ICA Pinnacle PresentationFebruary 21, 2012
Jim Gribbins, PresidentBrian Willett, Vice President
Trevor Atherton, Safety Manager
Today’s Presentation Company Overview Safety Program
Challenges Responsibilities Culture Innovations
Safety Awards Marketing EffortsAvailable on our website: www.gribbins.com
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Company Overview Gribbins Insulation Company, Inc.
Founded in Evansville, IN, in 1985 Still owned and managed by Jim Gribbins
Mechanical Insulation Contractor 80% industrial; 20% commercial Average 200 employees
Focus on the Midwestern United States Project Map
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Gribbins Values Core Values formally established in 2010
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North High School – Evansville, Indiana
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Marathon – Robinson, Illinois
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IP&L – Petersburg, Indiana
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Abengoa Ethanol Plant – West Franklin, Indiana
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Safety Challenges Hazards Faced Commercial v. Industrial Culture As a Subcontractor Geographical Area Differences Between Jobsites Constant Change
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Safety - Individual Roles President – Jim Gribbins
Emphasize Safety Culture Evolvement of Safety Program
Vice President – Brian Willett Ensure Safety Culture is Ingrained in all Processes Help Allocate Resources for Safety
Safety Manager – Trevor Atherton Oversees the Safety Effort Implements & Enforces Policies Conducts Audits, Reports to Management
Risk Manager – Jim Will
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Safety - Individual Roles Safety Coordinators
Full-time positions Enforce Policies and Procedures Conduct Audits and Training
Foremen Enforce Policies and Procedures on jobsites Conduct Safety Meetings, JHAs, and STAs
Employees Follow policies and procedures Conduct peer to peer observations Report hazards or incidents Participate in Safety Meetings, STAs, and JHAs
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Safety Culture Consistency on every jobsite!
Company Policy Training Safe Work Communication Oversight and Accountability
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How to Instill Safety Culture
Emphasize Safety Immediately and Consistently Larger jobs Many new employees
Training New Hire Orientation – Documentation and Exam Foreman Training
Consistent communication Safety Meetings Brochures, Posters, Publications Jobsite Audits and Monthly Reports
Motivational Programs Incentive Points Annual drawing
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How to Instill Safety Culture
Employee Involvement SAFE Program: Peer to Peer employee observations Assist during jobsite audits
Motivational Programs Incentive Points – full catalog available at
www.gribbins.com Annual safety meeting and drawing
CHECK Program – new in 2011 Continually Helping Employees Comprehend Knowledge Random quizzes to measure training effectiveness No penalties
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Extensive Training New Hire Orientation Tool Box Safety Meetings Brochures/Posters/Publications Supervisor Training Motivational Programs CHECK Program Documentation and Follow-up
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SAFE Program Details SAFE: Surveying At-risk For Elimination
Employees complete BBS Observation Training Program
Promote BBS observations by all employees Collect and analyze data Increase safety awareness by providing positive
reinforcement of safe behaviors Document and track all surveys Provide feedback on BBS observations through
monthly safety bulletin and BBS Committee Meeting
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Employee Participation Weekly Safety Meetings Earn incentive points for submitting safety
suggestions or improvements Assisting in jobsite audits Reporting hazards Conducting SAFE Observations
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Safety Begins during Bidding Safety Requirement Checklist
Developed by the Safety Manager Must be completed for every job
Work Instructions Detailed instructions required
Job Safety Plans Work with the Safety Department to set plan in
accordance with jobsite and partner requirements JHAs/STAs
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Working as a Team Owner-Client Construction Manager/General Contractor Mechanical Contractor Craftsmen
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Safety Verifications MICCS OSHA Voluntary Protection Program (VPP)
Star Status at Marathon Prequalifications – including ISNetworld Employee Surveys and Quizzes (CHECK) Insurance Company
EMR below .80 since 2002
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Incentive Program Reward employees for participation
Weekly safety meeting, assisting in audits, reporting hazards, BBS observations, reporting incidents within 15 minutes
Points list, full incentive catalog, and order form available online
Lose points for hiding accidents or violating policies
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Website and Social Media Company Site
Easy access to company documents at remote locations – MSDS, Safety Manual, Incentive Program
“Toolbox Talk” blog publishes weekly safety meeting Facebook and Twitter
Reach employees and their families off the job Promote safety awareness at all times
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Safety Awards 10 safety awards in the past year, including:
National Safety Council named Jim Gribbins a 2012 CEO Who Gets It, along with Dow Chemical CEO
Named one of America’s Safest Companies by EHS Today
CURT CISE Award ICA Pinnacle Award
Also in 2009 ICA Gold Summit Award
4th consecutive year NMAPC Zero Injury Safety Awards for 3 different jobsites Indiana Governor’s Workplace Safety Award
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Benefits of Participating Widespread Recognition
America’s Safest Companies – along with Fluor CURT – presented at Winter Safety Best Practices
workshop in New Orleans, along with Exxon Mobil, Dow Chemical, Gilbane, and URS
ICA – presentations in Evansville and Indianapolis Evaluate safety program with each application Objective feedback from many programs
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Summary Support from the top Challenges are not excuses Work with your partners for total jobsite safety Consistent training leads to consistent culture Involve employees and look for improvements Safety begins during bidding Use company website and social media Participate in safety award programs
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Thank you!
Please visit our website for more information:
www.gribbins.com/safety
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Jim Gribbins – [email protected]
Brian Willett – Vice [email protected]
Trevor Atherton – Safety [email protected]
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