Having a set objective for each meeting can assist in making your safety committee more successful. Highlighting a specific topic throughout the company can also increase the safety awareness of everyone. When setting a meeting objective, consider the following subjects.

Topics

Under a grant from MSHA, the Safety Bureau will provide, at an employer's request, various required mine training. New miner, refresher, first aid and CPR training courses are available, among others. Contact the bureau at (406) 444-6401 for further information.

• Accident & Hazard Reporting
• Carbon Dioxide
• Carbon Monoxide
• Confined Spaces
• Dermatitis
• Defensive Driving
• Emergency Procedures
• Ergonomics
• Fire Hazards & Fire Safety
• First Aid
• Floors, Aisles, & Storage of Materials
• Handling Materials
• Hazardous Materials
• Horseplay
• Industrial Vehicles
• Ladders, Stairs, & Ramps
• Lighting & Ventilation
• Lockout/Tagout
• Machine Care, Maintenance, & Guarding
• Machine Hazards
• Occupational Diseases & Sanitation
• Personal Protective Equipment
• Poisons
• Unsafe Work Practices