Nueces County Risk Management. You will be able to: Understand you are responsible for safety Provide a clear definition of safety attitude Think.

Nueces County Risk Management

You will be able to:Understand you are responsible for safetyProvide a clear definition of safety attitudeThink about safety in all work situationsTeach and talk about safetyModel safety

Prevents injuries Keeps the company OSHA compliantPrepares for the unexpectedImproves work environment and morale

Safety is priority ONE

Safety as a core value

Think about safetyTalk about safetyWork safelySafety as a habitSafety part of your

character

ManagementSafety ManagerSupervisorYou

Provide a safe environment

Provide safety equipment

Teach children safety

Lead by example

Show concern for others

Stay informed about safety

Follow safety rules and procedures

Identify hazards

Stay healthy, fit, and focused

Complacency

Carelessness

Recklessness

Fatigue

If there are any questions about the definition of a safety attitude, developing safety as a core value, or your responsibility for safety?

Contact:SupervisorDepartment Loss Control Rep.Risk Management Dept.

Consider the hazardsWear PPEInspect machines and

equipmentGet trainingFollow lockout/tagout

proceduresPerform maintenance

only if authorized

Consider your backUtilize material-

handling aidsEvaluate the load

and clear the pathUse PPELift properly

Consider the hazardsRead the label or

MSDSWear PPEFollow storage and

handling proceduresDispose of properly

Requires initiative and responsibility

Prevents injuriesPrevents firesEnsures access to

evacuation routes and emergency equipment

Fire extinguisher locations

Emergency exitsFirst Aid and CPRAED LocationsBomb ThreatsActive Shooter

Home projectsAutomobile safetySports activities Safety officer for

your children

Many home injuries could be prevented by applying the same safety used at work!

Learn about PPE, machine guarding, working with chemicals, evacuation routes

Learn safe operating and working procedures

Ask questions or suggest additional training

Conduct training

Any questions about how a person with a safety attitude is always thinking about safety?

Discuss safety hazards

Provide safety suggestions and report hazards

Initiate safety discussions

Teach others about safety hazards

Teach others about PPE

Teach about safe operating procedures

Stop unsafe acts IMMEDIATELY

Discuss safety hazards

Teach safe procedures

Encourage safe behavior and use of PPE

Discuss emergency plans

SET THE EXAMPLE

Wear PPE Inspect equipment,

machinery, and chemical labels

Follow safe operating procedures

Understand workplace hazards

Be involved with safety meetings or the safety committee

Compliment others for following safe working procedures & practices

Compliment others for wearing PPE

Put a stop to horseplay & dangerous behavior

Tell Supervisor/Work Leader about unsafe conditions, procedures, or acts

Enforce a culture of SAFETY

Get plenty of sleepEat nutritious mealsStart a stretching

and exercising program

Manage stressAvoid drugs and

alcoholAttend the Nueces

County monthly “Wellness Luncheons”

Any questions about how a person with a safety attitude talks and walks safety?

Make safety a valueSafety is your responsibilityLearn to assess and correct hazardsTalk and teach safetyModel your safety attitude

If you have further questions please contact the Risk Management Department:

Risk Manager: Lance Essweinlance.esswein@co.nueces.tx.us

Emergency & Risk Management Specialist, Martha Sanchez martha.sanchez@co.nueces.tx.us

Phone: 361-888-0401FAX: 361-888-0403