Write Up:

 MoDOT’s number one value is safety.  The purpose of this measure is for everyone to arrive at work safely and return home the same way.  This includes all the preparation necessary for a safe day including planning the jobs, Risk Based Assessment review, morning safety briefings and stretching.  If a job takes longer than planned to perform the work safely, it will just have to take longer.  This measure will be focusing on improving three high risk areas: backing, slips, trips and falls, and sprains and strains.

MoDOT had 122 backing incidents in 2019.  Backing incidents can cause property damage, injuries and death.  Improvement strategies include parking to avoid backing, good planning, always using a spotter, and doing a thorough check of the area.  If you are alone, you may need to check the area multiple times as you back up.

There were 151 employees that received medical attention for slips, trips and falls. Improvement strategies include wearing ice cleats, taking care of our lots and sidewalks first, and simply paying more attention.

In 2019, 108 of MoDOT employees received medical attention for sprains and strains.  Improvement strategies include morning and afternoon stretching, asking for help when lifting, and using proper lifting technique. 

It’s imperative we focus on the strategies above, so employees go home safe every single day.  Focusing on Behavior Based Safety principles will also help tremendously.  Remember, safety is everyone’s job.

Purpose of the Measure:

This measure tracks the department's most frequent incident types and highlights areas to focus on for improvement.

Measurement and Data Collection:

Data is collected through RiskMaster for each District going back three years on the number of backing incidents, slips, trips and falls, and strains and pulls. These are the three most common types of injuries at MoDOT.