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THE WORKPLACE HEALTH, SAFETY THE WORKPLACE HEALTH, SAFETY
& COMPENSATION COMISSION & COMPENSATION COMISSION
GETTING TO KNOW US
OUR VISION“Our vision of the Commission is of safe and healthy
workplaces within a viable and sustainable system which reduces the impact of workplace injuries by providing the highest level of service to workers and employers”
PREVENTION SERVICES
Field ServicesHealth & Safety Advisors
Consulting
Mentoring
OH &S Program development & implementation support
Auditing
Liaise with Service NL (OH &S Division)
PREVENTION SERVICES
Other Prevention ServicesInjury trend analysis
Training Standards & Certification
OH & S Committee/WH &S Representative/Designate
Young Workers
Resource Development
NL MUNICIPALITIESLost time claims 2004-2010
Claims by the 5 leading “Types of Accidents’
Type of accident % Total lost time claims
Overexertion 15%
Bodily reaction 12%
Fall on same level 6%
Struck by object 5%
Exposure to noise 3%
Fall to lower level 3%
NL MUNICIPALITIESLost time Claims - 2004-2010
Claims by the 5 leading “Nature of Injury’
Type of injury % Total lost time claims
Traumatic injuries to muscles, tendons, ligaments, joints, etc
52%
Other traumatic injuries and disorders
21%
Traumatic injuries to bones, nerves, spinal cord
7%
Surface wounds and bruises 7%
Open Wounds 4%
NL MUNICIPALITIESLost time Claims - 2004-2010
Claims by the 5 leading “Body Part’
Body Part % Total lost time claims
Back, including spine, spinal cord 30%
Multiple body parts 15%
Legs 10%
Ankle(s) 7%
Finger(s), fingernail(s) 7%
NL MUNICIPALITIESLost time Claims - 2004-2010
Claims by the 5 leading “Occupations’
Type of Occupations % Total lost time claims
Public works & maintenance labourers
35%
Heavy equipment operators (except crane)
16%
Construction trades helpers, labourers
6%
Auto Service technicians/truck mechanics/rep
4%
Firefighters 4%
OBJECTIVES
Training & Certification Standards
Legislative Requirements
OH & S Management System
PRIME
OH & S CERTIFICATION TRAINING STANDARDS
Traffic Control Person (TCP) January 1, 2011
Fall Protection – January 1, 2012
Confined Space Entry – January 1, 2013
IRS
Based on :Commitment, involvement and accountability of all workplace parties.
Belief that employers have a legal and moral duty to provide a safe and healthy workplace.
Belief in open communication by workplace parties.
DUE DILIGENCE
Taking all reasonable care to protect the well-being of employees or co-workers.
Guilty until proven innocent.
EMPLOYER
Employer’s General Duty – OH &S Act, Section 4An employer shall ensure, where it is reasonably practicable, the health and safety and welfare of his or hers workers
EMPLOYER
Specific Duties of Employers (OH &S Act Section 5)Maintain a healthy & safe workplace, systems, equipment, tools;
Provide information, instruction, training and supervision, including requirements by the OH &S Act and Regulations & other associated legislation;
Provide operating instruction for the use of devices/equipment;
Identify workplace hazards and ensure supervisors/workers are aware of hazards;
Establish an OH & S Committee/WHSR/WHSD
Respond in writing to recommendations within 30 days from the OH &S Committee/WHSR/WHSD
EMPLOYER Conduct Workplace Inspections; Co-operate with OH &S Inspectors; Provide & ensure that PPE is used; Ensure SWP are followed; Report serious injuries.
SUPERVISORS
General duty: OH & S Act Section 5.1A supervisor shall ensure, where it is reasonably practicable, the health, safety and welfare of all workers under his or hers supervision
SUPERVISORS
Specific Duties (OH & S Act , Section 5.2)Advise workers any identified hazards;
Provide workers with proper instructions regarding precautions;
Ensure workers use PPE or any other devices or apparel required under the OH &S Act.
WORKERS
General Duty (OH& S Act Section 6)A worker, while at work, shall take reasonable care to protect his or her own health and safety and that of workers and other persons at or near the workplace.
WORKERS
Specific Duties - OH &S Act, Section 7Protect his/her health & safety and that of co-workers at or near the workplace;
Co-operate with employer, co-workers, OH & S Committee/WHSR/WHSD, and OH &S Inspectors;
Follow instructions & training;
Report hazardous conditions;
Properly use all safety equipment/devices/clothing.
OH &S POLICY
OH& S Act – Section 36.2
Where less than 10 workers are employed at a workplace, the employer shall establish an OH & S Policy
In consultation with the WH & S Representative/ Designate
OH &S PROGAM
OH & S Act Section 36.1
Where 10 or more workers are employed at a workplace, the employer shall establish and maintain an occupational health and safety program
In consultation with OH & S Committee
In writing
10 elements
OH &S COMMITTEE
OH & S Act, Section 37Where 10 or more workers are employed at a workplace, the employer shall establish an Occupational Health and Safety Committee to monitor the health and safety and welfare of the workers employed at the workplace.
WORKER REPRESENTATIVE
OH & S Act, Section 41Where less than 10 workers are employed at a workplace, the employer shall ensure that a worker not connected with the management of the workplace is designated as the worker health and safety representative to monitor the health, safety and welfare of workers employed at the workplace
WORKPLACE DESIGNATE
OH & S Act , Section 42.1 Where less than 6 persons are engaged at a workplace and the designation of a worker health and safety representative is impracticable, the employer may designate a workplace health and safety designate to monitor the health, safety and welfare of workers employed at the workplace.
OH &S COMMITTEE/WHSR/WHSD
DutiesSeek & identify workplace hazards;
Participate in workplace inspections;
May make recommendations to workplace parties, contractors or government representatives;
Receive OH &S complaints from workers;
Establish and promote OH &S education;
Maintain records;
Co-operate with OH &S Inspectors.
OH &S MANAGEMENT
Leadership & Administration
Hazard Recognition, Evaluation & Control
Workplace Inspections
Accident/Incident Investigations
Education & Training
Emergency Preparedness/Response
LEADERSHIP & ADMINISTRATION
Employer participation is critical to OH&S system success
Developing, implementing & monitoring effective programs
Incorporation of safety into daily activities
Setting positive examples
Policies: OH &S, RTW,
HAZARD RECOGNITION
The process of identifying, evaluating and recommending controls to correct concerns/hazards
WHAT IS A HAZARD?
A hazard:
…is a condition, substance, behavior or practice with the potential to cause loss due to injury, illness or property damage
Two major categories of hazards:– Health hazards– Safety hazards
HAZARD REPORTINGOH&S Legislation require workers to report workplace hazards to their supervisor. Therefore, employers should implement a hazard reporting process to ensure:
hazards are reported and documented
corrective action is taken
corrective action taken is communicated to reporting person and others involved
follow up on corrective action to ensure it is effective
WORKPLACE INSPECTION
Regular examinations of the workplace conducted to ensure a healthy and safe work environment
Workplace inspections should be conducted routinely in all work areas to identify health or safety hazards
Personnel at all levels should be involved in some way in the inspection process
A written report should be completed after each inspection
WORKPLACE INSPECTION
Two types:Informal – practiced awareness which identifies potential hazards of daily processes, conditions and activities in the workplace
Formal – regularly scheduled examinations of the workplace and are conducted with the aid of a checklist and inspection report
Let’s look at some examples:
Cindy is walking through the kitchen to get to the staff lunch room and notices that a cord on one of the vending machines has been connected to a receptacle which causes the cord to be in a walkway. She mentions it to a supervisor in the area. Is this a formal or informal inspection?
Informal
Mark is getting his crew ready to repair a roof. As part of their safety tool box talk they discuss the importance of inspecting their harnesses which will be used for fall protection . Each worker is required to inspect their harness before usage. Is this a formal or informal inspection? Informal – since it is a visual inspection that will be conducted each time prior to
use. Although formal inspections will occur annually.
Matthew is the first aider in the grocery department and a member of the OH&S committee. Each month he inspects the first aid kits in the store using the First Aid Regulations as a guide to ensure the kits are adequately stocked. He replenishes them when required and also reviews the first aid logs and brings the information back to the OH&S committee meetings. Is this a formal or informal inspection? Formal – he would use a checklist and sign off when completed.
Susan is a licensed practical nurse who has been asked to assist a nurse moving a patient from a bed. The nurse manager walks by the mechanical lift in the hall and notices the two workers moving the patient using the hook lift. She informs the workers of the requirement to use the mechanical lift as per their written safe work practices and procedures. Is this a formal or informal inspection? Informal – as the corrective action may not be recorded.
Colin is the lead hand at the local tire manufacturing plant. Monday mornings he performs a check of the conveyor belt before the workers begin their shift. This report is then filed with the shift supervisor and the maintenance supervisor. Is this formal or informal?
Formal- documentation will be available for review
A/I INVESTIGATIONS
Accident - an undesired event that results in a personal injury, illness or damage to or loss of property, process or environment
Incident - an undesired event that under slightly different conditions, could have resulted in an injury or loss
A/I REPORTING
Employees are required to report all accidents/ incidents to the immediate supervisor as soon as possible after the occurrence
Complete an accident/incident report form for all injuries and near misses
Employers/supervisors are responsible for investigating, reporting and implementing corrective action
A/I INVESTGATIONS
Will determine how and why accidents occurExamine and implement possible corrective actionPrevent further accidents/incidents
Investigation is not intended to place blame
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Ensures:
Workers are knowledgeable about their jobs
Workers can do their jobs in the safest and healthiest way
More competent, knowledgeable workforce
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Employee training:
Orientation – new employee, rehires, those returning after long absence
Job specific, task specific
First aid Other training?
EMERGENCY PREPARENESS/RESPONSE PLAN
An emergency plan specifies procedures for handling sudden unexpected situations
The emergency plan should include: all possible emergencies, consequences, required actions, written procedures, and the resources available
detailed lists of personnel including their home telephone numbers, their duties and responsibilities
floor plans
large scale maps showing evacuation routes
Workers, Managers & Supervisors Must:
Take reasonable care in protecting the health and safety of themselves and others
Participate in emergency response training exercises and education sessions
Immediately report all hazards and substandard conditions having the potential to cause emergency situations
WHAT IS WORKPLACE VIOLENCE?
An attempted or actual exercise by a person, other than a worker, of physical force to cause injury to a worker, and includes threatening statements or behavior which gives a worker a reason to believe that he or she is at a risk of injury
When is Workplace Violence Likely to Occur?
When working alone
Late at night
Early in the morning
Specific times of the day/week/month
Geographic locations that are isolated or in high crime areas
IDENTIFYING THE HAZARDS
Get input from workers
Review the history of workplace incident reports
Examine the history of workplace violence in similar workplaces
Conduct a workplace inspection
WORKING ALONE
To work alone or in isolation means to work in circumstances where assistance would not be readily available to the worker
In case of an emergency; or
In case the worker is injured or in ill health
Determining Availability of Assistance
Presence of othersAre other people in the vicinity?
AwarenessWill people capable of providing assistance be aware of the worker’s need?
WillingnessIs it reasonable to expect those people to provide assistance?
TimelinessWill assistance be provided within a reasonable period of time?
Examples of Working Alone
Retail employees
Taxi drivers
Truck and delivery drivers
Home care and social services employees
Security guards
Warehouse workers
COMMUNICATION
The exchange of information throughout the organization
Several ways of communicating information to employees
Bulletin boards
Safety talks
Posters
Newsletters
PRIME STATISTICS
2010
284 Prime Eligible employers
47% pass validation rate
Total PRIME $ on the table = $505,924 (experience and practice)
Prime refunds awarded = $336,757 (67%)
A two-part programPractice incentive of 5% based on workplace practices
Experience incentive based on claims cost experience
Meeting the requirements of the PRIME program does not ensure compliance with Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) legislation
Practice incentiveReward for complying with health and safety and return-to-work practices
Experience incentiveEarly in the year, employers will be given a range against which their claims costs will be compared Claims costs below the range - Refund Claims costs above the range - Charge Claims costs in the range - No impact
Small PRIME employer – less than 10 workers per workplace (<$48 000 in average assessment)
Requirements:
OH&S policy statementRTW policy statement
Separate or one combine statementCertification Training – WH&S representative/designateInjury reporting system- outlining steps to be taken following an injury
Medium PRIME employer – greater than 10 workers per workplace (<$48 000 in average assessment)
Requirements:
OH&S policy statementRTW policy statement
Separate or one combine statementOH &S Committee – trained and functioningInjury reporting system- outlining steps to be taken following an injuryOrientations
Workplace InspectionsA/I InvestigationsHazard Recognition, Evaluation & ControlEmergency Preparedness/ResponseSWP/PTraining proceduresCommunication
Large PRIME employer – greater than 10 workers per workplace (>$48 000 in average assessment)
Requirements:
OH&S policy statementRTW policy statement
Separate or one combine statementCertification Training – OH &S CommitteeInjury reporting system- outlining steps to be taken following an injuryOrientation
InspectionsA/I investigationsHazard Recognition, Evaluation & ControlEmergency ResponseSWP/P (Plan to train)CommunicationESRTW Program
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