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PPT-057-06

WORKPLACE SAFETYCOMMITTEE. Initial & Re-Certification. PPT-057-06. 1. Learning Objectives. Understand the role and functionality of a safety committee Understand basic hazard detection and inspection methods Understand (and apply) basic accident & incident investigation techniques

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PPT-057-06

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  1. WORKPLACE SAFETYCOMMITTEE • Initial & Re-Certification PPT-057-06 1

  2. Learning Objectives Understand the role and functionality of a safety committee Understand basic hazard detection and inspection methods Understand (and apply) basic accident & incident investigation techniques Gain basic awareness of how drug & alcohol abuse/addiction impacts the workplace PPT-057-06 3

  3. Workplace Safety Committees Role and Functionality PPT-057-06 6

  4. Safety Committee Purpose • Improve safety & health in the workplace • Involve employees in the safety function • Generate ideas for improving safety & health • Improve relations • Stimulate interest among employees PPT-057-06 7

  5. Committee Member Composition • - Minimum of 2 employer and 2 employee representatives • Number of employer representatives CANNOT exceed number of employee representatives • Quorum = 1/2 Plus 1 Safety Committee Structure PPT-057-06 12

  6. Purpose: to detect hazards and prevent accidents& illnesses • Must have formal (documented) monthly meetings with Agenda & Minutes: • - Review & update safety training • - Develop safety work practices • - Recommend use of safety equipment/devices • - Accident/incident report reviews • - Action items from reports & safety inspections • - Avenue for employee safety-related issues Safety Committee Function PPT-057-06 14

  7. Members’ Responsibilities • Attend meetings • Notify all employees in your area that you are their representative on the Committee • Be watchful for unsafe conditions and acts and report them • Be responsive to people’s concerns; follow up • Ask employees for safety suggestions and concerns • Discuss safety issues with employees • Offer solutions not just problems PPT-057-06 15

  8. Workplace Safety Committees Hazard Detection and Identification Is this safe? PPT-057-06 27

  9. Hazard Detection & Identification • The following list shows the main ways to identify hazards: • → Walkthrough Surveys • → Inspection Checklists • → Past Records • → Accident Investigations PPT-057-06 28

  10. Risk vs. Hazard Risk:The measure of the probability and severity of an adverse effect caused by a hazard Hazard: Whatcauses the risk; administrative or physical (causes or has the potential to cause a loss) PPT-057-06 29

  11. Purpose of Safety Inspections • Identify potential hazards so they are corrected before an injury occurs • Implement or improve safetyprograms • Increase safety awareness • Display concern for workers’ safety • Communicate safety standards of performance PPT-057-06 30

  12. Purpose of Safety Inspections • Two types of hazards • 1. Unsafe act • 2. Unsafe condition PPT-057-06 30

  13. What is a Hazard? An act or a condition in the workplace that has the potential to cause injury, illness, or death to a person and/or damage to company property, equipment and materials PPT-057-06 33

  14. What to Look for • High Hazard Areas: Equipment and operations that involve energy transfer including: • chemical, • mechanical, • pneumatic, • physical, • electrical, • gravitational, • etc. (Unsafe Conditions) PPT-057-06 34

  15. What to Look for • Procedures and behaviors, including: • Use of protective equipment • Safe operating speeds • Following proper procedures • Horseplay, • Inattentive behavior, • Etc. (Unsafe Acts) PPT-057-06 34

  16. Any Problems Here? Chemical storage underneath cabinet Not all chemicals properly labeled Are chemicals compatible No lip on shelf PPT-057-06 37

  17. What About Here? Fire door held open by fire extinguisher Location of extinguisher could be trip & fall hazard PPT-057-06 38

  18. Is this Okay? No shoring in trench Working below unstable rock Unstable soil in trench NO! PPT-057-06 39

  19. What About This? Storage next to hot water heater Combustible storage in “mechanical room” Unsafe storage – could fall on somebody PPT-057-06 40

  20. Any Issues Here? Door possibly closes on cord – damage to cord Cord across walkway – trip & fall hazard PPT-057-06 41

  21. What About Here? Exit blocked/obstructed Exit access/aisle blocked/obstructed Storage creates trip & fall hazard Access to fire extinguisher blocked PPT-057-06 42

  22. Do you see any Problems? Electrical cord frayed, insulation missing PPT-057-06 43

  23. How to Document the Inspection In Writing, In Writing, In Writing! • Email…… • Checklists………. • Memorandums………. • Written inspection reports……….. Safety Inspections PPT-057-06 44

  24. Drug-Free Workplaces in PA Employee Substance Abuse Awareness & Prevention (ESAAP) PPT-057-06 85

  25. The Unseen Reality • Think PA’s workplaces are drug free? Think again. • 75% of drug users are employed • 24% of workers admit to drinking during the workday • 15% of U.S. workers report using alcohol or being impaired on the job in the past year PPT-057-06 86

  26. Substance Abuse • Individuals who abuse drugs or alcohol are three and a half times more likely to be involved in a workplace accident • 47% of industrial injuries are directly related to alcohol abuse or alcoholism PPT-057-06 88

  27. ESAAP is an Effective Solution • Southern Pacific Railroad reports after they implemented an ESAAP accidents dropped by 71%. • One electric supply company documents a 39% decrease in absenteeism after implementation of an ESAAP. PPT-057-06 91

  28. Recognizing Effects • Slow reaction time • Impaired coordination • Slowed or slurred speech • Irritability • Excessive talking • Inability to sit still • Limited attention span • Poor motivation or lack of energy PPT-057-06 94

  29. Physical Effects • Common performance problems mayinclude: • Poor attendance • - Tardiness • - Unexplained absences • - Long lunches • Co-workers or customer complaints • Mistakes • Missed deadlines PPT-057-06 95

  30. Drugs of Abuse • Alcohol • Marijuana • Inhalants • Stimulants • Depressants • Narcotics • Hallucinogens • Designer Drugs • Over the counter (OTC) PPT-057-06 96

  31. Drug-Free Workplace Policy Accomplishes two major things: 1. Sends a clear message that use of alcohol and drugs in the workplace is prohibited 2. Encourages employees who have problems with alcohol and other drugs to voluntarily seek help PPT-057-06 97

  32. Elements of ESAAP’s PPT-057-06 98

  33. A Safer, Drug-Free Workplace • Recognize the impact of alcohol and drug abuse on the workplace • Understand and follow the Drug-Free Workplace Policy • Know the types of assistance available • Visit www.samhsa.gov, the website for the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), maintained by the US Department of Health and Human Services PPT-057-06 99

  34. Additional Resources • To assist you in your program development, you can • contact us for your own PowerPoint copy of: • “Drug & Alcohol Awareness-Employee” and • “Drug & Alcohol Awareness-Supervisor” Department of Labor and Industry Bureau of Workers’ Compensation Email: RA-LI-BWC-Safety@pa.gov Phone: (717) 772-1635 PPT-057-06 100

  35. Workplace Safety Committees Accident/Incident Investigation and Reporting PPT-057-06 46

  36. Incident Ratio Model 1 Death or Serious Injury Most Accident Investigations Conducted 29 Minor Injury Few Investigations Conducted Biggest percentage of injury causing potential! 300 Near Miss 3,000 Unsafe Acts, Behaviors or Conditions PPT-057-06 47

  37. Near Miss What is a near miss? How does it differ from an accident? How does it differ from a hazard? PPT-057-06 48

  38. What Is A Near Miss? PPT-057-06 49

  39. Incident Investigation & Reporting • What is an accident? • What are the causes of an accident? • How do I investigate an accident? • What should I put in my report? • What’s next? PPT-057-06 57

  40. Incident Investigation & Reporting What is an accident? An uncontrolled and/or unplanned release of energy that causes or contributes to illness, injury, death and/or damage to property, equipment, or materials. All accidents have a cause and effect! PPT-057-06 58

  41. Incident Investigation & Reporting What are the causes of an accident? There are two basic causes of accidents: Unsafe Acts and Unsafe Conditions PPT-057-06 59

  42. Unsafe Act or Unsafe Condition? Act: No guarding on scaffold; unsafe set-up for scaffold; no PPE Condition: Items stored in exit access, obstructs exit width PPT-057-06 63

  43. Incident Investigation & Reporting HOW DO I INVESTIGATE AN ACCIDENT/INCIDENT? 1. Call for first aid/emergency response 2. Secure the scene 3. Photograph the scene 4. Interview witnesses 5. Collect physical evidence PPT-057-06 71

  44. Incident Investigation & Reporting WHAT SHOULD I PUT IN MY REPORT? All the facts, statements, documents, photos, etc. that were obtained during the investigation Remember, no opinions (e.g. “I think that, I believe that”…) Analysis of the cause Corrective actions PPT-057-06 78

  45. Corrective Action • Told to be more careful • Explained safety rule on lifting • Instructed employee to read Safety Data • Sheet (SDS) • Had co-worker review proper procedures • ARE THESE EFFECTIVE MEANS OF CORRECTIVE ACTION? WHAT DO YOU THINK? Hint: Not really! These actions do not really correct anything. PPT-057-06 79

  46. Good Corrective Action • Met with employee to discuss accident and reviewed proper procedures and then... • Observed employee perform the procedure • Showed employee SDS, reviewed how to interpret; use of appropriate PPE • Checked for understanding • Plan to discuss with all employees in department at next meeting PPT-057-06 80

  47. Incident Investigation - Summary • Accident & Incident Investigations • First Aid & Emergency Response • Secure Scene • Photograph/Document Scene • Interviews/Statements • Review Records • Prepare a Report: • Include Causes & Effects • Include Corrective Actions • Follow-up! PPT-057-06 82

  48. Root Cause(s) The cause of a problem which, if adequately addressed, will prevent a recurrence of that problem PPT-057-06 83

  49. WEED OUT THE CAUSES OF INJURIES AND ILLNESSES Strains DIRECT CAUSES OF INJURY/ILLNESS Burns Cuts Unguarded machine Horseplay Create a hazard Broken tools Surface Causes of the Accident Ignore a hazard Chemical spill Fails to report injury Defective PPE Fails to inspect Untrained worker Behaviors Conditions Lack of time Fails to enforce Too much work Fails to train Inadequate training No recognition Inadequate labeling procedures No discipline procedures No orientation process Outdated Procedures Inadequate training plan No recognition plan No accountability policy No inspection policy Root Causes of the Accident PPT-057-01 86 PPT-057-06

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