Supervisors Safety Responsibilities Safety Leadership Training Series Our

Supervisor’s Safety Responsibilities Safety Leadership Training Series 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 role in the safety program – Teach – Coach – Monitor § Incorporate safe work practices into your daily routine Liberty Mutual Insurance 3

Agenda § Company goals § Supervisor’s role § Accidents § Supervisor’s responsibilities § Setting the “Safety Climate”

Company Goals § Profit for investors § Job security for employees § Safe work environment § Quality products & services § Growth potential

Elements for Production § Cost § Time § Quantity § Quality Liberty Mutual Insurance 6

Supervisor’s Role § Encourages positive behavior § Listens for employee concerns § Remains alert for changes § Sets the safety climate Liberty Mutual Insurance § Plans work § Assigns job responsibilities § Monitors employee work habits § Carries out company policies 7

Leadership Qualities § Earns respect § Exhibits respect for others § Capable of clear communication § Trains effectively Liberty Mutual Insurance § Has good listening skills § Gives feedback § Follows up § Understands safe behavior is critical 8

Elements to Achieve Objectives § Plan § People § Facilities § Machines § Materials Liberty Mutual Insurance 9

Defining “Accident” § An accident is an unplanned, unexpected and unforeseen event which interrupts the smooth flow of profitable production or service. Liberty Mutual Insurance 10

An Accident Is… § A breakdown in your system § Your responsibility § An incident that you are accountable for Liberty Mutual Insurance 11

The Effect of Accidents COST PRODUCTIVITY Liberty Mutual Insurance TIME QUALITY 12

True Cost of Accidents Direct - Insurable § Lost wages § Medical Liberty Mutual Insurance Indirect – Uninsurable § Replacement personnel § Training § Consultants 13

The Accident Triangle Heinrich’s Third Axiom of Industrial Safety Liberty Mutual Insurance 14

Causes of Accidents Liberty Mutual Insurance 15

Accident Causation Liberty Mutual Insurance 16

The Accident Triangle (Hazards) 1 29 3000?

Supervisor’s Safety Responsibilities § Personnel selection § Training § Safe working conditions & methods § Accident investigation § Prompt medical treatment § Maintaining the “Safety Climate” Liberty Mutual Insurance 18

Personnel Selection and Placement § Physically able to do the job – Reasonable accommodations - ADA § Experience and skill § Fully trained or will receive training § Capable of making the decisions to do the job safely § Good decision maker Liberty Mutual Insurance 19

Training § Departmental orientation § On-the-job § Job Safety Analysis § Hazard identification § Continuing education Liberty Mutual Insurance 20

Safe Working Conditions & Methods § Daily safety survey § Study new job requirements § Cooperate with Safety Committee Liberty Mutual Insurance 21

Accident Investigations § Uncover why the accident happened – Conduct root cause analysis § Develop specific corrective actions § Name the person responsible for completing the action § Set dates – For completion of the recommendations and follow-up § Develop “best practices” to prevent future occurrences § Document investigation findings and report to management Liberty Mutual Insurance 22

Common Accident Myths § Every accident has only one true cause or “right solution” § Breaking rules & regulations causes accidents § Someone needs to be blamed § Given “facts”, everyone will form the same conclusion § Accident investigation effectiveness is near 100% Liberty Mutual Insurance 23

Medical Policy § Report all injuries regardless of severity – To your supervisor § Obtain written medical clearance before allowing return to work § Watch returning employees closely for signs of fatigue Liberty Mutual Insurance 24

Setting the Safety Climate Supervisors must: § Observe all safety rules § Praise employees demonstrating safe behavior § Identify and coach employees with unsafe habits – Avoid criticizing § Show respect for all safety programs, polices and procedures § Immediately correct any unsafe condition or practice – Enlist your employees’ help Liberty Mutual Insurance 25

Set the Safety Climate! § Company goals § Accident causation and effects § Your responsibilities Liberty Mutual Insurance 26