2015 2015 Table of Contents Safety operation Plan 6 MISSION 7 VALUES 8 GOALS 9 SAFETY OBJECTIVES 10 MEASURES FOR SUCCESS 10 CORE PROGRAMS 10 HAZARD RECOGNITION AND REPORTING 11 LEADERSHIP ACCOUNTABILITY 12 ERGONOMICS 13 BUSINESS INFORMATION 14 Reporting Programs 16 OPEN DOOR POLICY 17 Complaint/Questionnaire 18 Verbal reporting of injuries to Supervisor 20 Safety committee 20 Hazard recognition 21 Programs 21 Employee classification 22 Hazard Recognition Card 23 Safety Business Plan 24 Mission statement 25 Safety Slogan 25 SAFETY GOALS: 26 2013 Goals 26 Investigation Program 29 Investigation Report Form 30 Lockout Tagout Program 33 Introduction 34 Purpose of this Document 34 Availability 35 Scope of the Policy 35 Management Statement 35 OSHA and Industry References 35 Definitions in Lockout Tagout 36 Responsibilities 38 General Requirements 38 LockOut TagOut Procedure 39 Training Lesson Plan 42 Auditing 43 Lockout Tagout Audit Form 44 Audit Program 45 Machine Guarding Audit 46 Forms 47 Safety operation Plan MISSION The Mission of the Company is to have the safest employees and working environment possible with continuous improvement in safety. An example of continuous improvement: VALUES The management at the company facility wants to let everyone know about the values that we have at the company and especially about safety. Honesty Initiative Commitment Courage Knowledge Respect Fairness GOALS The safety goals are to improve hazard recognition reporting, leadership accountability and early intervention ergonomics. SAFETY OBJECTIVES 1. Improve Hazard Recognition Reporting Improving the open door policy and letting everyone report a hazard. 2. Leadership Accountability Having leaders and managers and supervisors accountable. 3. Early Intervention Ergonomics Finding the problems in ergonomics before they get worse MEASURES FOR SUCCESS The measures for success are to see how the projects are at the end of the year. CORE PROGRAMS 1. Improve Hazard Recognition Reporting 2. Leadership Accountability 3. Early Intervention Ergonomics HAZARD RECOGNITION AND REPORTING Open door policy is part of this program. The definition of the open door policy allows make the employees comfortable to see their senior and ask him about their personal problem instead their immediate supervisors. Sometime the employees cannot tell or discuss the issue with their immediate supervisors. With an open door policy, employees can approach senior management and discuss issues such as job performance, conflicts with co-workers, ideas for department improvements and company policies. Open door policies develop the connection between employees and management. The employees can solve their personal problem not only the business issue with their senior. The open door policy can help the companies because they will use all the suggestions from the employees. Also ...

1. 2015
2015
Table of Contents
Safety operation Plan 6
MISSION 7
VALUES 8
GOALS 9
SAFETY OBJECTIVES 10
MEASURES FOR SUCCESS 10
CORE PROGRAMS 10
HAZARD RECOGNITION AND REPORTING 11
LEADERSHIP ACCOUNTABILITY 12
ERGONOMICS 13
BUSINESS INFORMATION 14
Reporting Programs 16
OPEN DOOR POLICY 17
Complaint/Questionnaire 18
Verbal reporting of injuries to Supervisor 20
Safety committee 20
Hazard recognition 21
Programs 21
Employee classification 22
Hazard Recognition Card 23
Safety Business Plan 24
Mission statement 25
Safety Slogan 25
SAFETY GOALS: 26
2013 Goals 26
Investigation Program 29
Investigation Report Form 30
Lockout Tagout Program 33
Introduction 34
Purpose of this Document 34

2. Availability 35
Scope of the Policy 35
Management Statement 35
OSHA and Industry References 35
Definitions in Lockout Tagout 36
Responsibilities 38
General Requirements 38
LockOut TagOut Procedure 39
Training Lesson Plan 42
Auditing 43
Lockout Tagout Audit Form 44
Audit Program 45
Machine Guarding Audit 46
Forms 47
Safety operation Plan

3. MISSION
The Mission of the Company is to have the safest employees
and working environment possible with continuous
improvement in safety.
An example of continuous improvement:
VALUES
The management at the company facility wants to let everyone
know about the values that we have at the company and
especially about safety.

4. Honesty
Initiative
Commitment
Courage
Knowledge
Respect
Fairness
GOALS
The safety goals are to improve hazard recognition reporting,
leadership accountability and early intervention ergonomics.

5. SAFETY OBJECTIVES
1. Improve Hazard Recognition Reporting
Improving the open door policy and letting everyone report a
hazard.
2. Leadership Accountability
Having leaders and managers and supervisors accountable.
3. Early Intervention Ergonomics
Finding the problems in ergonomics before they get worse
MEASURES FOR SUCCESS

6. The measures for success are to see how the projects are at
the end of the year.
CORE PROGRAMS
1. Improve Hazard Recognition Reporting
2. Leadership Accountability
3. Early Intervention Ergonomics
HAZARD RECOGNITION AND REPORTING
Open door policy is part of this program. The definition of the
open door policy allows make the employees comfortable to see
their senior and ask him about their personal problem instead
their immediate supervisors. Sometime the employees cannot
tell or discuss the issue with their immediate supervisors. With
an open door policy, employees can approach senior
management and discuss issues such as job performance,
conflicts with co-workers, ideas for department improvements
and company policies. Open door policies develop the
connection between employees and management. The employees
can solve their personal problem not only the business issue
with their senior. The open door policy can help the companies
because they will use all the suggestions from the employees.
Also there are no barriers between the employees and the
management. Finally, open door policy has the smoothly

7. between the managements and their employees.
LEADERSHIP ACCOUNTABILITY
Leaders need to be accountable. This can be done by having
them monitor themselves or having the board monitor the
leaders. It also is for managers and supervisors. They are part of
the leadership too.
ERGONOMICS
Training for new employees, and workstation analysis and
worker surveys are ways to improve ergonomics.

8. Example of Bad Ergonomics
BUSINESS INFORMATION
ADDRESS:
PHONE:
SAFETY OFFICE: Cell:
SIC:
NAICS:
Waste Generation Status:
Safety status:
Date of Origination:
US DOT #:
KYU #:
Company Physician/Medical Partner:
Work Comp Carrier:

9. Reporting Programs
OPEN DOOR POLICY
The definition of the open door policy allows make the
employees comfortable to see their senior and ask him about
their personal problem instead their immediate supervisors.
Sometime the employees cannot tell or discuss the issue with
their immediate supervisors. With an open door policy,
employees can approach senior management and discuss issues
such as job performance, conflicts with co-workers, ideas for

10. department improvements and company policies. Open door
policies develop the connection between employees and
management. The employees can solve their personal problem
not only the business issue with their senior. The open door
policy can help the companies because they will use all the
suggestions from the employees. Also there are no barriers
between the employees and the management. Finally, open door
policy has the smoothly between the managements and their
employees.
Complaint/Questionnaire
Safety Suggestion Form
Please use this form to provide safety suggestions or to report
suspected unsafe conditions in the work environment.
Date:___________________
Description of potentially unsafe condition:
Causes or contributing factors:
Your suggestion for improving safety:

11. Has this issue been reported to a supervisor? Yes
No
If yes, please provide the supervisor's name:
Employee Name (Optional):
Department/Project Name (Optional):
Safety suggestion Form Process
Verbal reporting of injuries to Supervisor
All employees should verbal reporting to his / her supervisor’s
when the employee get injured in the work place to safe their
right and ensure the compensation. All employees have to learn
from their supervisors how to do a good reporting. If anything
happen in the work place, like injury or accidents the employees
should report it on time. Must inform the direct manager when
the problem happens even if verbally.
Safety committee
The safety representatives of the organization are:
_ Supervisor
_ Engineering
_ Safety
_Manager

12. Hazard recognitionPrograms
Hazard Recognition Program:
The purpose of this Hazard recognition program is to provide
guidelines for the identification of hazard and follow up and
action to prevent injuries and illnesses.
Employee classification

13. Class
Level
Duties
1. Authorized Safety Associates
Trained/ educated
Recognize / Report / Follow Safety Procedures
2. Competent Safety Associates
Trained/ educated/ experience
(Supervisory)
Recognize / Report / inspect / “Authorized”/
3. Administration Safety Associates
Trained / educated/ experience/ authority to stop the work
(Plant Manager)
All Duties

14. Hazard Recognition Card
Location:
Date:
Hazard categories:
Temperature. Respiratory/Dust. Lighting.
Radiation.
Walking surfers. Electrical. Noise.
Personal Strain.
Impact. Penetration. Compression.
Suggestions for correction:
Mangment Use Only
Action(s) Taken
Date:
By:
Safety Business Plan

15. Mission statement
Our mission is to provide a safe environment for our
employees, customers, friends and those surrounding our area of
operation. We seek to eliminate any possible hazardous
conditions and its related risks by adopting and identifying the
most appropriate work conditions, handling well risk equipment
and furnishing important tools and finally offering the
necessary education and training to those in operation to avoid
avertable risks. This company will always promote the culture
of mutual responsibility, team work, and an open exchange of
safety concerns, opinions, and suggestions.
Jumbo Corporation sanctions the above mission statement which
countersign a common believe that it is everyone’s
responsibility to uphold high safety standards.
Safety Slogan
Do not ignore a hazardous condition. That may be the
cause of your harm seconds later.
The above safety slogans evidently gives each and every

16. employee and those operating within the locality of the
company a clear impression that safety is not a choice but rather
a necessity. Considering that everyone aspires harm in case of
his or her ignorance, he or she will definitely uphold safety at
any cost.
SAFETY GOALS
1. Service to Ourselves and our Customers
Safety has to be part of our organization and we have to work to
improve it. Everyone has to participate in Safety at all times.
2. Partners
In Central Kentucky, the future of safety is in all of our hands.
Each and every part of the safety plan is part of our
responsibility. The safety involved with the job must not be
missed and needs to be taken seriously.
2016 Goals
1. Start a safety system
2. Improve employee safety
3. Reduce injury rate by 25%
Reduce worker’s compensation claims and injury reports
Customer Service
This company has developed numerous ways to ascertain that its
customers and all those who come along are safe from any
possible harm following the hazardous activities that may be
present within the company. Jumbo customers are mainly the
community, families, affiliated companies, and workers of the
company that need furniture.
1. The company provides free safety equipment and training to

17. its workers
2. Families who come along are offered free safety kits and free
guidance I n how to uphold safety
3. Jumbo normally assist workers of the affiliated companies
with safety training transcripts and guidance alongside holding
meetings powered to enhance safety
4. The surrounding community is normally offered the
necessary education and training on matters pertaining to safety
alongside offering them free training equipment through
corporate responsibility

18. Investigation Program

19. Investigation Report Form
Date of Incident Report Filled (M/D/Y):
TO BE COMPLETED BY EMPLOYEE INVOLVED IN THE
INCINDENT
Employee’s Full Name:
Employee ID:
Gender:
M/F
Date of Birth (M/D/Y):
Home Address:
Home Phone:
Cell Phone:
Employee Status:
Full-Time/Part-Time/Temporary/On-Call
Job Title:
Department:
Shift Supervisor:
INFORMATION ABOUT THE INCICENT
Date of Incident (M/D/Y):

20. Time:
AM/PM
Location of Incident:
Lexington Plant
Address of Incident Location:
Describe the incident, how it happened, factors leading up to
the incident, substance or objects involved. BE AS SPECIFIC
AS POSSIBLE. (Attach separate sheet if necessary)
Were there any witnesses of the incident:
YES/NO/UNKNOWN
If Yes, (for multiple witness attach separate sheet with
witnesses name and contact information)
Name witness (First, Last):
Phone Number witness:
Type of Injury (state all body parts that were injured):
Is this a new injury:
YES/NO
If NO, original date of injury (M/D/Y):
Was medical treatment provided?
YES/NO/REFUSED
If yes, where:
Emergence Room/ the Workplace/ Walk-In Clinic/Place of
Incident/Other:
If Emergence Room, walk-in clinic was visited or physician was
needed indicated the following:

21. Name physician/hospital:
Address of physician/hospital:
Phone Number physician/hospital:
I, the injured, herein certify the information above is true and to
the best of my knowledge
Signature:
Date (M/D/Y):
TO BE COMPLETED BY MEDICAL PROVIDER
Will the employee miss time from work as a result of the
incident?
YES/NO
If, No date the employee can return to work (M/D/Y):
Employee can return on:
Full duty/Restricted Work
If with restriction indicated which:
Follow up appointment necessary:
YES/NO
Date (M/D/Y):
Signature:
Date (M/D/Y):
Title:
TO BE COMPLETED BY SHIFT SUPERVISOR
Shift Supervisor Name:
Job Title:
Work Phone:
Did the Employee Loose Time from Work:

22. YES/NO
If Yes, First day of lost time (M/D/Y):
Date the employee will return/returned to work (M/D/Y):
Was equipment involved:
Yes/NO
If Yes, which equipment:
Future actions to prevent incident reoccurring:
Comments:
Signature:
Date (M/D/Y):
COMPLETE ONLY IF THE INCIDENT WAS REPORTED TO
THE POLICE
Case Number:
Police Station Name, Number:
Police station Address:
Name officer in charge:
Phone number officer in charge:
TO BE COMPLETED BY SAFETY OFFICER
Name Safety Officer:

23. Date Incident Report Received (D/M/Y):
Time:
AM/PM
Control Number:
Signature:

24. Lockout/Tagout Program
Introduction
This is the Lockout Tagout procedure manual that is
available for all employees and safety professionals. It includes
a lockout tagout procedure, a lesson plan and other important
reference information.

25. Purpose of this Document
The goal of the manual is to create a lockout tagout (LOTO)
standard that everyone can follow. All employees are to follow
the procedure because safety is the priority at the company.
LOTO can prevent accidents by securely locking out and
reenergizing a machine. This is so safety is increased in the
company.
Availability
The LOTO procedure is available for any type of review in
the Human Resources Department, the Safety Department and
the Management Office. Each department also has a review
copy.
Human Resource Office 242 324 343 2432
Safety Department Office 234 433 545 3354
Management Office 232 234 324 2322
Scope of the Policy
The LOTO procedure applies to all facilities and departments.
Management Statement
The company is supporting the procedure and its training.
Not only is safety a priority, costs are decreased by using
LOTO. Management will provide the sponsorship and resources
necessary for the program.
OSHA and Industry References

26. 1. 29 CFR 1910.147
2. NFPA 101 and NFPA 1
Definitions in Lockout/Tagout
Affected employee.
An employee whose job requires him/her to operate or use a
machine or equipment on which servicing or maintenance is
being performed under lockout or tagout, or whose job requires
him/her to work in an area in which such servicing or
maintenance is being performed.
Authorized employee.
A person who locks out or tags out machines or equipment in
order to perform servicing or maintenance on that machine or
equipment. An affected employee becomes an authorized
employee when that employee's duties include performing
servicing or maintenance covered under this section.
Capable of being locked out.
An energy isolating device is capable of being locked out if it
has a hasp or other means of attachment to which, or through
which, a lock can be affixed, or it has a locking mechanism
built into it. Other energy isolating devices are capable of being
locked out, if lockout can be achieved without the need to
dismantle, rebuild, or replace the energy isolating device or
permanently alter its energy control capability.
Energized.
Connected to an energy source or containing residual or stored
energy.
Energy isolating device.
A mechanical device that physically prevents the transmission
or release of energy, including but not limited to the following:
A manually operated electrical circuit breaker; a disconnect
switch; a manually operated switch by which the conductors of

27. a circuit can be disconnected from all ungrounded supply
conductors, and, in addition, no pole can be operated
independently; a line valve; a block; and any similar device
used to block or isolate energy. Push buttons, selector switches
and other control circuit type devices are not energy isolating
devices.
Energy source.
Any source of electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic,
chemical, thermal, or other energy.
Hot tap.
A procedure used in the repair, maintenance and services
activities which involves welding on a piece of equipment
(pipelines, vessels or tanks) under pressure, in order to install
connections or appurtenances. it is commonly used to replace or
add sections of pipeline without the interruption of service for
air, gas, water, steam, and petrochemical distribution systems.
Lockout.
The placement of a lockout device on an energy isolating
device, in accordance with an established procedure, ensuring
that the energy isolating device and the equipment being
controlled cannot be operated until the lockout device is
removed.
Lockout device.
A device that utilizes a positive means such as a lock, either key
or combination type, to hold an energy isolating device in the
safe position and prevent the energizing of a machine or
equipment. Included are blank flanges and bolted slip blinds.
Normal production operations.
The utilization of a machine or equipment to perform its

28. intended production function.
Servicing and/or maintenance.
Workplace activities such as constructing, installing, setting up,
adjusting, inspecting, modifying, and maintaining and/or
servicing machines or equipment. These activities include
lubrication, cleaning or unjamming of machines or equipment
and making adjustments or tool changes, where the employee
may be exposed to the unexpected energization or startup of the
equipment or release of hazardous energy.
Setting up.
Any work performed to prepare a machine or equipment to
perform its normal production operation.
Tagout.
The placement of a tagout device on an energy isolating device,
in accordance with an established procedure, to indicate that the
energy isolating device and the equipment being controlled may
not be operated until the tagout device is removed.
Tagout device.
A prominent warning device, such as a tag and a means of
attachment, which can be securely fastened to an energy
isolating device in accordance with an established procedure, to
indicate that the energy isolating device and the equipment
being controlled may not be operated until the tagout device is
removed.
Responsibilities

29. The responsibilities of the employees are to follow the lockout
tagout procedure. Management will be the leaders on the policy
and expect everyone to know what to do when there is a lockout
tagout tag on a machine.
General Requirements
This is the general requirements section of the lockout
tagout program. The requirements are to follow the procedure at
all times. Employees are to be trained on the procedure and
complete an exam. All department managers are to be
authorized to be lockout tagout professionals and experts.
When a machine is in need of repair or needs a person to
enter the machine where it could be potentially hazardous, it is
required that the procedure is followed.

30. Lockout/Tagout Procedure
Lock Out Tag Out Procedure
Obtain the Lockout/Tagout devices and tags.
Affected employees shall be notified by a supervisor or an
authorized employee of the application and removal of the
lockout devices or Tagout devices. Notification shall be given
before the controls are applied, and after they are removed from
the machine or equipment.
Read and understand the equipment-specific standard operating
procedure.
Locate each energy control point on the equipment.
Power down the equipment.
Isolate the equipment from all hazardous energies sources.
Application of Lockout Tagout
Apply the Lockout/Tagout device so that it locks the energy-
isolating device in the SAFE position. Affix the tag directly to
each lock.
Dissipate, drain, or safely release any stored or residual energy
in the system after Lockout.
Verify that all sources of hazardous energies have been isolated.
This should be done by measuring the energy with a meter or
gauge and by trying to start the equipment. Prior to using the
meter/gauge, ensure it is functioning properly. Be sure to return
all switches to the SAFE position after testing.
Preparation for Re-Energization
Inspect the work area to ensure that all nonessential items,
tools, etc., have been removed from the danger zone.
Check that all the guarding and safety controls have been
properly replaced.
Notify affected employees and ensure that all personnel are in a
safe location before re-energization.
Removal of Lockout/Tagout
Remove the Lockout/Tagout locks and tags.
2. Re-energize the equipment according to start-up

31. procedures in SOP.
Temporary Removal of Lockout/Tagout
1. Clear equipment of tools and materials.
2. Remove affected Employees from equipment area.
3. Remove Lockout/Tagout devices.
4. Energize and proceed with testing or positioning.
5. De-energize all systems and reapply energy control
measures in accordance with procedures.
Lockout/Tagout Devices
In most instances, a lockout device is preferable to a tag
because tags do not present a physical restraint to the startup of
equipment. Tags are warning devices which can be easily
removed, bypassed, obscured or ignored. When a tag is used,
further steps should be taken to ensure that procedures are
safely carried out.
The following are requirements for Lockout/Tagout devices:
1. Departments are responsible for providing employees with
a sufficient number of devices for control of hazardous energy.
2. Lockout/Tagout devices must be used only for controlling
energy and shall not be used for other purposes.
3. Lockout/Tagout devices must be capable of withstanding
the environment for the period of time they will be applied.
Tagout devices must be constructed and printed so that the
exposure to weather, wet conditions or corrosive environments
will not alter the tag or make it unreadable.
4. Lockout/Tagout devices must be standardized within the
University. Color, shape or size must be standard. With Tagout
devices, print and format must be standard.
5. Lockout devices must be sturdy enough to prevent removal
without the use of excessive force. Tagout devices must be
sturdy enough to prevent inadvertent or accidental removal.
Tagout attachment devices must be non-reusable and self-
locking.

32. 6. Lockout/Tagout devices must indicate the identity of the
employee applying
Training Lesson Plan
The training lesson plan can be completed in three days.
The days are described below.
First Day
Introduction
· What is Lock Out Tag Out?
· Why is it needed?
· Possible hazards
· Video on history of lock out tag out
· Questions and Answers
Second Day
Review
· Why lockout tagout is needed
· Examples of lockout tagout equipment
· Powerpoint presentation
Third Day
Conclusion
· Review

33. · Questions
· Exam
Auditing
Frequent audits will be completed to see the effectiveness
of the program.
General Compliance
Will see if the policy is used in the entire company
Program Effectiveness
Are accidents being prevented?
Auditing

34. Lockout/Tagout Audit Form
Date: Time:
a.m./p.m.
Employee audited
Person completing audit
Machine audited Dept.
Was the main power source to the machine disconnected?
Yes / No
Was the main power source to the machine locked out?
Yes / No
If more than one person was working on the equipment, did
each
employee have a lock on the source of the power?

35. Yes / No
If contractors are working on the equipment also, are both
contractor
and maintenance employees aware of each other’s programs?
Yes / No
Were additional power sources present?
Yes / No
If the lockout tagout procedure was not followed, were the
employees
Who initiated the failed procedure been trained in that area?
Yes / No
If any answer is NO, contact the Safety Coordinator
immediately
and tag machine with a notice that “Lockout Procedures are
UNSAFE.”
Audit Program

36. Machine Guarding Audit
Ref
Levels
1-2-3
Criteria
P/F
Score
1-5
Rank
1
The machine meet the minimum OSHA requirement

37. 2
All Gears, sprockets, pulleys, and flywheels guarded
3
Starting and stopping controls easy to reach.
4
The machine oiled or greased without removing the guard
5
Warning labels exist or markings to show hazardous areas
6
All moving chains and gears properly guarded
7

38. The emergency stops clearly marked and painted red
8
Wire ropes, ropes and other rigging equipment in safe condition
Injury Log
Log Number
Date of incident
Associates name
Incident Code
Injury Log #
Location
Brief description
/ /

39. / /
/ /
/ /
/ /
/ /
/ /

40. / /
/ /
Examination Body Chart
Explain the injury:
Severity of the injury:
□Severe □Average □Simple
Notes:
NM :
Near miss
PD : Property Damage
FA :
First Aid

41. BFA : Beyond Frist Aid
UA :
Unsafe Act
Forms
Master incident control Log
Incident Control #
Date of incident
Time of incident
Employee
Location
Medical
Notes

43. Hazard Recogntion Reporting
Forms
Goals
Leadership Accountability
Audits
Surveys
Early Intervention Ergonomics
JHA
Audits

44. Dedicated to safety culture
Company Managment
Planning
Investigations Partnerships
Trainning
Assessment
Research
Safety Department

45. Frontline enforcment
Investigation
Training
Reporting Implementation
Planning Countermeasures
Supervisors
Recognizing
Reporting
Participation
Safety culture
Safety committee
Compliance
Employees

46. Employee files suggestion form
Safety Committee representative
safety Dept. review
Implement Correction
Official Feedback to employees
safety committee duties?
Increase employee safety knowledge.

47. Recive complaint from employees
Help to save time and money by reducing the risk of OSHA
citations
Improve workplace safety
Do not ignore a hazardous condition. That may be the cause of
your harm seconds later.

48. Customer Service
Families who come along are offered free safety kits and free
guidance I n how to uphold safety
The surrounding community is normally offered the necessary
education and training on matters pertaining to safety alongside
offering them free training equipment through corporate
responsibility
Jumbo normally assist workers of the affiliated companies with
safety training transcripts and guidance alongside holding
meetings powered to enhance safety
The company provides free safety equipment and training to its
workers

49. Bleeding injuries. This may be caused by sharp objects like
nails or chain saws when shaping timber
Toxicity and contamination by the chemicals used in furnishing
furniture
How to Avoid the Above Hazards
Consult immediate medication in case of any bleeding injury
after undertaking first aid
Neutralise the toxicity by pouring a lot of water to it if it is an
external
Being hit by timber and other falling objects
Possible Hazards in Jumbo Corporation
Make appropriate arrangements of all materials and objects to
avoid injuries from falling objects

50. 7
The Undiscovered Power of Media
We have done a great deal of exploration over the past several
weeks related to digital and social media use. Our explorations
have led us to connect, disconnect, and the re-evaluate our use
of media. This has forced us to think critically about the
prevlance of media in our lives and the impact that it can have
on us personally and on individuals, groups, and society as a
whole. However, what we have engaged in over the last four
weeks is only the beginning of truly becoming digitally and
media literacy. What it has done is made us more aware of the
media around us and the media that we use. That is truly the
first step in becoming digitally and media literacy. You see, this

51. process is not a destination, it is a journey that is consistently
changing and new mediated technologies continue to evolve.
This week we will:
1. Discuss the impact of mediated messages by reflecting on
specific effects
2. Write about better management of personal digital media
use in a simulated blog.
3. Create mediated messages for a specific purpose using a
variety of media platforms.
Positive and Negative Forces
Just as with everything else in life, the media has positive and
negative effects on us. Most often we will hear arguments
related to how “bad” media are for us and the positive aspects
are mostly downplayed. However, in order to truly appreciate
the value of media, it is necessary that we understand both
aspects.
Potter (2014) notes that there are seven distinct types of effects
that media can be divided into: cognitive, belief, attitudinal,
emotional, physiological, behavioral, and macro. This is
certainly a more in depth analysis of media effects that we often
think of on the surface. He also notes that we must think about
effects from a multidimensional rather than a singular “effect”
as we often do. We must employ critical thinking skills in order
to truly understand the impact of media. Potter’s views,
however, are not the only ones that exist related to mediated
effects. What the video below for an overview of some theories
that we use to analyze mediated messages and the impact that
they have on society at large.
Beyond the Boundaries
Digital and social media have a great deal of value to us both
personally and professionally. The issue is largely that we do
not understand how to truly unleash the power of these
platforms to achieve our goals. Rather than thinking of them as

52. a quick and easy way to connect, if we think of them as a way
to achieve goals, develop relationships, disseminate ideas and
collaborate with others, then digital and social media can
literally become the keys to our success in many cases.
The issues, then, do not lie in the fact that we spend so much
time with media, it is mostly in the way that we fail to
effectively use media in our personal and professional lives.
The question we must ask ourselves is whether or not we are
truly using digital and social media to the fullest extent to
achieve our goals. Then, we must figure out how to increase our
digital and media literacy skills in order to move in a direction
towards using it more effectively and efficiently. Read the
following article: How Effective People Use Social Media.
SOMETHING TO PONDER
1. What are your future goals and how can you use media to
advance them?
2. Where do you envision our social media systems in the next
5 years?
3. What will be the next “big thing” in media, in your view?
THIS WEEK’S ASSIGNMENTS
This week culminates our experiences in the course. We will
discuss the impact of media on our lives from more a theoretical
perspective by considering some media effects set forth by
Potter (2014). We will then consider where we go after this
course and for years to come in terms of how we will continue
to develop media literacy skills to more effectively achieve our
goals in our personal and professional lives.
REFERENCESPublic Sphere (n.d.) Media effects. Retrieved
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J. (2014) Media literacy.Matthews, D. (6 June 2014). How
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53. Exploring the Impact of Mediated Messages
Discussion Title
Prepare: If you take a poll and ask others if they feel they are
influenced by media, the majority will probably answer “no.” In
reality, we are all impacted by mediated messages whether we
realize it or not. Read Chapter 13. Potter (2014) discusses
several types of effects which we will explore in this
discussion.
Reflect: After reading the chapter, try to think of one example
that illustrates each media effect from all of the media
(informative, entertainment, and persuasive) that you have
engaged in throughout the course. Think about the audiences for
which the messages were intended. You also may wish to think
about unintended audiences and possible effects of the messages
on them as well.
Write: Once you have thought of an example to illustrate each
effect, choose two of them to discuss in at least 250 words. In
your post, clearly explain the effect in your own words and how
the example illustrates that effect. In your post, you must
include at least one in-text citation from the reading material
related to each effect and you must also include an image or
link to the mediated message that you are discussing. At the end
of your post, include your name and a full reference for all
sources cited in the body of your post. All citations and
references must adhere to APA style guidelines as outlined in
theAshford Writing Center.
Check It! Your post must be submitted throughGrammarly prior
to submission.
Respond to Peers: After you have written your initial post, read

54. the posts of your peers and respond to at least two others about
their examples of the effects they choose to write about. Your
responses should address them by name, be between 100 and
150 words in length, and you must include your name at the end
of each response.
Beyond 101
Discussion Title
Prepare: To this point, we have explored a lot about media and
its impact on us, all while developing our media literacy skills.
Now it is time to consider where we go from here. Read Chapter
20 of the textbook.
Reflect: After reading Chapter 20, consider the 12 guidelines
that Potter (2014) presents to help you continue to practice
media literacy skills beyond this course. How will you use these
guidelines and how might you help others? Consider at least two
strategies for each guideline.
Write: Now that you have considered at least two strategies for
each guideline, choose the one that you like most. Then, create
a blog that includes an introductory paragraph and a numbered
list with each guideline and your one best strategy for how to
help yourself and others on the digital and media literacy
journey. Include a byline at the beginning of your blog post. At
the end of your blog, include a full reference for all sources
cited in the body of your blog. All citations and references must
adhere to APA style guidelines as outlined in theAshford
Writing Center. View theFormatting Stories and Blogs
document for assistance with formatting your blog.
Check It! Your blog must be submitted throughGrammarly prior

55. to submission.
Respond to Peers: Read your peers’ blogs about their strategies
and comment on at least three others about those strategies.
Your comments should address them by name, be between 50
and 75 words in length, and you must include your name at the
end of each comment.