Team SAFER,

The next SAFER meeting is February 1, 2017 at the New England Institute for Technology (NEIT), 2490 Post Road, Warwick, RI Room CT 332.

This month’s topic is Sexual Harassment and Hostile Workplace (and if time, OSHA Anti-Retaliation Rules).

In 1997, the Health and Safety of Women in Construction (HASWIC) workgroup, a workgroup established by OSHA’s Advisory Committee on Construction Safety & Health (ACCSH) concludes:

• Nearly 60% of women 16 years or older participate in the workplace
• Only 2.3% in construction
• 41% suffered from gender harassment, and
• 88% experienced sexual harassment

“….The workgroup believes that with education about, and attention to, these issues, OSHA and all stakeholders can play a role in helping to bring about safe, healthy, and equitable conditions for all workers…”

This topic will include:

• Definitions
• Legal Responsibilities
• Case Studies
• Prevention
• Corrective Action

The meeting will be sponsored by Peter Brewer of Ocean State Risk Management.

Please RSVP to bkunz@dimeo.com.