February 2007 UCOP Safety Meeting

1. February 2007UCOP Safety Meeting

2. In January, UCOP kicked off its 2007 Wellness Program. A big part of personal safety is maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Therefore, we�ll be highlighting the UCOP Wellness Program during each of our monthly safety trainings. Being Smart about your personal health begins with knowing what your risks are. While many of us have a general idea of what is good (and bad!) for us, sometimes it helps to receive an objective assessment of our health status and lifestyle risks. All the statewide UC-sponsored medical plans off a Health Risk Assessment that can provide you with a report of your personal health status. Go to your medical plan�s website (link through the �Living Well� logo on the AtYourService HR/Benefits website at http://atyourservice.ucop.edu) and log on to your account. Click on the Health Risk Assessment questionnaire and answer the questions. It will take about 15-20 minutes. Once you submit your responses, you will be provided with a personalized report that identifies your current health status and potential health risks. Some of the assessments even provide incentives and links to other tools on the website to help you make changes. Once you have your health risk assessment, you can take it to your doctor to discuss. You might even see programs sponsored by the UCOP Wellness Program that you could participate in to meet your goals. Each medical plan will be coming to UCOP for a brown bag presentation in the next several months to provide a demonstration on completing the health risk assessment. (Health Net in January, Kaiser in February, Blue Cross in March, PacifiCare in April.) In January, UCOP kicked off its 2007 Wellness Program. A big part of personal safety is maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Therefore, we�ll be highlighting the UCOP Wellness Program during each of our monthly safety trainings. Being Smart about your personal health begins with knowing what your risks are. While many of us have a general idea of what is good (and bad!) for us, sometimes it helps to receive an objective assessment of our health status and lifestyle risks. All the statewide UC-sponsored medical plans off a Health Risk Assessment that can provide you with a report of your personal health status. Go to your medical plan�s website (link through the �Living Well� logo on the AtYourService HR/Benefits website at http://atyourservice.ucop.edu) and log on to your account. Click on the Health Risk Assessment questionnaire and answer the questions. It will take about 15-20 minutes. Once you submit your responses, you will be provided with a personalized report that identifies your current health status and potential health risks. Some of the assessments even provide incentives and links to other tools on the website to help you make changes. Once you have your health risk assessment, you can take it to your doctor to discuss. You might even see programs sponsored by the UCOP Wellness Program that you could participate in to meet your goals. Each medical plan will be coming to UCOP for a brown bag presentation in the next several months to provide a demonstration on completing the health risk assessment. (Health Net in January, Kaiser in February, Blue Cross in March, PacifiCare in April.)

3. Elevator Safety This month�s safety topic is elevator safety.This month�s safety topic is elevator safety.

4. Statistical Information on Elevators In the United States* Estimated 600,000 Elevators Over 120 Billion Elevator Riders Each Year Over 575 Million Riders take an Elevator or Escalator in the U.S. daily. *Source: Elevator World, Inc. (June 1996) UC Elevator Incidents 20 Reported Claims From 1995 Loss of Over $800,000 for Claims Reduced Quality of Life In the United States: There are over 600,000 elevators; It is estimated that there are over 120 billion elevator riders every year; and there are over 575 million elevator and escalator riders every day. Why are we concerned about elevator safety? Since 1995 there have been 20 reported elevator injuries systemwide. These injuries have resulted in a loss of over $800,000 in claims and some of these employees have experienced a decrease in their quality of life as a result of their injuriesIn the United States: There are over 600,000 elevators; It is estimated that there are over 120 billion elevator riders every year; and there are over 575 million elevator and escalator riders every day. Why are we concerned about elevator safety? Since 1995 there have been 20 reported elevator injuries systemwide. These injuries have resulted in a loss of over $800,000 in claims and some of these employees have experienced a decrease in their quality of life as a result of their injuries

5. Elevator Fatalities & Injuries Elevator & Escalator Passenger Fatalities (1997 � 2003)* *Source � Center to Protect Workers Rights, National Institute for Occupational Safety & Health (NIOSH)/Centers for Disease Control (CDC) U.S. Consumer Product & Safety Commission Estimate 11,000 Elevator-Related Injuries per Year How many elevator fatalities have there been in the United States? A study which was funded by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), a branch of the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), found in 1997 to 2003, there were a total of 39 elevator-related fatalities in the United States. This averages approximately 6 fatalities per year. A little over half the fatalities were classified as caught between the elevator and door or the elevator and the floor. 16 of the fatalities were related to falls, which typically are falls into the elevator shaft, where the elevator door opens and there is no elevator car. Each year the Consumer Product Safety Commission estimates 11,000 elevator injuries in the United States which require visits to the hospital emergency rooms.How many elevator fatalities have there been in the United States? A study which was funded by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), a branch of the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), found in 1997 to 2003, there were a total of 39 elevator-related fatalities in the United States. This averages approximately 6 fatalities per year. A little over half the fatalities were classified as caught between the elevator and door or the elevator and the floor. 16 of the fatalities were related to falls, which typically are falls into the elevator shaft, where the elevator door opens and there is no elevator car. Each year the Consumer Product Safety Commission estimates 11,000 elevator injuries in the United States which require visits to the hospital emergency rooms.

6. How Do Elevators Work Low Rise Buildings � Hydraulic Fluid-Driven Piston http://science.howstuffworks.com/elevator1.htm Mid-to High Rise Buildings - Cable Traction Steel Ropes: 4 to 8 Cables http://science.howstuffworks.com/elevator3.htm Elevator Safety Systems Cable Elevators � Braking System if Car Moves Too Fast & Governor to Catch Cable Electromagnetic Brakes How do elevators work? There are 2 types of elevators. For low rise buildings, they use hydraulic elevators which operate with a fluid-driven piston to raise and lower the elevator. NOTE: Click on the link to show how the elevator operates. For mid-to high rise buildings, they use the cable type elevators which operate with traction steel ropes to raise and lower the elevator. NOTE: Click on the link to show how the elevator works. All these elevators have built in back-up safety systems to in event of computer or mechanical failures. The cable elevators have a brake system which automatically engages if it senses the elevator car moving too fast. If the cables of the elevator start to move too fast there is a governor installed at the top of the cable which will lock the cables. In addition, some of the elevator cars are equipped with electromagnetic brakes which engage if the car moves too fast.How do elevators work? There are 2 types of elevators. For low rise buildings, they use hydraulic elevators which operate with a fluid-driven piston to raise and lower the elevator. NOTE: Click on the link to show how the elevator operates. For mid-to high rise buildings, they use the cable type elevators which operate with traction steel ropes to raise and lower the elevator. NOTE: Click on the link to show how the elevator works. All these elevators have built in back-up safety systems to in event of computer or mechanical failures. The cable elevators have a brake system which automatically engages if it senses the elevator car moving too fast. If the cables of the elevator start to move too fast there is a governor installed at the top of the cable which will lock the cables. In addition, some of the elevator cars are equipped with electromagnetic brakes which engage if the car moves too fast.

7. Elevator Capacity 1111 Franklin Street � 3500 lbs (23 People) Kaiser Building � 3000 lbs (20 People) 415 20th Street � 5000 lbs (31 People) All elevators have a rated weight capacity. When they calculate the number of people in the capacity they use an average weight of a person as 150 pounds. At 1111 Franklin Street, the rated capacity is 3500 pounds, or 23 people. The Kaiser Building elevator capacity is 3000 pound or 20 people. The 415-20th Street Building has a 5000 pound capacity or 31 people. The limit is an either/or limit�meaning you cannot exceed the total weight capacity or the total number of people capacity of the designated elevator. General rule of thumb is if the elevator appears to be crowded, just wait for the next elevator.All elevators have a rated weight capacity. When they calculate the number of people in the capacity they use an average weight of a person as 150 pounds. At 1111 Franklin Street, the rated capacity is 3500 pounds, or 23 people. The Kaiser Building elevator capacity is 3000 pound or 20 people. The 415-20th Street Building has a 5000 pound capacity or 31 people. The limit is an either/or limit�meaning you cannot exceed the total weight capacity or the total number of people capacity of the designated elevator. General rule of thumb is if the elevator appears to be crowded, just wait for the next elevator.

8. Elevator Doors Two Doors Door on Each Floor Elevator Door (Door on the Car) Computer Operates Door Gear on Elevator Door to Open Floor Door Doors Have Sensors Not to Close If Someone is Between Doors Always a Possibility for Sensors to Malfunction Elevators have two sets of doors: The first set of doors is on each floor and the second set of doors is on the elevator car. When the elevator arrives on the designated floor, the computer on the elevator tells the elevator car door to open. The door on the floor only opens because there is a gear on the door elevator car door which engages onto the floor door when the elevator car is on the floor. This prevents the doors on the floor from opening when there is no elevator car on that floor. The doors have electronic/mechanical sensors which will tell the doors not to close if someone is between the doors. Elevators have two sets of doors: The first set of doors is on each floor and the second set of doors is on the elevator car. When the elevator arrives on the designated floor, the computer on the elevator tells the elevator car door to open. The door on the floor only opens because there is a gear on the door elevator car door which engages onto the floor door when the elevator car is on the floor. This prevents the doors on the floor from opening when there is no elevator car on that floor. The doors have electronic/mechanical sensors which will tell the doors not to close if someone is between the doors.

9. Elevator Safety Rules Watch Your Step Entering & Exiting � Look Down Elevator May Not Be Level to the Floor Watch the Gap (Especially High Heels) Leave Closing Doors Alone Door Sensors Are Not Always Reliable Fatality in 2003 � Person Stuck in Door Never Enter an Elevator with A Suspicious Looking Person Inside Elevator safety rules: Watch your step when entering and exiting the elevator. The car may not be level to the floor and you could trip. Always watch for the gap, especially if you are wearing high heels. Leave closing elevator doors alone. Never use your body or you arms/hand to keep the doors open. Door sensors are electronic/mechanical devices which may malfunction. At a hospital in Houston Texas in August 2003, a person tried to enter an elevator as the doors were closing. The doors kept closing, and the person got stuck in the elevator doors. The elevator went up with person stuck in the door, killing the person. Never enter an elevator if there is a suspicious person inside. Just wait and take the next elevator.Elevator safety rules: Watch your step when entering and exiting the elevator. The car may not be level to the floor and you could trip. Always watch for the gap, especially if you are wearing high heels. Leave closing elevator doors alone. Never use your body or you arms/hand to keep the doors open. Door sensors are electronic/mechanical devices which may malfunction. At a hospital in Houston Texas in August 2003, a person tried to enter an elevator as the doors were closing. The doors kept closing, and the person got stuck in the elevator doors. The elevator went up with person stuck in the door, killing the person. Never enter an elevator if there is a suspicious person inside. Just wait and take the next elevator.

10. Elevator Safety Rules Never Try to Leave a Stalled Car Ring the Alarm Button and Wait Serious Injuries & Fatalities Have Occurred from Passengers Attempting to Exit Stalled Elevator Car If the elevator stalls, especially between floors, you should ring the alarm button and just wait for assistance. There have been many fatalities caused by passengers attempting to escape from stalled elevator cars. Think of the elevator as a programmed mechanical device. If the device stalls, it will try to correct itself and may suddenly start to operate. Injuries and fatalities have occurred when people are in the process of trying to escape from a stalled elevator, and suddenly the elevator starts to operate.If the elevator stalls, especially between floors, you should ring the alarm button and just wait for assistance. There have been many fatalities caused by passengers attempting to escape from stalled elevator cars. Think of the elevator as a programmed mechanical device. If the device stalls, it will try to correct itself and may suddenly start to operate. Injuries and fatalities have occurred when people are in the process of trying to escape from a stalled elevator, and suddenly the elevator starts to operate.

11. Elevator Safety TripsApproaching Elevators Stand Aside for Exiting Passengers If Elevator is Full � Wait for Next Car Don�t Try to Stop Closing Doors � Wait for the Next Elevator Fire or Other Situation(s) That Could Lead to Disruption of Electrical Service � Take the Stairs When approaching an elevator, always stand aside and allow the exiting passenger to exit before you enter the elevator. If the elevator is full, wait for the next car. Never attempt to stop closing elevator doors by putting your hands into a closing door. Yes, there are safety mechanisms to open the door if an object is detected�but safety mechanisms can malfunction. In the event of a fire or other situations which disrupt electrical service- Do not take the elevator -Take the stairs!!When approaching an elevator, always stand aside and allow the exiting passenger to exit before you enter the elevator. If the elevator is full, wait for the next car. Never attempt to stop closing elevator doors by putting your hands into a closing door. Yes, there are safety mechanisms to open the door if an object is detected�but safety mechanisms can malfunction. In the event of a fire or other situations which disrupt electrical service- Do not take the elevator -Take the stairs!!

12. Entering and Exiting Elevators Once on Board, Press Floor Button & Move to Rear to Make Room for Others Stand Clear of Doors, Keep Clothes & Carry-ons Away From the Doors Push �DOOR OPEN� to Hold Doors Open Passengers Nearest Doors Should Move First Upon entry into the elevator, push your desired floor button and move to the rear of the elevator to make room for other passengers. Stand clear of the doors and keep clothes and carry-ons from the doors. If you need to hold the doors open, use the �Door Open� button to hold the doors. Never put you body or your arms or hands in the closing door to keep it open. Remember�computers and mechanical devices can fail. Upon exiting, the passengers nearest to the doors should move first. Upon entry into the elevator, push your desired floor button and move to the rear of the elevator to make room for other passengers. Stand clear of the doors and keep clothes and carry-ons from the doors. If you need to hold the doors open, use the �Door Open� button to hold the doors. Never put you body or your arms or hands in the closing door to keep it open. Remember�computers and mechanical devices can fail. Upon exiting, the passengers nearest to the doors should move first.

13. When Riding Elevators Stand Next to Elevator Walls Hold Hand Rails if Available Pay Attention to Floor Indicators & Be Prepared to Exit at Your Destination If Doors Do Not Open When Elevator Stops: First Push �DOOR OPEN� Button If Door Still Does Not Open, Ring Alarm or Use the Intercom or Phone Wait Until Qualified Person Can Assist You Do Not Attempt to Pry the Doors Open When riding elevators, stand near the elevator walls and hold the hand rails if available. Pay attention to the floor indicators and be prepared to exit at your destination floor. If the elevator doors do not open, try pushing the �Open Door� button first. If the doors still do not open, ring the alarm button, intercom, or phone and wait for assistance. Never attempt to pry the elevator doors open When riding elevators, stand near the elevator walls and hold the hand rails if available. Pay attention to the floor indicators and be prepared to exit at your destination floor. If the elevator doors do not open, try pushing the �Open Door� button first. If the doors still do not open, ring the alarm button, intercom, or phone and wait for assistance. Never attempt to pry the elevator doors open

14. Elevator Safety Reminder Elevators are mechanical devices � The majority of the elevator-related injuries and fatalities have occurred when passengers attempt to override the mechanical and safety devices of the elevator. In closing, elevators are mechanical devices operated by computers and programmed machinery. The majority of the elevator-related injuries and fatalities have occurred when passengers attempt to override the mechanical and safety devices designed and programmed into the elevator. In closing, elevators are mechanical devices operated by computers and programmed machinery. The majority of the elevator-related injuries and fatalities have occurred when passengers attempt to override the mechanical and safety devices designed and programmed into the elevator.

15. UCLA Telescope Tower Elevator Here�s the functioning elevator at an astronomy telescope towers for UCLA. Due to the age of the tower, this elevator has been �grandfathered� by the State of California.Here�s the functioning elevator at an astronomy telescope towers for UCLA. Due to the age of the tower, this elevator has been �grandfathered� by the State of California.