Join us on October 31st at the Killington Grand Resort! The Vermont Safety and Health Council, in partnership with VOSHA, Project WorkSafe, and the Vermont Department of Health, invites you to attend our 29th Annual Fall Safety Expo. This full-day event is designed for safety professionals at all levels. Whether you’re a seasoned expert or…
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To view the 2024 Annual Report please follow this link to view and download the PDF: 2024 Vermont Safety and Health Council Annual Report – Google Docs
2023 Vermont Safety and Health Council Annual Report Our team: On 29th November 2023, the Vermont Safety and Health Council had its final meeting of the year. Before we adjourned a motion was raised to add the role of Technical Advisor, the motion was carried out then the board unanimously voted Maureen Johnson into the…
About our Sessions & Speakers Psychological Safety Ross Gibson is a leadership and organizational development consultant/facilitator. As the Director, Client Services, Employee Benefits Practice at The Richards Group (TRG), Ross works with organizations to help develop positive leadership growth. Prior to working as a consultant, Ross was a senior human resources practitioner with several organizations.…
How a Vaccine Mandate Will Effect You – Part 1 How a Vaccine Mandate Will Effect You – Part 2
Ask The Expert: Fall Protection with Holly LeClair | 5/03/23
Annual report for Vermont Safety & Health Council (VSHC) – 2022 Membership updates VSHC Members – In 2022 there were 52 members. VSHC Board Members – The Board of Directors consisted of nine members, one alternate, and two liaisons, two from the Vermont Department of Labor. Applications for the 2023 Board were due November 11th, and…
Ask the Experts Ask The Expert… Record Keeping with Shawn Barth | 1/11/22 Ask the Expert.. Project WorkSafe key Players with Director Luke McCarthy | 12/20/21
Ask The Expert: Construction Job Site PPE with Holly LeClair | 5/03/22
Annual report for Vermont Safety & Health Council (VSHC) – 2021 Activities Membership updates VSHC Members – In 2021 there were 60 members. VSHC Board Members – The Board of Directors consisted of nine members, one alternate and three liaisons, two from the Vermont Department of Labor and one from the Vermont Department of…
Ask The Expert: Record Keeping with Shawn Barth
Ask the Expert: Project WorkSafe key Players with Director Luke McCarthy
VLR Safety Training – Roadside Environmental Hazards
VSHC Presents: COVID19 Creating Pandemic Toolbox
We are pleased to announce our 2021 Expo Agenda Never been to a Vermont Safety & Health Council Expo before? Here’s your chance! This full day event provides current safety and health best practices and “toolkit” topics you can bring back to your workplace. Whether it’s learning about relevant safety topics from our top-notch presenters,…
Annual report for Vermont Safety & Health Council (VSHC) – 2020 Activities
Membership updates
VSHC Members – In 2020 there were 70 members.
VSHC Board Members – The Board of Directors consisted of nine members and three liaisons, two from the Vermont Department of Labor and one from the Vermont Department of Health.
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A PDF example of the Layer of Protection Tool discussed at the 2019 Expo is available here. Thanks Amy! KennametalLayerofProtectionTool
Get ready for the 2021 Expo – Our 25th year! Don’t forget to check out the agenda.
Are you a member of the VSHC? Are you interested in getting more involved? We are looking for interested members to come and join the Vermont Safety and Health Council (VSHC) Board of Directors! The application for the VSHC Board of Directors (3-Year Term) and Board Membership Guidelines are attached. If interested, please submit applications…
VSHCExpo2019Agenda Expo2019_SessionAbstracts.pdf AboutOurSpeakers.pdf
8th Annual Vermont Safety & Health Council’s Mini Fun, golf outing Oct. 17, 2019 Tee Time: 2:30 – Williston Golf Club, 424 Golf Course Road, Williston 05495 Commitment Deadline Oct. 10, 2019 Contact Hazel Hunter at hazel.hunter@vermont.gov or 802.793.2532 Please click link below for flyer VSHCWillistonGolf2019
The Vermont Governor’s Council on Physical Fitness & Sports is seeking proposals to provide funding for the development of new community wellness initiatives, improvement of existing community wellness programs, and/or collaboration between worksites and community wellness initiatives across the state of VT. The purpose of the Community Wellness grant is to offer funding assistance with…
General Industry and Construction Standards will be addressed Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2019 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM with Lunch included (doors open at 8:30 AM) Location: District 9 – Derby VTRANS Garage 4611 US Rte. 5, Newport, VT 05855 Register for event on our Events Calendar by clicking here – Fall Protection & Equipment Demo, Newport…
The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory for Friday and Saturday (July 19-20). High temperatures are forecast to reach the low-to-mid 90s with high humidity causing heat indices to approach or exceed 100°F. Nighttime lows are forecast to stay above 70°F, making it challenging for people without access to air conditioning to find…
U.S. EPA New England has developed this document to assist ice rink owners and operators with ammonia refrigeration systems in communicating effectively with their employees, contractors, vendors, and customers about ammonia refrigeration safety. Helping facilities to minimize the risk of potential chemical releases, such as an accidental release of ammonia of o refrigeration facility, is…
Schedule: Friday June 7th 2019 10:00 to 11:00 VHSA Partners to set up displays on the tables on the lawn 11:45 AAA will lead a .8 Mile Walk up State Street “AAA Walk to End Distracted Driving” 11:00 to 2:00 VHSA partners & AAA to exhibit and engage the public…
Marijuana & Opioids in the Workplace, Montpelier – June 05 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Registration closed on May 31 – 30 People will attend
In response to growing concerns about the lack of resources and support for farm workers and families who are facing difficult economic conditions and higher rates of suicide in rural and agricultural communities, the U.S. Agricultural Safety and Health Centers are actively participating in Mental Health Month (May 2019). According to the U.S. Centers for…
The Northeast Center (NEC) is one of eleven regional NIOSH research and outreach centers dedicated to improving the health and safety of farmers, fishermen and foresters in the United States. To meet these objectives, we collaborate with organizations throughout the Northeast to identify emerging occupational health and safety issues and develop solutions to mitigate identified…
Please check the current members list (under the membership tab on top banner) to see if your company is there. If not please consider joining! If you think you have joined and are not listed, please contact us thru the Contact Us tab. Thank you and have a save day!
VHSC has updated VSHC.net Please be patient as we work thru the launch of the new site!
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…
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…
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.
ATTENTION VERMONT EMPLOYERS: Looking for ways to lift employee morale and reduce stress at work? Working to improve employee wellness by promoting physical activity and healthy eating? Establish a garden at your workplace with the help of Vermont Community Garden Network’s Green Thumbs at Work program! Who’s eligible? Green Thumbs at Work garden start-up services…
VERMONT ELECTRIC POWER COMPANY, INC. – VELCO POSITION OPENING – EXEMPT The following position is being posted as an invitation to qualified individuals to apply: JOB TITLE: Safety Manager REPORTS TO: Chief Operating Officer SALARY: Commensurate with Experience SCOPE and MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES: Provide leadership, coordination and technical expertise in the…
Please click link for the agenda 2018 Worksite Wellness Conference For more information and to Register, please click link below healthvermont.gov/2018-worksite-wellness-conference
OSHA’s New England Education’s 2018 Vermont based classes Please click the link below for the OTI classes and locations that will be offered in VT during 2018 OSHA_Ed_NE_VT Classes and locations The classes are also on the VSHC Events Calendar
Rutland Chapter 2/14 “Untangling the Web of Home/Life/Work Balance” with Jacqui Becker & Lesley Classen from RRMC 8 to 10:30 a.m. (business meeting 8 – 8:30, presentation 8:30 – 10:30) 4/11 “Understanding Workplace Violence – Do You Have All Your Ducks In a Row?” with Dan Whipple from VOSHA 8 to 10:30 a.m. (business meeting…
OSHA Accepting Electronically Submitted Injury, Illness Reports Through December 31 The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) will continue accepting 2016 OSHA Form 300A data through the Injury Tracking Application (ITA) until midnight on December 31, 2017. OSHA will not take enforcement action against those employers who submit their reports after the December…
The VT Safety and Health Council will hold the 2018 Expo on Friday October 12, 2018 at the Trader Dukes Hotel in South Burlington. Details and agenda to follow through out the year as the 2018 event is planned by the VSHC. Input for topics, speakers, and vendor is welcome! Please e-mail Maureen Johnson, President…
OSHA has extended the required electronic reporting of illness and injury records until December 15, 2018. Reporting requirements are based on size and industry type. Employers with more than 250 employees have to upload the 2016 OSHA 300, 300A, and 301s to the OSHA ITA – Injury Tracking Application – https://www.osha.gov/injuryreporting/index.html Employers with 10 –…
Vermont Occupational Safety and Health Administration (VOSHA) has posted a job for a full time Safety Compliance Officer. This job is full time with full benefits as negotiated by the VSEA and the State of Vermont. For more information and to apply please visit http://humanresources.vermont.gov/ Daniel A. Whipple, OHST VOSHA Program Manager Vermont Department of…
Genie has received reports of machine serial number labels printed with incorrect “Machine Unladen Weight” value, which could cause floor loading issues. The models affected are: S-100/S-105, S-120/S-125, and S-100HD. Please review the attached Notice from Genie on the affected models as soon as possible. Genie_UnladenWeight
Genie has determined that the Operator’s Protective Alarm (OPA) installed on any of the models listed on page 6 of the attached document is equipped with a mounting bracket that may become loose. This may cause the OPA assembly to fall off the machine resulting in a collision hazard. Please review the attached Notice from…
Just a reminder that the application for 2018 Worksite Wellness Awards is due next week on October 31st. The 2018 Worksite Wellness Award Application is now open! This application is open to all workplaces in Vermont, regardless of size or industry, and everyone is encouraged to apply! The awards are given out by the Governor’s…
Expo is Friday October 13, at the Double Tree in South Burlington – Register now, so you will not miss out!
Expo is Friday October 13, at the Double Tree in South Burlington – Register now, so you will not miss out!
VT has adopted the new OSHA 300 Electronic Recording law. The VOSHA Manager says VT employers should be prepared to enter the their 2017 data starting in January of 2018. They will enter this information in the federal portal, the State of VT does not have a separate portal. The information below is taken from OSHA’s website: Who: Establishments with 250 or more…
Ergonomics and Return to Work Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2017, Lyndonville 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM with Lunch included (doors open at 8:30 AM) At the Lyndonville Public Safety Building at the Lyndonville Fire Department in Lyndonville, VT AGENDA 9:00 AM – Welcome and Introductions 9:00 AM – 10:45 AM – Ryan Farley – Ergo…
Keene State College OTI Education Center is excited to announce we are moving our New England operations across the runway to 1050 Perimeter Road, Suite 204 in Manchester NH. We hope to serve our students and stakeholders even better with larger classrooms, an added safety learning lab for demonstrations, ample parking, and more space to…
The Governor of Vermont and the Vermont Department of Labor annually recognize Vermont based companies that have made outstanding achievements in Workplace Safety and Health. This award is the highest honor given by the State of Vermont to recognize an employer’s commitment to excellence in workplace safety and health. Sponsored by the Governor’s office since…
Please click the link below to see the latest notice from Genie Lifts. Genie Load Cell Notice
25 people are registered to attended workshop. The meeting space is now full. Registration is turned off.
Engelberth Construction, Inc. is returning to the 2017 Expo as a Silver Sponsor! The Board thanks ECI for their continued support of the VT Safety and Health Council.
Michelle S. Vicino, Customer Relations Manager II, announced that Vermont Relay (dial 711) will be a Bronze Sponsor for the 2017 Fall Expo! Thank you Vermont Relay! Vermont Telecommunications Relay Service (Vermont Relay or VTRS) is a free service for all Vermonters, connecting individuals who are deaf, deafblind, hard of hearing, or have a speech disability with users of…
Get you seat now for the Walking Working Surface Standard Update. – 3 seats remain as of August 17th.
Cabot has announced that it is returning as a Bronze Sponsor of the VSHC Fall Expo. They will provide the highly prized speaker gifts!
On August 10, Ehrmann Commonwealth Dairy LLC from Brattleboro VT announced that after being a 2016 Expo gold sponsor, they will be a Gold Sponsor of the 2017 Fall Expo being held in South Burlington Vermont on October 13, 2017. The VSHC Board of Directors is thankful for Commonwealth’s continued support!
Genie Industries has found that weld debris in the boom tubes could lead to premature and excessive wear of the upper wear pads. This excessive wear can lead to potential damage to the boom tubes and could cause the platform to drop. Please see attached notice from Genie GenieLiftSafetyNotice8317
Get your seat while you can! 3 spaces left!
Register soon, capacity of workshop is 25, currently only 14 spaces left!
NW Chapter presents a Walking Working Surface Standard Update along with a VOSHA Q & A! Limited space and filling up fast – so register now!!!
You can now register for the Fall Expo, be the first in your region to register! Payment by PayPal now an option!
The Sponsors and Vendors of the 2017 VSHC Expo can now register and pay online with PayPal! Early Bird Vendor rates apply until August 15, 2017 http://new.vshc.org/WP/membership/vendor-information-fees/
2017 Expo registration open! Agenda now available! Be the first to register – See our Event Calendar to register for the 2017 Expo – Double Tree, South Burlington – Your Lucky Day – Friday October 13, 2017
The Exertional Heat Stroke presentation given at the recent NW Chapter workshop has been posted on resource and PPT section of the website. Thank you Denise Alosa. MS, ATC.
Registration for the June 28th workshop has been closed – event is at capacity – 40 attendees ! If you have questions please contact Shauna Clifford at Shauna.Clifford@vermont.gov
If you were registered in this class please accept our apologies. We hate doing this. Please check out our schedule and advise if you would like to move to another course http://oshaedne.com/osha-501/
The presentation given about Preparing for the effects on Heat on health at the recent NW Chapter Workshop has been added to the PPT and training page of VSHC website. http://new.vshc.org/WP/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/HotWeather_Health_May19_2017.pdf
Potential for Falsely Low Blood Lead Test Results from LeadCare® Analyzers Summary The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a safety communication warning about the use of Magellan Diagnostics’ LeadCare® analyzers (LeadCare, LeadCare II, LeadCare Ultra and LeadCare Plus) with venous blood samples because they might result in falsely low test results. FDA…
Register now for May 19th the North West Chapter Lyme Disease Awareness & Heat Stress Training on Friday, May 19, 2017 from 8:00 AM to 11:20 (doors open at 7:30 AM) at Engelberth Construction’s Training Room, Colchester, VT. See VSHC Calendar for more info and to register.
NEK chapter will hold a workshop in the morning of June 28. Please see calendar for information and to register.
What is new and not so new in HR? Requirements of 2017 workshop on May 17 in Hyde Park. Click on link for more information http://vermontbiz.com/event/april/what%E2%80%99s-new-and-not-so-new-hr-requirements-2017-may-17
The 811 Poster Contest is a student poster contest that is being brought to you by the US Department of Transportation (USDOT), Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA), the National Energy Foundation (NEF) and Common Ground Alliance (CGA). This exciting contest is designed to combine artistic talent with students’ ideas on how to be safe…
on May 19th the North West Chapter will hold a Lyme Disease Awareness & Heat Stress Training on Friday, May 19, 2017 from 8:00 AM to 11:20 (doors open at 7:30 AM) at Engelberth Construction’s Training Room, Colchester, VT. See VSHC Calendar for more info and to register.
The Massachusetts Consultation Program has a job opening. Please see the following link for information: Department of Labor Standards – Industrial Safety and Health Inspector II – Lawrence https://massanf.taleo.net/careersection/ex/jobdetail.ftl?job=17000242
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Truck Driver Training: Disc 16.3 Injury Prevention
Genie was notified of a product service bulletin by Dana Corporation affecting Model 213/142 Drive Axles installed on the below referenced machines and sold as service parts replacement from July 26, 2012 to September 25, 2012. The service and parking brakes on these axles may malfunction due to improper assembly of the internal brake components. Malfunctioning service and/or parking brakes…
Cargo Tank Truck Rollover Prevention Training Video
From time to time Health and Safety Professionals either need to hire an outside organization to provide safety training, or acquire the skills to perform safety training for their company. Recently a question about Bloodborne Pathogens / Universal Precautions training was asked at one of VSHC Chapter’s meetings. Specifically, the question was about the qualifications…
What is the Globally Harmonized System (GHS)? GHS stands for the “Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals”. GHS is a system that defines and classifies the hazards of chemical products, and communicates health and safety information on labels and material safety data sheets (called Safety Data Sheets, or SDSs, in GHS). The…
Carpal Tunnel and Wrist Pain Prevention for Truck Drivers | 9/18/2012
