1. Malcolm “Mac” Legault, Ph.D., CSP, STS

2.  How do we identify a good or poor culture?  How does this relate to safety?  Components of a good safety culture

3.  Good  Poor

4.  First things first  Does this get us to a world class safety culture?

5.  Safety management system  Involvement of senior management  Involvement of employees

6.  Managing of other aspects by having: ◦ Involvement in writing work procedures ◦ Involvement in RCA and improvements to controls ◦ Understanding of their own responsibilities

7.  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

8.  Training? ◦ Have the needs been identified? ◦ Is it appropriate for the audience? ◦ Is it timely?

9.  Does anyone know what ALARP is?  How can we get there?  What are the components of risk awareness?

10.  Well defined, but may vary between industries ◦ Identify functions  Severity/Consequences  Frequency

11.  High, medium, and low risk ◦ Prioritize

12.  What are SOPs good for?  How about JSAs?  What simple act improves understanding and compliance?

13.  Do you think it is important for workers to believe that managers listen to ESH issues raised?

14.  Can’t forget PPE ◦ Last line of defense ◦ Sometimes the only line of defense  Other issues ◦ Control of vehicles ◦ Signage  Regulations are minimum standards

15.  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

16.  STS Construction Knowledge (more) ◦ Training methods ◦ Job hazard analyses ◦ Test equipment usage ◦ Enforcement techniques ◦ Proper tool and equipment selection ◦ Reporting techniques ◦ Incident investigation techniques

17.  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

18.  Benefits ◦ Employee  Recognition for participation  Pride and satisfaction  Peer recognition

19.  Thank you… now go back to work.