The document summarizes and compares two safety incentive programs used by the Sacramento County Department of General Services (DGS): the original Safety Stamp program from 1996-2007 and the current Find It Fix It program started in 2007. The Safety Stamp program only rewarded employees for not getting injured, while the Find It Fix It program identifies and addresses safety hazards through employee reporting. While the Find It Fix It program has higher start-up and administrative costs, it has been more effective at reducing injuries and their costs according to DGS injury statistics. The document provides examples of safety hazards identified and corrected through the Find It Fix It program.
This document provides information on scaffold safety training. It aims to improve participants' skills in scaffolding safety requirements and transfer technical knowledge about scaffolding safety practices. The objectives are to make participants familiar with international scaffolding standards, scaffold components, hazards of erecting and dismantling scaffolds, and roles and responsibilities of scaffold supervisors. It also discusses common causes of scaffolding disasters and accidents, as well as personal protective equipment requirements.
This document discusses how developing a strong safety culture can benefit a company. It explains that a safety culture predicts better safety performance by building trust, making safety the top priority, and ensuring employees value safety. This impacts companies positively by reducing accidents, injuries, costs, and turnover while improving productivity. A case study highlights how one mechanical contractor saw significant reductions in its experience modification rate and workers' compensation costs after implementing a robust safety culture program through management commitment, training, and accountability measures. Developing a formal safety program is key to starting a safety culture.
A System to manage Contractor/Sub-Contractor from HSE perspective start from contractor selection until contract end to achieve health and safe working environment
Safety committees have several key duties: focusing on safety at both the corporate and site levels, providing a way for workers to raise safety concerns, and ensuring total worker participation. They review hazards and incidents, monitor safety precautions and rules, investigate near misses and unsafe conditions, manage PPE, and ensure actions are effective. An effective safety committee promotes safety awareness, programs, practices, and a feedback mechanism to identify and address new hazards.
This document discusses behavior-based safety (BBS) approaches. It begins by outlining the objectives of understanding the benefits of BBS, basic principles for motivating safe behavior, assessing organizational readiness, and comparing different BBS systems. It then discusses why traditional safety programs often do not work and explores common "fallacies" regarding safety. Core elements of successful safety programs are outlined, including safety culture and accountability. The rest of the document delves into BBS concepts like antecedents, behaviors, consequences and reinforcement. It examines models for understanding accident causation and human motivation. Benefits of BBS like significant injury reductions are presented. Key aspects of implementing BBS like roles, features, and assessing organizational readiness are covered
The document outlines Millennium Products' new Near Miss Program. It defines a near miss as an unplanned event that could have caused injury or damage but did not. The objectives of the program are to identify risks, prevent accidents, and improve safety culture. Employees are encouraged to report near misses so their causes can be analyzed and corrective actions implemented to prevent future incidents. Examples of near misses at Millennium Products are provided to demonstrate how the program will work.
This document discusses hazard identification, risk assessment, and determining controls according to OHSMS 45001:2018. It provides an overview of the hazard identification and risk assessment process, including defining hazards and risks, assessing probability and severity, and determining controls. The key steps in risk assessment are outlined, such as identifying hazards, evaluating risks, and recording findings. Templates for a HIRA matrix and register are also presented. Effective hazard identification and risk assessment is important for workplace safety and compliance with standards.
This document discusses employee health and safety in the workplace. It begins by outlining the objectives of the session, which are to discuss the causes of workplace accidents, define occupational health and safety, identify environmental hazards, explain safety management responsibilities, and review important safety laws. It then explores the importance of occupational safety and health in improving productivity and morale. Accidents can be costly due to direct medical costs and lost productivity from injuries. The document also examines common workplace hazards like chemicals, ergonomic issues, and psycho-social stressors that can impact employee well-being. It emphasizes that proper training, safe equipment, and management commitment are needed to reduce accidents and ensure a healthy and safe work environment.
This document provides information on scaffold safety training. It aims to improve participants' skills in scaffolding safety requirements and transfer technical knowledge about scaffolding safety practices. The objectives are to make participants familiar with international scaffolding standards, scaffold components, hazards of erecting and dismantling scaffolds, and roles and responsibilities of scaffold supervisors. It also discusses common causes of scaffolding disasters and accidents, as well as personal protective equipment requirements.
This document discusses how developing a strong safety culture can benefit a company. It explains that a safety culture predicts better safety performance by building trust, making safety the top priority, and ensuring employees value safety. This impacts companies positively by reducing accidents, injuries, costs, and turnover while improving productivity. A case study highlights how one mechanical contractor saw significant reductions in its experience modification rate and workers' compensation costs after implementing a robust safety culture program through management commitment, training, and accountability measures. Developing a formal safety program is key to starting a safety culture.
A System to manage Contractor/Sub-Contractor from HSE perspective start from contractor selection until contract end to achieve health and safe working environment
Safety committees have several key duties: focusing on safety at both the corporate and site levels, providing a way for workers to raise safety concerns, and ensuring total worker participation. They review hazards and incidents, monitor safety precautions and rules, investigate near misses and unsafe conditions, manage PPE, and ensure actions are effective. An effective safety committee promotes safety awareness, programs, practices, and a feedback mechanism to identify and address new hazards.
This document discusses behavior-based safety (BBS) approaches. It begins by outlining the objectives of understanding the benefits of BBS, basic principles for motivating safe behavior, assessing organizational readiness, and comparing different BBS systems. It then discusses why traditional safety programs often do not work and explores common "fallacies" regarding safety. Core elements of successful safety programs are outlined, including safety culture and accountability. The rest of the document delves into BBS concepts like antecedents, behaviors, consequences and reinforcement. It examines models for understanding accident causation and human motivation. Benefits of BBS like significant injury reductions are presented. Key aspects of implementing BBS like roles, features, and assessing organizational readiness are covered
The document outlines Millennium Products' new Near Miss Program. It defines a near miss as an unplanned event that could have caused injury or damage but did not. The objectives of the program are to identify risks, prevent accidents, and improve safety culture. Employees are encouraged to report near misses so their causes can be analyzed and corrective actions implemented to prevent future incidents. Examples of near misses at Millennium Products are provided to demonstrate how the program will work.
This document discusses hazard identification, risk assessment, and determining controls according to OHSMS 45001:2018. It provides an overview of the hazard identification and risk assessment process, including defining hazards and risks, assessing probability and severity, and determining controls. The key steps in risk assessment are outlined, such as identifying hazards, evaluating risks, and recording findings. Templates for a HIRA matrix and register are also presented. Effective hazard identification and risk assessment is important for workplace safety and compliance with standards.
This document discusses employee health and safety in the workplace. It begins by outlining the objectives of the session, which are to discuss the causes of workplace accidents, define occupational health and safety, identify environmental hazards, explain safety management responsibilities, and review important safety laws. It then explores the importance of occupational safety and health in improving productivity and morale. Accidents can be costly due to direct medical costs and lost productivity from injuries. The document also examines common workplace hazards like chemicals, ergonomic issues, and psycho-social stressors that can impact employee well-being. It emphasizes that proper training, safe equipment, and management commitment are needed to reduce accidents and ensure a healthy and safe work environment.
The document provides information about working at heights training, including:
- The aims are to provide personnel working at heights with practical knowledge and application of safe practices to prevent injury.
- The objectives include identifying fall regulations and risks, demonstrating safety equipment use, and emergency response procedures.
- It discusses examples of working at heights, regulations and responsibilities to control fall risks, and the goals of reducing falls injuries.
Fall hazard means a circumstance that exposes a worker in a workplace to a risk of a fall that is reasonably likely to cause injury to the worker or other person.
Assessing risks from working at height.
Common Fall Hazards at construction site.
Common Scaffold Hazards.
PERSONAL FALL PROTECTION.
Travel-Restraint Systems.
Fall-Arrest Systems.
Lifelines.
Scaffolding, also called scaffold or staging, is a temporary structure used to support a work crew and materials to aid in the construction, maintenance and repair of buildings, bridges and all other man made structures.
PREVENT WORK-RELATED INJURIES
Behavior-based safety is based on the theory that most accidents at workplaces can be prevented with the right behavioral analysis and training. Minor errors and oversights are often left unreported and thus can lead to major accidents if the causes for the incidents are not addressed.
Improve employee safety with our presentation on Behavior-Based Safety:
http://www.presentationload.com/behavior-based-safety-powerpoint-template.html
The BBS approach examines which behaviors and organizational circumstances led to accidents. By knowing this, you can inform employees about safe behavior at the workplace and implement Behavior-Based Safety in your company.
This template not only contains images with background information on occupational safety, but also a series of graphs with statistics and figures on the subject as well as a useful icons toolbox.
This document outlines a hot work training program that covers:
- The importance of fire prevention during hot work like welding and cutting.
- OSHA and NFPA standards for hot work safety.
- AHEC's hot work permit program which requires permits, fire watches, and preparation of work areas before hot work can begin.
- Responsibilities of various parties like supervisors, contractors, and fire watches.
- Procedures for conducting hot work including assessing risks, preparing work areas, and performing hot work safely.
This new employee safety orientation covers various workplace safety topics including understanding the employee's role in safety, identifying and reporting hazards, preventing and responding to fires and accidents, evacuation procedures, ergonomics, safe lifting techniques, use of personal protective equipment, electrical and chemical hazards. The goal is to provide employees with the necessary safety information and training to work safely and help maintain an accident-free workplace.
This document outlines the goals and process for near miss reporting. The goals are to share experiences to prevent injuries, collect safety data, and foster a safety culture. A near miss is an unreported event that could have caused harm. Reporting identifies safety issues and solutions. The stages of management include identification, analysis of direct and root causes, solution identification, and dissemination of lessons learned. Near miss reporting provides valuable safety data without needing an actual injury.
A work permit document outlines the type of work, location, equipment, time required, hazards, and safety precautions for a task. There are various types of work permits including hot work, cold work, chemical/acid work, work at height, excavation, electrical, confined space, vehicular/earthmoving equipment, and radiology permits. Hot work permits cover tasks involving heat, fire or sparks like welding, cutting, drilling, grinding, and sandblasting. Each task outlines its hazards like burns, sparks, fumes, and required safety equipment like fire extinguishers, protective clothing, ventilation and more.
Working at height remains a major cause of injuries and fatalities. Employers must properly plan work at height, use the right equipment, and provide fall protection training to competent workers. Simple precautions like performing work from ladders safely and avoiding fragile surfaces can reduce risks. Workers should avoid working at unprotected heights whenever possible.
The use of leading indicators - proactive, preventive and predictive measures to identify and eliminate risks and hazards in the workplace – is on the radar of many environmental, health and safety professionals.
In this webinar, John Dony and Joy Inouye of the Campbell Institute, will discuss their research into leading indicators. They will define leading indicators, explain their importance, describe applications, and share specific examples of indicators.
The presentation will include case studies and advice for getting started with leading indicators at your organization.
The Campbell Institute at the National Safety Council is built upon the belief that environment, health and safety (EHS) is at the core of business. It sees EHS as fundamental to operational and financial performance, and seeks to help organizations, of all sizes and sectors, achieve and sustain excellence.
Attend this webinar and learn:
How leading indicators could improve your EHS programs
Practical advice on how to implement them
Successful case studies from industry-leading organizations
This document provides an overview of Behavior Based Safety (BBS) and how it can help prevent accidents in industries. It begins by asking what BBS is and explaining that traditional safety programs have limited effectiveness because they are typically top-down and focus on regulations rather than changing behaviors. Most accidents are caused by unsafe behavioral acts rather than unsafe conditions. BBS aims to minimize injuries by making safety a habit through employee involvement and feedback to change behaviors and ultimately attitudes. The methodology involves planning, implementation with safety teams and employee observations to identify and reinforce safe behaviors while stopping unsafe acts. The benefits of BBS include reduction in injuries, costs and investigations as well as increased productivity. It requires long-term management support and employee cooperation to be
This document provides an overview of emergency preparedness, workplace safety, accident investigation and analysis, and HACCP concepts. It discusses the importance of emergency planning, proactive safety programs, investigating the root causes of accidents rather than blame, and identifying risk factors. Accident investigation involves reporting, first aid, investigating causes, corrective actions, and evaluation. Causation models examine factors like tasks, materials, environment, personnel and management. Risk is measured by incident rates and severity. Hazard analysis and critical control points (HACCP) is a systematic approach to food safety that focuses on preventing hazards.
Cave-ins pose the greatest risk in excavations. Other hazards include asphyxiation, toxic fumes, fire, and moving machinery. Protective systems like sloping, shielding, and shoring must be used to protect employees. A competent person must inspect excavations and protective systems daily and after any changes in conditions to ensure employee safety.
This document discusses safe lifting practices and requirements. It defines routine and non-routine lifts and lists potential hazards. Key requirements include developing a lifting plan, appointing competent supervisors, inspecting equipment, and defining roles for crane operators, riggers, and signal persons. Specific safe practices are outlined for preparing loads, attaching slings, and storing/maintaining equipment. Personnel must be trained and lifts must not endanger workers or exceed equipment ratings.
CONTENTS:
I. What is a Hot Work ?
II. Training
III. PPE`s
IV. Hot Work Permit
V. Electric Welding
VI. Fire Prevention
VII. Fire Watch
VIII. Generator Sets
IX. Welding Equipment Checks
X. Oxy Cutting Equipment
XI. Fire Safety Precautions
XII. Compressed Gas Cylinders
XIII. Safe Practices
XIV. Heat Stress
The document discusses permit to work (PTW) procedures at an NGI training center. It defines what a PTW is, its purpose of ensuring work is planned and hazards identified, and that it is a legal document. It describes what types of work require a PTW, including hot work and cold work. It outlines the PTW process including initiation, authorization, cancellation. It defines roles and responsibilities of personnel involved in the PTW process. Finally, it discusses complementary permits that may be required for different types of work, such as electrical isolation or confined space entry.
The document discusses permit to work (PTW), which is a formal safety system used to control potentially hazardous work activities. It outlines the PTW process involving the permit applicant, responsible asset holder supervisor, asset holder site supervisor, and permit holder. The PTW contains details of the job, required documents like a job hazard analysis, and safety precautions. Certificates and personal protective equipment requirements are also specified. The validity, handover, and closure of the PTW are further described.
This document provides a risk assessment for hydro testing and pressure testing of pipe works conducted by Arabian Bemco Contracting Co. It identifies several hazards associated with the work including high pressure leaks, over pressure, slips trips and falls. For each hazard, it lists the persons at risk, initial risk rating, and proposed control measures to reduce the risk. The control measures include training, use of personal protective equipment, safety signage, permitting, and having emergency response measures in place.
This document discusses leadership and safety culture. It begins by outlining the objectives of exploring concepts of leadership and how they can be applied to workplace health and safety. It then discusses what leadership is not, such as power, status, authority, or management. True leadership shapes culture and influences performance outcomes. As a safety leader, visible commitment and leadership in the field are keys to achieving safety success. The document provides tools for safety leaders, including understanding behavior using the ABC model, influencing others positively through RAS questions, and leading effective toolbox talks. It emphasizes that safety leaders must lead by example, recognize workers, and inspire others to behave safely.
The document discusses the history and evolution of industrial safety. It begins by defining industrial safety as measures implemented to reduce risk of injury in manufacturing facilities. It then discusses how industrial safety has evolved from a focus on compensation to prevention and addressing long term hazards. Key aspects covered include categories of workplace hazards, legislation like OSHA, and the modern view of safety measures as an investment. Overall, the document provides a comprehensive overview of the development and current approach to industrial safety.
A presentation for training Safety Committees and others with accident prevention duties. This format replaces the "checklist inspection" with a method that stresses "what can happen" - a job analysis approach to safety audits.
The document discusses hazard identification and control, outlining the importance of identifying hazards through inspections, observations, job hazard analyses, and developing effective control programs. It notes that while workplace deaths have decreased significantly since the early 1900s, more work still needs to be done to identify and control hazards. The purpose of the training is to provide knowledge and skills to identify, analyze, and apply control strategies to eliminate or reduce hazardous conditions and unsafe practices.
The document provides information about working at heights training, including:
- The aims are to provide personnel working at heights with practical knowledge and application of safe practices to prevent injury.
- The objectives include identifying fall regulations and risks, demonstrating safety equipment use, and emergency response procedures.
- It discusses examples of working at heights, regulations and responsibilities to control fall risks, and the goals of reducing falls injuries.
Fall hazard means a circumstance that exposes a worker in a workplace to a risk of a fall that is reasonably likely to cause injury to the worker or other person.
Assessing risks from working at height.
Common Fall Hazards at construction site.
Common Scaffold Hazards.
PERSONAL FALL PROTECTION.
Travel-Restraint Systems.
Fall-Arrest Systems.
Lifelines.
Scaffolding, also called scaffold or staging, is a temporary structure used to support a work crew and materials to aid in the construction, maintenance and repair of buildings, bridges and all other man made structures.
PREVENT WORK-RELATED INJURIES
Behavior-based safety is based on the theory that most accidents at workplaces can be prevented with the right behavioral analysis and training. Minor errors and oversights are often left unreported and thus can lead to major accidents if the causes for the incidents are not addressed.
Improve employee safety with our presentation on Behavior-Based Safety:
http://www.presentationload.com/behavior-based-safety-powerpoint-template.html
The BBS approach examines which behaviors and organizational circumstances led to accidents. By knowing this, you can inform employees about safe behavior at the workplace and implement Behavior-Based Safety in your company.
This template not only contains images with background information on occupational safety, but also a series of graphs with statistics and figures on the subject as well as a useful icons toolbox.
This document outlines a hot work training program that covers:
- The importance of fire prevention during hot work like welding and cutting.
- OSHA and NFPA standards for hot work safety.
- AHEC's hot work permit program which requires permits, fire watches, and preparation of work areas before hot work can begin.
- Responsibilities of various parties like supervisors, contractors, and fire watches.
- Procedures for conducting hot work including assessing risks, preparing work areas, and performing hot work safely.
This new employee safety orientation covers various workplace safety topics including understanding the employee's role in safety, identifying and reporting hazards, preventing and responding to fires and accidents, evacuation procedures, ergonomics, safe lifting techniques, use of personal protective equipment, electrical and chemical hazards. The goal is to provide employees with the necessary safety information and training to work safely and help maintain an accident-free workplace.
This document outlines the goals and process for near miss reporting. The goals are to share experiences to prevent injuries, collect safety data, and foster a safety culture. A near miss is an unreported event that could have caused harm. Reporting identifies safety issues and solutions. The stages of management include identification, analysis of direct and root causes, solution identification, and dissemination of lessons learned. Near miss reporting provides valuable safety data without needing an actual injury.
A work permit document outlines the type of work, location, equipment, time required, hazards, and safety precautions for a task. There are various types of work permits including hot work, cold work, chemical/acid work, work at height, excavation, electrical, confined space, vehicular/earthmoving equipment, and radiology permits. Hot work permits cover tasks involving heat, fire or sparks like welding, cutting, drilling, grinding, and sandblasting. Each task outlines its hazards like burns, sparks, fumes, and required safety equipment like fire extinguishers, protective clothing, ventilation and more.
Working at height remains a major cause of injuries and fatalities. Employers must properly plan work at height, use the right equipment, and provide fall protection training to competent workers. Simple precautions like performing work from ladders safely and avoiding fragile surfaces can reduce risks. Workers should avoid working at unprotected heights whenever possible.
The use of leading indicators - proactive, preventive and predictive measures to identify and eliminate risks and hazards in the workplace – is on the radar of many environmental, health and safety professionals.
In this webinar, John Dony and Joy Inouye of the Campbell Institute, will discuss their research into leading indicators. They will define leading indicators, explain their importance, describe applications, and share specific examples of indicators.
The presentation will include case studies and advice for getting started with leading indicators at your organization.
The Campbell Institute at the National Safety Council is built upon the belief that environment, health and safety (EHS) is at the core of business. It sees EHS as fundamental to operational and financial performance, and seeks to help organizations, of all sizes and sectors, achieve and sustain excellence.
Attend this webinar and learn:
How leading indicators could improve your EHS programs
Practical advice on how to implement them
Successful case studies from industry-leading organizations
This document provides an overview of Behavior Based Safety (BBS) and how it can help prevent accidents in industries. It begins by asking what BBS is and explaining that traditional safety programs have limited effectiveness because they are typically top-down and focus on regulations rather than changing behaviors. Most accidents are caused by unsafe behavioral acts rather than unsafe conditions. BBS aims to minimize injuries by making safety a habit through employee involvement and feedback to change behaviors and ultimately attitudes. The methodology involves planning, implementation with safety teams and employee observations to identify and reinforce safe behaviors while stopping unsafe acts. The benefits of BBS include reduction in injuries, costs and investigations as well as increased productivity. It requires long-term management support and employee cooperation to be
This document provides an overview of emergency preparedness, workplace safety, accident investigation and analysis, and HACCP concepts. It discusses the importance of emergency planning, proactive safety programs, investigating the root causes of accidents rather than blame, and identifying risk factors. Accident investigation involves reporting, first aid, investigating causes, corrective actions, and evaluation. Causation models examine factors like tasks, materials, environment, personnel and management. Risk is measured by incident rates and severity. Hazard analysis and critical control points (HACCP) is a systematic approach to food safety that focuses on preventing hazards.
Cave-ins pose the greatest risk in excavations. Other hazards include asphyxiation, toxic fumes, fire, and moving machinery. Protective systems like sloping, shielding, and shoring must be used to protect employees. A competent person must inspect excavations and protective systems daily and after any changes in conditions to ensure employee safety.
This document discusses safe lifting practices and requirements. It defines routine and non-routine lifts and lists potential hazards. Key requirements include developing a lifting plan, appointing competent supervisors, inspecting equipment, and defining roles for crane operators, riggers, and signal persons. Specific safe practices are outlined for preparing loads, attaching slings, and storing/maintaining equipment. Personnel must be trained and lifts must not endanger workers or exceed equipment ratings.
CONTENTS:
I. What is a Hot Work ?
II. Training
III. PPE`s
IV. Hot Work Permit
V. Electric Welding
VI. Fire Prevention
VII. Fire Watch
VIII. Generator Sets
IX. Welding Equipment Checks
X. Oxy Cutting Equipment
XI. Fire Safety Precautions
XII. Compressed Gas Cylinders
XIII. Safe Practices
XIV. Heat Stress
The document discusses permit to work (PTW) procedures at an NGI training center. It defines what a PTW is, its purpose of ensuring work is planned and hazards identified, and that it is a legal document. It describes what types of work require a PTW, including hot work and cold work. It outlines the PTW process including initiation, authorization, cancellation. It defines roles and responsibilities of personnel involved in the PTW process. Finally, it discusses complementary permits that may be required for different types of work, such as electrical isolation or confined space entry.
The document discusses permit to work (PTW), which is a formal safety system used to control potentially hazardous work activities. It outlines the PTW process involving the permit applicant, responsible asset holder supervisor, asset holder site supervisor, and permit holder. The PTW contains details of the job, required documents like a job hazard analysis, and safety precautions. Certificates and personal protective equipment requirements are also specified. The validity, handover, and closure of the PTW are further described.
This document provides a risk assessment for hydro testing and pressure testing of pipe works conducted by Arabian Bemco Contracting Co. It identifies several hazards associated with the work including high pressure leaks, over pressure, slips trips and falls. For each hazard, it lists the persons at risk, initial risk rating, and proposed control measures to reduce the risk. The control measures include training, use of personal protective equipment, safety signage, permitting, and having emergency response measures in place.
This document discusses leadership and safety culture. It begins by outlining the objectives of exploring concepts of leadership and how they can be applied to workplace health and safety. It then discusses what leadership is not, such as power, status, authority, or management. True leadership shapes culture and influences performance outcomes. As a safety leader, visible commitment and leadership in the field are keys to achieving safety success. The document provides tools for safety leaders, including understanding behavior using the ABC model, influencing others positively through RAS questions, and leading effective toolbox talks. It emphasizes that safety leaders must lead by example, recognize workers, and inspire others to behave safely.
The document discusses the history and evolution of industrial safety. It begins by defining industrial safety as measures implemented to reduce risk of injury in manufacturing facilities. It then discusses how industrial safety has evolved from a focus on compensation to prevention and addressing long term hazards. Key aspects covered include categories of workplace hazards, legislation like OSHA, and the modern view of safety measures as an investment. Overall, the document provides a comprehensive overview of the development and current approach to industrial safety.
A presentation for training Safety Committees and others with accident prevention duties. This format replaces the "checklist inspection" with a method that stresses "what can happen" - a job analysis approach to safety audits.
The document discusses hazard identification and control, outlining the importance of identifying hazards through inspections, observations, job hazard analyses, and developing effective control programs. It notes that while workplace deaths have decreased significantly since the early 1900s, more work still needs to be done to identify and control hazards. The purpose of the training is to provide knowledge and skills to identify, analyze, and apply control strategies to eliminate or reduce hazardous conditions and unsafe practices.
This document discusses hazard identification, risk assessment, and determining controls. It provides definitions of hazards and risk. It explains that hazard identification and risk assessment should involve identifying hazards, assessing risks, determining controls, implementing controls, and managing change. The document outlines a methodology for teams to identify hazards in their work areas by observing work conditions and tasks and using a risk matrix to rate risks and identify existing and needed controls. The overall aim is to provide a systematic approach to evaluating workplace hazards and risks.
This document provides training on conducting field level hazard assessments (FLRAs) and hazard recognition. It outlines the objectives to recognize hazards, eliminate or control hazards, and understand responsibility for hazard assessments. Employees are trained to identify hazards related to people, equipment, materials and the environment for specific job tasks. The five-step process for completing an FLRA includes: describing the job tasks and location, identifying hazards, determining controls, reviewing with all workers, and signing. FLRAs are living documents to be revisited when conditions change and help ensure worker safety.
This document summarizes a study on safety hazard identification in the UK construction industry. It presents a procedure to calculate hazard identification indices (HII) for construction method statements. The study found maximum HII values of 0.899 or 89.9% for a nuclear project. Low HII values indicate knowledge, process, and procedure barriers that can be addressed by an IT tool called Total-Safety that helps standardize hazard identification and risk assessment methods. Total-Safety uses a task-based approach and database to improve information sharing across projects.
Risk assessment principles and guidelinesHaris Tahir
Risk assessment principles and guidelines is a presentation slides was created and presented at Mission Critical Workshop. This slides is part of Business Continuity Management (BCM) presentation which intended for professional who is responsible for BCM or Risk Assessment Program.
This document discusses construction site hazards and safety. It begins by defining key terms like safety, accidents, hazards, and risk. It then describes common hazards found on construction sites like chemical, physical, biological, and ergonomic hazards. Specific examples are provided for each type of hazard. Accident measurement approaches and Swedish construction accident records from 2005 are also summarized. The document outlines techniques for improving health and safety, including proactive measures like safety policies, training, and inspections. It stresses that safety is everyone's responsibility and describes the direct and indirect costs of accidents to emphasize the economic benefits of prevention.
Hazard Identification And Risk Assessmentpurna1048
The document discusses hazard identification and risk assessment practices at IFFCO-Aonla, an ammonia and urea manufacturing plant in India. It describes how the plant systematically identifies hazards across its various departments and assesses associated risks through methods like HAZOP, HAZAN, Dow index analysis, and risk matrix assessment. Major hazards are identified as fires, explosions, chemical leaks, and thermal exposure. Control measures are documented and risks are classified as intolerable, substantial, moderate or tolerable. The plant closely monitors accidents and implements risk analysis during any process changes to minimize hazards and risks of loss to human life and property.
This document provides a hazard identification and risk analysis report for Medica Superspecialty Hospital in Kolkata. It includes an overview of the hospital, scope of the HIRA, list of hazardous chemicals used, major operating departments covered, and the procedure used to assess risks. Risks were evaluated based on severity and probability, with control procedures and PPE recommended based on the risk level. Departments like the laundry, kitchen, pathology lab, and maintenance were included in the risk assessment.
Construction Activities Hazards and Control 138001441427235.OSEiyla Hamdan
This document outlines construction hazards and safety controls. It identifies hazards of working at heights, with machinery/vehicles, electricity, and excavations. It describes requirements for scaffolding, ladders, mobile elevating work platforms, and fall protection. Storage requirements are provided for general and flammable materials. Health hazards from noise, dust, asbestos and more are also covered. Frequent inspections of equipment and excavation sites are emphasized. Control measures include barricades, signage, protective equipment, and designating safety zones.
This document provides information on hazard analysis. It defines a hazard and lists common types of hazards including chemical, physical, biological, ergonomic, and noise hazards. It then discusses what hazard analysis is and different methods used, including job hazard analysis, hazard and operability study, fault tree analysis, and process hazard analysis. As a case study, it summarizes a 2005 fire and explosion at a Formosa Plastics plant in Texas, caused by a forklift pulling a valve from a propylene line. Lessons learned include considering vehicle impacts and remote isolation in hazard analyses.
The document discusses developing and implementing an effective construction safety program, including assigning responsibilities, identifying hazards, providing training, documenting safety rules, setting performance goals, and reviewing incidents to continually improve safety. It also covers establishing emergency response procedures and evaluating contractor safety plans and ongoing project safety.
Construction site safety is important to prevent common accidents like falls, collisions, and injuries. Common risks include falling objects, excavation collapses, electrocutions, and falls from ladders or roofs. Proper protective equipment like hard hats, high-visibility vests, safety boots, and harnesses can help prevent injuries when working at heights or with heavy machinery. All workers must follow safety protocols to ensure their own protection and that of others on the jobsite.
This document outlines the phases and steps of completing a risk analysis. It discusses (1) analyzing risks by identifying assets, threats, vulnerabilities and risks; (2) developing countermeasures through mitigation opportunities and policy planning; and (3) applying the process in practice using a small business example. The goal is to characterize, define, mitigate and eliminate risks to protect assets.
Occupational health refers to potential risks to worker health and safety from their jobs outside the home. It aims to promote worker well-being, prevent job-related illness, protect workers from health risks, and ensure a balance between workers and their occupational environments. Occupational health hazards include physical, chemical, biological, and psychosocial risks that can cause diseases, injuries, stress, and disorders if not properly controlled. Preventing occupational diseases involves measures related to the work environment, medical care, health education, and protecting workers from various hazards.
This document discusses occupational health and related topics. It covers health promotion of workers, prevention of occupational diseases, roles of occupational health nurses, administration of occupational health services, and international organizations. Some key points include recommendations by ILO/WHO on worker nutrition, disease control, and mental health. It also outlines legislation in countries like prevention of child labor and maternity benefits.
Clean Air - Potential Impact of Rogers Group Stone Qaurry on Air Qualitymtaylor6
The Americus Area Community Coalition educates local residents on the potential air quality impact of the proposed Rogers Group stone quarry in Americus, Indiana.
Municipal engineering and transportation engineering are two disciplines within civil engineering. Civil engineering also includes water distribution and treatment. Many military projects involving the Army Corps of Engineers are civil engineering projects. Civil engineers are problem solvers who face challenges like traffic congestion, infrastructure needs, pollution, and community planning. The daily duties of a civil engineer depend on their specialization and can include tasks like planning, surveying, design, implementation, and assessing needs and funding.
Effective worker safety and health programs include four major elements: management commitment and employee involvement, worksite analysis, hazard prevention and control, and safety and health training. These programs reduce work-related injuries and illnesses, improve morale and productivity, and reduce workers' compensation costs. The document outlines the key components of each element, such as conducting inspections, investigating incidents, controlling hazards, and providing orientation and ongoing training to all personnel.
This document identifies potential hazards associated with various sports and physical activities. It lists examples of hazards for different sports, including sailing (depth of water, currents, other water users), cross country running (slippery surfaces, uneven ground, weather conditions), swimming (depth of water, diving technique), rock climbing (use of ropes and anchors, loose rocks, steepness), circuit training (equipment use, space, noise levels), gym machines (incorrect use, speed, fatigue), beach volleyball (uneven ground, sun exposure), mountain walking (cliff edges, weather, terrain), tennis (slippery surfaces, footing), marathons (weather, crowds, interference), hockey (slippery surfaces, sand/water, footing), park
This document provides guidance on accident investigation and consists of several sections. It begins by explaining that the guide is intended to help businesses and individuals better understand the accident investigation process. It then outlines the four main steps of an accident investigation process: 1) gathering information, 2) analyzing the information, 3) identifying risk control measures, and 4) implementing an action plan. Finally, it provides some key questions to consider when investigating accidents to help identify immediate, underlying and root causes.
The document discusses risk assessment for disinformation and malign influence operations. It covers several risk frameworks including FAIR and FullFact. FAIR involves assessing likelihood, exposure, and loss to determine risk levels. FullFact separates risk into 5 levels based on criteria like reach and urgency. The document also discusses calculating potential harms across different domains. Contributor frameworks for analyzing influence operations like ABC and ABCDE are presented. Finally, the document describes conducting a purple team exercise to evaluate risk assessment scenarios.
This is the second part of the Module 1. plz refer the first part before this. This slide is prepared for the MBA students under the finance specialization, with special reference to Kannur university students.
Thanks to My Vimal Jyothi- Chemperi students
This document outlines the objectives and content of a risk assessment and management course. The course covers topics like risk management and the ISM Code, hazard identification, risk assessment, analysis and management. It aims to meet the requirements of the ISM Code section 1.2.2.2 and TMSA Element 9, which relate to risk assessment and management. The document also provides an overview of the Tanker Management and Self Assessment (TMSA) guidelines and its 12 elements, including Element 9 on risk assessment and management.
This document provides an overview of general employee risk management. It begins by giving examples of why risk management is needed to avoid costly jury awards or fraudulent charges. It then defines risk as a measure of uncertainty about the outcome of events or decisions that can be positive opportunities or negative risks. The objectives are to help identify risks, create risk management process awareness, and increase risk management understanding. It outlines the flow of internal risk control procedures and gives an example of a procedural certification checklist. It describes the risk assessment process including risk identification, measurement, prioritization. It provides worksheets to identify activities, choose risk factors, and weight risks. Finally, it discusses how identified risks are managed through controls.
Application Risk Prioritization - Overview - Secure360 2015 - Part 1 of 2NetSPI
App Security? There’s a metric for that! (Part 1 of 2)
Over the past year, NetSPI has been working on a new approach to manage and measure application security. By combining OWASP’s Software Assurance Maturity Model, traditional risk assessment methodologies, and experience developing security metrics, NetSPI developed a methodology that may be used to help organizations improve the way they manage and prioritize their application security initiatives. Once fully developed, this approach will be donated to OWASP either as an add-on to the existing SAMM project or as a new project intended to improve application security management.
In this presentation, NetSPI provides a detailed walk-through of the overall methodology as well as OWASP’s SAMM project. We provide examples of the types of metrics and executive dashboards that can be generated by using this approach to managing application security and help highlight various ways this information can be used to further improve the overall maturity of application security programs.
Be sure to check out Part 2 of this presentation for a more "Hands On" approach.
http://www.slideshare.net/NetSPI/application-risk-prioritizationhandsonsecure360part2of2
This document provides an overview of a workshop aimed at teaching safety managers how to quantify safety costs and benefits in a language that upper management understands. The workshop covers direct and indirect costs of workplace accidents, tools to measure costs and benefits like present worth and cost-benefit analysis, and a case study exercise where participants will estimate accident costs, risk probability and severity, and complete a cost/benefit analysis for a scenario. The goal is to help safety managers communicate to management how safety programs can be a profitable investment by introducing principles of engineering economy and completing analyses of potential accident scenarios.
This document provides a template for a 2022 security plan that can be customized and used to communicate an organization's security needs and budget to management. The template includes sections for an overview of 2021 security spending and performance, key considerations from internal incidents and the evolving threat landscape, proposed changes to security resources and budgets for 2022, and an overall budget summary. The template is meant to simplify communicating security needs to management in a clear, cost-focused way.
Webinar | Risk management in asset managementStork
Slides behorende bij een webinar over de rol van risico management binnen asset management. Asset Management heeft immers als kerndoel om opbrengsten, kosten én risico’s met elkaar in balans te brengen. Kosten en opbrengsten zijn vaak duidelijke grootheden; maar hoe neem je risico’s mee in deze driehoek?
This document discusses the transition to the new international risk management standard AS/NZS/ISO 31000:2009. It provides context for why the previous standard needed updating and outlines the scope and purpose of the new standard as well as related ISO guidelines on risk management terminology and techniques. It summarizes key parts of the new standard including core risk management definitions and principles that risk management should create value, be an integral part of organizational processes, and consider human and cultural factors.
Critical Control Leadership & Verifications: Operationalising Critical Contro...myosh team
The integrity and success of most critical risk management systems are often determined by the quality of safety leadership within the business.
Not only do leaders need to ensure that the frontline workforce is adequately enabled to implement the appropriate critical controls at the task level, but they also need to support their workers through regular in-field reviews and verifications to ensure controls are present and effective.
These infield interactions require leaders to have a mix of technical and interpersonal skills, to be able to coach the workforce to build critical control knowledge, as well as inviting open and collaborative discussions when gaps are identified, or improvement ideas are raised.
Explore:
- The role of the safety leadership within a critical risk management system
- Interpersonal communication strategies for an effective infield critical control verification process
- Understanding and responding to absent or ineffective controls
- Encouraging ongoing continuous improvement within the work planning and safety management system
Risk Management Methodologies in Construction IndustriesIRJET Journal
This document discusses risk management methodologies in the construction industry. It begins with an abstract noting that modern construction projects are complex, increasing unpredictability, and that risk management is not always consistently implemented. The document then provides an overview of the key steps in risk management processes: risk identification, analysis, evaluation, and treatment strategies. It explains the identification process involves creating checklists of potential risks, determining consequences, mapping risks, and categorizing risks. The analysis process is described as collecting data, quantifying uncertainties, and evaluating potential impacts. The document stresses the importance of risk management for construction companies and projects.
The safety, health, and well-being of the workforce must be a high priority in any company’s daily operations. U.S. companies spend $170 billion a year on costs associated with injuries and illnesses sustained on the job, including more than $40 billion a year in worker’s compensation benefits. DCR Workforce helps to reduce these costs by incorporating robust workforce safety protection programs into each of our clients’ contingent workforce management solutions.
The document provides an overview of project management modules and topics, including:
- Module 1 defines a project as a "temporary endeavor undertaken to create a unique product or service."
- Module 2 outlines the nine knowledge areas of project management according to PMI: integration management, scope management, time management, cost management, quality management, human resource management, communications management, risk management, and procurement management.
- Module 3 discusses the triple constraint of project management involving balancing the constraints of time, cost, and quality/scope.
- Modules 4 and 5 cover risk management and project selection methods such as payback period, net present value, weighted and unweighted selection criteria, and forced pair comparisons for priorities
This document discusses implementing safety management systems (SMS) for small fleet and private operators. It addresses some of the key challenges in doing so, such as scaling traditional SMS systems down to an administratively manage level and determining which elements to prioritize with limited resources. The biggest challenge identified is getting operators to see the need for an SMS in the first place. The presentation provides an overview of SMS and how it differs from traditional safety programs by taking a more proactive, data-driven approach. It offers practical advice on developing SMS policies for small operators, including establishing personal flight limits and duty time policies. Fatigue management is discussed as an important area requiring policy. A just culture policy example is also presented.
The document provides an overview of Dimitrios Stergiou's background and interests in information security. It discusses his certifications and hobbies, including being an amateur social engineer and World of Warcraft gamer. The document then covers various topics related to information security, including the history of attacks, common issues and risks, and approaches to meeting compliance standards. It notes that while compliance is important, security management must go beyond checklists to be truly effective. The document provides examples of frameworks for security management and risk assessment.
Behaviour Based Safety Approach in ShipyardIRJET Journal
This document summarizes a study on implementing a Behaviour Based Safety (BBS) approach in a shipyard in South India. The study involved observing 15 workers (10 grinding workers and 5 forklift operators) to identify critical unsafe behaviors. Checklists were developed and workers were observed and given daily feedback. Over 8 weeks, the percentage of observed safe behaviors increased while unsafe behaviors decreased for both groups. For grinding workers, the safety index improved from 43% to 88%, while for forklift operators it increased from 49% to 89%. The results suggest BBS is an effective method for improving safety performance in shipyards by modifying worker behaviors.
The document discusses security in virtualized environments. It recommends applying lessons learned from physical security to virtual systems, including logical and physical separation of boundaries. While virtualization provides advantages like scalability and cost savings, organizations must still establish security measures of effectiveness linked to business key performance indicators. Outsourcing requires thorough due diligence of suppliers and not relying solely on certifications. Industry standards like the Cloud Security Alliance's Cloud Controls Matrix can provide guidance on controls for virtual environments. The strategic goal of security should be delivering increased value to the business through collective, non-siloed security activities.
Osteoporosis - Definition , Evaluation and Management .pdfJim Jacob Roy
Osteoporosis is an increasing cause of morbidity among the elderly.
In this document , a brief outline of osteoporosis is given , including the risk factors of osteoporosis fractures , the indications for testing bone mineral density and the management of osteoporosis
ABDOMINAL TRAUMA in pediatrics part one.drhasanrajab
Abdominal trauma in pediatrics refers to injuries or damage to the abdominal organs in children. It can occur due to various causes such as falls, motor vehicle accidents, sports-related injuries, and physical abuse. Children are more vulnerable to abdominal trauma due to their unique anatomical and physiological characteristics. Signs and symptoms include abdominal pain, tenderness, distension, vomiting, and signs of shock. Diagnosis involves physical examination, imaging studies, and laboratory tests. Management depends on the severity and may involve conservative treatment or surgical intervention. Prevention is crucial in reducing the incidence of abdominal trauma in children.
8 Surprising Reasons To Meditate 40 Minutes A Day That Can Change Your Life.pptxHolistified Wellness
We’re talking about Vedic Meditation, a form of meditation that has been around for at least 5,000 years. Back then, the people who lived in the Indus Valley, now known as India and Pakistan, practised meditation as a fundamental part of daily life. This knowledge that has given us yoga and Ayurveda, was known as Veda, hence the name Vedic. And though there are some written records, the practice has been passed down verbally from generation to generation.
Recomendações da OMS sobre cuidados maternos e neonatais para uma experiência pós-natal positiva.
Em consonância com os ODS – Objetivos do Desenvolvimento Sustentável e a Estratégia Global para a Saúde das Mulheres, Crianças e Adolescentes, e aplicando uma abordagem baseada nos direitos humanos, os esforços de cuidados pós-natais devem expandir-se para além da cobertura e da simples sobrevivência, de modo a incluir cuidados de qualidade.
Estas diretrizes visam melhorar a qualidade dos cuidados pós-natais essenciais e de rotina prestados às mulheres e aos recém-nascidos, com o objetivo final de melhorar a saúde e o bem-estar materno e neonatal.
Uma “experiência pós-natal positiva” é um resultado importante para todas as mulheres que dão à luz e para os seus recém-nascidos, estabelecendo as bases para a melhoria da saúde e do bem-estar a curto e longo prazo. Uma experiência pós-natal positiva é definida como aquela em que as mulheres, pessoas que gestam, os recém-nascidos, os casais, os pais, os cuidadores e as famílias recebem informação consistente, garantia e apoio de profissionais de saúde motivados; e onde um sistema de saúde flexível e com recursos reconheça as necessidades das mulheres e dos bebês e respeite o seu contexto cultural.
Estas diretrizes consolidadas apresentam algumas recomendações novas e já bem fundamentadas sobre cuidados pós-natais de rotina para mulheres e neonatos que recebem cuidados no pós-parto em unidades de saúde ou na comunidade, independentemente dos recursos disponíveis.
É fornecido um conjunto abrangente de recomendações para cuidados durante o período puerperal, com ênfase nos cuidados essenciais que todas as mulheres e recém-nascidos devem receber, e com a devida atenção à qualidade dos cuidados; isto é, a entrega e a experiência do cuidado recebido. Estas diretrizes atualizam e ampliam as recomendações da OMS de 2014 sobre cuidados pós-natais da mãe e do recém-nascido e complementam as atuais diretrizes da OMS sobre a gestão de complicações pós-natais.
O estabelecimento da amamentação e o manejo das principais intercorrências é contemplada.
Recomendamos muito.
Vamos discutir essas recomendações no nosso curso de pós-graduação em Aleitamento no Instituto Ciclos.
Esta publicação só está disponível em inglês até o momento.
Prof. Marcus Renato de Carvalho
www.agostodourado.com
Local Advanced Lung Cancer: Artificial Intelligence, Synergetics, Complex Sys...Oleg Kshivets
Overall life span (LS) was 1671.7±1721.6 days and cumulative 5YS reached 62.4%, 10 years – 50.4%, 20 years – 44.6%. 94 LCP lived more than 5 years without cancer (LS=2958.6±1723.6 days), 22 – more than 10 years (LS=5571±1841.8 days). 67 LCP died because of LC (LS=471.9±344 days). AT significantly improved 5YS (68% vs. 53.7%) (P=0.028 by log-rank test). Cox modeling displayed that 5YS of LCP significantly depended on: N0-N12, T3-4, blood cell circuit, cell ratio factors (ratio between cancer cells-CC and blood cells subpopulations), LC cell dynamics, recalcification time, heparin tolerance, prothrombin index, protein, AT, procedure type (P=0.000-0.031). Neural networks, genetic algorithm selection and bootstrap simulation revealed relationships between 5YS and N0-12 (rank=1), thrombocytes/CC (rank=2), segmented neutrophils/CC (3), eosinophils/CC (4), erythrocytes/CC (5), healthy cells/CC (6), lymphocytes/CC (7), stick neutrophils/CC (8), leucocytes/CC (9), monocytes/CC (10). Correct prediction of 5YS was 100% by neural networks computing (error=0.000; area under ROC curve=1.0).
Histololgy of Female Reproductive System.pptxAyeshaZaid1
Dive into an in-depth exploration of the histological structure of female reproductive system with this comprehensive lecture. Presented by Dr. Ayesha Irfan, Assistant Professor of Anatomy, this presentation covers the Gross anatomy and functional histology of the female reproductive organs. Ideal for students, educators, and anyone interested in medical science, this lecture provides clear explanations, detailed diagrams, and valuable insights into female reproductive system. Enhance your knowledge and understanding of this essential aspect of human biology.
Basavarajeeyam is a Sreshta Sangraha grantha (Compiled book ), written by Neelkanta kotturu Basavaraja Virachita. It contains 25 Prakaranas, First 24 Chapters related to Rogas& 25th to Rasadravyas.
2. Why is a Safety Program necessary?
• To prevent injuries, illness and death to employees….
• And prevent damage and destruction to property
3. What do injured workers cost
Sacramento County DGS?
Direct Costs:
•Workers Compensation Claims ~ $590,000/year
Indirect Costs (up to 4 times Direct Costs):
• Overtime pay to make up for hurt staff…
• Hiring and training replacement staff…
• Time spent documenting accidents…
• Lower productivity & higher turnover rates…
• Total Indirect Costs ~ $2,360,000/year
•Total Costs of injuries ~ $2,950,000/year
4. Why have a Safety Incentive Program?
Reduces workplace injuries and accidents from:
• Staff being more involved with their own safety…
• Supervisors involved with Identifying safety hazards…
• Upper Management’s fiscal and leadership support
5. Agenda
• Safety Stamps – Previous Safety Stamp
Recognition Program
• Development of Safety Slogan & Logo
• Find It Fix It – Current Safety Hazard
Identification & Recognition Program
• Overall Comparison of the Programs
• Cost Comparison of the Programs
• CAL/OSHA Log information
• Success Stories
6. Injury & Illness Prevention Program
(IIPP)
• The IIPP is a written safety plan required by
8CCR3203 to have the following information:
1. System for assuring employee compliance with safe
work practices
2. Safety communications system with employees
3. Procedures for correcting unsafe/unhealthy conditions
4. Scheduled inspections/evaluation system
5. Identify the person or persons responsible for
implementation of the program
6. Accident investigation
7. Safety and health training and instruction
• Recordkeeping and documentation must be
maintained.
• Highlighted areas are satisfied by DGS’s Hazard
ID & Recognition program.
7. Safety Stamp
Program Objective
“The objective of the Original
Employee Safety Recognition
Program was to heighten employee
awareness and concern for health
and safety.”
8. Safety Stamps Program
• Initial DGS Safety Stamp Program
Started in April 1,1996 and ended
June 30, 2007.
• Ran for 11 years 2 months.
• Employees would acquire stamps by
not getting hurt (or not reporting
injuries).
• Each stamp cost $1.
9. Stamp Distribution
• The distribution of stamps to individuals
was determined by an employee’s risk
exposure potential.
• There were three different levels:
Exposure Stamps
Potential Criteria
Awarded
High Personnel who work primarily in the field. 72 stamps
Annually
Medium Personnel who work in office and field 36 stamps
environments on a fairly equal basis. Annually
Low Personnel who predominately work in an 18 stamps
office environment Annually
10. Safety Slogan
• DGS wanted to distinguish it’s new Find It
Fix It program from the previous Safety
Stamps program.
• A new safety logo and slogan would be
created and incorporated into forms,
merchandise, and uniforms.
• It’s creation would involve all DGS
employees in order to bring awareness to
the new safety program.
11. Safety Slogan
• A contest was held among the employees of
DGS to create a safety slogan.
– 1st Place “SAFETY IS NO ACCIDENT”
• Submitted by T o m A b e l , Building Security Attendant
– 2nd Place “YOUR SAFETY IS PRICELESS”
• Submitted by Tom Lee, Senior Contract Services Officer
– 3rd Place “THE BEST WAY IS THE SAFE WAY”
• Submitted by Henry DeWulf, Stock Clerk
12. Safety Slogan and Logo
• Once the slogan was selected, a group of
DGS staff incorporated the slogan into a
Logo.
• This Safety Logo was placed on the prizes
and forms for the Find It Fix It Program.
13. Safety Slogan and Logo
• The Safety
Logo was
created into a
patch and
sewn on all
DGS uniforms.
14. Find It Fix It Program
• Current DGS Safety Incentive Program started
1/1/2007
• Running time 1 year 9 months.
• Staff members are awarded select prizes for
significant safe behavior, and identifying
hazards.
• Examples of significant safe behavior includes,
but is not limited to, the following:
1. Leading a safety meeting
2. Recognition for safe work behavior
3. Revising or developing new codes of safe practice
4. Serving as a trainer or co-trainer for a safety training class
5. Identifying safety hazards
6. Identifying appropriate corrective measures for safety hazards
7. Involvement in a life saving event or activity
15. Find It Fix It Program
• Recognition for safe work behavior:
– Supervisorial or Safety Staff fill out a safety
recognition ticket explaining what safety
activity took place.
– Recognized employee chooses a mug, hat, or
lunch container and sends it into DGS Safety.
16. Find It Fix It Program
• Identifying a safety hazard:
– Staff fill out a “Find It Fix It” or “Safety Suggestion
Hazard Observation Form” and submit them to
their supervisor.
17. Individual Prizes
• Mugs, Lunch Containers, and Hats are
given out for each safety recognition and
Find It Fix It Form.
18. Quarterly Prizes
• Vests and Jackets are popular prizes during
the cold months (1 per 5 entries).
19. Quarterly Prizes
• The following prizes are popular during the
warm months (1 per 5 entries).
20. Year-End Prizes
• At the end of the year there is a drawing
for a single winner of a variety of prizes.
26. Comparison of the Two Programs
Safety Stamps Find It Fix It
1. Incentive for working 1. Rewards safe
safely and not behavior and
getting injured. identification of
2. More personalized safety hazards
Advantages prizes 2. Supervisors are
more aware of staff
safety.
3. Avg costs
$303.61/Qtr
1. Avg costs $6,615/Qtr 1. Less personalized
2. Not effective for prizes.
rewarding safety 2. No incentive for not
hazard identification. getting hurt.
Disadvantages
3. Provides incentive
for not reporting
accidents/injuries.
27. Overall Comparison of the
Two Systems
• Safety stamp program only sought to
lower reported injuries.
– Only a Safety Recognition program
– Did not help alleviate the causes of safety
hazards.
• Find It Fix It and recognition system:
– Identifies and resolves safety hazards
– Recognizes and rewards observed safety
actions.
28. Overall Comparison of the
Two Systems
• Find It Fix It program increases time
requirements for things other than incentive
program maintenance.
– Safety personnel spend more time on investigating
identified hazards.
– Building maintenance personnel spend more time on
correcting identified hazards.
– Architectural Services Design (ASD) may become
involved.
• The costs of the Safety Stamp program are not
validated by the DGS CAL/OSHA logs
recordings.
31. Success Stories
• Identified a fall
hazard in a
parking garage.
• While changing
light bulbs, worker
can fall 6 stories.
• Applicable
Regulations:
– 8CCR3211 Wall
Openings
32. Success Stories
• Identified a room that
needs an emergency
shower.
• UPS room is filled with
batteries containing
Sulfuric Acid.
• Applicable Regulations:
– 8CCR5162 Emergency
Eyewash and Shower
Equipment.
– 8CCR5185 Changing
and Charging Storage
Batteries.
33. Success Stories
• Recognized for
wearing proper
PPE while
handling Liquid
Natural Gas
(LNG).
• Exposure to
LNG can cause
serious injuries.
– LNG is -260o F
Article from The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Understanding the Hidden Costs of Workplace Injuries By Joe Gillian, CSP, ALCM, CRM, Director of Loss Control, IWIF Workers’ Compensation Insurance, Maryland’s largest provider of workers’ compensation insurance (www.iwif.com). He can be reached at 1-800-264-IWIF or jgillian@iwif.com. Most of the iceberg that sank the Titanic was hidden below the waterline. In a similar way, hidden costs of an employee’s workplace injury could sink a business. In the case of most icebergs, only one-eighth of the mass is exposed. In the case of a workplace injury, however, as little as one-tenth of the ultimate cost may be apparent, leaving nine-tenths of it hidden and with potentially disastrous effects on a business. To avoid such an occurrence, business owners must understand just how far-reaching workplace accident costs extend to other areas of their business. Only then can business owners understand how and why these hidden expenses sink profits and raise soft costs. Direct costs of a workplace accident When an employee suffers a job-related injury or illness, the accompanying pain and discomfort are compounded by the immediate cost of treatment for the condition. Then may come the additional medical costs: physician and hospital bills, prescription medicine, occupational therapy, and medical equipment, such as crutches and wheelchairs. Most of these direct costs are covered by the workers’ compensation insurance policy that the business owner must provide under Maryland law. Indirect costs of a workplace accident An accident that causes a worker’s injury often will have costs that are absorbed with the operations. Examples of hidden costs can include: -Damage to the vehicle or equipment the worker was using at the time. This could require expensive repair or replacement. -Loss of the worker’s time. There may be loss of time by fellow employees and supervisors responding to the injury-causing incident. -Temporarily lowered morale, efficiency, and productivity by co-workers and supervisors. -Cost of hiring and training a temporary or permanent replacement for the injured employee, with lower productivity during the hiring and training process. This loss could be substantially higher if the injured employee is a salesperson who has a solid rapport with customers. Other indirect costs include such factors as a surcharge on the company’s insurance premium if the accident throws the organization into a higher risk category. Other costs may include civil or criminal penalties imposed by state or federal officials if the accident is found to have resulted from flagrant violation of workplace safety requirements. Studies have shown that such indirect costs usually total three to four times the direct costs of the accident and could amount to as much as 30 times the direct costs. Not many businesses could withstand such a hit to their bottom line. Benefits of a workplace safety policy Workplace safety is a real bargain when compared with the vast expenses associated with a work-related accident. To protect the health of employees and the well being of the company’s bottom line, develop and implement a workplace safety policy. The ultimate goal of a workplace safety policy is to communicate to all employees that worker safety is important, is supported by management, and is valued by the entire organization. In most cases, your workers’ compensation insurer or a safety consultant can help you analyze your company’s potential safety hazards and help you develop a safety plan that will allow your organization to steer clear of the hidden costs of injuries. http://www.baltimore.bbb.org/WWWRoot/SitePage.aspx?site=41&id=663ad4a7-3468-45ae-9077-151c12129b2f
8CCR3203 (a) Effective July 1, 1991, every employer shall establish, implement and maintain an effective Injury and Illness Prevention Program (Program). The Program shall be in writing and, shall, at a minimum: (1) Identify the person or persons with authority and responsibility for implementing the Program. (2) Include a system for ensuring that employees comply with safe and healthy work practices. Substantial compliance with this provision includes recognition of employees who follow safe and healthful work practices, training and retraining programs, disciplinary actions, or any other such means that ensures employee compliance with safe and healthful work practices. (3) Include a system for communicating with employees in a form readily understandable by all affected employees on matters relating to occupational safety and health, including provisions designed to encourage employees to inform the employer of hazards at the worksite without fear of reprisal. Substantial compliance with this provision includes meetings, training programs, posting, written communications, a system of anonymous notification by employees about hazards, labor/management safety and health committees, or any other means that ensures communication with employees. EXCEPTION: Employers having fewer than 10 employees shall be permitted to communicate to and instruct employees orally in general safe work practices with specific instructions with respect to hazards unique to the employees' job assignments as compliance with subsection (a)(3). (4) Include procedures for identifying and evaluating work place hazards including scheduled periodic inspections to identify unsafe conditions and work practices. Inspections shall be made to identify and evaluate hazards. (A) When the Program is first established; EXCEPTION: Those employers having in place on July 1, 1991, a written Injury and Illness Prevention Program complying with previously existing section 3203. (B) Whenever new substances, processes, procedures, or equipment are introduced to the workplace that represent a new occupational safety and health hazard; and (C) Whenever the employer is made aware of a new or previously unrecognized hazard. (5) Include a procedure to investigate occupational injury or occupational illness. (6) Include methods and/or procedures for correcting unsafe or unhealthy conditions, work practices and work procedures in a timely manner based on the severity of the hazard: (A) When observed or discovered; and, (B) When an imminent hazard exists which cannot be immediately abated without endangering employee(s) and/or property, remove all exposed personnel from the area except those necessary to correct the existing condition. Employees necessary to correct the hazardous condition shall be provided the necessary safeguards. (7) Provide training and instruction: (A) When the program is first established; EXCEPTION: Employers having in place on July 1, 1991, a written Injury and Illness Prevention Program complying with the previously existing Accident Prevention Program in Section 3203. (B) To all new employees; (C) To all employees given new job assignments for which training has not previously been received; (D) Whenever new substances, processes, procedures or equipment are introduced to the workplace and represent a new hazard; (E) Whenever the employer is made aware of a new or previously unrecognized hazard; and, (F) For supervisors to familiarize themselves with the safety and health hazards to which employees under their immediate direction and control may be exposed. (b) Records of the steps taken to implement and maintain the Program shall include: (1) Records of scheduled and periodic inspections required by subsection (a)(4) to identify unsafe conditions and work practices, including person(s) conducting the inspection, the unsafe conditions and work practices that have been identified and action taken to correct the identified unsafe conditions and work practices. These records shall be maintained for at least one (1) year; and EXCEPTION: Employers with fewer than 10 employees may elect to maintain the inspection records only until the hazard is corrected. (2) Documentation of safety and health training required by subsection (a)(7) for each employee, including employee name or other identifier, training dates, type(s) of training, and training providers. This documentation shall be maintained for at least one (1) year. EXCEPTION NO. 1: Employers with fewer than 10 employees can substantially comply with the documentation provision by maintaining a log of instructions provided to the employee with respect to the hazards unique to the employees' job assignment when first hired or assigned new duties. EXCEPTION NO. 2: Training records of employees who have worked for less than one (1) year for the employer need not be retained beyond the term of employment if they are provided to the employee upon termination of employment. Exception No. 3: For Employers with fewer than 20 employees who are in industries that are not on a designated list of high-hazard industries established by the Department of Industrial Relations (Department) and who have a Workers' Compensation Experience Modification Rate of 1.1 or less, and for any employers with fewer than 20 employees who are in industries on a designated list of low-hazard industries established by the Department, written documentation of the Program may be limited to the following requirements: A. Written documentation of the identity of the person or persons with authority and responsibility for implementing the program as required by subsection (a)(1). B. Written documentation of scheduled periodic inspections to identify unsafe conditions and work practices as required by subsection (a)(4). C. Written documentation of training and instruction as required by subsection (a)(7). Exception No. 4: Local governmental entities (any county, city, city and county, or district, or any public or quasi-public corporation or public agency therein, including any public entity, other than a state agency, that is a member of, or created by, a joint powers agreement) are not required to keep records concerning the steps taken to implement and maintain the Program. Note 1: Employers determined by the Division to have historically utilized seasonal or intermittent employees shall be deemed in compliance with respect to the requirements for a written Program if the employer adopts the Model Program prepared by the Division and complies with the requirements set forth therein. Note 2: Employers in the construction industry who are required to be licensed under Chapter 9 (commencing with Section 7000) of Division 3 of the Business and Professions Code may use records relating to employee training provided to the employer in connection with an occupational safety and health training program approved by the Division, and shall only be required to keep records of those steps taken to implement and maintain the program with respect to hazards specific to the employee's job duties. (c) Employers who elect to use a labor/management safety and health committee to comply with the communication requirements of subsection (a)(3) of this section shall be presumed to be in substantial compliance with subsection (a)(3) if the committee: (1) Meets regularly, but not less than quarterly; (2) Prepares and makes available to the affected employees, written records of the safety and health issues discussed at the committee meetings and, maintained for review by the Division upon request. The committee meeting records shall be maintained for at least one (1) year; (3) Reviews results of the periodic, scheduled worksite inspections; (4) Reviews investigations of occupational accidents and causes of incidents resulting in occupational injury, occupational illness, or exposure to hazardous substances and, where appropriate, submits suggestions to management for the prevention of future incidents; (5) Reviews investigations of alleged hazardous conditions brought to the attention of any committee member. When determined necessary by the committee, the committee may conduct its own inspection and investigation to assist in remedial solutions; (6) Submits recommendations to assist in the evaluation of employee safety suggestions; and (7) Upon request from the Division, verifies abatement action taken by the employer to abate citations issued by the Division. http://www.dir.ca.gov/Title8/3203.html
First Prize: $100 Gift Card to Home Depot Second Prize: $50 Gift Card to Target Third Prize: $25 Gift Card to Sears Winners are from different divisions within DGS. Shows participant throughout the department.
The “Safety Suggestion Hazard Observation Form” is included in our IIPP. Because we did not want to change the IIPP, we allowed for this form to be submitted along with the “Find It Fix It” form.
The Lunch Container was included in 5/2008 because it was discovered that some of the awardees were repeat customers, and were accumulating mugs and hats they did not need. This idea came from Director Michael Morse.
At the end of each quarter we draw 1 winner for every 5 entries (Recognition and Hazard ID forms) These prizes were the original quarterly prizes. During the hot weather, staff were less excited about these prizes which prompted us to incorporate new quarterly prizes. It is important to note that we have upper management support for our safety program. Mike Morse, DGS Director, is pictured on the left modeling all of the prizes.
These items are not branded with any kind of logo, and are ordered on an as-needed basis. Because of this arrangement, there is no need to purchase in bulk and keep stock on hand.
One winner is drawn from all of the entries for the year for the year-end prize. Winner draws from a selection of prizes. Prizes are ordered on an as-needed basis. Price of the prize is less than $100.
Data Current to: 2Q08 Data shows: How much each division is participating --- Bradshaw facilities participates the most The ratio of Recognition versus Hazard Identification awardees --- almost 2 :1 ratio of recognition : hazard ID Which items are popular prizes among staff --- Mugs, and now lunch containers Security Personnel are included with Downtown Facilities County Safety Personnel are included in DGS Admin
In an Inter-Departmental Correspondence sent on July 7, 2000 To: Agency Administrators and Department Heads From: Mark Norris, Director of Finance Subject: “ GUIDELINES FOR USE OF COUNTY FUNDS FOR EMPLOYEE RECOGNITION, FOOD, REFRESHMENTS AND RELATED EXPENSES” Page 8 of the Attachment “ Budget Considerations and General Ledger Accounting Procedures ” describes the amount of money able to be spent for recognition purposes What is “Nominal Value” The County policy states that recognition items have a “nominal value.” A guideline for nominal value is that any item presented to recognize employee achievement or a partner organization will not exceed $100 .
Prices include initial artwork costs, tax, and freight costs associated with delivery.
First quarter had a lot of participation. Next three quarters had low participation. The past two quarters have had a resurgence in participation For 2008 Q1 & Q2 the ratio of Recognition to Hazard ID has been approximately 3:1 (75% Recognition, 25% Hazard ID)
Data Current Through: 3Q08 Our high hazard divisions have a lot of participation. Low hazard and office environments have had low participation.
Program Started in 1996 Q2, but we only have reliable costs information back to 2002 Q1. 2003 Q1 jumped up because DGS began paying for Fleet Services safety stamps also. 2006 Q4 dropped because DGS knew the program was ending and wanted to get rid of the excess stamps.
These graphs indicate that there were fluctuations with the # of injuries from year to year, regardless of the safety stamps program and the money spent for it starting back in 1996 and continuing until 2007 . Only the last 6 years of OSHA data is used because prior to 2001 CAL/OSHA Logs were filled out by county safety, and not DGS Safety. Due to this, the numbers are not as reliable because they are only based off of workers comp cases. Incidence Rate: For every 100 employees in the Department of General Service, X# of employees experienced a work-related injury/illness (I.E. 36 recordables x 200,000* divided by 956,257 hours worked = 7.5 ) Frequency Rate: For every 100 employees in Department of General Service, X# experienced a work-related injury/illness requiring lost workdays and/or restricted duty (I.E. 29 lost time injuries/illnesses x 200,000* divided by 956,257 hours worked = 6.1 ) Severity Rate: For every 100 employees in Department of General Service, X# days were lost due to a work- related injuries/illnesses (828 days lost x 200,000* divided by 956,257 hours worked = 173.2) * OSHA Formula assumes that each employer has 100 employees working 2,000 hours per year (100 x 2,000 = 200,000)
§3211. Wall Openings: An opening in a wall or partition not provided with a glazed sash, having a height of at least 30 inches and a width of at least 18 inches, through which a person might fall to a level 30 inches or more below, shall be guarded by a guardrail or other barrier of such construction and mounting that the guardrail or barrier is capable of withstanding a force of at least 200 pounds applied horizontally at any point on the near side of the guardrail or barrier. Barriers may be of solid construction, grillwork with openings not more than 8 inches long, or of slatwork with openings not more than 4 inches wide with unrestricted length. (Title 24, Part 2, Section 2-1716.) NOTE: Authority cited: Section 142.3, Labor Code. Reference: Section 142.3, Labor Code; and Section 18943(c), Health and Safety Code. HISTORY 1. New section filed 6-20-75; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 75, No. 25). 2. Amendment filed 7-16-76; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 76, No. 29). 3. Amendment filed 5-25-83; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 83, No. 22). Approved by State Building Standards Commission 1-24-83.
§5162. Emergency Eyewash and Shower Equipment: (a) Plumbed or self-contained eyewash or eye/facewash equipment which meets the requirements of sections 5, 7, or 9 of ANSI Z358.1-1981, Emergency Eyewash and Shower Equipment, incorporated herein by this reference, shall be provided at all work areas where, during routine operations or foreseeable emergencies, the eyes of an employee may come into contact with a substance which can cause corrosion, severe irritation or permanent tissue damage or which is toxic by absorption. Water hoses, sink faucets, or showers are not acceptable eyewash facilities. Personal eyewash units or drench hoses which meet the requirements of section 6 or 8 or ANSI Z358.1-1981, hereby incorporated by reference, may support plumbed or self-contained units but shall not be used in lieu of them. (b) An emergency shower which meets the requirements of section 4 or 9 of ANSI Z358.1-1981, incorporated herein by reference, shall be provided at all work areas where, during routine operations or foreseeable emergencies, area of the body may come into contact with a substance which is corrosive or severely irritating to the skin or which is toxic by skin absorption. (c) Location. Emergency eyewash facilities and deluge showers shall be in accessible locations that require no more than 10 seconds for the injured person to reach. If both an eyewash and shower are needed, they shall be located so that both can be used at the same time by one person. The area of the eyewash and shower equipment shall be maintained free of items which obstruct their use. (d) Performance. Plumbed and self-contained eyewash and shower equipment shall supply potable water at the flow rates and time durations specified in ANSI Z358.1-1981. The control valve shall be designed so that the water flow remains on without requiring the use of the operator's hands, and so that the valve remains activated until intentionally shut off for all but hand-held drench hoses. Personal eyewash units shall deliver potable water or other eye-flushing solution approved by the consulting physician. (e) Maintenance. Plumbed eyewash and shower equipment shall be activated at least monthly to flush the line and to verify proper operation. Other units shall be maintained in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. NOTE: See section 5185 of the General Industry Safety Orders when the hazard involves the changing and charging of storage batteries. See article 6 of the Unfired Pressure Vessel Safety Orders when the hazard involves anhydrousammonia. NOTE: Authority cited: Section 142.3, Labor Code. Reference: Section 142.3, Labor Code. HISTORY 1. Amendment filed 12-10-87; operative 1-9-88 (Register 87, No. 51). 2. Change without regulatory effect of subsection (a) filed 4-26-90 pursuant to section 100, Title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 90, No. 22). §5185. Changing and Charging Storage Batteries: (a) Battery charging installations shall be located in areas designated for that purpose. Employees assigned to work with storage batteries shall be instructed in emergency procedures such as dealing with accidental acid spills. (b) The area shall be adequately ventilated to prevent concentrations of flammable gases exceeding 20 percent of the lower explosive limit, and to prevent harmful concentration of mist from the electrolyte. (c) Where corrosive liquids are regularly or frequently handled in open containers or drawn from reservoirs or pipelines, adequate means shall be provided to neutralize or dispose of spills and overflows promptly and safely. (d) Carboy tilter, siphon, hand-operated bulb or hand-operated pump shall be provided and used for dispensing electrolyte or acid. (e) Facilities shall be provided for protecting charging apparatus from damage by mobile equipment. (f) Appropriate mechanical lifting and material handling devices or equipment shall be provided for handling batteries. (g) Smoking shall be prohibited in the charging area. (h) Precautions shall be taken to prevent open flames, sparks, or electric arcs in battery charging areas. When racks are used for support of batteries, they shall be made of materials nonconductive to spark generation or coated or covered to achieve this objective. Tools and other metallic objects shall be kept away from the top of uncovered batteries. Chargers shall be turned off when leads are being connected or disconnected. (i) Electrolyte (acid or base, and distilled water) for battery cells shall be mixed in a well ventilated room. Acid or base shall be poured gradually into the water while stirring. Water shall never be poured into concentrated (greater than 75 percent) acid solutions. (j) Mobile equipment shall be properly positioned and brake applied before attempting to change or charge batteries. (k) When charging batteries, the vent caps shall be kept firmly in place to avoid electrolyte spray. Care shall be taken to assure that vent caps are functioning. The battery compartment cover(s) shall be open to dissipate heat. (l) Facilities for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes and body shall be provided unless the storage batteries are: (1) equipped with explosion resistant or flame arrestor type vents; or (2) located in a compartment or other location such as to preclude employee exposure. EXCEPTIONS: Automotive servicing facilities and parts stores where: 1. A suitable neutralizing agent is available. 2. An adequate supply of clean water is readily available. 3. The transfer system is essentially a closed system and does not involve handling acid in open containers. (m) When taking specific gravity readings, the open end of the hydrometer shall be covered with an acid resistant material while moving it from battery to battery to avoid splashing or throwing the electrolyte. (n) Electrolyte shall only be placed in suitable containers and shall not be stirred with metal objects. (o) When a jumper battery is connected to a battery in a vehicle, the ground lead shall connect to ground away from the vehicle's battery. Ignition, lights and accessories on the vehicle shall be turned off before connections are made. (p) Vent caps shall be in place when batteries are being moved. EXCEPTIONS: Portable equipment battery systems: Batteries and battery charging equipment of less than 100 watt hours are exempt. NOTE: Authority cited: Section 142.3, Labor Code. Reference: Section 142.3, Labor Code. HISTORY 1. New section filed 2-13-75; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 75, No. 7). 2. Repealer of subsections (i) and (n) and new subsections (i), (n), (o), (p), and (q) filed 11-12-75; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 75, No. 46). 3. Amendment of subsections (k) and (l ) filed 10-5-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 41). 4. Renumbering of Section 5214 to Section 5185 filed 5-3-78 as procedural and organizational; effective upon filing (Register 78, No. 18). 5. Amendment of subsection (h) and new subsections (r) and (s) filed 12-12-84; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 84, No. 50). 6. Amendment filed 7-8-85; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 85, No. 28). Clarification from CAL/OSHA regarding descrepencies within the two regulations: From: Mohamade Sheykhzadeh [mailto:MMSheykhzadeh@dir.ca.gov] Sent: Thursday, February 21, 2008 2:30 PM To: Hess. Justin Subject: RE: Clarification on 8CCR5185 Vs 8CCR5162 for Eyewash and Emergency Shower Requirement Dear Mr. Hess. Please be advised that the flame arrester is to control Hydrogen gas hazard, and eyewash or shower is in response to sulfuric acid hazard. Should you need further discussions please feel free to call me at 510-622 1850. THANKS -----Original Message----- From: InfoCons Sent: Thursday, February 21, 2008 8:36 AM To: Mohamade Sheykhzadeh Subject: FW: Clarification on 8CCR5185 Vs 8CCR5162 for Eyewash and Emergency Shower Requirement -----Original Message----- From: Hess. Justin [SMTP:] Sent: Thursday, February 21, 2008 8:27 AM To: InfoCons Subject: Clarification on 8CCR5185 vs 8CCR5162 for Eyewash and Emergency Shower Requirement To Whom It May Concern: My organization has a battery storage room (see attachment) which it utilizes for back up power. We are looking for clarification as to whether or not we need an emergency shower for this room in addition to our eye wash station. According to 8CCR5185(l)(1), if we have storage batteries “equipped with explosion resistant or flame arrestor type vents”, then we do not need “facilities for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes and body”. Our storage batteries are equipped with flame arrestor type vents, so it would seem that we do not need an eye wash or emergency shower for this room per this regulation. But according to 8CCR5162(a) & (b), if there are corrosive substances that can get into a person’s eyes or onto their skin during normal operations or foreseeable emergencies, then an eye wash station and emergency shower are required. These batteries are filled with sulfuric acid, and it is normal operations for our electricians to inspect the room weekly, and add distilled water to them approximately every six months. So it would seem that we need to have an eyewash and emergency shower per this regulation. Because these regulations seem to contradict each other, please clarify for us if this room is required to have an eyewash and emergency shower? Thank you, Justin Hess
Liquid Natural Gas Information: Boiling Point = -260 0 F Flash Point = -300 0 F Lower Explosive Limit = 5% Upper Explosive Limit = 15%