BSO PLUS MONTHLY SAFETY TOPIC October 2012: Driving Hazards and Ergonomics

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1 148 Safety Tpic 2012 Octber CON-TRN2.148 Revisin #: 0 Page 1 f 5 BSO PLUS MONTHLY SAFETY TOPIC Octber 2012: Driving Hazards and Ergnmics ABOUT THIS SAFETY TOPIC Learning Objectives Upn cmpletin f this safety tpic, participants will be able t: 1. Identify significant hazards t drivers. 2. Identify methds fr eliminating distractins while driving. 3. Identify at least 3 hazards leading t MSD s. 4. Describe wh shuld be invlved in recgnizing, assessing and cntrlling ergnmic hazards. Required Training Materials Rm with flipchart r whitebard (if available) Markers (fr flipchart) / Pencils (fr test) Attendance sheet Safety Tpic blank test sheets (enugh fr all participants) (Recmmended) Cpy f the Occupatinal Health & Safety Act r cpy f the Pcket Extract Facilitatin Tips Read the entire safety tpic t yurself, including the test questins, at least nce befre delivering it t yur emplyees. Standing while yu talk is preferable t sitting it s mre engaging and helps the listener fcus n the tpic Speak a little slwer and a little luder than feels cmfrtable fr yu: we tend t talk t quickly and quietly when standing in frnt f a grup. After asking a questin, pause fr a few secnds t give peple a chance t respnd Fllw the Safety Tpic cntent t stay n track Recrds Management Attendance sheet: Have everyne sign the attendance sheet with their name and IEC number Test sheets: Ensure emplyees fill in the Name, Date, Cmpany and IEC # sectins n their test sheet Cllect cmpleted test sheets and file them in accrdance with yur cmpany prcedure Uplad Recrds: Use yur attendance sheet t uplad training recrds t the IEC database Kick-ff Begin the sessin by explaining that this is the mnthly safety tpic which every cntractr in the Chemical Valley will deliver t their emplyees. 1 f 4

2 148 Safety Tpic 2012 Octber CON-TRN2.148 Revisin #: 0 Page 2 f 5 SAFETY TOPIC DELIVERY PART 1: DRIVING HAZARDS FACTS The fur main causes f vehicular deaths and injuries n Ontari rads are distracted driving, aggressive driving, failure t use restraint devices, and driving while impaired (surce: OPP) In 2011, 73 wrkers under prvincial jurisdictin lst their lives in wrk-related mtr vehicle accidents (surce: WSIB) HAZARDS The fllwing are sme f the driving hazards yu are likely t encunter while perating any type f vehicle n the jb, whether n municipal/prvincial radways r radways n and inside plant prperty. Intersectins: Natinally, 28% f vehicular fatalities and 40% f serius injuries ccur at intersectins. Intersectin accidents are caused by rlling stps; failing t yield right f way; hidden intersectins; running an amber light; excessive speed; fllwing t clsely; and driver distractin Railway Crssings: 17% f all railway accidents are the result f a cllisin between a train and pedestrians r vehicles trying t crss the tracks. Trespassing accidents, which invlve peple (mstly pedestrians) wh are either nt authrized t be n the railway r wh fail t give rights-f-way in ther wrds, beating the train remain the leading cause f crssing accidents Bicycles: Bicycles present a significant hazard because they can be difficult t see frm a mving vehicle. On plant sites, the majr cause f bicycle accidents cme frm cyclists nt fllwing the flw f traffic and frm cyclists driving in areas meant nly fr pedestrians (E.g.: a sidewalk r thrugh an perating unit) Distracted Driving: Distracted driving is defined as engaging in any secndary activity which takes the peratr s attentin away frm driving and can include: eating while driving, searching fr smething in the car, r using any type f hand-held cmmunicatins/entertainment device. In 2010, OPP reprted 7,733 cllisins as a result f inattentive/distracted driving resulting in 35 deaths and ver 1,000 injuries Als in 2010, OPP charged mre than 8,500 drivers under the Highway Traffic Act fr using a hand-held device while driving

3 148 Safety Tpic 2012 Octber CON-TRN2.148 Revisin #: 0 Page 3 f 5 SAFE PRACTICES Q: Based n the hazards just reviewed, what safe driving practices will help prevent accidents and injuries? A: Wear yur seat belt: Accrding t the mst recent infrmatin available thrugh Transprt Canada, 51% f all peple either killed r seriusly injured in mtr vehicle accidents were nt wearing their seatbelt at the time f the accident. Bttm line seat belts save lives. When using any type f vehicle that cmes equipped with seat belts, and that includes frk lifts, ALWAYS wear yur seat belt. Fllw the rules f the rad: Obey all traffic rules and psted traffic signs n public rads Fllw all rules f the rad fr each site as described in site-specific training Fllw the practice f STOP! LOOK! LISTEN! at all railway crssings Minimize distractins: Adjust seat, mirrrs, steering wheel and climate cntrls prir t perating the vehicle D nt perate any hand-held devices while the vehicle is in peratin if necessary, safely pull the vehicle ver t a full stp befre answering a call r text SUMMARY OF DRIVING HAZARDS A driver s first respnsibility is the safe peratin f the vehicle. Anything that may get in the way f that respnsibility is a distractin and must be addressed either prir t perating the vehicle r after bringing the vehicle t a safe stp n the side f the rad. Intersectins, railway crssings, and bicycles present significant hazards t drivers pay particular attentin when appraching these hazards. T mitigate driving hazards, always practice safe driving habits, including wearing yur seat belt and beying all psted traffic signs and rules f the rad. PART 2: ERGONOMICS DEFINITIONS Ergnmics: The science f designing equipment and devices t fit the wrk t the wrker. Musculskeletal Disrders (MSD s): Injuries and disrders that affect muscles, tendns, ligaments, jints, nerves, and/r bld vessels. FACTS Ontari Ministry f Labur 2010 Statistics MSD claims MSD s are the mst cmmn injury in Ontari wrkplaces and accunt fr: 42% f all injuries invlving lst time at wrk 40% f new claim csts, and 43% f days lst at wrk

4 148 Safety Tpic 2012 Octber CON-TRN2.148 Revisin #: 0 Page 4 f 5 The design and rganizatin f wrk can ptentially cause harm t the bdy by placing stresses and strains n the musculskeletal system. Examples f MSD injuries include: Herniated disc Muscle sprains and strains Tendnitis Carpal Tunnel Syndrme Bursitis Tennis Elbw (epicndylitis) CORRECTING ERGONOMIC HAZARDS RECOGNIZE Identify the lcatin and type f MSD hazards in yur wrk area. Q: What can yu lk at in the wrkplace t help identify MSD hazards? A: Wrkstatin design (seating, standing surfaces, cmputer statins, placement f equipment) Equipment and tls design (grip, shck absrptin, balance and trque) Envirnmental factrs (temperature, lighting, and vibratin) Wrk rganizatin (rtatin f repetitive tasks) Dcumentatin f previusly reprted hazards (wrkplace inspectins) ASSESS Determine the degree f each ergnmic hazard by assessing the fllwing against cmpany s standards: Repetitin, Psture, and Frce Q: Hw wuld yu determine the degree f hazard with Repetitin? A: Assess the frequency, speed and duratin f the repetitive task Q: Hw wuld yu determine the degree f hazard with Psture? A: Lk fr awkward bdy psitins, sustained r static psture, and verextended reaching Q: Hw wuld yu determine the degree f hazard with Frce? A: Find ut hw much frce is required t perfrm a task and the duratin the frce is exerted befre a break CONTROL Cntrl the hazard, preferably at the surce. Sme cntrls t cnsider include: Design wrkstatins and wrk prcesses using ergnmic principles Use well maintained equipment and tls that will decrease frce r awkward psitining Prvide lifting devices t eliminate heaving lifting Mechanize a repetitive task r prcess SUMMARY OF ERGONOMICS MSD injuries are preventable! In preventing MSDs frm happening in the wrkplace, yu must recgnize, assess and cntrl the hazards that cause them. It is imprtant t include bth the wrker and management during this prcess. Keep in mind that the mst knwledgeable persn abut the prblems with a jb is usually the persn ding the jb.

5 148 Safety Tpic 2012 Octber CON-TRN2.148 Revisin #: 0 Page 5 f 5 SAFETY TOPIC TEST 1. Everyne, including facilitatr, cmpletes the test. 2. Facilitatr takes up test answers and prvides clarificatin as needed. 3. Facilitatr cllects all tests and files them in accrdance with cmpany prcedure 4. Facilitatr will uplad recrds t the IEC database upn cmpletin f test