Resources

The Florida Chamber Safety Council is committed to providing the resources, trainings and safety supplies our members need. Preventing workplace injuries by providing access to information and expert instruction is our utmost goal so that Florida workers go home safe to their families every day.

Safety, Health and Sustainability Resources

Hurricane Resources for Floridians

The official Florida hurricane season runs from June 1 to November 30. Peak hurricane season runs from August through October, and historically most storm activity occurs during these months. Being prepared is essential for you and your employees. See below for key tools and resources for hurricane preparedness.

You Can Stop HT – 100 Percent Club

The 100 Percent Club is a partnership between companies and the Florida Office of the Attorney General that recognizes businesses for taking steps to train employees on the signs of human trafficking and providing quick reference resources to effectively report human trafficking.

OSHA Printable Poster to Prevent and Help in a Heat Related Emergency

Worksite posters in English and Spanish on how to prevent and help in a heat related emergency. Prevent heat related illness by posting and following these tips at your work site. Watch for the symptoms with the help of these posters by OSHA.

Heat Illness Prevention Training Guide

Water. Rest. Shade. This training guide will help you plan how to prevent heat illness among your crew and provide training to your workers. Download this lesson plan for employers – it includes complete instructions for teaching workers about heat hazards.

Training Requirements in OSHA Standards

In this booklet, the training requirements contained in OSHA’s standards are organized into five categories of OSHA standards: General Industry, Maritime, Construction, Agriculture, and Federal Employee Programs.

OSHA Small Business Handbook

Guidance to help small business employers meet the legal requirements imposed by the OSH Act of 1970 and achieve an in-compliance status before an OSHA inspection.

Recommended Practices for Safety and Health Programs

Establishing a safety and health program in your workplace is one of the most effective ways of protecting your most valuable asset: your workers. OSHA’s practices and recommendations for safety and health programs.

Educational Webinars

At the Crossroads: Where Health, Safety and Criminal Law Meet

On June 7, 2023, during our educational webinar, Advisory Board member and Partner at Fisher Phillips Edwin G.Foulke, Jr.,  focused on the developments regarding The Biden Administration’s announcement that the Department of Labor, including OSHA, will start working closely with the Justice Department for criminal prosecution. In addition, more aggressive state District Attorneys or state Attorneys General are bringing even more criminal prosecutions. At the same time, the EPA is securing evidence from the OSHA inspection to bring criminal environmental lawsuits.

Be the Leader Today You Want to Be Tomorrow

David is a renowned strategic advisor with extensive experience in developing and leading organizations globally, particularly in the food & beverage and hospitality sectors. He has a proven track record of working with well-known brands across 40 countries and is considered an expert on matters of franchise development and globalization. He is also an accredited coaching expert, helping leaders navigate change and transformation in today’s disruptive business environment. David’s independent perspective has earned him recognition in the UAE, where he helps take businesses to new heights, pushing the boundaries of the region’s F&B scene and helping the industry reach the next level of technological advancement.

Effectively Handling Safety Risk Takers From a Management Perspective

On December 7, 2022, during our educational webinar, Advisory Board member and Partner at Fisher Phillips Edwin G.Foulke, Jr., focused on how management can effectively handle safety risk takers diving into the disciplinary component part of your enforcement policy for legal discipline of employees who disregard safety obligations, download PowerPoint here.

Thirteen Strategies To Improve Workplace Safety, Reduce OSHA Exposure and Improve Profitability

On April 11, 2023, during our educational webinar, Advisory Board member and Partner at Fisher Phillips Edwin G.Foulke, Jr., focused on the thirteen strategies to improve workplace safety, reduce OSHA exposure and improve profitability, download PowerPoint here.

Effortless Executive Presence: What It Is and Why It Matters in Times of Change

Learn why Executive Presence is the #1 deficit keeping rising talent from being seen as promotable to executive levels and how to develop it. With two decades of experience as a top leadership development executive and a well-established career in performing arts, Rob Salafia has become an authority on Executive Presence and transformational learning. Rob finds great satisfaction in guiding leaders through transitions to more senior roles and coaching senior executives and leadership teams to enhance team effectiveness and prepare strategic presentations.

Resilience: The Secret to Meeting Challenges that Seem Impossible

With over 34 years of practicing leadership as a Two-Time Olympian and a National Championship Basketball Coach, Sherry is an expert at coaching leaders and team members to championship status. She has successfully taken leaders beyond their levels of comfort to “WIN” against competitors who were superior in talent, facilities, and financial budgets. Through her WIN Philosophy™ and WINNER Principles™, she shares insider secrets on how to succeed even when the odds seem insurmountable so that your team feels, acts, and conquers their goals like Olympians.

Mitigating Safety and Health Risk Throughout Your Supply Chain

On February 8, 2023, during our educational webinar, Advisory Board member and Partner at Fisher Phillips Edwin G.Foulke, Jr., focused on how mitigating safety and health risk throughout your supply chain is critical to maintain production and ultimately the success of the company, download PowerPoint here.

OSHA’s New Extreme Heat National Emphasis Program: Employer’s Legal Obligations

On August 17, 2022, during our educational webinar, Advisory Board member and Partner at Fisher Phillips Edwin G.Foulke, Jr., highlighted OSHA’s New National Emphasis Program related to heat illnesses and injuries, and the legal obligations an employer has to their employees, download PowerPoint here.

Leadership and the Complex Components of Business Success

Learn what it means to be a leader, and how to thrive in business and life from the former Vice President of Walt Disney World. While working for Disney’s Epcot Center as a parking attendant, Dan was presented with the opportunity to be trained by an expert management team in Paris. There he rapidly learned the true magic of being a leader, and in quick succession, he moved up the ranks becoming the Vice President of three Disney theme parks. After a fulfilling 26-year career with the #1 hospitality brand, Dan wants to share the leadership secrets he has learned on his exciting journey.

Effectively Handling an OSHA Inspection: Knowing Your Legal Rights

On June 8, 2022, during our educational webinar, Advisory Board member and Partner at Fisher Phillips Edwin G.Foulke, Jr., highlighted your legal rights during an inspection, how to effectively handle an OSHA inspection and much more, download PowerPoint here.

Workplace Violence and Active Attackers: Employer’s Legal Obligations

On April 28, 2022, during our educational webinar, Advisory Board member and Partner at Fisher Phillips Edwin G.Foulke, Jr., highlighted ways to identify potential workplace threats, how Florida businesses can reduce the risk of workplace violence and much more, download PowerPoint here.

OSHA’s Recordkeeping Requirements: Are You in Compliance?

On January 26, 2022, Advisory Board member and Partner at Fisher Phillips Edwin G.Foulke, Jr., discussed OSHA’s recordkeeping requirements and how Florida businesses can reduce the risk of OSHA reporting errors. Download PowerPoint here.

Active Shooter & Threat Management Educational Webinar

On December 7, 2021, Sgt. Adam Casebolt and Cpl. Luis Rivera with the University Central Florida Police Department discussed the importance of every employer having a plan for their employees and to know what to do in the event of an active shooter or other threat in the workplace. View PowerPoint here.

Active Shooter & Threat Management Educational Webinar

On December 7, 2021, Sgt. Adam Casebolt and Cpl. Luis Rivera with the University Central Florida Police Department discussed the importance of every employer having a plan for their employees and to know what to do in the event of an active shooter or other threat in the workplace. View PowerPoint here.

Work Care: Harnessing Mental Wellness in the Workplace

Nationally recognized Mental Health expert Dr. Aaron Weiner discussed mental wellness in the workplace in this webinar on April 15, 2021. For more resources from Dr. Aaron Weiner visit weinerphd.com.

#SafetyMeansSuccess Video Series

Construction Safety Videos

From 2011-2018, Florida ranked 34th in the nation with nearly 28% of Florida’s 1,950 workplace fatalities occurring in construction alone. Download, view and share our first installment of videos dedicated to Construction Safety.

OSHA Resources

OSHA Inspections Checklist

This OSHA Inspection Checklist provided by Edwin G. Foulke, Jr., with Fisher Phillips, outlines what to do before, during, and after an OSHA inspection.

OSHA Injury & Illness Recordability Worksheet

Fill out the form to record injury and illness at your workplace

OSHA Injury & Illness Recordability Worksheet

Fill out the form to record injury and illness at your workplace

Training Requirement in OSHA Standards

The Training Requirements in OSHA Standards basically speak for itself on ALL required safety and health training that is mandated that employers must provide for their employees.

OSHA Small Business Handbook

This Small Business Handbook is a great resource for small businesses. It has information on how to start a Safety Management and Health program for a business, checklists on doing so, requirements, etc.

Strength in Numbers: The Florida EHS Briefing

May 2023

Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) Virtual Training • Take a Look at What the 2023 Leadership Conference on Safety, Health + Sustainability Had to Offer • Florida Chamber Health Council
Launching Statewide, Business-Led Mental Health Initiative • May is Mental Health Awareness Month • 20% off our Fall Protection Training Classes in May • Become a Member of the Florida Chamber Safety Council • Register for Our New Public Trainings
via Zoom in May and June • Upcoming Educational Webinars • Safety Council Member Spotlight • April 2023 Safety, Health & Sustainability Update • OSHA Update

April 2023

Active Shooter Training • Make Plans NOW to Attend Our May 2023 Leadership Conference on Safety, Health + Sustainability • 20% off our OSHA Heat Stress Prevention Training Classes in April • Become a Member of the Florida Chamber Safety Council • Register for Our New Public Trainings via Zoom in April, May, and June • Leaders Among Leaders • Safety Product Spotlight • April 2023 Safety, Health & Sustainability Update • OSHA Update

March 2023

Active Shooter Training • Make Plans NOW to Attend Our May 2023 Leadership Conference on Safety, Health + Sustainability • 20% off our Powered Industrial Truck (Forklift Operator) Training Classes in March • Become a Member of the Florida Chamber Safety Council • Register for Our New Public Trainings via Zoom in March, April and May • Leading Voices Colon Cancer Awareness Month • Leaders Among Leaders Watch the Recordings of Our Past Webinars • Safety Product Spotlight • March 2023 Safety, Health & Sustainability Update • OSHA Update

February 2023

Make Plans NOW to Attend Our May 2023 Leadership Conference on Safety, Health + Sustainability • 20% off our CPR/First Aid/AED Training Classes in February • Become a Member of the Florida Chamber Safety Council • Leaders Among Leaders: Resilience: The Secret to Meeting Challenges that Seem Impossible with Sherry Winn, Two-Time Olympian & National Championship Basketball Coach • Safety Product Spotlight Frontline: Fall Protection Equipment • February 2023 Safety, Health & Sustainability Update • OSHA Update

January 2023

Registration Now Open: May 11-12 Leadership Conference on Safety, Health + Sustainability Register HERE • Florida Chamber Safety Council Membership Program • New Public Trainings Open to All Florida Employers • The Advanced Safety Certificate • Florida’s Latest Data on Safety, Health & Sustainability • Leaders Among Leaders Complimentary Webinar • OSHA Update

December 2022

Introduction • Florida’s Latest Data on Safety, Health & Sustainability • Coping With Holiday Stress • OSHA Update • The Advanced Safety Certificate • Addressing the Challenges of Under-Represented Workers

October 2022

Introduction • Florida’s Latest Data on Safety, Health & Sustainability • Hurricane Recovery Resources • OSHA Update • Leading Voices • Safety Means Success Video Campaign • Fall Protection Safety Training Discount

September 2022

Florida’s Latest Data on Safety, Health & Sustainability • Construction Suicide Prevention Resources • OSHA Update • Safety Means Success Video Campaign • Protective Personal Equipment (PPE) Training Discount

August 2022

In this Issue:
Florida’s Latest Data on Safety, Health & Sustainability • Leading Voices • OSHA Update • Florida Power & Light Business Storm Guide • New Safety Supplies Available • OSHA Heat NEP Educational Webinar RSVP • Respiratory Protection Training Discount

July 2022

In this Issue:
Florida’s Latest Data on Safety, Health & Sustainability • OSHA Update • 2023 Southeastern Leadership Conference • June Safety Month Proclamation • New Safety Supplies Available • OSHA Heat NEP Educational Webinar RSVP • Equipment Operator Safety Training Discount

June 2022

In this Issue:
Leading Voices of the Advisory Board • June is Safety Month • Now Offering Safety Supplies • Florida’s Latest Data on Safety, Health & Sustainability • OSHA Inspection Educational Webinar RSVP • Trench & Excavation Training Discount

May 2022

In this Issue:
Florida’s Latest Data on Safety, Health & Sustainability • Workplace Threat Educational Webinar Recording • OSHA Update • Leading Voices of the Advisory Board • Heat Stress Prevention Training Discount

April 2022

In this Issue:
2022 Conference Recap and Video • Florida’s Latest Data on Safety, Health & Sustainability • Free Educational Webinar for Florida Businesses • Florida Chamber Safety Council in the News • OSHA Update • Leading Voices • Confined Space Entry Training Discount

March 2022

In this Issue:
2022 Conference Experience and Agenda • Florida’s Latest Data on Safety, Health & Sustainability • Florida Chamber Safety Council in the News • COVID Resource Center • OSHA Update • Incident Investigation Training Discount

February 2022

In this Issue:
Receive 20% Off Our Annual Conference • OSHA Recordkeeping Requirements Webinar Recording • COVID Resource Center • Florida’s Latest Data on Safety, Health & Sustainability • OSHA Update • CPR/First Aid/AED Training Discount

January 2022

In this Issue:
COVID Resource Center • Florida’s Latest Data on Safety, Health & Sustainability • Registration Now Open for the 2nd Annual Southeastern Leadership Conference on Safety, Health + Sustainability • OSHA Update • OSHA 10-Hour & 30-Hour Construction and General Industry Training Discount

December 2021

In this Issue:
COVID Resource Center • Florida’s Latest Data on Safety, Health & Sustainability • Leadership Conference Speaker Announcement • OSHA Update • Importance of Mental Hygiene Training • Ladder Safety Training Discount

November 2021

In this Issue:
COVID Resource Center • Florida’s Latest Data on Safety, Health & Sustainability • Leadership Conference Speaker Announcement • OSHA Update • Importance of Mental Hygiene Training • Fire Protection & Prevention Training Discount

October 2021

In this Issue:
COVID Resource Center • Florida’s Latest Data on Safety, Health & Sustainability • Safety Means Success Video Campaign • OSHA Update • Importance of Mental Hygiene Training • Scaffold Safety Training Discount

September 2021

In this Issue:
Florida’s Latest Data on Safety, Health & Sustainability • COVID Resource Center • OSHA Update • What is PPE? • Workplace Mental Health • Fall Protection Training Discount

August 2021

In this Issue:
Florida’s Latest Data on Safety, Health & Sustainability • COVID Resource Center • Jimmy Patronis Recognizes June as Florida Safety Month • OSHA Update • Basic Driver Improvement Courses • Heat Stress Prevention Training Discount

Mental Health Resources

AdventHealth: Mental Wellness at Home

This video offers a few tips on what to look for during this stressful time of the COVID-19 pandemic.

AdventHealth: Mental Wellness at Work

This video offers a few tips on how to help your employees and create a supportive company culture.

Work Care: Harnessing Mental Wellness in the Workplace

Nationally recognized Mental Health expert Dr. Aaron Weiner discussed mental wellness in the workplace in this webinar on April 15, 2021. For more resources from Dr. Aaron Weiner visit weinerphd.com.

Burnout Infographic

View this infographic on understanding and addressing employee burnout.

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