Risk Management

HOME/OFF THE JOB SAFETY

Why Talk about Home Safety

It’s the right thing to do; but many times we do not take the time to take precautions at home.

The latest numbers from the National Safety Council indicate the you are 14 times more likely to be injured at home.

The cost of these injuries are three times higher than the cost of “off-the-job” injuries.

If injured at home or work, many times an employee is unable to perform his/her regular job duties.

Causes distraction at work if a family member is injured.

How do we Start?

Even though we feel the safest at home, we must look for and recognize the hazards in our homes.

Do we discuss safety at home with our family?

-Home fire plans & drills

-Electrical hazards

-Housekeeping

-Slip, Trip, Fall hazards

-Recreational Safety

Slips, Trips & Falls

General Housekeeping

-Keep All walkways clearBath area

-Use bath mats

-Keep floors dry

- Install handrailsCords, Cables & Wires

-Keep out of walkwaysPersonal Belongings

-Store Properly

#1 injury for State of Georgia

Ladders

Always:• Inspect before use.• Lock in place.• Hold on (3 point contact – 2 hands/1 foot

or 2 feet/1 hand).• Set ladder base 1 ft. away from the wall

for every 4 ft. of ladder length.• The ladder shall extend 3 ft. above the

roof. Never:

• Go too high. Do not use the top rung.• Set up on uneven surface.• Overextend.• Use improper angle.• Exceed the maximum load rating.

In the Yard Safety

Power Equipment• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE:

i.e. safety glasses/goggles, ear protection, etc.)

• Owner’s Manual Reviewed• Properly Maintained

Water hoses stored properly (to prevent trip hazards).

Manage the risks

• HELMET

• HEADLIGHT/REFLECTORS

• NO LISTENING DEVICES

• LIGHT COLORED CLOTHING

• REFLECTIVE CLOTHING

BICYCLE SAFETY

Manage the risks

» Helmet

» No portable listening devices

» Safety equipment

» Light colored clothing

» Reflective clothing

Rollers Skates, Skateboards, and In-Line Skates

Baseball, Softball and Tee-ball• Batting helmets/face guards

• Safety bases

• Softer-than-standard balls for Teeball

Small Water Craft and Personal Watercraft (PWC)

• Testing

• Personal Flotation Device (PFD)

• Training

Snowmobiles• Develop local policy/Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)

• Training

Jogging and Physical Training

• Avoid peak traffic times

• Face traffic/obey laws

• Reflective clothing/vest

• No portable listening devices

Off Road Use of Motorized Cycles and All Terrain Vehicles (ATV)

• Training

• PPE

• Passengers

Use of Alcohol

Responsible use of alcohol

• Offer non-alcoholic beverages.

• Food should be provided.

• Do not provide alcoholic beverages; do not offer as prizes.

• Alternative means of transportation.

• Alcohol intervention training.

QUESTIONS???

C. G. Lawrence, III, MS, CSP, REM, ARM-P Chief Loss Control & Safety Officer

(404) 657-4457 Charles.Lawrence@doas.ga.gov

Hiram Lagroon, BS Chief Loss Control & Safety Officer

(404) 463-6309Hiram.Lagroon@doas.ga.gov

Contact Information

There is no way to cover all the exposures we have at home/off-the-job in one presentation. Look for the hazards and ensure a control is in place.