1. at Lewis Field Glenn Research Center 0530 Safety Directors Meeting Glenn Safety Office Manuel B. Dominguez March 6, 2001

2. at Lewis Field Glenn Research Center Content SOLAR Training VPP Implementation GSO Goals Mishap Prevention Fire Protection Issues DuPont Visit Metrics/Successes Lessons Learned

3. at Lewis Field Glenn Research Center SOLAR Training packages in SOLAR are OK. They do not meet Center needs because they cannot be modified with Center specific information. “ Safety for Supervisors” and “VPP” could be useful to meet initial training requirements. SOLAR must be part of the overall training strategy at the Center level.

4. at Lewis Field Glenn Research Center VPP Implementation Plan was developed and coordinated with OSHA in February 2001. The Executive Safety Board approved the Plan on 3/15/01. Plan includes separate processes for Plum Brook Station and the Main Facility. PBS schedule is being revised due to support contractor concerns. Main Facility’s is on schedule for implementation.

5. at Lewis Field Glenn Research Center Goals for 2002 Implement new Hazard Analysis Program and complete JHA. Create two new programs: –Office Safety –Fall Protection Implement DuPont Report’s Suggestions Maintain VPP Implementation Schedule

6. at Lewis Field Glenn Research Center Mishap Prevention Updated guidance in the Glenn Safety Manual on Mishap Reporting Expanded the use of the GSO Homepage to provide Mishap Prevention information. GSO sponsors several event through the year to keep the Safety message in the forefront of all employees –These include Safety Week, Health Fair, etc.

7. at Lewis Field Glenn Research Center Fire Protection Due to Airport Expansion, GRC in now part of the City of Brookpark. GSO is working with a new Fire Department and developing new response procedures 15 facilities will be relocated due to the Airport Expansion. Fire Protection is a key issue with each design.

8. at Lewis Field Glenn Research Center DuPont Visit Dupont Safety Services performed a review of our program August 2001 No area was rated World Class Two areas were rated Excellent Most areas were rated Skill or Awareness Level. Executive Safety Board is developing an improvement plan.

9. at Lewis Field Glenn Research Center 11/14/01 0530 9 Civil Service Lost Time Rate LTR = # of Lost Time Incidents x 200,000 / # of Hours Worked

10. at Lewis Field Glenn Research Center Successes Developed VPP Implementation Plan Established Safety Training Survey Process Recognized contributions of employees to the Safety Program throughout the year Increase awareness programs –Center Director’s Safety Bulletin –Published Improved Employee Safety Guide

11. at Lewis Field Glenn Research Center Lessons Learned Tasks need to be clearly defined and communicated to the personnel performing the work. Clutter and poor housekeeping will always cause problems. Changes to procedures should be published and communicated before they are implemented. Validate that repairs/upgrades are completed before re-staring operations. Ensure that control equipment is operational before beginning operations.

12. at Lewis Field Glenn Research Center Trends Over the past three years the primary personnel concern are falls. Presently GSO is evaluating training programs and other resources to address this concern. Some of the close calls are related to the Construction Safety Program. GSO is working with Construction Management to review and improve all processes to address this problem.