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Safety Committee. Phillip Lacey Assistant Director, Materiel Management: Distribution Services. What is Materiel Management?. Why a Safety Committee?. Establish, implement and maintain an effective Injury and Illness Prevention Program (IIPP). Why a Safety Committee?.
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Safety Committee Phillip Lacey Assistant Director, Materiel Management: Distribution Services
Why a Safety Committee? Establish, implement and maintain an effective Injury and Illness Prevention Program (IIPP)
Why a Safety Committee? Management commitment/ assignment of responsibilities Safety Committee Development of the Safety Committee
Why a Safety Committee? Safety communications system with employees Safety Committee Monthly distribution of committee minutes
Why a Safety Committee? System for assuring employee compliance with safe work practices Safety Committee Safety protocols and annual review, with staff, of workplace hazards
Why a Safety Committee? Scheduled inspections/evaluation system Safety Committee Annual inspection of all Materiel Management locations
Why a Safety Committee? Accident Investigation Safety Committee Accidents, and mitigating measures, discussed and recorded
Why a Safety Committee? Procedures for correcting unsafe/unhealthy conditions Safety Committee Action items created, recorded and remain pending until resolved
Why a Safety Committee? Safety and health training and instruction Safety Committee Committee sponsors classes annually
Why a Safety Committee? Recordkeeping and documentation Safety Committee Minutes distributed; training materials and rosters kept
The committee’s primary role To safeguard staff, faculty, students and the public from harm, while fulfilling every aspect of the Injury, Illness and Prevention Program.
Committee Charge Establishes ground rules and responsibilities
Committee Meetings • 2 hours • monthly
Composition of Membership Furniture Program, Bargain Barn, Microscope Services and Engraving Services Financial Services UCDMC-Mail Services Business Contracts, Strategic Sourcing and Purchasing Special Services, Central Receiving/Storehouse Shipping, Delivery and Bulk Mail
Member Responsibilities • Represent coworkers • Provide agenda items • Stay on point • Delegate • Facilitate meetings • Keep on point
Committee Resources EH&S Representative Management Advisor Committee Secretary
Results Implemented recommendations include: • Safety Tidbits • AED Program • Body Mechanic Classes • Emergency Preparedness (Home and Car) • Personal Safety Awareness • Fire Extinguisher Training • Safety Suggestion Box • Collaborations with EH&S and Physical Therapist Buster Porter to design lift gates
Results • Greater safety awareness due to a culture of safety • Enhanced staffing coverage due to reduced loss of work time
Results FY 07-08 FY 09-10 FY 08-09 Reportable injuries reduced each year 31% 33% 50%