Fox s Biscuits Practical ways to reduce slip & trip incidents in the workplace Presented by Phil Kelly - Divisional H & S Manager Richard Thompson - Site H & S Manager
Slip & Trip Accident Statistics Batley: 07/08 54 slip/trips accidents (25 % of total accidents) 2 reportable (1Major) - 18,000. combined total of 95 days absence. Kirkham: 08/09 13 slip/trip (33 % of total accidents) 1 reportable OTD - 7,200 If proof were needed, these figures confirmed that slips & trips are a significant cause of injury/loss in the food manufacturing industry
Light Bulb Moment These statistics gave us focus to improve our practical and behavioural controls Accidents had a significant impact on site performance, i.e. 1.Unacceptable AFR compared to company targets, 2.Unacceptable costs (claims as company had a significant deductable amount on each claim), 3.Low morale of workforce at seeing their colleagues injured.
Phase 1 Car Park before improvements
Phase 1 Car Park after improvements
Phase 1 Slips & Trip hazards before & after improvements
Phase 1 Slips / Trips Before & After
Phase 1 Cleaning stations situated at key points within key production areas providing easy access to equipment to enable Clean As You Go
Slip & Trip Accident Statistics 2010-2011 Batley: 10/11 24 slip/trips accidents (a reduction of 53 % on 07/08 figures), with 2 reportable OTD Kirkham: 10/11 4 slip/trips (a 66 % reduction on 08/09), with 2 reportable OTD So, an overall reduction in slip & trip incidents, however we still needed to do more WHAT WERE WE MISSING?
What were we missing? Policies Standards Risk Assessments Audits People s Procedures Engineering Communication Behaviour Controls
Phase 2
Phase 2 Walkways have been defined to provide a safe route around the sites; these walkways have been coated with a special anti-slip paint. Adherence to the use of walkways is a defined Key Safe Behaviour on site and is actively monitored through SUSA observations.
Phase 2
Phase 2 The SUSA observations are also applicable in nonproduction areas where there is a risk of slips & trips, i.e. corridors and offices.
Phase 2 To support the SUSA programme, further physical improvements were introduced, at a relatively low cost to the business these additions enabled our employees to take responsibility for the condition of their own safety footwear. Octomat
Phase 2
Phase 2
Phase 2 Compressed air lines have been relocated to eliminate the need for them to trail across work areas when operators are carrying out cleaning activities, therefore minimising trip incidents. Cable covers have been provided in the offices and training rooms.
Behavioural Safety Deal With It cards
Behavioural Safety Site information
2011 - Slips & Trips remain the key area of focus 2000 Accident Prevention 12 Month Rolling YTD 1800 1600 1400 1200 1000 800 600 400 200 0 I nj ur y Ty pe
Accidents versus Observations 'Deal With It Cards' and accident reduction Accidents 160 140 120 100 80 60 40 20 4500 4000 3500 3000 2500 2000 1500 1000 500 Cards 0 2004/5 2005/6 2006/7 2007/8 2008/9 2009/10 2010/11 2011/12 0 Reportables 15 7 6 4 2 2 5 3 Total accidents 153 125 73 67 37 17 18 22 Observations 0 271 1148 2962 3443 3229 4247 3429
Is it working? Batley: 16 slip & trip accidents (33% reduction) 0 reportable. Kirkham: 4 slip & trip (stand on YOY) 1 reportable (50% reduction).
Slip & Trips will continue to remain one of our key focus areas for accident reduction, but we hope this presentation has given you some ideas on how to reduce these kind of accidents in your own organisation. Any Questions?