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HELP Accident Prevention Memory Tool

HELP Accident Prevention Memory Tool. FY2011 Injuries. In short: TOO MANY! FY2011: 6635 total, 1410 Lost time cases. Just over 5.28% of the State of Georgia employees were involved in some type of injury during FY2011.

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HELP Accident Prevention Memory Tool

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  1. HELP Accident PreventionMemory Tool

  2. FY2011 Injuries • In short: TOO MANY! • FY2011: 6635 total, 1410 Lost time cases. • Just over 5.28% of the State of Georgia employees were involved in some type of injury during FY2011. • The largest cost and most of the injuries came from one of the simplest causes - Falls, Slips & Trips.

  3. State of Georgia Workers’ Compensation Injuries FY2011 vs. FY2010

  4. Injuries by Type (Top 15)

  5. HELP Accident Prevention Tool Purpose: To provide an easy tool that everyone can use to prevent injuries during their daily tasks. Application: Daily prior to starting any job or task. Hazards, Equipment, Look, Protection

  6. HELP Accident Prevention Tool Hazards • Do I know the Hazards of performing this Job/Task? • Do I know the chemicals involved? Is the MSDS available and have I reviewed it? • Am I sure the power has been turned off on this piece of machinery? And has it been locked so no one will start it? • Do I know how to operate the tools safely? From a screwdriver to a bulldozer know the hazards before operating.

  7. HELP Accident Prevention Tool Equipment • Do I have the proper Equipment, including Safety Equipment to do this Job/Task? • Proper tools (Pry bar rather than using a Screwdriver) • Lifting help (Another person, hand truck, forklift) • Safety glasses • Proper shoes • Gloves • Hardhat

  8. HELP Accident Prevention Tool Look • Am I aware of my surroundings at all times? • Water puddles and electricity never mix! • Other equipment operating in the area. • Other people working in the area. • When moving objects do you have a clear path? • Look out for one another. • Is your partner using the proper PPE? • F.O.C.U.S. on the task at hand.

  9. HELP Accident Prevention Tool Protection • Am I sure Protective Guards/Safety Barriers are in place? • Machine guards. • Lockouts/Tagouts in place? • Are the brakes on the vehicle operating properly? • Is your seat belt working properly? • Am I sure the barrier/device that is designed to prevent injuries is in place and working?

  10. H.E.L.P. Accident Prevention Tool • Simple steps taken before starting a job or task can go a long way in preventing injuries. • Does not replace other training methods. • The injury you prevent may be yours! • Thanks for your help.

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