Thank you to all that donated to USMWF's Beat the Heat Campaign. On August 30, 2018 we were honored to give insulated bottles, cold water and fliers with important information regarding symptoms and first aid to know and understand when working in the heat to 20 workers.
A special thank you to OHS Solutions and Ms. Gloria Sarmiento with Nebraska Appleseed for joining and assisting us in making our first Beat The Heat a great success and reaching out and educating many workers of the importance of workplace safety when working in hazardous heat.
This marked our first Beat the Heat Campaign and we hope to continue our campaign and will host USMWF's 2nd Beat the Heat Campaign in May of 2019 and hope to protect and educate more workers of safety while working in the heat.
(pictured: (left) Tammy Miser, Founder and Board President with Kentucky worker and (right) Tonya Ford, Executive Director with Nebraska Workers)
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Honoring and Remembering our Fallen Workers
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Billy Guy Smith, 34
Billy was killed in September 2012 while working for Wynnewood Refining Company (CVR Energy Inc.-owned plant) in Wynnewood, Oklahoma. He was died when a boiler exploded.
This photo was sent in by his widow Kari Smith.
~ 7/6/1978 -11/12/2011 ~
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Russell Mann, 45
Russell was killed in September 2012 while working for Wynnewood Refining Company (CVR Energy Inc.-owned plant) in Wynnewood, Oklahoma. He was killed when a boiler exploded. Billy Guy Smith, 34 was killed in the same incident.
This photo was sent in by his widow, LeeAnna Mann.
~ 04/04/1967 - 09/28/2012 ~
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THE OTHER-SIDE....
On August 22, 2018 an article (linked below) was brought to our attention . Many USMWF families voiced their concerns and expressed the importance of continued OSHA press releases and they should include citations and penalties.
USMWF Family Member Sandi Wisley stated, "Simple fact is those who think the companies deserve to be coddled for being irresponsible and contributing to their employees death is what is shameful. A company who especially has repeated deaths on their watch most certainly deserves to be called out by name."
"It infuriates me that the companies some how seem to become the victim when in fact they are in these case the predators."
Families have a strong desire to ensure no one endures a loss like the one they have, there is only one way to achieve this, and that is through acknowledgment, understanding, and education. The fact is that sadly, there are over 14 workers lost each day due to a work related incident many of them not reaching the medias attention.
We are proud of USMWF's family members for speaking out and sharing their story that is the other side of every workplace incident.
OSHA’s ‘name-and-shame’ strategy against employers faces pushback,
Gloria Gonzalez, Business Insurance, 8/22/2018
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IMPORTANT DATES
October 6, 2018: USMWF Family Members will walk in memory and honor of our fallen workers at Harvest of Harmony Parade, Grand Island, NE.
November 8, 2018: 35th Annual Safety & Health Summit, Omaha, NE.
November 27, 2018: Giving Tuesday
April 28, 2019: Workers' Memorial Day
May 2019: USMWF's 2nd Beat The Heat Campaign
If you have any work safety events you would like to share please let us know as we will be happy to help get the word out. We are a national organization so please let us know what is happening near you.
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WELDING SAFETY
Click here for a PowerPoint presentation regarding Welding Safety completed by expert John Newquist.
Mr. Newquist has had over thirty years of Occupational Safety experience with expertise in Process Safety Management, Fall Protection, Construction Safety, and Operational Risk Management. Ability to plan, organize, and implement large events, projects, and task forces. Excellent communication, organization, writing, and interpersonal skills. Ability to develop rapport with Corporate EHS, plant management, and construction employees.
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The National Safety Council, Nebraska (NSCN) Safety & Health Summit is one of the Midwest’s largest annual "must attend" events for safety, health, human resources, and environmental professionals. For over 30 years, professionals have turned to this event for industry-leading technology, education, networking opportunities, and for products and services needed to stay at the forefront and remain competitive within the industry.
35th Annual Safety & Health Summit includes:
- Opening, Closing, and Three Breakout Sessions
- Opportunities to earn CEUs
- Professional Networking
- Tradeshow Exhibitors: Local and National Companies
Attend this years’ event on November 8, 2018 at the Ramada Plaza in Omaha. For more information or to register today, please visit www.safetyandhealthsummit.com.
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USMWF could not do continue our goal of supporting, honoring, preventing and educating the importance of workplace safety without the kind donation of many of you. A special thank you this month goes out to the following:
United Steelworkers-Local 286;
Carolyn Isaac;
USMWF's Beat the Heat Campaign:
Rhonda Ford;
Bruce Ridley;
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Can We Count On You?
We are reliant on charitable donations in order to be able to continue to provide these services. That is why we ask you to remember USMWF with a charitable gift in support of our important work.
We have amazing supporters and would like to include you to our team in helping USMWF continue reaching their mission of offering support, guidance and resources to those affected by work related incidents.
Every amount matters in allowing us to make a difference of supporting and honoring our fallen workers and their families as well as preventing and educating the importance of workplace safety.
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We thank you for your time and invite you to contact us if you have any questions, would like to learn more about USMWF or see how we can work together in protecting our workers.
Sincerely,
Tonya Ford
Executive Director
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