WASC May 2023 - Fall Hazards in the Workplace
Slips, trips and falls account for over $11 billion a year in workplace injuries. Employers also have to account for the days missed by employees as a result of treating the injury, costing millions in lost productivity and higher insurance costs. Most of these incidents can be prevented by understanding what causes them in the first place and training employees on proper set-up and safe use of equipment on the job site.
On Wednesday, May 17, Eric White, Construction Safety Consultant for the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation, Division of Safety & Hygiene will present to the Wooster Area Safety Council about Fall Hazards in the Workplace.
Attendees of the meeting will learn:
On Wednesday, May 17, Eric White, Construction Safety Consultant for the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation, Division of Safety & Hygiene will present to the Wooster Area Safety Council about Fall Hazards in the Workplace.
Attendees of the meeting will learn:
- How to comply with OHSA’s Fall Protection Standards
- Determine the appropriate fall protection system and method to use for a given hazard
- A B C’s of Fall Arrest
Eric is a Construction Safety Consultant for the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation, Division of Safety & Hygiene. He has been with the Division for 23 years and in the safety field for 28 years. Prior to coming to work for the Division of Safety & Hygiene, Eric held positions with the Mechanical Contractors Association, Honda of America, OHM Corporation and worked many years as a carpenter. He holds a BS in Environmental Hazardous Materials Management/Industrial Hygiene from the University of Findlay.
Date and Time
Wednesday May 17, 2023
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM EDT
Location
First Presbyterian Church
621 College Ave.
Wooster, OH 44691
Fees/Admission
Chamber Member WASC Ticket - $20
Non-Chamber Member WASC Ticket - $25
Contact Information
Michelle Rothgery, Communications & Office Coordinator
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