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2025 Classes

Tuesday, April 15, 2025

10:15 am – 11:15 am
Motor Carrier Safety Regulations Update (Basic)

Eli Recollet, Hazardous Materials Specialist, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration

This session will consist of a high level overview of updates to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations and basic requirements for motor carriers and drivers.

11:30 am – 12:30 pm

Speaker TBD

Description TBD

1:45 pm – 2:45 pm
Roundtable Discussion (Basic-Advanced)

Lt. Marc Studer and Ofc. Lance Powell, Michigan State Police

Basic update on Michigan State Police (MSP) trends in transportation safety and department goals and objectives followed by open discussion with Q&A.

3:30 pm – 4:30 pm (co-sponsored by the Agricultural Safety and Rescue Division)
Farm Safety on the Road (Basic)

Laurel Harduar Morano, PhD, MPH, Associate Professor, Michigan State University

The agricultural industry in Michigan has one of the highest industry fatality rates. Motor vehicle incidents are the third most common cause of farm-related fatalities in Michigan. This presentation will discuss the most common types of fatal and non-fatal injuries among farmers and farm workers with a special emphasis on motor vehicle incidents.

Wednesday, April 16, 2025

9:00 am – 10:00 am
Mine Sites: What You Need to Know (Basic)

Mark Munn, Mine Safety and Health Specialist, U.S. Department of Labor Mine Safety and Health Administration

This will be a presentation on MSHA standards and regulations in the mining industry.

10:15 am – 11:15 am

Speaker TBD

Description TBD

11:30 am – 12:30 pm (co-sponsored by the MIOSHA CET Division)
MIOSHA and the Transportation Industry (Basic)

Catherine Leonard-Parmerlee, Senior Onsite Safety Consultant, MIOSHA CET Division; and Leon Saladin, Safety Specialist, MacAllister Family Companies

The aspects of MIOSHA regulations in regard to the Transportation industry, specifically Part 72, Automotive Service Operations and commonly cited hazards identified as well as fatality and injuries routinely observed will be discussed.

1:45 pm – 2:45 pm

Speaker TBD

Description TBD

3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Safe Rigging Practices

Rob Siemens, Senior Training Engineer and OSHA Authorized Outreach Instructor, Royal Arc Manufacturing

Many industries utilize rigging practices on a regular basis; however, lack of proper training often leads to injuries or can even end with fatality.  This session will cover proper usage of below-the-hook devices such as chain & wire rope slings, shackles, and eye bolts.  We will also cover how to employ safe lifting angles, read load calculations, acknowledge proper procedures, and follow the necessary requirements to make a safe lift for both individuals and group rigging applications.

Division Members

Chairperson

Rachael Partridge

Gordon Food Service

Vice Chairperson

Leon Saladin

MacAllister Family Companies

Sherree Daugherty

Marathon Petroleum Transport and Rail

Christopher DeRuiter, CSP, CAWC

Accident Fund Insurance Company of America

Andrew Horner, ASP

Gypsum Management & Supply, Inc.

Jonathan Lee, CSP, CAWC

Accident Fund Insurance Company of America

Chuck Simmons, CTP

Penske Truck Leasing

Bryan E. Somerville, CDS, ASI

T.K.M.S. & Lou’s Transport

Mike Stockwell

ASI, T.K.M.S. & Lou’s Transport

Morgan Thane

OHM Advisors