Injury and Illness Reporting The MDTA has automated its workplace injury and illness reporting process by implementing an integrated software solution that allows for quick and efficient reporting and ease of case management. By streamlining the reporting process, MDTA employees can receive the best care so they may reenter the workforce as soon as possible. Safety Expo The MDTA hosts an annual Safety Expo each June, and all MDTA and MDOT employees are welcome to attend. The Expo started in 2013 and has grown throughout the years in both vendor and attendee participation. During the Expo, both the Executive Director and Chief Administrative Officer open with remarks setting the tone. The MDTA’s 2024 expo theme was “Making a Living Doesn’t Replace a Life” and featured 15 vendors, 2 guest speakers, a K9 demonstration, and 2 grand door raffle prizes. It was well attended with 133 employees. Employees often report back having enjoyed the Expo, mentioning that they learned something new or became aware of a new and useful product for their workplace. Inspections Several types of health and safety inspections are conducted at each MDTA facility annually and monthly. Some inspections are collaborative efforts, with safety and risk management staff walking side-by-side with facility representatives making joint observations. Other inspections are more formal, with safety and risk management staff performing the inspection and reporting their findings back to team members at the facility that requires corrective action. The goal is always is the same – assess the facilities the facilities for hazards to mitigate or eliminate them from the workplace. The MDTA is developing criteria to report metrics quarterly. Providing a statistical baseline and opening additional lines of communication within the agency allows the agency to design a path towards the healthiest and safest working environment possible for its employees.
Safety Spotlight Awards Program The MDTA Safety Spotlight Awards Program encourages and recognizes outstanding individual and team safety contributions. These contributions in safety show the promotion of a strong safety culture that identifies, prevents, and corrects safety- related concerns. The program recognizes MDTA employees for excellence in preventive measures, hazard identification, and safety innovation. Any MDTA employee can nominate someone for a spotlight award through an online submission system. Currently, the MDTA is reviewing reviewing the safety spotlight awards program to improve and enhance its impact. An updated version of the program is expected in 2025. Continuous Improvement The MDTA is dedicated to continuous improvement in every way, including health and safety. Each year, leadership sets goals for what investment or internal project to work on next, always keeping the health and safety of its employees in mind. The MDTA is in the final stages of completion in the installation of new eyewash stations at its facilities, an agency-wide project that began in 2023. A training program is being developed to teach employees emergency response use, inspection, and maintenance procedures. State-of-the-art first aid equipment is an important investment in the health and safety of all MDTA employees. The MDTA also is developing its agency-wide heat injury and illness prevention policy in response to OSHA’s proposed rule on the subject, which was released in July 2024. Some employees work outdoors during heatwaves that are becoming increasingly intense, so this policy will be developed following a thorough examination of projected heat exposures using consensus standards and best practices.
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