1. Wolfenson Electric, Inc.
“Our Safety Journey”
2009 HBR Safety Excellence Award

2. OSHA Recordable Injury-Free
Wolfenson Electric, Inc.
Founded in 1959
OSHA Recordable Injury-Free
2005, 2006, 2007, 2008
Locations: 430 W. Plantation, Clute, TX
7902 Cowart, Houston, TX
Formosa, Port Lavaca, TX

3. Electrical and Instrumentation Services
Power Distribution
Poleline
Substation Construction
Process Instrumentation
Fiber Optics
Security Integration
Panel Fabrication
Maintenance
Project range: $2,000 to $15,000,000

5. 2008 Goals (Accomplishments)
Maintain a Recordable Injury Rate of 0.0 while increasing man-hours (0.0)
Recognize and reward good housekeeping efforts and safe work performance through Safety Awareness Program
Maintain $0.0 Workers Compensation Losses ($ 0.0)
Increase number of NCCER Certified Craftsmen by 10% (18%)

6. Safety Affiliations Active Member - Safety and Workforce Development
Audit Team Members
COIPA Member
Roger Blackburn - MSTI Board Member
Amando Gonzalez – Past President, Brazosport CSC
Sharon Todd – School-to-Career Chair
Amando Gonzalez – Chairman, Brazosport CSC
Member of HASC, Texas City CSC
Member – Association of Chemical Industry of Texas
TOCAS – DOW Chemical
HSSE Network – BP
Texas A & M Safety Development Team Member - CICE

7. Congratulations, Walter Andrews NCCER Certified Craftsman
2008 Local ABC Electrical Craft Championship Winner
Congratulations, Walter Andrews
NCCER Certified Craftsman
100%
58%

8. WEI Safety Statistics

9. 2.5 Million Man-hours without LTA
Manhours Worked
2.5 Million Man-hours without LTA

10. Wolfenson TRIR Year-to-Year Improvements
NCCER
Policy and Procedure Training
Behavior Based Observations
Safety Execution Plans
Work Place Hazard Assessments
OSHA/VPP Partnerships
Supervisor Training
Supervisor Safety Expectations
JHA/JEP

11. WEI Best Practice
Harness and Lanyards were being put in the tool boxes and they were being damaged by oils, tools and materials that were also stored in these tool boxes.
Results: Since the introduction of the harness and lanyard box, inventory loss has been reduced. Supervisors, crew members and the customer have benefited.
Benefits
Units can be moved with ease
Harness and Lanyards are in a upright position
Inspection and documentation would be made easy
Easy access to harnesses when needed

12. Protection for Fall Protection System
WEI Best Practice
Protection for Fall Protection System
Purpose: Central Storage Location for all Fall Protection Equipment including:
lanyards
harness
lifelines
Outcome: Distribution and inventory control maintaining inspection and storage compliance.

13. Harness and Lanyard Storage Box
WEI Best Practice
Harness and Lanyard Storage Box
Designed a storage unit to prevent damage to fall protection (Harness and Lanyard)on small projects.

14. Mission Statement
It is our commitment to improve the level of safety, skill, knowledge, and stability for our clients, employees, community, and environment.