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Safety Council

Introduction

Providing a safe and healthy workplace is one of the key priorities in business today. Not only is it mandated, but it generates a high return to dedicated companies, both in the retention and satisfaction of your employees and the efficiency gained from a healthy and safe workforce.

The Safety Council consists of safety professionals and individuals within firms dedicated to providing safe work environments.   The Council conducts programming and tours providing best practices to leverage within participants businesses.

Send us a note if you are interested in applying for the MACNY Safety Council.

Recent Presentations

NEW -- Back Protection Presentations for March 21st event

OSHA Alliance

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and The Manufacturers Association of Central New York (MACNY) have formed an Alliance to use their collective expertise to help foster a culture of prevention while sharing best practices and technical knowledge. This Alliance has provided several interesting opportunities for MANCY Members including low cost mandated training, and free safety audits to small manufacturers.

Slate of Officers

The following are the current members of the Safety Council Executive Committee 

• Chairman:  Edward S. Vivlemore, Interface Solutions, Inc. 
• Vice Chairman:  Mike Casler, C & S Companies
• Past Chair:  James E. Newton - Manth-Brownell, Inc.
  

Executive Committee:  

• John Weiss, Solvay Paperboard, LP
• Don Burdick, Syracuse Research Corporation
• Paul Sansoucy, Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC
• Shawn Reidy, Anheuser-Busch, Inc.
• David Wilson, O’Brien & Gere Manufacturing, Inc.
• Tim Christman, Industrial Medical Associates, P.C.
• Roger Aiken, Novelis Corporation
• Jean Rath, Duffy-Rath Physical Therapy PC 

Recent Events

In the last year, the Safety Council has held the following events:

• OSHA Presentation
• Hazard Assessment Presentation
• Electrical Standard/ARC Flash
• Tour of G.A. Braun
• Back Protection Presentation
• Tour of Nucor Steel Auburn, Inc.
• Tour of New Hartford Sheet Metal Work, Inc.