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Moderator: Stacy Rose, CSP
Stacy is a certified professional with 16 years’ experience in workplace safety. Stacy holds a
bachelor’s in industrial engineering and a master’s in safety engineering with a specialty in
ergonomics. Stacy spent four years in the field as a Texas Mutual safety services consultant.
Today, she supervises our new safety services support center.
Meet Today’s Webinar Team
Presenter: David Wylie
David Wylie spent 13 years telling Texas Mutual’s story as part of the company’s corporate
communications team. Last summer, he accepted a newly created technical writer position
in the safety services department. David holds a bachelor’s of communication in journalism
from Southwest Texas State University and the OSHA 10-hour general industry certification,
Safety Inspections: Uncovering the Hazards that Lead to Injuries
Agenda
1. The true costs of workplace injuries
2. Employee engagement tips
3. Hazard identification strategies
Human Costs of On-the-Job Injuries
Monetary Costs of On-the-Job Injuries
Direct costs • Workers’ comp benefits to injured worker
• Texas Mutual covers
Indirect costs • Filing a claim
• Repairing damaged equipment
• Making up for lost production
• Up to 4X higher than direct costs
• Come out of your pocket
Hazard ID: A Shared Responsibility
How to engage employees:
Communicate with them
Involve “fresh set of eyes”
Encourage hazard reporting
Form a safety committee
Inspect the workplace
Conduct job hazard analyses (JHA)
Review safety and health information
Incident investigations
Claim reviews
Hazard ID Strategies
Workplace Inspections: When?
On a varying schedule
Before each shift
When hazards change
When personnel changes
When someone gets injured
Workplace Inspections: What?
Mechanical hazards:
Damaged hand tools
Unguarded pinch points
Unguarded power transmission devices
Workplace Inspections: What?
Chemical hazards:
Mislabeled chemicals
Untrained employees
Hazard Communication Standard
Improperly stored chemicals
Workplace Inspections: What?
Biological hazards:
Viral/bacterial agents
Contact with animals
Contact with insects
Contact with plants
Workplace Inspections: What?
Electrical hazards:
Missing grounds on power tools or office equipment
Faulty wiring
Damaged power cords
Workplace Inspections: What?
Physical hazards:
Poor housekeeping
Extreme temperatures
Noise
Ergonomic issues
Job Hazard Analysis (JHA): What?
A job hazard analysis is a technique that focuses on job tasks as a way to identify hazards before they occur. It focuses on the relationship between the worker, the task, the tools, and the work environment.
JHA: General Tips
Pick the right observer
Explain the purpose
Observe workers in their environment
JHA: How?
Step 1: Prioritize JHAs:
Dangerous jobs
New jobs
Significantly changed jobs
Complex jobs
JHA: How?
Step 2: Break the job down into steps:
Keep them in order
Don’t get too general
Don’t get too specific
Keep it to 10 steps or fewer if possible
JHA: How to Change a Tire
Break the job into steps Identify potential hazards Select preventive measures
Park the vehicle
Remove spare tire, tool kit
Pry off hub cap, loosen lug bolts
Step 3: Identify potential hazards:
Mechanical
Chemical
Biological
Physical
Electrical
JHA: How?
JHA: How?
Sample questions:
Can any body part get caught in or between objects?
Can the worker make harmful contact with moving objects?
Can the worker slip, trip, or fall?
Can the worker suffer strain from lifting, pushing, or pulling?
JHA: How?
Sample questions:
Is the worker exposed to extreme heat or cold?
Is excessive noise or vibration a problem?
Is there a danger from falling objects?
Is lighting a problem?
JHA: How?
Sample questions:
Can weather conditions affect safety?
Is harmful radiation a possibility?
Can contact be made with hot, toxic, or caustic substances?
Are there dusts, fumes, mists, or vapors in the air?
JHA: How to Change a Tire Break the job into steps Identify potential hazards Select preventive measures
Park the vehicle Vehicle too close to passing traffic Vehicle on uneven, soft ground Vehicle may roll
Remove spare tire, tool kit Strain from lifting spare
Pry off hub cap, loosen lug bolts
Hub cap may pop off and hit you Lug wrench may slip
JHA: How to Change a Tire
Step 4: Select preventive measures:
Use the hierarchy of controls
Assign accountability
Follow up
Communicate results
Break the job into steps Identify potential hazards Select preventive measures
Park the vehicle a. Vehicle too close to passing traffic b. Vehicle on uneven, soft ground c. Vehicle may roll.
a. Drive to area well clear of traffic. Turn on emergency flashers. b. Choose a firm, level parking area c. Apply the parking brake; leave transmission in PARK; place blocks in front and back of the wheel diagonally opposite to the flat
Remove spare tire, tool kit Strain from lifting spare
Pry off hub cap, loosen lug bolts
Hub cap may pop off and hit you Lug wrench may slip
Investigate as soon as possible
Focus on finding facts, not assigning blame
Engage the safety committee
Keep an open mind
Keeping asking “Why”
Incident Investigations
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Monitor Trends
Loss run tool:
Claimant name
Location
Date of injury
Injury description
Claim status
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Loss analysis tool:
Group losses by class code, location, incident details
Incident details include:
Injured body part
Cause of injury
Nature of injury
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Key Takeaways
Workplace accidents come with costs
Employee engagement is critical
Focus on finding facts
Transparency fosters trust
Help is available at 844-WORKSAFE and [email protected]
• OSHA’s Incident Investigation Resources
• OSHA’s Hazard Identification Training Tool
• “Safety Committees: Are You Tapping Into Employees’ Knowledge?”
• Sample Safety and Health Program for Small Business
• “Workplace Safety: There’s an App for That”
Free Resources
Get them in the safety resource center at texasmutual.com:
• Online video: “Safety Teams”
• Online video: “Job Safety Analysis”
• Online video: “Accident Investigations – Determining Root Causes:
• Checklist: “Facility Safety Inspection Checklist”
Free Texas Mutual Resources
Ladder safety app
Heat safety app
Lifting calculator app
SPLnFFT noise meter
OSHA safety
Chemical safety data sheets
Safety Apps
