News

DOL – Trade Release

Posted: Jun 15, 2018

The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issued a memorandum outlining the initial enforcement of the standard for respirable crystalline silica in general industry and maritime. Most provisions of the standard become enforceable on June 23, 2018. The standard establishes a new 8-hour time-weighted average permissible exposure limit, action level, and associated ancillary requirements.

Visit the links above to view the full memorandum or to access standard resources.

FREE – AgSafe Webinar Series

Posted: Jun 15, 2018

Join AgSafe on the second Tuesday of each month at 11:30 AM EST for a FREE webinar on their most popular safety topics. Each 30 minute session will help to prioritize needs for your farm and will include a checklist to help put everything into action.

July 10 – Heat Illness Prevention

August 14 – Hiring and Firing

September 11 – Top OSHA Violations

To register, visit the online learning section of the AgSafe website.

Kudos to Our Members!

Posted: Jun 11, 2018

Congratulations to ASSE Central Florida Member Joshua Fisher who passed his CSP exam.  Joshua is the Senior Safety Coordinator at the Orlando Utilities Commission.