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JANUARY 2013
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Gary Finch is a licensed funeral director and embalmer in Texas.
He founded Compliance Plus in 1992. Today, they represent over
700 funeral homes and cemeteries in 37 states. Compliance Plus
also serves as an advisory consultant for the International Order of
the Golden Rule. For more information on Compliance Plus visit
Contact Gary by phone at (800) 950-
1101 or by e-mail at gfinch@kisscompliance.net.
By Gary Finch
OSHA
Compliance
We Live and Work in a
Regulatory Era
I have a lot of friends who are upset over Romney not
winning the election. They think that President Obama
will ruin the country, while Romney would have only
half ruined it. I can attest that in either case, OSHA
was going to adopt the UN’s Global Harmonization
System. On other regulatory fronts, it is a bit early to
tell where the Obama Administration will move.
However, I can say with certainty that the next few
months are crucial. If Secretary of Labor Hilda Solis
and OSHA and Assistant Secretary David Michaels are
appointed to a second term, this is a signal that legis-
lation will move. If new people come in, this usually
indicates things will stay the same. The reason for that
is that it takes a year or so for the new appointment to
settle into their jobs. The first year after a presidential
election is the time for change. The second year is a bit
close to mid-term elections and Congress is hesitant
to approve an expansion of OSHA policies. The third
and fourth year are pushed aside for politics as the next
presidential election is pushed into the spotlight.
So in a matter of 90 to 120 days, we will know if
OSHA will push a new aggressive agenda, and we will
know the particulars about what is being pushed. The
one area I can almost promise you will not be pushed
is Ergonomics. Four years ago, David Michaels referred
to this as the 800 pound gorilla, and stated his inten-
tions to tackle the issue. You might remember Congress
reversed a very expansive new ergonomics standard in
2001. Few issues have united Fortune 500 companies
as much. This will remain the 800 pound gorilla for the
considerable future.
West Nile Virus
Our office has received calls from funeral homes
seeking advice on safe handling of cases infected with
the West Nile Virus. The Centers for Disease Con-
trol and Prevention (CDC) has some information on
their web site. The West Nile Virus is spread three
ways.
• Infected Mosquitoes – The mosquito gets infected
when they bite on an infected bird. Infected mos-
quitoes can then transmit the disease when it bites
a human.
• Transfusions, Transplants, and Mother-to-Child –
In a very small number of cases, WNV also has
been spread through blood transfusions, organ
transplants, breastfeeding and even during preg-
nancy from mother to baby.
• Not through touching – WNV is not spread
through casual contact such as touching or kissing
a person with the virus.
People over 50 are at a higher risk to get a severe ill-
ness. The CDC states that risk through medical pro-
cedures is very low. Based on the CDC report, Com-
pliance Plus advises embalmers to follow normal safe
procedures, including barrier protection.
of a stately main chapel. Also added were a custom-de-
signed handicap accessible entrance, sparkling new larger
restrooms and beautiful classic furnishings throughout. A
special feature at the Fremont facility is the Grief Library
which contains recommended resources for managing a
variety of grief experiences, such as teen suicide, miscar-
riage or losing a loved one. There are also videos for chil-
dren about death and dying and other topics.
A lifelong resident of Gibsonburg, Mark A. Herman
graduated from the
Cincinnati College of Mortuary Sci-
ence
in 1994. Upon completion of his apprenticeship,
Mark earned his funeral director and embalming licenses
as well as his license to sell life insurance. He began his
employment at the Gibonsburg location in 1990 and has
become an active member of the community. In addition
to his memberships in professional groups including the
Ohio Funeral Directors Association
,
National Funeral Di-
rectors Association
and
Ohio Embalmers Association
, he is a
member of the St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Gibson-
burg, the Fremont Lions Club, Loyal Order of the Moose
in Fremont, Fremont Eagles Aerie, volunteers at Hospice
of Memorial Hospital and the American Red Cross. His
hobbies include boating, four-wheeling, hunting, fishing,
NASCAR, and golf.
Jason N. Kinn was born and raised in the Findlay area
and is a 1998 graduate of Cincinnati College of Mor-
tuary Science. After three years with the
Keller-Ochs-
Koch Funeral Home
in Fremont which was owned by
the
Hamilton Group
of San Diego, CA, Jason joined
Charlie Nopper’s Fremont location in 2002. Also active
in the community, Jason is a member of Fremont Ex-
change Club, past Chairman of the Law Officer of the
Year Award, a Hospice of Memorial Hospital volunteer
where he also is a member of the advisory board, past
president of Grace Lutheran Church Youth Committee,
past co-chair of Grace Lutheran Church Youth Dinner
Auction, past co-chair of North Coast Business Expo, a
previous Chamber of Commerce board member, Safe-
ty Council member, 2000 Graduate of Leadership San-
dusky County, past YMCA board member and treasurer,
member of the Fremont Moose Lodge and Elks Lodge.
Professional memberships include the Ohio Funeral Di-
rectors Association, National Funeral Directors Associa-
tion, a CCMS Foundation member and a board mem-
ber for the Terra Community College Foundation. Most
recently he was appointed to the board of the Sandusky
County YMCA. He enjoys boating, traveling, camping
and spending time with friends and family.
Realizing the subtle differences in the two communities
where their funeral homes are located and adapting to
those needs is an ongoing task for Mark, Jason and their
staff. Unsurpassed aftercare and advanced planning pro-
grams are administered by Certified Senior Advisor
Lana
Fargo
. Lana also oversees the firm’s Heroes Program in-
corporating special amenities for our country’s service-
men and women as well as local law enforcement and fire
personnel. Both Herman-Kinn facilities offer a wide va-
riety of personalized traditional and non-traditional ser-
vices. The “Faithful Companions Pet Services” program
was developed to assist those who face the special circum-
stances of losing a beloved pet. Learn more at www.her-
r at
Herman-Kinn locations
serving Sandusky County
for over a Century
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Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory welcomes
Malcolm Parker
Malcolm Parker
MADISON HEIGHTS,VA—
Tharp Funeral Home &
Crematory
has announced
that
Malcolm Parker
is
the new manager for their
Madison Heights Cha-
pel
. Malcolm is a native
of Bedford County and
has worked in the funer-
al business for over ten
years throughout Bedford,
Lynchburg, and Amherst
County. He is a member
of the Forest Rotary Club
and Timberlake UMC.
Tharp Funeral Home &
Crematory has proudly
served Central Virginia for
nearly a century. Their his-
tory began in 1933 when
founder
Glenn Tharp
en-
tered the funeral service in-
dustry in Bedford, VA. By
passing his tradition on to
his son,
Willard D. “Skip”
Tharp
, and his grand-
son,
Chris Tharp
, they
have continued to further
the excellence and vision
of Glenn’s highest level of
care to families. Willard
and Chris have expand-
ed the Tharp name into
Lynchburg, Smith Moun-
tain Lake, and their new
location Madison Heights.
For more information on
Tharp Funeral Home &