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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

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1410 1371

55254947

66356318

Lost Time

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Injuries by Type (Top 15)

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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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HELP Accident Prevention Tool

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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