Welcome to the AFSCME Council 5 SEPC Safety Committee Page

Health & Safety Information

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• The Right to Refuse Unsafe Work
• Finding Minnesota OSHA Rules on the Internet
• Writing & Using Safety Inspection Checklists
• Sample Checklist & Instruction
• Recommended Resources
• Committee Meeting Minutes

Mission Statement: Did you know that it is the Employer's responsibility to provide you with a safe and healthful work environment free of hazards? This right is guaranteed in your contract and in state and federal OSHA codes.

Safety Committee:

Members of the Council 5 Safety Meet & Confer Committee are:
(click on name to send an e-mail)

Jeff Fowler
Council 5 Business Agent & Safety Liaison
(651) 287-0581

Dennis Blumke
AFSCME Local 694 (DNR, Southern Region)
(320) 796-2161 or (320) 354-2310

Leon Bowman
AFSCME Local 945, (SE MnSCU)
(507) 457-5045

Dave Gorghuber
AFSCME Local 735 (DHS Fergus Falls)
(218) 739-7200 + page him

Mike Keapproth
AFSCME Local 915 (Corrections Oak Park Hgts)
(651) 779-1400

Mike O'Dea
AFSCME Local 4001 (MnSCU)
(507) 285-7212