1. Dedicated to the Improvement of Occupational Safety & Health through Training & Education

2. No Retaliation!
Holding Employees Accountable to Following Safety Procedures Without Violating OSHA’s New Anti-Retaliation Rule

3. Did You Know? There are 22 whistleblower laws enforced by OSHA alone?
How many other regulatory agencies investigate and/or enforce retaliation claims?

4. Why Does This Matter To Me?
Nearly 20 Years in Safety, Human Resource, and Personnel Development
Safety & Human Resource Manager
Trainer, Facilitator, Consultant
I AM NOT an attorney!

5. Why Does This Matter To You?
Do you have policies, procedures, or work rules in place?
Do you have ANY employees that fall into a protected class?
Has there ever been a workplace injury at your company?

6. Someone is Hurt, Now What?
What’s the typical response in many cases when an employee is injured?
Who’s at fault?
What other questions should you be asking?

7. What is OSHA Telling Us?
Employers must have a reasonable procedure to report work-related injuries or illnesses.
Employers are prohibited from retaliating against employees for reporting work-related injuries or illnesses.
This can include automatic drug testing and disciplinary action tied directly to reporting injury or illness.

8. So Let’s Back Up a Few Steps
Have you EVER had someone violate one of your policies, procedures, or work rules?
What steps do you take in holding them accountable when this happens?
But what if no harm is really done?

9. Consistency is KEY Accidents/Injuries don’t just happen!
Identifying the contributing factors is critical.
How have you addressed similar issues or violations?
Will there be situations that call for more immediate or severe action?

10. What About Drug Testing?
CONSISTENCY is still key!
What practices do you currently have in place?
Random, Reasonable Suspicion, other?
Why are these even more important now?
Other resources for guidance?

11. Upcoming Events
“Is Your Drug and Alcohol Testing Policy Compliant with OSHA’s New Rule?”
Complimentary Webinar by Travis Vance
Save the Date: March 24, 2017, 10a – 11:15a
BRSA Safety Seminar
Plecker Workforce Center, Weyers Cave
Save the Date: April 6, 2017
Travis Vance, BRSA Secretary and Attorney at Fisher Phillips

12. Benefits for Members Discounts on Annual Conferences/Seminars
Answers to your Safety Questions/Concerns
Informative Newsletters – E-blast
Safety Walk Through Services
Custom Training Available On/Off Site
PowerPoint Training Materials
Referrals to Consultants and Trainers
Membership has its benefits. When have you had a need or unique question but didn’t have a ready answer. Members are networked. Need a lead on a consultant or trainer.

13. Annual Membership Dues
1-100 Employees $200
Employees $300
Employees $400
1001 or more $500
Individual Memberships
Professional (consultants) $50
Consultants or individuals with no employees
Student $10
For membership details and application form:
Association dues are extremely reasonable and tailored to your companies size. Information on joining the BRSA is included in your participant materials. Individual Memberships are really intended for individuals who work independently and don’t have employees (consultants, sales people, etc). BRSA Membership is really designed to be a benefit that extends to your entire workforce which is why we have the annual dues structure based on the number of your employees. If you have any questions about membership, please speak to a board member.

14. Board Members Officers: Roy Norville – President
HR/H&S Manager, Pactiv Foodservice/Food Packaging
Kevin Arnold – Vice President
Safety & Health Manager, Tenneco Incorporated/Walker Manufacturing
Gary Higgs – Treasurer
Retired from Wetsel, Inc. ,Previous Controller, Secretary & Treasurer
Travis Vance, Esq – Secretary
Attorney, Fisher & Phillips LLP
Board Members:
Wes Dove
Safety & HR Manager, Blauch Brothers; Dove Development & Consulting
Lara Hoke
Owner, HR & Safety Solutions
John Sutton
Environmental Health & Safety Manager, Nibco
John Weisgerber
Manager of Environmental Compliance & Safety, Dynamic Aviation
Your Board members are active professionals have rich backgrounds in Safety, Industrial Health, Human Resources, Regulatory Law, and Risk Management.

15. Contact Us
Katelyn Haupt, BRSA Project Coordinator