May 24th Workshop in Kent, Washington:

2.5  Hour MSHA WORKSHOP HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED FOR: MONDAY,  MAY 24TH @ 9:00am - 11:30am MSHA requested to reschedule the workshop for Monday, May 24th and we indicated we would advise once we had all planning and commitments in place.  SAME LOCATION as prior notice, please see below for more details.     Everyone is aware the dynamics in MSHA are changing and very unpopular and that is not likely to change in the short term. Recently, MSHA has implemented a renewed emphasis of enforcement policy on Return Roller Guarding, implemented Rules to Live By and Horn policy.  The objective of this workshop is to discuss these 3 areas and obtain clarification regarding these standards.    The Safety Committee has scheduled time with the local KENT District MSHA supervisors to discuss these issues. WHEN:   MONDAY MAY 24TH AT 9:00am- 11:30am WHERE:  AT THE CENTERPOINT CORPORATE OFFICES IN KENT 20809 72ND AVE S.  //  KENT //  98032  ***     COMMONS BUILDING ***   Same building as the Alkai Bakery & Day Care ***   Site where the Spring Thaw Meetings have been held    WHAT:   Review of Policies for Return Roller Guarding,                 Rules to Live By and Horn Policy HOW:   To register for this COMPLIMENTARY workshop              please email Sarah at shamner@washingtonconcrete.org The Safety Committee is gathering and evaluating picture examples of when return rollers may require guarding and when they may not, and we hope to have a dialogue with the agency to clarify other newly implemented policies that are creating confusion. If you cannot attend,  not too worry, we will take copious notes and provide as much guidance and clarity as we can following the event.  IF you are interested in receiving updated  information discussed at the workshop please email me or Sarah Hamner at:  shamner@washingtonconcrete.org *** Note Sarah Patterson's email has changed to: shamner@washingtonconcrete.org spatterson@washingtonconcrete.org will remain active for a little while.  Please update your records accordingly.   From I-5: Take the 188th St / Orilla Rd Exit  //  Turn LEFT onto Orilla Rd  //  Orilla Rd becomes 212th St.  //  Turn LEFT onto W. Valley Hwy / 68th Ave S.  //  Turn RIGHT onto S. 208th St.  //  Take a LEFT at the "V"  in the driveway, the Commons Building is on your RIGHT. From I-405: Take WA 167N - Exit 2B  toward Rainer Ave S  //  Merge onto Valley Fwy. (WA -167 S.) via Exit 2A on the LEFT towards Kent / Auburn  //  Take the 212th St. Exit  //  Turn RIGHT onto 212th St.  //  Turn RIGHT onto W. Valley Hwy / 68th Ave S. //  Turn RIGHT Onto 208th St.  Take a LEFT at the "V" in the driveway. For more information contact: bchattin@washingtonconcrete.org  //  206-571-3395    WA Aggregates & Concrete Association 22223 7th Avenue So.  Des Moines, WA  98198  ph. 206.878.1622 fx. 206.878.6282 www.washingtonconcrete.org