The data supporting the actions (aka Key Components) was derived from over 5.1 billion man hours.
1. Internal self audits that;
a. Promote associate participation.
b. Promote supervisor and leadership participation.
c. Correct UnSafe Acts before they occur.
d. Instant preventative action.
e. Associate awareness.
f. Associate understanding of other operations within the facility.
g. Discover unidentified possible hazards.
h. Promote process improvements.
2. New associate training;
a. Task specific safety guidance “Do’s and Don’ts” Card and Signs.
b. General Safety Orientation Booklet
c. Team Leader Orientation Checklist
d. Review of the safety guidance after one month of employment.
3. Incident review and commitment of leadership:
a. Creation of a Zero Incident Policy is the first step.
b. Hold General Managers and Team Leaders accountable for incidents.
c. Communication incidents to all associates and leadership.
d. Ensure that corrective actions (CAs) are appropriate and preventative.Following through with accountability built into the system to ensure that the pre-existing culture is guided towards a Zero Tolerance for Unsafe Acts culture, whereby the population is interdependent upon each and self regulating.
To be continued....
Proactive behaviourial based safety programs with time tested systems for improving the overall bottom line and protecting team members. By driving Key Principles of Safety. 1. Responsibility and Duty 2. No such thing as an accident. 3. All incidents are preventable. 4. Accountability 5. Unsafe acts lead to injuries
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What does IT mean?
This isn’t a discussion of semantics, such as what does "is" mean?
No… IT is basically the primary premises that we must agree to and drive our culture by to accomplish our goal of Zero Incidents.
The Principles of our Safety “Religion”
1. All incidents are preventable and Zero Injuries can be achieved and maintained!
2. There is no such thing as an “accident”.
3. Near misses are indicators of future injuries.
4. 99% of all injuries are caused by one or more UnSafe Acts (USAs).
5. Everyone is responsible for the safety of themselves and their co-workers.
6. Working Safely involves not only on the job safety but also off the job safety.
7. Supervisors and managers are accountable for UnSafe Acts of their team.
8. All associates must be trained to perform their duties safely.
9. All associates have a right and duty to prevent UnSafe Acts from becoming incidents, line stoppage authority.
10. Leadership must lead by example and ensure their decisions consider the safety of associates and customers.
11. Working Safely is a condition of employment.
Next Post: Actions Items Proven to Make IT Happen:
No… IT is basically the primary premises that we must agree to and drive our culture by to accomplish our goal of Zero Incidents.
The Principles of our Safety “Religion”
1. All incidents are preventable and Zero Injuries can be achieved and maintained!
2. There is no such thing as an “accident”.
3. Near misses are indicators of future injuries.
4. 99% of all injuries are caused by one or more UnSafe Acts (USAs).
5. Everyone is responsible for the safety of themselves and their co-workers.
6. Working Safely involves not only on the job safety but also off the job safety.
7. Supervisors and managers are accountable for UnSafe Acts of their team.
8. All associates must be trained to perform their duties safely.
9. All associates have a right and duty to prevent UnSafe Acts from becoming incidents, line stoppage authority.
10. Leadership must lead by example and ensure their decisions consider the safety of associates and customers.
11. Working Safely is a condition of employment.
Next Post: Actions Items Proven to Make IT Happen:
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As a Leader within our organization, each of us must shift our paradigm (our view) and choose to see each incident as a preventable learning experience. (DB, 2008)