Safety and Health Program Don Ebert- Risk Manager (509)

2 Safe Workplace Rule WAC Provide a workplace free from recognized hazards You must “provide your employees a workplace free from recognized hazards that are causing, or are likely to cause, serious injury or death.” A hazard is recognized – if it is commonly known in the employer’s industry, or, – if there is evidence that the employer knew, or, – should have known of the existence of the hazard, or, – if it can be established that any reasonable person would have recognized the hazard.

3 Core Elements Management leadership and commitment Employee participation Hazard identification Hazard controls Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Information and training Program evaluation

4 Management Leadership Recognize responsibilities of managers, supervisors, employees Designate person to respond to safety issues (Safety Program Manager) Delegate authority Provide controls and PPE Provide information and training Provide resources such as time and money

5 Management Responsibilities Support injury and illness prevention efforts Conduct safety audits and correct deficiencies Investigate all accidents Determine cause: – “action” (person) or, – “condition” (place or thing) or, – both Provide effective training Enforce safety rules and procedures Maintain compliance with WISHA requirements

6 Employee Responsibilities Report work-related injuries or illnesses Report unsafe conditions or work practices Wear required PPE Do not operate machinery or power tools unless trained Use safe lifting techniques Maintain good housekeeping

7 Safety and Health Policy Goal is to provide a workplace free of recognized hazards Comply with all WISHA safety standards Provide PPE Encourage employee involvement

8 Employee Participation Communicate workplace safety issues Provide relevant safety information Know how to report accidents and hazards Contribute to, and be involved in, your school district’s safety programs

9 Hazard Assessment Use a variety of types of examination Review safety and health information Conduct workplace inspections Evaluate equipment, materials, and processes Observe employees as they do their jobs Review all reported accidents

10 Facility Inspections Inspect for unsafe working conditions Inspect regularly Document correction of unsafe conditions Involve employees in conducting self-inspections Contact the NEWESD 101 Risk Manager for assistance or for checklists

11 Facility Inspection Forms Machines and equipment Electrical components Fire safety equipment Walking and working surfaces Chemical storage and handling General safety

12 Safety Suggestions Employees are a valuable resource in identifying/controlling workplace hazards Designate a place to turn in suggestions Provide a form for Safety Suggestions Discuss safety suggestions at all Safety Committee meetings Review and follow up on suggestions

13 Safety Committee Consists of administration, certified and classified employees Reviews safety programs and procedures Reviews accident reports and investigations Discusses & suggests improvement to safety and to the accident prevention program Reports observations of unsafe conditions Meets (at least) four times each year Send copy of minutes to NEWESD 101 Risk Manager as required by Workers’ Compensation Cooperative

14 Accident Investigation Include all injuries, illnesses, first-aid incidents, and near-misses Investigate immediately Include management and employees Develop and implement corrective actions

15 Goals Management’s responsibilities and commitment Hazard assessment Hazard controls Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Training Quiz

Hazard Control Engineering controls Safe work practices Administrative controls PPE 16

17 Safe Work Practices Develop safe work practices for each job Perform a Hazard Analysis Inspect equipment and work area List required PPE Reference other safety procedures

18 Suggested Safety Disciplinary Policy Knowing or intentional violation of safety rule or safe work practice 1st offense— verbal or written warning 2nd offense— written warning or suspension 3rd offense— suspension or termination

19 Safety Leadership Motivate safe behavior by employees Encourage (require) use of PPE Recognition for safety suggestions Encourage reporting of near-miss incidents Recognition for involvement in the safety committee and/or the safety and health program

20 Conduct Training Safety orientation for all new employees When new processes or procedures are introduced As required by WISHA regulations When safety performance has been slipping Following an injury accident To keep employee safety awareness at a high level

21 Training Topics Contents of safety and health program How to recognize workplace hazards Hazard prevention and controls Specific job safety and health assessments Specific safe work practices Hazard analysis of specific jobs

22 Recordkeeping Document the following: Safety training Hazard analysis Safe work practices Facility inspections Safety committee recommendations Accident investigations Schools are exempt from “OSHA 300” requirements (but not from OSHA surveys requesting same information)

23 Program Evaluation Review the effectiveness of the school district’s safety program Update components annually Update if significant changes are made to facility or operations Involve certified and classified employees

24 Goals Management’s responsibilities and commitment Hazard assessment Hazard controls Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Training Quiz

25 Summary Management’s committed leadership Employee involvement Hazard assessments Control of workplace hazards Personal Protective Equipment Employee training

26 Quiz 1.The Safe Workplace Rule requires employers to provide a workplace free of what? 2.Name one thing that management can do to show commitment to the safety and health program. 3.Name one thing employees can do to be involved in the safety and health program. 4.The workplace should be inspected for unsafe conditions annually.True or False 5.Name two general items to look at when doing a facility self-inspection.

27 Quiz (cont.) 6.When identifying hazard control measures, control with PPE first.True or False 7.What is the goal of an accident investigation? 8.Name one way to encourage employees to follow safe work practices. 9.Name one of the topics that employees should be trained on. 10.Why is it important for employees to be involved in the safety and health program?

28 Quiz Answers 1.The workplace must be free of recognized safety & health related hazards. 2.Conduct safety audits, investigate accidents, provide training, or support employee involvement. 3.Report injuries, report unsafe conditions, wear PPE, etc. 4.False. Self-inspect the facility on a more regular basis, such as monthly. 5.Machines, electrical components, fire safety equipment, walking surfaces, etc.

29 Quiz Answers (cont.) 6.False. First look at engineering controls. Look at PPE last. 7.Determine causal factors and corrective actions. 8.Safety disciplinary policy and/or personal recognition. 9.Hazards of their job, control measures, or safe work practices. 10.Employees know best the hazards of their job.