The USF SafetyFlorida Consultation Program This presentation introduces audience members to USF SafetyFlorida and its services, including consultation and safety resources. www.safetyflorida.usf.edu

The National Facts Every day, on an average,12 workers die on the job in the U.S. Roughly, 17 workers in Florida die each month. Every year, more than 4.1 million workers suffer a serious job-related injury or illness.

What We Do Provide free on-site safety and health consultations upon request Assist businesses with identifying hazardous work areas Offer guidance to help mitigate hazardous or potentially hazardous areas

Services are always free & confidential How We Do It Assist with written safety plans Hazard Surveys Help with safety training and education for management and employees Services are always free & confidential

Our Mission Help employers and employees prevent workplace injuries and illnesses Help businesses profit from workplace safety and health by eliminate workplace hazards that cause injury, illness or death Assist small businesses comply with OSHA standards The mission of USF SafetyFlorida is to help business owners profit from workplace safety.

Our Service Begins with a Request From the Employer

The Employer Requests a Consultation How to Request a Consultation Workplace safety consultations are voluntary. Business owners request the service by contacting USF SafetyFlorida online at www.safetyflorida.usf.edu, by phone at 1-866-273-1105 or by writing them at 13201 Bruce B. Downs Boulevard, MDC 56; Tampa, FL 33612 (Note: Complete contact information is on slide #45) The Employer Requests a Consultation Complete a consultation request online at www.safetyflorida.usf.edu

USF SafetyFlorida Prioritizes Requests on a “Worst First” Basis Imminent danger situations Congressionally mandated activities Small, high-hazard employers targeted in the federal or state strategic plan known as National Emphasis Program, Local Emphasis Program or other “Targeted Industries” Businesses that request consultation services are prioritized.

USF SafetyFlorida Prioritizes Requests on a “Worst First” Basis Small, High-Hazard Employers High incident rates High-hazard Industries Alternative high-hazard listing Secondary NAICS Process hazardousness Small, non-high hazard employers Large employers

We Contact Employers to Ensure the employer is aware of their rights and responsibilities Establish the scope of services Set up opening conference

What a Consultant Does Initial Visit Training and assistance Visits Opening Conference Program Review Informal Training Hazard Survey Closing Conference Training and assistance Visits Follow-up visits During the opening conference, a consultant will review with the employer his or her role and the obligation the employer incurs. Afterwards, the consultant and employer examine the conditions of the workplace as well as work processes. During the walk-through, the consultant may identify hazards or safety risks that require correction and provide training and assistance for implementing recommendations.

Sent to company within 20 days of closing conference Written Report Sent to company within 20 days of closing conference

Outcomes of Using Our Services Eliminate hazards that cause injuries, illnesses and fatalities Reduce workers’ comp costs Fewer days away from work Defer OSHA inspections Some of the benefits from engaging in consultation services include reducing or eliminating workplace hazards, reducing workers’ compensation costs and premiums, deferring OSHA inspections, improving employee morale and improving workplace production due to fewer occurrences of lost work time.

SHARP: Be Exempt from OSHA Inspections OSHA recognizes employers that operate exemplary safety and health management programs. Companies that meet a few basic eligibility requirements can become exempt from OSHA inspections for a period of not less than one year, with potential for a renewal if qualified. The Safety and Health Achievement Recognition Program is a federal OSHA program that recognizes businesses with exemplary workplace safety and health management programs. Businesses who qualify and receive OSHA approval can become exempt from OSHA inspections for a period of not less than one year.

Sunshine State Safety Recognition Award Recognizes employers who proactively work with their employees to improve work practices Demonstrates employer’s commitment to continuous improvement of the effectiveness of their company’s workplace safety and health management system

Access Online Safety Tools SafetyWriter lets you to “click” together a customized safety plan in six steps, as a Word document. Free Video (DVD) Loan Service Use this slide to emphasize how SafetyFlorida’s three – and FREE -- on-line safety tools give users control over their safety system. Each tool produces documents that you can store on-line and file as paper documents.

Success Stories!

What People Say About Us “It’s always good to have someone come in and look at your operation, to review your manuals and your documentation.” – Facility maintenance management firm “(The consultation) was nothing but good for us. It was a very positive experience and brought our safety program up to a new level.” – Healthcare business

What People Say About Us “Our entire safety culture has become more focused and has improved dramatically.” –Maritime employer “Our workers’ compensation premiums dropped 25 percent.” -- Window manufacturing company

To Request A Free Safety and Health Consultation USF SafetyFlorida 13201 Bruce B. Downs Blvd., MDC 56 Tampa, FL 33612 1-866-273-1105 www.safetyflorida.usf.edu

USF OSHA Training Institute Education Center This presentation introduces audience members to USF SafetyFlorida and its services, including consultation and safety resources. www.usfoticenter.org

USF OTI EC Provide Safety and Health program training to both private and public sector employers and employees. Assist OSHA in administering and monitoring the OSHA Outreach Training Program Develop and monitor OSHA Authorized Trainer Outreach Training Program Courses Develop and train OSHA Authorized Outreach Trainers in construction, general industry, disaster site workers, and the maritime industries

510 – OSHA Standards for Construction Industry Courses in Construction Industry, General Industry, Maritime Industry, and Disaster Site Over 40 courses: 510 – OSHA Standards for Construction Industry 511 – OSHA Standards for General Industry 5410 – OSHA Standards for the Maritime Industry 5600 – Disaster Site Worker Train the Trainer Course The mission of USF SafetyFlorida is to help business owners profit from workplace safety.

Online Courses 10-Hour General and Construction Industries 8 and 24 Hour Hazwoper Courses 9000 series courses: Fall Protection, Bloodborne Pathogens, Scaffold, and etc. The mission of USF SafetyFlorida is to help business owners profit from workplace safety.

Course Registration Process On-line – www.usfoticenter.org The mission of USF SafetyFlorida is to help business owners profit from workplace safety.

General Information USF OSHA Training Institute Education Center 2612 Cypress Ridge Blvd. Suite 101 Wesley Chapel, FL 33544 813-994-1195 www.usfoticenter.org