The most successful vehicle has been the video programs because they contain four or five segments showing things that are going on all around the plant and people enjoy seeing them. The committee produced its own display board on which all the different types of gloves were exhibited. Now there are several display boards around the plant reminding people that there are proper gloves for every job. Even though personal commitment plays a major part in reducing injuries, it does not always make someone aware of all the things that can happen. The plant's Safety Suggestion Program is being used as a means of getting specific suggestions - the committee then takes responsibility for finding ways to implement them.
Plans are to give monetary awards for the best ideas.
Still, the committee will continue to keep track of the trend, identify specific problems, develop corrective actions, and keep hand and finger safety a priority. Information for this Bulletin was provided by H. Steve Etheridge, Chief Supervisor, Reactor Works Engineering, Savannah River Plant, Aiken, South Carolina. Bulletin is published so that DOE program managers and contractors can share information about potential occupational safety problems relevant to DOE operations.