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AGC of Colorado / Pinnacol Assurance Group Workers’ Comp Dividend Safety Meeting July 25, 2006 Willis

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AGC of Colorado / Pinnacol Assurance Group Workers’ Comp Dividend Safety Meeting July 25, 2006. W illis. Scott Sears, P.E., CSP Safety Management Consultant Willis [email protected] Jody Wright Executive Vice President Willis of Colorado jody.wright @willis.com. W illis. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

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Page 1: AGC of Colorado / Pinnacol Assurance Group  Workers’ Comp Dividend Safety Meeting July 25, 2006

AGC of Colorado / Pinnacol Assurance Group Workers’ Comp

Dividend Safety Meeting

July 25, 2006

Willis

Page 2: AGC of Colorado / Pinnacol Assurance Group  Workers’ Comp Dividend Safety Meeting July 25, 2006

Scott Sears, P.E., CSPSafety Management Consultant

[email protected]

Jody WrightExecutive Vice President

Willis of [email protected]

Willis

Page 3: AGC of Colorado / Pinnacol Assurance Group  Workers’ Comp Dividend Safety Meeting July 25, 2006

Hot IssuesNFPA 70EFall ProtectionSilicaHeat StressPerception SurveysEMRStrainsCommunication

BBSScaffoldingExcavationNew OSHA RegulationsFleet ExposuresEmployee HiringReturn To WorkMulti-Employer Sites

Page 4: AGC of Colorado / Pinnacol Assurance Group  Workers’ Comp Dividend Safety Meeting July 25, 2006

Why Do We Have Accidents?

Lack of KnowledgeLack of TrainingNot Enough Safety RulesToo Few InspectionsToo Few Safety ProfessionalsOSHA InadequaciesLack of Execution

Page 5: AGC of Colorado / Pinnacol Assurance Group  Workers’ Comp Dividend Safety Meeting July 25, 2006

It Is Not That Hard…Hazardous ConditionsUnsafe ActionsWhat Is Your ExperienceWhat About Your Accidents Clear violations of OSHA rules, or Carelessness/StupiditySystem Failures are common

Page 6: AGC of Colorado / Pinnacol Assurance Group  Workers’ Comp Dividend Safety Meeting July 25, 2006

What Is a System Failure?

Conflicting InstructionSafety is #2 Poor Subcontractor Selection/MgmtSome Incentive ProgramsSome Bonus ProgramsImproper Goals

Page 7: AGC of Colorado / Pinnacol Assurance Group  Workers’ Comp Dividend Safety Meeting July 25, 2006

Stop Worrying About OSHA

Which costs more: OSHA Citation Back InjuryOSHA cannot regulate human behaviorIs it just a matter of embarrassmentPrevent accidents and OSHA goes away

Page 8: AGC of Colorado / Pinnacol Assurance Group  Workers’ Comp Dividend Safety Meeting July 25, 2006

Let’s Rethink Our Approach

The Safety Cop mentality cannot workWe have to change behavior, butCan we change employee behaviors?Can we change supt. behaviors?Can we change owner behaviors?

Page 9: AGC of Colorado / Pinnacol Assurance Group  Workers’ Comp Dividend Safety Meeting July 25, 2006

Employees First…What are we talking about OSHA Rates Safety Violations Training Initiatives OSHA Rules Best PracticesThis is fine, but still…

Page 10: AGC of Colorado / Pinnacol Assurance Group  Workers’ Comp Dividend Safety Meeting July 25, 2006

Owners and Superintendents…

OSHA RatesAudit ResultsNew RegulationsIndustry ComparisonsAccident InformationCitation FeedbackThis is fine, but still…

Page 11: AGC of Colorado / Pinnacol Assurance Group  Workers’ Comp Dividend Safety Meeting July 25, 2006

What Can We Do For Ourselves?

Get clarity at the topLearn new languagesLose the Safety Cop mentalityFocus on results AND activitiesPick your battles carefullyModify your trainingWatch for System Failures

Page 12: AGC of Colorado / Pinnacol Assurance Group  Workers’ Comp Dividend Safety Meeting July 25, 2006

For Executives…

Challenge them to be betterDevelop an Executive Safety CommitteeApply SQP conceptAvoid programs designed to failMeasure effectively ($$$)Provide regular performance feedbackImplement Accountability programs

Page 13: AGC of Colorado / Pinnacol Assurance Group  Workers’ Comp Dividend Safety Meeting July 25, 2006

For Superintendents…

Accept responsibilityBe consistentMake the most of toolbox talksMaximize planningGo over how they will be measuredPost job evaluations

Page 14: AGC of Colorado / Pinnacol Assurance Group  Workers’ Comp Dividend Safety Meeting July 25, 2006

AGC of Colorado / Pinnacol Assurance Group Workers’ Comp

Dividend Safety Meeting

July 25, 2006

Willis