AR 319 Workplace Safety Alexander Archie Compliance Enforcement Supervisor Chief Engineer's Office 5500 Snyder Avenue Office: (775) Cell: (775)

AR 319 Workplace Safety Keith Jaquillard Compliance Enforcement Officer Chief Engineer's Office 3955 West Russell Road Office: (702) Cell: (702)

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Workplace Safety Nevada Revised Statutes (NRS)Nevada Revised Statutes (NRS) “Employee Rights and Responsibilities”“Employee Rights and Responsibilities” Safety CommitteesSafety Committees Safety RulesSafety Rules Workplace ViolenceWorkplace Violence

Workplace Safety PurposePurpose –To provide a written safety program –To address and correct workplace violence –To address and furnish to each of his employees employment and a place of employment which are free from recognized hazards that are causing or are likely to cause death or serious physical harm to his employees; shall comply with occupational safety and health standards promulgated under this Act.

Workplace Safety PurposePurpose –To address and ensure that each employee complies with occupational safety and health standards and all rules, regulations, and orders issued pursuant to this Act which are applicable to his own actions and conduct.

Safety and Health – The Employers RoleSafety and Health – The Employers Role –NRS – Adopting Federal OSHA’s Regulations: 29 CFR 1910 & 29 CFR 1926 Series. –NRS – Regarding training & education of employers/employees. –NRS – Duties of Employers: To furnish employment and place of employment which are free from recognized hazards that are causing or are likely to cause death or serious physical harm to his employees. –NRS – Establishment of a Written Safety Program. Workplace Safety

–NRS –NRS –NRS –NRS –NRS –NAC –NAC Applicable Safety Statutes/CodesApplicable Safety Statutes/Codes –Nevada Revised Statutes (NRS) –Nevada Administrative Codes (NAC) –NRS –NRS –NRS –NRS –NRS –NRS

Employee ResponsibilitiesEmployee Responsibilities –Maintain a safe working environment –Report any potential hazards to supervisors –Conduct informal inspections of your work area –Attend safety training programs or briefings –Abide by all safety rules and regulations –Cooperate with the Loss Control Coordinator/Supervisor’s Early Return to Work Program. Workplace Safety

Some of the most common safety hazardsSome of the most common safety hazards –Slips, trips, & falls –Struck by objects –Striking against objects –Burns –Skin irritation –Exposure to infectious diseases –Confine space (respiratory discomforts) –Welding/grinding Workplace Safety

Unsafe PracticesUnsafe Practices –Operating without authority –Failure to warn or secure –Making safety devices inoperable –Operating at improper speed –Using equipment improperly –Not using provided equipment –Failure to use personal protective equipment –Improper lifting –Servicing equipment when in motion –Horseplay Workplace Safety

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Unsafe ConditionsUnsafe Conditions –Inadequate guards or protection –Defective tools or equipment –Inadequate warning system –Fire/explosion hazards –Poor housekeeping –Gasses, dust, fumes, vapors –Excessive noise –Inadequate lighting or ventilation –Improper job station set up or design Workplace Safety

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Workplace Safety Safety CommitteesSafety Committees –Central Administration Safety Committee –Institutional/Facility Safety Committee

Workplace Safety Central Administration Safety CommitteeCentral Administration Safety Committee –Minimum four members –Safety and Health Supervisor –Regional Safety and Health Specialist –Two employee representatives (elected by employees) –Meets at least quarterly

Workplace Safety Institutional/Facility Safety CommitteeInstitutional/Facility Safety Committee –Associate Warden –Representative from each of the functional areas, food service, custody, maintenance –One elected representative selected by employees –Meets at least quarterly

Workplace Safety Safety Rules:Safety Rules: –All employees are expected to follow safe work practices and cooperate with the safety program to assure personal protection for everyone. Take no unnecessary chances;Take no unnecessary chances; Use all safety guards and safety equipment; andUse all safety guards and safety equipment; and Make safety a routine part of the job.Make safety a routine part of the job.

Workplace Safety Safety Rules (cont)Safety Rules (cont) –Injuries and illnesses are to be reported as outlined in AR-329. –Safety hazards are to be reported immediately, through the chain of command. –All employees will comply with the safety program. Staff will be subject to disciplinary action for failing to adhere to safe work practices. –Supervisors are expected to enforce safety rules and monitor employees. –Supervisors are required to forward a copy of all C-1 and C-3 reports to the Lost Control Coordinator.

Workplace Safety Safety Rules (cont)Safety Rules (cont) –Supervisors are expected to maintain a safe and healthy work environment by identifying and controlling unsafe work conditions, practices and procedures. –The department shall furnish proper and safe tools and equipment to include any personal protective equipment necessary. –Supervisors shall immediately investigate all reported accidents and injuries in accordance with AR-329.

Workplace Safety Safety Rules (cont)Safety Rules (cont) –Employees are encouraged to submit suggestions/comments regarding the Workplace Safety Program through any safety committee member.

Workplace Safety AR# 271 Safety in Food ServiceAR# 271 Safety in Food Service AR# 329 Employee Work-Related Illness or InjuryAR# 329 Employee Work-Related Illness or Injury AR# 411 Control of Tools, Equipment and Hazardous MaterialsAR# 411 Control of Tools, Equipment and Hazardous Materials AR# 440 Fire Safety and Evacuation PlansAR# 440 Fire Safety and Evacuation Plans AR# 441 Fire PreventionAR# 441 Fire Prevention AR# 443 Hazardous Communications & Control of Toxic and Flammable SubstancesAR# 443 Hazardous Communications & Control of Toxic and Flammable Substances AR# 487 Maintenance Work Order Procedures TEMPAR# 487 Maintenance Work Order Procedures TEMP AR# 489 Responding to Health/Fire Inspections (IB )AR# 489 Responding to Health/Fire Inspections (IB )

Workplace Safety AR# 490 Institutional Sanitation and InspectionsAR# 490 Institutional Sanitation and Inspections AR# 604 Occupational Exposure to Bloodborne PathogensAR# 604 Occupational Exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens AR# 621 Infectious DiseasesAR# 621 Infectious Diseases AR# 853 Health and Safety Requirements (IB 94-15)AR# 853 Health and Safety Requirements (IB 94-15)

Workplace Safety A Darwin Moment

Workplace Safety

The Quiz 1.A workplace Safety and Health program has been established to ensure a working environment that is potentially free of hazards True 2.By law, my employer must have a written Safety and Health Policy. True 3.A Safety Committee is not necessary for the Department of Prisons, since we are a state agency. False 4.Employees do not have to sign for receipt of Safety and Health rules after orientation. False

The Quiz 5.Permanent employees do not have to adhere to Safety Rules and Procedures. False 6.It is the sole responsibility of the Safety and Health Specialist to enforce Safety and Health Regulations, and monitor employees working safely. False 7.If I sustain a minor injury that requires only first aid, I do not have to report this to my supervisor. False 8.I must follow my supervisor’s instructions and continue working on machinery that I reported as malfunctioning. False 9.As an employee, I cannot be held accountable for an unsafe act I commit. False

The Quiz 10.The correct AR for workplace safety program is AR-450. False 11.The correct AR for employee illnesses and injuries is AR-319. False 12.As an employee, I do not have to follow chain of command in reporting safety and health issues. False