JUNE-2015 Topic 1 of 30 JAD DAILY SAFETY TOOL BOX TOPIC ARE YOU SAFE OR JUST LUCKY? How many times in the past--both on the job and at home--have you said to yourself, "Wow, that was a close one?" No matter what department you work in--production, maintenance, the warehouse, or in the office--accidents can happen. That's why we all need to be reminded from time to time to keep safety first. We are committed to preventing accidents through safe work practices and safety education--not luck. Think safely in everything you do.

JUNE-2015 Topic 2 of 30 JAD DAILY SAFETY TOOL BOX TOPIC AWARENESS ON THE JOB Over 80% of all workplace injury arises from worker behaviour. We make mistakes, errors in judgement or simply do not have our full attention on the job and something happens. There is also a tendency to get so focused on getting the job done that we do not recognize the obvious. A few years ago in the main shops there was an incident where a fairly new worker fell into a hole in the floor and required several stitches in his leg. The opening was well flagged off and the whole affair seemed a mystery. The post incident interview went something like this: So, you saw the caution tape? "Yes". And you do understand what caution tape means? "Oh, yes." And you stepped over the caution tape and fell into the hole? "Yes, that is pretty much what happened." Either this guy was a complete moron or there was some other explanation. On further questioning, it turned out that he was on the end of a tag line at the time. He was so focused on keeping the plate steady that the consequences of stepping over the caution tape did not register. At first this seemed unbelievable. However, some recent research on workplace injury confirmed that focussed concentration on a task reduces the capacity to recognize obvious hazards. And a significant number of workplace injuries result from this kind of inattention. This applies directly to vehicle operation such as forklifts or even pickup trucks. There is a felt sense of pressure to get something done, we are driving totally wrapped up in the job and do not even seen the person walking in the path of travel. Every year there are countless incidents like this. Are there pressures and intense focus in our jobs? You bet. But it is how we deal with the pressure, how we handle the intense focus that is important. Now and again we have talked about the four second reset as a way of attuning ourselves to the hazards around us. Sometimes all it takes is a big breath when we sit behind the wheel of a vehicle. In truth, it is some conscious act of getting outside of the pressure or job focus that prevents this type of incident. How we do this is our individual preference or way of psychologically handling the job demands here. There is an old story about a man who is riding a very fast horse. As he gallops past a bystander the person shouts, "Where are you going in such a hurry?" The man answers, "I don't know. Ask the horse." The very same situation happens with many of us at work. We get caught up in the busy day. Direct the horse once in a while and you won't ride over one of your co-workers or fall into a hole.

JUNE-2015 Topic 3 of 30 JAD DAILY SAFETY TOOL BOX TOPIC BLOCKING Have you seen a crucial block lately? We're not talking about football, we're talking about blocking as it relates to safety and your work area. We're talking about blocking important elements of the workplace from access. One of the most common things you can see during a safety inspection are blocking violations if you know exactly what to look for. What types of things should not be blocked? Below is a partial list of common items in most workplaces, however, there can certainly be others:

1. Emergency Exits 2. Eyewash stations and showers 3. Electrical panels 4. Electrical disconnects 5. Fire extinguishers 6. Pedestrians aisles

How serious is this issue? Locked and blocked exits were factors in the deaths of 25 and injury of 53 in a fire that resulted in the owner of the company going to prison. The good news is that blocking is easy to identify and fix. Consider painting zones around these areas and installing signs to inform people they can't be blocked. Regular inspections and emphasis on blocking is the most important element to preventing such issues. Specifically look for items that "have always been there" as these permanently blocked items need to be addressed. Work places and regulatory agencies have rules on blocking such items. They are important and access to these things can be critical in a time of emergency. Take a look around your work area today when you head out. See if there is clear access to the electrical panels and fire extinguishers. Let us know if something is blocking access. Look to see if any items have been "permanently" blocked by design. It is certainly better to go 10 ft further for a fire extinguisher than it is to have to move carts, racks or other items just to get to it during an emergency.

JUNE-2015 Topic 4 of 30 JAD DAILY SAFETY TOOL BOX TOPIC CAUGHT IN/ON/BETWEEN Each year, workers suffer approximately 125,000 caught or crushed injuries that occur when body parts get caught between two objects or entangled with machinery. These hazards are also referred to as "pinch points". The physical forces applied to a body part caught in a pinch point can vary and cause injuries ranging from bruises, cuts, amputated body parts, and even death. Here is some training to learn about the caught/crush hazards and pinch points specific to your tasks, tools, and equipment so you can take precautions. Dress appropriately for work with pants and sleeves that are not too long or too loose. Shirts should be fitted or tucked in. Do not wear any kind of jewelry. Tie back long hair and tuck braids and ponytails behind you or into your clothing. Wear the appropriate, well-fitting gloves for your job. Look for possible pinch points before you start a task. Take the time to plan out your actions and decide on the necessary steps to work safely. Give your work your full attention. Don't joke around, daydream, or try to multi-task on the job-most accidents occur when workers are distracted. Read and follow warning signs posted on equipment. If you value all that your hands can do, THINK before you put them in a hazardous spot. Machinery can pose a hazard with moving parts, conveyors, rollers and rotating shafts. Never reach into a moving machine. Properly maintain and always use the machine and tool guards provided with your equipment; they act as a barrier between the moving parts and your body. Don't reach around, under or through a guard and always report missing of broken barriers to your supervisor. Turn equipment off and use lockout/tagout procedures before adjusting, clearing a jam, repairing, or servicing a machine. Vehicles, powered doors, and forklifts can pose a crush hazard unless they have been blocked or tagged out. Never place your body under or between powered equipment unless it is de-energized. Doors, file drawers, and heavy crates can pinch fingers and toes. Take care where you place your fingers. Test the weight before lifting, carrying, and placing boxes; an awkward or heavy load can slip and pinch your hands or feet. Get help or use tools to move large and/or heavy items. If you have ever slammed your finger in a door, you can appreciate the pain associated with this common type of caught/crush injury. Take the time to learn about the caught/crush hazards in your workplace so you don't learn about the consequences first hand.

JUNE-2015 Topic 5 of 30 JAD DAILY SAFETY TOOL BOX TOPIC Compressed air is a very useful thing however it can be dangerous and must be used in a safe manner. Here are some tips when using a compressed air. General Use

Keep air hose off the floor where it is a trip hazard and subject to damage by trucks, doors, and dropped tools. During a recent audit of our facility we found many unused air hoses laying across the floor, many attached to a self-retracting reel.

Prevent sharp objects from rubbing against the hose. Be especially careful if the hose gets wedged in a corner or hung around a machine. Always go to the point where the hose is stuck and guide it. Dont pull on the hose trying to free it.

Prior to use, ensure the quick-connect is properly seated and there is no apparent damage to the hose or fittings. Weak points may swell like a balloon and burst, throwing pieces of hose in every direction. This may also cause the hose to thrash about dangerously.

If your area doesnt have a self-retracting reel, always coil the hosewithout kinksand hang it over a broad support, not over a hook, nail, or angle iron, when not in use.

When using it to blow dust and debris:

Ensure you are wearing goggles or a face shield to protect your face and eyes. Air in excess of 30 lbs. can blow an eye from its socket, and/or rupture an eardrum.

Always utilize a approved air nozzle that reduces our 90 lb. air down to a safe level for such use.

Never aim the hose at yourself or someone else.

Never use compressed air to clean off your body. Air pressure against the skin may penetrate deeply to cause internal hemorrhage and intense pain.

Keep air hose off the floor where it is a trip hazard and subject to damage by trucks, doors, and dropped tools.

JUNE-2015 Topic 6 of 30 JAD DAILY SAFETY TOOL BOX TOPIC DANGERS OF RINGS Croatian handball player Ivan Cupic has been forced out of the Olympics after losing a finger in a freak accident involving his wedding ring. Cupic, 22, was at a training camp in the coastal town of Rijeka when he tripped and caught a wire fence with his wedding ring which sheared off his finger as he fell. "We took him to the hospital in Rijeka, where unfortunately I had to amputate two-thirds of the finger," said the squad doctor and surgeon Mladen Miskulin. "Of course he cannot play with such an injury." Defending champions Croatia are amongst the gold medal favorites in Beijing. This news article highlights the dangers of wearing jewelry while at work and around moving equipment. Although the Croatian handball player was not around machinery at the time, each year there are similar industrial injuries throughout the country that aren t as well publicized. The only reason we heard about this one is because of his rating as one of the top Olympic athletes at Beijing. Such an injury and the amputation of two-thirds of a finger is tragic, even more so for an Olympic Handball athlete. How about you? Today before you go out to work, ensure you have all your jewelry removed.

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