Safety Benchmarking - A Case Study

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21 Jan 201506:40

Summary

TLDRThe script from the 'Safety Benchmarking with Dyne McDermott' video highlights the company's exceptional safety record, achieved through a culture change that empowers employees. By integrating behavior-based safety, direct observation, and a no-punishment policy, McDermott reduced incidents dramatically without excessive costs. The video offers an in-depth look at their safety program, emphasizing the importance of employee involvement and management support in fostering a proactive safety culture.

Takeaways

  • 📈 The US Bureau of Labor Statistics reported over four million workplace incidents in 2006, costing hundreds of billions of dollars, despite extensive safety measures.
  • 🏆 Deine McDermott Petroleum has achieved exceptional safety records, winning the Robert W Campbell award, the Baldrige award, and OSHA VPP star status at all four of its facilities.
  • 👷‍♂️ The company's safety program involves a combination of behavior-based safety, direct observation, employee empowerment, and a no punishment atmosphere.
  • 🔧 Management at Deine McDermott supports employee ideas for safety improvements, ensuring they are vetted and implemented efficiently.
  • 🤔 The program delves into the 'why' behind unsafe behaviors, aiming to understand and address the root causes of such actions.
  • 🙅‍♂️ Punishing unsafe behaviors is avoided to prevent a culture of fear and to encourage open communication about safety concerns.
  • 👥 Employee committees play a crucial role in identifying and resolving safety issues through various tools and techniques.
  • 🛠️ Direct observation is used to keep safety at the forefront of every employee's mind, making them more safety-conscious and aware.
  • 🔄 A culture change is emphasized as the key to achieving safety excellence, which is more easily spoken of than attained but is very reachable.
  • 💡 Involvement of every level of employee is crucial for the cultural change to start and for seeing tangible results in safety improvements.
  • 🏢 The success of Deine McDermott's safety program is a testament that safety excellence can be achieved through employee involvement and management support.

Q & A

  • What was the reported number of workplace-related incidents in private industry in 2006 according to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics?

    -In 2006, over four million workplace-related incidents were reported in private industry.

  • What are some of the common safety efforts mentioned that are implemented in factories and offices?

    -Common safety efforts include safety policies, rules, procedures, committees, signage, and other safety-related initiatives.

  • Despite extensive safety efforts, why do workplace incidents and accidents continue to occur?

    -The script suggests that despite extensive safety efforts, incidents and accidents may continue because they could be seen as an unavoidable part of life, regardless of the efforts made.

  • Which company is highlighted in the script for achieving a high level of safety excellence?

    -Dyne McDermott Petroleum is highlighted for achieving an unexpected level of safety excellence.

  • What prestigious safety awards has Dyne McDermott Petroleum received?

    -Dyne McDermott Petroleum has received the Robert W. Campbell Award for Safety Excellence, the Baldrige Award, and achieved OSHA VPP Star status at each of its four facilities.

  • What approach did Dyne McDermott use to drastically reduce their safety incidents?

    -Dyne McDermott used a combination of behavior-based safety, including direct observation, peer reinforcement, employee empowerment, and a no-punishment atmosphere, along with strong management support to reduce their safety incidents.

  • What was the result of Dyne McDermott's safety program in terms of incident reduction?

    -The safety incidents at Dyne McDermott were reduced from over 50 a year to just 6 in a very short period of time.

  • How does Dyne McDermott's program ensure that safety remains a priority among employees?

    -The program keeps safety in the forefront of employees' minds through continuous training, behavior-based safety processes, and direct observation, making safety a daily focus.

  • What role does management play in Dyne McDermott's safety program?

    -Management plays a crucial role by avoiding punishment for unsafe behaviors, supporting employee ideas for safety improvements, and ensuring that safety-related suggestions are implemented quickly and effectively.

  • What is one of the key factors that contributed to the cultural change in safety at Dyne McDermott?

    -A key factor was involving every level of employee in the safety process, which fostered a sense of ownership and responsibility among workers, leading to significant cultural change.

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