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Safety Observation Program |
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Purpose
Jefferson Lab uses the Safety Observation
(SO) Program as part of its Integrated
Safety Management System (ISMS). It is designed to enable effective
sampling and measurement of data to improvement workplace safety. SOs are a powerful tool for reducing injuries by recognizing and
eliminating unsafe behavior.
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Scope
The
SO Program provides a process where all managers regularly visit work areas;
observe work behavior and conditions; and discuss job safety with individuals.
The framework helps resolve safety issues and concerns; recognizes and
acknowledges safe work practices; and gains employee commitment to correct
unsafe work practices. This is all done in a non-threatening, collaborative
manner. SO’s help to identify work practice issues before personnel are injured
or any loss of property occur.
NOTE: SOs may be used as input for the Jefferson Lab Safety Incentive Program. |
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Training
Training Course |
Designated
Levels of Management/Supervisor |
X |
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Responsibilities
4.1
Associate Director/Division
Manager:
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Receive and
maintain SO Training. This includes SAF120KD Safety Observation Program and
SAF120 Safety Observation Checkout.
Please note that SAF120 is an in-person practical which uses the Safety Observation checklist located here.
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Understand
the function of the SO Program.
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Plan and
Perform SOs at appropriate intervals.
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Along with
DSO, determine SO frequency for SO at different levels of management (see
Appendix T1 for recommended guidelines)
4.2
All Designated Levels of Management/Supervisor.
As specified by the individual Associate Director or Division Manager, the
designated levels of Management/Supervisor will:
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Receive and maintain SO Training (SAF120KD Safety Observation Program and SAF120
Safety Observation Checkout).
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Understand
the function of the SO Program.
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Plan and Perform SOs at appropriate intervals.
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Record and Edit SOs as required.
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Review SO data and perform follow-up
activities.
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Use
SO data as part of the continuous improvement process.
4.3
ESH&Q – QA/CI Manager:
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Provide
summary SO data to the Director’s Safety Council.
4.4
Deputy Director – ESH&Q:
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Provide
SO Training and/or Checkout.
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Develop,
implement, and continuously improve the SO program.
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Review
SO data for lessons learned.
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Program Elements
5.1
Safety Observation Program
Function
The Safety Observation
(SO) Program is an integral part of Jefferson Lab’s Integrated Safety Management System
(ISMS). ES&H Manual
Chapter 3700 Appendix T1 Safety Observations - Function outlines the
function of the Jefferson Lab (SO) Program.
5.2
Safety Observation Procedure
ES&H Manual Chapter
3700 Appendix T2 Safety Observation and Reporting Procedure defines the
process step used to perform a qualifying Safety Observation
(SO) and submit observation data into the program’s database.
By
clicking this button I certify that I have read, understand, and will comply
with the requirements of Jefferson Lab’s Safety Observation Program as outlined
within ES&H Manual Chapter 3700 Safety Observation Program and its
associated Appendices T1 Safety Observations – Function; and T2 Safety
Observation and Report Procedure.
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References
ES&H
Manual Chapter 3700 Appendix T1 Safety Observation – Function
ES&H
Manual Chapter 3700 Appendix T2 Safety Observation and Reporting Procedure
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Revision Summary
Revision
2.0 – 09/30/15 – Periodic Review; revised to reflect AD/Manager discretion on which
managers / supervisors will conduct Safety Observations and receive training;
revised section 4 to include a link to the Safety Observation database
/checklist; review cycle adjusted to reflect high risk category.
Revision
1.1 – 03/20/15 – Training consolidated into one SRL Skill Code (SAF
102kd)
Revision
1.0 – 06/18/14 – Separated procedure steps (T2) from program function information (T1) to coordinate with current
training requirements
Revision 0.1 – 05/20/14 – Added required safety training table
Periodic Review – 09/29/11 – No substantive changes required
Revision 0.0 – 11/19/08 – This is new content.
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ISSUING
AUTHORITY |
TECHNICAL POINT-OF-CONTACT |
APPROVAL
DATE |
REVIEW DATE |
REV. |
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ESH&Q Division |
09/30/15 |
09/30/18 |
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