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Safety toolbox Johnnie Stanton-MECA
Today we’ll look at policy’s, attitudes, and practices that are important to have in our safety tool box!
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Stop work authority Should be used by any worker on the job site.
Safety toolbox Stop work authority Should be used by any worker on the job site.
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Safety toolbox When to use it When a hazard is noted
If you are rushed, tired or frustrated If a worker is unaware of THE hazard
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Safety toolbox When to use it Questions arise about job procedures
When unexpected conditions arise When you are unsure about how to proceed
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Safety toolbox How to use it Get work stopped
bring attention to hazard Reach agreement on best solution Implement solution!
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Safety toolbox How not to use it Ignoring someone’s concerns
Not taking the time to address the problem Believing nothing bad will happen
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Safety toolbox Open door policy Allows employees to discuss issues
Keeps management informed
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and you ARE UNABLE TO RESOLVE THE PROBLEM
Safety toolbox When to use it If you have a concern about safety or procedures and you ARE UNABLE TO RESOLVE THE PROBLEM
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Safety toolbox How to use it Initiate discussion with supervisor
Use chain of command Consult appropriate dept. or person
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Safety toolbox What not to do
Not taking the time to resolve the problem Believing others don’t care what you have to say Disregard others concerns
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Allows everyone to think the job through
Safety toolbox Job briefings Allows everyone to think the job through Identifies hazards, procedures, ppe needed, job assignments and energy source control
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Safety toolbox When to use it When job begins
If significant changes occur If additional hazards are noted
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Everyone participates
Safety toolbox How to use it Everyone participates Questions are asked Insure clarity of plan Avoid hazards
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Safety toolbox What not to do Not following the plan
Not helping with job planning Not discussing safety or hazards
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Safety toolbox What not to do Not tailoring briefing to job
Assuming everyone knows what to do Performing work not covered in briefing
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NOT VERIFYING YOU ARE ON THE CORRECT EQUIP. / JOB STEP
Safety toolbox WHAT NOT TO DO NOT VERIFYING YOU ARE ON THE CORRECT EQUIP. / JOB STEP BELIEVING IT IS NOT POSSIBLE FOR YOU TO BE ON THE WRONG EQUIP, OR JOB STEP
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Safety toolbox TAKE 2 RULE
Take two minutes before starting a job to ask yourself What are the hazards How am I going to do the job safely?
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When returning to the job after an interruption
Safety toolbox When to use it Prior to starting a job When you change tasks When returning to the job after an interruption
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Safety toolbox How to use it
To insure you’re at the right location / equipment Eliminate hazards / install barriers Insure job briefing instructions are followed
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Safety toolbox How to use it
Insure you have the right tools and equipment Be sure your focused and have thought the job through
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Safety toolbox how to use it Ask yourself
Do I know how to use the tools Am I rushed, frustrated, tired complacent In the line of fire Will my work effect others?
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Safety toolbox What not to do Be in to big a hurry
Not identifying hazards Thinking the job is to simple Believing nothing bad will happen Ignoring that gut feeling!!
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Safety toolbox Is my head in the game?
Used to help identify mental states and prevent critical errors Am I rushed, tired, distracted, or complacent
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Before starting the job
Safety toolbox When to use it Before starting the job Anytime you or a co-workers Eyes are not on task Mind is not on task Your in the line of fire Traction balance or grip lost
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Safety toolbox How to use it (take two) before starting job
Self check mental state often Staying out of the line of fire When errors occur ask yourself if your mental state contributed
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Safety toolbox What not to do Ignoring your state of mind
Not asking why error occurred Rushing Not refocusing Doing to many things at once Not asking for help when needed
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Safety toolbox I have your back
Helps co-workers avoid hazards by improving communication Helps support each other so we all go home safe
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When to use it Anytime you see a co-worker at risk
Safety toolbox When to use it Anytime you see a co-worker at risk
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Safety toolbox How to use it Act as an observer for co-workers
Ask for permission to provide suggestions (keep it positive) Keep suggestions non-threatening Work to identify solutions to problems
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Safety toolbox What not to do Ignore co-workers suggestions
Not taking time to address safety concerns Talking down to or belittling co-workers Only providing negative feedback
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Procedural compliance
Safety toolbox Procedural compliance When workers fail to follow a procedure the chance for errors that lead to an injury increases
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Safety toolbox When to use it
For all work activities such as repairs, trouble shooting, installation, ect.
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Safety toolbox How to use it Review procedures during job briefings
Follow all steps completely If a procedure is incorrect stop work, discuss solution, update procedure
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Safety toolbox What not to do Not checking procedures
Not understanding a procedures purpose or intent Believing that anyone worth their salt doesn’t need a procedure
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Safety toolbox What not to do
Skipping steps because they have been unnecessary in the past Not reviewing a procedure Not discussing procedural problems
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Used To insure understanding
Safety toolbox 3-way communication Used To insure understanding Sender uses recipient's name and gives message Recipient repeats message Sender acknowledges
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When exchanging verbal information regarding
Safety toolbox When to use it When exchanging verbal information regarding Status of system Directions to perform actions on equipment Instructions, limitations, precautions
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Safety toolbox How to use it Sender states the message
Receiver acknowledges and repeats message in their own words Sender verifies they are correct or makes corrections and re-verifies
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Safety toolbox What not to do Not being specific Failing to verify
Not asking questions Not writing down multiple step instructions Interrupting a conversation
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Lessons learned discussions
Safety toolbox Lessons learned discussions Helps workers learn from their successes and failures and co-workers benefit by implementing better work procedures
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Safety toolbox When to use it
When ever a situation arises that is or could be a learning experience for everyone or a situation to be avoided
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Safety toolbox How to use it
Record the situation so that it can be reviewed at a lessons learned discussion Review incidents/near misses, safety successes, what was learned, how we can apply the lessons
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Safety toolbox What not to do Forget to discuss the issue
Discourage workers from reporting a situation Not changing work habits or procedures
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Safety toolbox Positive feedback To provide employees with positive reinforcement of safe work practices and procedures
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When ever an employee is seen going the extra distance for safety
Safety toolbox When to use it When ever an employee is seen going the extra distance for safety
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Safety toolbox How to use it
Notice when someone is doing things the right way/safely Tell them what you saw Tell management and encourage them to recognize the worker
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Safety toolbox What not to do Not notice good work habits
Only comment on poor performance Assume (that’s what they are getting paid to do) and failing to comment Not recognizing a workers contributions
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Safety toolbox Safety walk downs
Help insure that a work areas tools are put away Maintenance and repairs are done The area is clean and safe
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When to do it On a regular basis At the end of the job
Safety toolbox When to do it On a regular basis At the end of the job
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Safety toolbox How to use it Inspect area at least monthly
Get everyone involved Fix issues on the spot if possible If repairs will take time tag the problem
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SAFETY TOOLBOX QUESTIONS? ADDITIONS?
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