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Glen Kilcup P E1, Dick Hickox, Adolfo Reynaga

  • 1Intel Corporation, MS: F9-016, 4100 Sara Road, Rio Rancho, NM 87124, USA. glen.w.kilcup@intel.com

Journal of Hazardous Materials
|August 26, 2006
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A safety taskforce analyzed 5 years of injury data, revealing that behavioral factors and seasonal changes significantly contribute to workplace incidents. Implementing a tailored safety action plan is crucial for achieving an incident and injury-free (IIF) culture.

Area of Science:

  • Occupational Health and Safety
  • Industrial Hygiene
  • Behavioral Safety Science

Background:

  • New Mexico Corporate Services (NMCS) experienced persistent recordable injuries (2-4 per year) over five years, indicating a need for a paradigm shift beyond incremental improvements.
  • Employee reluctance to report injuries was identified, suggesting current strategies were insufficient for fostering a truly incident and injury-free (IIF) culture.

Observation:

  • A 3-person taskforce analyzed five years of all injury data, not just OSHA-recordable incidents, to identify root causes and contributing factors.
  • Data analysis revealed significant trends, including higher injury rates on Shift 7, a prevalence of ergonomic injuries overall, and cuts/lacerations as the leading recordable injury type.
  • Behavioral factors, particularly 'Failure to Evaluate Hazards,' were the largest root cause category, followed by administrative ('Inadequate Procedures') and engineering ('Unrecognized Workplace Hazard') control issues.

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Findings:

  • Injuries disproportionately affected specific shifts (Shift 7) and were more common during Spring/Summer (86% of recordables).
  • Ergonomic injuries were the most frequent overall, while cuts/lacerations constituted the majority of recordable incidents.
  • Behavioral root causes, especially hazard evaluation failures, and inadequate procedures were primary drivers of workplace injuries.

Implications:

  • Site-specific safety action plans, informed by detailed data analysis, are essential for addressing unique challenges across different shifts and work areas.
  • Supervisory engagement in the field is critical for reinforcing the incident and injury-free (IIF) culture and addressing safety issues proactively.
  • Recognizing and preparing for seasonal variations and shift-specific cultural dynamics can lead to more effective safety interventions.