Employee Safety Orientation Horizon Goodwill Industries

Session Objectives You will be able to: Understand your role in safety and security Get safety information Identify, fix, and/or report safety hazards Prevent and respond to fires and other emergencies Evacuate the facility safely 29 Slides

Session Objectives (cont.) You will be able to: Lift and transport items safely Use protective equipment Understand machine safety Understand basic electrical hazards Recognize chemical hazards 29 Slides

Safety Statistics Annually, 1.3 million workers miss workdays from injuries Employees with fewer than 5 years on the job have 37% of illnesses and injuries 5,500 workers die from injuries each year 29 Slides

Your Role in Safety Company goal is an accident-free workplace Participate in safety training Report hazards, incidents, and near misses Ask for help 29 Slides

General Safety Rules Obey all warning signs Follow all safety procedures Do not take shortcuts Do not engage in horseplay Use common sense 29 Slides

Your Role in Security Company goal is a safe workplace Follow security procedures—keep doors locked, respond to alarms Report security concerns—unlocked doors, strangers, suspicious mail Cooperate with investigations 29 Slides

Where to Get Safety Information Bulletin boards Your Supervisor Safety Handouts Company Internal Website Safety Committee 29 Slides

Identify Safety Hazards Keep your eyes open for safety hazards Fix what you can Report what you can’t fix Suggest ideas for safety improvement 29 Slides

Good Housekeeping Keep clear access to evacuation routes, emergency exits, fire-fighting equipment and first-aid stations, and electrical panels Keep walkways and stairwells clear Close drawers and doors Dispose of trash promptly and properly (Slip, Trip, and Fall Training follows this basic orientation) 29 Slides

Your Role in Safety— Any Questions? Any questions about: Your role in safety? Your role in security? Where to get safety information? How to identify hazards? How to practice good housekeeping? 29 Slides

Common Fire Hazards Office equipment and supplies Paper and cardboard, office equipment, smoking Electrical wires and equipment Overloaded outlets, frayed wires or cords, and extension cords Donations You need to be especially cautious around bags and boxes of donations Chemicals Flammable liquids, solvents, gases 29 Slides

Fire Response Remember PASS Know location of fire extinguishers Know how to use extinguisher: Remember PASS Pull the pin Aim hose at fire base Squeeze trigger Sweep hose back and forth 29 Slides

Accident Response Call for Supervisor or available assistance Report incident Cooperate with investigation 29 Slides

First Aid Know where the closest First Aid Kit is Get Supervisor when an incident occurs requiring first aid. Protect against BBPs Bloodborne Pathogens (Bloodborne Pathogen training will follow this basic safety orientation) 29 Slides

Evacuation Procedures Recognize evacuation signal Shut down equipment (time permitting) Follow nearest safe exit route Proceed to assembly area Listen for instructions 29 Slides

Any Questions? Fire prevention Fire response Accident response First-aid procedures Evacuation procedures 29 Slides

Ergonomics Do: Adjust your workspace Check bulletin boards for information on stress relief, proper posture, lifting, etc. Take assigned breaks Do exercises Keep fit 29 Slides

Ergonomics (cont.) Don’t: Slouch or slump Use awkward positions Use wrong tools for tasks Reach and stretch for items 29 Slides

Back Safety Assess load and route Lift safely: Bend at knees Pull load close to body Face your load—don’t twist your body Let legs do lifting by standing with back straight Don’t overextend when reaching Use a footrest if standing for long periods (Back safety and proper lifting basics follow this orientation) 29 Slides

Materials Handling Assess load and route Load equipment safely Choose the right equipment Hand truck Powered vehicles Conveyors Load equipment safely Push—don’t pull Wear personal protective equipment (PPE) Gloves, Safety Glasses, etc. 29 Slides

Personal Protective Equipment and Clothing Wear required PPE Inspect PPE Get a good fit Maintain PPE properly Store PPE properly 29 Slides

Electrical Hazards Do: Use plugs that fit outlet Check wire and cord insulation Make sure electrical connections are tight Keep flammables away from outlets Keep clear access to electrical boxes 29 Slides

Electrical Hazards (cont.) Don’t: Overload outlets Fasten cords with staples, nails Run cords through water Touch cords with wet hands Use damaged cords Use ungrounded cords 29 Slides

Chemicals You have a right to know about chemicals used in your work area. Check: Labels Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) 29 Slides

Hazardous Chemicals (cont.) Ask Supervisor or Safety Team member Report chemical spills Follow chemical disposal requirements (Information from label or MSDS) 29 Slides

Any Questions? Ergonomics Safe lifting and transporting PPE Electrical safety Chemical safety 29 Slides

Key Points to Remember Play your role in safety and security Look for hazards Report hazards Use common sense Respond safely to emergencies Follow company safety procedures 29 Slides

Additional Training Following this basic Safety Orientation, you will be presented with training on: Bloodborne Pathogens Back Safety & Proper Lifting Slips, Trips, and Falls 29 Slides