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INSIDE:Paul Aasen: Take Time for Teen Workers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2Member Meetings Statewide . . . . . . . .2Infographic: How Do Teen Workers Get Injured? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3OSHA News, Articles of Interest, Online Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–5
MemoMINNESOTA SAFETY COUNCIL
TO MEMBERS minnesotasafetycouncil.orgNovember 2016 Volume 48 | Number 6
New Member Benefit: Free Streaming VideosHAVE YOU CHECKED IT OUT?
Our new streaming video program for members is a hit! Hundreds of members have already taken advantage of this new resource — in fact, twice as many members signed up in September as in August!
What are streaming videos? These are training videos you can access through an online portal, watch at your leisure, and use in your training, 24/7. Through our new partnership with Aurora Pictures, you now have instant access to hundreds of videos, free of charge.
Take advantage of:
• An easy (and quick) sign-up process.
• 900+ titles (many in multiple languages) immediately available, 24/7.
• Options to purchase DVDs at a great member discount.
Reminder — our popular video library is still available to you as well.
If you have questions, contact Steve Rauh at [email protected]; 651-228-7326/800-444-9150.
WANT TO LEARN MORE? Check out our recent member webinar “Free Streaming Videos — A New Benefit to Enhance your Training,” with Steve Rauh from our Membership team — just click the “Webinars” tab in Members Only and you’ll see a link to it .
To access the program and sign up, log in to Members Only at minnesotasafetycouncil.org/MO/.
MN Workplace Safety Dashboard . . 6–7Safety Resources: AEDs; Carbon Monoxide Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . 8Training Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9–10NETS Newsletter: Are Your People Buckled Up? . . .11–12Off-the-Job . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13–14
Take Time for Teen WorkersBY PAUL W. AASEN, President, Minnesota Safety Council
Do you have teenage workers? Planning to hire them during the holiday season? Or maybe you know teen workers? Based on information from our allies at the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry, about 85 teen workers are seriously injured on the job each year (see graphic on the next page). Older, male teen workers are more likely to get hurt. What kinds of injuries? Sprains, strains, falls, events with boxes and containers — all the usual suspects.
So what does this mean for your organization if you have teen workers?
1. Train them. Make sure your training is up to par. This is hyper-critical for seasonal or temporary employees.
2. Have them do the right jobs. Make sure tasks are assigned in a way that recognizes age and physical and mental development.
3. Prevent the same-old same-olds. Slips, trips and falls are the bane of any workplace.
One in 10 teen workplace injuries is a permanent injury. If you have teens in and around your workplace, take extra time to protect them for the long run.
Member Meetings: Sharing Issues and SolutionsOur eight regional member groups gather quarterly to explore safety issues they face, occasionally bringing in an expert to participate. Recently, the Northwest Regional Group met at Industrial Finishing Services in Perham to discuss return-to-work issues and developing a relationship with local physicians.
If you have questions or comments about your membership, or an interest in joining a regional group, contact Cary Swenson, Director of Membership Services, at [email protected]; 651-228-7303/800-444-9150.
Some of the 30-plus members who attended the meeting in Perham, including (back row, fourth from right) host Steven Pinnella, speaker Lori Bradseth from Sanford OCCMED on Steven’s right, and our Membership Manager Jeff Lovig, next to Lori.
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HOW TO REACH US Minnesota Safety Council 651-291-9150/800-444-9150
MembershipCary SwensonDirector of Membership Services [email protected]
Jeff LovigManager of Membership Services [email protected]
Linda McNurlinMembership Services Assistant [email protected]
Steve RauhProduct Sales Coordinator [email protected]
Alan TerwedoFirst Aid Programs Coordinator [email protected]
Continuing EducationRegina HoffmanDirector of Continuing Education [email protected]
Jan FedoraConsultant, Occupational Safety and Health Services [email protected]
Lisa KonsCoordinator, Continuing Education [email protected]
Angie KupczakProgram Assistant [email protected]
Bill SchreinerConsultant, Commercial Motor Vehicle/Industrial Safety [email protected]
Sheila ThaoProgram Assistant [email protected]
Emily NeumanProgram Assistant [email protected]
Family Safety ProgramsErin PetersenCoordinator, Family Safety Programs [email protected]
Video LibraryAngie KupczakVideo Librarian [email protected]
AdministrationPaul AasenPresident [email protected]
Ann KulenkampDirector of Communications [email protected]
Wade SalstromManager, Administration [email protected]
Kristy ZackCommunications/Information Technician [email protected]
Vicki DacaBookkeeper [email protected]
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HOW DO TEEN WORKERS GET INJURED?A look at 259 serious injuries during 2012-2014
INJURED WORKERS’ TYPE OF WORK
76 teens worked in restaurants and other eating places
70 teens worked in retail stores
INJURED WORKERCHARACTERISTICS
59 percent were male
9 percent of the claims resulted in
permanent injuriesHOW TEENS WERE INJURED AT WORK
labor & industryminnesota department of
research and statistics
CAUSES OF TEEN INJURIES AT WORK
17%13%
11%10%Burn
Fractured bone
Bruise or contusion
Open wound
Sprain, strain, tear
TYPES OF SERIOUS INJURIES30%
9%
9%
9%
7%Slip or trip without fall
Struck by falling object
Injured by handheld object or equipment
Overexertion in lifting
Fall to same level 12%
Non-powered hand tools
Other person
Floor, walkway, ground
Injured teen worker
Boxes, bags, containers 13%
13%
10%
6%
4%
From 2012 to 2014, 259 Minnesota 14- to 17-year-olds suffered serious work-related injuries. These injuries kept them from work for more than three days.
Age of worker
17 years old60 percent
16 years old34 percent
15 years old4 percent
14 years old3 percent
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MN Adopts Workers’ Comp, Silica and Notification RulesThe Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry has adopted revised rules related to workers’ compensation, revolving around fee adjustments, and has also adopted federal OSHA’s crystalline silica rule. See the September 26 State Register for adoption notices and workers’ comp details, and the August 8 issue for more on the crystalline silica rule. Under revised rules adopted in September by Minnesota OSHA, if a citation is the result of a complaint, the person who made the complaint will now receive a copy of the citation and notification of penalty or notification of failure to abate. See the April 4, 2016 State Register for the proposed rule and the September 12 issue for notice of adoption.
Worker’s Comp Opt-Out Ruled Unconstitutional National Safety Council reports that the Oklahoma Supreme Court has ruled the state’s workers’ comp “Opt Out Act” unconstitutional. The 2013 law allowed employers to opt out of traditional, state-mandated workers’ compensation plans and provide other coverage options. Oklahoma and Texas are the only states that have provided the opt-out option, to date. In their decision, the Supreme Court justices wrote: “The Opt Out Act is an unconstitutional special law, creating an impermissible select group of employees seeking compensation for work-related injuries for disparate treatment.”
OSHA Seeks Comment on Falls in Shipyards, Standards Improvement ProjectFederal OSHA is seeking public comment and information relevant to falls in shipyards, as it considers updating related safety standards (falls in shipbuilding, ship repair, shipbreaking, and other shipyard-related employment).Specifically, OSHA is seeking comments and information on the safe access and egress of vessels, buildings, and other structures in shipyard employment, including the use of stairways and ladders; use of fall and falling object protection; and erection, use, and dismantling of scaffolding systems. OSHA has not updated its safety standards in 29 CFR Part 1915, Subpart E since adopting them in 1971. Comments are due by December 7. See the OSHA website for more information. Federal OSHA’s proposed Standards Improvement Project-Phase IV Rule, published on October 3, is part of an ongoing effort to revise provisions that may be confusing, outdated or unnecessary. It involves 18 changes to the agency’s recordkeeping, general industry, maritime and construction standards. A summary of the revisions includes issues ranging from PPE and PELs to X-ray requirements and the “vermin” classification of feral cats. OSHA will accept comments on the proposed changes through December 5.
NEW ALERTS: METHYLENE CHLORIDE AND DRILL SAFETYFederal OSHA has issued a new hazard alert on the dangers of methylene chloride after a temporary worker died from exposure to the chemical. OSHA lists a number of actions that contributed to the employee’s death:
The employer did not:
• Consider safer alternatives as a substitute for methylene chloride.
• Evaluate methylene chloride exposures prior to beginning the work.
• Evaluate and implement feasible engineering controls.
• Provide a supplied air respirator where engineering controls were infeasible or ineffective.
• Provide personal protective equipment (PPE) to prevent exposure through skin absorption.
• Train workers to recognize the hazards and the protective measures needed when working with methylene chloride.
MSHA has issued a drill entanglement safety alert to the mining community, citing the risk of entanglement in rotating machinery that is difficult to guard properly. The alert describes three deaths
related to drill entanglement and lists a number of best practices.
FATALFacts 13No. 13 – 2016
Lethal Exposure to Methylene Chloride during Bathtub Refinishing
U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration www.osha.gov (800) 321-OSHA (6742)
INCIDENT SUMMARY
Incident type: ..................................................
..................Chemical exposure
Weather conditions/Time of day: ................................................. Afternoon
Type of operation: ..................................................
..................Paint stripping
Size of work crew: ..................................................
......................................... 1
Worksite inspection conducted: ..................................................
............. Yes
Competent safety monitoring on site: ..................................................
.... No
Safety and Health program in effect: .................................................
....... No
Training and education for workers: ..................................................
....... No
Occupation of deceased worker: .................................................
.......Painter
Age/Sex of deceased worker: ................................................
.................30/M
Time on job: ..................................................
.........................................2 years
Time at task: ..................................................
...................................Daily/shift
Time employed/classification (FT/PT/Temporary): ...................Temporary
Language spoken: ..................................................
.............................. English
Union/Non-Union: ..................................................
.......................Non-Union
BRIEF INCIDENT DESCRIPTION
A temporary worker died while removing the coating from a bathtub
in a residential building. The worker was alone in a small bathroom
where he poured paint remover containing 85-90% methylene
chloride into the bathtub and began scraping. The only ventilation
was a partially open window. Two hours later, the apartment
resident found the worker unconscious and slumped over the
bathtub. The resident pulled the worker away from the bathtub
and called an ambulance. The worker was taken to the hospital,
where attempts to resuscitate him were unsuccessful. The coroner
determined that asphyxiation, combined with acute methylene
chloride toxicity, caused the worker’s death.
Likely Causes
Exposure to methylene chloride during bathtub refinishing is
extremely hazardous. In small spaces and poorly ventilated settings,
methylene chloride vapors rapidly reach toxic levels and reduce
oxygen levels through displacement. Nationwide, 17 workers died
between 2000 and 2015 while using methylene chloride paint
stripping products to refinish bathtubs.
Records show that the employer had previously taken the worker
to the hospital after a similar incident. The employer, though
knowledgeable about the chemical’s hazards, did not institute
and enforce safe work practices, or adhere to OSHA’s methylene
chloride standard requirements. The following employer actions
contributed to this worker’s death. The employer did not:
• Consider safer alternatives as a substitute for methylene chloride.
• Evaluate methylene chloride exposures prior to beginning the work.
• Evaluate and implement feasible engineering controls.
• Provide a supplied air respirator where engineering controls were
infeasible or ineffective.
Workers use a methylene chloride-based stripper
to remove paint from a bathtub prior to refinishing.
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You Have a Voice in the Workplace
The Occupational Safety and Health Act
of 1970 affords workers the right to a safe
workplace (see OSHA’s Worker Rights
page, www.osha.gov/workers). Workers
also have the right to file a complaint with
OSHA if they believe that there are either
violations of OSHA standards or serious
workplace hazards.
How OSHA Can Help
For questions or to get information or
advice, to report an emergency, fatality,
hospitalization, amputation or loss of an
eye, or to file a confidential complaint,
contact your nearest OSHA office, visit
www.osha.gov or call our toll-free
number at 1-800-321-OSHA (6742),
TTY 1-877-889-5627. It’s confidential.
More Information
OSHA standards and regulations:
www.osha.gov/law-regs.html
OSHA publications:
www.osha.gov/publications
OSHA-approved state plans:
www.osha.gov/dcsp/osp
OSHA’s free On-site
Consultation services:
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Training resources:
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Help for Employers:
www.osha.gov/employers
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Articles of InterestMaintaining Drug-Free Workplaces Where Marijuana is Legal In-depth commentary from OHS Online: With half of United States allowing some form of marijuana use, the workplace has become a hotbed of controversy when it comes to changing workplace drug policies. The author explores options for employers, while making the point that:
“The topic of ‘how much is okay’ is really a huge unknown, and not even experienced toxicologists can recommend an ‘acceptable’ level of THC. There are reasons why no impairment standards exist for marijuana that boil down to one very complicated and yet simple statement: The science isn’t there yet, and it won’t likely be anytime soon. The bottom line here is employers who choose to allow ‘some’ marijuana to be present are making an abstract choice based on their own guesswork without any scientific meaning behind it.”
Workplace Bullying and the Law Can juries, judges or courts truly help those targeted by bullies? Perhaps, according to this article from the Anchorage Alaska Dispatch News. Citing a Texas case in which an employer was cited for intentional infliction of emotional distress, among other charges, an attorney/HR consultant states, “Employers have a duty to protect employees. If they fail to control the workplace, they potentially breach their duty, leading to possible intentional or negligent infliction of emotional distress tort claims.”
Safety and Health Needs of Older Workers In a posting during the recent “National Employ Older Workers Week”, the National Institute for Occupational Safety & Health (NIOSH) Science Blog offered strategies to better support older workers, including• Encourage workplace flexibility. • Match employees’ tasks to their strengths. • Avoid or reduce lengthy, sedentary work. • Provide and design ergo-friendly work environments. • Encourage the use of teams to solve aging-associated problems. • Provide training to build worker skills and competencies at all age levels. • Proactively manage return-to-work processes and reasonable
accommodations after illness or injury absences.
Identifying Effective Safety Change Agents Who are the influencers in your organization specific to aspects of safety within your culture? How are you leveraging them to evolve the culture from within? OHS Online explores characteristics of effective change agents.
NEW ONLINE RESOURCES
Electrical Safety App A new mobile app launched by
the Electrical Transmission & Distribution (ET&D) Partnership will put best practices and safety guidelines used throughout the line construction industry into the hands of line workers in the field.
Tower Worker Video The National Association of Tower
Erectors (NATE) has released a safety video on night climbing as part of the Association’s popular “Climber Connection” campaign.
Another Opportunity, Close to Home! You’ve asked us to bring training and networking opportunities to you throughout Minnesota and we hear you! Our regional workplace safety conferences are growing with the addition of Southern Regional Safety Day, October 26, at the Courtyard Marriott in Mankato. It joins Northern Regional Safety Day, held recently in Duluth, and the Bemidji-based conference in the spring. Join us to build your knowledge and skills, strengthen your safety program and re-charge!
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FATAL OCCUPATIONAL INJURIES
In 2014, one Minnesota worker died every six days .2.3: Minnesota’s fatal occupational injury rate in 2014 .3.3: National fatal occupational injury rate in 2014 .
More than one in three fatal workplace injuries involved driving or operating a vehicle .
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Professional, scientific, and technical services
Arts, entertainment, and recreation
Accommodation and food services
State government
Retail trade
Other services, except public administration
Local government
Health care and social assistance
Administrative/Support/Waste Management
Wholesale trade
Manufacturing
Transportation and warehousing
Construction
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
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BY INDUSTRY, 2011–2014
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Loading/Unloading
Installing
Driving (Industrial/Construction vehicle)
Constructing and assembling
Driving (Auto)
Repairing
Driving (Farm vehicle)
Driving (Truck)
BY WORKER ACTIVITY, 2011–2014
Wage and salary workers Self-employed
To create greater awareness of occupational hazards, the Minnesota Safety Council, Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry (DLI) and Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) have created a workplace safety dashboard, spotlighting a number of key indicators related to worker safety and health. Part of it is presented here.
You can find the complete dashboard at minnesotasafetycouncil.org/WorkplaceSafetyDashboard.pdf
MINNESOTA WORKPLACE SAFETY September 2016
Sources: U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, in cooperation with Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry, Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries, Survey of Occupational Injuries and Illnesses; Department of Labor and Industry workers’ compensation claims database, Minnesota Workers’ Compensation Insurers Association and other sources.
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MINNESOTA WORKPLACE SAFETY September 2016
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Multiple traumatic injuries
Cuts, lacerations, punctures
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Fractures
Pain/Soreness
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HOSPITALIZATIONS
CLAIMS AND TOTAL SYSTEMS COSTS
INJURY AND ILLNESS TYPES, 2014
COST PER CLAIM
NON-FATAL INJURIES AND ILLNESSES
WORKERS’ COMPENSATIONThe number of claims has dropped since 2005, but the cost per claim has increased .
Burns Severe traumatic injuries Other hospitalizations
Lost wage benefits Medical costs*Adjusted to 2014 wage levels
Total claims Cost in billions of dollars
*Incomplete data
264/day: Number of nonfatal workplace injuries and illnesses, 2014 . 105/day: Number of serious workplace injuries and illnesses requiring time off, job transfer or other restrictions, 2014 .
Sources: U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, in cooperation with Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry, Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries, Survey of Occupational Injuries and Illnesses; Department of Labor and Industry workers’ compensation claims database, Minnesota Workers’ Compensation Insurers Association and other sources.
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OCTOBER 2016
18 Electrical Safety Train-the-Trainer PLUS 18–21 OSHA 511 OS&H Standards, General Industry 18–21 Safety Management Techniques 19 Drug and Alcohol Recognition for Supervisors 20 First Aid/CPR/AED Training 21 Defensive Driving Course, Basic (4-hour) 25–27 Emergency Response Initial Training (24-hr) 25 High Angle Rescue (Duluth Network) 25–26 Transporting HazMat and Dangerous Goods 26 Southern Regional Safety Day 27 Aerial Platform Train-the-Trainer 27 Emergency Response Initial Training (8-hr) 27 Emergency Response Refresher 28 Bloodborne Pathogens Train-the-Trainer PLUS 31 Confined Space Entry
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Outreach Trainers
14 Lockout/Tagout Train-the-Trainer PLUS 15 First Aid/CPR/AED Training 16 Electrical Safety in the Workplace: NFPA 70E 19–20 10-hour OSHA General Industry Safety and Health
JANUARY 2017
9 Right-to-Know / GHS Workshop 10–13 OSHA 510 OS&H Standards, Construction12 Defensive Driving Course, Basic (8-hour) 13 Electrical Safety Train-the-Trainer PLUS 16 Defensive Driving Course, Basic (4-hour) 17–20 OSHA 511 OS&H Standards, General Industry 17 OSHA Recordkeeping: Beyond the Basics 18 Drug and Alcohol Recognition for Supervisors19 First Aid/CPR/AED Training 20 Forklift Train-the-Trainer PLUS 23 AWAIR (A Workplace Accident and Injury Reduction
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December 5 OSHA’s New Crystalline Silica Standard
December 7 Industrial Laser Safety Operator Training
January 23 Process Hazard Analysis (PHA) 101
January 31–February 2 CHST Examination Preparation Workshop
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FEBRUARY 2017 6–7 Defensive Driving Course, Basic (8-hour) 6–8 Defensive Driving Course, Instructor Training (8-hour) 6 Forklift Train-the-Trainer 7–10 OSHA 500 Basic Instructor Course in OS&H
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January 24–27 Fundamentals of Industrial Hygiene
January 30 MSHA Annual Refresher Training
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Outreach Trainers 21–22 Transporting HazMat and Dangerous Goods 24 Forklift Train-the-Trainer 28–31 OSHA 501 Trainer Course in OS&H Standards,
General Industry 30 Defensive Driving Course, Basic (4-hour)
Mark Your Calendar! Planning is underway for the 83rd annual Minnesota Safety & Health Conference, May 16–18, 2017 at the Minneapolis Convention Center! We know you’ll benefit from all of our conference speakers, and our keynoters are sure to kick-start your day.
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Help Keep Your Employees Safe on the Road
Minnesota NETS provides resources, consultation and speakers to help employers promote traffic safety.
Questions? Contact Lisa Kons at 651-228-7330/800-444-9150; [email protected].
are your people buckled up?
It’s Just Plain Scary to Drink and Drive this HalloweenIn past years, almost half of motor vehicle traffic deaths on Halloween night have involved a drunk driver (U.S. DOT). Avoid this real-life horror show:
• Plan ahead for a safe ride home — use a designated driver, taxi or public transportation, or call someone for a ride.
• Walking under the influence can be deadly, too — have a sober friend walk you home.
• If you see a drunk driver on the road, pull over and call law enforcement.
• Don’t let friends drive drunk —take their keys and help them get home safely.
Share the information on this page and the next to raise awareness among your workforce and reduce their risks behind the wheel, on and off the job.
Find more free resources on the Minnesota NETS website at minnesotasafetycouncil.org/NETS/ ImpairedDrivingMaterials.cfm.
Seat Belts Save LivesThe statewide “Click It or Ticket” campaign runs October 14–30. It’s a great time to remind your employees — today and every day — about the importance of buckling up.
JUST A CLICK AWAY FROM LIVING ANOTHER DAYIn 2015, 91 unbelted motorists lost their lives on Minnesota roads. In a five year period (2011 – 2015), 38 percent of the 1,379 people killed while riding in motor vehicles were not wearing seat belts. And 77 percent of vehicle occupants who were ejected or partially ejected and died were not wearing a seat belt.
IT’S THE LAWMinnesota law states that drivers and passengers in all seating positions must be buckled up or seated in the correct child restraint. Under Minnesota law, officers can stop and ticket unbelted drivers or passengers. Seat belts must be worn correctly — low and snug across the hips, and shoulder straps should never be tucked under an arm or behind the back.
WHAT ABOUT OUR KIDS?Minnesota’s child car seat law says: All children must be in a child restraint until they are 4'9" tall, or at least age eight, whichever comes first. Follow the recommended steps:• Rear-facing seats for newborns to at least one year and 20 pounds; recommended
up to age two. It’s safest to keep a child rear facing as long as possible.• Forward-facing seats from age two until around age four. It’s best to keep
children in a seat with a harness until they reach the upper weight limit.• Booster seats are used after the child outgrows a forward-facing seat with a
harness. It’s safest to remain in a booster until 4 feet 9 inches tall, or at least age eight, whichever comes first.
• Seat belts are the right choice when children can sit with their back against the vehicle seat, their knees bent comfortably over the edge and feet touching the floor.
Source: MN DPS
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Structure Fire Causes, Minnesota 2015
Cooking 44%
Other 16%
Electrical 8%
Appliance 8%
Open Flame 7%
Arson 5%
Smoking 3%
Natural 3%
Most structure fires in Minnesota (77 percent) occur in homes. As in past years, cooking continues to be the top cause of fires in Minnesota, with appliance/equipment and electrical malfunction tied as the second leading cause, followed by open flame as third.
As we head into the holiday season, the potential for home fires may be increased by additional cooking, decorative lighting, candles, use of space heaters and other factors.
Find links to home fire safety resources for your employees such as fact sheets and brochures, as well as alarms and home first aid kits at minnesotasafetycouncil.org/family/fire.cfm and on NFPA’s website, nfpa.org.
Home Fire Safety, Just in Time for the Holidays
Biggest Safety Risk for Water-fowl Hunters? Drowning!
We’re in the thick of the waterfowl hunting season and the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is reminding hunters to include life jackets on their hunting gear checklist.
Each year, more waterfowl hunters die from drowning than from other types of hunting accidents. Swamping, capsizing and falling overboard are all common factors leading to these deaths, but the DNR says that in nearly all cases the hunter would have survived had they been wearing a life jacket.
For more tips and information, see the DNR website.
You Must Fight to Survive in
Cold WaterCold water immersion can
kill in several ways, and
most victims die before
they become hypothermic.
If wearing a life jacket, the
1-10-1 principle may save
your life.
1 Minute
• Get breathing under control.
Type III
10 Minutes of meaningful
movement
• Assess the situation and make
a plan.
• Perform most important
functions first, such as locating
other party members.
• Self-rescue if possible.
• Practice emergency
communications and signaling.
1 Hour (or more) of useful
consciousness
• Focus on slowing heat loss.
The Danger Zone indicates where safety precautions and
appropriate behavior (adapting H.E.L.P.) can increase your chances of
survival when immersed in cold water.
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ICE
Life Jacket Options
Hunting safety only takes a little bit of planning
and preparation. A waterfowl life jacket can go a
long way toward bringing hunters home.
• Life jacket designs have come a long way over
the years and now come in a wide variety of
styles and colors, including inflatables.
• Foam-filled life jackets keep you afloat and add
extra insulation.
Inflatable Vest Type III
• For full details on life jacket types and
requirements, visit mndnr.gov/boatingsafety or
see the Minnesota Boating Guide.
Type V
Inflatable Belt
Stop the Spread of Aquatic
Invasive Species
Protect waterfowl and habitat by helping stop the
spread of zebra mussels, faucet snails, Eurasian
watermilfoil and other aquatic invasive species (AIS).
Waterfowl hunter specific information with a video
with tips for waterfowl hunters can be found at:
mndnr.gov/invasives/preventspread_watercraft.html
For information on AIS and Minnesota laws visit
mndnr.gov/ais and trailers.mndnr.gov to learn
about any new requirements in 2015.
Boat and Water Safety
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
500 Lafayette Road
Saint Paul, MN 55155-4039
For more information, call:
651-259-5400 888-646-6367
Connect with us:
Email: [email protected]
mndnr.gov/boatingsafety
facebook.com/MnDNRBoatandWaterSafety
Upon request, this document can be made available in alterna-
tive formats for people with disabilities by e-mail or by calling the
phone numbers above.
Equal opportunity to participate in and benefit from programs
of the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is available
to all individuals regardless of race, color, creed, religion,
national origin, sex, marital status, public assistance status,
age, sexual orientation, disability or activity on behalf of a local
human rights commission. Discrimination inquiries should be
sent to the Affirmative Action Officer at Minnesota Department
of Natural Resources, 500 Lafayette Road, Saint Paul, MN
55155-4049 or the Office of Civil Rights, U.S. Coast Guard,
2100 2nd Street SW, Washington, DC 20593-0001.
Interior photos courtesy of the United States Coast Guard
Front cover photo by © Windigo Images
Inflatables and Type III vest life jacket photos provided by Stearns
Printed on recycled paper
containing a minimum of
10% post-consumer waste
and soy ink.
Copyright 2015, State of Minnesota, Department of Natural Resources 5/15-40M
WSD
Water Safety for
Duck Hunters
13 Minnesota Safety Council Memo to Members | November 2016
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EDITOR
Ann Kulenkamp
EDITORIAL ASSISTANT
Kristy Zack
DESIGNER
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MemoTO MEMBERS
The information in the Memo to Members is compiled from sources believed to be reliable. We’ve exercised reasonble care to assure its accuracy, but make no guarantees. The Minnesota Safety Council makes no representation or guarantees of results and assumes no liability in connection with the information contained in the Memo, including whether such information or suggestions are appropriate in all circumstances. Statements attributed to other sources do not necessarily reflect the opinion or position of the Minnesota Safety Council.
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Prepare for Safe Winter FunWinter in Minnesota offers many opportunities to get outdoors to enjoy cold- and snow-related activities like snowmobiling, cross-country skiing, ice fishing and more. No matter what the activity, injuries can happen if we’re not prepared. To help reduce risk, take a moment to follow a few general safety practices — use proper equipment and safety gear for the activity; know the rules; plan in advance and communicate with others regarding your whereabouts; and have adequate skills for the activity.
Visit the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources for tips about snowmobiling and ice safety, and find comprehensive winter safety resources on our website.
New Report: Sudden Unexpected Infant Deaths Often Sleep-RelatedSudden unexpected infant deaths (SUIDs) are a leading cause of infant mortality in Minnesota, and many of these deaths are related to sleep practices. A recently published article from the Minnesota Department of Health describes SUID cases in Minnesota in 2014, and opportunities for prevention.
Safe Kids Worldwide offers a helpful Sleep Safety Tips fact sheet.
Statewide Conference Targets Childhood InjuryThe eighth annual Minnesota Childhood Injury Summit, held September 22 in Vadnais Heights, brought together nearly 100 practitioners from a variety of disciplines to explore strategies and programs that can reduce unintentional injury among Minnesota’s children . The event was presented by Safe Kids Minnesota and the Minnesota Safety Council in partnership with the Minnesota Department of Health, with support from additional sponsors. Unintentional injuries (“accidents”) are the leading cause of death among children in Minnesota and nationwide .
For more information about injury prevention resources for children and families, see the Family Safety page of our website.
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