DAYSTAR NEWSLETTER FEBRUARY 2010

Once again we want to say ”Thank you” for your business. For over 30 years we have been providing safety equipment, services, and solutions for many companies in the Midwest. This would not be possible without you, our valued customer. Thanks for your business and support in 2010!!!

Our new 2009 virtual catalog is now available for view 24/7 on line at www.daystarsafety.net where you can also request a free printed catalog for your facilities.

Our new 2010 catalog should be available in March.

NEW!! - MATERIAL HANDLING AND INDUSTRIAL EQUIPMENT

We have added a comprehensive MATERIAL HANDLING AND INDUSTRIAL EQUIPMENT online catalog to our website. Click here to view.

Coming in 2010 – On-line safety training.

STANDARD UPDATE

On January 8th, 2010, ANSI approved the ISEA revision of the 107 Standard on High-Visibility Apparel. As with previous versions, the new standard—noted as ANSI/ISEA 107-2010—sets the basic guidelines and minimum requirements for reflective apparel. And while it is largely unchanged, there are two noteworthy differences in the 2010 version. One major change affects garments which DO NOT have reflective material encircling the arms—most often Class 2 vests.

Under the 2010 standard, these garments must now include a minimum of 23.25 square inches of reflective material on the shoulder areas. In the past this was recommended as a best practice, but now has been made mandatory. Please note that the 2010 revision does not make any changes to the amount of background or reflective material required for the performance classes; and performance Class 3 garments still require sleeves with reflective material encircling them.

Another significant change to the 2010 revision is the addition of testing and labeling requirements for garments marketed as “FR.” Under the new standard, any garment labeled FR must comply with at least one of seven commonly accepted FR standards. These FR standards, independent of ANSI 107, are published by either ASTM or NFPA.

To comply with ANSI 107-2010, FR garments must now be specially labeled in one of two ways.

·	For garments tested to an ASTM FR standard, the letters “FR” followed by the specific ASTM standard must appear on the garment’s interior label.
·	For garments tested to an NFPA standard, a separate label indicating certification must be attached to the garment.

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	TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES

	CAOHC Certification/Recertification Course Day Star will be offering the CAOHC 20-hour certification and the 8-hour recertification course on March 15th-17th, 2010 or those individuals performing audiometric testing. For more information or to register you may call 800-747-1401 or go online to www.daystarsafety.com. AIHA Mid-America 8-Hour Spring Symposium March 12th –IH Sampling Methods – Uses (and misuses) of Direct Reading Instruments – Speakers – Terri Pierce (NIOSH), Dr. Phil Smith (Uniformed Services University of Health Sciences) – More information to follow.

	UPCOMING MEETINGS FOR FEBRUARY 2010

	Heart of America ASSE Chapter – February 8th – Review of Missouri Workers' Compensation Drug, Alcohol, and Safety Penalties – Hereford House – 19721 E. Jackson Drive– Independence, Mo. –12 PM to 1:30 PM –To RSVP call Brittany Ohlemeyer at 816-231-5580 ext 441 or bohlemeyer@occutec.com. You may also pay on-line at www.kc.asse.org. Construction Safety Group of Kansas City – February 3rd – 11:30 AM to 1 PM – Trench and Excavation Rescue – Westport Flea Market – 817 Westport Road – Kansas City, Mo. – RSVP Required – To RSVP call the CSG reservation line at 816-471-0880 ext. 1369 or contact Aaron Beisley at 816-985-7541 or aaron@randsc.com. Mid-America Industrial Hygiene Association – February 9th – 6 PM – Crisis Communication – Manny’s Restaurante Mexicano– 207 Southwest Boulevard– Kansas City, Mo. 64153 To RSVP click on aihamidamerica@live.com. Please RSVP by Friday, January 8th. Wichita ASSE Chapter – February 1st –11:30 AM to 1 PM – Crane Safety –ISI Building –Please RSVP to Ed Armendariz at earmendariz@ucict.com. Wichita Area Construction Safety Group – February 10th – 11:30 AM to 1 PM – Ryan’s Steakhouse on North Rock Road – For more information please contact Tamara Hadley at 316-264-7050 or constructionsafety@isienvironmental.com. OSHAC – Joplin – February 9th –11:30 AM to 1 PM – Red Hot & Blue – For more information please contact Michael Mulhall at 417-869-2121 or 800-334-1349 or mmulhall@nsozarks.org. OSHAC – Monett – February 16th –11:30 AM to 1 PM – Happy House Restaurant – For more information please contact Michael Mulhall at 417-869-2121 or 800-334-1349 or mmulhall@nsozarks.org. OSHAC – Springfield – February 17th –11:30 AM to 1 PM – The Pasta House – For more information please contact Michael Mulhall at 417-869-2121 or 800-334-1349 or mmulhall@nsozarks.org. OSHAC – West Plains – February 10th –11:30 AM to 1 PM – West Plains Country Club – For more information please contact Michael Mulhall at 417-869-2121 or 800-334-1349 or mmulhall@nscozards.org. Mid-Missouri Section ASSE – February 18th –11:30 AM to 1 PM – China Garden – Please RSVP to Mark Woodward at mwoodward@mem-ins.com or 573-289-5990 by noon on January 19th.

	REGIONAL SAFETY CONFERENCES FOR 2010

	1st Annual Midwest Construction Safety Conference – March 11th-12th – Adams Pointe Conference Center – For more information contact Phil Shoemaker @ 816-595-4158. Nebraska Safety Council Conference & Exposition – April 14th -15th – The Cornhusker Mariott Hotel – For more information call 402-483-2511 or go to www.nesafetycouncil.org. 39th Annual Mid-America Safety, Health and Environmental Conference & Expo – May 4th-7th – Tan-Tar-A Resort – For more information or to register go to www.missourisafetycouncil.org. 24th Annual Safety & Health Conference of the Ozarks – September 21st-23rd – Hilton Branson Convention Center Hotel at Branson Landing – For more information call 417-869-2121 or go to www.nscozarks.org. 61st Annual Safety and Health Conference - October 12th-15th – Capitol Plaza Hotel – Manor Conference Center - Topeka, Kansas – For more information contact Dena Akors at 785-829-4386 or dena.akors@dol.ks.gov or go to www.nscozarks.org.

	NATIONAL SAFETY CONFERENCES FOR 2010

	American Industrial Hygiene Conference and Exposition – May 22nd-27th – Colorado Convention Center – For more information go to www.aiha.org. ASSE Professional Development Conference – June 13th-16th – Baltimore Convention Center – For more information go to www.asse.org. 26th Annual VPPPA Conference – August 23rd-26th – Orlando World Center – For more information go to www.vpppa.org. National Safety Congress & Expo – October 3rd-8th – San Diego Convention Center – For more information go to www.nsc.org.

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