TOTAL SAFETY INC

Root Cause Analysis and Accident Investigation

Total Safety assists with investigations of safety & environmental losses with proven, root cause analysis techniques. The techniques apply to both acute (one-time) and chronic (repeated) events. Total Safety helps get beyond the immediate causes of the event (the causal factors) and identify the root causes of the event(s). This allows effective recommendations to be identified that are targeted at preventing recurrence. Total Safety develops a report that will withstand the scrutiny of the most advanced forensic specialists.

Total Safety uses a set of widely accepted and proven techniques to gather and analyze information to identify the causal factors that contributed to the event. Then, the root causes are determined.

Objectives of an investigation:

• Understanding what caused the incident
• Preventing an accident/incident from occurring again
• Preventing similar occurrences

How can Total Safety help? Conducting an investigation under adverse conditions is always a difficult task. Total Safety help by providing assistance with leading and organizing the investigation, which includes:

• Gathering and organizing the needed information
• Analyzing the data
• Identifying root causes of the incident/accident
• Developing recommendations for corrective action
• Writing required reports

What is an incident?                       An incident is an unexpected, unplanned event that has detrimental consequences to the organization

What are causal factors?         Causal factors are human errors or facility/equipment problems that directly led to the unwanted even. Elimination of the causal factors may prevent recurrence of the event. But this is unlikely.  Many "investigations" and "root cause analyses" simply identify these causal factors and make recommendations to correct them.  The root causes of these causal factors must also be identified and corrected.

What are root causes?                Root causes are the management system weaknesses that allowed the causal factor to occur.. Examples of typical management systems include:

• Equipment Design Process
• Operating Procedures
• Supervision
• Standards and Policies
• Training
• Communication Practices
• Maintenance Practices
• Accountability Measures

Once deficiencies in management systems are addressed, employees and equipment are set up to succeed. Total Safety's analysis methods are designed to systematically help seek out these management system weaknesses.

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Inspections:    

Total Safety's safety inspections will help identify the reason for unacceptable accident rates. We offer an unbiased analysis of conditions and work practices and categorize findings to facilitate the most effective corrective actions.

Our inspections also include a

FREE OSHA RECORDKEEPING AUDIT

Total Safety Inc. offers a complete safety inspection package.  The inspection is conducted with a minimum of disruption to facility operation.    The resulting report not only defines deficiencies but also recommends corrective measures for management consideration. 

Our employee perception surveys help identify overall organizational commitment to safety.  Isolating problem areas within organizational workplace culture is key to change.  Often, the problems are complex and require a multi-disciplinary corrective approach. 

Conducting regular, thorough safety audits is one of the most effective strategies for preventing accidents, injuries, or costly OSHA fines.

Upon completion of the audit, a conference is held to discuss preliminary findings and provide on-site recommendations for mitigation of identified hazards.

We can then work with your employees to improve work practices and reduce safety hazards while showing you ways to improve production rates.

Audits can be held on a one-time basis or as part of an ongoing, scheduled process.

On-site Audits address the following:

Walking/Working Surfaces

Fall Protection

First Aid/Medical

Hazardous Materials

Excavation

Hand and Portable Power Tools

Fire Protection

Scaffolding

Personal Protective Equipment

Powered Platforms and Manlifts

Cranes & Rigging

Material Handling and Storage

Ladders

Occupational Health Controls

Electrical Systems

"Taking a look at yourself (your organization) through another set of eyes can be productively revealing."

 "What do you have to lose? Perhaps, more than you want."

LIFE'S GREATEST VALUES =

FAITH, FAMILY, HEALTH, SECURITY

AND

SAFETY

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TS is qualified to perform safety management, training and safety engineering services throughout the United States, Mexico & Canada.

Personnel are Certified Safety Professionals, OSHA 500 & 501 Approved, and they are members of the American Society of Safety Engineers with a minimum of 8-35 years of relevant experience. Additionally, our senior level consultants possess a minimum of 40 years, experience in construction safety / general industry management.

TS has been a leader in advancing effective safety management and loss control engineering by identifying and controlling the causes of accidents before they become injuries, fatalities and claims.

For its various public and private clients, TS develops comprehensive safety programs and plans and specifications, conducts loss control engineering services, performs site safety management, safety compliance auditing and reporting, accident investigation, and OSHA compliance and citation consulting.

TS has trained more than 5,000 individuals and companies in courses related to construction and general industry safety. Individualized training programs have been delivered to such entities as the Marshall University, West Virginia University, AK Steel Corp., Severstal Steel, US Steel, AFL-CIO, among others.

From initial audit to full implementation  let Total Safety be your source for creating and sustaining a safe workplace. Our expertise allows us to offer effective and economical solutions for your most challenging safety problems.

We can conduct safety inspections, design safety  programs, or supply workable  solutions to any problem facing your organization.

Outsourced staffing solutions.        As a known leader in safety solutions, Total Safety can either augment your current team of safety professionals, or manage your complete internal safety program.

Total Safety Services

On-site Safety Consulting                            Low Cost Safety Training

Safety Staffing                                     Affordable Workplace Inspections

Sub Contractor Safety Monitoring    Accident Investigation                       Loss Prevention Management

Industries Served

Oil & Gas

Steel Manufacturing & Processing

Logging

Wholesale & Retail Trade

Governmental Agencies

Transportation

Insurance

Hospital & Health Care

Construction

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