Roles of
Supervisors in
Safety
What makes a Supervisor
Management on
the front line
Directly Influence the
quality and qaulity of
goods and Services
produced
Employee realtions man,
production man, intructor
and quality control man
Hes has to be
both friendly at
the same time
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
INCLUDE:
Conducting safety meetings
Conducting Incident/Accident
investigations
Assisting in the
development/implementation of
JSAs
Maintaining both equipment and the
workplace
Establishing work methods &
providing training
Supervising employees in the
SAFETY MEETINGS
Purpose of Safety Meetings
Establish
Communication
safety
Promote
Motivate
awareness
employees
Sharing
ideas
Discuss safety
standards
Demonstrate managements
concern
SAFETY MEETING OBJECTIVES
Change unsafe acts and/or
unsafe
conditions
Provide
information
Introduce new materials,
equipment, or
processes
Report of past injury
experience
To conduct policy orientation
SELECTING A TOPIC
The first question to ask
before holding a safety
meeting is:
Whats the Subject
going to be?
SAFETY MEETING TOPICS
Recent accidents (or high
frequency)
High risk jobs
New equipment or processes
Observed unsafe acts by
employees
Motivational subjects
Emergency preparedness
SAFETY MEETING TOPICS
(cont)
Bloodborne Pathogens
Fire Safety
Ergonomics
Safe
Lifting
Safety Rules (required
annually)
MEETING OR TRAINING?
Safety Meeting
Excludes NO employee or group
Applies to all attendees
Educates on the What & Why
Safety Training
Educates on the what, why AND
HOW
Produces job-related
skills/abilities
Usually performance based;
SAFETY MEETING REFERENCES
ORM Video Library
Public Libraries
Internet
Newsletters
Outside speakers
PLANNING THE MEETING
Type of
meeting
Visual aids
Location
Date and Time
CONDUCTING THE MEETING
Maintain order & control
Promote
discussion/suggestions
Encourage
participation
QUESTIONING
Types of
Questions
Direct
Reflective
Open
SUGGESTIONS FOR QUESTIONING
Challenge the group
Questions should be clear
and
concise
Concentrate
on one
idea/main
topic
Avoid repetition
Allow only one response at
a
time
Commend good answers
DOCUMENTING THE MEETING
Date
Topic
Aids
Instructor
used
Employees
signatures
Attendance
Percentage
ATTENDANCE
Minimum 75% per meeting
Strive for 100%
Mandate attendance from all empl
100% attendance required from
Dept/Agency head
ATTENDANCE
For Absent Employees:
Forward the relevant
information
Discuss the topic
Provide opportunity to ask
questions
Document
COMMUNICATION
IS PART OF
IMPLEMENTATION
INCIDENT/ACCIDENT
INVESTIGATIONS
WHEN TO CONDUCT AN
INVESTIGATION?
An investigation must be
conducted for any
incident/accident.
Includes employees, nonemployees, and property
INVESTIGATIONS
Supervisor over work area is
primarily responsible for
conducting the investigation
Include
s:
General
Information
Root Cause
Corrective
Action
Documentation
Written
Statements
In most cases, incidents / accidents do not
just happen;
THEY ARE CAUSED.
The Incident / Accident Reporting Form is a
tool to assist in determining the causes and
procedures to prevent the recurrence of
similar incidents.
JOB
SAFETY
ANALYSIS
WHAT IS A JSA?
Breaks a job/task into
steps
Identifies safety
hazards
Develops safe
procedures
Developing a
JSA
DATE:
JOB:
July 26, 2002
Removing items from the upper shelves in the store room
TITLE OF PERSON WHO DOES JOB:
All employees
DEPARTMENT:
Minden Service
Office
LOCATION:
REVIEWED BY:
202 Miller Street, Minden Mr. Jay Boss
REQUIRED AND/OR RECOMMENDED
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT:
NONE
Developing a
JSA
SEQUENCE OF JOB STEPS
1.
Place the ladder in
proper position
POTENTIAL HAZARDS
1.
2.
Step up on ladder
2.
3.
Retrieve item from
stock shelf
3.
Step down from ladder
4.
4.
SAFE JOB PROCEDURE
1. Make sure base of
ladder is stable. Get
someone to hold the ladder
insure balance
stability
Falls from the ladder 2. to
Maintain
by
holding onto back of
ladder. Step up on
ladder one rung at a
time. firm
Slipping from ladder
3. Maintain
Drops the ladder
Dropping stock item
Slipping or falling
from ladder
4.
grip on ladder
while reaching
item with other
hand. Do not
over
extend
Step
down
slowly.
reach.
If necessary
hand item to
another person.
Move down one
rung at a time.
Maintain balance.
WHEN ARE JSAs PERFORMED?
On all jobs/tasks that have
resulted in a trend, death, or
a change in job procedure or
equipment.
SUPERVISORS & JSAs
Ensure JSAs are developed or
revised
Use as a training aid
Follow-up analysis
Incident/accident
investigation tool
RECORDING KEEPING
Maintain in work
area
Document their
use
Inspections
Inspections
Maintain a safe work
environment & correct
unsafe actions
Maintain operational
efficiency
Written Component
Included in operational safety
plan/manual
Procedures to:
Identify & Correct Hazards
Good housekeeping safety
rules
The Inspection Effect
Measures employees safety
performance
Reinforces importance of safety &
managements commitment
Encourages employees
Documentation
Written inspection report
Should include:
Person & Date
Concerns identified
Corrective action
Building/Area inspected
Documentation contd
Checklist recommended
Systematic
Site-specific
Revise as needed to fit your
location
Types of Hazards
Building Safety
Office Safety
Fire Safety
Electrical Safety
Emergency Equipment
Storage Methods
FIRE EXTINGUISHERS
Fire / Fuel Classes
Markings
TYPES OF FIRE
CONTROL VALVES
Corrective Action
Appropriate
Expeditious
Effective
Accident/Incident Frequency Reduction
Accident/Incident Severity Reduction
Corrective Action Contd
Immediate (if possible)
If longer than 30 days:
Forward Hazard Control Log to:
Department Head
Agency Head
ORM Loss Prevention Unit-BR
Record-keeping
Inspection Reports
State Fire Marshal
Reports
Hazard Control Logs
At least three years or,
Until all hazards are
corrected, whichever is
longer
Self-Check
Do you have a procedure?
Do you have documentation of
implementation?
Is it site-specific?
Is corrective action taken,
documented, and effective?
