Safety Initiatives within DOTD Chris Mcmorris DOTD Program Supervisor (Safety)

Safety Initiatives within DOTD Chris Mcmorris DOTD Program Supervisor (Safety)

Safety Initiatives within DOTD As an employee we encounter the potential for injury from the time we leave our homes until we return there. Please think first and then react SAFE.

Safety Initiatives within DOTD Even though you may not be aware of it, all jobs have the potential for a Confined Space!

Safety Initiatives within DOTD Confined Spaces Why would Roadway Transportation need to train employees on Confined Spaces? What is the likelihood of an incident?

Safety Initiatives within DOTD According to some studies it is said that about 90 deaths involving Confined Spaces occur every year. Some studies show that about 40% of the Confined Space fatalities involve employees attempting to rescue.

CONFINED SPACES Key Largo Florida January 2017

What is a Confined Space? A confined space is an enclosed area with limited space and accessibility. These spaces may have the potential for Atmospheric Hazards, Engulfment Hazards, and/or Entrapment Hazards. A confined space allows an employee to bodily enter and perform assigned work, has limited access and egress, and is not designed for continuous occupancy.

Confined Space Program Questions 1. Types of Training Competent Person General Knowledge 2. Types of Confined Spaces Assessments or they Land Based/Maritime 3. Is Rescue Assistance Required Permit or Non-Permit 4. Necessary Equipment Monitor Rescue Equipment

Safety Initiatives within DOTD What types of Confined Spaces does the highway department have? Culverts / Pipes Manholes Catch Basins Pontoon Barges

Safety Initiatives within DOTD Tunnel Pits Moveable Bridges Lower Levels on Ferry Boats Box Girders Sewer Pump Stations

Culvert Entry Evaluation Flow Chart > 30 to < 72 Is length 50 ft. Yes No Rise < 60 Rise 60 No Is length 300 ft. Yes 72 Rise Yes Is there more than one bend in the culvert alignment? No No Is length 100 ft. Follow LADOTD Confined Space Entry Program Yes All sanitary sewers. Is there history of atmospheric or physical hazards at this location? Follow alternate entry procedures. Yes Is there more than one bend in the culvert alignment? No special Requirements Reference:

Safety Initiatives within DOTD Where are we with Confined Spaces in the department? Competent person training has been scheduled General knowledge training has been implemented Confined Space Policy has been revised Assessments are being worked on Monitors have been purchased New spec is being finalized

Safety Initiatives within DOTD DOTD Personal Injury Yearly Trends Top 4 types of Personal Injuries within DOTD 1. Motor Vehicle Accidents 2. Slips, Trips & Falls 3. Debris or struck by objects 4. Strains, Lifting or Pulling

DOTD Personal Injuries 2015-2016 Electic Shock 0% Heat Stress 3% Burns 2% Equipment Injuries 7% Smashed 5% Debris or struck by object 11% Cuts or Punctures 6% Skin Irritation 3% Chemicals 2% Insect Bites 4% Miscellaneous 6% Slips, Trips and Falls 16% Strains, Lifting or Pulling 18% MV Accidents 17% Injuries Slips, Trips and Falls MV Accidents Strains, Lifting or Pulling Insect Bites Skin Irritation Debris or struck by object Smashed Equipment Injuries Burns Heat Stress Electic Shock Chemicals

DOTD Personal Injuries 2016-2017 Burns Electic Shock 0% Heat Stress 1% 3% Equipment Injuries 3% Smashed 2% Debris or struck by object 16% Cuts or Punctures 9% Skin Irritation 2% Chemicals 2% Miscellaneous 3% Insect Bites 4% Slips, Trips and Falls 18% Strains, Lifting or Pulling 9% MV Accidents 26% Injuries Slips, Trips and Falls MV Accidents Strains, Lifting or Pulling Insect Bites Skin Irritation Debris or struck by object Smashed Equipment Injuries Burns Heat Stress Electic Shock Chemicals

How to Address These Trends Strains & Sprains/Slips, Trips & Falls 1. Pre-Job Conferences (Supervisors be more involved) 2. Always teach employees through awareness 3. Always be proactive not reactive 4. Appropriate equipment for the job 5. Caution when exiting vehicles, stepping down 6. Practice safe lifting

How to Address These Trends Motor Vehicle Accidents 1. Manage Commitment & Employee Involvement in Driver Safety Program 2. Written Policies & Procedures 3. Driver License Checks 4. Crash Reporting & Investigating 5. Vehicle Maintenance & Inspection 6. Disciplinary Actions 7. Driver Training

DOTD Motor Vehicle Accident Private citizen didn t stop at stop sign.

DOTD Motor Vehicle Accidents

Chris McMorris DOTD Program Supervisor (Safety) Office: 985-375-0110 Cell: 225-354-9908 Email: Chris.mcmorris@la.gov