Maintenance Shop Safety

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1 Maintenance Shop Safety SWANA Safety Summit April 20, 2017 Presented by Lee Polly, City of Chicago Dept. of Fleet and Facility Management

2 Agenda Dept. of Fleet & Facility Mgmt (2FM) Overview Fleet Operations Maintenance Facility Risks and Inspections Common Inspection Findings Fleet Incident Trends Training Wrap up 2

3 2FM Overview Supports the operations of other City Departments by providing fleet and facility services Employs approximately 1,155 people and has an annual operating budget of $317 million. Responsible for acquiring, maintaining, fueling, and end-oflife disposal for the City s fleet Responsible for maintaining, securing, and landscaping 425 City buildings Provides document retention and storage services, central mail delivery, EHS management, and graphics services to all City departments 3

4 Fleet Operations Manages 11,000 pieces of equipment and vehicles 600 Employees 12 Fleet Garages Heavy Duty Streets and Sanitation Police Fire Aviation 11 Fuel Sites 4

5 Maintenance Facility Challenges Slip, Trips, and Falls Moving Equipment Machine Guarding Cylinder Storage Eye and Face Hazards Noise Exposures Cuts and Lacerations 5

6 Location Selection Based on need or in rotation for visits Safety visit request Arrival Inform the person in charge the purpose of visit Ask if they would like to join the inspection 6

7 Areas of Inspections Machine shop/area Aisles, bays, and pits Equipment and tools Exits signs and pathways Extinguishers and eyewash/shower stations Welding equipment and cylinder storage 7

8 Machine Shop/Area Secured from movement or tipping Damaged and missing parts Cleanliness Components set correctly Sufficient clearance around and between machines 8

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10 Aisles, Bays, and Pits Clear and free of obstructions and slip hazards Equipment not being used put away Caution cones in place when cords and hoses cross walk ways, and is unavoidable Areas being cleaned after each task, not just at end of shift Material stored to prevent hazards from objects sticking out 10

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12 Equipment and Tools Damaged cords, missing prongs, electrical tape being used as repairs Missing guards Broken handles Welds broken on portable ladders/stairs Jack stand pins being replaced with threaded bolts 12

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14 Exit Signs and Exit Pathways Missing or damaged signs Exit doors being dead bolted and locked Pathways to exits being obstructed 14

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16 Extinguishers and Eyewash/Shower Stations Missing or blocked signage Pathways being obstructed Inspections not up to date Not properly mounted 16

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18 Welding Equipment and Cylinder Storage Damaged regulators and cords Grease and flammable liquids on hoses Acetylene adjusted properly Cylinders not secured Missing caps Cylinders not being stored with similar gases 18

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20 Follow up with person in charge Ask if they like to walk around and/or listen to the issues found, and address them during the visit. Safety Report Complete the safety report that includes pictures, issues, and the corrective actions that need to be completed Send reports to the shop managers of the facility 20

21 Common Inspection Findings Bench and pedestal grinders not guarded or set incorrectly Jack stand pins being replaced with threaded bolts Cylinder storage Damaged cords Housekeeping 21

22 Fleet Incident Trends Initiative: JHA/PPE Assessment/Shadow/ Training for Blacksmiths, Hoisting Engineer Mechanics, and MTDs 7 Recordable Incidence Rates By Fleet Job Title Blacksmith Electrical Mechanic (Auto) Garage Attendant Hoisting Engineer Mechanic # Recordable Incident Count Machinist (Auto) Motor Truck Driver Incidence rate increased for : Blacksmiths- Fabricates metal parts and frames for use on heavy duty vehicles and equipment Hoisting Engineer Mechanics- Repairs and maintains heavy duty and off-road equipment and machinery Motor Truck Drivers- Drives and operates a wide variety of motor vehicles and equipment 22

23 Fleet Incident Trends Total Incident Counts- Fleet Garages & 2017 Initiatives: - Work at N&T + Montrose 5 days/quarter - Nominate Midway Fleet Garage for 2FM Workgroup Recognition Award W Montrose Ave S. Stony Island Ave W. 103rd St N. Throop St S. Sacramento Ave W. Harrison St N. Campbell S. Iron St W. Ferdinand St S. Western Blvd S. Wentworth Ave. Incident counts continue to be high at 1685 N. Throop and W. Montrose 6201 S. Laramie 727 E. 111th St rd, Midway, and 111 th St. had no incidents in 2016

24 Fleet Incident Trends 2016 Incident Causes Climbing/ Descending 3% Caught In- Between 1% Chemical Exposure 8% Bug bite 8% Handling/ Operating 27% Strike Against/ Hit By 29% Slip/ Trip/ Fall 20% Lifting/ Reaching/ Pulling/Pushing 4% 24

25 2FM In-Person Training 2016 to Present In-Person Training Course Number of Employees Number of Classes Arc Flash Aerial Work Platform Forklift Scaffolding Sprains and Strains Welding Safety 66 6 Work On/Near Water 27 6 Fall Protection Hand and Power Tool Safety OSHA 30 HR

26 Summary 2FM Safety Efforts Safety inspections and corrective actions Track incident trends Focus on jobs and locations with high incident rates Safety training January % overall reduction in incidents Incident Counts December

27 Questions? Contact Information Lee Polly Phone: (312)