Meet Today s Webinar Team Moderator: Stacy Rose, CSP Stacy is a certified professional with 16 years experience in workplace safety. Stacy holds a bachelor s in industrial engineering and a master s in safety engineering with a specialty in ergonomics. Stacy spent four years in the field as a Texas Mutual safety services consultant. Today, she supervises our new safety services support center. Presenter: David Wylie David Wylie spent 13 years telling Texas Mutual s story as part of the company s corporate communications team. Last summer, he accepted a newly created technical writer position in the safety services department. David holds a bachelor s of communication in journalism from Southwest Texas State University and the OSHA 10-hour general industry certification
The Hierarchy of Controls: 3 Pillars of Workplace Safety
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Core Elements of a Safety Program Webinar Series Title Date Core Elements of a Safety Program Friday, March 6 Safety Inspections: Uncovering the Hazards that Lead to Injuries Friday, April 3 Transforming Accidents into Improvement Opportunities Friday, May 1 The Hierarchy of Controls: 5 Pillars of Workplace Safety Friday, June 5 Safety Training: Speaking Your Employees Language Friday, July 10
Core elements of a safety program: 1. Management leadership, employee participation 2. Training 3. Program evaluation 4. Hazard identification, assessment Worksite inspections, job hazard analyses Claim reviews Incident investigations 5. Hazard prevention, control Hierarchy of controls
Agenda What constitutes a hazard? Safe work practices Hierarchy of controls at a glance Putting the hierarchy to work for your business
What is a Hazard? Chemical hazards Mislabeled chemicals Improperly stored chemicals Untrained employees handling chemicals
What is a Hazard? Biological hazards: Viral/bacterial agents Contact with animals Contact with insects Contact with plants
What is a Hazard? Electrical hazards: Missing grounds Faulty wiring Damaged power cords Contact with power lines
What is a Hazard? Mechanical hazards Unguarded machinery Unguarded power transmission devices Damaged tools
What is a Hazard? Physical hazards: Poor housekeeping Extreme temperatures Noise Ergonomic issues
What is the Hierarchy of Controls? A system safety professionals use to rank hazard prevention and control strategies by their effectiveness: Eliminate the hazard Limit employees exposure to the hazard
Safe Work Practices Should be your constant expectation Management leads by example Train new employees, current employees who assume new tasks Provide regularly scheduled refresher training Call 844-WORKSAFE (967-5723) to receive Toolbox Talks via email
Engineering Controls Most effective control Eliminates the hazard: Remove it Enclose hazard, create barriers o Safety guards on machines Substitute something that is not a hazard o Acrylic-based paint instead of lead-based paint
Administrative Controls Second-most effective control Change way work is done Reduce exposure to hazard Rotating employees among tasks New-employee conditioning Requiring breaks
Personal Protective Equipment Least-effective control Comes with risk Damaged PPE False sense of security Examples: Hearing protection Hard hats Fall protection
Engineering Engineering PPE Administrative
Controlling Motor Vehicle Accidents (MVAs) Leading cause of workplace fatalities Common causes: Failure to wear seatbelts Speeding Driver distractions Fatigue Click on the image to visit Texas Mutual s safe-driving website and get free training resources.
MVAs: Engineering Controls Anti-lock breaks Interlocking devices Vehicle design Click on the image to find out how Standard Energy used engineering controls to reduce the risk of vehicle rollovers. Autonomous vehicles
MVAs: Administrative Controls Journey management Eliminate unnecessary trips Control risk during necessary trips Prohibit cell phone use Defensive driving course
MVAs: Personal Protective Equipment Seatbelts, helmets Air bags High-visibility clothing
Controlling Falls Second-leading cause of workplace injuries Stand Down for Safety Common causes: Unsafe behavior Poor housekeeping Damaged equipment Failure to use PPE
Falls: Engineering Controls Work at ground level when possible Use a lift instead of climbing Enclose open pit with a fence Replace slippery floor wax with one that improves traction
Falls: Administrative Controls Train employees to use ladders, scaffolds, lift aids properly Implement a buddy system Follow OSHA standards General industry Construction industry
Falls: Personal Protective Equipment Slip-resistant shoes Slip-resistant floor mats Fall protection equipment Personal fall arrest system Safety nets Guardrails
Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSDs) Account for 70M doctor visits Older workers vulnerable Common causes: Repetitive motions Lifting heavy loads Awkward postures Bending, twisting
MSDs: Engineering Controls Adjustable workstations Mechanical/powered lift assists Conveyors Carts
MSDs: Administrative Controls Eliminate unnecessary lifting Teach proper lifting techniques Rotate employees among tasks Provide rest/recovery time Decrease production rates Implement a wellness program
MSDs: Personal Protective Equipment Vibration-reducing gloves Knee pads Elbow pads Anti-fatigue mats
Controlling Heat-Related Illness Heat exhaustion, stroke, cramps, rash Heavy clothing multiplies effects Heat index is the true measure Use OSHA s heat safety app
Heat-Related Illness: Engineering Controls Install air conditioning, fans Increase ventilation Insulate hot surfaces Install reflective shields
Heat-Related Illness: Administrative Controls Promote water, rest, shade Allow workers to acclimatize Schedule heavy work for cooler times of day Teach workers to recognize signs of heatrelated illness
Heat-Related Illness: PPE Broad-brimmed hats with neck flaps Light-colored, breathable clothing Safety glasses with tinted, polarized lenses SPF 15-25 sun block
Key Takeaways Expect safe work practices Engineering controls are most effective Administrative controls are second-most effective PPE is your last line of defense Damaged PPE False sense of security
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