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Safety & Workers’ CompensationCoordinator’s Meeting
Tuesday, October 27, 20098:30AM – 11:00AM
8:30 Welcoming Remarks*Candy Clarke Aldridge
8:40 Opening Remarks*Ramiro CanoUpdate of revision on Employee Safety and Health A.P. 2-21
9:00 Guest Speaker*Introduction – Kim A. Smith *Kathleen Maness, MS Chevron Compliance Officer (Bio)
Successful Hazard Mitigation Through Program Management
9:45 Break
10:00 Safety* Citywide Injury Review – Kim A. Smith* Strain Or Injury By – Doug Wellhausen* Struck Or Injured By – James Snow* Fall Or Slip Injury – Doug Wellhausen* Exposure – James Snow
11:00 Closing Remarks* Kim A. Smith
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Safety & Workers’ Compensation Coordinator’s Meeting
October 27, 2009
“ Get Your Safety Fix”
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Ramiro Cano
Human Resources Department
Assistant Director
Opening RemarksOpening Remarks
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Kathleen Maness, MS Kathleen Maness, MS Chevron Compliance OfficerChevron Compliance Officer
Successful Hazard Mitigation Through Program ManagementSuccessful Hazard Mitigation Through Program Management
Guest SpeakerGuest Speaker
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BreakBreak
15 Minutes15 Minutes
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SafetySafety
Kim A. Smith, HR Division Manager
Doug Wellhausen, HR Safety Officer
James Snow, HR Safety Officer
City Wide Injury ReviewCity Wide Injury Review
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FY2009 Cause of Injury
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•Total City Wide Claims – 2,393
•Total Incurred of City Wide Reported Claims - $7,675,686
•Top 4 Claim Category – 1,760
•Top 4 Causes of Injuries make up 74% of the claims
•Total Incurred for Top 4 Causes - $5,425,423
City Wide New Claims Incurred FY2009
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Strain Or Injury By
$2,144,236.95577
24%
Strain Or Injury By
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136136
209209
Strain Or Injury By$2,144,236.95
24%
9595
HA
S
3232 1414 29292828 99
2525
HFD
HPD
PWE
Park
s
GSD
SWD
Libr
ary
Oth
er D
epar
tmen
ts
$924,858.39
$402,938.34
$396.617.60
$136,125.43$109,002.07
$62,133.65
$43,920.64
$38,927.60
$29,713.23
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What are Strains?• Strains are injuries that affect muscles or tendons
• Occur in response to a quick tear, twist, or pull of the muscle
What are Sprains?
• Sprains are injuries that affect ligaments
• Occur in response to a stretch or tear of a ligament
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Strains / Sprains Causes
• Physical Exertion, especially in awkward positions
• Bending at the waist when lifting
• Holding/Carrying loads away from the body
• Twisting the body when lifting or lowering objects
• Over-reaching
• Repeated Forceful Gripping
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Possible Solutions • Review/Update/Develop - your “Strain/Sprain” prevention policy/program
• Eliminate unnecessary lifting
• Shorten the distances that material must be moved
• Eliminate barriers such as the sides of bins or boxes
• Mechanize Lifting – use truck mounted lifting devices at job sites to remove tools and equipment from trucks
• Train employees on strain/sprain hazards
• Modify the Job - to fit the worker’s capabilities
• Reduce Stress on the body – change postures frequently during tasks
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Decrease your accidents and
cost.
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Strain Or Injury By
577
Struck Or Injured By
$1,422,676.31452
19%
Struck Or Injured By
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7575
185185
Struck Or Injured By$1,422,676.31
19%
6161
Hea
lth
23233737
3333
212155
1212
HPD
PWE
HFD
HA
S
Park
s
SWD
GSD
Oth
er D
epar
tmen
ts
$1,075,026.86
$112,249.66
$98,779.15
$62,274.06
$38,683.34
$25,186.75
$3,235.72$2,726.85
$4,513.92
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Struck or Injured By
Struck By or Striking against objects is a common cause of workplace injury. Incidents of this type include:
• Bumping into doors, desks, file cabinets, other people while walking
• Striking against sharp objects such as office machines, or workplace equipment
• Dropping equipment, tools, or other heavy objects on feet
• Falling objects from overhead (ex. Storage of items above eye level, ballasts/lighting, wires (communication and electrical), tree limbs)
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Possible Solutions• Review/Update/Develop - “Hazard Identification” policy/program to increase
awareness and/or Office Safety Rules
• Eliminate the storage of heavy materials higher than 4 feet
• Pay Attention to where you are walking and what is around you
• Eliminate poor work habits (complacency reduces awareness)
• Train employees to report hazards
• Watch Ahead - Discourage employees from carrying objects that impede or block the range of vision
• Report unsafe conditions such as sharp edges, overloaded shelves, and low hanging cables or wires (Contact 311)
• Wear PPE that is appropriate for the task (i.e. hard hat for overhead or elevated work)
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Strain Or Injury By
577
Struck Or Injured By
452
Fall Or Slip Injury
$1,771,305.79
382
16%
Fall Or Slip Injury
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100100
8585
Fall Or Slip By$1,771,305.79
16%
5858
Hea
lth
1919 66 26263535
11114242
HFD
HPD
PWE
HA
S
HEC
Park
s
Libr
ary
Oth
er D
epar
tmen
ts
$612,887.90
$535,244.63
$263,712.32$93,939.14
$81,221.56$69,153.67
$48,604.91
$33,154.19
$33,837.47
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Falls Account for the Most Hospital Visits
• 7.2 million Annually • More Than Motor Vehicle Accidents (US)• One Out of Every Five Hospital Visits
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What is a Trip Hazard?
A trip hazard is defined as a change in elevation in a walkway (that is not a ramp or stairway) of ¼ inch or higher
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Slip/Fall Causes
Underlying Principles of Slip/Falls
Expectations • You expect the floor to be dry• You expect a clear path – no trip hazards• You expect the elevator to stop level with the floor
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Slip/Fall Causes
• Transitions in walking surfaces
• Trip Hazards
• Wet/Slippery surfaces
• Walking surfaces with low co-efficiency of friction
• Improper use or damaged ladders
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Slip/Fall Solutions
• Review/Update or Develop a “Slip/Fall” prevention policy/program
• Evaluate floors, stairs, parking lots, sidewalks, and other walkway surfaces
• Determine the adequacy of handrails, stairs, and ladders
• Assess the adequacy, reliability, and appropriateness of lighting
• Ensure unsafe conditions are reported/corrected
• Evaluate the need for an effective safety footwear program
• Install nonskid floor coatings and mats in slippery or heavy traffic areas
• Use contrasting colors to indicate changes in elevation
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Decrease your accidents and
cost.
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Strain Or Injury By
577
Struck Or Injured By
452Fall Or Slip
Injury382
Absorption$87,204.94
349
Absorption/Exposure
15%
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5252
204204
Absorption/Exposure$87,204.94
15%
5050
Hea
lth
88
191966
77 22 11
HFD
HPD
PWE
Park
s
HA
S
SWD
GSD
Oth
er D
epar
tmen
ts
$59,342.94
$14,227.93
$8,527.52
$2,609.55
$1,197.06
$1,160.18
$139.76
$0 $0
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Exposure
We have identified the most common categories of Exposure incidents:
• Inhalation
• Ingestion
• Absorption
• Thermal Stress
• Noise
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Possible SolutionsExposures (Absorption, Ingestion, Inhalation)
• Review/Update/Develop Worksite Specific Hazard Communication (HazCom), Bloodborne Pathogen, and other General Awareness Plans/Programs
• Evaluate chemicals in the workplace annually; Substitute with safer/less hazardous products
• Determine the appropriate chemical or product for the job
• Review Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs) with the employee prior to using any chemical in the workplace.
• Ensure unsafe conditions are reported/corrected
• Provide employees with appropriate PPE for the job, task, or process.
• Inspect all PPE for wear and tear before use and after use; report damaged PPE.
• Use labels and warning signs to identify potentially hazardous processes, areas, products, etc.
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Possible SolutionsExposures (Thermal)
• Review/Update/Develop a “Thermal Stress/Inclement Weather” Plan/Program outlining methods to decrease the potential exposure
• Warn employees of extreme weather conditions (i.e. Hot/Cold/Raining)
• Identify extreme weather conditions that warrant immediate precautionary measures
• Ensure unsafe conditions are reported/corrected
• Communicate through Weather Bulletins or Safety Tailgates
• Hydrate ensure you are getting adequate fluid intake (e.g. Gatorade, Water)
• Reduce exposure through micro-breaks and specified work-rest cycles.
• Be alert of changing weather conditions and employee thermal symptoms
• Use appropriate Equipment/Clothing (e.g. Clothing, Hats, Glasses, Rain Gear)
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Possible SolutionsExposure (Noise)
• Review/Update/Develop a “Hearing Conservation” Plan/Program outlining methods to decrease the potential exposure
• Warn employees of hazardous noise areas and equipment through labels and signs
• Identify hazardous noise producing equipment or tools with a Sound Level Meter
• Ensure unsafe conditions are reported/corrected
• Communicate the importance of hearing protection for employees using hazardous noise producing equipment or tools
• Monitor exposed employees though Baseline and annual Audiometric Testing
• Reduce employee exposure by limiting or reducing the amount of time in/around hazardous noise areas or equipment
• Use appropriate PPE (e.g. ear muffs, disposable inserts) to reduce the noise levels below the 8-hour Time Weighted Average (8-hr TWA) of 85 dBA
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Strain Or Injury By
$2,144,236.95577
Struck Or Injured By
$1,422,676.31452
Fall Or Slip Injury
$1,771,305.79382
Absorption$87,204.94
349
City Wide New Claims Incurred FY2009
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assisting in the development of policies, guidelines, and procedures.
Give us a call to help you.
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Tentative Safety & Workers’ Compensation
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