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From page 34... ... 34 Case Examples As noted in Chapter 1, follow-up case examples were conducted to gather further details regarding processes and strategies for effective use of SMSs in managing highway maintenanceworker safety. The case examples were executed by web interviews between the study team and selected DOTs. Read the entire page →
From page 35... ... Case Examples 35 The previous system involved a handwritten and paper-based process for documentation. In terms of the capacity to predict safety performance, the previous system was reactive in nature and allowed statistical overview of the types of injuries and incidents on a broad scale. Read the entire page →
From page 36... ... 36 Use of Safety Management Systems in Managing Highway Maintenance Worker Safety safety incidents. Although contractors are not required to use the system at this stage, the Connecticut DOT relies on its own safety staff to use the system and report and document construction contractors' work incidents. Read the entire page →
From page 37... ... Case Examples 37 4.1.7 SMS Implementation Suggestions and Lessons Learned Lessons learned by the Connecticut DOT occupational health and safety division include the "how-to" and "how-long" aspects of the SMS implementation. Adopting and implementing a new SMS requires significant efforts and resources. Read the entire page →
From page 38... ... 38 Use of Safety Management Systems in Managing Highway Maintenance Worker Safety The safety group reports to a human resources director who then reports directly to the deputy director of the Nevada DOT. This short chain of command to executive leadership of the Nevada DOT is beneficial to the safety program and allows for quick resolution of safetyrelated issues. Read the entire page →
From page 39... ... Case Examples 39 apparent through a review of injury data from 2011 to the present. In 2011, there were 145 workrelated injuries and, while COVID-19 played a role, in 2020, there were only 55 work-related injuries. Read the entire page →
From page 40... ... 40 Use of Safety Management Systems in Managing Highway Maintenance Worker Safety for topics that some state DOTs may seek third parties to provide. Keeping training in-house offers benefits above cost as well, in that no one understands the Nevada DOT better than an employee of the Nevada DOT. Read the entire page →
From page 41... ... Case Examples 41 helped the agency to gain employee "buy-in" from the beginning. In addition, the team began to examine and analyze safety records and identify the data trends to point out the areas of improvement that need special attention and focus. Read the entire page →
From page 42... ... 42 Use of Safety Management Systems in Managing Highway Maintenance Worker Safety the agency uses the SharePoint platform to communicate safety information with the employees in every county. For example, training materials are communicated with the crews through the platform. Read the entire page →
From page 43... ... Case Examples 43 PPE to the crews. "Work 4 Us" included an important message about safety culture that the agency wanted to deliver by words and actions. Read the entire page →
From page 44... ... 44 Use of Safety Management Systems in Managing Highway Maintenance Worker Safety 4.4.2 Organizational Structure The Texas DOT's Occupational Safety Division not only manages safety and employee safety programs, but also houses their claims systems. The Texas DOT is self-insured for workers' compensation and auto-accident liability claims, and the Occupational Safety Division manages these claims as well as tort claims. Read the entire page →
From page 45... ... Case Examples 45 time and reduces input errors. The system also captures vehicle incident reports. Read the entire page →
From page 46... ... 46 Use of Safety Management Systems in Managing Highway Maintenance Worker Safety 12 days to complete their review. The manuals also provide guidance on system use and reporting. Read the entire page →
From page 47... ... Case Examples 47 By considering what an acceptable number would be, the Safety Mission Zero was born. The process has not been easy, but the success is real. Read the entire page →
From page 48... ... 48 Use of Safety Management Systems in Managing Highway Maintenance Worker Safety Virginia DOT) , a statewide safety manager (who conducts field visits for training, equipment inspection, and district support) Read the entire page →
From page 49... ... Case Examples 49 Begun in 2015 and launched in 2017, the Virginia DOT created InfoPath forms for vehicular or equipment crashes or incidents. The definitions determining incidents or crashes are based on its internal definitions and not law enforcement. Read the entire page →
From page 50... ... 50 Use of Safety Management Systems in Managing Highway Maintenance Worker Safety linked to the safety system is the Virginia DOT's Highway Maintenance Management System, which manages work orders. The safety division is working toward creating this link so training, work orders, and injuries could be reviewable for analysis. Read the entire page →
From page 51... ... Case Examples 51 to realize invaluable improvements. There is also a need to be open-minded. Read the entire page →

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... 34 Case Examples As noted in Chapter 1, follow-up case examples were conducted to gather further details regarding processes and strategies for effective use of SMSs in managing highway maintenanceworker safety. The case examples were executed by web interviews between the study team and selected DOTs.