Safety Report March 2020
Incidents Reported Date Injury Description: Causes: Prevention: Pushed open door and caught pinky in 2-3-20 Finger between handle and door, next morning Pinch points or line of fire Awareness of hand placement pinky was swollen and discolored. Smashed finger while moving cabinet into 2-5-20 Finger Pinch points Awareness of hand placement position next to concrete wall Employee fainted and had rapid heart 2-13-20 No Injury rate. Employee left home for the rest of N/A Work with healthcare provider the day. While carrying a J-Box, could not see feet in front of them and tripped over a pallet, Unaware of surroundings, Inattention to 2-24-20 Knee Awareness of surroundings fell to knees and received a deep footing abrasion resulting in 10 stiches Felt a pinch in lower back when shifting 6 2-26-20 Back Overexertion Proper lifting technique, get help if needed inch suction hose
Monthly and Year to Date 2020 February YTD Total Incidents Reported 5 6 Recordable Case(s) 0 0 Restricted Duty Case(s) 0 0 Lost Workday Case(s) 1 1
Vehicle Incidents Date Vehicle Driver’s Account: Prevention Hit beam with left front fender while backing out from the Ephrata 2-5-20 443 Attention to surroundings service center loading dock 2-11-20 338 Cracked windshield NA While opening truck door in severe wind, wind caught door and 2-23-20 067 Utilize extreme caution in windy conditions flung it open damaging driver side front fender and possibly hinges 2-24-20 469 Found damage to front bumper while performing 360 walk-around NA Not Backed into one of the support pillars while parking new service 2-28-20 assigned truck under the canopy by the Ephrata fleet shop, watched both Attention to surroundings yet mirrors and back up camera but still didn’t see the pillar.
Close Calls Date Location Description When testing rotation of the fish attraction water pump #4, operator turned control handle to on position and pump did 2-5-20 PRD not start. Operator then turned control handle to off then neutral and began to troubleshoot the position switches. During this time the motor unexpectedly started with no additional start commands from the operator. While lifting a generator air cooler with the forklift, spotter did not visually confirm that the forks were in the proper position 2-6-20 WMC to lift the cooler causing the cooler to tip when load was lifted. An overhead crane was used to stabilize the load for repositioning. Noticed switch blades opening and closing at different times and found primary switch linkage bolt missing and the other 2-10-20 Quincy two were loose. Replaced missing bolt and tightened the others, now switch blades are back in sync. 2-13-20 PRD Unleaded dispenser hose is broken and could spill fuel, tagged out of service. Dispatchers were given a warning by Ephrata Police for parking on the street on the south side of EHQ during night shift. Without much security presence, having to park in dimly lighted parking lots and walk a far distance in the dark to EHQ is 2-14-20 EHQ a safety concern. 2-18-20 USBR Employee leaned back and chair broke, employee did not fall, chair was tagged. 2-21-20 MLSC While cutting an old pole, it broke and cross arm struck employee’s hard hat on the way down.
Close Calls Date Location Description 2-24-20 WIV Longhouse Coiling door was fallen due to high winds. Semi truck tried to pass multiple cars could not make it in time and had to cut another driver off just to make it back into 2-24-20 HW 243 their lane and avoid collision with oncoming traffic. 2-27-20 EHQ Cubicle shelf unit fell onto desk
2 nd Annual Safety Days When: June 18, 2020 Where: Grant County Fairgrounds Moses Lake, WA Time: 8am-3:30pm (Lunch provided)
Employer and Employee Responsibilities WAC 296-800-110 Employer responsibility: To provide a safe and healthy workplace free from recognized hazards WAC 296-800-120 Employee’s responsibility: To play an active role in creating a safe and healthy workplace and comply with all applicable safety and health rules
Virus Universal Precautions • Avoid contact with people who are sick • Stay home if you’re sick • Wash hands often with soap and warm water (20 seconds) • Cover your mouth and nose when coughing or sneezing • Avoid touching your eyes, nose, or mouth with unwashed hands • Maintain a clean environment • Use caution when traveling
2020 incidents Year to Date Summary Employee Safety Level 6 – Fatality or Hospitalization Level 6 – Fatality or Hospitalization 0 0 Level 5 – Lost Work Day Case(s) Level 5 – Lost Work Day Case(s) 1 0 0 1 0 0 7 Level 4 –Restricted Duty Case(s) Level 4 –Restricted Duty Case(s) Recordable Cases TTL. 5 20 Level 3 – Recordable Injury Case(s) Level 3 – Recordable Injury Case(s) 0 0 Recordable 8 Cases TTL. Level 2 – First Aid Case(s) Level 2 – First Aid Case(s) 2 3 11 7 Level 1 – Serious Close Call Level 1 – Serious Close Call 0 0 67 Level O - Other – Close Call Level O - Other – Close Call 29 19 2019 2020
Leading & Lagging Indicators
12 Month Rolling – Recordable Injury Rate 2019 vs. 2020
Thank You Powering our way of life.
Safety SHIP Update – Q1 2020 Powering our way of life.
“EVERYBODY HAS A PLAN UNTIL THEY GET PUNCHED IN THE FACE” - Mike Tyson
What Message Are We Sending?
We’re all in this together WAC 296-800-120 Employee’s responsibility: To play an active role in creating a safe and healthy workplace and comply with all applicable safety and health rules
Safety Team Craig Bressan Safety Support Tech Writer Data Analyst Senior Safety Coordinators Mike Jessica Tyler John Ron RJ Abel Miland Ziegler O’Brion Price Roth Fronsman Sabedra
What is the SHIP? Safety & Health Improvement Plan (SHIP)
Today’s Goal Provide an update on our progress of the SHIP and some new initiatives we are working on: • Administrative • Information/Education • Safe Work Practices • Performance
Purpose and Goal Purpose: Grant PUD is charting a course to safety and health excellence. This Safety & Health Improvement Plan (SHIP) describes our course and how we plan to reach our destination. Vision: Grant PUD will create and maintain an environment where all employees think, act, and behave in ways which demonstrate that safety is our paramount value Goal: Achieve a recordable incident rate of zero by the end of 2021.
What tools have been either added or modified in the last three years: • CI 1 – 5 Team updates have been covered by the SST • Upgrade of our Learning Management System (LMS) • Power Production - Using Maximo for Job Hazard Analysis • Job Site Review Program • Both internal and external audits of critical safety programs: Clearance Procedures, Hearing Protection Program, Lead Worker Program, Respirator Program and Crane Program. • CAP Program and Condition Reporting System
Learning Management System (LMS) Upgrades to our LMS include: Employees are now be able to review and track: • Courses they have completed • Courses they are assigned to complete Foreman, Supervisors and Managers are able to track: • Their assigned training • The training status of employees that work in their cost center We now have an extensive library of safety training materials that can be customized to meet GCPUD safety policy requirements
Utilizing Maximo for Job Hazard Analysis
Job Site Review Program
Internal and External Audits • Clearance Procedures – Internal Audit(s) • Hearing Protection Program – External Audit • Lead Worker Program – External Audit (In Progress) • Respirator Program – External Audit • Crane Program – External Audit
So what is next for the SHIP? Update of the SHIP (both additions and refinement) Changes to our electronic infrastructure: • Using PolicyTech to manage safety programs, plans and procedures. Note: Using PolicyTech will give us a better tool for tracking documents in the review process. • Moving from incident reporting to condition reporting: • Improve categorization of incidents • Improve tracking and trending of off normal conditions • Improve incident review and assignment of action items
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