Pre-Meeting Notes Remember to review the notes section of the
presentation prior to presenting Review GPS data Scorecard who is
leading and what are the opportunities Give a thank you to the best
drivers Significant violations such as speeding over 10 MPH need to
be addressed Begin the meeting with Does anyone one have examples
of Stop the job? Does anyone have any safety concerns? Review
significant company incidents Use them to engage in a
conversation
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Hearing Loss Can you imagine not being able to: Hear music?
Listen to the sounds of nature? Hear your children's laughter? Can
you imagine being afflicted with uncomfortable ringing or abnormal
sounds that interfere with sleep?
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The Impact Of Noise Interferes with communication Causes
fatigue Distracts and irritates Reduces morale and efficiency CDL
HOLDERS: -Are you willing to risk your license? -FHWA requires CDL
holders to maintain good hearing.
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How can I judge sound levels? Feel the need to shout in order
to be heard 3 feet away sound levels are approaching 85 dBA
Equipment is tagged or marked as a Noise Hazard Ringing, buzzing or
whistling is noticed immediately after a period of exposure Please
report this to EHS so we can ensure we are not over exposing
ourselves to noise.
Signs of Hearing Loss Failing to catch words in speech Ringing
in ears Shouting without realizing it Having trouble understanding
high frequency sounds in speech
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Reducing Noise Eliminate or reduce the noise at the source
Decrease exposure by increasing distance from the noise Take breaks
in quiet areas Use hearing protection (even when not required)
around loud equipment.
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Hearing Protection Foam Plugs High Noise Reduction Rating (NRR)
Expandable foam One size fits all Comfortable to most More
difficult to insert Insert with clean hands Disposable
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Inserting Plugs
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Proper fit
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Hearing Protection Pre-Formed and Banded Plugs Lower NRR
Pre-formed to fit ear Flexible rubber Uncomfortable to some Inspect
and clean Replace when hard or damaged
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Hearing Protection Ear Muffs Variety of NRR Foam filled
cushions Hard to get good seal Uncomfortable to some Work well with
foam plugs Replace when stiff or worn
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Hearing Loss is Entirely Preventable People would pay more
attention to hearing loss if it caused a lot of physical pain
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Its Really Pretty Simple Wear this now... or wear this
later!
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A new year Happy New Year to all of you! To meet our goal this
year we will need to stay focused on safety, have frequent
discussions about expectations, and keep vigilant against
complacency. Each of us must take the time to do each job as if we
could be injured. Most importantly, each of us must take the time
to watch out for our Rain for Rent team members. So many times in
2014 did we sigh about an injury that took place because someone
chose not to step up and stop the job. I want to take a moment and
recount how we started last year. By the tenth of January we had
three team members injured slipping on ice. Although we set an
expectation of using traction devices, some chose not to use them
and yet others chose to walk on by. As leaders, coworkers, and
family, we chose to walk on by. By the end of the month, five team
members had been injured, including one who fractured his arm. Yet
we did not learn and as we entered into February, we again were
injured when another team member slipped on the ice not using
traction devices, while others chose to walk on by. Injuries to the
Rain for Rent family of any sort are painful to each of us and how
many of us continued to walk on by? Were these injuries
preventable? For each of us who has walked past a hazard, walked
past an unsafe act, who was counting on someone else or luck to
prevent the injury, each one of us must share in the responsibility
of our team member being injured. A leader is someone who
influences behavior and when we choose to walk by an unsafe act, we
accept the responsibility of the outcome regardless of title. As a
highlight in our safety, last year we achieved a month where zero
team members were injured. This was a both a first and a
significant step in achieving our goals. There is no doubt in my
mind that we can not only meet this record, but we as a team can
set a new record in 2015. The new year presents us with new
opportunities. Each and every one of us has the responsibility to
Stop the Job. Stay vigilant, keep your head on a swivel, take care
of each other, and go home each night the way you came to work. Day
by day. No one gets hurt on my shift today! Happy New Year to all
of you and your families, Kelly George Vice President EHS