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June 4, 2009 - Cleveland, OH
Safety & OSHA Compliance
Watch a mock voluntary OSHA inspection take place!
Creating a safe work environment and practicing the basic precepts of safety, both in the shop and on the job site is everyone's business! Take advantage of this 1-day seminar, presented in conjunction with OSHA, to enhance your safety program and safety awareness at your stone business. This seminar includes a focus on:
- Silica Exposure in the Stone Industry
- Slab Handling & Other Safety Hazards in the Shop
- Free Consultation Services available for Employers
- Developing a Safety & Health Program
- How to Prepare for an OSHA Inspection (includes a mock-OSHA inspection in a stone fabrication shop)
and information on other safety resources available
Instructor :
OSHA Instructors with facilitation by the MIA Staff
Target Audience :
Business owners, fabricators, & others who desire to network with fabricators.
Handout:
Coming Soon
Testimonials from Past Participants:
“It was great to hear directly from OSHA officials in a neutral setting.”
“I learned that working with OSHA’s voluntary program has so many advantages to my shop and could result in some savings with my insurance premiums.”
“The mock inspection was a nice component of the seminar.”
June 4th Agenda:
| 8:30am |
Registration/Coffee |
| 9:00am |
Welcome / About the MIA & Stone World / Class Objectives
Rob Medlock, Cleveland OSHA Area Director
Gary Distelhorst, MIA Executive Vice President |
| 9:15am |
Silica Exposure in the Stone Industry |
| 10:00am |
Safe Slab Handling Video |
| 10:15am |
Break |
| 10:30am |
Slab Handling & Other Safety Hazards in the Shop |
| 11:30am |
Free Consultation Services Available for Employers |
| 11:45am |
OSHA Compliance Video |
| 12:00pm |
Lunch |
| 12:45pm |
Bus to Fabrication Facility for Mock-OSHA Inspection |
| 1:00pm |
Mock-OSHA Inspection |
| 2:15pm |
Break |
| 2:30pm |
Developing a Safety & Health Program |
| 2:45pm |
How to Prepare for an OSHA Inspection & discussion of the tour |
| 3:30pm |
Industry Briefing / Networking:
- Q&A – Lessons Learned – Open Forum
- Industry Briefing
- Additional networking/demonstrations with attending sponsors/vendors
- Networking Reception
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NOTE: If you are unable to attend the full day event, you can attend the Industry Briefing (free of charge) and participate in the discussions, network with attending suppliers, and attend the reception. Topics will include radon in granite, industry check-off program, sustainability, accreditation, and much more. Time: 3:30-5:30pm.
Hotel / Event Site :
Sheraton Cleveland Airport Hotel
5300 Riverside Drive
Cleveland, OH 44135
Phone: 216-267-1500
Shuttle Service Available from CLE
Registration Costs :
June 4th – Safety & OSHA Compliance
$99 per person - register 3 and the 3rd registration is free after two paid registrations of $99/each
Your registration includes a packet of the following safety resources (a $225 retail value): Safety in the Stone Business Handbook, Basics of Stone Shop Safety Video, Basics of OSHA Compliance Video, Basics of Safe Slab Handling Video, and Silicosis: Incurable But Preventable Video.
Registration Reminder:
- Earn a $50 bookstore credit — MIA member companies who send two employees to a classroom seminar will receive a $50 credit for items from the MIA bookstore. Eligible companies will include those who joined MIA prior to January 1, 2009. Credit will be awarded onsite at the seminar.
- Earn two free registrations — non-MIA member companies who join prior to or during the seminar will be able to send two employees to a seminar for Free (a $498 value). For more information about membership, go online to http://www.marble-institute.com/membership/join.cfm or call 440.250.9222 (ask for Jeff Handley).
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