Emerging Safety Resources for Brewers California Craft Brewers Association Fall Conference Nov 17, 2015 Santa Rosa, CA Presented By Matt Stinchfield Brewers Association Safety Ambassador Co-Chair BA Safety Subcommittee
What is Safety? Freedom from those conditions that can cause death, injury, occupational illness, or damage to or loss of equipment or property, or damage to the environment. Source: Dept. of Defense 2
Why is Safety Important? Prevent Injury, illness, fatality Damage to equipment, property Reduce business costs, surprises Insurance Compliance Workforce instability Intangibles Product quality Employee morale, pride, purpose 3
How Safe is the Craft Brewing Industry? Rapidly Growing Industry Overworked and Under-trained Staff Concerned, Seek Education Statistical Inevitability Relevant Resources are Emerging! 4
Upward Trend in Recordable Brewery Injuries 5
Upward Trend in Recordable Brewery Injuries 6
-1- Brewers Association Commitment to Safety Development & Deployment
Brewers Association Commitments Always encouraged safety dialogue Safety presentations at CBC since 1990s Recent commitments Founded Safety Subcommittee, 2013 Safety Track at CBC, 2014 and henceforth Safety Ambassador, 2015 Annual PowerHour safety topic(s) Happening Now Technical committee strategic plan More resources - print, video, live presentation 8
-2- Available Resources Information & Personnel
Building an Effective Brewery Safety Program 10
Traditional Non-Trade Safety Resources Government Law ( statute ) - conceptual Regulations ( code, standards ) - implementable Guidance docs, bulletins OSHA consultation Private Sector Training cos. - online, video, written, live trainer Insurance cos. - industrial hygiene, audits, training Generic written programs - require customization 11
Mining Internet Safety Resources Public Sector - often free Program templates Video lending library Starting point priorities Your state s OSH agency Programs from other states, universities, other institutions Private Sector - often fee-based Online training, videos Subscription-based programs & posters Buyer beware 12
Safety Personnel Professionals Usually science or engineering education Professional certifications CSP - Certified Safety Professional CIH - Certified Industrial Hygienist CSM - Certificate in Safety Mgmt NASP - Natl Assoc Safety Professionals Avocational Practical experience Research and implementation tendencies Often mentored 13
Brewing Industry Safety Resources Trade associations BA - Brewers Association MBAA - Master Brewers Association of Americas ASBC -American Society of Brewing Chemists Skilled employees Regional and non-craft brewery staff Emerging resources Brewing schools Publications Industry consultants 14
MBAA MBAA Brewery Safety Committee Management Chair: Andrew Dagnan, Widmer Exec Liaison: Jim Kuhr, Matt Brewing Co. Program Templates Confined Spaces, Respiratory Protection, etc. Safety Committee Program Emerging More Program Templates Month by Month Toolbox Topics 15
BA Safety Subcommittee The Safety Subcommittee examines and advises members on issues of brewery safety, protocol and compliance. Management, Co-Chairs Matt Stinchfield, Ploughshare Brewing Co. Reva Golden, NOAA 12 industry volunteers Meet monthly & report to BA Technical Committee (TC) Part of 5-yr TC strategic planning 16
Brewers Association Bringing Safety Culture to Owners & Employees Develop BMPs 2 complete 4 more in development Web Resources Safety Exchange Monitors BA Forum Audio/Visual PowerHour CBC panels Video training Safety Ambassador 7 engagements 2015 CBC 2016, Phila., PA 5-6 in 2016 Future Projects Training equipment Expanded CBC seminars International relations DBQ, 3rd ed. GMP HAACP 17
BMPs 18
Safety Exchange 19
PowerHour 20
CBC Presentations 21
Video Training 22
for Craft Brewers Co-developed by BA with MIOSHA and Grand Valley State College (MI) Pre- and Post-Module Quizzes Printable Certificates Interactive, Relevant, Free 23
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Video Training https://www.brewersassociation.org/bestpractices/safety/free-online-brewery-safety-training/ https://brewersassociation.litmos.com/self-signup 31
BA Safety Ambassador Promotes the mission of the BA safety subcommittee to increase safety awareness of the association members and encourage prevention of harm to personnel, the public and production. Email: safetyambassador@brewersassociation.org 32
BA Safety Ambassador Missions in 2015 33
-3- Top Brewery Challenges Let s Get Started!
Hazard Control Systems Hazard Hazard Protection Prevention Hazard 35
Craft Brewers Top 6 Safety Concerns 36
1. Confined Space Safety High Fatality Risk Any confined space Large enough for a person to enter Not designed for continuous human occupancy Limited access/egress OSHA permit-required space permit space Inventory all brewery spaces Comply with regulations 37
California Confined Space Fatality Trend Uptick in fatalities Toxic atmosphere Asphyxiating atmosphere Physical trauma Since 2012 Issued Hazard Alert Emphasis program All inspections include confined space assessment 38
2. Lockout/Tagout High fatality or loss of limb risk Specifically called Control of Hazardous Energy standard Protect employees from Unexpected energization Release of hazardous energy Use energy control procedure (ECP) 39
3. Walking and Working Surfaces Risk of Slips, Trips, and Falls Specific subparts Housekeeping and aisle space Guarding of openings Fixed stairs & ladders Portable ladders & scaffolds Dockboards Easy area to make safety improvements 40
4. Chemical Safety & Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Risk of Injury or Disease 3 written program reqmts Hazard Communication, aka, WRTK or GHS Respiratory Protection Personal Protective Equip Check other standards for additional PPE requirements 41
5. Powered Industrial Trucks Serious Injury/Fatality Potential Electric or internal combustion Fire protection, design, maintenance requirements Certified training required Workplace needs behavioral practices, compliance, inspection 42
6. OSHA General Duty Clause Catchall for Employers of All Sizes Employer shall furnish a place of employment which is free from recognized hazards comply with occupational safety and health standards under this Act Employee shall comply with occupational safety and health standards and all rules & regs which are applicable to his/her own actions and conduct Restated Employer and employee are mutually responsible Size of employer does not matter 43
-4- OSHA in Your State California
State OSHA Federal OSHA Hybrid Plan 45
Department of Industrial Relations (DIR), DOSH or Cal/OSHA, Oakland, CA Jurisdiction Public & private except federal, maritime, private workers on Indian lands Enforcement Cal/OSHA inspects workplaces Voluntary Programs Voluntary, preventative, cooperative, consulting Conferences/Appeals Cal/OSHA writes citations, fines Informal conference with Cal/OSHA CalOSH Appeals Board hears contested cases Common Standards Most federal standards adopted by reference Five Divisions in Cal/OSHA Unique Plan Standards Toxic chemical handling & exposure Repetitive motion injuries Heat exposure Noise exposure Agriculture Child labor 46
DIR Divisions, Boards & Units Most Important to Brewers Cal/OSHA Enforcement and Consultation divisions Health and safety standards General workplace safety Pressure vessel registration (boilers and other vessels) Confined space emphasis Injury and Illness Prevention Plan (IIPP) LINK to IIPP etool: www.dir.ca.gov/dosh/etools/09-031/index.htm Cal/OSHA regulations index: www.dir.ca.gov/title8/index/t8index.asp Workers Compensation and Welfare Workers Comp reforms (SB 863) Industrial Welfare Comm. Order 1 (wages, hours, working conditions) 47
Questions? California
Contact Safety Ambassador - Matt Stinchfield safetyambassador@brewersassociation.org Cellular: (402) 318-1689