SAFETY FIRST
The OSHA Council is an organization of member companies with an interest in safety and health awareness in the workplace. Representatives meet for breakfast monthly to update themselves on regulatory changes and hear from fellow safety professionals with other companies. The Council provides a great opportunity for networking with other safety directors, human resources personnel, plant managers and members of plant safety committees to share expertise, learn from each other and exchange best safety practices.
Any Chamber member may send one or more representatives to the monthly breakfast meeting, but reservations are required.
MISSION
To promote safety and health in the workplace through a professional forum and networking with the goal of exchanging knowledge, expertise and best practices.
ACTIVITIES
- Inform members on the latest actual and proposed changes in OSHA regulations and legislation at the national and state levels
- Conduct monthly breakfast meetings with presentations on subjects relative to occupational safety and health
- Provide training on basic OSHA regulations and programs through 10- and 20-hour voluntary compliance seminars
- Coordinate with the Environmental Council to sponsor an annual conference
- Coordinate with CBE (Center for Business Excellence) to provide health and safety assistance to local businesses
Council Meeting Time: (September – May) 3rd Wednesday 7:30 am
Council Chair: Steve Yaw, NIBCO
Board Liaison: Dave Gurizzian, Kem Krest
Staff Liaison: Merritt Dilts
OSHA Council Breakfasts are open to all Greater Elkhart Chamber members
2020-2021 OSHA Breakfast Program Schedule
2020
Sep 16: The Latest on COVID-19 OSHA Directives
Oct 21: Fire Prevention
Nov 18: Workplace Violence/Harassment
Dec 16: Safety Incident Investigations
2021
Jan 20: CfreativeSafety Training Strategies
Feb 17: Emergency Action Planning
Mar 17: OSHA Inspections/Audits (What to expect when OSHA visits)
Apr 21: Lock Out Tag Out (Lock Tag Try) Program Best Practices
May 19: Annual IOSHA Update
2021 Event and Training Schedule
February 2-3, 2021
10 Hour OSHA Voluntary Compliance
March 2-3-4, 2021
20 Hour OSHA Voluntary Compliance
April 15, 2021
Safety Conscious Supervision Workshop