IMS-PRO-001-VER 01 - Safety Observation Procedure
IMS-PRO-001-VER 01 - Safety Observation Procedure
Document Revision
Revision Date Standard Document No.
No.
0 02-06-2016 IMS-PRO-001
1 26-04-2021 IMS-PRO-001-VER01
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*Procedure Revised for IMS-PRO-001-VER 01 by Chairman of Rules & Procedure Sub Committee.
7.3 Schedule 9
APPENDIX A 14
APPENDIX B 15
13.0 APPENDIX C 16
APPENDIXD1 17
APPENDIX D2 18
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APPENDIX E
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APPENDIX F
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APPENDIX G
2.0 OBJECTIVES:
To lay down guidelines & procedures for the functioning and conducting Safety
observations by Safety Observers in order to inculcate world class safety culture
through positive change in people’s behaviour towards voluntary adherence to safe
practices.
In the picture of the Iceberg below, the invisible portion of the iceberg (Unsafe Acts
and man-made Unsafe Conditions) is the main focus of the Safety Observation process.
In other words, safety observation process helps to prevent Incidents and Injuries by
minimizing the Unsafe Acts and Conditions.
Fatality
Major Injury
Minor Injury
Near Miss
3.0 RESPONSIBILITY
SO - Safety Observation
PPE - Personal Protective equipment
CGCRM - Chief Group Customer Relation Manager
GCRM - Group Customer Relation Manager
CRM - Customer Relation Manager
BM - Building Manager
FM - Facility Manager
FSO - Fire Safety Officer
HK - House Keeping
Engg - Engineer
Sec off - Security Officer
5.0 Definitions:
Safety Observation Sub Committee: A management team at Site level whose goal is
to sustain an effective safety observation at DLF Rentco and create a culture in which
workplace safety is a value.
Unsafe Condition: It is a condition, which may or may not have been directly caused
by the unsafe action or inaction of one or more employees in an area that may lead to an
incident or injury if uncorrected. It may also be caused by faulty design, incorrect
fabrication or construction, or inadequate maintenance and subsequent deterioration.
The key point that differentiates unsafe conditions from unsafe acts is that unsafe
conditions are normally beyond the direct control of employees in the area where the
condition is observed.
Team: It refers to a person carrying out safety observations accompanied by his direct
reporting subordinate and / or Area In-charge where observations are being carried out.
Observation data will be logged by person carrying out observation and not by the
accompanying person.
Safety Observation Round: The safety observation round is the plant/ site visit by line
manager/ supervisor to carry out safety observations. Ideally one Safety observation
round should be of 1 Hr (60 Minutes) duration. Each safety observation round consists
of multiple safety contacts (ideally 6-8).
Safety Contact (One Activity): Safety contact is the interactive process in which the
observer observes employee(s) working at a particular location identifies his (their) at-
risk behavior and carries out interaction using the six-step process of safety observation.
Ideally one contact should be completed within 05-10 min*. to maintain effectiveness
of the process.
* Ideally the safety observers should try to attain the safety observation max in 10
minutes, ideally 5 mins.
6.0 Benefits
• Demonstrate leadership commitment to safety
• Reinforce positive safety behaviour
• Raise safety awareness
• Motivate people to be committed to and responsible for safety
• Correct unsafe behaviours in a positive, proactive way
• Prevent injuries and property loss
• Establish standards/procedures
• Test understanding of standards/procedures
• Test compliance with standards/procedures
• Identify trends and weaknesses in the safety system
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Note: - Safety Observations and Feedback ARE NOT:-
• A disciplinary process
• To penalise/write up people
• “I caught you” process
• A negative process
• An inspection program
7.1 Participation
The Safety Observation will consist of scheduled time in the field when the
Safety Observation team is solely focused on observing people working at their
workplace. Discussion on issues other than safety should be avoided during
safety observation round. This could be in the plant facilities including material
loading/unloading activities, Offices (on site). As mentioned, the primary
focus is observing behaviour in the workplace but conditions (created by
someone’s unsafe act) shall not be ignored.
1. Observe, decide how to approach the employee, stop the unsafe act (safely).
2. Comment on safe acts/behaviour.
3. Discuss any unsafe/at risk behaviour observed.
• Discuss consequences (possible injury) of the unsafe act/behaviour.
• Encourage the employee to discuss safer ways to do the job.
4. Get agreement to work safely.
5. Invite the employee to discuss other safety issues in the work place.
6. Thank the employee.
The six steps may seem unnecessary because people are conditioned to address the problems
they see immediately. This is true but the results in following the six steps are worth the
effort. While discussing safe and unsafe behaviour, it is important to avoid any confrontation
and keep the discussions positive. This is a primary aim and benefit of using the 6 steps.
People want to be treated fairly, and that includes recognition of safe practices. It is much
easier to accept correction from someone who is seen as fair and even handed, and who sees
and acknowledges the good practices as well.
It is important to get the ‘agreement’ (Step 4) to work safely but watch for the unstated “I
agree because you are the boss” response. People should work safely because they want to
work that way, and not because of the rules or the boss. So there is a need to convince
employees about the safe and the correct techniques. Success in this will avoid the need to
enforce rules or assert authority. Therefore, aim for persuasion and real, high quality
“agreements” with employees.
Safety Observation discussions do not always generate “other issues” to consider (Step 5).
The process has not failed because it has not generated any good leads from employees. The
important thing is to ask – the response may come the next day. As employees learn they will
likely be asked about other safety issues, they will be better prepared during future Safety
Observations.
Note: Refer to Appendix A for “Tips for Conducting Effective Safety Observations”.
The following observation categories have been developed to assist in the identification of
unsafe acts and behaviours. Conduct Safety Observations using these categories to stimulate
thought about the different types of safe/unsafe behaviours present in the area. If you are not
familiar with job safety requirements, engage the employee in a discussion on job safety
requirements and the safe approach to performing a job function.
Positions of people – Are people positioning their body in a way that reduces the potential for
injury? This includes Ergonomics in office and operating/maintenance environments
Personal protective equipment (PPE) – Are people utilizing the appropriate PPE (as per the
activity), using it correctly, and is it in good condition?
Tools and equipment – Are the proper tools being used? Are they being used correctly? Are
they in good condition?
Procedures – Are adequate procedures in place? Are they understood and being followed?
Planning is important to make sure the effort is focused and to ensure the various
areas/locations are receiving appropriate level of attention.
When and what to document: Should be done at the time of observation while team is
still together but not in the presence of the person(s) being observed. Other points to
consider are as follows:
• Indicate the Safety Observation team members, the location, the time of day, and the
duration of the Safety Observation.
• Do not use names of those contacted.
• Indicate what is safe and going well.
• Note what is unsafe and any corrective action taken during the Safety Observation.
SC assigns SO champions to
Group SO champion is assigned Data is being sent by SO
collect the data and analyze
to each group / project by SO champion to SOSC chairman on
overall unsafe situation/hr and
Sub Committee a monthly basis.
circulate report monthly.
Each group/building shall provide the KPI data for last month by 1st week of current
month to SO Sub Committee Chairman.
The SO Sub-Committee, will audit and monitor the overall Safety Observation program
to assure the quality of the program. This sub-committee does not normally perform
Safety Observations as a body, but checks that the frequencies are being followed, all
areas are covered, reporting is being done as required, follow up is being done and
action items are being addressed and closed within a reasonable period of time as given
below:
13.0 Appendices:
Type &
Number of '-
Motions
-Load
Handled
-Work Area
Design
-Tools &
Grips
-Vibration
-Lighting
-Noise
- Radiations
OBJECTIVE:
Conduct safety observations with operators/working employees during their normal daily
work, while at work, without interfering with operating safety. It is essential that observer is
familiar with the operation, safety rules and safe operating procedures.
PLAN:
PROCEDURE
The Safety Observation starts by entering the operating area and observing safe operating
practices as well as any operating deficiencies by the operators.
The Safety Observer observes the operators for several minutes. At a convenient stop point,
reinforce the good operating practices with the operators and point out consequences like
nature of injuries, ill-health and property damage, if observed. Thank everyone for their time
when done. However, if serious or multiple deficiencies are found, the leader/team should use
their judgment to assure the continued safe operation of the equipment. Such actions may
include giving extensive feedback at the end of the operator’s shift, or, under extreme
conditions, stopping the operation including taking the equipment out of service, if necessary.
Situations such as this should be handled in consultation with the facility in-charge (e.g. BM).
• The leader/team follows the same procedure in other locations for the allotted 1 hour
Observation time period.
• The leader/team completes the Safety Observation report and submits to the specified
person/location.
• The observation location should be noted for each “observation” on the Safety
Observation report.
Use the “follow-up items / remarks” section for any other safety items observed during the
session. The leader/team filling out the report should ensure that the follow-up is done.
Unit Name: - Fill name of the building/ site where safety observation is being carried out.
Area/Section: - Write down the name of area where safety observation is being carried out.
Team: - Write down the name of member(s) doing safety observation. Ideally two persons
should be involved in safety observation process. Ensure involvement of one person from the
concerned area.
Working Day/ Off Day: Mention either safety observation has been carried out in working
day or off day (off day shall include Sunday, holiday and other than office hours).
Work/Activity Detail: - Write down the work details including numbers of persons where
safety contact has been made.
Observation: - Mention point wise details of safety observations for each contact.
UC (Nos.):- Write down the number for each unsafe condition by multiplying with the number
of persons who are exposed to /involved in unsafe condition e.g., three persons are working in
an area where floor is slippery due to oil leakage we need to write down it as 1 x 3=3 unsafe
conditions. (i.e. UA x nos. of persons exposed to / involved in UC)
UA (Nos.):- Write down the number for each unsafe act by multiplying with the number of
persons who are involved in unsafe act e.g. two persons doing floor cleaning work without
wearing nose mask. The nos. of UA would be 1 x 2 = 2 nos. (i.e. UA x nos. of persons
involved in UA). To determine the UC/UA nos. for Observation Category RP/PP/PPE,
following formula can be used: - UC /UA nos. = 1 no. UC/UA observed x nos. of person
exposed / involved in UC/UA
Remarks (Close /Open Status):- Mention the status of each observation as Open / Close. The
Close status shall be mentioned for the observation for which immediate corrective action has
been taken at site during observation contact. Open status will be mentioned for the points
which could not be closed during observation contact.
Total: - Mention the total nos. of UC and UA found in each observation contact in respective
column.
General Comments: - Write down any general comment/remark observed during safety
observation contact.
APPENDIX E
Format for KPI’s
KPI -1: Actual Vs Schedule Safety Observations Round per Month
Safety
Observation Safety Observation Per Month
Building/ Freq.
Who Nos.
Site Name
Scheduled Actual % of
Nos./Month
(Nos.) (Nos.) adherence
Operation Head / Mall Head /
1
CGCRM
GCRM / CRM 2
FM/BM 2
Engr. / FSO/ HK Off/ Sec Off 4
% Compliance to Schedule
US/Hr
Safety
Contact
Position of People
Safety
Contact Procedure
Orderliness Standard /
Housekeeping