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Solving the Safety Puzzle

0 2016 Indiana Safety and Health Conference

While we’re waiting to start, write down your

answers to the following . . . .

1. Define safety (i.e. in terms of occupational /

industrial safety).

2. Identify the key components (attributes /

qualities) that must be in place in order to

have an effective safety (OHS) management

system.


Stephen W. Gerrard

IN Safety and Health Conference

March 23, 2016

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“If you don’t know where you’re

going, you might end up

someplace else.” Yogi Berra



Safety . . . The ability of an organization to produce

its products without causing harm to people,

property or the environment.

Key points:

Safety is not “compliance” to standards

Safety is a process “outcome” (i.e. it is the result

of something; i.e. a performance metric)

Safety can be excellent, good, average, mediocre

or poor . . . Depending on how well your

processes and management system are designed

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Occupational Health and Safety Management

System . . .

A set of interrelated elements that establish

and/or support occupational health and safety

policy and objectives, and mechanisms to

achieve those objectives in order to continually

improve occupational health and safety. - ANSI/AIHA Z10 Standard



Management System . . .

Set of interrelated elements used to establish

policy and objectives and to achieve those

objectives - OHSAS 18001 Standard

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Management System . . . simplified

The components and conditions that define or

impact a company’s business outcomes; e.g.

Vision; purpose

Business processes

Actions / inactions (Intended / Unintended)

Supplier inputs

Regulatory environment

Business climate; etc.



Let’s simplify it even further . . .

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People . . .

Senior Management (Leadership Team) Defines the management system

• Implements processes / practices

• Establishes goals / objectives

• Provides materials / resources

Establishes organizational culture

Workforce Produces the products

• Within the defined system



Effective Leadership provides . . .

Direction

Vision, Strategy, Plans, Objectives, Goals, etc.

Policies, Procedures, Rules, etc.

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Direction

Vision, Strategy, Plans, Objectives, Goals, etc.


Commitment

Involvement / Active engagement

Must be visible




Direction Vision, Strategy, Plans, Objectives, Goals, etc.


Commitment Involvement / Active engagement

Must be visible

Communication Open, Consistent

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Direction Vision, Strategy, Plans, Objectives, Goals, etc.


Commitment Involvement / Active engagement

Must be visible

Communication Open, Consistent (includes “listening”)

Inspiration Sets the Example, Encourages, Cares, Builds Relationships



A Productive Workforce . . .

Is competent

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Is competent

Is diligent and disciplined




Is competent


Is accountable for their actions

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Is competent



Owns what they do and say




Is competent



Owns what they do and say

Is motivated to be successful

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Controlled Processes . . .

Provide reliable and predictable outcomes





Are standardized

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Are standardized

Are customer-focused





Are standardized

Are customer-focused

Safety is integrated into the process

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Establishing organizational culture . . .

Leadership establishes the culture, whether intentionally or unintentionally



Products . . . (Outcomes / Results)

Competent and disciplined workforce

Safe behaviors

Safe equipment and physical conditions

Safe conditions

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Let’s make sure you can solve it . . .

I’ve given you the pieces of the puzzle . . .



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Your Toolbox . . .

Which toolbox is the right one?

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Tools for Achieving Safety Excellence . . .

Key Point: What is the purpose of the tool?



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