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Safety Communication at HCA

Safety Communication at HCA. Departmental Safety Representative Staff Trainings May 2010. HCA Safety Program. Manager Elsa Davis, DC Safety and Training Officer April Kearney Safety Support JoAnn Bowland Estela Ortiz. HCA Safety Program Contact Information.

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Safety Communication at HCA

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  1. Safety Communication at HCA Departmental Safety Representative Staff Trainings May 2010

  2. HCA Safety Program • Manager • Elsa Davis, DC • Safety and Training Officer • April Kearney • Safety Support • JoAnn Bowland • Estela Ortiz

  3. HCA Safety ProgramContact Information HCA Safety Program staff are located at: 405 W. 5th Street Santa Ana, CA 92701 Work #Cell #Pony# Elsa Davis: 714-834-3657 714-824-0375 Bldg. 38-W April Kearney: 714-834-4359 714-470-4207 Bldg. 38-AB Work #Fax#Pony# JoAnn Bowland: 714-834-5250 714-834-5506 Bldg. 38-W Estela Ortiz: 714-834-6253 714-834-7695 Bldg. 38-AB E-mail: HCASafetyProgram@ochca.com

  4. Communication • HCA employees play an important role in safety communication. • It is important to remember HCA Safety during events that may involve injuries or workplace emergencies.

  5. When to Call HCA Safety… • When 911 has been called and an employee is taken by ambulance (whether the injury was work related or not). • Anytime there is notification that an employee has been admitted to the hospital after a workplace injury. • After a vehicle accident involving a workplace injury. • When there has been major flooding, or a serious disaster such as a fire at a worksite. • When Cal/OSHA has contactedyour worksite by phone, mail, orhas arrived in person. • When you have Safety questions.

  6. During Business Hours… Call HCA Safety Cell: 714-470-4207 Do Not just leave a messageor send an e-mail!

  7. After Hours… • Call the CEO Safety Manager cell phone: 714-981-6288 (back up number is on the message). • If no answer, call the Sheriff Watch Commander at 714-628-7000. Request for the Safety Manager to be contacted. You will need to provide a call back number and address.

  8. Definition of a Serious Injury • A County employee who is hospitalized due to a workplace injury for a period of more than 24 hours (for anything other than observation). • A County employee who suffers permanent disfigurement or amputation of any part of his/her body. • A County employee who is killed in the performance of his/her duties.

  9. Failure to Report Minimum fine for failure to report is $5,000.00 Remember…. 8 hours start counting from the time that the employer has knowledge of the injury! Basic Rule: Call 911 + Call HCA Safety Office.

  10. Cal/OSHA Inspections Cal/OSHA inspections can happen at anytime and result from the following: • A serious injury • A complaint • Random follow-up • Being in a targeted industry

  11. Assisting HCA Safety withCal/OSHA Inspections Upon Onsite Arrival of Cal/OSHA Inspectors • Front office staff should be aware and abide by County Policy (Doc 1002). • Review Inspector’s credentials to determine name and title. • Ask the Inspector to wait in a lobby or public waiting area. • Call HCA Safety immediately 714-834-4359.

  12. Etiquette with Cal/OSHA Inspectors Please… • Do not refuse entry or demand a warrant. • Explain that they are unable to tour the facility until proper representation is available. Depending on the area, a Safety Officer could be at a site within 30 minutes. • Avoid conversation (small talk) with the inspector…Remember anything you say may be used against HCA.

  13. In Conclusion… Communicationwith HCA Safety is the key to a successful inspection and outcome!

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