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Hours: 8:00 - 5 CST, M-F

Safety Helpline Sponsors:

Telephone support for members' safety related concerns:

• OSHA standards interpretation for 29 CFR including recordkeeping, general industry, and construction
• DOT regulations interpretations (49 CFR & FMCSR)
• Effective safety management system components
• Training requirements for workers
• OSHA inspections and DOT audits, inspections, and compliance reviews
• Industrial hygiene concerns, electrical safety including NFPA 70E, HazMat compliance and subcontractor management
• Worker's compensation control and management through effective safety policy
• Use of drug-free workplace program for injury and cost control
• Other safety related concerns

Who's on the other end of the line?

The coordinator for the Safety Helpline is Steve Yates, CHST, President of Optimum Safety Management. Steve has vast experience in both manufacturina operations and construction technology; he is recogized for development and implementation of effective safetv and claims management systems within many area construction and manufacturing firms. Steve is the Chair of the lllinois Chamber's Safety Advisory Committee and a member of the Chamber's Drug-Free Workplace Committee.

In addition to Mr. Yates' experience, the expertise of the entire Safety Advisory Committee is available to member companies
through the Safety Helpline.

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