Our Chapter meeting season opener was a success with Jim Krueger from Minnesota OSHA providing updates on what’s happening at MNOSHA and the impact of 2022 legislation. We had around 55 people attendees in person and online. Here are a couple of take aways:
- Minnesota is now part of the Chicago Region (renamed from Region V).
- By the time you read this adoption of the changes to the hazard communication standard will have been published.
- Penalties go up again on October 1. Minnesota still provides credits for size, having a safety program and history.
- There were 32 fatalities last year, down from 45 the year before. Falls in general industry and electrocutions are increasing concerns.
- There has been an increase in workplace violence injuries and fatalities, especially in healthcare and convenience stores.
Congratulations to Scott Norman and Greg Olson who both won a free registration at an upcoming meeting! We will continue to give away two free registrations at each meeting.