Survival Skills for Supervisors Safety Leadership and Building a Safe Community Presenter: Mark Linsenbigler Environmental Health and Safety msl200@psu.edu   2015  

Goals Identify key components of safety leadership Describe the supervisor’s roles and responsibilities Provide resources to enhance safety leadership

Objective What can I do at Penn State to be most effective in preventing my employees from getting injured while at work? What resources are available to help me?

Penn State “Philosophy of Safety” Workplace Safety at PSU Leadership Support Employee Involvement Hazard ID & Control Education & Training Sample slide Use a heading with images

Safety is a Value Employees support safety cultures when they see visual commitments to safety Role of supervisor Safety Commitment reflects Concern for employees Regulatory compliance Ethical obligations Concern for costs Direct impact on employee performance

Safety Responsibilities Everyone at Penn State has a role in ensuring a safe community – BUT… Supervisors play the pivotal role As supervisor As employee As “connector” to others in your work unit Ensure employees are provided a safe work environment Safety supervision – can I do it?

Responsibilities of the Supervisor Know rules/policies and enforce them Maximize worker involvement in recognizing/controlling hazards Ensure employees understand their safety responsibilities and are held accountable for safety Ensure employees are provided with appropriate training and/or equipment to perform their jobs safely Be familiar with GURU Safety Policies Know resources to assist in safety program implementations Update unit leadership about safety on a regular basis Complete the electronic accident report (FROI) as soon as possible Conduct an investigation of work-related injuries and illnesses

Responsibilities of the Supervisor Day to Day Activities to Support Safety Lead by Example Talk about safety within your work unit Agenda item for staff meetings Address specific safety issues as needed and discuss them Be proactive in planning for safety needs Know who your College/Unit Safety officer is If something does not look safe, question it Handout SY1

Responsibilities of the Employee Follow safety policies and procedures Know hazards associated with work activities Attend required training Report unsafe conditions and hazards Report injuries or accidents to you Keep you informed of upcoming operations and new equipment Stop operations posing imminent danger Handout SY1

What is a Hazard? How can I tell if something is unsafe? What do I do when I identify a safety issue?

Is this a Hazard? How is it Corrected?

Is This a Hazard? How is it Corrected?

Is this a Hazard? How is it Corrected?

Is This a Hazard? How is it Corrected?

Is This a Hazard? How is it Corrected?

Is This a Hazard? How is it Corrected?

Is This a Hazard? How is it Corrected?

Is This a Hazard? How is it Corrected?

Is this a Hazard? How is it Corrected?

Is This a Hazard? How is it Corrected?

Is this good or bad lifting technique?

Is this good or bad lifting technique?

Is This a Hazard? How is it Corrected?

Accident Investigation – An Introduction Accident Unplanned, unexpected event that disrupts normal activity and may or may not result in an injury Accident Investigation Process to determine the cause(s) of an accident

Why Investigate Accidents? Determine the cause of the accident Create safety awareness Demonstrate concern for employees Document facts Improve work processes Reduce costs

Investigation Basics Who should investigate? Immediate supervisor Familiar with job & can take immediate action Assistance from others as needed Unit safety officer, EHS, management What should be investigated? Every accident that happens at work or is work-related should be investigated

Investigation Basics (continued) When should investigation take place? As soon as possible Initial focus on treatment of injured Where should investigation take place? At the site of the incident whenever possible

Investigation Basics (continued) How are results documented? First Report of Injury (FROI) http://ohr.psu.edu/hr-professional/policies-guidelines/work-related-injuries/workers-compensation Supplemental investigation form available on EHS website http://www.ehs.psu.edu/occhealth/supervisors_accident_investigation_report.pdf

Accident Investigation Scenario

Lessons Learned in Managing Safety Most employees do not come to work with the plan of getting hurt – they need guidance on being safe Establish effective two-way communications Timely, frequently, and honestly Share reports/results with employees Ensure employees know their safety responsibilities By the time you hear of a health and safety concern, assume employees have been talking about it Office activities can have health and safety considerations Utilize resources for assistance if needed Empower your employees to identify, report and correct hazards

Health and Safety Resources Guru Safety Policies (SY Section of PSU Policies) Environmental Health and Safety (24/7/365) 6 Eisenhower Parking Deck 814-865-6391 Staff contact names and email addresses EHS Website (www.ehs.psu.edu) Lessons learned “Snapshots” Requirements Links Resources

Health and Safety Resources (continued) College/Unit/Departmental Safety Officer Departmental Safety Committee Colleagues

What can EHS do for you? Provide safety training/identify training needs Provide resources to assist you/your work unit enhancing safety Conduct regulatory compliance audits Provide safety material for staff meetings Evaluate potential hazards Dispose of your hazardous waste Needles, rechargeable batteries, chemicals Assist in identifying how to correct hazards

“EHS Snapshot”

Other Health and Safety Resources Worker’s Compensation 4th Floor James M. Elliott Building 814-865-0424 ohr.psu.edu/workers-compensation Occupational Medicine 301 Centre Medical Sciences Building 814-863-8492 ohr.psu.edu/occupational-medicine

Other Health and Safety Resources (cont.) University Police and Public Safety Eisenhower Parking Deck 814-863-1111 www.police.psu.edu Risk Management 227 West Beaver Ave., 103 Rider Building 814-865-6307 www.controller.psu.edu/Divisions/RiskManagement