USF SafetyFlorida Consultation Program
Consulting Training Education “Protecting Workers and Helping Employers Profit from a Safer Workplace.”
Schedule of Events January 2016 January 29
Charlene Sitterly, Program Director
OUR MISSION:
W
February 18
Toxic Chemicals Presentation
Online
February 24
Preventing Workplace Violence for Healthcare & Social Service Workers
Tampa
illnesses and fatalities
on the job — is the primary mission of the USF SafetyFlorida Consultation Program.
Jacksonville
February 2016
orker protection — reducing injuries,
Health & Safety Education Fair
February 25— 2016 Region IV ASSE PDC 26
Tampa
March 2016 Our safety and health consultants are your key to achieving these benefits.
March 16
Temporary Workers Hazards Training
Tampa
March 23
Temporary Workers Hazards Training
Miami
They follow high and consistent standards for helping employers protect their workers.
These standards, along with their years of consultation experience, will
April 2016 April 20
I2P2 & Arc Flash Safety Symposium
Tampa
April 28
Workers Memorial Day Ceremony
Temple Terrace
help you build a workplace safety system that unites all the elements of
leadership commitment and job task procedures.
With a workplace safety system in place, you can meet production goals while maintaining the health of the
May 2016 May 3
ACFS Safety Day 2016
Orlando
May 19
Heat Illness Prevention Presentation
Online
whole employee family.
Interested in a free consultation? Visit, usfsafetyflorida.com.
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SF SafetyFlorida assists you in developing a workplace safety system.
Our consultants focus on management commitment, employee involvement and participation in order to establish a safety and health management system that works best for your business.
Role of the consultant: Help employers recognize hazards in the workplace; Assist employers in developing or maintaining effective safety and health management programs; Suggest general approaches or options for solving a safety or health problem; Identify resources available if an employer needs further assistance; Provide employers with a written report summarizing findings; and Provide safety and health training.
June 2016
Our consultants will not issue citations or propose penalties for violations of OSHA Standards. “The on-site consultation program has had a broad impact on Cable USA. It has changed the culture of our organization to that of a team. The SHARP award could not have been achieved without a team effort, and when teamwork improves, productivity and quality improve as well.“ — Devin Brock, Vice President of Operations, CableUSA
June 16
Fall Prevention Presentation Online
July 2016 July 14
Cranes in Construction Symposium
Tampa
July 30
Health & Safety Education Fair
Miami
August 2016 September 2016
August 18
Injury & Illness Prevention Webinar
Online
August 21 — 24 71st Annual Workers’ Compensation Educational Conference and 28th Annual Safety and Health Conference
Orlando
August 31 — September 4
TBA
Labor Rights Week
For training in safety & health subjects, visit usfoticenter.org.
CONSULTING TRAINING EDUCATION USF SafetyFlorida's primary purpose is to help your company prevent work-related fatalities, injuries and illnesses. In the short term, we do that by emphasizing hazard identification. In the long term, we do that by helping you develop a safety management program. If you are ready to take the next step toward safety in your business, please contact us today and request a free and confidential safety consultation. “It can help you and even save one of your employee's lives.” — Gus Cagigas, Safety Coordinator, Portside Maintenance and Repair
“Protecting Workers and Helping Employers Profit from a Safer Workplace.”
USF SAFETYFLORIDA CONSULTATION PROGRAM 13201 Bruce B. Downs Boulevard MDC56 Tampa, FL 33612 813.974.9962 phone 813.974.8270 fax 1.866.273.1105 toll-free usfsafetyflorida.com usfsafetyflorida@health.usf.edu