1. Nueces County Risk Management

2.  You will be able to:  Understand you are responsible for safety  Provide a clear definition of safety attitude  Think about safety in all work situations  Teach and talk about safety  Model safety

3.  Prevents injuries  Keeps the company OSHA compliant  Prepares for the unexpected  Improves work environment and morale

4.  Safety is priority ONE  Safety as a core value

5.  Think about safety  Talk about safety  Work safely  Safety as a habit  Safety part of your character

6.  Management  Safety Manager  Supervisor  You

7.  Provide a safe environment  Provide safety equipment  Teach children safety  Lead by example

8.  Show concern for others  Stay informed about safety  Follow safety rules and procedures  Identify hazards  Stay healthy, fit, and focused

9.  Complacency  Carelessness  Recklessness  Fatigue

10.  If there are any questions about the definition of a safety attitude, developing safety as a core value, or your responsibility for safety?  Contact:  Supervisor  Department Loss Control Rep.  Risk Management Dept.

11.  Consider the hazards  Wear PPE  Inspect machines and equipment  Get training  Follow lockout/tagout procedures  Perform maintenance only if authorized

12.  Consider your back  Utilize material- handling aids  Evaluate the load and clear the path  Use PPE  Lift properly

13.  Consider the hazards  Read the label or MSDS  Wear PPE  Follow storage and handling procedures  Dispose of properly

14.  Requires initiative and responsibility  Prevents injuries  Prevents fires  Ensures access to evacuation routes and emergency equipment

15.  Fire extinguisher locations  Emergency exits  First Aid and CPR  AED Locations  Bomb Threats  Active Shooter

16.  Home projects  Automobile safety  Sports activities  Safety officer for your children Many home injuries could be prevented by applying the same safety used at work!

17.  Learn about PPE, machine guarding, working with chemicals, evacuation routes  Learn safe operating and working procedures  Ask questions or suggest additional training  Conduct training

18.  Any questions about how a person with a safety attitude is always thinking about safety?

19.  Discuss safety hazards  Provide safety suggestions and report hazards  Initiate safety discussions

20.  Teach others about safety hazards  Teach others about PPE  Teach about safe operating procedures  Stop unsafe acts IMMEDIATELY

21.  Discuss safety hazards  Teach safe procedures  Encourage safe behavior and use of PPE  Discuss emergency plans  SET THE EXAMPLE

22.  Wear PPE  Inspect equipment, machinery, and chemical labels  Follow safe operating procedures  Understand workplace hazards  Be involved with safety meetings or the safety committee

23.  Compliment others for following safe working procedures & practices  Compliment others for wearing PPE  Put a stop to horseplay & dangerous behavior  Tell Supervisor/Work Leader about unsafe conditions, procedures, or acts  Enforce a culture of SAFETY

24.  Get plenty of sleep  Eat nutritious meals  Start a stretching and exercising program  Manage stress  Avoid drugs and alcohol  Attend the Nueces County monthly “Wellness Luncheons”

25.  Any questions about how a person with a safety attitude talks and walks safety?

26.  Make safety a value  Safety is your responsibility  Learn to assess and correct hazards  Talk and teach safety  Model your safety attitude

27. If you have further questions please contact the Risk Management Department:  Risk Manager: Lance Esswein lance.esswein@co.nueces.tx.us  Emergency & Risk Management Specialist, Martha Sanchez martha.sanchez@co.nueces.tx.us  Phone: 361-888-0401  FAX: 361-888-0403