June 08 Safety MeetingJune 08 Safety Meeting

Larry BrockshusLarry Brockshus

OverviewOverview

ORMORM

Lawn SafetyLawn Safety

ThunderstormsThunderstorms

SentinelSentinel

Required ORM annual refresherRequired ORM annual refresher

I know you I know you can’t wait…can’t wait…

The Six Step path to ORM may The Six Step path to ORM may seem long…seem long…

Six StepsSix Steps

Step One: Identify the HazardsStep One: Identify the Hazards

Step Two: Assess RisksStep Two: Assess Risks

Step Three: Analyze Risk Control MeasuresStep Three: Analyze Risk Control Measures

Step Four: Make Risk Control DecisionsStep Four: Make Risk Control Decisions

Step Five: Implement Risk ControlsStep Five: Implement Risk Controls

Step Six: Supervise and ReviewStep Six: Supervise and Review

Step One: Identify the Hazards Step One: Identify the Hazards

First analyze the mission First analyze the mission List the possible hazards List the possible hazards

Charts events chronologically or in Charts events chronologically or in order of importance to reduce the order of importance to reduce the chances of forgetting any segmentchances of forgetting any segment

Stay focused on the specific event Stay focused on the specific event under analysis and limit your list to under analysis and limit your list to the "big picture" the "big picture"

Choose the cause that is the first link Choose the cause that is the first link in the chain of events in the chain of events

Step Two: Assess Risks Step Two: Assess Risks Assess the risk for each hazard. Assess the risk for each hazard. Probability of an eventProbability of an event Severity of the outcomeSeverity of the outcome

PROBABILITY

Likely Occn’l Seldom Unlikely

Often

Catastrophic

Moderate

Critical

Negligible

SEVERITY

Extremely High

High

Medium

Low

Step Three: Analyze Risk Control Step Three: Analyze Risk Control Measures Measures

Lower the probability of occurrence Lower the probability of occurrence and/or decrease the severity :and/or decrease the severity :

Identify the control options available Identify the control options available Determine their effects on the risk level Determine their effects on the risk level Prioritize the control measures Prioritize the control measures

Once determined, rank them Once determined, rank them starting with the controls that starting with the controls that have the greatest effect on have the greatest effect on severity and probability severity and probability

Step Four: Make Risk Control Step Four: Make Risk Control Decisions Decisions

Make decisions at the right time Make decisions at the right time Late as possible to allow more time for Late as possible to allow more time for

collecting info.collecting info. Wait too long, and decisions can't be Wait too long, and decisions can't be

effectively integrated effectively integrated

Make risk control decisions at the Make risk control decisions at the right level. right level.

Who can best judge the full range of Who can best judge the full range of issues involved. issues involved.

Keep the person who takes the heat in Keep the person who takes the heat in the loop.the loop.

The goal is not the least level of The goal is not the least level of risk; it is the best level of risk for risk; it is the best level of risk for the total mission the total mission

Step Five: Implement Risk Controls Step Five: Implement Risk Controls Make an implementation plan. For each Make an implementation plan. For each control:control:

Make implementation clear Make implementation clear Establish accountability Establish accountability Provide support at all levels Provide support at all levels

Seven most common reasons why Seven most common reasons why implementation plans fail: implementation plans fail:

Wrong control for the problem Wrong control for the problem Disliked by the operators Disliked by the operators Disliked by the leaders Disliked by the leaders Too costly Too costly Overmatched by other priorities Overmatched by other priorities Misunderstood Misunderstood Not measured until it's too late Not measured until it's too late

Step Six: Supervise and Review Step Six: Supervise and Review

Determining the actual Determining the actual effectiveness of risk controls effectiveness of risk controls throughout the operationthroughout the operation Supervision of the Supervision of the

implementation implementation Review of the cost/benefit Review of the cost/benefit

balance balance Feedback on the original plan Feedback on the original plan

ORM Integration ORM Integration

The integration of ORM is crucial because:The integration of ORM is crucial because: Maximize training realism by reducing unnecessary Maximize training realism by reducing unnecessary

restrictions and limitations. restrictions and limitations. Expand operational capabilities in virtually all areas. Expand operational capabilities in virtually all areas. Enhance overall decision making. Enhance overall decision making. Make ORM the leading edge of improved employee-Make ORM the leading edge of improved employee-

management relations. management relations. Cuts losses significantly.Cuts losses significantly.

Integration within the Organization Integration within the Organization

It’s leadership’s responsibility to decide It’s leadership’s responsibility to decide where to integrate ORM. But this decision where to integrate ORM. But this decision should not be made in isolation. All should not be made in isolation. All personnel should have an opportunity to personnel should have an opportunity to identify hazards to mission success. This identify hazards to mission success. This ensures early buy-in. ensures early buy-in.

Now that didn’t hurtNow that didn’t hurt

Lawn SafetyLawn Safety

Be Safe while Operating Lawn & Be Safe while Operating Lawn & Garden EquipmentGarden Equipment Operation Operation

Each year about 400,000 people are Each year about 400,000 people are treated in hospital emergency rooms for treated in hospital emergency rooms for injuries from lawn and garden tools. injuries from lawn and garden tools.

"Consumers must do their part to care for "Consumers must do their part to care for their own safety. They need to always use their own safety. They need to always use lawn and garden tools responsibly and lawn and garden tools responsibly and follow manufacturer's instructions." follow manufacturer's instructions."

Consumer Product Safety Consumer Product Safety CommissionCommission

Consumers must do their part to Consumers must do their part to care for their own safety.care for their own safety.

Be Safe while Operating Lawn & Be Safe while Operating Lawn & Garden EquipmentGarden Equipment

Dress properly.Dress properly. Wear long pants, long-sleeved shirts no jewelry, Sturdy shoes with slip-Wear long pants, long-sleeved shirts no jewelry, Sturdy shoes with slip-

resistant rubber soles, Eye protection, Glovesresistant rubber soles, Eye protection, GlovesRemove objects from area that could cause injuryRemove objects from area that could cause injuryMake sure safety devices on the equipment are in place Make sure safety devices on the equipment are in place NEVER let a child ride or operate a garden tractor or riding NEVER let a child ride or operate a garden tractor or riding mowermower

Teenagers should only be allowed to operate such equipment if they Teenagers should only be allowed to operate such equipment if they possess adequate strength and maturity.possess adequate strength and maturity.

Keep young children indoorsKeep young children indoorsBe alert if children enter the mowing area.Be alert if children enter the mowing area. Unplug electrical toolsUnplug electrical tools and disconnect spark plug wires on and disconnect spark plug wires on gasoline-powered tools before making adjustments or clearing jams gasoline-powered tools before making adjustments or clearing jams near moving parts. near moving parts.

Be Safe while Operating Lawn & Be Safe while Operating Lawn & Garden EquipmentGarden Equipment Operation Operation

Be sure power tools are turned offBe sure power tools are turned off and made inoperable if they must be and made inoperable if they must be left unattended to prevent use by children. left unattended to prevent use by children. Handle gas carefully.Handle gas carefully. Never fill gasoline tanks while machinery is on or Never fill gasoline tanks while machinery is on or when equipment is still hot. Wipe up spills. Store gas in an approved when equipment is still hot. Wipe up spills. Store gas in an approved container away from the house. container away from the house. Never work with electrical power tools in wet or damp conditionsNever work with electrical power tools in wet or damp conditions. Use . Use a ground-fault circuit interrupter (GFCI). GFCI's come in several models, a ground-fault circuit interrupter (GFCI). GFCI's come in several models, including a portable, plug-in type. including a portable, plug-in type. Be sure that extension cords are in good conditionBe sure that extension cords are in good condition, are rated for , are rated for outdoor use, and are the proper gauge for the electrical current capacity of outdoor use, and are the proper gauge for the electrical current capacity of the tool. the tool. Inspect the mower periodically for potential hazardsInspect the mower periodically for potential hazards, such as, loose , such as, loose belts, missing or damaged guards, and accumulation of grass, leaves or belts, missing or damaged guards, and accumulation of grass, leaves or excessive grease to reduce fire hazards. excessive grease to reduce fire hazards. Garden equipment can be dangerous even when it is not in use.Garden equipment can be dangerous even when it is not in use. Sharp Sharp blades can cut if they are mishandled. Remember to think safety when blades can cut if they are mishandled. Remember to think safety when operating and handling any type of outdoor power equipment. operating and handling any type of outdoor power equipment.

Power tools are great labor savers, Power tools are great labor savers, but…but…

Flight SafetyFlight Safety

Truly superior pilots are those who use their superior judgment to avoid those situations where they might have to use their superior skills.

ThunderstormsThunderstorms

There is no reason to fly There is no reason to fly through thunderstorms in through thunderstorms in peace timepeace time

Legendary sign over Operations desk at Davis-Monthan AFB, Legendary sign over Operations desk at Davis-Monthan AFB, AZ ca, 1970AZ ca, 1970

Primary TrainingPrimary Training

Little correlation between appearance and severityLittle correlation between appearance and severityVisible cloud is only part of the systemVisible cloud is only part of the system

Up/down drafts to extend beyond itUp/down drafts to extend beyond it

Expect turbulence Expect turbulence 20 miles away for severe20 miles away for severe 10 mile away for lesser storms10 mile away for lesser storms Turbulence intensity may vary with altitudeTurbulence intensity may vary with altitude Generally increases with radar reflectivity (water content)Generally increases with radar reflectivity (water content) Worst turbulence 0deg C to -10deg C (Freeze level to 5K above)Worst turbulence 0deg C to -10deg C (Freeze level to 5K above)

No flight path through area of strong thunderstorms No flight path through area of strong thunderstorms separated by 20-30 miles or less may be considered free separated by 20-30 miles or less may be considered free of severe turbulenceof severe turbulence

Thunderstorm Do’sThunderstorm Do’s

Avoid severe by 20 milesAvoid severe by 20 milesCircumnavigate entire area if Circumnavigate entire area if > 6/10 coverage> 6/10 coverageDeviate to the upward side Deviate to the upward side (avoid hail)(avoid hail)Vivid and frequent lightening Vivid and frequent lightening indicates probable strong indicates probable strong thunderstormthunderstormUse eyes…You can see most Use eyes…You can see most Great Plain thunderstormsGreat Plain thunderstormsUse ATC to confirm what you Use ATC to confirm what you seesee

Thunderstorm Don’tsThunderstorm Don’ts

Land or takeoff in the face of a Land or takeoff in the face of a thunderstormthunderstorm Attempt to fly under even if you can see Attempt to fly under even if you can see the other sidethe other sideFly into cloud mass containing scattered Fly into cloud mass containing scattered embedded thunderstorms w/out radarembedded thunderstorms w/out radarTrust visual appearance to be a reliable Trust visual appearance to be a reliable indicator of turbulenceindicator of turbulenceTry to out climb building cellsTry to out climb building cells

TurbulenceTurbulence

Thunderstorm Thunderstorm turbulence can turbulence can exceed structural exceed structural limitslimits

Down drafts can Down drafts can exceed climb exceed climb capability of aircraftcapability of aircraft

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