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<blockquote data-quote="vin" data-source="post: 185742" data-attributes="member: 9475"><p>I <strong>know</strong> that is not my sup's idea to do this. He is a good guy and actually lets us get away with quite a bit. I also heard from another source that this was coming from very high up, like the district level or above (it certainly wasn't the safety committee's idea) which is why I thought it might be happening elsewhere.</p><p></p><p>I used to be on the safety committee myself and used to do JHAs (job hazard analysis) for a few positions. We had a checklist for each position (sorter, pick off, loader, unloader, etc.) and each time we saw someone perform one of the actions, we checked whether it was a safe or unsafe behavior. (Did the sorter use the c-slide or just drop the package onto the belt?) There was a section for comments but no names were ever taken down. Some of the JHAs had us ask the workers we were observing if the equipment they were using was in good repair, but we could also talk to them if we wanted to about other issues. The JHAs were then reviewed and discussed at the next meeting. Load stands not being used were always a recurring problem. Any issues that needed to be addressed were brought to the attention of the appropriate supervisor(s) who then reviewed it with the group as a whole, usually during PCM.</p><p></p><p>solitarysiren, I have never heard of a SWM form, so I'm not sure if it is or not. I don't have a problem with the JHA process, I actually think it is a good idea. I tried to come with a comment, good or bad each time I did a JHA. If I felt that the person I was observing was doing something unsafe that needed immediate attention then I either talked to him myself or talked to his supervisor.</p><p></p><p>I don't have any problem with us being watched for safe and unsafe behavior to be used in a statistical sense to reduce injuries, workman's comp claims, etc. Whether the employee is talked to when the observation is made, or later talked to as a group is fine if the problem is serious and widespread. What does concern me is that our names are being recorded with the incident.</p><p></p><p>I also want to make clear that I am not against discipline for unsafe behavior. If a sup tells you to use a load stand and you habitually refuse, then you should be written up for it. Using a load stand helps keep packages in your power zone, thereby reducing strain on your back and the likelihood you will pull a muscle, and have an injury. I also think safe acts should be recognized, such as if you are an emploee who always uses a load stand without having to be told when most others don't use them.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="vin, post: 185742, member: 9475"] I [B]know[/B] that is not my sup's idea to do this. He is a good guy and actually lets us get away with quite a bit. I also heard from another source that this was coming from very high up, like the district level or above (it certainly wasn't the safety committee's idea) which is why I thought it might be happening elsewhere. I used to be on the safety committee myself and used to do JHAs (job hazard analysis) for a few positions. We had a checklist for each position (sorter, pick off, loader, unloader, etc.) and each time we saw someone perform one of the actions, we checked whether it was a safe or unsafe behavior. (Did the sorter use the c-slide or just drop the package onto the belt?) There was a section for comments but no names were ever taken down. Some of the JHAs had us ask the workers we were observing if the equipment they were using was in good repair, but we could also talk to them if we wanted to about other issues. The JHAs were then reviewed and discussed at the next meeting. Load stands not being used were always a recurring problem. Any issues that needed to be addressed were brought to the attention of the appropriate supervisor(s) who then reviewed it with the group as a whole, usually during PCM. solitarysiren, I have never heard of a SWM form, so I'm not sure if it is or not. I don't have a problem with the JHA process, I actually think it is a good idea. I tried to come with a comment, good or bad each time I did a JHA. If I felt that the person I was observing was doing something unsafe that needed immediate attention then I either talked to him myself or talked to his supervisor. I don't have any problem with us being watched for safe and unsafe behavior to be used in a statistical sense to reduce injuries, workman's comp claims, etc. Whether the employee is talked to when the observation is made, or later talked to as a group is fine if the problem is serious and widespread. What does concern me is that our names are being recorded with the incident. I also want to make clear that I am not against discipline for unsafe behavior. If a sup tells you to use a load stand and you habitually refuse, then you should be written up for it. Using a load stand helps keep packages in your power zone, thereby reducing strain on your back and the likelihood you will pull a muscle, and have an injury. I also think safe acts should be recognized, such as if you are an emploee who always uses a load stand without having to be told when most others don't use them. [/QUOTE]
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