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A Health and Safety Management System that will result in Safer workplaces for the employees and a reduction of injuries.
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AWARE-NS is funded by the Nova Scotia Department of Health & Wellness
Homecare/Home SupportOctober 25, 2013
WelcomeHeather Matthews
Occupational Health and Safety Specialist
Who Are we ?The voice of safety for Health and Community Services in Nova Scotia
Built our team from the ground up since April 2009
Legislation PreventionClaims
Management Return to Work
NS Department of Labour & WorkforceDevelopment
AWARE-NSEmployerEmployeesWCBOther partners
EmployerEmployeesWCBOEAInjured Workers groups
EmployerEmployeesWCBService providers
Safe and Healthy People; Safe and Healthy Workplaces
Where do we fit?The Nova Scotia Workplace Safety System
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What we offer…Tools and Educational
ResourcesOnline campusNewsletters-MonthlyWebinars- Nov 6th JOHSCToolkitsVideo LibrarySupport to initiativesAdvocate for policy
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7 Agencies Signed a Charter May 2012
VON, Northwood, Red Cross, New Waterford, Guysborough, Lunenburg, Cape Breton County
Vision: To develop a Health and Safety Management System that will result in Safer workplaces for the employees and a reduction of injuries.
Health and Safety
Management System
1Safety Accountability Training Module
Safety Accountability Module Facilator’s Guide
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Development of the HSMS Inventory
HSMS Inventory
1. Management Leadership & Support2. JOHSC Effectiveness3.Hazard Identification & Risk Analysis 4.Hazard Control4.Incident Investigation & Reporting5.OH&S Foundations7.Safety Communication 8.Training9.Program Administration & Evaluation
Safety Accountability
Training Module Highlights
Safety Accountability
Training Module Highlights
Safety Accountability
Training Module Highlights
Safety Accountability
Training Module Highlights
Safety Accountability
Training Module Highlights
Module is accompanied by Facilitators Guide
IRS Module One
IRS Module One
IRS Module One
Module is accompanied by Facilitators Guide and Exercises
IRS Module Two
IRS Module Two
IRS Module Two
IRS Module Two
Module is accompanied by Facilitators Guide and Exercises
JOHSC Effectiveness
Checklist and Tip Sheets
1What should be on JOHS Committee Agenda?
Tips to an Effective JOHS Committee & Common Mistakes by Committee
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JOHSC Effectiveness Checklist
Typical Duties of a Committee
Tips for JOSH Committee to Set Annual Safety Goals
Checklist Structure•18 Question•Requiring a yes/no response•Points 1 or 0•Technique•Audit Expectations- refers back to the legislation(demonstrated, posted, indicated)
JOHSC Effectives Checklist
JOINT OH&S COMMITTEE
AUDIT
AUDIT RATING AUDIT
EXPECTATIONS Response Points
Available
Technique Points Awarded Yes No D P I
QUESTIONS:
1. Call to Order.2. Attendance/Regrets.3. Approval of Agenda.4. Read and approve minutes of previous meeting. 5. Business arising from minutes.6. Workplace health and safety topics 7. Incident review 8. Inspection Reports.9. New Business10. Updates on scheduled safety-training programs.11. Adjournment.
What should be on JOHS Committee Agenda?
1. The group has no clear-cut job to perform, …2. There is talk, talk, talk…without decisions.3. People are appointed who are neither interested nor experienced.4. The chairpersons are not qualified by experience, desire, or
ability.5. The group has no orderly plan, no time schedule.6. People do not show up for meetings and inspections.7. The work of the committee is not recognized by employees
or management.8. Agendas are sent out late or distributed only at the meeting
Tips to an effective JOHSC & Common Mistakes by Committee
1. Report unsafe conditions and suggest corrective actions.3. Clearly define the duties and responsibilities of members.4. Review incidents, near misses, claim summaries…5. Review all serious injuries. Not for fault finding,…prevention 6. Contribute ideas and suggestions for improvements in safety.7. Work safely and influence others to work safely.8. Make periodic Agency/facility safety audits.10. Develop, implement, and review written safety programs.11. Build enthusiasm for safety programs.13. Establish dispute resolution procedures.15. Identifying high-risk job tasks and developing written safe operating procedures.
Typical Duties of a Committee
Committee needs to do the following:1. Establish a written plan2. Have both Short term, … and long term, … goals.3. Goals should be measurable and achievable.4. Goals should be reviewed periodically….5. Set a special meeting time aside to work on writing goals.9. Write them so they will have measurable results.10. Publish list and keep it visible.11. Break down large challenges into smaller steps.12. Regularly review progress.14. Don’t let the one year mark sneak up
Tips for JOSH Committee to set Annual Safety Goals
Hazard Management System
Hazard Management System
Hazard Management System
Thank You!