474 Concordia Avenue [email protected] also have safety consultants on staff to St. Paul, MN 55103 www.mranet.org write written programs. Lisa Kons Founded in 1901, MRA – The 651-228-7330 Management Association, is a not-for- 800-444-9150 ext. 330 profit employer association that serves [email protected] more than 4,000 employers throughout

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the Midwest. We help members create Cynthia Henderson North Memorial high-performing teams and successful 763-785-7761 Occupational Medicine workplaces. Members can address [email protected] Booth 108 their unique needs from over two www.multicare-assoc.com 3300 Oakdale Avenue dozen services that run the gamut from Mulitcare Associates Medical Centers Robbinsdale, MN 55422 recruiting and engaging employees, offers a full service occupational Kathy Oppel affirmative action, reference and medical facility, providing treatment of 763-520-5200 background investigations, to training on work- related injuries, physicals, DOT [email protected] human resource topics, business skills, exams, drug and alcohol testing, second www.northmemorial.com management and leadership effectiveness. opinions and fitness for duty evaluations. North Memorial Occupational MSA National Dizzy & Balance Medicine is a leader in the delivery of Booth 118 Center, LTD occupational health services. Personal communication between healthcare 4633 Stonecliffe Drive Booth 403 Eagan, MN 55122 providers and employers, high quality 6700 France Avenue, Suite 300 Scott Johns patient care for injured employees and Edina, MN 55435 651-260-3166 a broad understanding of the workers’ Jennifer Ginkel 800-672-2222 compensation system make us the 952-345-3000 [email protected] preferred provider of employers large [email protected] www.msasafety.com and small, national and local. North www.StopDizziness.com Memorial Occupational Medicine has MSA makes and markets respiratory National Dizzy & Balance Center, LTD is five clinic locations conveniently located protection; gas-and-flame detection a unique outpatient system specializing across the Twin Cities area with services instruments; head, eye, face and in the diagnosis and treatment of that include drug and alcohol testing, hearing protection; fire and police dizziness, vertigo, balance disorders and DOT examinations and pre-placement helmets; fall protection; thermal imaging concussions. NDBC additionally provides examinations. No appointments are cameras; ballistic protection and mining electronic hearing protection devices, necessary to be seen in our Occupational equipment, with a national network of custom ear plugs, and fully digital Medicine Clinics. trained distributors. amplification devices. Onsite Medical Service, Inc. MSDSonline Nightstick by Bayco Booth 509 Booth 429 Products, Inc. P.O. Box 528 350 North Orleans Street, Suite 950 Delano, MN 55328 Chicago, IL 60654 Booth 617 Bob Ewing Compliance Expert 640 South Sanden Boulevard 763-972-2281 312-881-2000 Wylie, TX 75098 877-972-2281 888-362-2007 469-326-9400 [email protected] [email protected] 800-233-2155 www.4hearingtest.com www.velocityehs.com [email protected] www.mynightstick.com We bring all the services of a professional VelocityEHS, through its MSDSonline clinic to your curbside in state-of-the- brand, is the leading provider of chemical Nightstick offers an array of all class, art mobile medical vans. Occupational management solutions that help all division, all group intrinsically safe hearing and respirator clearance customers meet global EHS regulatory portable lighting products. examinations. Quantitative and requirements (e.g. OSHA HazCom Nokomis Shoes qualitative fit testing. Complete Haz-Mat/ Standard, GHS). MSDSonline gives SCBA physicals, vision screening and employers an easy way to provide right- Booth 122 on-site DOT physicals. Currently assisting to-know access to SDSs, create workplace 6600 Bass Lake Road over 650 companies in MN, WI, ND and labels, manage chemical inventories Crystal, MN 55428 SD; please call 1-877-972-2281 for a and cross reference chemicals against Scott Simms reference near you. All results reviewed regulatory lists. Backed by unparalleled 763-350-5430 by a board-certified occupational health customer support, MSDSonline and the [email protected] physician or doctor of audiology. suite of VelocityEHS solutions are trusted www.nokomisshoes.com by millions of users from every industry. Shoemobile service covering Minnesota, Onsite Medical Service Trailer South Dakota, Iowa and Wisconsin; Booth 809 Multicare Associates Minnesota’s largest independent P.O. Box 528 Medical Centers distributor of safety footwear. Delano, MN 55328 Booth 524 Bob Ewing 1835 West County Road C 763-972-2281 Roseville, MN 55113 877-972-2281

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[email protected] Sarah Heikes England [email protected] www.4hearingtest.com 320-532-3126 www.rcbremer.com Please tour our new 42’ mobile audiology [email protected] R.C. Bremer Marketing is a manufacturers trailer, located to the right as you enter www.pacificandmaine.com representative firm specializing in the show floor. Get a free hearing test Pacific & Maine has everything to stay the sales and marketing of industrial, and experience for yourself why our vans safe on the job, from fire retardant commercial, fire, and safety products. are so quiet. garments to high visibility clothing. We outfit American’s energy producers. Reality-Based Leadership – On-Site Solutions Cy Wakeman, Inc. Physical Therapy Philips Healthcare Booth 714 Booth 213 Booth 528 20330 Veterans Drive, Suite 1 6812 Hemlock Lane 3000 Minuteman Road Elkhorn, NE 68022 Maple Grove, MN 55369 Andover, MA 01810 David Delgado Melissa Barrows Gill, P.T. Mark Johnson 402-763-8963 612-501-4753 800-453-6860 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] www.realitybasedleadership.com www.healthcare.philips.com www.onsitesolutionspt.com The Reality-Based philosophy hardwires We provide on-site injury prevention AEDs for home, business and professional accountability and helps employees for overuse and sprain/strain injuries. medical responders. ditch the drama at work. We provide Prevention services include education on leadership and employee training, proper techniques at work to avoid injury, ProtectEar USA certification courses, inventive work station and work task evaluation Booth 816 engagement surveys, interactive virtual injury assessment with plan, and return- 681-7789 134th Street learning programs and much more. to-work planning. On-Site Solutions also Surrey, B.C. V3W 9E9 provides physical therapy at the job site Sheri Siciliano Red Wing Shoe Company by incorporating traditional physical 604-599-1311 Booth 423 & 522 therapy with specific job-related tasks, 800-520-0220 2210 Chancery Street South in order to return an employee back to [email protected] Moorhead, MN 56560 work quicker and safer. We specialize in www.protectear.com Jerry Maritato functional job analysis, functional capacity The smartest hearing protection in 651-764-1524 evaluations and pre-employment screens. the world! At Custom Protect Ear [email protected] (CPE), we are hearing loss prevention www.redwingshoe.com Orthology program specialists. CPE manufactures With over 100 years of experience Booth 402 breakthrough hearing protection you making purpose-built work boots and 2119 Cliff Road can hear through and communicate shoes, Red Wing Shoes is your trusted Eagan, MN 55122 connections to all radios. source for high quality footwear with the Susan Robertson fit, features and services you demand. 651-688-7227 Rambow, Inc. We offer retail locations as well as mobile [email protected] Booth 325 truck service for a hassle-free approach. www.orthology.com 1000 Rambow Parkway Orthology industrial rehab services New London, MN 56273 Rescue Resources, Inc. provides employers with all-inclusive Jon Rambow Booth 312 state-of-the-art industrial rehabilitation 320-354-2570 8734 Logan Avenue South services from pre- to post-injury. We offer 800-472-6269 Bloomington, MN 55431 employers and insurers everything they [email protected] Kurt Gensmer need to fully serve workers’ compensation www.rambow.com 952-888-3522 cases—and help prevent workplace Screen print, embroidery, promotional [email protected] injuries including: job analyses, post-offer products, online solutions, graphics, www.rescueresources.com evaluations, ergonomic evaluations, incentives and awards. treatment sessions, work conditioning, Rockwell Automation ergonomic assessments and functional R.C. Bremer Marketing Booth 305 capacity evaluations. Associates, Inc. 651 Campus Drive New Brighton, MN 55112 Pacific & Maine Booth 223 & 322 3851 20th Avenue South Troy Neurauter Booth 706 Minneapolis, MN 55407 612-643-4400 P.O. Box 250 Kim Falk [email protected] Onamia, MN 56359 763-213-4146 www.rockwellautomation.com 888-621-4014

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Rockwell Automation is the world leader Sanford OccMed [email protected] in industrial safety, providing functional Booth 501 www.sitehawk.com solutions for machine, process, and 3838 12th Avenue North SiteHawk is a leading innovator in electrical safety applications. Our solutions Fargo, ND 58102 chemical data management and include a comprehensive portfolio of Dale Larson compliance solutions offering a complete products and systems, and a breadth 888-600-2378 approach to SDS management, chemical of services that cover the five steps of a [email protected] inventory tracking, and product safety lifecycle including risk assessments, www.sanfordoccmed.com sustainability initiatives. Organizations verification/validation, LOTO, and TUV in virtually every industry worldwide Functional Safety training classes. Sanford OccMed clinics offer injury care and injury prevention services, DOT and utilize SiteHawk solutions to manage Safety Products Group – non-DOT physical exams, drug testing their hazard communication programs, meet EHS compliance initiatives, manage BlueWater & FabEnCo and other various employer-needed services. Our Mobile Services Division chemical inventories and chemical data, Booth 815 offers WellU, our on-site nursing services publish safety data sheets, and keep 4064 Peavey Road program, hearing conversation services, workers safe throughout the organization. Chaska, MN 55318 biometric health screening services, and Visit us online at www.SiteHawk.com. 952-448-2935 first aid and safety supplies. Our Fit for 866-933-2935 Slick Safety, LLC Duty program offers clients on-site job [email protected] analysis and development of functional Booth 225 [email protected] job descriptions and can be used for pre- Glenwood, MN www.bluewater-mfg.com placement and post injury assessments. Tim & Shannon Petersen www.safetygate.com Sanford OccMed has seven clinics in 218-731-3643 The best brands in collective safety the tri-state area and is part of Sanford [email protected] since 1972. For unrivaled assurance of Health, the largest rural, not-for-profit www.slicksafety.com workplace OSHA fall compliant safety, healthcare system in the nation. On-site construction mobile safety turn to Safety Products Group for training. industry-leading solutions and expertise. SHOWA The brands of SPG offer companies the Booth 114 Sole Essentials highest levels of passive fall protection 15668 Danville Avenue Booth 628 worldwide with roof edge railing systems Rosemount, MN 55068 111 Kellogg Boulevard, Suite 2701 and gate solutions that adhere to Troy Boeckman St. Paul, MN 55101 demanding regional safety standards. 651-491-9519 Lamar Hudson Our American-made solutions are offered [email protected] 651-298-0652 directly and by an extensive network of www.showagroup.com 888-847-6531 distributor consultants offering on-site SHOWA is a powerhouse in the hand [email protected] roof rail system design and configuration protection industry. Manufacturing more www.soleessential.com to assure OSHA regulations are met. For than 1,800 glove choices for use in every the most advanced and practical safety SOS Leak Repair industrial and medical category. Check solutions in the most demanding industrial out www.showagroup.com for more Booth 608 and commercial environments, depend information. P.O. Box 7282 on SPG — the global leaders in safety for Duluth, MN 55807 over 40 years. For more information, visit Silva Non-Skid Solutions Jim Carter www.safetyproductgroup.com Booth 810 218-626-3917 office 218-390-5276 cell Safety Rail Company E7064 Knopp Road Manawa, WI 54949 [email protected] Booth 719 Allen Hildebrand www.sosleakrepair.com 4244 Shoreline Drive 920-205-4075 For more than three decades, SOS Spring Park, MN 55384 [email protected] Leak Repair has been solving industrial Jim Sidla pipe repair problems, preventing plant 952-777-1732 Peel and stick, anti-skid products, uses shutdowns, increasing plant efficiency 888-434-2720 in marine, industrial and public. and eliminating workplace hazards. [email protected] SiteHawk www.safetyrailcompany.com Superior Equipment Supply Booth 205 Safety Rail Company manufactures an 709 Nissan Drive Booth 718 extensive line of fall protection products Smyrna, TN 37167 14033 Commerce Avenue Northeast, that engineer away the fall hazard. Safety Jason Massey #346 railings, skylight guards, safety gates and 615-459-0064 Prior Lake, MN 55372 ladders are just a few of the passive fall 877-483-4295 protection systems we manufacture.

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Kim Attema Solutions units offer multiphasic exams, trends of safety frames. Dependable 4-5 844-438-3222 hearing, PRT and fit test, EKG, X-ray, day service on most prescription orders. [email protected] vision and lab blood tests. www.superiorcep.com W.P. & R.S. Mars Company Trav’s Outfitter We sell restoration equipment; Booth 323 & 422 dehumidifiers, carpet blowers, hi vis Booth 307 & 309 215 East 78th Street pop-up tents and safety clothing. 515 10th Street, Northwest Bloomington, MN 55420 Watertown, SD 57201 Rick Palmer Sure Stop Floor Safety, Inc. Troy Manley 952-884-9388 Booth 203 605-882-1739 800-862-6093 1065 63rd Avenue Northeast 866-508-5894 [email protected] Minneapolis, MN 55432 [email protected] www.marssupply.com Jon Dahl www.travsoutfitter.com The Mars Company is a regional 763-571-1769 Largest selection of safety shoes in the distributor of safety products and [email protected] Midwest; shoemobile services covering supplies. We offer some of the best- www.surestop.com MN, WI, IA, ND and SD! known brands of personal protective equipment and facilities identification Sure Stop Floor Safety, Inc., is your UL EHS Sustainability outsource for floor safety solutions, products around. Names such as 3M, products and installation. For over 29 Booth 812 Ansell, BW Technologies, ShowaBest, years we’ve continued to grow and 5000 Meridian Boulevard, Suite 600 Capital Safety, Brady, Honeywell North maintain strong relationships with clients Franklin, TN 37067 Safety and Ergodyne, to name a few, through proactive analysis of solutions Joy Haynes are available at Mars. We also provide to floor safety. We have invested in the 888-202-3016 training in the areas of right-to-know, proven resolutions to slippery surfaces [email protected] fall protection, confined space entry, with creation and installation of new www.ulworkplace.com respirator fit testing, eye protection, arc products. We guarantee to create safe UL Workplace Health & Safety is part of flash, lockout/tagout and others. Please working and walking surfaces for you, the UL family, a trusted name for more contact us and see for yourself that when your employees, and customers. than a century. We specialize in providing it comes to safety . . . “The Best Service software products to support online on Earth Comes From Mars.” Tailored Injury Prevention safety training, safety management and Solutions, Inc. (TIPS) occupational health. W.W. Grainger, Inc. Booth 609 Booth 704 21010 Commerce Boulevard, Suite B Veolia 4444 Round Lake Road Rogers, MN 55374 Booth 110 Arden Hills, MN 55112 Maria Sall 3230 101st Avenue Northeast Scott Fernholz 763-428-9280 Blaine, MN 55449 320-333-4094 [email protected] Aaron Uecker [email protected] www.tipsprevention.com 612-804-9280 www.grainer.com 800-255-5092 Tailored Injury Prevention Solutions, Inc. W.W. Grainger, Inc. (Grainger) is a [email protected] (TIPS) provides on-site soft tissue injury distributor of maintenance, repair, and www.veolianorthamerica.com prevention and wellness. We develop operation (MRO) supplies. Grainger’s and deliver loss containment solutions Chemical waste management services. safety offerings includes services and tailored to the companies and individuals resources to help keep people safe and we serve. Walman Optical healthy while operating safer facilities. Booth 318 T K Group, Inc. 801 12th Avenue North Zee Medical Service Booth 214 Minneapolis, MN 55411 Booth 404 1781 South Bell School Road Jeffery Marcella 701 Cliff Road Rockford, IL 61016 612-819-8096 Burnsville, MN 55337 Ron Compton 877-863-2759 Gary Cook 815-332-3460 ext. 354 [email protected] 952-890-1321 [email protected] www.walmanoptical.com [email protected] www.tkontheweb.com Walman Optical is an industry-leading www.zeemedicalservice.com T K Group conducts mobile hearing provider of occupational eyewear and is First aid, safety services. testing nationwide in 10 station units. dedicated to manufacturing the highest- Our On-site Occupational Health quality lenses combined with the fashion

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Protecting Children in Your Home: The Facts

children die each year from an injury in 2,200 the home. go to the emergency department for the kinds 3.5 Million of injuries that commonly happen in homes.

3 in 10 parents surveyed A separate survey found that 73% of 1 in 8 respondents say they with a toddler say they keep parents say they place items in the have left their young child medicines and cleaning crib with their baby, including alone in a bathtub for 5 products on a low shelf or blankets, bumpers and stued minutes or longer. unlocked cabinet. animals–all of which can be suocation hazards. 819 infants under Poison centers age 1 su ocated answer more than or strangulated in 1 million calls a bed in 2013. year about a child under age 5. Drowning is the leading cause of 14% of parents surveyed 48% of parents surveyed say injury-related say they never check their they haven’t secured TVs and death in the home smoke alarm batteries. furniture to prevent them for children ages from tipping over. 1 to 4.

Yearly, more than Working smoke 93,000 children alarms reduce the under age 5 are risk of dying in a seen in EDs for home ﬁre by half. stair-related injuries.

Top Tips for a Safe Home Give young children your full and undivided attention when they are in the bathtub or around water. Check smoke alarm batteries every six months to make sure they are working. Keep cribs clear of objects, and make sure babies sleep alone, on their backs, and in a crib every time they sleep. Install safety gates to keep children from falling down staircases and window guards or stops to prevent falls from windows. Keep all medicine up and away, even medicine you take every day. Be alert to medicine stored in other locations, like pills in purses, vitamins on counters, and medicine on nightstands.

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pool operator or hotel management immediately. • Check to make sure your pool or hot tub’s drains are compliant with the Pool and Spa Safety Act. Be Prepared! Learn CPR • We know you have a million things In the Swim – Safely! to do, but learning CPR should be on the top of the list. It will give you Whether it’s a trip to the beach or a dip in the community or backyard tremendous peace of mind. pool, here are a few tips to ensure that swimming is safe as well as fun! Sources: Safe Kids Worldwide; Abbey’s Hope No Substitute for Active prevent a child from wandering Supervision into the pool area unsupervised. SUMMER SAFETY: • Actively supervise children in and • When using inflatable or portable RESOURCES TO SHARE around water — including pools, spas, pools, remember to empty them We have the information you need to lakes and water parks — giving them immediately after use. Store them keep summertime activities safe and your undivided attention. upside down and out of children’s enjoyable for your employees and their reach. families! See summer safety resources at • Remain within arm’s reach of infants minnesotasafetycouncil.org/workplace/ or toddlers when they’re in or Check the Drains summerSafetyResources.cfm. around water. • Educate your children about the Topics include: • We all feel the need to multi-task, but dangers of drain entanglement and Water Safety this is the time to avoid distractions entrapment and teach them to never Bicycle, Skating, Scooter Safety of any kind. play or swim near drains or suction Pedestrian Safety • Learn about the Water Watchdog outlets. Pools that pose the greatest Motor Vehicle Safety Program; download a Water Watcher risk of entrapment are children’s Home and Yard Safety card here. public wading pools, in-ground hot Weather and Outdoor Safety tubs, or any other pools that have Extra Steps Around Pools flat drain grates or a single main For strategies and information to • Make sure backyard pools have four- drain system. support off-the-job safety efforts at your workplace, contact Erin at erin. sided fencing that’s at least 4 feet high • If you spot a loose, missing or [email protected]; and a self-closing, self-latching gate to broken drain cover, report it to the 651-228-7314/800-444-9150.

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The information in the Memo to Members is compiled from sources believed EDITOR to be reliable. We’ve exercised reasonble care to assure its accuracy, but make Ann Kulenkamp no guarantees. The Minnesota Safety Council makes no representation or EDITORIAL ASSISTANT guarantees of results and assumes no liability in connection with the information Kristy Zack contained in the Memo, including whether such information or suggestions are appropriate in all circumstances. Statements attributed to other sources do not DESIGNER 474 Concordia Avenue necessarily reflect the opinion or position of the Minnesota Safety Council. Melissa Litecky Saint Paul, MN 55103 Phone: 651-291-9150/ 800-444-9150 minnesotasafetycouncil.org Fax: 651-291-7584