April 15, 2014 Safety Committee

Meeting Overview:

• New Business: 
  • Roundtable Discussion:
    • DOT:
    • Beginning May 21, 2014 commercial motor vehicle drivers must have their medical examination performed by a certified medical examiner listed on the National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners. The medical examiner will complete a Medical Examination Report. View FAQs on the Medical Requirements.
    • There was also a brief discussion about the eventual mandate of  Electronic Logging Devices for all CMV drivers.
    • MSHA:
    • Due to a recent fatality local MSHA inspectors have been diligent about checking the security and protection of return rollers.
    • Members also discussed the importance of reminding employees to use their parking breaks at ALL times when at the job site (including personal vehicles).
    • Todd plans to attend the CMA’s Western Mining Conference.
    • DRMS will host a free MSHA New Miner and Annual Refresher training at the end of May at the Joint Association Offices.
    • Bill York-Feirn would like to invite Roger Montali, instructor at the MSHA Academy in West Virginia, to speak to members in October 2014. CSSGA will keep you informed of the details.
    • OSHA:
    • Read about concerns regarding OSHA’s Record-Keeping Proposal
• Safety Subcommittee Update:
  • The CRMCA Concrete Mixer Truck Driver DVD should be available for sale by summer 2014.
  • The Safety Subcommittee will meet before the May 20 meeting to to discuss topics to be included in the Annual Refresher DVD.
• Old Business: NTR
• Other Items:
  • Upcoming Meetings:
    • May 20: Mod Ratings: Sonja Guenther, Willis Consulting (This will be a combined meeting with the Colorado Contractor’s Association. The meeting will start at 8:00 a.m.. More details will be sent via email in the coming months.)
    • June – No Meeting Scheduled
    • July 15 – Megan Maher, OSHA