SafetyBehavior or Compliance Definitions Compliance Heres the rule

Safety-Behavior or Compliance?

Definitions � Compliance = “Here’s the rule, do it!” � Behavior = “Here’s the rule; why should you do it? ”

What are we doing? � Current safety program = Safety Director, Line Crew, SAP, RESAP, MECA � Safety Accountability = Following safety manual, OSHA/NESC rules, “not getting hurt” � Measuring Safety Statistics � Current best practice = Doing the necessary things because they are necessary.

What could we be doing? � Safety program = managed in the same manner and with the same importance as production and quality/profit. � Safety accountability = Clearly defined safety expectations at all organizational levels and defined tasks for each participant. � Measuring Safety Statistics = “Measuring something that you didn’t want to have happen. ”

What could we be doing? � Specific Best Practice = Clear alignment of safety expectations from the CEO to the lowest levels of the organization. “I’m in charge of safety!!”

Current state � Safety meetings- 8 per year with MECA, 4 per year with in-house instructors or local instructors like Marcus Daly Hospital. � Outside employees attend every meeting. � Inside employees attend select meetings. � Safety Director picks MECA topics and solicits help from others to set up other training.

Desired State � Safety Meetings-Outside crew rotates “ownership” of MECA meetings to include: setting up refreshments, picking topics, keeping minutes, reading minutes, etc. � Inside crew- Same “ownership” aspect except meet every other month or quarterly.

Current State � Safety Committee- Meet quarterly, sort of, and discuss topics on the agenda. Show interest in safety and attend some safety meetings. Keep minutes of meetings.

Desired State � Safety Committee- Engaged. Meet quarterly and more often if warranted. Share minutes of the meetings with employees. Question from Bud Branham, “How can a person be an active member of an effective safety committee if they won’t or don’t attend safety meetings? ” � Safety Committee should consider attending all meetings to allow for interaction with employees and reception of safety suggestions.

Tools � Meetings-Committee and company wide � Training-Company wide � Cultural assessment � RESAP self evaluation � RESAP participation

Program enhancement - continuous improvement cycle towards safety excellence Leadership Commitment Program recognizes efforts to improve safety Recognition Create safety improvement plan and take action on assessment results • Statewide safety professional support • Performance measures • Training • Guides and tools • Shared forums on best practices Proposed commitment to: ü Adopt guiding principles ü Complete formal assessment ü Complete annual safety improvement plan ü Commit to ongoing training ü Commit to annual performance measure update Enhanced Assessment Process Identify strengths and areas for improvement Cooperative Safety Improvement Plan 11

Building a Safety Improvement Plan: Safety Improvement Plan ü Mission ü Principles & Purpose ü Success Drivers ü Priority Initiatives ü Responsibilities ü Schedule ü Follow up Current State 1. Honest assessment of the current state 2. Review performance measures 3. Assessment of risk 4. Employee feedback Desired State 1. Clear direction 2. Leadership expectations 3. Measurement structure 4. Continuous improvement process 12

“We need to move to where we look for the presence of SAFETY and away from looking for the absence of ACCIDENTS. ”—Bud Branham Questions and Comments 13