Overview of OSHA and The Dow Chemical Company Case Studies

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Overview of OSHA and The Dow Chemical Company
Case Studies

• Contractor Safety
• Motor Carrier Safety
• Motor Vehicle Accidents
• Ergonomics

The views expressed in these case studies do not
necessarily represent the official position or
policy of the U.S. Department of Labor.
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OSHAs Mission

• Assure so far as possible every working man and
  woman in the nation safe and healthful working
  conditions.

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OSHAs Compliance Assistance Resources

• OSHA Web Site www.osha.gov
• eTools
• Safety and Health Topics Pages
• 1-800-321-OSHA
• E-Correspondence
• Publications and Guidance Documents
• Compliance Assistance Specialists
• Case Studies and Success Stories

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Case Studies and Success Stories

• Case Studies
• Detailed analysis of a safety and health problem
  or issue and its solution
• Approximately 2000 words
• Success Stories
• Shorter version of case study
• Reviews a safety and health process or program
  that led to improved safety and health

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OSHA and The Dow Chemical Company Case Studies

• Case Study Topics
• Contractor Safety
• Motor Carrier Safety
• Motor Vehicle Accidents
• Ergonomics
• Case Study Format
• Identify the problem
• Describe the solution
• Summarize the results

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Contractor Safety Texas Operations Contractor
Alliance for Safety

• Problem How to improve safety performance of
  Dows contractors
• Solution
• Formation of Texas Operations Contractor Alliance
  for Safety (TOCAS) made up of senior managers
  from Dow and contractors
• TOCAS basic elements are similar to elements of a
  safety and health management system
• TOCAS committees provide training for and analyze
  performance of all first line supervisors and
  safety contacts

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Contractor Safety Texas Operations Contractor
Alliance for Safety

• Results
• OSHA recordable rate dropped 95 percent
• Similar contractor safety organizations
  established at other Dow facilities
• Contractors leverage expertise and solutions to
  improve safety performance
• OSHA Voluntary Protection Programs (VPP)
  recognition

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Motor Carrier Safety A Collaborative Approach to
Reducing Motor Carrier Incidents

• Problem How to reduce accidents by Dows motor
  carrier contractors
• Solution Working collaboratively with a motor
  carrier to implement a safety-based performance
  program to reduce rear-end collisions

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Motor Carrier Safety A Collaborative Approach to
Reducing Motor Carrier Incidents

• Results
• 82 reduction in rear-end collisions
• Reduced fuel consumption, maintenance costs, and
  insurance premiums
• Dow extended program to all major motor carriers

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Motor Vehicle Accidents The Dow Chemical
Companys Use of Six Sigma Methodology

• Problem How to reduce motor vehicle accidents
• Solution
• Use Six Sigma to identify root causes of motor
  vehicle accidents
• Develop and implement driver procedures to
  address risk factors

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Motor Vehicle Accidents The Dow Chemical
Companys Use of Six Sigma Methodology

• Results
• 30 reduction in motor vehicle accidents
• Adoption of training materials at other Dow
  businesses
• Likely reduction of motor vehicle accidents
  outside working hours

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Ergonomics The Dow Chemical Companys Use of
Six Sigma Methodology

• Problem How to reduce musculoskeletal disorders
  (MSDs) among computer users
• Solution
• Use Six Sigma to identify primary contributing
  factors of MSDs
• Take steps to reduce those contributing factors
  by 70

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Ergonomics The Dow Chemical Companys Use of
Six Sigma Methodology

• Results
• MSD risk factors reduced by 64 since baseline
• Employees more proactive in addressing ergonomic
  issues
• Sustainable results
• Reduced severity in ergonomic injuries
  company-wide

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