From the National Office/DEP/Office of Health Enforcement: A set of 50+ FAQs for the silica in construction standard has now been posted to the Silica Safety and Health Topics page. Link: www.osha.gov/dsg/topics/silicacrystalline/construction_info_silica.html
The Governor of Vermont and the Vermont Department of Labor (VDOL) annually recognize Vermont companies that have made outstanding achievements in workplace safety and health. Sponsored by the Governor’s office since 2005, the Governor’s Award for Outstanding Workplace Safety is the highest honor given by the State of Vermont to recognize an employer’s commitment to excellence in workplace safety and health. Award categories may include: small, medium, and large businesses with recognition of all business sectors including municipalities and agricultural […]
MSA has issued a Safety Advisory for it’s Green Colored V-Gard® Protective Caps (Hard Hats) For hard hats manufactured during April, May, September, and October of 2017. Please click on link below for more information from MSA. MSA_HardHat_UserNotice_18020-04
Hot Weather Health Advisory The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory for the Champlain Valley beginning Saturday, and for all of Vermont for Sunday and Monday. High temperatures are forecast to be in the 90s in many locations from Saturday through most of next week, with the forecasted heat index exceeding 100 degrees F on Sunday and Monday. This level of heat is rarely experienced in Vermont, and will increase the risk for heat illnesses or exacerbate pre-existing […]
The Vermont Commission on Women Listening Project wants to know! What are the most important issues facing women in Vermont, according to your own experience or from what you can see? Please help VCW gather this information by taking a short survey (5-10 minutes max). Anything you share will help them understand how they can best help women in Vermont. Your answers to the survey are completely anonymous and confidential, and they welcome responses from anyone (not just women). Here’s the […]
The VERMONT SAFETY AND HEALTH COUNCIL’s new website address is http://vshc.net/ For a variety of reasons VSHC lost the .org domain name. Therefore, the website has been converted to VSHC.net The site is up and working, but there will be a few issues to work out as the site is transferred to the new domain. The dot.org e-mail addresses are no longer in service. E-mails addresses are being changed and updated, but they are not in-service yet. […]
Last call to register – Registered today before 5 pm today. New Developments in the Treatment of Injured Workers and how these Changes will Impact Employers by Mark Coleman, OTR/L; Occupational Therapist; Owner – Workability PLC This presentation will bring attendees up to speed on some recent findings in the field of neuroscience and how these findings have the potential to significantly change the way we treat and manage work place injuries. See VSHC Calendar for more info and to […]
the 2018 membership list has been posted. Please check to see if your company is listed correctly. Thanks
May 22nd in Colchester – – New Developments in Neuroscience and their Impact on Workplace Injuries –by Mark Coleman, OTR/L; Occupational Therapist; Owner – Workability PLC This presentation will bring attendees up to speed on some recent findings in the field of neuroscience and how these findings have the potential to significantly change the way we treat and manage work place injuries. See VSHC Calendar for more info and to register.
Driving Safely in Company Vehicles at 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM with Lunch included — doors at 8:30. Where ? Lyndonville Public Safety Building in Lyndonville See VSHC calendar for more info and to register.