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FFFWEST Safety Committee Meeting. Audio Info: 1-888-396-0833 Participant Code: 9835428 Please hit the 'mute’ button or use *6 to mute your phone until you are ready to speak up. Don’t place the call on hold.
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FFFWEST Safety Committee Meeting Audio Info: 1-888-396-0833 Participant Code: 9835428 Please hit the 'mute’ button or use *6 to mute your phone until you are ready to speak up. Don’t place the call on hold. No matter how busy you are, putting a conference call on hold forces the entire group to listen to your hold music. If you must step away, use the mute feature or hang up and dial back in. Monday, April 29th 2013
Any Accidents or Injuries…? • PLEASE REMEMBER TO REPORT IMMEDIATELY !! • Reporting injuries immediately is the optimal way to save time, money, and your associates! If you have questions please contact Risk Management at 757-989-2724. • Workers' Compensation claims must be reported online, via HR Manager Self Service. • Send supporting documentation for claims to 757-989-2501 OR accident.claims@ferguson.com
Reporting Accidents.. • All vehicle accidents should be reported to the Risk Management Group immediately utilizing the on-line reporting tool on Pipeline, or by calling (757) 989-2724. • If there are injuries to our associates, also notify Liberty Mutual 877-308-8141 within 24 hours. • Does your truck have an Accident Kit?
please note the additional forms for submittal of a workers’ compensation claim.
Branch Safety Inspections These Inspections all require Documentation & Retention
Why…? • Why Complete Safety Related Inspections? • Primary goal is always to protect our associates from injury - This by default keeps your operation working better. • They lower maintenance costs • They reduce downtime • They are required by law and/or company policy.
Dept of Transportation (DOT) • Post-Trip Inspection Checklist: Post-Trip Inspections must be performed and documented by drivers and kept on file at the location to comply with federal law - Retain for rolling 90 days • Pre-Trip Inspection Checklist: Pre-Trip Inspections must be completed by drivers, but documentation is not required by law but it is considered “Best Practice” to document regardless. • DOT annual inspection : All vehicles over 10K must have a documented annual inspection.
Power Industrial Trucks (PIT) • PIT/forklifts Inspections: Forklift inspections must be performed and documented before each shift. • Retain Inspection forms for 6 months + Current Month. • Don’t forget– OSHA requires all PIT operators to be trained and re-certified every 3 years.
Fire Extinguishers… • Fire extinguishers are to be visually inspected monthly (including fire extinguishers on PIT's) and documented on the reverse side of the inspection record tag. • Fire extinguishers must have an annual maintenance check (performed by Cintas). • Don’t Forget - Associates must be trained, in its use, if they will be expected to use the fire extinguisher in the event of a fire. Training must be documented and kept on file at each location.
Eyewash Stations… • What Locations Need Eyewash Stations? • If a location has hazardous materials than an eyewash station is needed. Location size does not matter. • Again, these need to be properly inspected on a monthly basis and documented using the Inspection Tag mounted on the station.
First-Aid Kits • First-Aid & BBP kits are to be maintained and inspected monthly and documented. • Retain for 12 months.
Rolling Step Ladders • Only Rolling Ladders allowed to be used in FEI Facilities. • Rolling Ladders must be inspected & documented before use. • Defects shall be immediately marked in a manner that readily identifies them as defective and shall be withdrawn from service until repaired.
Location Assessment… • This inspection checklist is for locations to find areas of excellence, and areas of opportunity with relation to a working environment and safety compliance. • Complete twice per year. • used as a key resource to achieving Workers Compensation Goals. • Keep copies on file at location.
Wolseley Focus Operational Audits Coming soon to a branch near you…
Wolseley Focus Operational Audits • Ferguson Enterprises is beginning a new initiative designed to help all of us understand where we Branch Operations and where we could be at risk of loss. • This audit will be another tool we will use to help us know where our locations can improve.
Wolseley Focus Operational Audits • A checklist is under development that will be posted to Pipeline so we can “self-audit.” • The branch visitation schedule will also be posted. • The audit process will usually be less than a 2-day visit • this will minimize the impact on your time to serve the customer.
Wolseley Focus Operational Audits • No location is exempt from this program. • Fabrication locations. • ISO locations.. • One-Man locations…. • The location manager will need to be made available when the auditors visit. • Again, these will not be surprise audits.