Nueces County Risk Management

 You will be able to:  Understand you are responsible for safety  Provide a clear definition of safety attitude  Think about safety in all work situations  Teach and talk about safety  Model safety

 Prevents injuries  Keeps the company OSHA compliant  Prepares for the unexpected  Improves work environment and morale

 Safety is priority ONE  Safety as a core value

 Think about safety  Talk about safety  Work safely  Safety as a habit  Safety part of your character

 Management  Safety Manager  Supervisor  You

 Provide a safe environment  Provide safety equipment  Teach children safety  Lead by example

 Show concern for others  Stay informed about safety  Follow safety rules and procedures  Identify hazards  Stay healthy, fit, and focused

 Complacency  Carelessness  Recklessness  Fatigue

 If there are any questions about the definition of a safety attitude, developing safety as a core value, or your responsibility for safety?

 Contact:  Supervisor  Department Loss Control Rep.

 Risk Management Dept.

 Consider the hazards  Wear PPE  Inspect machines and equipment  Get training  Follow lockout/tagout procedures  Perform maintenance only if authorized

 Consider your back  Utilize material handling aids  Evaluate the load and clear the path  Use PPE  Lift properly

 Consider the hazards  Read the label or MSDS  Wear PPE  Follow storage and handling procedures  Dispose of properly

 Requires initiative and responsibility  Prevents injuries  Prevents fires  Ensures access to evacuation routes and emergency equipment

 Fire extinguisher locations  Emergency exits  First Aid and CPR  AED Locations  Bomb Threats  Active Shooter

 Home projects  Automobile safety  Sports activities  Safety officer for your children Many home injuries could be prevented by applying the same safety used at work!

 Learn about PPE, machine guarding, working with chemicals, evacuation routes  Learn safe operating and working procedures  Ask questions or suggest additional training  Conduct training

 Any questions about how a person with a safety attitude is always thinking about safety?

 Discuss safety hazards  Provide safety suggestions and report hazards  Initiate safety discussions

 Teach others about safety hazards  Teach others about PPE  Teach about safe operating procedures  Stop unsafe acts IMMEDIATELY

 Discuss safety hazards  Teach safe procedures  Encourage safe behavior and use of PPE  Discuss emergency plans  SET THE EXAMPLE

 Wear PPE  Inspect equipment, machinery, and chemical labels  Follow safe operating procedures  Understand workplace hazards  Be involved with safety meetings or the safety committee

 Compliment others for following safe working procedures & practices  Compliment others for wearing PPE  Put a stop to horseplay & dangerous behavior  Tell Supervisor/Work Leader about unsafe conditions, procedures, or acts  Enforce a culture of SAFETY

 Get plenty of sleep  Eat nutritious meals  Start a stretching and exercising program  Manage stress  Avoid drugs and alcohol  Attend the Nueces County monthly “ Wellness Luncheons ”

 Any questions about how a person with a safety attitude talks and walks safety?

 Make safety a value  Safety is your responsibility  Learn to assess and correct hazards  Talk and teach safety  Model your safety attitude

If you have further questions please contact the Risk Management Department:     Risk Manager: Lance Esswein [email protected]

Emergency & Risk Management Specialist, Martha Sanchez [email protected]

Phone: 361-888-0401 FAX: 361-888-0403