1. PURPOSE
The purpose of this section is to describe the responsibilities of company name
and its contractors who perform work for the company or on premises operated by the company.
2. SCOPE
This procedure applies to all operations that utilize contractors for the performance of work.
3. RESPONSIBILITIES
The contractor has the responsibility to ensure that their employees are adequately trained in safe work practices and comply with applicable regulations. The company locations may designate a representative(s) to monitor construction/maintenance activities. The company is responsible for ensuring that contractors follow this procedure and that applicable hazard information specific to the areas where the contractor may work are conveyed to the contractor at the start of a project.
4. PROCEDURE
Contractor Safety
All contractors shall abide by the safety and health policies pertaining to the location, facility, or project on which they are working. A contractor’s violation of these safety and health policies could expose our employees, the public, and our property, as well as the contractor, to unnecessary hazards. Strict enforcement of this policy by supervisory personnel is expected.
- The contractor shall designate a safety representative
- Each contractor must be apprised of any hazards and pertinent safety information before commencing any task (see Contractor Safety Orientation Checklist)
- Each contractor must certify in writing that he/she has been informed about, and understands, all relevant safety information before coming onto the company premises
Qualifications of Contractors
Contractor safety performance will be a significant requirement in the contractor selection process. Compliance with the following criteria will be minimum requirements in contractor selection and will be monitored on a continuing basis.
Safety results should be judged on a continuing basis. Safety results should be judged on the basis of improvement made in year-to-year results. Criteria for contractor health and safety information are listed below (See Contractor Health and Safety Questionnaire).
- Evaluate the contractor’s Experience Modification Ratio (EMR) for the previous three years including the current year. An average EMR of over 1.0 or an escalating 3 year average EMR number would indicate an unfavorable safety record and require further evaluation prior to approval.
- Copy of occupational injury/illness statistics for each of the past three years, including the current year. This includes incident rates per 200,000 hours worked. (Do not present names of injured.) Compare the contractor's values against current Bureau of Labor Statistics for a similar SIC code organization.
- Contractor shall certify the existence of a written Safety and Health program and that their employees have received the necessary safety training applicable to the contracted work.
- If required, contractors will have a written substance abuse program in place and be prepared to submit evidence of compliance
- The contractor is responsible for keeping site injury statistics and reporting all incidents resulting from injury to a contract employee on the premises to the company
- The company may take appropriate action against any contractor for non-compliance with health & safety practices
- The contractor immediately reports all incidents or accidents occurring on company locations. The contractor investigates and provides a report that includes a description of the incident, a primary cause for the incident, corrective actions addressing the primary cause, and assignment of responsibility for completion of correction action within 48 hours off occurrence.
Thursday, March 27, 2014
Confined Space
1. PURPOSE
Company name is committed to providing a safe and healthful work environment for our entire staff. In pursuit of this endeavor, the following written program is in place to first identify any Permit-Required Confined Spaces (PRCS) and to eliminate or control hazards associated with PRCS operations. This program is in accordance with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) Permit-Required Confined Spaces Standard, Title 29, Code of Federal Regulations 1910.146.
2. RESPONSIBILITIES
Individuals assigned to work where confined space entry is required will have the responsibilities related to the work they perform. These responsibilities are identified below.
1. Safety Director
1. Work with the client and crew leader to determine the type of confined space along with any known hazards.
2. Provide specific training to all attendants regarding the inspection, calibration and use of gas monitoring equipment.
3. Review hazards and special considerations with crews.
4. Verify that all safety equipment and PPE are available to the crews prior to entry.
2. Entrants
1. Know the hazards associated with the permit space and their effects
2. Properly use the equipment required for entry
3. Maintain a continuous means of communication with the attendant
4. Alert the attendant in the event of an emergency
5. Evacuate the space if an emergency occurs
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Company name is committed to providing a safe and healthful work environment for our entire staff. In pursuit of this endeavor, the following written program is in place to first identify any Permit-Required Confined Spaces (PRCS) and to eliminate or control hazards associated with PRCS operations. This program is in accordance with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) Permit-Required Confined Spaces Standard, Title 29, Code of Federal Regulations 1910.146.
2. RESPONSIBILITIES
Individuals assigned to work where confined space entry is required will have the responsibilities related to the work they perform. These responsibilities are identified below.
1. Safety Director
1. Work with the client and crew leader to determine the type of confined space along with any known hazards.
2. Provide specific training to all attendants regarding the inspection, calibration and use of gas monitoring equipment.
3. Review hazards and special considerations with crews.
4. Verify that all safety equipment and PPE are available to the crews prior to entry.
2. Entrants
1. Know the hazards associated with the permit space and their effects
2. Properly use the equipment required for entry
3. Maintain a continuous means of communication with the attendant
4. Alert the attendant in the event of an emergency
5. Evacuate the space if an emergency occurs
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Bloodborne Pathogens
I. PURPOSE
The purpose of this program is to minimize or eliminate all employees’ exposure to Bloodborne pathogens, mainly that of Hepatitis B Virus (HBV), Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), and other Bloodborne pathogens which could lead to disease or death. This program has been developed and implemented to comply with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, 29 CFR 1910.1030 Bloodborne Pathogens Standard.
II. SCOPE
This program applies to all employees who are identified as authorized first responders, and are first aid/CPR trained. In addition, this includes all other employees who may, in the course of their normal employment, be required to handle, come in contact with, or dispose of any materials containing contaminated or potentially contaminated blood and/or body fluids.
III. RESPONSIBILITIES
A. Operation/Production Manager is responsible for the following:
1. Administer all aspects of the Bloodborne Pathogens Program.
2. Assure training for all affected employees and maintain documentation records indefinitely.
3. Assure that all employees in the department who are trained in First Aid/CPR attend annual training sessions in accordance with this program.
4. Assure that only properly trained employees perform clean up of potentially contaminated blood and/or body fluids.
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Asbestos Containing Materials
1. PURPOSE
Company name has developed guidelines to protect employees working with and around asbestos-containing materials and to comply with OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1001 and OSHA 29 CFR 1926.1101, Asbestos.
2. SCOPE
RESPONSIBILITIES
Supervisors
It is the supervisor’s responsibility to comply with and ensure that this procedure is followed, that employees are familiar with the requirements, and operations are conducted in a safe manner and within applicable local, state, and federal regulations.
Employees
Employees are responsible for complying with this procedure.
3. DEFINITIONS
Asbestos-Containing Material (ACM) – Any material containing more than one percent asbestos. Asbestos includes Chrysotile, Amosite, Crocidolite, Tremolite, Anthophyllite, Actinolite, and any of these minerals that have been chemically treated and/or altered.
Class I Asbestos Work – Activities involving the removal of Thermal System Insulation (TSI) and surfacing ACM and Presumed Asbestos-containing Material (PACM).
Class II Asbestos Work – Activities involving the removal of ACM which is not thermal system insulation or surfacing material with the intention to dispose. This includes, but is not limited to, the removal of asbestos-containing wallboard, floor time and sheeting, roofing and siding shingles, and construction mastics.
Class III Asbestos Work – Repair and maintenance operations, where “ACM”, including TSI and surfacing ACM and PACM, is likely to be disturbed.
Class IV Asbestos Work – Maintenance and custodial activities during which employees contact but do not disturb ACM or PACM activities to clean up dust, waste, and debris resulting from Class I, II, and III activities.
Competent Person- In addition to the definition in 29 CFR 1926.32 (f), competent person for asbestos activities is defined as one who is capable of identifying existing asbestos hazards in the workplace and selecting the appropriate control strategy for asbestos exposure , who has the authority to take prompt corrective measures to eliminate them, as specified in 29 CFR 1926.32(f): in addition, for Class I and Class II work who is specially trained in a training course which meets the criteria of EPA’s Model Accreditation Plan (40 CFR 763) for supervisor, or its equivalent and, for Class III and Class IV work, who is trained in a manner consistent with EPA requirements for training of local education agency maintenance and custodial staff as set forth at 40 CFR 763.92 (a)(2). READ MORE
Company name has developed guidelines to protect employees working with and around asbestos-containing materials and to comply with OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1001 and OSHA 29 CFR 1926.1101, Asbestos.
2. SCOPE
RESPONSIBILITIES
Supervisors
It is the supervisor’s responsibility to comply with and ensure that this procedure is followed, that employees are familiar with the requirements, and operations are conducted in a safe manner and within applicable local, state, and federal regulations.
Employees
Employees are responsible for complying with this procedure.
3. DEFINITIONS
Asbestos-Containing Material (ACM) – Any material containing more than one percent asbestos. Asbestos includes Chrysotile, Amosite, Crocidolite, Tremolite, Anthophyllite, Actinolite, and any of these minerals that have been chemically treated and/or altered.
Class I Asbestos Work – Activities involving the removal of Thermal System Insulation (TSI) and surfacing ACM and Presumed Asbestos-containing Material (PACM).
Class II Asbestos Work – Activities involving the removal of ACM which is not thermal system insulation or surfacing material with the intention to dispose. This includes, but is not limited to, the removal of asbestos-containing wallboard, floor time and sheeting, roofing and siding shingles, and construction mastics.
Class III Asbestos Work – Repair and maintenance operations, where “ACM”, including TSI and surfacing ACM and PACM, is likely to be disturbed.
Class IV Asbestos Work – Maintenance and custodial activities during which employees contact but do not disturb ACM or PACM activities to clean up dust, waste, and debris resulting from Class I, II, and III activities.
Competent Person- In addition to the definition in 29 CFR 1926.32 (f), competent person for asbestos activities is defined as one who is capable of identifying existing asbestos hazards in the workplace and selecting the appropriate control strategy for asbestos exposure , who has the authority to take prompt corrective measures to eliminate them, as specified in 29 CFR 1926.32(f): in addition, for Class I and Class II work who is specially trained in a training course which meets the criteria of EPA’s Model Accreditation Plan (40 CFR 763) for supervisor, or its equivalent and, for Class III and Class IV work, who is trained in a manner consistent with EPA requirements for training of local education agency maintenance and custodial staff as set forth at 40 CFR 763.92 (a)(2). READ MORE
Aerial Lifts
1. PURPOSE
The purpose of this standard operating procedure is to define safe operating practices when aerial lifts are used within the company operations.
2. SCOPE
Company name has developed guidelines for the safe operation of aerial platforms and equipment (for example, man-lifts, JLGs, scissor lifts, tower trucks, etc.) and to comply with 29 CFR 1926.453.
3. RESPONSIBILITIES
Supervisors
It is the supervisor's responsibility to ensure that all employees operate aerial lifts in a safe manner in accordance with this procedure, manufacturer's recommendations, and applicable local, state and federal regulations.
Employees
Employees are responsible for complying with this procedure and operating aerial lifts in a safe manner.
The purpose of this standard operating procedure is to define safe operating practices when aerial lifts are used within the company operations.
2. SCOPE
Company name has developed guidelines for the safe operation of aerial platforms and equipment (for example, man-lifts, JLGs, scissor lifts, tower trucks, etc.) and to comply with 29 CFR 1926.453.
3. RESPONSIBILITIES
Supervisors
It is the supervisor's responsibility to ensure that all employees operate aerial lifts in a safe manner in accordance with this procedure, manufacturer's recommendations, and applicable local, state and federal regulations.
Employees
Employees are responsible for complying with this procedure and operating aerial lifts in a safe manner.
4. DEFINITIONS
Aerial Lifts - Aerial devices used to elevate personnel above ground level, such as extension boom platforms, aerial ladders, articulated boom platforms, vertical towers such as scissor lifts, and any combination of these devices.
REQUIREMENTS
Allow only trained and authorized employees to operate aerial lifts. Conspicuously display the instruction and warning placards and load chart and ensure legibility on each lift. Load limits specified by the manufacturer will not be exceeded. The operator’s manual will be readily available to the operator.
INSPECTIONS
A competent person will inspect the lift before use and immediately after any incident that may have damaged the lift, using the manufacturer's guidelines. Employees must report any defects to their supervisor immediately. The company will remove defective equipment from service until it is repaired to manufacturer's specifications. Any repairs or modifications to the lift will meet the manufacturer's specifications.
The competent person will also inspect the work area surface to ensure it is reasonably level, stable, and free from hazards, such as covered excavations or debris that could cause tipping. The lift controls will be plainly marked as to their function. Authorized operators will test each control every day before use.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
When traveling, the operator will ensure the boom is in the lowered position with the turntable locked. All rough terrain travel will be conducted in the “SLOW” mode. The foot switch will not be removed, blocked, disabled, or modified in any manner. If aerial platforms are equipped with outriggers, they will be fully extended before personnel are lifted.
An observer will monitor all movement to insure proper clearance and stability when the lift operates in congested areas or when the operator does not have full visibility. Special attention must be given to ground conditions and grating. When load bearing capacities of grates is unknown, steel plating or alternative means will be utilized to support the aerial lift.
All personnel will wear approved fall arrest equipment that is attached to the platform attachment point while occupying the lift. Personnel will stand on the floor of the platform, not on boxes, planks, railings, or other devices.
The aerial lift will not be used for material transport, except for small pieces required for the job at hand. All materials and tools will be contained totally within the work basket; the load rating of the lift will not be exceeded.
Aerial lifts will not be operated near electrical power lines unless the lines have been de-energized or adequate clearance is maintained in accordance with the following chart, excerpted from 29 CFR 1926.550.
Minimum Distance
|
|
Less than
50kV
|
10 feet
|
50K to 200kV
|
15 feet
|
200KV to 350kV
|
20 feet
|
350KV to 500kV
|
25 feet
|
500KV to 750kV
|
35 feet
|
750KV to 1OOOkV
|
45 feet
|
Except in case of emergency, ground controls
will not be operated without
permission of personnel occupying
the platform.
TRAINING
The supervisor or other designated individual will train employees on the
safe use of aerial lifts and will include the following:
-
Recognition
of and preventative measures for the safety hazards associated with their tasks.
-
General recognition and prevention of safety hazards associated with the use of
the work platform .
- Elements of the emergency action plan describing procedures to be utilized in the event of a failure of the power supply
unit or other emergencies
that may arise.
- The proper use of the lift and proper handling of any materials on the
lift.
- The maximum intended
load and the load carrying
capacity of the lift.
Monday, March 17, 2014
A Case for Investing in Safety
Injuries and Illnesses cost industry $170 billion annually.
$1 dollar invested in safety saves $3-6 dollars of cost.
Direct Cost
Equipment replacement
Medical bills
Workers compensation premiums
Settlements
Loss of productivity
Damaged product
Recovery time and expense
Indirect Cost
Company image
Vendors going elsewhere
Loss of quality
Delays in delivery
Collect safety cost data
Create a track record
Integrate safety into operations
Lagging Measures
Number of injuries
Injury rates
Near misses
Workers comp cost
Number of lost days
Number of restricted days
Number of first aid cases
Leading Measures
Number of audits
Deficiencies corrected
Number of behavioral audits
Percentage of safe behaviors
Safety improvement measures taken
Number of safety committee activities
Measuring failures do not tell the whole story. Use leading and lagging measures.
Injury Management
Determine root causes
Determine trends
Determine preventive measures
Use data to support request for improvement Involve employees
Reporting
All injuries reported immediately
Train employees on this requirement
Corrective action if fail to do so
The sooner you know the better.
Focus
Surface cause
Root cause
Avoid blame
Categories of Investigations
Near miss
Property damage
First Aid
OSHA recordable
Investigation Team
Safety Professional
Employees doing the job
Supervisor in that department
Safety committee member
Goal
Who?
What?
Where?
When?
Why?
Ask "Why" five times
Acts vs conditions
90% of injuries are due to unsafe behavior
Need to dig deeper
Mitigation
Engineering
Administration
PPE
Communication
Injured employees
Physician
Insurance Carrier claims representative Management
Make up a list of light duty task that could be performed.
Write up a process for your system
Process in Action
Accompany the injured employee to the medical provider.
Obtain physical restrictions documents
Maintain communications
Manage modified duty assignments
Culture Change
Leadership
Employee participation
Safe work environment
Continuous improvement
Cultural integration
Priority
Value
Safety is how we operate
Safety is owned by everyone
Employees are empowered
Visible symbols
Make it part of key organizational events
I2P2 Injury & Illness Prevention Program
I2P2 Injury & Illness Prevention Program
There
are six core elements to an effective safety program.
1.Management Leadership
2.Employee
Participation
3.Hazard Risk Assessment
4.Hazard Prevention and Control
5.Education and Training
6.Program Evaluation
Each element plays a critical role in the success or failure of the safety program and possibly the business itself.While all of the elements are important, it is crucial to have the company management giving full support of the safety effort. Management has the power to build a safety culture and it starts with a commitment to safety.
1. Management
Commitment
Write
a safety policy.
Apply the policy to all by following the safety policies.
Give
employees authority to stop jobs if they see unsafe acts.
Budget
time for safety. Have a daily short safety reminder meeting before the start of each shift.
Act
on recommendations of employees that perform the task.
Allow resources of time and money to provide proper
training.
$1
dollar invested in safety saves $3-6 dollars of cost.
Ask yourself "What
are they dealing with that I'm not?
Accountability
-must be clearly understood and encouraged. Managers must take responsibility
for safety. Employees in turn must have self accountability for their unsafe acts.
Development
of a safety culture that will correlate to success in business.
Create
a vision that employees will and must understand.
Safety must be measured
along with production.
Safety
must be a value. Safety efforts are encouraged and rewarded, but not just the
things that we can avoid like lost time accidents.
Safety
professional responsibility- communicate what needs to be done. Organization
determines the degree of power. Measure safety performance. Establish employee
and management measurements. Correlate injury reduction efforts with
operational goals. Encourage safety culture vs zero accidents
Management
Engagement -must take responsibility for failure. Managers must add safety as a
core issue that affects business growth. Senior management must instill safety. Everyone should establish a vision of safety excellence.
Servant
Leadership-help support the employees.
Demonstrate
Safety
Safety
in organizational meetings
Safety
goals
Engage
safety activities
Accountability
Safety is how we operate
Safety is owned by everyone
Employees are empowered
Visible symbols
Part of key organizational events
2. Worker
Participation
Benefits
Employee
engagement is a fundamental principle of leadership. It instills ownership and provides valuable
feedback for safety success and improvement.
Form a Safety
Committee.
Set requirements for membership to the committee (good attendance, no accidents)
Delineate
responsibilities
Set
goals
Meet
regularly (monthly is suggested)
Collect
safety suggestions and action points. Act on suggestions and document process. Take meeting minutes.
Form Incident
Investigation Teams
Accompany
supervisor or safety manager,analyze
the scene and recommend
corrective actions.
Encourage
co-workers to help build the safety culture in related issues. (Like not wearing safety glasses)
3. Hazard
Identification and Risk Assessment
A hazard
is the potential for harm.
A
Job Hazard Analysis is a technique that focuses on job task, the worker, the
tools and the work environment.
It is a proactive approach to prevent
injuries.
A way to develop proper
work procedures
Adds value to your bottom line by eliminating injury cost.
Benefits
Fewer
injuries
Reduce
workers compensation cost
Increase in productivity
Excellent training
tool to bring awareness of hazards.
Where
to start?
Talk
with employees
Review
incidents
Review
all jobs
Prioritize
to risk of exposure or injury
Hazard
determination
What
can go wrong?
What
are the consequences ?
How
could it arise?
Contributing
factors?
How
likely is it to occur?
Effective
Analysis
Where
is it happening?
Who
or what is it happening to?
What
precipitates the hazard?
The
outcome that would occur should it happen (consequence)?
Steps
of a JSA
Have
manager and employee break down the job in steps
For
each task:
What
can go wrong?
What
are the consequences?
How
could it happen?
How
likely is to happen?
Audit
Review quarterly or annually
Jobs change
Product change
Equipment change
People change
High frequency high severity jobs should be done first
Reporting Hazards
Include program requirements
Receive training on hazards
Carry out reporting
Safety committee
Management
Fellow employees
Management Responsibilities
Receive training
Direct hazard reporting process
Act on hazard reports
Provide resources to address hazards
Financial
Personal
Equipment
Document
Submission process
Track hazard reporting
Determine trends
Safety committee minutes
4. Hazard Prevention and Control
Corrective
Action
Identify
control method for hazards that have been identified.
Engineer the hazard out.
Administrative
controls to lower exposure.
Personal Protective Equipment as a last resort.
Engineering Controls
Install catwalks
Replace equipment
Prevention through design
Include safety guards
Eliminate hazards before they are created
Administrative Controls
Change the way it's done.
Rotate employees
Adjust work schedules
Personal
Protective Equipment
Hard
hat
Eye
Protection
Safety glasses
Goggles
Faceshield
Respiratory
protection
Hearing
protection
Safety
toe shoes
Gloves
Activities
Establish Emergency planning procedures
Preventive maintenance
High housekeeping standards
Document hazard control requirements
-lockout/tagout
-confined space
-fall protection
Post appropriate signage
5. Education and Training
Training
is a process, not an event.
Level
1-Compliance training
Select
the right environment
PowerPoint, DVD, Hands On, Visual
Problem
posing scenarios
Interaction
Role
playing
Click on this link to take you to our list of safety topics and free safety plans. Most of these topics will be applicable to your business.
6. Program Evaluation
Audits:
Lockout/tagout
Confined
Space Entry
Fall
Protection
Housekeeping
Annual
System Audit
Document
review
Facility
inspection
Employee
interviews
Assessment
Document
criteria
Set
up scoring system. Have they done:
0-nothing
on the topic
2-something
8-good,
but not complete
10-excellent
Shows
improvement or failing trends
Prioritize
deficiencies
Red-high
risk
Yellow-soon
Green-low
risk
Define
format
Define
audience of who receives report
Define
the frequency
Lagging Measures
Number of injuries
Injury rates
Near misses
Workers comp cost
Number of lost days
Number of restricted days
Number of first aid cases
Leading Measures
Number of audits
Deficiencies corrected
Number of behavioral audits
Percentage of safe behaviors
Safety improvement measures taken
Number of safety committee activities
Measuring failures do not tell the whole story. Use leading and lagging measures.
A Case for Investing in Safety
Injuries
and Illnesses cost industry $170 billion annually
$1
dollar invested in safety saves $3-6 dollars of cost.
Direct
Cost
Equipment
replacement
Medical
bills
Workers
compensation premiums
Settlements
Loss
of productivity
Damaged
product
Recovery
time and expense
Indirect
Cost
Company
image
Vendors
going elsewhere
Loss
of quality
Delays
in delivery
Collect
safety cost data
Create
a track record
Integrate
safety into operations
Lagging
Measures
Number
of injuries
Injury
rates
Near
misses
Workers
comp cost
Number
of lost days
Number
of restricted days
Number
of first aid cases
Leading
Measures
Number
of audits
Deficiencies
corrected
Number
of behavioral audits
Percentage
of safe behaviors
Safety
improvement measures taken
Number
of safety committee activities
Measuring
failures do not tell the whole story. Use leading and lagging measures.
Injury
Management
Determine
root causes
Determine
trends
Determine
preventive measures
Use
data to support request for improvement Involve employees
Reporting
All
injuries reported immediately
Train
employees on this requirement
Corrective
action if fail to do so
The
sooner you know the better.
Focus
Surface
cause
Root
cause
Avoid
blame
Categories
of Investigations
Near
miss
Property
damage
First
Aid
OSHA
recordable
Investigation
Team
Safety
Professional
Employees
doing the job
Supervisor
in that department
Safety
committee member
Goal
Who?
What?
Where?
When?
Why?
Ask
"Why" five times
Acts
vs conditions
90%
of injuries are due to unsafe behavior
Need
to dig deeper
Mitigation
Engineering
Administration
PPE
Communication
Injured
employees
Physician
Insurance
Carrier claims representative Management
Make
up a list of light duty task that could be performed.
Write
up a process for your system
Process
in Action
Accompany
the injured employee to the medical provider.
Obtain
physical restrictions documents
Maintain
communications
Manage
modified duty assignments
Culture
Change
Leadership
Employee
participation
Safe
work environment
Continuos
improvement
Cultural
integration
Priority
Value
Safety
is how we operate
Safety
is owned by everyone
Employees
are empowered
Visible
symbols
Make it part
of key organizational events
Are you ready to get started? Here is a link to help you to start writing a plan.
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