Safety Observations &
SIP
PURPOSE
l Continuously observe positive
and at risk behaviors
l Communicate behaviors to
employees through feedback,
training and analysis
l Correct at risk behaviors
through coaching and
discussion.
DESCRIPTION
l Employees will observe positive
and at risk behaviors practiced in
the workplace.
l Feedback on positive and at risk
behaviors will be given to all
employees
l Trending and analysis will be
conducted to improve SJBU safety
performance.
SAFETY
OBSERVATIONS
l What’s Your perspective on
“Observations” ?
? ? ? ?
“We’re here to
help you.”
Goal of Safety
Observations
l Recognize a correct behavior or safe
condition.
l Increase Safety Awareness.
l Display interest.
l Gets people thinking about safety.
l Increases communications.
l Correct an unsafe behavior or condition
before an incident or injury occurs
Observation Skills
l Recognizing Safe & Unsafe
Behaviors
Safety Awareness Eye's
l Personal Protective Equipment
l Housekeeping Practices
l Tools and Equipment
l Procedures
l Positions of People / Line of Fire
l Reactions of People
Observation Skills
l Recognizing Safe & Unsafe :
– Personal Protective
Equipment:
Is the appropriate Equipment being
used?
Is the equipment in good condition
Is the equipment being used
correctly?
PPE
PPE
Observation
Skills
l Recognizing Safe & Unsafe :
– Housekeeping Practices:
Material Storage?
(Obstructed Safety Equipment,
Clutter, tripping hazards,)
Stairs and Platforms
Housekeeping
Housekeeping
Housekeeping
Observation
Skills
l Recognizing Safe & Unsafe :
– Tools and Equipment:
Is it the right tool for the job?
Is the tool in Good Condition ?
Is tool being used correctly?
Tools & Equipment
Tools & Equipment
Tools & Equipment
Observation
Skills
l Recognizing Safe & Unsafe :
– Procedures:
Is Standard Practice Established (do
people know what to do?)
Is Standard Practice being followed?
( do people do what they are
supposed to do?)
Is standard adequate for job? (are
there questions on what is right or
wrong?)
Procedures
Procedures
Observation
Skills
l Recognizing Safe & Unsafe :
– Positions of People / Line of
Fire:
Caught between objects
Struck by an Object
Fall from an elevation
Striking against
Positions of People /
Line of Fire
Positions of People /
Line of Fire
Positions of People /
Line of Fire
Observation
Skills
l Recognizing Safe & Unsafe :
– Reactions of People:
Adjusting PPE
Stopping Work
Rearranging job
Changing position
Changing tools
Applying Lockout
Stopping Work
Observations &
communication
l Focus on the Actions of People
l Give and Receive Open and
Honest Feedback
l Recognize Positive Behaviors
l Discipline is not the intent of
observations
Keys to good
communication
l Discuss items that could
make their job easier.
l Ask what their personal
concerns are with the job.
(Present and Future)
– Tools?
– Materials?
– Conditions?
Goals of the
Observation
l Communication and
Questioning leads
individuals to:
– Recognize injury potential
– Do something to protect
themselves
– Start questioning on their own.
– Teach the questioner
– Leads to improved procedures
nO ehT rehtO ediS
NEAR MISS / HSE OPPORTUNITY REPORT
Location: ________________________________
Date _____________Time _________________
Briefly describe the near miss or HSE opportunity
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_What was going on at the time?
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Immediate Action Taken:
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Reported By (optional)______________________________
Supervisor Actions
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Near Miss / Safety
Opportunity
Definitions:
l Near Miss ?
l Safety Opportunity?
Near Miss / Safety
Opportunity
Briefly describe the NM/SO
What was going on at the time?
Immediate Action Taken
Reported by
Supervisor Actions
Near Miss / Safety
Opportunity
Near Miss / Safety
Opportunity
Safety Opportunity
