This approach involves the following suggested steps: Monthly Theme Poster: Make copies and post wherever you will get the most impact

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1 Local Government Risk Management Services Safety Theme & Poster Program December 2010 The attached safety theme program is designed to help you get an important safety message across to all employees in a simple-to-use fashion that can be completed each month. This approach involves the following suggested steps: Monthly Theme Poster: Make copies and post wherever you will get the most impact Monthly Theme Page: Repeats the poster message with the safety theme topic of the month; make copies to hand out to each safety meeting participant Participant Sign-in Sheet Monthly Safety Self-Inspection Checklist for use in each department Suggested Agenda of the Monthly Meeting: - Assemble the participants, hand out copies of the theme page, and pass around the sign-in sheet. - Read the theme aloud and discuss aspects of the theme in the department; give examples, ask for ideas, and encourage participation. - Discuss accidents and incidents over the last month. - Issue safety inspection checklists for the month to each department inspection team. - Discuss all inspection items noted from the previous month s reports, including the status of completion of reported items. We hope this safety theme approach will make your monthly meetings informative and effective. All posters and theme programs are readily downloadable from our web site at Let us know how these work for your people! Thanks, Your LGRMS Safety Team

2 Happy Holidays and a Safe, Happy New Year!

3 End-of-Year Wrap-Up Our poster this month is an amusing view of a Federal Aviation Administration overlyregulated Santa Claus. Safety should always be part of any workplace environment, whether at the North Pole workshops or your city and county street and road department shops. As 2010 closes out, maybe it is time to reflect on how the year went. Have our worker injury rates decreased, increased, or stayed the same? Why? Have we reviewed our safety programs and safety training? What changes do we need to implement for 2011, and what programs do we need to continue working on? This is a great time to pull employees together from each department. Have them take a little time and discuss the year. Ask each other: If you could make one change to make your job safer this year, what would that change be? Review your department s safety rules. Do they still make sense? Have we been following the rules? If not, why not? Maybe the rule does not make sense. Like the FAA Santa, sometimes good intentions do not work as we intended when put in the real world. Don t be afraid to make changes if they are well thought out and make you and your employees safe on the job. From all of us at LGRMS, have a great holiday and happy and safe New Year!

4 Safety Meeting Attendance Sign Up Sheet City/County: Date: Department: Topic: Attendees: Next meeting scheduled for Safety Coordinator

5 General Self Inspection Program Location, Area, or Department: Date: Surveyor: General Evaluation Needs Needs Good Very Good Action Improvement A. Property/Liability a. Fire protection b. Housekeeping c. Slip/trip/fall d. Public safety B. Employee Safety a. Safety meetings b. Safety rules c. Work conditions d. Auto/equipment Property/Liability Yes No Fire protection Emergency numbers posted Fire extinguishers available/serviced Fire alarm panel showing system is operational, no warning lights Automatic sprinkler system control valve locked in open position Automatic sprinkler heads clear of storage within three feet Flammable, combustible liquids stored in UL-listed containers Flammable, combustible liquid containers stored in proper cabinet or container Smoking, No Smoking areas designated/marked Any cigarette butts noticed in No Smoking areas Comments: Housekeeping Stairwells clear of combustible items Furnace, hot water heater, electrical panel areas clear of combustible items Work and public areas are clear of extension cords, boxes, equipment or other tripping hazards Floor surfaces kept clear of oils, other fluids or water Stored items are not leaning or improperly supported; heavy items are not up high Comments: Slip/Trip/Fall Stair treads are in good condition; not worn, damaged or loose Handrails for all stairs/steps Guardrails for all elevated platforms Stair handrails are in good condition; not loose or broken Floor surfaces are even, with non-slip wax if applicable All rugs are held down or have non-slip backing Any holes, pits or depressions are marked with tape, barricades or guardrails Wet floor signs are available and used Comments:

6 Public Safety Yes No Public areas kept clear of storage, supplies Emergency lighting for public assembly areas in buildings Evacuation plans posted for public assembly areas in buildings Public areas have necessary warning or directional signs Construction work has barriers, covers, and markings Street and road signs noted in good condition, clear of obstructions Sidewalks smooth and even: no holes, no raised or broken areas Comments: Employee Safety Safety Meetings Held in the department Meetings held monthly quarterly other, documented Different topic each time Covers department safety rules Safety Rules Rules specific for this department Rules are written, posted in the department Reviewed with new employees Work Conditions Employees exposed to: Heat Cold Rain/sleet/snow Use of Chemicals Noise Work in Confined Spaces Work in trenches Traffic Blood/body fluids Other Proper personal protective equipment available Respirators, goggles, face shields, chemical gloves, traffic vests, appropriate clothing Trench boxes/shoring for trenching, ear plugs/muffs, body armor (law enforcement) Confined space equipment, harness, air testing equipment, ventilation equipment, tripod Fire Dept. turn-out gear, Blood borne pathogens kits Personal protective equipment required to be worn Employees trained on proper use Equipment properly maintained Shop equipment has proper guards to protect from pinch or caught between type injuries Chemicals used in the department MSDS sheets available, employees trained on hazards, proper use, proper PPE to use Comments: Auto and Equipment General Self Inspection Program Seat belts provided Seat belts required to be used Drivers noted wearing seatbelts All lights working including strobe lights, turn signals Tires in good condition, tread, sidewalls Glass in good condition, not cracked, broken Reflective tape, signs in good condition Any periodic, documented, self-inspection of the vehicles/equipment Proper guards on mowers, other equipment Comments:

7 Online Registration Available to All Member Cities and Counties Our members can register for training programs on our website. This process can be used to register multiple members. You can receive an automatic confirmation and a map to the location of the training program, by checking the appropriate box on the online form. Registration can be made up to six months in advance. This process is designed to better facilitate long-range travel plans and budgeting considerations. Many members use this system and find it very useful in planning their training efforts. Descriptions of the programs and the full training calendar are also available on the website. We continue to send out individual training flyers to alert members of upcoming training opportunities. Members can still register over the phone or by faxing back the registration form found on each flyer. Visit Our Website Today to Register for Upcoming Programs!

8 Local Government Risk Management Services 315 West Ponce De Leon Avenue Suite 356 Decatur, GA December 2010 Safety Theme & Poster Program FIRST CLASS MAIL Safety Training Schedule January 18 Accident Investigation 19 Safety Coordinator I 25 Safety Coordinator I The Forum Civic Center Rome 26 Accident Investigation The Forum Civic Center Rome 27 Advanced Workers Compensation February 1 Personnel Liability 3 Personnel Liability UGA Conference Center at Abraham Balwin College Tifton February 10 Personnel Liability DuBose Porter Center Heart of GA Tech Institute Dublin 16 Accident Investigation UGA Conference Center at Abraham Baldwin College Tifton 17 Accident Investigation Nesmith-Lane Building Georgia Southern University Statesboro 22 Safety Coordinator I Nesmith Lane Building Georgia Southern University Statesboro February 23 Safety Coordinator I UGA Conference Center at Abraham Baldwin College Tifton March 9 Work Zone Safety 22 Work Zone Safety UGA Conference Center at Abraham Baldwin College Tifton 24 Work Zone Safety Nesmith-Lane Building Georgia Southern University Statesboro Wishing you a safe and happy holiday season For the latest information, check out our online calendar!