The Health and Safety Program consists of trained professionals dedicated to helping our members build, implement and maintain strong health & safety programs in the workplace. Whether you are interested in staying current with OSHA and EPA regulations, starting a loss control program, lowering worker's compensation rates or all of the above, look to LCSC for training and technical assistance.

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Some examples of areas in which we can assist include:

* Asbestos	* Lab Safety
* AWAIR	* Lead
* Bloodborne Pathogens	* Lockout/Tagout
* Confined Space	* Machine Guarding
* Emergency Action Planning	* OSHA - Type Inspections
* Ergonomics	* Personal Protective Equipment
* Forklift Training	* Playground Safety
* Hearing Conservation	* Random Drug & Alchohol Screening
* Indoor Air Quality	* Respiratory Protection
	* Safety Committee

Our Services Include:

Consultation
We will keep you informed of new requirements and changes to existing requirements. We will help you design and build written programs, and research and answer any health and safety questions you or your staff have. In addition, we will advise and train health & safety committees as needed.

Training
Initial and annual training is an essential part of most OSHA and EPA regulations. we can organize, schedule and train your affected employees on-site using the latest information and techniques.  Look to us also, for regional workshops and seminars on a variety of topics.

Inspection
We conduct thorough mock-OSHA inspections and perform inspections of high hazard areas on an on-going basis. We have four licensed asbestos inspectors on staff for all types of asbestos inspections. We also have three staff members who are certified playgroud safety inspectors, and a MN State certified lead risk assessor.

Record Keeping
Complete written records are an essential part of staying in compliance with OSHA and EPA. We will assist in designing, gathering and maintaining written records you need for compliance purposes.

Special Investigations/Project Coordination
Indoor air quality suddenly a problem? Need to remove asbestos containing building materials before your project can move forward? We can assist with professional investigations, project designs, bidding services and project coordination.

Random Drug & Alcohol Testing
As a service to our members, the H&S Dept. operates a random drug and alcohol testing pool for drivers of commercial motor vehicles. Features of this service include: Large Regional Pools, Computer Generated Random Selection Program, Tests Performed by a Fully Certified Toxicology Lab, MRO (Medical Review Officer) Review of Results, Annual Reasonable Suspicion Recognition Training, and Telephone Consultation.

We can arrange on-site test collection services through Perrin Mobile Medical, Incorporated. We forward the random draw to Perrin Mobile Medical. Perrin Mobile Medical then contacts you to arrange a testing date. Local clinic collection is also an option.