This session will address OSHA’s national and local emphasis programs for Illinois including the new national emphasis program for COVID-19.

Learn about the hazards that OSHA inspectors typically address during emphasis program inspections, including:

• Amputation hazards
• Combustible dust
• Falls
• Powered industrial vehicles

This session will also highlight the current OSHA standards and policies for COVID-19.

This event is presented in partnership by the coordinators of the DIOSH Day and SIOSH/SafetyCon events:

• IMEC
• OSHA
• GPCSA (Greater Peoria Contractors and Suppliers Association)
• AAIM Employers’ Association
• SICAP (Southern Illinois Construction Advancement Program)
• SIBA (Southern Illinois Builders Association)
• COCA, Inc.(The Council of Owners and Construction Associates, Inc.)
• TekSolv

ABOUT THE PRESENTER

Brian Bothast is a Compliance Assistance Specialist with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) in Peoria, Illinois. He has worked for Caterpillar in the Environmental, Health, and Safety Department and as an Assistant Area Director and Industrial Hygienist with OSHA. He is a graduate of Illinois State University with a B.S. in Environmental Health.

Cost: FREE!