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Workplace Safety: Get AWAIR
Presented by:
• Richard Higgins, CSP, Corporate Environmental/Safety
Manager, Hutchinson Technology Incorporated
• Joe Morin, Loss Prevention Team Leaders, SFM – The
Work Comp Experts
Housekeeping Matters• Follow-up Survey• Question & Answer• Please note that this information is designed to
give general and timely information in the covered subjects. The materials are not intended as legal advice or assistance with respect to individual problems. Attendees should consult counsel in regard to specific legal affairs/issues.
Objectives
What is AWAIR?
History
Who is subject to it?
Program elements
What is AWAIR?
Acronym stands for “A Workplace Accident and Injury Reduction” program
History In 1990 Minnesota amended its
Occupational Safety and Health Act
Required employers in certain industries to develop written, comprehensive workplace safety and health programs
Program participants have expanded over time
Who is subject to AWAIR? MNOSHA developed list of NAICS codes
(North American Industry Classification System)
Employer’s primary NAICS code
If more than one code, secondary codes may trigger compliance
See Minnesota Rules §5208.1500 for those covered https://www.revisor.leg.state.mn.us/rules/?id=5208.1500
Program Elements
Element Number 1
How managers, supervisors, and employees are responsible for implementing the program and how continued participation of management will be established, measured, and maintained
One Way To Accomplish This
Safety committee formation
Safety Committee Function
Review incidents/accidents• Identify root causes and corrective actions
Address safety issues
Safety Committee Function
Develop projects/plans/goals addressing safety• Establish targeted safety goals and objectives
Address safety policies and procedures• LOTO• Confined Space• Hearing Conservation• Electrical Safety
Effective Safety Committees
Meet on a regularly scheduled basis
Have prepared agendas
Review past assignments
Assign action items and completion dates
Compile meeting notes
Communicate
Safety Committee Make-up
Cross section of management and employees
Safety representative
External – insurance company loss control person
Consultant
Safety Committee Member Roles
Chairperson• Effective leadership
Vice chairRecorderEffective team members
Extra “Dos” for Safety Committees
Take on special projects• Off the job safety
Promote awareness• Slips/trips/falls
Integrate wellness campaignsAssist in emergency preparednessMake safety more visible and productiveMake safety more visible and productive
Safety Committees “Don’ts”
Be just another meeting
Function without an agenda
Focus on low-priority activities
Be a commiseration session
No spirit of commitment
No real sense of purpose
Lacks leadership
Attendance is spotty
Meetings lack structure
No measurable goals
Committee works in a vacuum
Why Committees Fail
…and the list goes on!
Program Elements
Element number 2
The methods used to identify, analyze, and control new or existing hazards, conditions, and operations
Methods That Can Be Used
Internal resources• In-house safety engineers (representatives)• Job Safety Analysis’ (JSA) surveys• Incident/Accident reporting
Methods That Can Be Used
External resources• MNOSHA consultation services • Insurance loss control professionals• Consultants
Job Safety AnalysisBreak down job into basic steps/tasksIdentify potential hazards
Is there a danger of employee striking against, being struck by, or making injurious contact with an object?
Can employee be caught in, by, or between objects? Is there a potential for slipping, tripping, or falling?Could the employee suffer strains from pushing, pulling,
lifting, bending, or twisting? Is the environment hazardous to safety or health?
Job Safety AnalysisList recommendations for each hazard
identifiedEngineer hazard outAdministrativePersonal Protective Equipment (PPE)Training/Instruction aidsHousekeepingErgonomics
Incident/Accident Reporting
Timely reporting • Medical only, Lost Time, Subrogation, Abatement
Comprehensive, accurate informationThorough investigation (analysis)
supervisor should conduct the interview/investigation/analysis
Root causesAccurate conclusionsPreventative actions & communications
Program Elements
Element number 3
How the plan will be communicated to all affected employees so they are informed of work-related hazards and controls
Communication
New/continuing employee trainingClassroomVideoHands on
Computer based training programsSystems to track training (manual or
electronic)
Components of Effective Training Programs
Clearly stated objectivesConcise program content for your targeted
audienceDiscussion pointsKnowledge checksReview program for on-going improvement
Program Elements
Element number 4
How workplace accidents will be investigated and corrective action implemented
Accident Investigation
Primary objective is identification of hazard(s) and their elimination
Behavior influences Investigate all incidents (including near misses,
potential hazards, etc.) Timeliness is key to establish facts while
information is fresh Supervisor involvement is critical
Key Questions for Investigations
Six Key QuestionsWho?What?When?Where?Why?How?
InvestigationsLearnEvaluate solution options
• (Q = is there a problem to be solved?)
Implement corrective actionsEngineering controlsManagement controls
Investigations
Follow-upCommunicate the corrective actionsFollow-up
Program Elements
Element number 5
How safe work practices and rules will be enforced
Enforcement
Responsibility permeates all levels of an organization
Expectations need to be communicated to all employees at all levels
Safety policies and procedures need to be defined and accessible to all employees
Enforcement Con’t.
Needs to be fair and consistent throughout an organization
Document corrective actions
Management
Set an example
Recognize the “good” (positive reinforcement)
Program Review
Review entire AWAIR program annually
Review goals and objectives
Establish new goals and objectives
Communicate
Update accordingly
What Have We Covered?
History
Those covered
Program elements
Peer to Peer Help Line• Kick- Off – May 1
• Among our members, vast network of workplace safety experts from every industry.
• Members can call or submit an online form for answers and advice from their peers.
• More information go to our website:
http://www.mnchamber.com/benefits/safety-management-peer-to-peer.cfm
Q & A
Thank You
Richard HigginsCorporate Environmental /Safety manager
Hutchinson Technology [email protected]
Joe MorinLoss Prevention Team Leader
SFM – The Work Comp [email protected]
This program was brought to you by the Minnesota Chamber Safety Management Committee. For more information on this or other
initiatives, check out our website at:http://www.mnchamber.com/benefits/safetymanagement.cfm
