1. Works Safely: People Cause Accidents No protective equipment No lockdown/tagout Dangerous shortcuts Working too fast Taking chances Cowboys/girls

2. SAFETY Carelessness Costs! Oregon Workers Comp Paid in 2003: Total $296 Million Average Claim Cost Over $13K Safety Pays!

3. SAFETY Who is responsible for safety? YOU! Lead from where you are!

4. SAFETY What is the most effective thing YOU do to create a safe workplace?

5. SAFETY Create A Safety Culture Learn from yourself and others Educate yourself and others Advocate for safety Demonstrate your commitment

6. SAFETY Learn from Yourself and Others Look at future risks Evaluate your current program Analyze your accident/injury history Research attitudes about safety Network with others

7. SAFETY Educate Yourself & Others Use educational resources –APWA –OR OSHA –T2 Train your people in what matters –Formal training classes –On the job training –Job site safety inspections –Active coaching Use your safety committees

8. SAFETY Advocate for Safety Know your constituents Tune into WIFM Honey attracts more flies than vinegar Make your safety program AAA –Appealing –Appropriate –Action oriented Be a Thoroughbred – Not a Nag!

9. SAFETY Demonstrate Your Commitment Set Goals Make a plan Work your plan Show commitment at all levels of the organization Catch people doing something right – –Encourage them! Catch people doing something wrong – –Correct them!

10. SAFETY Learn Educate Advocate Demonstrate Be a Leader – Save a Life!