SUPERVISORS Your Role in Accident Prevention “Corporate Safety’s Expectations” Reginald C. Reese VP, Safety and Risk Management
? Why do accidents occur?
There are two reasons: Unsafe Acts - Behavior that may result in an accident or injury. Unsafe Conditions – Hazard in the environment that may attribute to an accident or injury. Sometimes, it’s a combination of BOTH!
Your role in accident prevention… Duties Responsibilities Accountabilities Authority Results
Duties Evaluations: Opportunity to identify and correct unsafe behaviors before they become accidents. Site Inspections: Opportunity to identify and correct unsafe conditions before they cause accidents.
Accountability Employees Public Management Corporation Yourself, your career
Authority Every second you are on duty, you represent…… Keolis General Manager Safety Manager Your System Our Employees Our Client Yourself Note: If you are hesitant in carrying out your safety responsibilities to the fullest, you may want to reconsider being in the position of Supervisor. The stakes are just too high!
Results Your effectiveness is to be determined by…… Your location’s accident rate Meeting your evaluation goals Effectiveness during response Reporting, administrative compliance Ability to follow orders, complete assignments Initiative, dedication and attention to detail