1. COUNTY OF WILSON SAFETY ORIENTATION PROGRAM

2. Why Safety ?  To provide a healthy productive work environment  Wilson County cares about its employees

3. Functions of a Safety Program  Caring Guidance  Compliance of Laws  Continuous Promotion Everyone is Responsible for Safety!

4. Wilson County Safety Committee  Representation of all County Departments  Promoting the safety of County Employees

5. Purpose & Goals of Safety Committee  Develop safety policies and procedures based on Federal and State laws  Conduct inspection of County facilities  Review and investigate workplace accidents  Educate employees on new safety procedures

6. Job-Related Injuries  Report all Injuries to Supervisor  Complete Accident Investigation Report  Seek Medical Attention  Follow-up Investigation

7. Your Safety Is Important  If you have a safety concern in your department, report it immediately to your Supervisor, Safety Committee Rep, or Department Head  Know the location of Safety/First Aid Kits  Know location of Haz-Com Plan and MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheets)

8. Hazard Communications & Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)

9. Haz-Com/MSDS In each County Department  Lists all potentially hazardous chemicals in the workplace.  MSDS provided by manufacturer to show: 1. Identity 2. Ingredients 3. Physical Data 4. Fire & Explosion Data 5. Health Hazards 6. Reactivity 7. Spill/Leak Procedures 8. Handling & Use 9. Special Precautions  All containers must be properly labeled. Click Video to Play

10. Blood Borne Pathogens

11. What is a BBP ?  Microorganisms that are carried in the blood that can cause disease in humans  Common BBP’s are: 1. HIV – AIDS 2. Hepatitis B (HBV) 3. Hepatitis C (HCV)

12. Potentially Infectious Body Fluids  Skin tissues, cell culture  Blood  Saliva  Vomit  Urine  Semen  Vaginal secretions

13. How To Reduce Exposure to BBP  Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)  Hand washing

14. BBP Tips to Follow  Notify Maintenance Personnel as soon as bodily fluid spill occurs  Always wear PPE and practice good hand washing techniques when dealing with BBP  Notify Supervisor and Safety Committee Rep if exposure to a BBP occurs Click Video to Play

15. Motor Vehicle Policy  Purpose is to outline requirements and safety rules for operation of County vehicles  Must have valid drivers license  Must drive in a safe and courteous manner  Report any accident to Supervisor as soon as possible after notification of law enforcement and EMS (if needed due to an injury in the accident)  Complete Vehicle Accident Report

16. Motor Vehicle Policy  Drivers License records will be updated every 2 years (odd number years) for all County Employees that drive County vehicles.

17. Safety Related Documents on Wilson County Employee Intranet Site  County Safety Committee Members  Safety Orientation Training & Test  Accident Report  Motor Vehicle Policy  Vehicle Accident Report

18. If you have any questions regarding the Safety Program for Wilson County, please contact your Safety Committee Representative.

19. Once you have completed this program complete and sign the Safety Orientation Test and give to your Safety Committee Rep or Supervisor.