environmental health and safety (eh&s) supplier awareness training isr systems danbury, ct 2011
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Environmental Health and Safety (EH&S)
Supplier Awareness Training
ISR Systems Danbury, CT 2011
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The Goodrich Culture
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Agenda
What is an EH&S program? Why have an EH&S program? How does one Develop an EH&S Program? What should you expect from implementation? What does Goodrich expect from your implementation?
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What is an EH&S Program?
A good EH&S Program: Sustains compliance with EH&S regulations Minimizes the organization’s environmental footprint Incorporates continuous improvement Manages health & safety risk
Every EH&S program is unique and doesn’t have to be a mirror image of the Goodrich plan.
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EH&S Categories
A good EH&S program addresses:
Hazards - those things with the potential to cause harm from what we do or that we’re exposed to
‘Risk’, includes of the likelihood of the hazardous event taking place. If there’s no likelihood of this hazard being realized, there’s no risk. Risks can be prioritized by ranking both the nature of the potential harm and, the likelihood of the hazardous event occurring.
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“Best Practice” EH&S Program Elements
1 - Management Leadership, Communication & Accountability
2 - Legal Compliance
3 - Operational Risk Management
4 - Communication, Participation and Competence
5 - Documents and Records
6 - Emergency Preparedness
7 - Incident Reporting and Investigation
8 – EH&S in Design
9 - Site Management Self-Assessment and Review
10 - Continuous Monitoring and Improvement
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Why is an EH&S Program Beneficial?
Employee Safety and Morale Creates Responsibility Promotes Company Pride Reduces Absenteeism Reduces Injuries and Track Lost Time Improves Ergonomics Increases Productivity
Compliance and Emergency Planning Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Insurance Requirements Fire and First Aid Preparedness Natural Disasters
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Why is an EH&S Program Beneficial?
Improve Quality and Reduce Total Cost Total Preventive Maintenance (TPM) Insurance Claims Repairs Fines Process Discipline and Proactive Countermeasures
Environmental Energy Conservation Chemicals Recycling Waste Water and Pollution Sustainability
Public Perception Customers, Suppliers, and Local Community
Continued
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Potential Impact of NOT Having an EH&S Program
Employee Injuries Insurance Rate Increase Late Deliveries Quality Issues Negative Public Press Legal Liability Possible Loss of Contracts Damage to Company Assets Temporary to Permanent Closure of Facility OSHA and EPA Fines
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EH&S Infractions and Fines
OSHA compliance is a basic requirement for all businesses, and failure to comply can lead to very heavy fines, and even prison terms.
Top Ten Fines Imposed by OSHA on Small Businesses:1 – Employee Safety – Total $6,601,703.
2 – Specific Excavation Requirements – $1,625,293
3 – Fall Protection – $5,417,592
4 – Aerial Lifts – $1,210,054
5 - Ladders – $1,245,494
6 – Wiring Design and Protection – $461,269
7 - Head Protection – $747,099
8 – Training Requirement – $491,164
9 – Training – $666,537
10 – Hazard Communications – $175,265
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Creating an EH&S Program
Each Safety and Health Program should be tailored to fit the
company, to blend with its unique operations and culture, and to
help employers maintain a system that continually addresses
workplace hazards.
An effective program should, at a minimum, include the following: Self-Assessment to Identify and Document Current Conditions Management Roles, Responsibilities, and Accountability Employee Participation and Ownership An established EH&S Policy Documented Procedures A Calendar for ongoing Risk Assessments
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Next Steps
Our Expectations:
Recognize that an EH&S program can be beneficial to your company
Share EH&S awareness presentation with your management team Identify Opportunities
Self-assessment Visit links to resources Red flag major problems
Assign an EH&S leader Start developing a plan
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Three Month Check-In
Our expectations:
Plan complete and in place Calendar for activities and training Self-assessment completed Identified major opportunities Target date for when EH&S program will be fully implemented
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One Year Check-In
Our Expectations:
A formal written program for EH&S Documented objective evidence of EH&S activities Visual controls to alert employees of hazards EH&S documents accessible to employees Employees are actively involved Initial annual self-assessment Your schedule to review your EH&S program for updates and
continuous improvements.
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Resources
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health Small Business Handbook Small Business Safety Training Guide Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) National Safety Council American Society of Safety Engineers Better Business Bureau: Directory of Businesses EHS Careers and Resources Centers for Disease Control
Your State Environmental Agency
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Summary
The Goodrich Corporation is committed to achieving excellence in EH&S.
This means that we comply with all laws and regulations, and that we provide our customers with products that exceed their expectations.
Doing so requires that we ask our suppliers to be committed to EH&S as a part of their culture.
This awareness training was designed to present to you what an EH&S program consists of, why it’s beneficial for your company to have one, and how you can begin an implementation plan.
The next step is yours. Let’s agree on a date when we can discuss initial activities.
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Questions