Numbers Game
If approved by the state, Altman is awarded this percentage discount on their Workers Comp premium
What is 5%?
This should be sent a week before the scheduled safety committee meeting
What is an agenda?
This number is the correct feet that electrical panels need clearance from other items
What is 3 feet?
Including temporary items, shipments/deliveries, mobile equipment
This item should be illuminated and positioned over doors that lead to the outside
What are exit signs?
If an exterior door does not lead to a safe area, place sign on door "Not an Exit"
(Example: St Regis)
I'm hurt on the job, I should contact....
911 or Urgent Care
Someone on site (maintenance or leasing)
Supervisor
Regional supervisor
HR -Liz?
Who else?
This is the amount of documented Safety Committee meetings that must be held every year
What is 12?
This should be sent after the meeting is conducted to summarize what was discussed
What are the meeting minutes?
(Must be within a week of the meeting, I recommend that day or next. Chairperson can elect someone to take the minutes during the meeting or do so themselves.)
According to OSHA, all employees have the right to know what chemicals they are working with and what the potential hazards and emergency remedies are. This information should be kept either in a binder located near the hazards or electronically for all employees to access.
What is SDS?
(Safety Data Sheets)
Even for cleaning products! Can be found through google search or on manufacturer's website. Altman uses the 1-800 number posted in maintenance shops
This should be performed annually and as needed after large storm or wind events
What is a roof inspection?
Walk around and visually inspect all sides, especially with shingled roofs after wind event
For flat roofs with access, check for pooling and any membrane rips.
For flat roofs without access, contact contract for inspection.
Given the vast area of Altman's locations, who is making weather related decisions?
Example: come in just to shovel, employees that live on site will work, leasing office closed by maintenance on call, etc?
Regional Supervisors?
Andy? John? Dana? Liz? Brian?
10/2 + 1 = 6 is the ____
What is quorum?
When discussing a recent workers comp accident, this information should be left out of the conversation
What is the employee name and identifying details
(Example: Joe, aged 54 with a bad back, fell at St Regis last Thursday.
Instead phrase it, 'A maintenance employee at St Regis fell last Thursday'.)
Remember to focus on the root cause of accident. Why did it happen?
It's electric!! Boogie Woogie
Due to the history of fires it has caused, these have been banned in all property construction since the 1980s and if still in existence, should be remediated immediately.
What is Federal Pacific/Stab Lok Panels?
Tag your IT!
This should be inspected in the early spring and late fall to ensure metal, bolts, S chains, and the soft surface around is adequate for children's safety.
What is a playground?
(I recommend inspecting throughout the summer depending on the use by tenants)
In the maintenance shop, this item should be located in a well accessible area, not in a dark dirty corner with material/product/equipment in front of it.
What is Eye Wash Stations or Bottles.
Think about it....you're blind and need access.
Is your eye wash station easily accessible in an emergency? Could things be re-arranged to make this scenario better?
Thank you for service!
This is the number of years each member is required to serve once they are on the committee
What is one year?
It is encouraged to rotate members but once you receive this recertification today, you are set for the year. Switching members in and out during the year could lead to getting disapproved by the state.
There must be at least two members representing the employer/management and two members representing the employees (maintenance, leasing office, home office) This is to promote employment diversity in the committee. It is encouraged the chairperson stay constant.
When setting the committee meeting agenda, it is important to have this element, which will change each meeting and could be presented by a member or even a guest
Examples: Heat Stress, Maintenance Shop, First Aid Response, Lifting, Lacerations, Insect Stings, Violent tenants. emergency situations
What is a safety related topic?
Recommended to spread this across the members so each month a member can present a safety topic related to their location/job. If need assistance, I can always provide information or present.
When using an extension ladder, this is the ratio to keep in mind when placing ladder against a wall
What is 4:1?
For every 4 feet up, the feet of the ladder should go out one foot.
4:1 8:2 12:3 16:4
While I perform inspections during the day, it is important for maintenance to routinely check this exterior feature in the dark to ensure they are working properly
What is exterior lighting?
(Parking lots, sidewalks lights, exterior lights on buildings, breezeways)
I tripped down some apartment stairs today. I'm okay, I caught myself, but I feel like I should still tell someone in case I do feel injured or sore and need medical attention later. But to who and how?
What is non-injury report to Liz? (near-miss)
Picture this: you fall, catch yourself, you're fine. But tomorrow morning you wake up and your back is out and you can't work. Reporting the incident day of and updating (HR/Liz) assists the overall claim and gives you best opportunity for medical care, recovery and Return to Work
One element of the Safety Committee being approved is to be in existence for this long, prior to applying/reapplying
What is six full consecutive months?
(Committee shall be in existence and operating for 6 months prior to the application, for initial or renewal)
(Today, this recertification is for the 2027-2028 period, you're 2026-2027 certification *should of been* accepted, which is reflected in the premium renewal credit)
If the committee is setting goals to accomplish, they should be this acronym...
What are SMART goals?
(Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant, and Time-Limited)
Goals should always be listed on the agenda and touch base each month on the progress (even if there is no progress, still document it)
This should be kept clear by 28 inches
What is egress route?
28 inches is the minimum, I recommend having a higher standard of 3 feet (36 inches)
These three items should always be in the maintenance shop
What are the first aid kit, eye wash station/bottles and a fire extinguisher?
(And SDS if not electronically stored)
AND KEEP THESE UP TO DATE!!!!! Maintenance Shop checklist should include monthly expiration and supplies checks. Band Aids do expire!
There is a suspicious person or vehicle on the property...I am going to....
Report to management and authorities.