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SUPERVISOR SAFETY. Date. SUPERVISOR SAFETY. Responsibilities Communication Safety Committee Support Safety Observations Orienting New Teammates Incident Investigation. RESPONSIBILITIES. Commitment Safety is not “Hero-driven,” but should be led by “SUPER-visors” Whose job is it?
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SUPERVISOR SAFETY Responsibilities Communication Safety Committee Support Safety Observations Orienting New Teammates Incident Investigation
RESPONSIBILITIES • Commitment • Safety is not “Hero-driven,” but should be led by “SUPER-visors” • Whose job is it? • Accountability • MINE! • Know Your “Alphabet Soup” (OSHA IFR, VAR, LTIR) • Know all the costs associated with W/C & Collisions (Pain/Suffering, Loss of productivity, Work Environment, etc) • Know the Policies/Rules • Prevention of Loss/Protection of Assets • PPE, Stretch/Flex, Power & Position, Rewards Program, MHE Inspections, Newsletter, Calendar, Best Practices, Emergency Actions • Empowerment • Encourage Teammates to Make Safe Choices • Observing • Unsafe acts/behaviors • Corrective Action/Follow-Up • Nip it in the bud
COMMUNICATION • 5 Ps For Safety Talks • Prepare: Think about the subject; jot down ideas; organize • Pinpoint: Don’t try to cover too much; zero-in on one main idea • Personalize: Establish common ground; bring it close to home • Picturize: Create clear mental pictures; use visual aids • Prescribe: Tell them what to do; ask for special action • Obtain information from: • Daily Observation Checklist • Risk Best Practices/McLane Policy/Regulations • Injury Focus/Lessons Learned/Risk Newsletter/Calendar/Newspaper • Give/Receive Feedback (Listen!) • Teammate/Pre-Shift Meetings • “Walk the Walk” • “Silence is Acceptance”
SAFETY COMMITTEE SUPPORT • Opportunity for safety concerns to be addressed • Upward/Downward/Lateral Communication • Representative from each department • Meet regularly (monthly or more often, if needed) • Have a set agenda • Record and Post Meeting Minutes (breakroom, etc) • Create Action Plans to monitor progress/monthly tours • Resources: MyMcLane Risk Mgt Best Practices (Tab G)
SAFETY OBSERVATIONS • Checklist • Inspect what you Expect • Correct Unsafe Behaviors • Follow Up
ORIENTING NEW TEAMMATES Motivate • Put the teammate at ease • Find out what the teammate knows about the job • Emphasize the importance of safety on the job Tell & Show • Position the teammate properly • Demonstrate the operation • Use a step-by-step approach Test • Have the teammate tell & show • Correct errors • Continue until the teammate demonstrates proficiency Check/Follow-Up • Tell the teammate who to go to for help • Put the teammate on his/her own • Reinforce positive performance
INCIDENT INVESTIGATION 1 SERIOUS OR MAJOR INJURY 10 MINOR INJURIES 30 PROPERTY DAMAGE 600 INCIDENTS WITH NO VISIBLE INJURY/DAMAGE (NEAR MISS) The more near misses, the greater chance of property damage, minor injuries, serious injuries, or even death.
INCIDENT INVESTIGATION For injuries complete the: SUPERVISORS ACCIDENT/INCIDENT INVESTIGATION REPORT (Located in Tab C of the Risk Best Practice manual) Ensure that an injury file is established per Tab C For collisions complete the: COLLISION REPORT (BLUE FORM) at the scene, while the information is “fresh.” (Located in Tab T, Section K of the Risk Best Practice manual) Ensure an injury/collision file is established per Tab T section K In either case, look for the following contributing factors: • Environment (light, heat, noise) • Design (Tools/Equipment, Layout) • Procedures (Lack of, inappropriate application) • Human Behavior
INCIDENT INVESTIGATION What? • Incident Investigation Who? • Individual Involved • Supervisor • Safety Committee Member • Witnesses When? • Immediately • 1st Priority is treatment of injuries Where? • Incident site • Interview Witnesses in a private/quiet area (offices, etc) Why? • Determine Root Cause (5 Whys) • Prevent recurrence • Identify outdated procedures • Improve work environment • Improve operational/safety procedures • Raise safety awareness level • When an organization reacts swiftly and positively to incidents, it reaffirms a commitment to the safety and well-being of its employees
EVENT: BACK INJURIES AT A STEEL MFG PLANT The Five Whys… • Why did it happen? (Pushing carts of steel; cart’s wheels were worn) • Why were the wheels worn? (The floor is in need of repair) • Why is the floor in need of repair? (Water on the floor) • Why is water on the floor? (Because the roof leaks) • Why does the roof leak? Solution? USUALLY THE ROOT CAUSE
Corrective Action Plans Develop corrective plans to prevent a reoccurrence and document: -WHO? -WILL DO WHAT? -WHEN? • Keep the investigation open until all corrective action plans are completed! • Ask the Safety Committee to review your corrective action plans on a monthly basis until the investigation is closed. • Celebrate your success!
What’s Happening Here? Division-Specific Data
SUPERVISOR SAFETY REVIEW • Responsibilities: whose job is it? • Communication: 5Ps (prepare, pinpoint, personalize, picturize, prescribe) • Safety Committee Support: address issues/monitor progress • Safety Observations: use checklist/correct unsafe behaviors • Orienting New Teammates: motivate, tell/show, test, check/follow-up • Incident Investigation: prevent recurrence, 5 whys