Lander University Faculty and Staff Safety Orientation Mr. Rodney Boyter OSHA Officer

Overview Occupational Safety – Responsible for employee workplace safety. – OSHA Compliance – Ensuring the University complies with local, state, and federal regulations in the areas of Occupational, Fire, and Life Safety University Police – Responsible for maintaining law and order on the University Campus 2

Overview Injury Prevention and Reporting Requirements Fire Safety Office Safety Tips Emergency Procedures 3

Safety Statistics Fourteen thousand Americans die from on- the-job accidents every year A worker is injured every 18 seconds Most accidents occur within an employee’s first six months on a new job

What is the impact after a serious injury?

If an Incident Happens

To Whom Do I Go? Your Supervisor

Reporting Injuries Seek first aid or medical attention if needed. Inform your supervisor immediately. Report injury to Human Resources, the Wellness Center, or Occupational Safety so that a 1 st Report of Injury can be completed for Worker’s Compensation. Do not file on your personal insurance if the accident is work related. After hours report any injury requiring medical attention to University Police.

FIRE SAFETY Know location of fire alarm pull stations. Location of fire extinguishers and the type. Know at least two evacuation routes. Close doors during evacuation process.

Fire Triangle 3 Elements are needed for fire to occur: Fuel – such as combustibles, grease, Heat – ignition source Oxygen – fire will not start or will starve if not enough. - Remove any of the three and the fire will be put out. - Removing fuel is very difficult to accomplish.

When to use a fire extinguisher If you have been trained and can do so safely. When fire is Small, contained and not spreading If you have a clear evacuation route

Using a fire extinguisher

Building Evacuation Procedures Move away from building at least 100 feet. Do not block access for emergency responders. Do not re-enter the building until cleared by authorized person.

Take great care not to overload extension cords, power strips or outlets and do not connect multiple extension cords together. Electrical Safety

Cord damage A cord may be damaged by door or window edges, by staples and fastenings, by abrasion from adjacent materials, or simply by aging. If the electrical conductors become exposed, there is a danger of shocks, burns, or fire. Strain Straining a cord can cause the strands of one conductor to loosen from under terminal screws and touch another conductor. Ground pin Removing the ground pin from a plug to fit an ungrounded outlet Fun fact: OSHA prohibits using tape to repair damaged electrical cords

Fun with electrical cords

How we hurt our backs Lifting heavy items. Pushing or pulling heavy items. Taking objects from shelves. Picking items off of floor or ground. Repetitive motions such as vacuuming, wiping, scanning, or key boarding. Twisting or turning while lifting or carrying objects.

Safe Lifting Hold Load Close to Body. Hold Load Close to Body. Break Loads Down to Manageable Size. Break Loads Down to Manageable Size. The body should never be turned or twisted while under the stress of heavy weight. The body should never be turned or twisted while under the stress of heavy weight. Do the actual lifting with your legs only. Do the actual lifting with your legs only. Get Help!!! Get Help!!!

Things we Trip on Stairs Boxes Holes in ground Uneven pavement Rugs and mats Table legs/chair legs Power Cords Other: people on floor, pens, fruit Most trips are avoidable with situational awareness and good housekeeping.

Things we fall from Ladders Chairs Stairs Desks Stage

Ladders If you need something out of reach, never stand on a chair, desk or window sill. Ask the custodian or maintenance for a ladder.

Preventing Fall Injuries Use an appropriate ladder- never use a chair or a desk instead of a ladder. Stay within the frame of the ladder – “belt buckle rule.” If you routinely use a ladder you must be trained annually. Do not rush going up or down stairs.

Stair Safety The number one cause of stair accidents is distraction. Always use handrails. Take one step at a time. No congregating on stairs. Watch where you are going.

Emergency Procedures Information on emergency procedures can be found on the Lander web page. – Evacuation Procedures – Tornado Shelter – Power outages – Recognizing Distressed Students – Medical Emergencies – Hazardous Materials Spills 24

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