Trends
In comparison to last year, government and muni did better this year in first aids and accidents January? How many?
Yes. 5 recordable and 5 first aid.
"A director walks past a spill, assumes EVS will handle it, and two hours later someone slips."
Failure to act on a known hazard.
Most workplace injuries happen during emergencies.
Myth.
Employee carrying coffee inside an EVS closet.
Inform the employee that food and beverages are not permitted in EVS closets. Accountability.
You see an employee walking through a wet floor area without proper signage. What should you do first?
Stop the unsafe condition and address the hazard immediately.
What are the top two categories for first aids and accidents? Provide an example these two categories.
Methods and Awareness.
"A supervisor tells employees to wear PPE but never wears it themselves."
Failure to lead by example.
Near misses should be investigated and how?
Facts. Provide an example.
Mop bucket stored with dirty water overnight.
Improper storage and potential sanitation issue.
An employee reports feeling dizzy while working. What is the appropriate response?
Stop work, assess the situation, and seek medical assistance if necessary. We are not medical professionals.
Healthcare did better this year for first aid and incidents? How many?
"An employee reports a hazard three times and nothing changes."
Breakdown in safety culture and accountability.
Experienced employees don't need refreshers.
Myth.
Employee pushing trash into the chute using their knee.
Improper body mechanics and injury risk.
A supervisor notices employees wearing earbuds in patient care areas. Why is this a safety concern?
Employees may miss emergency codes, alarms, overhead announcements, or approaching hazards.
In total, division two did much better than last, but how many recordable and first aids per govt-muni and healthcare? And how many in total?
DIVISION 2 TRIR FIRST TOTAL
GOVT-MUNI 22 9 31
HEALTHCARE 12 6 18
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What is the most effective safety tool that every employee already carries with them?
Situational awareness.
Most serious injuries have warning signs beforehand.
Fact.
Chemical dispenser left unlocked.
Unauthorized access and chemical safety violation.
An employee finds a needle in a linen bag. What should happen next?
Stop handling the item safely, report the sharps hazard immediately, and follow exposure prevention procedures.
Team what is your safety moment for the week?
Teams answer.
What leading indicator is often more valuable than injury rates when measuring safety performance?
Near-miss reporting, safety observations, or hazard reporting.
Safety culture starts with leadership behavior.
Facts.
Employee using scissors brought from home or from ER.
Use of unauthorized equipment and potential injury risk.
A manager learns about a safety concern but waits until next week to address it. What leadership principle was violated?
Immediate hazard correction and proactive risk management.