| Overall Rating | Gold |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 65.15 |
| Liaison | Emma Blandford |
| Submission Date | Feb. 29, 2024 |
Georgia Institute of Technology
PA-15: Workplace Health and Safety
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
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1.70 / 2.00 |
Emma
Blandford Portfolio Manager Office of Sustainability |
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Part 1. Health and safety management system
Yes
Does the system use a nationally or internationally recognized standard or guideline?:
Yes
The nationally or internationally recognized OHSMS standard or guideline used:
The National Safety Councils nine elements of a successful safety and health system
If no, provide:
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Part 2. Incidents per FTE employee
72
Full-time equivalent of employees:
9,048
If the institution wishes to report on other on-site workers, provide:
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A brief description of the methodology used to track and calculate the number of recordable incidents of work-related injury or ill health :
Injuries/illnesses must be documented on the Georgia Tech Injury and Illness Report form and sent to the Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Office. If medical treatment is necessary, the departmental supervisor must report the injury/illness to the State Department of Administrative Services (DOAS) by calling the hotline within 24 hours of the injury. All occupational injuries are reviewed to ensure that they are categorized appropriately according to OSHA guidelines.
https://www.ehs.gatech.edu/general/occupational-injury
https://www.ehs.gatech.edu/general/occupational-injury
Annual number of recordable incidents of work-related injury or ill health per 100 FTE employees:
0.80
Optional Fields
Additional documentation to support the submission:
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Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
The Institute is using the National Safety Councils nine elements of a successful safety and health system as a framework. The Institute is a currently developing an updated occupational health and safety management system in conjunction with the environmental health and safety management system. The framework includes the following elements:
1. Management leadership: Demonstrating clear commitment to safety through active involvement, setting clear goals and expectations, and allocating resources for safety initiatives.
2. Employee participation: Encouraging and involving employees in safety programs by seeking their input, feedback, and participation.
3. Hazard identification and assessment: Identifying and assessing potential hazards in the workplace through regular inspections, hazard assessments, and analysis of incident data.
4. Hazard prevention and control: Implementing measures to eliminate or control identified hazards, including engineering controls, administrative controls, and personal protective equipment.
5. Education and training: Providing employees with the necessary knowledge and skills to perform their work safely and effectively through comprehensive training programs.
6. Emergency preparedness: Establishing plans and procedures to effectively respond to emergencies and communicate with employees, including emergency drills and protocols.
7. Incident investigation and analysis: Investigating incidents, analyzing root causes, and implementing corrective actions to prevent similar incidents from occurring in the future.
8. Performance measurement and continuous improvement: Establishing metrics, tracking performance, and monitoring progress towards safety goals to drive continuous improvement.
9. Communication and coordination: Establishing effective communication channels to disseminate safety information, promote awareness, and ensure coordination among all levels of the organization.
1. Management leadership: Demonstrating clear commitment to safety through active involvement, setting clear goals and expectations, and allocating resources for safety initiatives.
2. Employee participation: Encouraging and involving employees in safety programs by seeking their input, feedback, and participation.
3. Hazard identification and assessment: Identifying and assessing potential hazards in the workplace through regular inspections, hazard assessments, and analysis of incident data.
4. Hazard prevention and control: Implementing measures to eliminate or control identified hazards, including engineering controls, administrative controls, and personal protective equipment.
5. Education and training: Providing employees with the necessary knowledge and skills to perform their work safely and effectively through comprehensive training programs.
6. Emergency preparedness: Establishing plans and procedures to effectively respond to emergencies and communicate with employees, including emergency drills and protocols.
7. Incident investigation and analysis: Investigating incidents, analyzing root causes, and implementing corrective actions to prevent similar incidents from occurring in the future.
8. Performance measurement and continuous improvement: Establishing metrics, tracking performance, and monitoring progress towards safety goals to drive continuous improvement.
9. Communication and coordination: Establishing effective communication channels to disseminate safety information, promote awareness, and ensure coordination among all levels of the organization.
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