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SUPERVISOR SAFETY

SUPERVISOR SAFETY. SAFETY THROUGH TEAMWORK “Nothing is so important that it can not be done safely.”. OBJECTIVES. Safety at ECU - integral part of every task Supervisor Safety Responsibility Safety Enforcement Workers’ Compensation/RTW Accident Investigation. THE SAFETY TEAM.

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SUPERVISOR SAFETY

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  1. SUPERVISOR SAFETY SAFETY THROUGH TEAMWORK “Nothing is so important that it can not be done safely.”

  2. OBJECTIVES • Safety at ECU - integral part of every task • Supervisor Safety Responsibility • Safety Enforcement • Workers’ Compensation/RTW • Accident Investigation

  3. THE SAFETY TEAM • Upper Management • Supervisors • Employees • Safety Committees • Environmental Health & Safety

  4. SUPERVISOR SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIES • Video “Supervisor Safety Responsibility” • Leadership - good example; attitude (handout) • Provide resources - equipment/guidance • Safety in work plans/evaluations • Enforcement of safety rules • Ensure training is provided and YOU attend • Respond immediately to safety issues

  5. SAFETY ENFORCEMENT • Video “Discipline Safety Enforcement” • Follows same procedure as personnel issue • Coach first; positive reinforcement • Disciplinary procedure - used to change • Be Consistent and Document • Discuss accidents in staff meetings; educate

  6. WORKERS’ COMPENSATION A Benefit to the Injured Employee

  7. WORKERS’ COMPENSATION PROGRAM • Administered by Office of Environmental Health & Safety (handout) • ECU Contact: Donna Davis, WC Manager • Medical Provider: Employee Health • Facilities Services contacts • RTW: Bill Bagnell, Griffin Avin • Forms: Elizabeth Mills, Kathy Odom, Barbara Moseley

  8. WORKERS’ COMPENSATION PROGRAM (cont’d) • Covers full-time, part-time & temporary employees • Must be result of work-related injury/illness • Rules established by NCIC and OSP • Information available through EH&S office, EH&S Web Site and NCIC Ombudsman’s office

  9. REQUIREMENTS • Immediately notify supervisor & EH&S • Supervisor transports on initial if employee unable • Treatment must be authorized by EH&S • Supervisor completes NCIC Form 19 and Accident Investigation form • Employee completes Employee Statement of Incident and Medical Release form

  10. REQUIREMENTS (cont’d) • Employee must follow doctor’s orders, accept all medical treatment and attend all appointments • EH&S will pay all AUTHORIZED medical treatments and prescriptions • Employee must provide supervisor and EH&S with copy of all doctor’s notes regarding work status

  11. REQUIREMENTS (cont’d) • Employee must communicate with supervisor and EH&S weekly • Employee continues to receive vac/sick leave, hospitalization insurance and performance increases • Employee will not receive retirement credits while on WC leave • Do not compare cases with co-workers

  12. RETURN TO WORK • New program at ECU • Provides benefits to employees and ECU • Backed by Management • Requires cooperation and communication • Transitional Duty - “it could happen to you” • Research proves it can be great benefit • 70% NEVER return after 30 days

  13. RTW - EMPLOYEE BENEFITS • Wage continuation vs. 2/3 salary • Part of rehabilitation program • Endurance vs. Inactivity • Less disruption, stress • Preserves leave time & service credits • Maintain social contacts & self-esteem • Positive influence on peers

  14. RTW - Management Benefits • Minimizes productivity losses • Minimizes case management • Decreases recovery period • Decreases WC costs to ECU • Preserves skilled/stable worker • Promotes communication over litigation • Improves employee morale

  15. RTW PROCEDURES • Employee returns restriction form to supervisor • Contact EH&S, Facilities Services contact • Transitional Duty Team determines RTW status • Complete transitional duty plan • Employee returns to work • Supervisor/employee responsibilities

  16. WORKER’S COMPENSATION CHALLENGES • RTW and Transitional Duty • Communication, communication, communication • Reporting near misses and Accident Investigation • Getting beyond employee vs. management • Personal conduct • Safety Through Teamwork

  17. ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION The Key to Stopping Recurrences Video “Accident Investigation”

  18. ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION • Report all accidents & near misses • Fact finding, not fault finding • Report only facts - where, when, how, why • Identify root cause • Factors - equipment, environment, personnel & management

  19. ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION TIPS • Quick response • Take care of victims first • Control scene • Get names of witnesses • Complete forms - be thorough • EH&S may follow-up

  20. COMING ATTRACTIONS • Comprehensive EH&S Manual • Comprehensive Training Plan • Continue Semi-annual Training • Safety Meetings • Video List

  21. SUMMARY & QUESTIONS • Summary • Questions? • How can we better serve your safety needs?

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