Safety toolbox Johnnie Stanton-MECA Today we’ll look at policy’s, attitudes, and practices that are important to have in our safety tool box!

Stop work authority Should be used by any worker on the job site. Safety toolbox Stop work authority Should be used by any worker on the job site.

Safety toolbox When to use it When a hazard is noted If you are rushed, tired or frustrated If a worker is unaware of THE hazard

Safety toolbox When to use it Questions arise about job procedures When unexpected conditions arise When you are unsure about how to proceed

Safety toolbox How to use it Get work stopped bring attention to hazard Reach agreement on best solution Implement solution!

Safety toolbox How not to use it Ignoring someone’s concerns Not taking the time to address the problem Believing nothing bad will happen

Safety toolbox Open door policy Allows employees to discuss issues Keeps management informed

and you ARE UNABLE TO RESOLVE THE PROBLEM Safety toolbox When to use it If you have a concern about safety or procedures and you ARE UNABLE TO RESOLVE THE PROBLEM

Safety toolbox How to use it Initiate discussion with supervisor Use chain of command Consult appropriate dept. or person

Safety toolbox What not to do Not taking the time to resolve the problem Believing others don’t care what you have to say Disregard others concerns

Allows everyone to think the job through Safety toolbox Job briefings Allows everyone to think the job through Identifies hazards, procedures, ppe needed, job assignments and energy source control

Safety toolbox When to use it When job begins If significant changes occur If additional hazards are noted

Everyone participates Safety toolbox How to use it Everyone participates Questions are asked Insure clarity of plan Avoid hazards

Safety toolbox What not to do Not following the plan Not helping with job planning Not discussing safety or hazards

Safety toolbox What not to do Not tailoring briefing to job Assuming everyone knows what to do Performing work not covered in briefing

NOT VERIFYING YOU ARE ON THE CORRECT EQUIP. / JOB STEP Safety toolbox WHAT NOT TO DO NOT VERIFYING YOU ARE ON THE CORRECT EQUIP. / JOB STEP BELIEVING IT IS NOT POSSIBLE FOR YOU TO BE ON THE WRONG EQUIP, OR JOB STEP

Safety toolbox TAKE 2 RULE Take two minutes before starting a job to ask yourself What are the hazards How am I going to do the job safely?

When returning to the job after an interruption Safety toolbox When to use it Prior to starting a job When you change tasks When returning to the job after an interruption

Safety toolbox How to use it To insure you’re at the right location / equipment Eliminate hazards / install barriers Insure job briefing instructions are followed

Safety toolbox How to use it Insure you have the right tools and equipment Be sure your focused and have thought the job through

Safety toolbox how to use it Ask yourself Do I know how to use the tools Am I rushed, frustrated, tired complacent In the line of fire Will my work effect others?

Safety toolbox What not to do Be in to big a hurry Not identifying hazards Thinking the job is to simple Believing nothing bad will happen Ignoring that gut feeling!!

Safety toolbox Is my head in the game? Used to help identify mental states and prevent critical errors Am I rushed, tired, distracted, or complacent

Before starting the job Safety toolbox When to use it Before starting the job Anytime you or a co-workers Eyes are not on task Mind is not on task Your in the line of fire Traction balance or grip lost

Safety toolbox How to use it (take two) before starting job Self check mental state often Staying out of the line of fire When errors occur ask yourself if your mental state contributed

Safety toolbox What not to do Ignoring your state of mind Not asking why error occurred Rushing Not refocusing Doing to many things at once Not asking for help when needed

Safety toolbox I have your back Helps co-workers avoid hazards by improving communication Helps support each other so we all go home safe

When to use it Anytime you see a co-worker at risk Safety toolbox When to use it Anytime you see a co-worker at risk

Safety toolbox How to use it Act as an observer for co-workers Ask for permission to provide suggestions (keep it positive) Keep suggestions non-threatening Work to identify solutions to problems

Safety toolbox What not to do Ignore co-workers suggestions Not taking time to address safety concerns Talking down to or belittling co-workers Only providing negative feedback

Procedural compliance Safety toolbox Procedural compliance When workers fail to follow a procedure the chance for errors that lead to an injury increases

Safety toolbox When to use it For all work activities such as repairs, trouble shooting, installation, ect.

Safety toolbox How to use it Review procedures during job briefings Follow all steps completely If a procedure is incorrect stop work, discuss solution, update procedure

Safety toolbox What not to do Not checking procedures Not understanding a procedures purpose or intent Believing that anyone worth their salt doesn’t need a procedure

Safety toolbox What not to do Skipping steps because they have been unnecessary in the past Not reviewing a procedure Not discussing procedural problems

Used To insure understanding Safety toolbox 3-way communication Used To insure understanding Sender uses recipient's name and gives message Recipient repeats message Sender acknowledges

When exchanging verbal information regarding Safety toolbox When to use it When exchanging verbal information regarding Status of system Directions to perform actions on equipment Instructions, limitations, precautions

Safety toolbox How to use it Sender states the message Receiver acknowledges and repeats message in their own words Sender verifies they are correct or makes corrections and re-verifies

Safety toolbox What not to do Not being specific Failing to verify Not asking questions Not writing down multiple step instructions Interrupting a conversation

Lessons learned discussions Safety toolbox Lessons learned discussions Helps workers learn from their successes and failures and co-workers benefit by implementing better work procedures

Safety toolbox When to use it When ever a situation arises that is or could be a learning experience for everyone or a situation to be avoided

Safety toolbox How to use it Record the situation so that it can be reviewed at a lessons learned discussion Review incidents/near misses, safety successes, what was learned, how we can apply the lessons

Safety toolbox What not to do Forget to discuss the issue Discourage workers from reporting a situation Not changing work habits or procedures

Safety toolbox Positive feedback To provide employees with positive reinforcement of safe work practices and procedures

When ever an employee is seen going the extra distance for safety Safety toolbox When to use it When ever an employee is seen going the extra distance for safety

Safety toolbox How to use it Notice when someone is doing things the right way/safely Tell them what you saw Tell management and encourage them to recognize the worker

Safety toolbox What not to do Not notice good work habits Only comment on poor performance Assume (that’s what they are getting paid to do) and failing to comment Not recognizing a workers contributions

Safety toolbox Safety walk downs Help insure that a work areas tools are put away Maintenance and repairs are done The area is clean and safe

When to do it On a regular basis At the end of the job Safety toolbox When to do it On a regular basis At the end of the job

Safety toolbox How to use it Inspect area at least monthly Get everyone involved Fix issues on the spot if possible If repairs will take time tag the problem

SAFETY TOOLBOX QUESTIONS? ADDITIONS?