Good afternoon. MITA would like to thank everyone who attended this morning’s Safety Director Meeting. We had a great turnout and hope everyone took some helpful information from it.
Here is a wrap-up of what was covered:
Katie Anderson from Healing with Katie spoke to the impact of suicide and mental health issues in the construction industry, as well as her company’s efforts and services to help. Click here for the flyer. Her contact information: coach@healingwithkatie.com Phone: 517-802-7172
Samantha Birsen and David Letts, from MIOSHA’s Technical Services Division, spoke on MIOSHA’s MIwish Grant. On October 1, up to $5,000 will be available for companies with fewer than 250 employees. The grant has a 50/50 split requirement and will be used for safety equipment, and only one grant is available per company. Click here for the slide presentation. Contact information for questions on the grant:
David Letts
Grant Administrator
517-647-3155
Lettsd1@michigan.gov
Eric Urbain from MISS DIG spoke on the new Liaison program implemented by MISS DIG. The Liaisons are intended to serve contractors and assist with any facility locating issues that contractors are having. The slide presentation is attached. Your Liaison’s contact information is available in the link above. Click here for the slide presentation
Discussion took place on the increase of MIOSHA presence on our jobsites and the importance of training competent persons to handle a MIOSHA visit.
As a reminder to check guards on cut-off saws, MIOSHA has written several citations.
Matt Moody, MITA’s new safety coordinator was introduced to the group. His contact information: mattmoody@thinkmita.org. Phone: 810-599-5261.
Everyone was reminded to schedule any MITA training for the winter ASAP.
One question that wasn’t asked was, “Does anyone have experience with an AI video platform to create safety videos?” MITA is looking to do so soon and is researching different vendors.
Thank you again to everyone who attended. If you have any questions or suggestions, please contact:
Greg Brooks
gregbrooks@thinkmita.org
Phone: 517-507-2531
Matt Moody
mattmoody@thinkmita.org
Phone: 810-599-5261
