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Monthly Safety Briefing January

Northeast Region Mission-Oriented Safety. Monthly Safety Briefing January. Mission-Oriented Safety January – Warehouse & Housekeeping. Introduction Annual Safety Survey Focus on Unit Culture and Facilities Keep Clear Hazard Communications NFPA, Life Code 101…the Fire Marshall

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Monthly Safety Briefing January

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  1. Northeast Region Mission-Oriented Safety Monthly Safety Briefing January Performing Missions for America - Safely

  2. Mission-Oriented SafetyJanuary – Warehouse & Housekeeping • Introduction • Annual Safety Survey • Focus on Unit Culture and Facilities • Keep Clear • Hazard Communications • NFPA, Life Code 101…the Fire Marshall • Uncovering Risks Performing Missions for America - Safely

  3. Annual Safety Survey • Attachment 1 of CAPR 62-1, 14 Apr 06 • Revised • Historically a facility safety checklist • Now a questionnaire of unit safety culture • Accomplish in January every year • Due to Wing and Region HQs IAW supplements • Should contain data to support yes or no answers – provide examples, document results • Commander and Safety Officer sign and submit Performing Missions for America - Safely

  4. Least Effective Most Effective Unit Culture • Leadership climate • Following the rules…No rogue behavior! • Accomplishing the mission • Successfully • Professionally • The Continuum of Command Sign Directives: Ops Instrs, Policies, Supps Verbal Support at Staff Mtgs Ongoing, Personal Behavior Sustained, Consistent Behavior Follow-up Phone Calls & Visits Accountability and Follow-up Performing Missions for America - Safely

  5. Focus on Facilities • General Good Condition and Repair • Most Office Mishaps: Slips, Trips, Falls • No splintered wood, broken tile, loose carpet, pitted concrete • Non-skid applied to slick walking surfaces • No rust, broken handrails, steps, doors, etc. • Load bearing surfaces certified and clearly marked (lbs/sq ft limit) • No exposed wiring, ensure proper signage/placards for danger areas • No Accumulation of Dirt, Debris, Fluids • Office Equip – pedestal chairs should have 5 feet/casters • Other ergonomic considerations: Reaching, repetitive tasks • Rain gutters: Functional/prevent pooling water • Office worker traffic patterns – high risk intersections, blind corners, opening doors Performing Missions for America - Safely

  6. Keep Clear • Exit doors…do not block • Aisles and hallways…do not block • Stairs…do not block • Under stairs…no storage • Utility rooms (circuit breaker panels, etc) • Do not obstruct access to these areas • Fire escapes…operable (check regularly) Performing Missions for America - Safely

  7. Hazard Communications • Control chemicals used in operations • Material Data Safety Sheets • Do not store flammables • Do not allow unlabeled containers • Do not stockpile chemicals • Only enough to use in a reasonable period of time • Make sure personnel know hazards and first aid for each chemical…use personal protective equipment (goggles, gloves, splash apron, etc) Performing Missions for America - Safely

  8. Fire Safety • Occupancy Limits – approved and clearly posted! • Marked Exits • Clear Paths to Exits • Marked on floor or lighted signs visible for all • Accommodate Disabled Visitors • May not have special needs members…consider visitors, parents, special events accommodations, etc. • Flammable Materials • Permanently installed, seasonal decorations, storage areas • Heat Sources • Keep away from curtains, other flammables, auto shut-off, etc. • Fire Extinguishers – charged, inspected, clearly marked Performing Missions for America - Safely

  9. Uncovering Risks (Examples) • Throughout the Interior (regular intervals, ongoing) • Carpets - Electrical Wiring - Handrails • Walking Sfc - Hot pipes - Stairs • Lighting - Walls (Gen Con) - Shelves • Around the Exterior (regular intervals, ongoing) • Sidewalks - Doors - Accumulations (ice, water) • Lighting - Roof - Grounds (holes, poison ivy) • Handrails - Gutters - Animals/Insects (nests) • Mitigate; temporary…mark until fixed permanently • If tenant, then communicate hazards to landlord to fix Performing Missions for America - Safely

  10. Summary • Mission-Oriented Safety • January is the month for Housekeeping • Concentrate on tasks associated with annual safety survey • Unit culture and facility safety…unit meetings • Also applies to mission bases • Communicate the Safety Message • Always Vigilant! for Hazards and Risk Performing Missions for America - Safely

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