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Malcolm “Mac” Legault, Ph.D., CSP, STS
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How do we identify a good or poor culture? How does this relate to safety? Components of a good safety culture
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Good Poor
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First things first Does this get us to a world class safety culture?
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Safety management system Involvement of senior management Involvement of employees
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Managing of other aspects by having: ◦ Involvement in writing work procedures ◦ Involvement in RCA and improvements to controls ◦ Understanding of their own responsibilities
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Must have evidence of continuous improvement ◦ Systematic approach to Hazard identification Risk assessment and control ◦ Regular review An effective auditing program, which includes corrective actions
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Training? ◦ Have the needs been identified? ◦ Is it appropriate for the audience? ◦ Is it timely?
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Does anyone know what ALARP is? How can we get there? What are the components of risk awareness?
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Well defined, but may vary between industries ◦ Identify functions Severity/Consequences Frequency
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High, medium, and low risk ◦ Prioritize
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What are SOPs good for? How about JSAs? What simple act improves understanding and compliance?
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Do you think it is important for workers to believe that managers listen to ESH issues raised?
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Can’t forget PPE ◦ Last line of defense ◦ Sometimes the only line of defense Other issues ◦ Control of vehicles ◦ Signage Regulations are minimum standards
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STS (Safety Trained Supervisor) STS Construction Knowledge (old) ◦ OSHA reg’s ◦ Company rules and procedures ◦ Industry requirements ◦ Potential hazards ◦ Job, craft, and phases of construction ◦ Communication at all organizational levels ◦ Observation techniques
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STS Construction Knowledge (more) ◦ Training methods ◦ Job hazard analyses ◦ Test equipment usage ◦ Enforcement techniques ◦ Proper tool and equipment selection ◦ Reporting techniques ◦ Incident investigation techniques
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Benefits ◦ Employer Leading indicator Contributes to productivity Reduces incidents Reduces WC premiums Management commitment Peer encouragement Work group buy-in Work group and company safety culture
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Benefits ◦ Employee Recognition for participation Pride and satisfaction Peer recognition
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Thank you… now go back to work.
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