Jeffery Small with JLG Industries presented on site issues such as ladder falls, uneven terrain, tight spaces, etc. and discussed what equipment is currently available to help solve these job site issues and minimize risks. Thank you to Tim McCarty of Clark Insurance for allowing us to utilize their space, and to Rick Galletta of Landry/French Construction for sponsoring this meetings lunch.
Sargent Corporation’s Workforce Development Trainer, Pete Parizo, presented on Sargent’s Construction Acadamy (SCA), what they do for training and development (safety and field), and their recruiting efforts to bring in younger employees into the consturction industry. Thank you to Sargent for both hosting, and sponsoring this meeting.
Former Division Direction of NFPA, Guy Colonna, presented on NFPA 241: Standard for Safeguarding Construction, Aleration, and Demolition Operations. Thank you to Sean Ryan of Turner and ASSP for working together to sponsor this month’s meeting.
Shamera Simpon, Executive Director of the American Foundation of Suicide Prevention spoke on the importance of suicide prevention in the construction industry, and Cheryl Englehardt with OHS Training & Consulting covered Mental Health First Aid. Thank you to Tim McCarty of Clark Insurance for hosting this month’s meeting, and to Arthur Drewes of IRC for sponsoring lunch.
Kevin with BrandSafway’s motorized division discussed Mast Climber safety, in addition to Jeff Lewis with Maine State Group Trust presenting on Workers’ Compensation Self-Insurance and Safety.
Thank you to N.S Giles for allowing us to use their facility yet again!
Thank you to Dan Davies of Lajoie Bros for sponsoring lunch!
Safe + Sound Week is a nationwide event held each August that recognizes the successes of workplace health and safety programs and offers information and ideas on how to keep America’s workers safe. This year Safe + Sound Week will provide resources for businesses on mental health and well-being.
Our June CSAM Meeting took place on June 19th from 10AM-1PM at the N.S Giles facility located at 46 Wrights Landing, in Auburn, ME.
Steve Campbell of Reed & Reed presented on critical lift planning, covering Load Handling Equipment and the planning considerations and practices that may apply. This presentation discussed the ANSI/ASME P30.1 standard for making Standard Lift Plans and Critical Lift Plans. The presentation also discussed cranes, soil conditions, wind considerations, rigging and wire rope considerations as part of critical lift planning.
Thank you to Kyle O’Connell and Andy Hartley with N.S Giles for hosting this month’s meeting, and to John Reed with Seacoast Scaffolding for sponsoring lunch.
Our May meeting took place on May 15th, from 10AM-1PM, at Clark Insurance in Portland, ME.
Margaret Macleod, Occupational Health Specialist, presented on heat stress in addition to Laurie Seavey with IMPACT Melanoma discussing the harmful affects that the heat/sun can have on our bodies.
Thank you to Tim McCarty of Clark Insurance for hosting this month’s meeting, and to Thomas Sutherland of AGC for sponsoring lunch!
Our April CSAM Meeting took place on 04/17 from 10AM-1PM. Danielle Barry of CMP presented on Powerline Safety, in addition to Northline Utilities Electrical Industry Crane Certification instructor discussing powerlines and cranes.
Thank you to Kyle O’Connell and Andy Hartley of N.S Giles for hosting this month’s meeting, and Michael Rice of White Cap for sponsoring lunch!
Our March meeting was held on March 20th, from 10AM-1PM at the SafetyWorks! Training Facility located in Augusta, ME.
Our topic this month was Silica. Jason Leeman with HILTI discussed the latest and greatest dust control devices, in addition to safety features. OSHA also presented during our meeting, highlighting more on the industrial hygiene factors.
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