Houston Business RoundtableBest Practices 2011

Soft Crafts Small

WHM Custom Services, Inc.

Employee Training and Qualification Process

Tra Stark

Safety Health & Environmental Manager

Safety Training

Types of Training

• BOP• Sites Specific• WHM Training• WHM & Owner Policies• Craft• Permit Recipient etc…

How much do we retain?

• According to University of Minnesota the average listener accurately retains only:

• 50% of the information 10 minutes later• 25% of the information 48 hours later

Improving Learning

• There are four critical elements of learning that must be addressed to ensure participants learn:– Motivation– Reinforcement– Retention– Transference

Addressing the Four Elements

• Motivation Paid training & Camaraderie

• Reinforcement During job site visits ask employees question you want them to learn

• Retention Annual training all employees

• Transference Using information taught in classroom @ jobsite or similar area

WHM Rescue Training Reactor

Crane Rigging & Signaling Training

Hydraulic Tooling Training

Classroom Training

Keys to a Quality Workforce• Experience• Safety Training• Medical Clearance

– Respirator Clearance – Hazardous Materials– Emergency Response Team

• Craft Training– Reactor Technician Training– Hydraulic Torqing and Tensioning– NCCER- Rigging– NCCER- Boilermaker

Core Group Industry Experience with a Common

Employer 1. Steve Schieni 35 years

2. Mark Sweet 30 years

3. Greg Ehrensing 29 years4. Ruben Padilla 24 years

5. Mark Carter 23 years6. Troy Ford 23 years

7. Tra Stark 22 years

8. Raul Gonzalez 22 years9. Steve Prestigiacomo 22 years10. Izora Creeks 21 years11. Jerry Morales 21 years

12. Alex Guzman 21 years13. Sammy Tiscareno 21 years14. Tony Davis 21 years15. David Curling 21 years 16. Juan Alanis 17 years17. Kirk Jones 16 years 18. Alberto Puente 15 years19. Arnulfo Gonzalez 14 years20. Juan Olivares 14 years

Training

• WHM shall provide appropriate training on all safe work practices and safety policies to its personnel. It is the responsibility of the first line supervisor to make sure that each and every worker is properly trained to perform an assigned task and is fully aware of the hazards involved.

WHM Training Cards

Code Subject DescriptionWHM – 001 Hazard Assessment/PPE How to identify hazards associated with the job, the proper use of Personal Protective Equipment

needed and instruction on how to properly complete the General Hazard Analysis, Confined Space Hazard Analysis, and HEAT Cards.

WHM – 002 Hands, Wrist, Finger Safety "Hand, Wrist and Finger Safety" reminds employees how easy it is to injure their fingers, hands and wrists, and what must be done to prevent these types of injuries from occurring. Other areas discussed include how the fingers, hand and wrist function, ergonomic considerations, machine guarding, and using the proper to for the job.

WHM – 003 Fall Protection Comprehensive program discussing where hazards exist, the different types of fall protection and how to use them and rescue plans.

WHM – 004 Electrical Safety Basic safety for non-electricians, information on how electricity works, fuses and circuit breakers, grounding and GFCI’s, safe work practices, outlets, plugs and extension cords, working with electrical equipment, using ladders around electricity, and electrical emergencies

WHM – 005 Hearing Conservation Explanation of OSHA Regulations, Effects of noise, types of hearing loss, proper use, and annual audiograms.

WHM – 006 Heat Stress Heat related illnesses, signs, and symptoms of heat rash, cramps, heat exhaustion, & heat stroke. Preventative measures.

WHM – 007 Industrial Fire Prevention Common causes of workplace fires, importance of good "housekeeping”, other fire prevention measures, various types of fire extinguishers, using fire extinguishers, evacuation and other employee responsibilities

WHM – 008 Scaffold User Areas covered include responsibilities of a "scaffold expert", creating a level and stable foundation, platforms and planking, the danger of power lines, ramps and walkways, platform hazards, personal fall arrest systems, guarding against falling objects

WHM – 009 LO/TO Vessel isolation, types of energy, The “control” of hazardous energy policy. Also information on the regulation itself, "energized" machinery, lock-out/tag-out concepts and procedures, lock-out/tag-out devices, electrical systems, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, and more.

WHM – 010 Confined Space Comprehensive training discussing the types of hazards associated with confined spaces, basic atmospheric testing requirements and Attendant, Entrant, and Entry Supervisor responsibilities relating to confined spaces.

WHM – 011 Understanding Chemical Hazards Comprehensive training covering OSHA Right to Know Law Explanation of Written Program, Chemical List, MSDS, general toxicology, and chemicals used in our work place.

WHM – 012 Hydrogen Sulfide (H2S) The hazards, where it’s located in our work environment, how to recognize it, required P.P.E., and what to do in an emergency.

WHM – 013 Benzene Benzene regulation, hazards associated with benzene, signs and symptoms, regulated areas, proper P.P.E., and emergencies.

WHM – 014 Respiratory Protection Understanding respiratory hazards, how the respiratory system "works", common types of respiratory problems, potential effects of respiratory hazards, causes of respiratory problems, good respiratory safety practices, respiratory equipment fit testing protocols and cleaning/disinfecting procedures.

WHM – 015 IDLH Confined Space Rescue Comprehensive hands on training session. Topics include scene safety, mechanism of injury and the rolls of the Attendant, Entrant, Standby, and Entry Supervisor during various emergency scenarios including IDLH entries.

WHM – 016 Non-IDLH Confined Space Rescue Comprehensive hands on training session. Topics include scene safety, mechanism of injury and the rolls of the Entrants and Attendants during emergencies requiring rescue. Participants practice using non-entry rescue equipment during various NON-IDLH entry scenarios.

WHM – 017 First Aid/CPR 3rd Party American Red Cross Certification or equivalent WHM – 018 Industrial Forklift "Forklift/Powered Industrial Truck Safety" reviews how to inspect forklifts and other powered

industrial truck equipment prior to operation, safe operating procedures, forklift stability, and how to recognize potential problem situations.

WHM – 019 Rigging Safety Information on physical and mental preparation, personal protective equipment, equipment inspection, hazard assessment, slings and hitches, hand signals, load angles, and more.

WHM – 020 Understanding HAZWOPER A comprehensive explanation of OSHA’s 29 CFR 1910.120 including history of the standard, definitions, container labels, MSDS, site control, monitoring, and medical surveillance.

WHM – 021 HAZWOPER PPE Introduction to the types of used in hazardous environments, discussion on the level A,B,C,&D protection

WHM – 022 Decon Procedures "HAZWOPER: Decontamination Procedures" helps employees understand how to reduce or eliminate potential exposure to hazardous materials in their work environments.

WHM – 023 Emergency Response Planning The Emergency Response Plan" helps employees understand how emergency planning can reduce or eliminate potential exposure to hazardous materials in crisis situations.

WHM – 024 Reactor Equipment Orientation Explanation of equipment. How to setup, check, use, and break down equipment needed for reactor entry. Each participant will practice using equipment during simulated scenarios.

WHM – 025 Hydraulic Bolting Safety concerns. Mfg. Film. Overview of hydraulic bolting tools in inventory. Equipment identification for selection and use. Detailed equipment setup and explanation of each item. Troubleshooting. Routine maintenance. Q&A session. Review.

WHM – 026 Hydraulic Bolting Classroom Brief history of the hydraulic bolting industry, showing the complexities involved. Theories, equations, and formulas. Material compositions, lubricants, and gaskets. Torque charts/values, pressure/conversion charts. Proper make up and breakout procedures. Bolting project data sheets. Q&A session. Final review.

WHM – 027 Arsenic Health hazards of Arsenic, where it’s found, routes of entry, control measures including PPE, warning labels and signs, medical monitoring requirements and record keeping.

WHM – 028 Lead Health hazards of Lead, where it’s found, routes of entry, control measures including PPE, warning labels and signs, medical monitoring requirements and record keeping.