ANNUAL PA WORKPLACE SAFETY COMMITTEE TRAINING This training

ANNUAL PA WORKPLACE SAFETY COMMITTEE TRAINING This training course addresses the requirements of the PA Bureau of Labor & Industry for training of PA certified workplace safety committee members. Tom Bildheiser Loss Control Consultant

Class Objectives Raise your awareness on how safety committee function How to identify hazards in the your workplace Prepare you for accident investigations Discuss Drug and Alcohol Abuse 2

PA WORKPLACE SAFETY COMMITTEE Certification “Requirements” Committee training within past 12 months Monthly meetings Typed agendas & detailed minutes Min. 4 members, max. 50% management Committee Mission Statement Committee Bi-laws Hazard Identification Program Accident Investigation Program 3

PA WORKPLACE SAFETY COMMITTEE Certified Trainer I am certified to do this training because of my Bachelors Degree from an accredited University with my major focus being in the safety and health discipline. I will forward documentation for your files in the event you are audited by the state. 4

PA WORKPLACE SAFETY COMMITTEE “State Audit Process” If you are audited you will be contacted by the PA Bureau of Labor & Industry about three weeks prior to the visit with a formal letter and/or e-mail. The auditor will only want to see your agendas, minutes, training records and other pertinent documents during his visit. You should have the last three years worth of documentation printed and ready for review upon his/her arrival. 5

PA WORKPLACE SAFETY COMMITTEE “Box Score” The total amount saved by this program since March 1994. 10, 847 committees covering 1, 429, 351 employees Initial Savings - $75, 628, 496 Renewal Savings - $486, 147, 199 TOTAL - $561, 755, 695 Updated: January 23, 2015 6

PA WORKPLACE SAFETY COMMITTEE Training Agenda “UCP of Central PA – History” 1. Safety Committee Operations 2. Hazard Inspection 3. Accident Investigation 4. Drug and Alcohol Abuse 7

“UCP of Central PA – History” 1, 864. 41% Policy Year – 4/4/2014 – 2/17/2015 8 Cause of Injury Misc. -Other. Miscellaneous NOC 18. 64%

“UCP of Central PA – History” Part of Body Multiple Body Parts 22. 03% 2, 203. 39% Policy Year – 4/4/2014 – 2/17/2015 9

“UCP of Central PA – History” 3, 050. 85% Type of Injury Strain 30. 51% Policy Year – 4/4/2014 – 2/17/2015 10

Section 1 Safety Committee Operations 11

Safety Committee goal is “Improving Safety” Good Health and Safety means good Business. Managing health and safety is a key aspect of looking after your business - and it has never made better business sense. Poor health and safety can lead to illness and accidents and significant costs for your business. 12

Safety Committees Understanding how the committee process works? 2. Committee Meets (Actual Meeting) 3. Committee Discussion (Open Forum) 1. Committee Preparation (Agenda) 4. Committee Decisions (Voting) 6. Committee Minutes Posted (Bulletin Board) 5. Committee Minutes (Typed Minutes) 13

COMMUNICATING FORMALLY “Getting the Most Out of Meetings” Prepare an agenda The “Safety Share” (Every Committee Member Shares Something) Stay on track Manage time effectively 14

PROBLEM SOLVING “A Process” It may not always be YES or NO Do what works for YOU! Input in critical from all members Results are the main goal 15

PROBLEM SOLVING I Think Outside the Box ? Who makes it, has no need of it. Who buys it, has no use for it. Who uses it can neither see nor feel it. What is it? 16

Answer: Coffin 17

PROBLEM SOLVING II Think Outside the Box ? Paul's height is six feet, he's an assistant at a butcher's shop, and wears size 9 shoes. What does he weigh? 18

Answer: Meat 19

PROBLEM SOLVING III Think Outside the Box ? Feed me and I live, yet give me a drink and I die. 20

Answer: Fire 21

PROMOTE SAFETY COMMITTEE RECOGNITION @ Awards for Achieving Goals (Examples: Food, Shirts, Gift Cards, etc. ) SAFETY PROMOTION @ Safety Days & Picnics @ Safety Contests EMPLOYEE INVOLVEMENT @ Questionnaires @ Safety Suggestion Box PUBLICATIONS @ Poster Programs @ Company News Letters Training @ Videos (HM Workers Compensation Library) @ Fact Sheets @ Toolbox Talks 22 100 700

Questions This completes the required section on safety committee operations. 23

Section 2 Hazard Inspection 24

Play along…… I NEED EVERYONE TO CLOSE YOUR EYES! I also need one volunteer! 25

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We’re all skimmers? Make quick judgments Creatures of habit Always multi-tasking, looking ahead Over look subtle changes Accept the way things are as safe We are habitually letting our guards down concerning hazards we face. We are failing to properly assess risk! 27

So what is an INSPECTION? An inspection examines physical facilities looking for unsafe conditions, unsafe behavior, housekeeping, etc. We have control of certain items in the workplace and “HOUSEKEEPING” is the biggest one. 28

“SAFETY INSPECTIONS” What is it We’re Looking for at this time? Equipment & Processes Employee Work Practices Environmental Conditions 29

What do you see? There are no wrong answers! 30

Hazard Identification Scenario # 1 31

Paper stacked to close to light – Fire Hazard Identification Scenario # 1 Potentially heavy object – Strain Injury File drawer open – Trip Hazard Standing on chair with wheels – Fall Hazard 32

Hazard Identification Scenario # 2 33

Hazard Identification Scenario # 2 34

Hazard Identification Scenario # 3 35

Working under open cabinet – Contusion Hazard Identification Scenario # 3 Fire Extinguisher blocker – Fire Hazard Thumbs tacks on chair – Puncture Hazards Door not locked – Security Issue Obstructed vision – Trip Hazard 36

REQUIREMENT This is a requirement to have and maintain a certified safety committee. You must conduct “periodic” safety inspections within the “workplace” for your employees. I recommend monthly inspections be done. 37

Questions This completes the required section on hazard inspection. 38

Section 3 Accident Investigation 39

ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION IS DEFINED AS AN ORGANIZED PROCESS USING STANDARD PROCEDURES THAT ARE APPLIED EVERY TIME AN ACCIDENT OCCURS, REGARDLESS OF THE SEVERITY. 40

ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION “Reasons for Accident Investigation” v. Determine Direct Causes v. Prevent Similar Occurrences v. Document Facts ONLY! v. Reinforce Commitment to Safety 41

ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION “Examples of Accident Causes” Unsafe Acts – Personal Factors Failure to use safe guards Failure to operate tools or equipment Unsafe act of another employee Lack of communication between employees Unsafe loading or placing Using defective equipment Influence of alcohol or drugs Employee inattentiveness Lack of skill and knowledge (Experience) 42

ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION “Examples of Accident Causes” Unsafe Conditions Inadequate guards or protection Defective tools or equipment Congested work area Inadequate warning system Fire or explosion hazard Inadequate ventilation Excessive noise Inadequate lighting Poor housekeeping 43

ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION “Examples of Accident Causes” Fundamental Causes Lack of proper procedures Inadequate job instructions Inadequate preventive maintenance program Inadequate supervision Inadequate job training Unsafe design or construction Poor work practices Inadequate security system 44

ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION “Do’s” Do separate the witnesses Do talk with them one at a time Do listen Do make short notes only Do ask for clarification Do confirm statements are correct 45

ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION “Don’ts” Don’t interrupt Don’t prompt Don’t ask leading questions Don’t place blame Don’t assume Don’t intimidate witnesses 46

ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION “Human Factors” • • • Sight Hearing Touch Smell Taste Behavior Drugs/Alcohol Physical Limitation Stress • • • 47 Fatigue Disease Age Speed Anger

ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION “Who Should Do It ” * Safety Committee Members * First Line Supervisor * Safety Manager or Coordinator * Human Resources * All of the Above 48

Questions This completes the required section on accident investigation. 49

Section 4 Drug and Alcohol Abuse 50

Drug and Alcohol Abuse Think PA’s workplaces are drug free? Think again. • 75% of drug users are employed • Almost one in ten employees has a substance abuse problem • 24% of workers admit to drinking during the workday at least once in the past year • 15% of U. S. workers report using alcohol or being impaired on the job in the past year 51

Drug and Alcohol Abuse • Individuals who abuse drugs or alcohol are three and a half times more likely to be involved in a workplace accident compared to individuals who do not abuse drugs or alcohol • 47% of industrial injuries are directly related to alcohol abuse or alcoholism 52

Drug and Alcohol Abuse • Only 1 out of every 5 Pennsylvania employers plans to address substance abuse in the workplace. • The number increased to 2 out of every 3 when workers’ compensation premium discounts were mentioned. * *While PA presently has no provisions for granting financial consideration for implementing an drug and alcohol program, this may be legislatively addressed in the future. 53

Questions Visit www. samhsa. gov, the website for the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), maintained by the US Department of Health and Human Services 54

“Congratulations” This Completes Your Annual Certified Workplace Safety Committee Training as Required by the PA Department of Labor & Industry. 55