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HCA Safety Program Safety Communication Update. Departmental Safety Representative Quarterly Meeting - October 2010. Communication. HCA employees play an important role in safety communication.
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HCA Safety ProgramSafety Communication Update Departmental Safety Representative Quarterly Meeting - October 2010
Communication • HCA employees play an important role in safety communication. • It is important to remember HCA Safety during events that may involve injuries or workplace emergencies.
When to Call HCA Safety… • When 911 has been called and an employee is taken by ambulance (whether the injury was work related or not) • Anytime there is notification that an employee has been admitted to the hospital after a workplace injury • After a vehicle accident involving a workplace injury • When there has been major flooding, or a serious event such as a fire at a worksite • When Cal/OSHA has contactedyour worksite by phone, mail, orhas arrived in person • When there are safety questions
Updates to HCA Safety Program Communication Resources • New Safety Contact Phone Number • “Injury Reporting” Quick Link • HCA Safety Web Page
Contact Information for the HCA Safety Program Safety Phone Line 714-834-SAFE (7233) All HCA Safety Program staff are located at:: 405 W 5th Street Santa Ana, CA 92701 HCA Safety Program Staff: Elsa Davis, Program Manager: 714-834-3657 |Cell: 714-824-0375 April Kearney, Safety & Training Officer: 714-834-4359 | Cell: 714-470-4207 JoAnn Bowland, Staff Support: 714-834-5250 Estela Ortiz, Staff Support: 714-834-6253 Program’s Pony: Bldg. 38-AB | Fax: 714-834-7695 E-Mail: HCASafetyProgram@ochca.com | Website:http://intranet/safety
During Business Hours… Call HCA Safety 714-834-SAFE (7233)
HCA Reporting Procedures Supervisors • For a serious injury that occurs during normal operating hours, immediately call the HCA Safety Program at 714-834-SAFE (7233) — Important — **Supervisors who have employees that are transported by ambulance or are admitted to the hospital must report the injury immediately to HCA Safety — New for 2010 — • To assist in expediting the injury reporting process, the HCA Safety Program has developed an Injury and Illness Reporting Checklistthat will provide specific procedures, contact information, and links to download forms
To access this new checklist please visit the HCA Intranet home page and click on the quick link “Injury Reporting”
Failure to Report Minimum fine for failure to report is $5,000.00 Remember…. 8 hours start counting from the time that the employer has knowledge of the injury! Basic Rule: Call 911 + Call HCA Safety Office.
In Conclusion… Communicationwith HCA Safety is the key to a successful inspection and outcome!