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OSHA Challenge “Pipeline to VPP”. Permian Basin STEPS Midland, Texas, Texas. Trai n ing. Hazard prevention and control. Worksite analysis. Management Leadership Employee Involvement. Tuesday 8 September, 2009. Presented by:. Greg Smith, CSP CSHI Austin, Texas.
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OSHA Challenge“Pipeline to VPP” Permian Basin STEPSMidland, Texas, Texas Training Hazard prevention and control Worksite analysis ManagementLeadership Employee Involvement Tuesday 8 September, 2009
Presented by: Greg Smith, CSP CSHI Austin, Texas
Roadmap to an Effective SHMS: OSHA Challenge • On par with VPP • Three-stage roadmap – Follows VPP elements and sub-elements • 2 Tracks – General Industry & Construction • Uses third party Administrators to guide Participants • Online Tools including Gap Analysis • 97,625 total employees impacted
Elements = • Management leadership and employee involvement • Worksite analysis • Hazard prevention and control • Training
Three Stages of OSHA Challenge • Participants can begin at any stage and are required to show progression in each stage through knowledge and action requirements related to: • Management leadership and employee involvement • Worksite analysis • Hazard prevention and control • Safety and health training • Each stage requires documentation and verification of Participant achievement by the Administrator before progression to the next stage
OSHA Challenge Organization OSHA Administrator Coordinator Coordinator Participant Participant Participant Participant Participant Participant
OSHA Challenge Tracking Participant Status Form Management Commitment and Employee Involvement
OSHA Challenge Tracking Participant Status Form Worksite Analysis
OSHA Challenge Tracking Participant Status Form Hazard Prevention and Control
OSHA Challenge Benefits Individualized assistance and step-by-step guide to implementing an effective SHMS (3-stage road map) at employer’s own pace • Improved employee morale (result of the employee involvement element) • Improved relations with OSHA • Decrease in TCIR/DART rates • Recognition from various OSHA offices and webpage • Possible expedited track to VPP after completion
OSHA Challenge 2008 Evaluation Bottom-line Results Construction graduates of OSHA Challenge reduced their baseline TCIR rate by 45% and their DART rate by 31 %. In comparing rates to the BLS rates for like industries, graduates were 30% below the TCIR and 35% below the DART General Industry graduates of Challenge had increased their TCIR and DART by 4% and 42 % respectively. In comparing rates to the BLS rates for like industries, graduates were 41% below the TCIR and 28% below the DART.
OSHA Challenge Program Roles & Responsibilities of Administrators & Coordinators Greg Smith, CSP Outreach Program Administrator CSHI – Austin, Texas
Why Become an Administrator? Riches and Fame….OR not! Fees for Services Expenses Doughnuts and Lunch The Right Thing to Do: YEP!
Roles/Responsibilities Liaison between Participants & OSHA Provide direction and understanding of Challenge/VPP requirements Handle administrative paperwork Applications (Candidate/Participant, Coordinators) Annual Reports Stage Completion – OCTPS
Coordinators Coach, mentor, Personally verifies that Participants have completed requirements. Liaison between Participant and Administrator, where necessary Can work with any Administrator
How to become a Coordinator Complete application and submit to administrator Qualifications Special Government Employee (SGE), or Knowledge of Safety and Health Management Systems, and Auditing experience, and Knowledge of Challenge/VPP Requirements
How to Become a Candidate/Participant Submit Application Letter of Commitment Candidate Information Profile OSHA Log 300 Data from last calendar year Complete Gap Analysis using OCTPS Stay in communication with Coordinator/Administrator on progress
Support Administrators/Coordinators Hold quarterly meetings (in person & phone conference) Answer questions via email, phone and in-person when possible Hold Coordinator’s training Conduct meetings with management teams to help them understand the benefits of the OSHA Challenge Program.
Success! CSHI First Graduate – June 2009 VPP verification scheduled for late 2009 Expect at least 1 more Graduate by end of 2009 - Maybe more if all goes well… Economic downturn does not seem to be hurting overall progress of Challenge Participants.
Contact your local OSHA Area Office Contact OSHA’s National Office at 202-693-2200 http://www.osha.gov/ Contact me: Greg Smith, CSP CSHI 1625 Rutherford Lane Austin, Texas 78754 512-462-1234 www.cshi.org greg.smith@cshi.org Additional Information
Last Shot at Questions… Thanks! Greg Smith, CSP CSHI – Austin, Texas