Contractors’ Safety Council of Brazosport
Volume 2 • Issue 4
April 2010
“Supporting Industrial Safety for 35+ Years!”
More Efficient Registration and Timely Training for Shutdowns/Turnarounds
UPCOMING EVENTS
A bit of planning and preparation can ease the pain for employers and trainees seeking training during shutdown/
turnaround season. The Safety Council can help ensure a smooth process without undue delays.
April 15, 2010 6:00 PM
Texas Hold ‘Em Poker
Tournament
April 20, 2010 8:15 AM
TOCAS Mtg.
April 28, 2010 11:00 AM
ABC Member Luncheon
May 7, 2010 6:00 PM
HBR Safety Awards Banquet
Need Site-Specific
Training?
CSC can assist you in
developing training
modules that meet your
site-specific needs.
CSC BRAZOSPORT
1400 VELASCO
FREEPORT, TX
979
233--1818
979--233
979
239--4384 FAX
979--239
CONOCO/CHEVRON LAB
COUNTY RD. 359
SWEENY, TX
979
548--4188
979--548
DOW LAB
DOW CHEMICAL
FREEPORT, TX
979
238--2809
979--238
www.cscbrazosport.org
Prior to Training Date:
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Know safety council’s procedures/requirements
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Know your plant/facilities minimum requirements
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Make sure trainee has a valid photo ID and SS#
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Order background/drug screen if required/appropriate
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Check trainee for current safety training
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Complete registration form and validate name, SS#, date
of training, and courses to be taken
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Submit registration information prior to training date
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Attach charge sheet to registration if required by plant
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Communicate date and time of training and required
documents to trainee
Day of Training:
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Registration from company must be complete prior to
check-in
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Trainee must provide current/valid ID, SS#, and Basic
Plus training card at check-in
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Trainee should arrive early enough to check-in and allow
sufficient time to complete training
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Basic Plus is offered only once a day (M-Th. 9:00AM &
Fri. 8:00AM)
Total Training Units & Related Activity
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2008 ······························ 127,674
2009 ······························ 107,757
Remember, during shutdowns the number of trainees at the safety council will greatly increase. Please submit your
registration request at least the day prior to training. This will help us process trainees quickly and keep the lines
moving. If you have questions or need assistance please call the Safety Council at 979-233-1818.
Welcome New CSC Members!
Mobley Industrial Services
Eaton-Powerware
Seaboard Wellhead Inc.
Intercat Equipment
Andon Specialties
Siemens Energy Inc.
Advantage Labor Inc.
P&M Environmentals
Advance Integrity Solutions
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GIVE NEW CO-WORKERS
YOUR SUPPORT
Transitioning the new-hire from
orientation and safety training to the job site:
Once the initial orientation to the company is over and the safety programs have been
covered, it's time to move the new employee into the field. Co-workers play an important
role in getting the new person off to a good start.
Remember, new people may be nervous when starting a new job and will be unfamiliar
with the new surroundings. They probably don't remember all the instructions they were
given and this is often a time for information overload.
So how can an experienced hand help out?
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Introduce yourself to this person; explain your job and offer assistance.
Encourage the new hire to ask questions if he or she is not quite sure.
Remember the new person may be highly skilled and experienced in his or her trade but not
familiar with the new company's way of doing things.
Point out locations of first aid kits, fire extinguishers, restrooms & break rooms.
Be sure your new co-worker is wearing the right PPE, and is using it properly.
Volunteer to mentor the new employee to assure that safe work procedures are understood
and followed.
If you spot this person doing something wrong, tactfully explain the proper procedures. It's
easier to do this if a coaching or mentor role has been assigned or agreed-upon.
During lunch and breaks include him/her in the group so everyone can get better acquainted.
Lead by Example - it supports good work habits. Repeated, friendly reminders of safety
procedures and work rules by a mentor can greatly reduce the chance of an accident
with the new employee. As a co-worker, if you make yourself available to answer
questions, it shows your willingness to provide a safe workplace for everyone involved.
Remember, getting new people started on the right path can help prevent an accident or
injury to everyone on the crew. Think of it as an investment in the future of your work
group and your company. Besides-it's the way you'd like to be treated yourself!
"It is better to be careful 100 times than to get killed once." (Mark Twain)
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