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Based on this information and doing your own research, In each of the three, what Failed that caused there to be a tragic loss of life? In each of the three three examples, what changes where pushed in ensure that that these tragedies never happed again?



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Loss Control Programs INDUSTRIAL FIRE PROTECTION What is Fire Loss Control Program ? Reduce the Risk Reduce Losses Reduce Impact on Future Cheaper to Prevent then to Rebuild Why and Who Needs a Loss Control Program Loss Control Programs can suffer from a Negative Image Loss Control Makes Good “Business Sense” but you have to be a Good Salesman/women Loss Control Requirements OSHA is the Primary Federal Regulatory Agency for Fire Loss Prevention Focus on the Protection of Employees not Property Focus on Industrial Fire Loss Control not on Protecting Public Loss Control Requirements Primary Focus of State/Local (AHJ) is Protection of People - Secondary Focus is Property Protection, Community Focus Other Organizations include: - NFPA - ANSI - Underwriters Labs - Factory Mutual Loss Control Approaches There are Two Approaches to Loss Prevention and Control 1.) Analytical: Attempts to Consolidate ALL Factors and Assign a Number to Each. Focus on Complex Systems 2.) Behavioral: to be Successful Focuses Must be on Human Attitudes, Beliefs and Behavior Loss Control Process First Step is to do an Analysis of the Loss Potential - What Can be Lost? - What May Cause the Lost ? Second Step is to Divide them into Controllable and Uncontrollable. Primarily Dealt with thru Isolation Loss Control Process Two Strategies for Controllable Loss Factors - Prevent: use of Policies and Procedures - Control: Begins where Prevention Failed 1.) Manual Fire Fighting 2.) Installed Fire Protection 3.) Planning Loss Control Program Essentials 1. Management Commitment: Top managers need to Recognize that Loss Control is a Priority - Polices: Managers need Advice on Writing Policies and Employee need Training. - Support: = Time & Money - Example: Lead By Example. If/When Policies must be Bent/Broken, Education Before Hand will Ensure that the Policy Remains Effective. Loss Control Program Essentials 2. Clear Define and Assign Responsibilities: Often Given to a Group of Individuals, Each having Their own Area. 3. Establish Program Objectives: Must Have Objectives if you are to Produce Results. Detailed Objectives become Action Plans Loss Control Program Essentials Involve Supervisors and Employees: You need their Involvement for Success. -Education those Involved on the Importance of a Loss Control Program. -All Participants Must Understands the Goals and Objectives -Meetings: Scheduled, Agenda, Time Limit -Suggestion Program: Response, Thank You, Explanation & Maybe an Incentive Program Loss Control Program Essentials Emphasize Loss Control in ALL Areas: To Be Effect, it must Impact ALL Phases of an Operation. Provide Adequate Training: Is one of the Most Essential Elements in the Success of the Loss Control Program. Loss Control Program Essentials Safety Committee's and Suggestion Programs are great way to get Employees involved. 1.) Visible Evidence that Loss Control is Important 2.) Method by which Employees are providing input 3.) Management is provided with fresh ideas and insight Loss Control Program Essentials - Effective Inspection Program: MBWA = Safety a Visible Program . Avoid Part-Time Loss Control Positions. - Investigate All Losses: Identifies Areas for Improvements. Investigation Provides Valuable Information. Loss Control Program Essentials Maintain Adequate Records: Provides History to Identify Tends. Legal Requirements and Insurance Companies Enforce Loss Control Policies Consistently: Consistency is Key. Inconsistency is Worse then No Enforcement Loss Control Program Essentials - Plan for Emergencies: View Planning as Loss Control During an Emergency. Allot Time for Making/Practicing these Plans - Importance of Major Loss Control Program Components: All Elements of a Loss Control Program must be Implemented to Ensure Lasting Success. USCSB Video Fire in the Valley (16:10) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bcfvzGtuamM Organizing for Loss Control Organization is Key to Success Organization for Loss Control has Two Phases - Non-Emergency - Emergency Non-Emergency Organization Top Management Corporate Loss Control Plant Manager Loss Control Manager Internal External Emergency Organization Executive Management Team – Manages the Incident Once it is a Crisis Crisis Team –Managed the Incident Before it was a Crisis Emergency Operations Center (EOC) – C3 Event Log – Important to Minimize Liability Crisis Communication Spokesperson – The Face of the Organization/Incident Crisis Communication Team – Takes In Information and Verifies that it is True Crisis Communication Plan – Pre-Determined Plan on How and Who will Communicate for the Organization Goals: Are to Protect the Organizations Image Questions Mid-Term Projects: ICS Training on Blackboard Due: before the week of 18 Mar
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Introduction
Losses in any business mean the destruction of property or employees being injured,
which could lead to more unplanned expenses. Hence organizations need to develop Loss
Control Programs that helped to ensure the losses brought about by various tragedies are
minimized.
Texas City
Some years ago, a fire explosion occurred in Texas City claiming fifteen lives with
billions of settlements and fines. The incident is blamed to the lack of cooperation and
management’s commitment to and understanding of safety. The fire starting in the cargo area
went blazing to a nearby ship carrying, causing an explosio...


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