[eagleengineering] 2006 FIRST Safety Awareness and Recognition Program

From: Jordan Locano <manavapor@xxxxxxxxx>
To: eagleengineering@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Date: Sat, 25 Feb 2006 13:53:59 -0800 (PST)
First of all I would like to say goodluck to the Manchester team and I hope you 
all have a great time! Next is some information from FIRST:
  Greetings Teams:

We are pleased to present you with the 2006 FIRST Safety Awareness and 
Recognition Program.  Safety is a solid investment in human capital and brings 
tangible rewards to those who practice safe work habits. Instilling a culture 
of safety is a value that needs to be embraced in every aspect of the FIRST 
community as we pursue the mission and vision of FIRST. We encourage the whole 
FIRST community to adopt safety as a core value and to establish the right 
framework for safety leadership in all aspects of our endeavors. 
 
FIRST is looking to recognize those teams at FRC events who ?get it? about 
safety throughout their program and who are truly committed to further 
developing a culture of safety.  We are looking for teams that take a lead in 
developing programs and policies that have a positive and lasting impact on 
each team member and mentor, their communities, and their work places. Teams 
need to recognize that safety can deliver a significant return on investment in 
both the short and long term.

Please read the 2006 FIRST Robotics Competition Team Safety Manual for 
additional details at 
http://www.usfirst.org/robotics/2006/2006teamsafetymanual.pdf

We have provided a description of the awards to be given at each event along 
with information on the Team Safety Captain meeting below.


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  STAR OF THE DAY 
  Purpose of the Award:  This recognition identifies individuals that have gone 
above and beyond in making a noteworthy contribution to promoting a culture of 
safety.

How it works:
·Each ?Star of the Day? will be chosen at the discretion of the Safety 
Advisor(s); 
·There will be a small token of appreciation presented to each ?Star of the 
Day? selected on Friday and Saturday; 
·The names of each ?Star of the Day? selected shall be posted in a high 
visibility area for the duration of the competition, usually in the vicinity of 
the Pit Admin desk.
  UL INDUSTRIAL SAFETY AWARD
  Purpose of the Award:  This team-based award is intended to encourage and 
recognize safety excellence. Safe work habits, such as looking out for the 
safety of yourselves and others, are invaluable life skills. Not only will they 
help ensure a safe competition, but they will also benefit participants, both 
on and off-the-job, for the rest of their lives. 

UL Industrial Safety Award Statement: This award recognizes the team that 
progresses beyond safety fundamentals by using innovative ways to eliminate or 
protect against hazards. The winning team consistently demonstrates excellence 
in safety performance, which shines in the heat of competition.

How it works:
·Safety Advisors will circulate through the competition site, especially the 
pits, visiting each team?s area at least twice a day; 
·Teams will be able to earn "safety credits" (see Safety Credits Award below 
for a description of the credits) when the Safety Advisors observe safe 
behaviors;
·The Safety Advisors will be available to coach team members and mentors on 
safety issues or questions during the competition;
·The Safety Advisors will watch all teams and select the one that best meets 
the criteria for the UL Award
  SAFETY CREDITS AWARD
  Purpose of the Award - Provide recognition for those teams who maintained 
safe environments throughout the competition and were rewarded with safety 
credits

How it works:
·At registration, each team will be given 10 "safety credits" (plastic red 
tokens) in their registration packet. In the spirit of Gracious 
Professionalism, 5 of the 10 credits should be used by the team to reward other 
teams for good safety performance;
·Teams will turn in all safety credits to the Pit Administration Area by 12:00 
noon on Saturday for a final count; 
·The three (3) teams with the most credits will receive an award.

SAFETY FOCUS AREA FOR ALL AWARDS

The Safety Advisors will focus on the combination of individual and team safety 
behaviors and safe physical conditions along with their safety outreach to 
other teams. This will include: 
    
   Safe behaviors ? work practices, use of tools   
   PPE - wearing required personal protective equipment (e.g. Safety glasses, 
closed toe footwear, gloves)   
   Safe Physical Conditions ? workspace in pit area, condition of hand tools 
and power tools, power cords, safe handling of batteries and charging equipment 
  Special attention and recognition will be focused on: 
    
   Maintaining safe work practices when under time constraints (pressure)   
   Wearing safety glasses in the pit stations and on the playing fields at all 
times   
   Control of the robot at all times   
   Safe use of hand and power tools   
   No prohibited tools in the pits   
   Assisting other teams with safety issues, as needed   
   Control of the pit area regarding authorized access and visitor safety   
   Condition of the pit work surface, i.e. tripping hazards 
  All teams are expected to understand and follow FIRST competition rules. 

Safety Captain Meeting

There will be a safety meeting for all Team Safety Captains at 10:00 am on 
Thursday.   Please review the information in your team packet for information 
on where this meeting will be held.  Additional information about the Team 
Safety Captain can be found in the Competition Manual in Section  7.3.3. 

Go Teams!


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