Transcript HELP Accident Prevention Tool

HELP
Accident Prevention
Memory Tool
FY2011 Injuries
• In short: TOO MANY!
• FY2011: 6635 total, 1410 Lost time cases.
• Just over 5.28% of the State of Georgia
employees were involved in some type of injury
during FY2011.
• The largest cost and most of the injuries came
from one of the simplest causes - Falls, Slips &
Trips.
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State of Georgia Workers’ Compensation
Injuries FY2011 vs. FY2010
7000
6635
6000
6318
5525
5000
4947
4000
Lost Time
Med Only
3000
Total
2000
1000
1410
1371
0
FY2011
FY2010
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Injuries by Type (Top 15)
1400
FY2011
FY2010
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600
400
200
0
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HELP Accident Prevention Tool
Purpose: To provide an easy tool that
everyone can use to prevent injuries during
their daily tasks.
Application: Daily prior to starting any job or
task.
Hazards,
Equipment,
Look,
Protection
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HELP Accident Prevention Tool
Hazards
• Do I know the Hazards of performing this
Job/Task?
• Do I know the chemicals involved? Is the MSDS
available and have I reviewed it?
• Am I sure the power has been turned off on this
piece of machinery? And has it been locked so
no one will start it?
• Do I know how to operate the tools safely?
From a screwdriver to a bulldozer know the
hazards before operating.
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HELP Accident Prevention Tool
Equipment
• Do I have the proper Equipment, including
Safety Equipment to do this Job/Task?
▪ Proper tools (Pry bar rather than using a
Screwdriver)
▪ Lifting help (Another person, hand truck, forklift)
▪ Safety glasses
▪ Proper shoes
▪ Gloves
▪ Hardhat
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Look
• Am I aware of my surroundings at all times?
▪ Water puddles and electricity never mix!
▪ Other equipment operating in the area.
▪ Other people working in the area.
▪ When moving objects do you have a clear path?
• Look out for one another.
▪ Is your partner using the proper PPE?
• F.O.C.U.S. on the task at hand.
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HELP Accident Prevention Tool
Protection
• Am I sure Protective Guards/Safety Barriers are
in place?
▪ Machine guards.
▪ Lockouts/Tagouts in place?
▪ Are the brakes on the vehicle operating properly?
▪ Is your seat belt working properly?
• Am I sure the barrier/device that is designed to
prevent injuries is in place and working?
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H.E.L.P. Accident Prevention Tool
• Simple steps taken before starting a job or task
can go a long way in preventing injuries.
• Does not replace other training methods.
• The injury you prevent may be yours!
• Thanks for your help.
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