EEI Occupational Safety & Health Committee Spring Conference Louisville, KY April 27 30, 2008

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1 EEI CONTRACTOR SAFETY INITIATIVE EEI Occupational Safety & Health Committee Spring Conference Louisville, KY April 27 30, 2008

2 Electric Construction Transmission and Distribution Partnership William A. Mattiford, CSP Director, Corporate Safety Henkels & McCoy, Inc. 1

3 Electric Construction Transmission and Distribution Partnership August Renewed August 2006 adds value to business, work and life. 2

4 Commitment OSHA, the Electrical Construction Contractors, the IBEW and the Trade Associations, through a common vision, are committed to providing contractor employees in the electrical transmission and distribution industry (the Industry ) a safe and healthful work place and to demonstrating leadership, responsibility and accountability in furthering worker health and safety. 3

5 GOAL The universal goal of the Partnership is to reduce the number of fatalities, injuries, and illnesses in the Industry. 4

6 Structure Executive Team made up of the CEOs of six contractors plus senior officials within IBEW, NECA and EEI Steering Team made up of Senior Safety Officers of Contractors plus senior representatives of IBEW, OSHA, EEI and NECA 5

7 Structure Task Teams A number of Task Teams have been formed to address specific issues Accident Data Analysis Training Best Practices Communications Each team will have Partner Companies, EEI, IBEW, NECA and OSHA participation 6

8 Challenges Competitive issues among the contractors Non-union and Union contractors Contractors and utility clients Within OSHA Enforcement side versus Partnering side of agency 7

9 Data Analysis Task Team 8

10 Line Worker Incidents Fatalities Significant Injuries OSP Task Team-1 9

11 Fatalities By L.O.B Transmission Distribution ib ti Substation 331 OSP Task Team

12 Injury Types 32 Caught Between 58 Struck By Falls Arc Flash/Burn 429 Contact OSP Task TT-1 Team

13 Causal Factors 11 Lack of Training 21 Equipment Failure 17 Induced Voltage 25 LOTO 78 Lack of Grounding 231 Lack of PPE 223 Lack of Cover 280 MAD Violation 323 Proper Procedure OSP Task TT-1 Team

14 Contact Incidents Transmission Distribution Substation 301 OSP Task TT-1 Team

15 Contact Fatalities Transmission Distributiontion Substation OSP Task TT-1 Team

16 Fall Incidents 64 4 Transmission Distribution Substation 24 OSP Task TT-1 Team

17 Fall Fatalities 26 Transmission 1 Distribution Substation 14 OSP Task TT-1 Team

18 Arc/Flash Burn Incidents 14 Transmission 3 Distribution Substation 42 OSP Task TT-1 Team

19 Arc/Flash Burn Fatalities 3 Transmission Distribution 1 Substation 7 OSP Task TT-1 Team

20 Partnership Fatality Data Pre-PartnershipP Fatalities Fatalities Fatalities Fatalities Under Partnership (signed 8/04) Fatalities Fatalities Fatalities 19

21 Injury, Illness & Fatality Rates Date TCIR DART Fatality

22 Injury, Illness & Fatality Rates The Total Case Incidence Rate (TCIR): experienced a 10.2% decrease between 2006 and 2007 experienced a 6.3% decrease for the threeyear period compared to one-year and three-year rates are respectively 21.4% and 14.8% below the 2006 BLS rate for the utility construction industry (237130) 21

23 Injury, Illness & Fatality Rates The Days Away, Restricted, and Transferred (DART) Rate: experienced a 20.0% decrease between 2006 and 2007 experienced a 6.0% decrease for the threeyear period compared to one-year and three-year rates are respectively 27.5% and 11.6% below the 2006 BLS rate for the utility construction industry (237130) 22

24 Injury, Illness & Fatality Rates The Fatality Rate: experienced a 19.1% 1% decrease for the three-year period compared to

25 Training Task Team 24

26 Training Task Team Developed Industry Specific Courses OSHA ET&D 10 Hour Program Intro to OSHA Electrical Grounding & Equipotential Bond Lifting & Rigging Job Briefing Excavations Confined/Enclosed Spaces Fall Protection 25

27 Training Task Team Developed Industry Specific Courses Train-the Trainers OSHA ET&D 10 Hour Program Training completed by end of 2007 Over 12,000 trained to-date 26

28 Training Task Team Developed Industry Specific Courses OSHA ET&D 20 Hour Program Accident reduction techniques (S.T.A.R.T.) On the Front Line Communications (Listen-up/Speak-up) Job Hazard Analysis Job Briefing Skills Assessment Site Inspections Conducting Safety Meetings Company Specific Information Train-the-Trainer 27

29 Training Task Team On the Front Line Define Measure Reward Partnership effort-industry specific Award wining video 28

30 Best Practices Task Team 29

31 Best Practices Definition of Best Practice We define a Best Practice as a process or method that can be applied through out the electrical industry that will assist the ET&D Partnership companies in reducing the frequency of incidents. 30

32 Best Practices Guidelines for identifying a Best Practice : Is this feasible for line workers to perform? Is this currently being done in the industry? Could this be implemented? Can all partners comply with this best practice? Is it repeatable? Is it objectively measurable? 31

33 ADMINISTRATIVE CONTROLS Injuries to personnel from improper job planning and risk assessment. Identify type and quantity of Insulate and Isolate components Pre-planning to begin at the pre-bid meeting. Preliminary job site analysis. Contractor shall request information from the Host Employer so that the Contractor may be able to conduct adequate risk assessments prior to beginning goperations. Line work on conductors or equipment shall be performed when they are de-energized or a portion is de-energized and grounded when possible. 32

34 JOB BRIEFINGS Provides a uniform methodology and outlines key components of job briefings. Document job sequence, hazards to be encountered, and steps taken to control/eliminate hazards by doing the following: Define task. Identify roles & responsibilities. Identify hazards. Determine risk mitigation. Documentation shall include I & I to be used. Personal Protective Equipment to be used. Emergency response information. Number of briefings to be held. NOTE: Job briefings need to be conduct when work changes significantly. 33

35 PRE-USE INSPECTION OF RUBBER PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT Protocols related to the effective inspection of insulating protective equipment. All rubber protective equipment shall be inspected prior to each use. All rubber/plastic insulating equipment shall be inspected for any damage, wear or contamination that would compromise its ability to insulate or isolate the linemen from different potentials. Applicable service dates shall be observed. If upon inspection insulating protective equipment is found to be defective the equipment shall be identified and removed from service. 34

36 QUALIFIED OBSERVER Identify and utilize qualified observer for critical tasks. A member of the crew shall be identified to act as an observer to ensure clearances are maintained, PPE, and effective cover-up is installed. The observer shall be capable of the identifying nominal voltages, energized components, minimum approach distances, and proper safe work practices while crewmembers are working on energized lines. NOTE: This section is not intended to mandate staffing requirements. 35

37 INSULATE & ISOLATE SAFETY PERFORMANCE CHECK Review of qualification, and/or performance criteria to ensure compliance with Isolate and Insulate procedures. A safety review process shall be in place that will be performed by a competent person. Included in the review process will be assurances that the company safety rules and proper cover up procedures are being followed. Additionally, documentation such as Job Briefing forms and Job Safety Analysis forms shall bereviewed. 36

38 LOCK-TO-LOCK USE OF INSULATING RUBBER GLOVES AND SLEEVES Protocols related to effective use of insulating rubber gloves and sleeves. When employees are working on energized circuits i or equipment using the rubber glove method, rubber protective-insulating gloves and sleeves rated for the exposure of the highest nominal voltage shallbe worn lock to lock when employees are working energized URD equipment. 37

39 LOCK-TO-LOCK USE OF INSULATING RUBBER GLOVES AND SLEEVES Cont. The term Lock-to-Lock is used to describe the utilization of rubber gloves and sleeves, when required, prior to the time the pad mounted equipment is unlocked until work is complete and the pad mounted equipment is relocked. Additionally, rubber gloves and sleeves shall be worn when working on or within the extended reach of the conductor or piece of equipment. The term extended reach is used to describe being within five feet of energized conductors and/or equipment or having a conductive object within five feet of energized conductors and/or equipment. 38

40 CRADLE-TO-CRADLE USE OF INSULATING RUBBER GLOVES AND SLEEVES Protocols related to effective use of insulating rubber gloves and sleeves. When employees are working on energized circuits or equipment using the rubber glove method, rubber protective-insulating gloves and sleeves rated for the exposure of the highest nominal voltage shall be worn cradle-to-cradle when working from an aerial platform. Rubber protective insulating sleeves are not required when employees are working circuits with a potential of 600 volts or less if there is no upper arm exposure and the worker will not encroach the 5-foot primary zone. 39

41 Thank you. 40

42 CONTRACTOR SAFETY INITIATIVE Purpose: To define and align utility industry expectations for contractor safety. Background: More contractor work Need for consistent t job practices Better communication between host & contractor Lower injuries and fatalities CEO driven

43 CONTRACTOR SAFETY CONT. Structure: Executive Task Group comprised of varied industry member departments Primary Focus Areas: Safety & Health Principles Injury & Fatality Data Collection Best Practice Model for Contractor Safety Management Program (CSMP) Develop background information on business benefits of CSMP.

44 CONTRACTOR SAFETY CONT. Anticipated Outcomes: Shared commitment between host and contractor on value of safety & health programs. Consistency of Understanding in Areas concerning: Roles Responsibilities Expectations

45 CONTRACTOR SAFETY CONT. Anticipated Outcomes cont.: Develop a library of best-in-class practices for managing contractor safety & health. Develop specific recommendations concerning Develop specific recommendations concerning contractor safety & health projects that can be incorporated into the EEI Occupational Safety & Health Committee.

46 EEI OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY & HEALTH EXCELLENCE PRINCIPLES Safety & Health Commitment Improved Performance Injury & Illness Prevention Employee Engagement Public Outreach Stakeholder Dialogue Stewardship

47 INJURY & FATALITY DATA COLLECTION Special EEI Member Survey 24 companies reporting Survey Period 51 Fatalities 16 Contacts 14 Falls

48 DATA COLLECTION CONT. Leading Business Type: Distribution = 22 fatalities Generation = 12 fatalities Transmission = 11 fatalities

49 BEST PRACTICES Pre-Qualification Contact Terms Contractor Oversight Contractor Evaluation

50 HOST COMPANY

51 CONTRACTOR RESPONSIBILITY

52 MOVING FORWARD NEXT STEPS Executive Task Group Approval Contractor Review and Discussion Board Presentation ti on Final Documents Hand Off to EEI OSH Committee Implementation / Recommendation of Model Program Integration with Other Contractor Safety Groups eg e.g. OSHA T&D Electrical Contractor Partnership