It is that time of year again and Grain Safety is a top priority of our agriculture workers. With the support and funding of AgHealth Central States, Center for Agricultural Safety and Health (CS-CASH) and the Public Welfare Foundation USMWF has been able to gain awareness to work related incidents and created a presentation regarding Grain Safety.
We invite you to go to http://usmwf.org/ and you will find our Safety Resource - Grain Safety Presentation highlighting agriculture incidents and safety regulations to prevent similar incidents from occurring.
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HARVEST OF HARMONY PARADE
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A special thank you goes out to the Hitchler Family for building an amazing float that highlighted our fallen workers. USMWF Family Members came together and walked in the Harvest of Harmony Parade on October 6, 2018 in Grand Island, NE reaching out to thousands. gaining attention to the importance of workplace safety and to families that have been affected by a work incident. Thank you to all that braved the cold and walked with us.
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Remembering Our Fallen Workers
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Todd Fenton, 48
Todd was killed on the job in October 2013 while working for Carrollton Farmers Branch Independent School District in Dallas, Texas. He was shot and found eight hours later.
~ 2/22/1965 - 10/02/2013 ~
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Dallas Prokopis, 31
Dallas was killed in October 2011 while working for Greene's Concrete Cutting in Utah. He died after being struck by a dump truck.
~ 02/28/1980 - 10/04/2011 ~
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IMPORTANT DATES
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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Tuesday, November 27, 2018 we ask you consider supporting USMWF helping us support, honor, prevent and educate the importance of workplace safety across the nation. Together we can make a difference.
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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:
Carolyn Isaac;
Stacy Hattendorf;
Liz Lambrecht;
A huge thank you goes out to everyone who purchased a t-shirt in support of USMWF.
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FIRE SAFETY
Click here for a PowerPoint presentation regarding Fire 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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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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