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DESIGNING & DESIGNING & IMPLEMENTING SITE IMPLEMENTING SITE SAFETY PROGRAMSSAFETY PROGRAMS

Frank MartinFrank MartinCustodial Training SpecialistCustodial Training Specialist

(301) 562-1737(301) [email protected]@emcmgmt.com

DESIGNING & IMPLEMENTING DESIGNING & IMPLEMENTING SITE SAFETY PROGRAMSSITE SAFETY PROGRAMS

Four Reasons to be Careful @ WorkFour Reasons to be Careful @ Work• We have a responsibility to We have a responsibility to ourselvesourselves not to not to

get injured.get injured.• We have a responsibility to our We have a responsibility to our familyfamily; when ; when

we are injured, we can’t provide.we are injured, we can’t provide.• There is a responsibility to our There is a responsibility to our co-workersco-workers; ;

our actions our actions must notmust not endanger them. endanger them.• We have a responsibility to our We have a responsibility to our companycompany. .

Employee injury has a negative impact on Employee injury has a negative impact on productivity. productivity.


The Policy Manual is located on the The Policy Manual is located on the EMC Intranet (EMC Intranet (www.emcnet.bizwww.emcnet.biz))

Volume III, Maintenance, Section F, Volume III, Maintenance, Section F, Safety is the cornerstone for your Safety is the cornerstone for your Site Safety Program.Site Safety Program.

Every member of your staff should Every member of your staff should be provided with an updated copy.be provided with an updated copy.


Review and document all chapters of Review and document all chapters of “Section F, Safety”, with all new “Section F, Safety”, with all new hires prior to their initial job hires prior to their initial job assignment. You can either do assignment. You can either do Cold Cold StressStress for the winter months or for the winter months or Heat Heat StressStress for the summer months. for the summer months.

All chapters of “Section F, Safety” All chapters of “Section F, Safety” are to be reviewed annually.are to be reviewed annually.


Document every safety training Document every safety training session, noting the date, attendees session, noting the date, attendees (recommend signatures & printed (recommend signatures & printed names), subject covered, manner of names), subject covered, manner of training & name of the trainer.training & name of the trainer.

These documents should be kept in These documents should be kept in your “Safety File” & always available your “Safety File” & always available for review.for review.


EACH PROPERTY SHOULD PERFORM “JOB EACH PROPERTY SHOULD PERFORM “JOB HAZARD ANALYSIS”HAZARD ANALYSIS”

Regulatory RequirementsRegulatory Requirements• No current OSHA standardNo current OSHA standard• OSHA provides guidelines on Job hazard OSHA provides guidelines on Job hazard

AnalysisAnalysis• It is also referred to as Job Safety AnalysisIt is also referred to as Job Safety Analysis• OSHA is likely to review your hazard OSHA is likely to review your hazard

assessment programassessment program


What is Job Hazard AnalysisWhat is Job Hazard Analysis• Method of identifying hazardsMethod of identifying hazards• Means of breaking the process downMeans of breaking the process down• System for employees to easily System for employees to easily

understand hazardsunderstand hazards


Job Hazard AnalysisJob Hazard Analysis• Involve your employees. A Job Hazard Analysis Involve your employees. A Job Hazard Analysis

is a total team effort. It is very important to is a total team effort. It is very important to involve your employees in the hazard analysis involve your employees in the hazard analysis process. They have the unique understanding process. They have the unique understanding of the job, and this knowledge is invaluable for of the job, and this knowledge is invaluable for finding hazards. Involving employees will help finding hazards. Involving employees will help minimize oversights, ensure a quality analysis minimize oversights, ensure a quality analysis and get workers to “buy in” to the solutions and get workers to “buy in” to the solutions because they will share ownership in the safety because they will share ownership in the safety program.program.


Why perform Job Hazard Analysis?Why perform Job Hazard Analysis?• Identify existing hazardsIdentify existing hazards• Identify potential hazardsIdentify potential hazards• Prioritize corrective actionsPrioritize corrective actions• Reduce and/or eliminate hazardsReduce and/or eliminate hazards


Benefits of Job Hazard AnalysisBenefits of Job Hazard Analysis• Reduces injuriesReduces injuries• Reduces absenteeismReduces absenteeism• Increases productivityIncreases productivity• Increases moraleIncreases morale• Protects employeesProtects employees• Assists in standard-specific compliance, Assists in standard-specific compliance,

i.e., PPEi.e., PPE


How Jobs Are Selected for Job Hazard How Jobs Are Selected for Job Hazard AnalysisAnalysis• Jobs with high accident & injury ratesJobs with high accident & injury rates• Close callsClose calls• Jobs with procedure or process changesJobs with procedure or process changes• All other jobsAll other jobs


Inspections to Identify HazardsInspections to Identify Hazards• General InspectionGeneral Inspection

ComprehensiveComprehensive Wall-to-wallWall-to-wall

• Special InspectionSpecial Inspection TargetedTargeted Specific to exposureSpecific to exposure Based on facility operationsBased on facility operations

• Formal ToursFormal Tours Daily, weekly, monthlyDaily, weekly, monthly Maintenance &production reviewsMaintenance &production reviews


OSHA Guidelines for InspectionsOSHA Guidelines for Inspections• List departments & operations involvedList departments & operations involved• List & describe operational activitiesList & describe operational activities• Assign inspection datesAssign inspection dates• Sequence the inspection routeSequence the inspection route• Identify & instruct follow-up Identify & instruct follow-up

assignmentsassignments


Area Hazard ChecklistsArea Hazard Checklists• EvaluateEvaluate

EquipmentEquipment ProceduresProcedures PersonnelPersonnel


Elements of an OperationElements of an Operation• Start-upStart-up• OperationOperation• ShutdownShutdown


Steps in Performing a Job Hazard Steps in Performing a Job Hazard AnalysisAnalysis• Step 1-Break down the jobStep 1-Break down the job• Step 2-Identify the hazardsStep 2-Identify the hazards• Step 3-Evaluate the hazardsStep 3-Evaluate the hazards• Step 4-Recommend safe procedures & Step 4-Recommend safe procedures &

protection measuresprotection measures• Step 5- Revise the Job hazard AnalysisStep 5- Revise the Job hazard Analysis


Breaking Down the JobBreaking Down the Job• List each job step in order of occurrenceList each job step in order of occurrence• Describe each actionDescribe each action• Examine each step for hazardsExamine each step for hazards• Conduct a “what if” scenario for each Conduct a “what if” scenario for each

stepstep


Hazards to Focus OnHazards to Focus On• ImpactImpact• PenetrationPenetration• Harmful airborne contaminantsHarmful airborne contaminants• Repetitive motionRepetitive motion• HeatHeat• CompressionCompression• Chemical ExposureChemical Exposure


Identifying HazardsIdentifying Hazards• Sharp edgesSharp edges• Employee jewelryEmployee jewelry• Potential for being caught betweenPotential for being caught between• Worker posture/balanceWorker posture/balance• Hazardous movementsHazardous movements• ““Struck by” hazardsStruck by” hazards• Environmental hazardsEnvironmental hazards


Evaluating HazardsEvaluating Hazards• What PPE is available?What PPE is available?• Has worker been trained?Has worker been trained?• Is the worker positioned properly?Is the worker positioned properly?• Is lockout/tagout used?Is lockout/tagout used?• What is the flow of work?What is the flow of work?• What are the sources of chemicals, What are the sources of chemicals,

noise, etc.?noise, etc.?• Are slips, trips or falls a possibility?Are slips, trips or falls a possibility?


Control Method HierarchyControl Method Hierarchy• Proper remedial method order:Proper remedial method order:

Engineering controlsEngineering controls Administrative controlsAdministrative controls Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)


When a Job Hazard Analysis Is When a Job Hazard Analysis Is RevisedRevised• When an accident or injury occursWhen an accident or injury occurs• When the job changesWhen the job changes• After a close callAfter a close call• Following an employee complaintFollowing an employee complaint• Per a scheduled review, i.e., annuallyPer a scheduled review, i.e., annually


What Is Ergonomics?What Is Ergonomics?• Science of fitting jobs to the people who Science of fitting jobs to the people who

do themdo them• Goal is to reduce work-related Goal is to reduce work-related

musculoskeletal disorder (MSD) when musculoskeletal disorder (MSD) when their jobs require repetitive reaching, their jobs require repetitive reaching, bending, lifting, using force, work with bending, lifting, using force, work with vibrating equipment & doing other vibrating equipment & doing other repetitive motionsrepetitive motions

• OSHA StandardOSHA Standard


What Are Musculoskeletal Disorders What Are Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSDs)?(MSDs)?• MusclesMuscles• NervesNerves• TendonsTendons• LigamentsLigaments• JointsJoints• Spinal discsSpinal discs


Common MSDsCommon MSDs• Carpel tunnel syndromeCarpel tunnel syndrome• TendinitisTendinitis• Trigger fingerTrigger finger• Raynaud’s syndromeRaynaud’s syndrome• DeQuervain's diseaseDeQuervain's disease• Carpet layers’ kneeCarpet layers’ knee• Herniated spinal discHerniated spinal disc• Low back painLow back pain


Signs of MSDsSigns of MSDs• Less strength for grippingLess strength for gripping• Less range of motionLess range of motion• Loss of muscle functionLoss of muscle function• Inability to do everyday tasksInability to do everyday tasks


Common Symptoms of MSDsCommon Symptoms of MSDs• Painful joints such as wrists, shoulders, Painful joints such as wrists, shoulders,

forearms, kneesforearms, knees• Pain, tingling, numbness in hands or feetPain, tingling, numbness in hands or feet• Shooting pain in arms or legsShooting pain in arms or legs• Swelling, inflammation, burning Swelling, inflammation, burning

sensationsensation• Fingers or toes turning whiteFingers or toes turning white• Back or neck pain or stiffnessBack or neck pain or stiffness


Report Signs or Symptoms of MSDsReport Signs or Symptoms of MSDs• Permanent disability may result if not Permanent disability may result if not

reported earlyreported early• Employer is required to respond Employer is required to respond

promptly to a report of MSDspromptly to a report of MSDs• Report signs or symptoms of MSDs to Report signs or symptoms of MSDs to

your Supervisor or HRyour Supervisor or HR• Report MSD hazards to your SupervisorReport MSD hazards to your Supervisor


RepetitionRepetition• Same motion over & over puts stress on Same motion over & over puts stress on

muscles & tendonsmuscles & tendons• How often the movement is repeatedHow often the movement is repeated• Speed of the movementSpeed of the movement• Number of muscles involvedNumber of muscles involved• Required force Required force


Forceful ExertionsForceful Exertions• Amount of physical effort required to Amount of physical effort required to

perform a taskperform a task• Effort needed to control equipment or Effort needed to control equipment or

toolstools• Type of gripType of grip• Weight of objectWeight of object• Body postureBody posture• Type & duration of the taskType & duration of the task


Awkward PosturesAwkward Postures• ReachingReaching• TwistingTwisting• BendingBending• KneelingKneeling• SquattingSquatting• Working overheadWorking overhead• Holding fixed positionsHolding fixed positions


Contact StressContact Stress• Pressing your body against a hard or Pressing your body against a hard or

sharp objectsharp object• Puts pressure on nerves, tendons & Puts pressure on nerves, tendons &

blood vesselsblood vessels• Allowing your wrists to rest on the Allowing your wrists to rest on the

keyboard when typingkeyboard when typing• Holding tools with hard handlesHolding tools with hard handles


VibrationVibration• SandersSanders• GrindersGrinders• ChippersChippers• RoutersRouters• DrillsDrills• SawsSaws


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