by Nikki Clark, Safety and Health Manager, Construction Safety & Health Division
Women in Construction Week (March 3-9) celebrates and promotes the role of women in the construction industry.
The National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) first held Women in Construction Week (WIC Week) in 1998, and it has grown and expanded each year since its launch 26 years ago.
This year’s WIC Week theme, 'Keys to the Future' highlights and celebrates the strength and knowledge of women. Women in construction may not travel the same path, but they have the same goals: Seeing other women achieve success and the overall safety of the construction industry.
The number of women in construction has increased nationwide since 2016, making up approximately 11% of the workforce in 2022, an all-time high, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. All employers, including construction companies, can benefit from having women on their teams.
For more information on WIC Week scheduled events, visit the National Association of Women in Construction website at wicweek.org.
The number of women in construction has increased nationwide since 2016, making up approximately 11 % of the workforce in 2022, an all-time high, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. All employers, including construction companies, can benefit from having women on their teams.
For more information on WIC Week scheduled events, visit the National Association of Women in Construction website at wicweek.org.
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MTI Level One Construction Boot Camp
March 11-14 & March 18-21
Lansing Community College, West Campus
5708 Cornerstone Drive
Lansing, MI 48917
MIOSHA will pilot our new eight-day MTI Level One Construction Boot Camp at Lansing Community College from March 11-21.
The boot camp is designed for students who have not taken any MTI courses previously and want to improve their workplace health and safety knowledge. Participants will receive a 30-hour Occupational Health and Safety Construction course card and a MIOSHA Level One Construction Safety and Health Certificate. Participants will also receive two additional electives that can be used toward a MIOSHA Level Two Construction Safety and Health Certificate.
Registration: Complete an online registration form here.
Deadline: March 6, 2024
Cost: $765 (includes class materials, lunch and refreshments)
MTI Level One General Industry Boot Camp
April 9-11 & April 23-25
Lansing Community College, West Campus
5708 Cornerstone Drive
Lansing, MI 48917
The MTI Level One General Industry Boot Camp offers resources and tools to create or enhance an effective safety and health program and highlights key MIOSHA General Industry Safety and Health Standards. Upon successful completion of the boot camp, participants will earn the MTI Level One General Industry Safety and Health Certificate and the OSHA General Industry 10-Hour card.
Registration: Complete an online registration form here.
Deadline: April 3, 2024
Cost: $720 (includes class materials, lunch and refreshments)
Contact: Carolyn Dembowski at dembowc1@lcc.edu or (517) 483-1414.
The Michigan Safety Conference is an annual two-day health and safety training event. MIOSHA staff (consultative, enforcement, and radiation safety) will teach some of the 120+ workplace health and safety classes and re-certification courses offered. All businesses in Michigan are encouraged to send their employees responsible for health, safety, and risk management operations.
April 16-17, 2024
DeVos Place, Grand Rapids, MI
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Michigan Safety Conference is a proud MIOSHA Alliance member, a formalized partnership that aims to educate and advance workplace safety and health across Michigan.
The 2024 MSC event guide includes the conference agenda, exhibitors and Tuesday and Wednesday class schedules.
Featured Class- MIOSHA CET Division
Mental Health in the Workplace
Wednesday, April 17, 10:15 – 11:15 a.m.
Sean Egan, Deputy Director, Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO)
The session will educate employers on the benefits of investing in the mental health and wellness of employees by promoting suicide prevention dialog, training, and other resources. Learn about available resources and strategies to build a culture that positively impacts employee well-being, employer bottom line, and our communities.
To register or purchase an exhibit booth, visit the Michigan Safety Conference website.
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The annual Stand Up 4 Grain Safety Week will kick off March 25 - 29, 2024. Every year, hundreds of employees are injured or die from preventable hazards while working in grain storage and handling. This year, commit to safety by making small changes in the workplace or in how tasks are performed to make a positive safety impact.
Learn more and register for free virtual safety sessions for free virtual safety sessions visit StandUp4GrainSafety.org or search #StandUp4GrainSafety on social media for event details and resources available to you.
The Stand Up 4 Grain Safety Week is offered as an OSHA Cooperative Alliance Program with the Grain Handling Safety Coalition, Grain Elevator and Processing Society and National Grain and Feed Association. The coalition developed a video safety message to illustrate how small changes can have a big impact on grain-handling safety. Changes include following critical steps for grain safety, such as:
- Turning off/locking out equipment before entering a bin or performing maintenance.
- Never walking down grain to make it flow.
- Testing the air in the bin before entering.
- Using a safety harness and anchored lifeline.
- Placing a trained observer outside of the bin in case of an emergency.
- Not entering a bin where grain is built up on the side.
- Controlling the accumulation of grain dust through housekeeping.
Get Free MIOSHA Consultation, Education and Training Help
To protect employees in the agriculture industry from fatal and nonfatal injuries, MIOSHA wants everyone to have the resources needed for a safe work environment.
Additional information related to Agricultural industry Confined Space Hazards can be found with other MIOSHA Fact Sheets at michigan.gov/mioshapublications.
Additional Resources:
Unable to attend the Grain Safety Week events? MIOSHA’s Consultation Education and Training (CET) Division offers free, confidential, statewide safety and health assistance to employers and employees.
To request your free, confidential MIOSHA consultation with NO CITATIONS and NO PENALTIES, or to learn more about other free CET services, call 517-284-7720 or submit a request online to www.michigan.gov/cetrca.
 National Ladder Safety Month, observed in March and spearheaded by the American Ladder Institute (ALI), is the only program dedicated exclusively to promoting ladder safety at home and work.
Each year, tens of thousands of injuries and hundreds of deaths are caused by ladder misuse. By providing critical guidelines and raising awareness on safe use, we can help decrease these numbers.
The “why”: Every life saved is precious
The goals of National Ladder Safety Month are to:
- Decrease the number of ladder-related injuries and fatalities
- Increase the number of ladder safety training certificates issued by ALI
- Increase the frequency that ladder safety training modules are viewed on www.laddersafetytraining.org
- Lower the rankings of ladder-related safety citations on OSHA’s yearly “Top 10 Citations List”
- Increase the number of in-person ladder trainings
- Increase the number of companies and individuals that inspect and properly dispose of old, damaged or obsolete ladders
Ladder Safety Requirements
Review ladder safety best practices and related MIOSHA rules and regulations:
There have been five work-related fatalities reported to MIOSHA in 2024. The information below shares preliminary details about the most recent fatalities reported to MIOSHA, which are believed to be covered by the MIOSH Act. The descriptions reflect information provided to MIOSHA at the initial report of the incidents and are not the result of the official MIOSHA investigations.
Preliminary summaries of the 2024 incidents:
A 25-year-old assistant yard/receiving manager was stocking merchandise with the use of an order picker truck. At some point during the task, the employee fell from the lift approximately 20 feet to the adjacent walking-working surface. The employee was transported to a local hospital and later succumbed to the injuries sustained from the fall.
A 39-year-old law enforcement officer was making a traffic stop for a suspected impaired driver. Other officers were on the scene. During the stop, a commuter vehicle struck two patrol vehicles and the victim, who was outside of the patrol vehicle. The victim died at the hospital.
After completing the sheathing of the trusses on a residential roof and while cleaning up around the house, a worker found the 46-year-old victim lying on the ground. The victim was transported to the hospital where they died from their injuries.
A 71-year-old owner of a company that provides support services to oil and gas operations was using an air compressor to rid a large tank of oil and water. The victim and his son were cleaning it when it exploded. The victim was killed in the explosion and/or subsequent fire.
A 63-year-old die setter was standing on a semi-truck flatbed trailer, moving a rolling cart loaded with a die fixture to the side of the flatbed. The cart and die fixture fell off the flatbed and onto the victim who sustained multiple injuries. The victim was transported to a nearby hospital for treatment. On Feb 22, the employer was notified the victim died.
Variances from MIOSHA standards must be made available to the public in accordance with Part 12, Variances (R408.22201 to 408.22251). MIOSHA variances are published online at:
michigan.gov/mioshavariances.
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