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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Questions?

Contact Texas Mutual:

• 844-WORKSAFE (967-5723), 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. CST

• safety@texasmutual.com

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 safety@texasmutual.com

• 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