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Fourteen thousand Americans die from on-the- job accidents every year A worker is injured every 19 seconds Most accidents occur within an employee’s first six months on a new job 2
Accident Prevention Program (Safety Program) Emergency Information Safety Awareness Issues Quiz 3
Safety policy ◦ Safety and doing your job go hand in hand ◦ Employees are expected to promote safety, report unsafe conditions, and ask a supervisor if unfamiliar with a chemical, tool, or machine ◦ Management provides a safe work environment and continually works to prevent injuries Safety record ◦ What is this school’s/ESD’s record? 4
Establish and supervise: ◦ A safe and healthful working environment ◦ A written Accident Prevention Program ◦ Safety and health training programs Equipment that meets DOSH safety and health standards Records of occupational injuries/illnesses 5
Employee Safety Orientation On-the-Job training Departmental Safety Meetings A Hazard Communication program Emergency Evacuation Plan A Fire Prevention Plan A Bloodborne Pathogens Program Other job-specific programs as determined by a Job Hazard Analysis 6
Safety Bulletin Boards Safety notices Safety suggestions 7
Conducts safety inspections Investigates accidents Reviews safety policies and procedures Reviews work conditions for accident prevention Reviews and responds to safety suggestions and questions 8
General safety rules ◦ Observe all safety warning signs ◦ Maintain housekeeping ◦ Keep emergency equipment accessible ◦ No horseplay ◦ Wear required PPE Disciplinary actions ????????????? 9
PPE required throughout the facility PPE required in specific departments Recommended PPE Issuance of PPE 10
Promptly report each workplace injury or occupational illness to: ◦ Your supervisor and, ◦ ESD 101 Claims or Fill-out and submit an Incident Report Form Near-miss reporting Accident investigation Return-to-work program 11
Personnel are trained and certified in first aid and CPR First-aid kit locations AED locations Safety shower and eyewash stations Bloodborne pathogen program MSDS 12
Natural disasters (e.g., flood, earthquake) Man-made disasters (e.g., a bomb) Fire, Smoke, Explosion Chemical release Violent intruder incident Other? 13
Fire Evacuation Lock Down Modified Lock Down Shelter In Place 14
Fire Detection & Alarm System Fire prevention training Potential fire hazards Fire prevention Fire response (Call 9-1-1) 15
Recognize the evacuation signal and listen for instructions Shut down equipment using the emergency stop Go directly to the nearest safe exit Proceed to the assembly area 16
Hazard communication training Locations and uses of hazardous chemicals ◦ Labels ◦ Material safety data sheets (MSDS) ◦ Storage cabinets ◦ Ask your supervisor Detecting a chemical release Emergency response (Call 9-1-1) Chemical disposal 17
Safety Don’ts: Fool around/show off Ignore a safety hazard Shut off or circumvent a machine safeguard Become overconfident in your job Assume safety is someone else’s job The Results: Lost work time and/or forced retirement Painful injuries and/or death Productivity losses Lost educational opportunities Wasted educational dollars 18
Slip and trip hazards Access to exits, fire fighting equipment, and electrical panels. Keep aisles and stairwells clear Reduce accumulation of combustibles 19
Eighty percent of Americans suffer back injuries requiring medical attention Thirty percent of all industrial injuries involve the back Back injuries are often the result of years of abuse at work, home or at play. In addition to missed work, there could be a lifetime of pain 20
Don’t lift more than 50 pounds by yourself When reaching up, don’t overextend If standing in one place, put one foot on a footrest Push—don’t pull Squat—don’t bend Turn—don’t twist To reduce back pain— see your doctor To prevent back pain— consider exercise and a healthy diet. 21
Exits, evacuation routes, alarm pull stations Fire extinguisher locations First-aid kits MSDS location(s) Safety showers and eyewash stations Areas where special PPE is required 22