SEPC Health & Safety

Welcome to the AFSCME Council 5 State Employees Safety Committee Page

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.

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

Jill Kielblock
Council 5 Field Representative & Safety Liaison
(651) 287-0579

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

Rhonda Haugstad
AFSCME Local 1092 (DHS Moose Lake)

Health & Safety Information:

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