“ SURVIVAL GUIDE FOR EHS MANAGERS.”LOUIS BURNEY BAGGETT, CHMM, CSP

ASSE PDC 2014

MY EHS WORLD• Marine Cargo Terminal• Rail yard • Warehousing• Truck & Train Loading• Chemical Safety• HR Responsibilities• Security

OSHA EPA

DOT

FRA DOL

USCG

SURVIVAL (DEPT. OF THE ARMY FIELD MANUAL)• Size up the situation• Undue haste makes waste• Remember where you are• Vanquish fear and panic• Improvise• Value living• Act like the natives• Live by your wits, but for now Learn Basic Skills

KNOW THE ENEMIES(HAZARDS).

• Falls• Struck By• Electrical• Railcar Movements• Engulfment• Chemical Exposures

• Drugs in the Workplace• Workplace Violence• River conditions• Hypothermia• Heat Illnesses• Machines

THE BEGINNING OF EHS SURVIVAL

• Good hiring practices.• Background checks and references.• Interviews• Physicals and drug testing. • 30-90 Day Probationary Periods.• Train supervisors to mentor new hires.• New Hire Training (Company and OSHA Specific).

BOOTS ON THE GROUND

• Observe the workplace frequently.• Understand each job and the hazards involved.• Know your workers!• “To be respected, you must first respect others.”• Earn trust and not fear.• Learn to listen with your eyes.

SOME OF THE BEST ADVICE I’VE RECEIVED OR READ• “ Be Helpful!” J. Meyer• “ Always make your boss look good.” R. Hyink• “ Qualities Employees Like in their Managers.”

• Honesty• Involves Workers• Respects employees• Says, “ Thank You!”• Champions continuous improvement

• Basics of Safety and Health by Neville C. Thompkins.. Pages 192-193. NSC Press 2001

THE HARDEST THINGS I’VE HAD TO DO.

• Trips to the Emergency Room with injured workers.• Facing hostile employees.• Expert witness in wrongful death cases.• Corporate witness for silicosis and other respiratory cases.• Facing OSHA in Contested Cases.• Firing workers for drug abuse or unsafe practices.

DOING THE RIGHT THING IS NOT ALWAYS EASY• Know your rights and responsibilities under law.• If you can’t sleep at night, fix the problem.• Develop your safety mantra!

• Firm• Fair• Consistent

• Choose your battles and timing well!

BUILD CREDIBILITY IN YOUR FIELD

• Certified Safety Professional• Certified Hazardous Materials Manager• OSHA Outreach Trainer• National Safety Council Trainer• Community Emergency Response Team• Mentor the young people walking in your footsteps!

STAY CONNECTED

• American Society of Safety Engineers• American Industrial Hygiene Association• National Safety Council• Gateway Society of Hazardous Materials Managers• St. Louis University School of Public Health• Safety Council of Greater St. Louis

SURVIVAL KIT

EHS • Have a kit• Get training• Have a plan• Practice

FIRST AID

YOUR KIT

• Regulatory expertise• Human psychology • “Do unto workers, as you would have them do unto you.”• Certification as a professional.• Practice your Code of Ethics.• Never quit learning!

TACTICAL SAFETY

• Definition:• “ of, relating to, or used for a specific plan that is created to achieve a

particular goal in war, politics, etc.” Merriam-Webster • “ adroit in planning or maneuvering to accomplish a purpose.”

Merriam-Webster

• Practical in that it works and is not merely theoretical.

TACTICS OF SAFETY MANAGEMENT

• Understand the hazards of the workplace.• Understand your workers(troops).• Educate to their level of ability and comprehension.• Practice according to a planned curriculum.• Sharpen their skill levels by constant training and reinforcement.• Mean what you say, but don’t be mean in saying it.• Defeat injuries and illnesses before they defeat you!

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MASTER THE TRIANGLE

Safe Conditions & Behaviors

Risk Taking

Incident

First Aid & Doctor Cases

D.A.R.T.

Disability

Death

Costs

Civil, Criminal, Tort Liabilities.

Long-term Costs

Worker Comp Costs

Medical Costs

Physical Damage

Unsafe Behaviors

Maximum Profit , Performance

OSHA, NIOSH, NFPA, NEC, AIHA, EPA, DOT

SURVIVE AND THRIVE THROUGH EHS

• Protecting workers, communities, businesses and the environment.

• Professional associations and friendships.• Prepare the future leaders for a safer world.• Practical and tactical from start to finish.• Prepare to WIN!

BOOKS ARE YOUR FRIENDS

• Basics of Safety and Health. Neville C. Tompkins. National Safety Council.

• Safety Made Easy. A Checklist Approach to OSHA Compliance. John R. Grubbs and Sean M. Nelson. Government Institutes. www.govinstpress.com.