Hazard Recognition and Risk Analysis 4/6/2017 Hazard Recognition and Risk Analysis From scwcea.org Hazard Recognition and Risk Analysis

Hazard Recognition and Risk Analysis 4/6/2017 Question… “What are we doing, that we have always done, that is no longer an acceptable risk?” Hazard Recognition and Risk Analysis Hazard Recognition and Risk Analysis

Hazard Recognition and Risk Analysis 4/6/2017 Learning Objectives After completing this training you will be able to: Discuss personal risk tolerance, what influences our decisions and how to assess what is acceptable risk Identify safety and health hazard types associated with a given job task Apply risk reduction methods and equip you with a tool to analyze risk assessment to keep you safer Hazard Recognition and Risk Analysis Hazard Recognition and Risk Analysis

Hazard Recognition and Risk Analysis 4/6/2017 Definitions Hazard Recognition – Recognizing a condition or behavior that can cause harm Risk Analysis – Analyzing the probability and severity of risk in order to reduce the chance that harm will occur Hazard Recognition and Risk Analysis Hazard Recognition and Risk Analysis

Injuries: A Matter of Probabilities 4/6/2017 Injuries: A Matter of Probabilities Truck Trailer Moves, driver jumps to the ground and lift truck rolls over him 1 FATAL Driver jumps to the ground and breaks his leg 30 LOST-TIME INJURIES Driver jumps to the ground and sprains his ankle 300 INJURIES REQUIRING MEDICAL ATTENTION Lift truck is driven into truck trailer and trailer moves 3,000 NEAR-MISSES OR FIRST AID Wheel chocks not in place at rear wheels of trailer 30,000 HAZARDS Unsafe Acts Unsafe Conditions Hazard Recognition and Risk Analysis Hazard Recognition and Risk Analysis

Why is Risk Analysis and Reduction Important? 4/6/2017 Why is Risk Analysis and Reduction Important? What are some examples of occupational injuries and illnesses that you have seen? What were the impacts of those injuries On the employee? To his/her family? To his/her co-workers? To the business? Hazard Recognition and Risk Analysis Hazard Recognition and Risk Analysis

Personal Risk Tolerance 4/6/2017 Personal Risk Tolerance How do we decide what is risky? Let’s look at examples of activities and rate the risk level of each activity. Hazard Recognition and Risk Analysis Hazard Recognition and Risk Analysis

What’s Your Personal Risk Tolerance? 4/6/2017 What’s Your Personal Risk Tolerance? What is your personal risk perception of the following activities? Low 1 2 3 4 High 5 1. Bungee jumping 2. Sunbathing 3. Traveling by plane 4. Mountain biking 5. Traveling overseas 6. Driving without a seat belt 7. Smoking 8. Skiing 9. Skateboarding 10. Driving at 10 miles per hour over the speed limit 11. Disagreeing with your spouse (or significant other) Hazard Recognition and Risk Analysis Hazard Recognition and Risk Analysis

Factors That Influence Our Decisions 4/6/2017 Factors That Influence Our Decisions Personal Factors Experience (Positive/negative) Knowledge/Skill Age Physical Ability Situational Factors Stress Rushing Control Organizational Factors Safety System Leadership Behaviors Peer Behaviors Hazard Recognition and Risk Analysis Hazard Recognition and Risk Analysis

Hazard Recognition and Risk Analysis 4/6/2017 Personal Factors What personal beliefs would motivate someone do this? Hazard Recognition and Risk Analysis Hazard Recognition and Risk Analysis

Our Actions Are Driven By Organizational Beliefs 4/6/2017 Our Actions Are Driven By Organizational Beliefs Safety Systems Are systems in place to encourage people to do the job with minimal risk? Leadership Behaviors Are at-risk, time-saving actions accepted? Peer Behaviors Do our co-workers encourage at risk behavior? Hazard Recognition and Risk Analysis Hazard Recognition and Risk Analysis

Organizational Factors 4/6/2017 Organizational Factors What is in the safety system that would allow this? Hazard Recognition and Risk Analysis Hazard Recognition and Risk Analysis

The Social Environment and Cultural Resistance to Change 4/6/2017 The Social Environment and Cultural Resistance to Change I feel comfortable doing this and have done it this way a thousand times before PPE is uncomfortable “ Safety slows a job down ” Hazard Recognition and Risk Analysis Hazard Recognition and Risk Analysis

Hazard Recognition and Risk Analysis 4/6/2017 Risk Perception We perceive risk differently Many factors influence our decision By understanding our risk tolerance and personal / organizational factors, we can prevent injuries Hazard Recognition and Risk Analysis Hazard Recognition and Risk Analysis

Objective Reasoning vs. Personal Opinion 4/6/2017 Objective Reasoning vs. Personal Opinion Use the risk assessment matrix instead of relying on one person’s assessment of what is “risky” Hazard Recognition and Risk Analysis Hazard Recognition and Risk Analysis

Accessing Acceptable Risk 4/6/2017 Accessing Acceptable Risk Probability Unlikely – not likely to occur Likely – may occur Very likely –near certain to occur Severity Marginal – Minor Injury or First Aid Critical – Injury or Lost Time Injury Catastrophic – Death or Permanent Disability Hazard Recognition and Risk Analysis Hazard Recognition and Risk Analysis

Using the Risk Analysis tool to determine risk 4/6/2017 Using the Risk Analysis tool to determine risk PROBABILITY Unlikely Likely Very Likely Marginal 1 2 Critical 3 Catastrophic SEVERITY The intersection of PROBABILITY and SEVERITY in the chart above equals the Risk Code. Hazard Recognition and Risk Analysis Hazard Recognition and Risk Analysis

What Risk Code Would You Assign? 4/6/2017 What Risk Code Would You Assign? Hazard Recognition and Risk Analysis Hazard Recognition and Risk Analysis

Hazard Recognition and Risk Analysis 4/6/2017 Identifying Hazards Identify hazards before starting a task: What is involved in this task that can hurt me or my co-workers? How can I/we keep from being hurt while performing this task? Types of Hazards Unsafe conditions Unsafe acts (behaviors) Hazard Recognition and Risk Analysis Hazard Recognition and Risk Analysis

Hazard Recognition and Risk Analysis 4/6/2017 Assessing the Risks Surroundings Work, equipment and tools Likelihood and extent of harm – what is the risk code? Hazard Recognition and Risk Analysis Hazard Recognition and Risk Analysis

Developing a Safe Solution or Plan 4/6/2017 Developing a Safe Solution or Plan Can I eliminate the hazard? Can I minimize the risks? Do I need help? Is there a better time to do the work? Do others need to be informed? What specific PPE and tools are required? What lock out or permit is needed? Is there a JSA or reliable method/procedure I need to review? Hazard Recognition and Risk Analysis Hazard Recognition and Risk Analysis

What is the Safe Solution? 4/6/2017 What is the Safe Solution? Decide if someone could be immediately injured. If it is an emergency (Risk Code greater than 1) Talk to your supervisor and reach agreement on how to get the issue fixed as quickly as possible. If it is NOT an emergency …. Hazard Recognition and Risk Analysis Hazard Recognition and Risk Analysis

Not Sure of a Safe Process to Use? 4/6/2017 Not Sure of a Safe Process to Use? If the risk is beyond “Marginal” in severity and “Likely” or “Unlikely” to occur I need to contact my supervisor and/or the safety department Share my concerns – discuss at post-outage meetings, team meetings, etc. Act safely, Follow your solution/plan Hazard Recognition and Risk Analysis Hazard Recognition and Risk Analysis

Hazard Recognition and Risk Analysis 4/6/2017 Let’s Try the Process! View the picture and then… Identify the hazards Assess the risks Develop a safe solution or plan Hazard Recognition and Risk Analysis Hazard Recognition and Risk Analysis

Hazard Recognition and Risk Analysis 4/6/2017 Example Hazard Recognition and Risk Analysis Hazard Recognition and Risk Analysis

Hazard Recognition and Risk Analysis 4/6/2017 Risk Assessment … What hazards did you identify? What risk assessment code did you identify for those hazards? What safe solutions or plans did you come up with? Hazard Recognition and Risk Analysis Hazard Recognition and Risk Analysis

Review: Before and After 4/6/2017 Review: Before and After Prior to performing a task yourself Recognize - What is involved in this job that can hurt me or my co-workers? Reduce - How can I/we keep from being hurt while doing this job? After performing a task ask each other What was your assessment of the situation? What risks you identified? What were the identified controls? What can be shared with others? Share learnings at post outage meetings, team meetings, etc. Hazard Recognition and Risk Analysis Hazard Recognition and Risk Analysis

Injury Prevention Activities 4/6/2017 Injury Prevention Activities JSAs/Procedures Engineering/Design Training Housekeeping Inspections/Audits Safety meetings Participate in injury prevention activities on and off the job Hazard Recognition and Risk Analysis Hazard Recognition and Risk Analysis

What About the Hazards You Can’t Control? 4/6/2017 What About the Hazards You Can’t Control? Hazard Recognition and Risk Analysis Hazard Recognition and Risk Analysis

What About the Workplace Processes that Have Specific Controls? 4/6/2017 What About the Workplace Processes that Have Specific Controls? Hazard Recognition and Risk Analysis Hazard Recognition and Risk Analysis

Learning Objectives - How Did We Do? 4/6/2017 Learning Objectives - How Did We Do? After completing this training you will be able to: Discuss personal risk tolerance, what influences our decisions and how to assess what is acceptable risk Identify safety and health hazard types associated with a given job task Apply risk reduction methods to keep you safer Hazard Recognition and Risk Analysis Hazard Recognition and Risk Analysis

Summary and Evaluation 4/6/2017 Summary and Evaluation Ask for input Complete class evaluation Hazard Recognition and Risk Analysis Hazard Recognition and Risk Analysis