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Essential actions of a safety leader

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Mentor
Motivate
Monitor

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Goals of corporate culture

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Workers hold safety as a value and not just a priority
Take responsibility for their own safety and others
Are willing to act on their own sense of responsibility

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Sources of h&s responsibilities

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H&S program
Safety team
Safety tasks

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Levels of legislation

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Federal
Provincial and territorial
Municipal

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Federal

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TDG
Canada criminal code
H&S regulations
Hazardous products act and regulations

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Provincial

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Ohs act regulations and code
Safety codes act
Building code
Safety act

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Municipal

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Noise control
Waste management
Dangerous goods routes
Community standards

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Ohs act

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Permits government to legally regulate an area
Assigns obligations to people or organizations
Allows government to create regulations and code

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Ohs regulations and code

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Assigns specific responsibilities to individuals
Describes action taken by individuals
Outlines specific procedures to be followed
Adopts standards from other organizations

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Obligation of supervisors

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Ensure they are competent
Take all precautions to protect the h&s of workers
Ensure compliance with ohs
Comply with act, regulations and code
Report unsafe work site conditions

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Obligations of employers

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Ensure h&s of workers
Workers are aware of their rights and duties
No workers are subjected to or participate in violence or harassment
Supervised by someone who is competent
Workers are adequately trained
Cooperate with jhsc

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Obligations of workers

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Take reasonable care to protect their h&s
Cooperate with the er and supervisor to protect h&s
Use all ppe and devices
Report unsafe or harmful acts or conditions

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Regulatory law

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Focused on public welfare
Applies strict liability
Allows for due diligence defence
Uses some combination of regulations codes or rules

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Strict liability

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The burden of proof is on a person to prove innocence if charged

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Due diligence

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All the things a reasonable person would have done to try to avoid or prevent something from happening

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Factors in due diligence

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Foreseeability
Preventabilty
Control

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Basic rights

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Right to know
Right to participate
Right to refuse

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Formal hazard assessments

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Identification of hazards associated with every position/job task identified in a company’s organizational chart

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Review formal hazard assessments

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Annually
When a process changes
After an incident
When new work is introduced

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Formal hazard assessment uses

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Identify hazards associated with each job in the company
Risk rank those hazards and select controls

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Site specific hazard assessments

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Identification. Of hazards at a specific work site or area

Used multiple times a day

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Site specific hazard assessment uses

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To identify and assess hazards before a worker or crew starts work for the day

Risk ranking may not be required as all identified hazards have to be eliminated or controlled before work starts for the day or shift

Used as a source of information for toolbox talks and safety meetings

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Supervisor obligations for hazard assessments

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Advise workers of all hazards that may impact their health and safety
Ensure that workers are aware of and using f the correct hazard controls
Report all unsafe or harmful acts and conditions to the employer

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Formal hazard assessment steps

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Figure out what people do
List all tasks associated with jobs
Identify h&s hazards
Rank hazards according to risk
Find ways to eliminate or control hazards
Implement controls
Communicate the hazards and controls to employees
Review and revise as needed

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Site specific hazard assessment model
List tasks Identify h&s hazards Eliminate or control hazards Communicate hazards and follow controls Repeat process of change in conditions
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4 factors of hazards
People Equipment Materials Environment
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Hazard
What needs to be eliminated or controlled
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Outcome
What could happen if the hazard is not eliminated or controlled
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Physical hazards
Ergonomics Repetitive motions Vibrations Noise Poor lifting Violence Poor surfaces Radiological Working at heights Working around PME Working alone Extreme weather
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Chemical hazards
Chemical releases Fumes Vapours Gases Waste products
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Biological hazards
Viruses Fungi/moulds Bacteria Bodily fluids Pandemics/influenza Animal/pet waste
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Psychological hazards
Harassment Stress Fatigue Shirt work Work life conflict Operational changes
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Safety hazards
Potential to cause immediate injury or damage
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Health hazards
Potential to cause an acute or chronic condition, illness or disease
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Safety hazards are
Poor ergonomics Repetitive motions Vibrations Poor lighting Violence Poor surface Radiological Working at heights Working around PMe Working alone Chemical releases Fatigue Operational changes
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Health hazards are
Noise Extreme weather Fumes Vapours Gases Waste products Viruses Fungi Moulds Bacteria Bodily fluids Pandemics Influenza Animal and pet waste Harassment Stress Shift work Work life conflict
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Hierarchy of controls
Engineering Administrative PPE
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Engineering control
Mechanical lift Ventilation Automation Fans and filters Barriers Guard rails Two hand controls Fatigue mats Lock out system
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Administration controls
Safe job procedures Safe job practices Safe work permits Orientation Otj Job rotations Calibration Safety training
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PPE controls
Hard hat Gloves Footwear Toe caps Fall protection Respirator Face shield
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Components of an inspection program
Inspection policy Inspection procedures applicable forms
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Inspection should examine
People Material Equipment Environment Actions taking place
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Purpose of safety inspection
Identify existing and potential hazards Determine causes of hazards Monitor hazard controls Develop and recommend corrective actions Assess h&s compliance
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Informal inspections
Help to keep small problems from becoming major ones
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Informal inspection follow up actions
Conduct toolbox talks Stopping the use of equipment Correcting worker actions or coaching workers Meeting with senior management
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Formal inspections
Documented planned Inspections
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Types of formal inspections
Periodic - regular intervals Irregular - irregular intervals Focused - specific area of a worksite General - conducted in general areas assumed to be non hazardous
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Formal inspection process
Plan the inspection Conduct the inspection Complete the report Monitor corrective actions
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Plan the inspection
Review company policy procedures and forms Determine inspection team Review legislation and standards Ensure appropriate training Review operator manuals Plan inspection route Review previous inspection reports
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Conduct the inspection
Wear PPE Be methodical take pictures take notes Look at different angles Try not to disrupt normal work activities Discuss hazards
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Things to look for in an inspection
Critical equipment parts Any structural functional and ventilation problems Vehicles and equipment PPE Housekeeping Signs and barricades ERP Compliance
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Complete inspection
Include what was inspected Be as detailed as possible Include photos Identify substandard acts Risk rank hazards Develop smart corrective actions Include target dates Consider who will be receiving copies of the report Include plan for monitoring the controls and corrective measures
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Inspection report is complete when management signs off
True
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Submit inspection report within 24-72 hours
True
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Main reason for incident investigation
Prevention
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Simplified investigation process
Secure the scene Collect evidence Analyze causes Write report
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Secure the scene
Protect yourself Identify the loss Classify the incident
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Collect evidence
Position people parts paper Put witnesses at ease Ask open ended questions
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Analyze the causes
Direct - worker level Basic - supervisor level Root - management level
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Direct causes
Worker level Substandard practices and conditions
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Basic causes
Supervisory level Personal factors or job/system factors
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Root causes
Management level Management failure to establish and or maintain. System or standards
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Direct cause - Substandard practices
Worker level Failing to identify hazards Failing to use PPE Failing to follow policy Talking to communicate Failing to warn Horseplay Under the influence of Improper loading Improper lifting
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Direct causes - substandard conditions
Worker level Inadequate PPE Inadequate guards Poor housekeeping Inadequate information Noise exposure Presence of harmful materials Poor weather conditions Inadequate communications
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Basic cause - personal factors
Supervisor level Lack of knowledge Improper motivation Physical or physiological stress Inadequate mental capacity Inadequate physical or physiological capability Mental or psychological stress
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Basic cause - job/system factors
Inadequate supervision Abuse or misuse Increase in wear and tear Inadequate maintenance Inadequate tools or equipment Inadequate Engineering Inadequate work standards Inadequate purchasing
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Root causes
Management level Failure to establish and or maintain standards
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Hierarchy of controls
Engineering includes substitution Administrative PPE Combination
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3 types of training
Orientation On the job Ongoing
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Types of orientation
General safety orientation Site specific orientation
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Competent
Adequately qualified Suitably trained Sufficient experience to work with minimal or no supervision
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Direct supervision
Be done by a competent worker Must be done personally and visually Must be able to communicate readily and clearly with the worker
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On the job training
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