Safety
Bulletin Board
The following is the
Safety Brainstorming
Committee's
and
Official Policy of
Local 1439
Mission Statement
"To build a positive safety
standard
that our peers can
trust and believe in.
One where we collectively
demonstrate professionalism,
responsibility,
and accountability for our own
and each others' safety behavior
in an effort to eliminate
accidents."
We are working toward a more solid
safety program in
cooperation with the Blue Hats, the
Jt. Safety Board and the
Safety Representatives in the field.
It is important to provide
a safe work place. We will be
having more safety meeting
at the union hall - stay tuned!
Have a Question or need to discuss a
safety issue?
Here's some great people to call
Blue Hat:
Rob Nguyen @ (314) 225-9087
Joint Safety
Board: Lisa Parr (Cell) 314-602-9132
David Long (Cell) 314-210-4665
Jeff Welker (Cell) 314 210-0854
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Here is a list of the
2011 Safety
Representatives for Ameren/MO
Dorsett
- Dave Burns
Ellisville
- Russ McCreary
Fleet Service -
Patrick Auth
Mark Farrow
Jim Martin
Gary Pflum
Rick Schwent
Franklin
- Dave Pursley
Gardeners -
Alan Boefer
Geraldine
- Doug Lopinot
Hayti
- Mike Stuckey
Meter Shop
- Carl Burks
Potosi -
Jeff Whitter
Service Test -
St. Charles -
Kirk Kinnison
Brian Kroeger
St. Francois -
Skip Gerstner
Substations -
Alex Reinhardt
David Ruhr
Mark Miller
De'Andre Nolden
Henry Allen
Dennis Gillam
System Meter -
Curtis Tunstall
Brandon Strasser
Telecommunications -
Raleigh Grandberry
Transmission
- Shawn Tarr
Bill McAlister
Darryl LaBruyere
Kris Covert
Traveling Operators -
Mike Sanders
Trouble -
Dwayne Foley
Al Martinson
Chuck LaFore
James Davis
Kyle Giesler
Underground -
TJ Doss
Ed Kennedy
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As of
October 1, 2010
Changes to DOT Anti-Drug
Alcohol Plans
Plans revised to comply
with federal law
The Department of
Transportation (DOT) made several revisions to the DOT regulations, 49 CFR Part
40, covering employees performing work covered by PHMSA regulations (gas
pipeline) and FMCSA regulations (commercial driving). These changes went into
effect October 1, 2010 and include:
· Drug testing laboratory confirmation cut off level
for a positive result was lowered for amphetamines and cocaine drug categories
· MDMA (Ecstasy) added to the amphetamines drug
category for drug testing
· Clarification that medical marijuana will not be a
legitimate medical reason for a positive drug test result (even if when an
employee has a prescription from their physician
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On Monday,
August 9, 2010, OSHA published a final rune (New Standard) on cranes and
derricks
in
construction. Among other notable requirements, the historic 10 foot rule
from overhead
power lines which has not only been the benchmark but the mantra in construction
work, has now been
eliminated for
a new 20 foot rule from overhead lines. This new standard becomes
effective on
November 8,
2010
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VERY IMPORTANT!!
To all members who may come in close proximity of 100 amp
overhead porcelain switches,
THEY ARE A SERIOUS HAZARD. They are continually
failing and may, and have,
caused very serious injury, if not a fatality.
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Local 1439 will be available via telephone to answer safety questions.
As a member (Membership No. 24313) of the
National Safety
Council, Local 1439
members can call the National Safety
Council at (800) 621-7615
