GAWDA Safety Committee Update

Wednesday, July 20, 2022

Safety and OSHA, Welding & Gas Distribution

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What are we working on…

Sample Safety Practices we are currently reviewing for updates
- Vehicular Accident Incident Considerations
- Earthquake Emergency Preparedness
- Tornado Emergency Preparedness
- Contractor Safety Requirements Agreement
Starting new sample practices
- Lock Out Tag Out Specificity
- Dry Ice Safety
- Proper Cylinder Filling for Propane
- CO2 for Cannabis
Full list of Sample Safety Practices is currently published: https://www.gawda.org/resources/sample-safety-practices/
Meeting at the GAWDA Annual in San Diego
If you have an idea for a sample safety practice, please email tony.hopkins@thehortongroup.com

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