安全观察与沟通（必威体育精装版版）.ppt

* * * Observation Skills One sure method to make progress toward eliminating those unsafe acts and conditions is effective observation, which will require three skill areas: Notice safe and unsafe acts, conditions, and work practices. This involves honing your observation skills, adopting a questioning attitude, and tuning in with your senses (for example, becoming aware of noises, odd smells, and vibrations). Talk with workers about your observations and the safety aspects of the workers’ jobs. The most productive observation activity is interactive. You, your employees, your contractors, and any subcontractors can learn a lot by discussing with each other the safety aspects of jobs. Gain workers’ commitment to work safely. Employees will realize the value you place on safety through the interest and concern you show in your safety audits. * * * * How is observation data used If you are just starting out with safety observations, you will not want to be thinking about tracking trends for some time. As your program develops, however, and you begin to develop systems for safety observations at all levels, you can use data in different ways: You can reinforce positives by seeing and reacting to the things that are going well in the area. Monitoring becomes a joint verification that the agreed-upon plans are in place and functioning effectively. By making observations together, owners and contractors avoid misunderstandings. You can see problems you need to pay attention to. Both the owner and the contractor should be alert to any changes in scope, conditions, or work environment. A frequent cause of injury is when there has been some change in the work or procedure, but the safety work plan did not change, so following the original plan contributed to the injury. Safety observations provide an early warning system for detecting safety problems that are developing. You can assess your contractor/subcontractor personnel in regard to their skills, attention, a