Performing Missions for America - Safely Monthly Safety Briefing January Northeast Region Mission-Oriented Safety

Performing Missions for America - Safely Mission-Oriented Safety January – Warehouse & Housekeeping Introduction Annual Safety Survey Focus on Unit Culture and Facilities Keep Clear Hazard Communications NFPA, Life Code 101…the Fire Marshall Uncovering Risks

Performing Missions for America - Safely Annual Safety Survey Attachment 1 of CAPR 62-1, 14 Apr 06 Revised –Historically a facility safety checklist –Now a questionnaire of unit safety culture Accomplish in January every year –Due to Wing and Region HQs IAW supplements Should contain data to support yes or no answers – provide examples, document results Commander and Safety Officer sign and submit

Performing Missions for America - Safely Unit Culture Leadership climate Following the rules…No rogue behavior! Accomplishing the mission –Successfully –Professionally The Continuum of Command Least Effective Most Effective Sustained, Consistent Behavior Ongoing, Personal Behavior Accountability and Follow-up Follow-up Phone Calls & Visits Verbal Support at Staff Mtgs Sign Directives: Ops Instrs, Policies, Supps

Performing Missions for America - Safely Focus on Facilities General Good Condition and Repair –Most Office Mishaps: Slips, Trips, Falls –No splintered wood, broken tile, loose carpet, pitted concrete –Non-skid applied to slick walking surfaces –No rust, broken handrails, steps, doors, etc. –Load bearing surfaces certified and clearly marked (lbs/sq ft limit) –No exposed wiring, ensure proper signage/placards for danger areas No Accumulation of Dirt, Debris, Fluids Office Equip – pedestal chairs should have 5 feet/casters –Other ergonomic considerations: Reaching, repetitive tasks Rain gutters: Functional/prevent pooling water Office worker traffic patterns – high risk intersections, blind corners, opening doors

Performing Missions for America - Safely Keep Clear Exit doors…do not block Aisles and hallways…do not block Stairs…do not block Under stairs…no storage Utility rooms (circuit breaker panels, etc) –Do not obstruct access to these areas Fire escapes…operable (check regularly)

Performing Missions for America - Safely Hazard Communications Control chemicals used in operations Material Data Safety Sheets Do not store flammables Do not allow unlabeled containers Do not stockpile chemicals –Only enough to use in a reasonable period of time Make sure personnel know hazards and first aid for each chemical…use personal protective equipment (goggles, gloves, splash apron, etc)

Performing Missions for America - Safely Fire Safety Occupancy Limits – approved and clearly posted! Marked Exits Clear Paths to Exits –Marked on floor or lighted signs visible for all Accommodate Disabled Visitors –May not have special needs members…consider visitors, parents, special events accommodations, etc. Flammable Materials –Permanently installed, seasonal decorations, storage areas Heat Sources –Keep away from curtains, other flammables, auto shut-off, etc. Fire Extinguishers – charged, inspected, clearly marked

Performing Missions for America - Safely Uncovering Risks (Examples) Throughout the Interior (regular intervals, ongoing) –Carpets- Electrical Wiring- Handrails –Walking Sfc- Hot pipes- Stairs –Lighting- Walls (Gen Con)- Shelves Around the Exterior (regular intervals, ongoing) –Sidewalks- Doors- Accumulations (ice, water) –Lighting- Roof- Grounds (holes, poison ivy) –Handrails- Gutters- Animals/Insects (nests) Mitigate; temporary…mark until fixed permanently –If tenant, then communicate hazards to landlord to fix

Performing Missions for America - Safely Summary Mission-Oriented Safety –January is the month for Housekeeping Concentrate on tasks associated with annual safety survey –Unit culture and facility safety…unit meetings –Also applies to mission bases Communicate the Safety Message Always Vigilant! for Hazards and Risk