Safety Leadership Training Series Safety Inspections And Surveys

Safety Leadership Training Series Safety Inspections And Surveys Identifying and Controlling Hazards Our risk control service is advisory only. We assume no responsibility for management or control of customer safety activities nor implementation of recommended corrective measures. The illustrations, instructions and principles contained in the material are general in scope and, to the best of our knowledge, current at the time of publication. No attempt has been made to interpret any referenced codes, standards, or regulations. Please refer to the appropriate code-, standard-, or regulation-making authority for interpretation or clarification. Only your policy or contract can give actual terms, conditions and exclusions.

Do’s § Actively participate by contributing – Ask questions – Share experiences – Request explanations § Be supportive of your co-workers § Apply what you learn to your job § Pass on the information Liberty Mutual Insurance 2

Objectives § As a result of today’s session, you will: § Understand your safety activities § Learn the difference between inspections and surveys § Identify items you should look for § Understand the benefits Liberty Mutual Insurance 3

Agenda § Safety activities for Supervisors § Inspections § Surveys § What to look for § Benefits Liberty Mutual Insurance 4

Safety Activities for Supervisors § Job layout § Employee selection & placement § Job safety analysis § Employee training § Accident investigation § Inspection and surveys Liberty Mutual Insurance 5

Periodic Inspections and Surveys § Focus attention on safety § Identify hazards Liberty Mutual Insurance 6

Inspections § “A detailed examination of a particular object, focusing primarily on its physical condition and operating characteristics. ” § § Who? Why? What? Supervisor’s responsibilities Liberty Mutual Insurance 7

Surveys § “a planned examination of the total operation” § Who conducts surveys? § Employee involvement § Selection & training § Scheduling Liberty Mutual Insurance 8

The Total Picture § Person or operator – What is he/she doing? § Equipment – Is it safe? § Environment – Is it hazardous? Liberty Mutual Insurance 9

Questions to Ask § What is taking place? § Is it a safe procedure? § Is it necessary? § Can it be eliminated? § Is it the most efficient way? § What should be changed? Liberty Mutual Insurance 10

Unsafe Acts § Failure to replace a guard § Over-speeding equipment § Maintenance failure § Failure to report unsafe conditions § Improper use of a tool Liberty Mutual Insurance 11

What to Look For… § …in Accidents § Mishandling Materials, Persons Falling, Slipping (62%) § …in Costs § Improper Use of Tools, Machines, Portable Equipment (70%) Liberty Mutual Insurance 12

Things Out of Place § Machine guards § Extension cords § Tools § Missing ground wires § Portable equipment § People § Raw stock, parts in process § Scrap, oil spills, skids, water on floor § Ventilation hoods Liberty Mutual Insurance 13

Maintenance Failures § Damaged tools § Oil leaking § Floors worn § Ladder rungs missing § Lights burned out § Guards inoperative § Scrap containers broken § Switch boxes uncovered § Machines out of service Liberty Mutual Insurance 14

Fire & Explosion Hazards § Combustible waste accumulations § Overloaded circuits § Unprotected welding or cutting § Improper containers for flammables § Use of sparking tools § Inoperative exhaust hoods § Concentrations of fine dusts § Vapors, lubrication, or solvent spills § Fire doors or extinguishers blocked § Overheated equipment bearings Liberty Mutual Insurance 15

Unusual Noises § Change in pitch or intensity in machines § Strange sounds (clicking or squeaking) § Noises coming from wrong places § Noises interfering with workers’ hearing Liberty Mutual Insurance 16

Unusual Odors and Sensations § Ozone from malfunctioning electrical equipment § Smoke § Excessive odors of solvents or process materials § Odors not customary to area § Excessive heat or cold § Excess vibration § Humidity Liberty Mutual Insurance 17

Production Snags § Machines shut down § Stock piling up § Stock not available when required § Operators standing idle § Vehicles stalled at key points § Excessive rejects Liberty Mutual Insurance 18

Mechanical § Unauthorized machine operation § Unauthorized repairs, adjustments § Failure to lockout § Bypassing interlocks § Over-speeding § Climbing on or over machines § Failure to report malfunctions § Not using guards provided Liberty Mutual Insurance 19

Materials Handling § Improper lifting positions § Unstable stacking § Failure to use suitable mechanical equipment § Lifting too much § Heavy objects stored on upper levels § Storage crowding aisles § Unsafe plant vehicle operations § Aisles not identified Liberty Mutual Insurance 20

General § Horseplay § Not wearing protective equipment § Running § Smoking in restricted areas § Chance taking/at-risk behaviors § Using drugs or alcohol Liberty Mutual Insurance 21

Procedures § Checklists § Forms § Reports § Action and Follow-up Liberty Mutual Insurance 22

Benefits § Shows concern/demonstrates commitment § Detects hazards prior to accidents § Changes attitudes/modifies behavior § Educates § Complies with laws § Promotes communication, teamwork § Reduces losses § Allows participation/engages workforce/facilitates ownership in safety process Liberty Mutual Insurance 23

Summary § Inspections § Surveys § Supervisors role § Look at the whole picture Liberty Mutual Insurance 24