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This FREE Safety Meeting template, provided for your use, is an example of safety program materials available through annual subscription to Grainger Online SafetyManagersm. Grainger Online SafetyManager? makes it easier than ever to manage, track and maintain critical workplace safety activity and information right from your PC. This online solution provides access to a set of comprehensive management tools and resources help you with Safety Management, Training Management, MSDS Management and Document Management.Additional safety training and documents are available on this topic and many others. For more information visit safetymanager or call 855-5eSafety (537-2338)Company Name: Safety Meeting ID: 83Date: Safety Meeting Topic:Slips, Trips, and FallsATTENDANCE ROSTER By signing below, I attest that:I have been provided with information and training on the subject listed. I have had ample opportunity to ask questions. I understand that failure to apply this training and information in the workplace may result in progressive discipline up to and including termination. Employee Signature & ID NumberINSTRUCTOR NOTES PURPOSE The purpose of this Safety Meeting is to provide information and training to the workforce so that hazards are recognized, hazard control strategies are implemented, and workplace injuries and illness are reduced. In the construction industry, these meetings are often referred to as ‘toolbox talks’ or ‘tailgate talks.’ In other industries, a safety topic is often introduced into crew or department meetings. Regardless of what they are called, or when they are held, Safety Meetings provide an excellent forum to ensure workers are knowledgeable of hazards in the workplace, safety work practices, and to help meet the OSHA requirements for providing a safe and healthful work environment. LEARNING OBJECTIVE The objective for this safety meeting is to reduce the potential for slips, trips, and falls in the workplace through improved employee awareness. PREPARING THE SAFETY MEETING The following actions should be taken to prepare for the safety meeting: Select an appropriate time for the meeting – the best time is often at the start of the work shift. Select a location that will minimize distractions. Thoroughly review the Instructor Notes and Presentation Material provided for this Safety Meeting so that the lesson can be ‘presented’ not ‘read’. Envision a few examples of how the topic applies to your specific workplace. Tailor the material to the time frame allotted for the meeting. DELIVERING THE SAFETY MEETING There are several keys to delivering an effective safety meeting: Take the presentation seriously. Be clear and concise. Don’t allow anyone to steer the program off track, stick to the message. Encourage participation by all participants – ask questions. Refer to the notes, but do not read the material directly. Use the Handout as an opportunity for group participation. Always relate the topic to your specific workplace, perhaps from your own experience. CONCLUDING THE SAFETY MEETING Once you have provided the presentation material and any associated learning activities, be sure to solicit questions and comments from the participants. This interaction can be the most valuable part of the Safety Meeting. When asked questions by the participants, consider using the following strategies: Answer the question directly only when the answer is obvious and a prolonged discussion of the issue will not benefit other participants. Repeat the question, paraphrasing it. This serves two purposes: it ensures that the entire class hears the question, and, it lets the questioner check your understanding of the question. This strategy also gives other participants time to think about the question and possible answers. Redirect the question. Ask another participant to respond. Or redirect the question to the group in general, asking for an answer or comment, or an elaboration upon the issue. This strategy encourages more participation and implies that peers are a resource for learning. Respond by asking probing questions. The intent of probing questions is to draw the attention to issues that may be only implied in the answer, and to help participants answer their own questions. Use the question to promote a discussion. This strategy helps involve the majority of participants in trying to answer questions, for example, where there is considerable difference of opinion about the answer. If desired, use the Quiz for this Safety Meeting as a way to document proficiency in the subject matter. The Quiz can be performed by each participant and then graded, or it can be used as a group review and learning exercise. DOCUMENTATION AND RECORDKEEPING It is recommended that all Safety Meetings be documented. Many OSHA standards require documentation of training provided in the workplace. Use the attendance roster for this Safety Meeting to document attendance and completion. File the attendance roster in a properly organized training recordkeeping system in accordance with company record retention policies. PRESENTATION TALKING POINTS LEARNING OBJECTIVE The objective for this safety meeting is to reduce the potential for slips, trips, and falls in the workplace through improved employee awareness. PRESENTATION MATERIAL Use the following facts to set the stage for the discussion: Slips, trips, and falls constitute the majority of general industry accidents. Slips, trips, and falls cause 15% of all accidental deaths, and are second only to motor vehicles as a cause of fatalities. Most of these accidents result from slips or trips that happen at floor level, rather than from high places. Slips, trips, and falls can happen almost anywhere and can be caused by a number of things. Everyone has the responsibility to identify the risk factors and take corrective action to eliminate slips, trips, and falls. Next, review the following topics, using specific examples, and reinforce each employee’s responsibility in reducing the potential for slips, trips, and falls in the workplace. Housekeeping. Proper housekeeping is essential. Housekeeping is an ongoing procedure that is simply done as a part of each worker's daily performance. When each individual does his/her part to keep work areas clean, then a successful housekeeping program will be the result. Wet or slippery surfaces. Building lobbies can become slippery on a rainy day, process areas can remain wet, or hazards may be created by spills or leaks. Control measures that can be implemented include mats, signage, and temporary restrictions. All employees must be vigilant for wet or slippery surfaces. Immediate action should be taken to eliminate the hazard. Obstacles in walkways. Obstacles could include obstructions across hallways, material stacked or dumped in passageways, clutter, and the list can go on. Proper housekeeping in work and walking areas is still the most effective control measure in avoiding these types of hazards. Lighting. Inadequate lighting can hide items that are in your way, so replace light fixtures or bulbs that don't work. Keep work areas well-lit and clean. When you enter a darkened room, always turn on the light first, even if you stay only for a minute. Footwear. The shoes we wear can play a big part in preventing falls. The slickness of the soles and the type of heels worn need to be evaluated to avoid slips, trips, and falls. Whenever a fall-related injury is investigated, the footwear needs to be evaluated to see if it contributed to the incident. Stairs. Follow the preventative measures for proper use of stairs. Whether going up or down stairs, always use the handrail. Seeing where you are going is important. Make sure the stairs are well-lit with on/off switches at the top and bottom of the stairwell. Make sure the stairs are clear and free of all obstacles. Never use a stairway for temporary storage. Ladders. Even small ladders can be hazardous if not used properly. Make sure to select the right ladder for the job, set it up properly, and use the ladder properly. Hold on with both hands when going up or down. If material must be handled, raise or lower it with a rope either before going down or after climbing to the desired level. Before ending the meeting, solicit input regarding locations in the workplace that may present slip, trip, and fall hazards. Often, the employees know where the risk is highest and can help identify corrective actions. HANDOUT Our Objective The objective for this safety meeting is to reduce the potential for slips, trips, and falls in the workplace through improved employee awareness. Your responsibility to help reduce the potential for slips, trips, and falls involves being actively engaged in identifying and observing the following: Housekeeping. Housekeeping is an ongoing procedure that is simply done as a part of each worker's daily performance. When each individual does his/her part to keep work areas clean, then a successful housekeeping program will be the result. Wet or slippery surfaces. All employees must be vigilant for wet or slippery surfaces. Immediate action should be taken to eliminate the hazard. Obstacles in walkways. Proper housekeeping in work and walking areas is still the most effective control measure in avoiding these types of hazards. Lighting. Inadequate lighting can hide items that are in your way, so replace light fixtures or bulbs that don't work. Keep work areas well lit and clean. When you enter a darkened room, always turn on the light first, even if you stay only for a minute. Footwear. The shoes we wear can play a big part in preventing slips, trips, and falls. Make appropriate footwear choices for your workplace. Stairs. Follow the preventative measures for proper use of stairs. Whether going up or down stairs, always use the handrail. Make sure the stairs are clear and free of all obstacles. Never use a stairway for temporary storage. Ladders. Make sure to select the right ladder for the job, set it up properly, and use the ladder properly. Hold on with both hands when going up or down. If material must be handled, raise or lower it with a rope either before going down or after climbing to the desired level. QUIZ Based on the information presented during today’s Safety Meeting, determine if the following five statements are true or false. Select the box that corresponds to your answer. QuestionAnswer 1. Slips, trips, and falls cause 15% of all accidental deaths, and are second only to motor vehicles as a cause of fatalities. □ True □ False2. Most fatal falls occur from heights over 30 feet, rather than from shorter heights. □ True □ False3. The shoes we wear can play a big part in preventing slips, trips, and falls. □ True □ False4. Housekeeping is solely the responsibility of the maintenance and janitorial staffs. □ True □ False5. Immediate action should be taken to eliminate the hazard associated with wet or slippery floors. □ True □ FalseQUIZ KEY The box corresponding to the correct answer for each of the five quiz questions is blackened on this answer key. Review the correct answers to ensure everyone has achieved the learning objective. QuestionAnswer 1. Slips, trips, and falls cause 15% of all accidental deaths, and are second only to motor vehicles as a cause of fatalities. ■ True □ False2. Most fatal falls occur from heights over 30 feet, rather than from shorter heights. □ True ■ False3. The shoes we wear can play a big part in preventing slips, trips, and falls. ■ True □ False4. Housekeeping is solely the responsibility of the maintenance and janitorial staffs. □ True ■ False5. Immediate action should be taken to eliminate the hazard associated with wet or slippery floors. ■ True □ FalseSafety Meetings Disclaimer ?? This safety meeting (the "Information") is made available to the user or other receiver of the Information for general informational purposes only. The Information has been developed with consideration of various factors relevant to the subject area, including federal laws and regulations in effect at the time the Information was created and/or certain good management practices relevant to the subject area.? 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