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April 2013 13 identify the top work processes in your organization. these are the primary work processes essential to operational effi ciency and effectiveness. when performed safely, these processes will ensure the organization meets its production goals. Create a process fl ow chart of the selected processes. list each process from beginning to end. include all of the employees and management staff involved in the successful completion of each process. ensure the activities to create safety are listed. for example, if your tasks include entry into confi ned spaces, you'll need to list all of the activities (training, equipment checks, work permits, inspections, audits) that create a safe entry. Create a Kpi for each step in the process. the Kpi measures the completion of the selected activities and the effectiveness of the process. Kpis that measure quality and quantity should be developed. for example, what percentage of planned equipment checks were performed? Based on a quality measure, how well were they performed? track the Kpis on a daily, weekly, monthly and annual basis. try learning a bit about statistical process control — you might fi nd it useful. monitor changes in the Kpi to help predict and manage work fl ow over time. Compare the safety creation Kpis with other business Kpis and link these process measures to outcome measure of productivity, quality and customer satisfaction. Avoid linking them to injuries or the lack of injuries. NEW EDITION POCKET ONTARIO OH&S ACT & REGULATIONS 2013 – CONSOLIDATED EDITION Where do you turn for the latest developments in occupational health and safety law? Pocket Ontario OH&S Act & Regulations – Consolidated Edition contains the complete and current Occupational Health & Safety Act and Regulations, which covers the latest legislation including Bill 160. THIS EDITION COVERS NEW LEGISLATION IN A VARIETY OF AREAS, INCLUDING: • Coming into force of portions of Bill 160, overhauling Ontario's health and safety regulatory prevention structure in response to the recommendations of the Dean panel • New Regulation regarding the role of the Offices of the Worker and Employer Advisers with respect to reprisals • Addition of the Mines and Mining Plants Regulation • Amendments to Regulations regarding Designated Substances and Control of Exposure to Biological and Chemical Elements, in force January 1, 2013 • Updated list of OH&S Resources and index STAY UP TO DATE ON NEW LEGISLATION AVAILABLE RISK-FREE FOR 30 DAYS Order online: www.carswell.com Call Toll-Free: 1-800-387-5164 In Toronto: 416-609-3800 ORDER # 985359-65203 $23.50 Softcover approx. 980 pages March 2013 978-0-7798-5359-3 Available on standing order subscription. Multiple copy discounts available. Also available in French Shipping and handling are extra. Price subject to change without notice and subject to applicable taxes. AUTHORITATIVE. INNOVATIVE. TRUSTED. NOW INCLUDES MINING REGULATION Carswell (5722).indd 1 13-03-18 9:54 AM EQUIPMENT AND TECHNICAL SERVICES FIRE PROTECTION SERVICES CONSULTING AND TRAINING Think prevention. Quebec: 1 866 861-8111 Central Canada: 1 800 465-6822 Western Canada: 1 888 425-9505 spi-s.com SPI (5676).indd 1 13-03-18 10:08 AM How to create key performance indicators (KPi) without relying on injury data personal "thank you" from the senior leader, noting her appreciation of the employees' actions to make their place of work a safer place to be. is activity has gone on for years with very positive results. e message is that our safety process is personal, serious and appreciated. e most important part of this example is that the various levels of the organization are involved in doing and measuring safety activities that create safety. ey aren't relying on the lack of injuries to drive their attention to safety. It's about catching people doing things right. (By the way, this employer has very low injury numbers as a result of their hard work. e best part about that result is they know why their injury rates are low.) Next time, we will discuss more detailed examples of nesting safety activities. A fi tting fi nal thought comes from a world class business thought leader: "You can only live life looking forward." – Warren Buff ett Alan Quilley is the president of Safety Results, based in Sherwood Park, Alta. Visit his blog at www.safetyresults.wordpress.com.