‘Safety in action’ The 777 program and ligaments attached to his left ankle. injuries by 42 percent in 2011. “You know how everybody says they “As the airplane program with the has sharply reduced want you to go home the way you came largest number of employees at the Everett workplace injuries with me ever since,” he said. ment,” said Rick Monger, program safety -site, the 777 had a lot of room for improvein? That day I didn’t, and it has affected a focus on safety Morgan has endured five surgeries in manager. “We still have a lot of work to do the past 10 years, and while able to work, and a long journey ahead of us to reach the By Patrick Summers and photos by he can no longer take part in several of target of zero workplace injuries.” Gail Hanusa his former favorite pastimes, including Safety leaders aim to continue reducing Sinjury can change a person’s experience, perspective and passion for safety plan. The strategy they designedworkplace injuries this year by building onthe foundation put in place with the 2011He has, however, brought his personalcompetitive softball and jogging.afety coordinator Craig Morganknows firsthand how a workplace life. And he’s committed to helping his safety to his current job as full-time safety features both new and established solu- co-workers avoid a similar challenge. coordinator in the 777 jetliner program at tions and activities, including: Morgan was a mechanic installing 747 the Everett factory. Safety coordinators • New employees must complete a cargo doors at the Everett, Wash., factory have played an important role—along seven-week physical conditioning class in 2002. One day, while using his feet with a robust safety plan, new workplace delivered by Shared Services Group to help guide the rolling tool that carried safety tools and activities and engaged Health Services before they start work the doors, Morgan’s left foot slipped and leadership—in helping the 777 program on the factory floor. twisted on a tool edge, tearing tendons reduce the number of lost work-time • Athletic trainers and physical therapists 16 BOEING FRONTIERS / AUGUST 2012
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