General Workplace Safety Brandon DeFrancisci Associate Director Health and Safety Team Environment, Health & Safety UC Berkeley
Objectives The elements of a general Workplace Health and Safety Program;The elements of a general Workplace Health and Safety Program; The challenges that subject matter experts face when doing their workThe challenges that subject matter experts face when doing their work By the end of this presentation you understand:
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UC Berkeley Department Safety & Building Coordinators
Injury and Illness Prevention Program Building Emergency Plans Spill Response Team Lead Assistant to Laser Safety Officer
Laboratory and Shop Inspection Program Multiple inspections needed LabShopBioRadFireLaser Toxic Gasses Animal Controlled Substances Magnets Reduce multiple visits to low hazard rooms to once per year. Visit each room once a year per EPA agreement.
Chemical Inventory & Safety Chemical Inventory Database City of Berkeley and State Requirements Door Signs for Emergency Responders Resource for Chemical Safety Issues Participates in Inspections Training Assistance
Training Online Training Development Records Maintenance In Person Presentations SME Coaching Learning Management System Cross Team Interaction System-Wide Work
Training, Emergency Response and Audit SupervisoryIIPPTraining Emergency Response AuditPublicationsOutreach Information Flow
Safety Supervisory Safety Engineer High Hazard Academic & Facilities Safety Energized Equipment/Lock Out Tag Out Hazard Evaluation Risk Assessments Electrical Safety Program Confined Space Machine Guarding Cranes Construction Plan Reviews Requires classic industrial safety knowledge as well as academic environment understanding.
Powered Trucks and Respirators Forklift & Ariel Lift Training IH Equipment Maintenance Respiratory Protection Program w/ University Health Services Illumination Surveys
Lead, Asbestos and Safety Consultation Lead Safety, Childcare Facilities Asbestos Exposure Concerns Mold Accident Investigation Confined Space Program Field Consultations Physical Plant – Campus Services
Laboratory Safety Chemical Safety In Lab Consultations Training IH Monitoring Toxic Gasses and Compressed Gasses Nanotechnology Great unknown Health effects emerging No exposure standards Fume Hoods Video
Sanitation & Indoor Air Quality Restaurant Inspections Food Service Training Big Event Food Inspections Temporary Food Permits Swimming Pool Inspections Plan Reviews Indoor Air Quality IH Monitoring Some General Safety Assessments
BioSafety BSO & Assistant BSL 1-3 Safety Plan Reviews Inspections Controlled Substances NIH Requirements Protocol Review BioSafety Committee Biohazard Use Authorizations
Laser Safety Inspections Training Use Authorizations Magnets Cell Phone Antennas Microwaves
Animal Care and Research Safety Protocol Reviews for Animal Use Animal Handler and Facility Safety Field Station Safety Hearing Conservation Training Backup for BioSafety Respiratory Protection Controlled Substances
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