Safety Orientation for New Employees

1. Safety Orientation for New Employees Christine Inman Norris USCA Health and Safety Manager

2. Checklist of Important Safety Information and Documents • Emergency Action Plan • Chemical Hygiene Plan (Laboratory Areas) • Hazard Communication Program (Non-Lab Areas) • Exposure Control Plan for Bloodborne Pathogens (if applicable) • Health and Safety Manual • University Vehicle Policies & Roadside Assistance Program • University Keys Policy • Operations Website

3. Emergency Action Plan • Required by 29 CFR 1910.38 • Defines university response procedures dividing them into 3 categories • Outlines Emergency Evacuation Procedures • Provide flowchart to demonstrate notification of proper authorities • Provides instruction on releasing information to the public • Provides information on distribution of the Emergency Action Plan • www.usca.edu/operations/manuals.html

4. Chemical Hygiene Plan/Hazard Communication Program • Required by 29 CFR 1910.1200 • Employees have the “Right to Know” what hazards are present in their work environment. • Provides information on Chemical Inventory, Labeling, Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS), Standard Operating Procedures, and the location of the plan. • www.usca.edu/operations/manuals.html

5. Chemicals…Where are they found? • In any building material • In any cleaning material • In any lab • Just about anywhere

6. Where can you find out about safe use practices while using chemicals? Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)

7. What will an MSDS tell me? • Section 3 – Hazard Identification • Section 4 – First Aid Measures • Section 6 – Accidental Release Measures • Section 7 – Handling and Storage • Section 8 – Personal Protective Equipment • Section 13 – Proper Disposal Methods

8. Exposure Control Plan • Required by 29 CFR 1910.1030 • Exposure Control Plan should assist in minimizing exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens, identify Engineering and Workplace Controls, and outline Universal Precautions. • Contains information regarding Hep B vaccinations for employees at risk. • www.usca.edu/operations/manuals.html

9. Health and Safety Manual • A manual serving as a general reference document providing various information on health and safety topics at USCA. • www.usca.edu/operations/manuals.html

10. University Vehicle Policy • Refer to General Policies #109 and #122 of USCA Policies and Procedure Manual • Before driving a university vehicle, you must attend a Fleet Users Session (FUSS), complete a TS-100 Form, obtain a copy of your driving record from the DMV, and complete a Vehicle Reservation Request • www.usca.edu/operations/vehicle.html

11. University Key Policy • Refer to General Policies #118 of USCA Policies and Procedure Manual • Key Requests, Distribution, Returns, and Lost keys are handled in the Operations Department • www.usca.edu/operations/key.html

12. Operations Website • Provides information on the following: • Operations Staff • Maintenance Staff and Work Order Requests • Grounds & Housekeeping Staff • Vehicle Policies and Roadside Assistance Program • Key Request • Facilities Request • Health and Safety Issues (Manuals, Accident Reporting, MSDS, and Recycling) • Campus Planning and Construction • www.usca.edu/operations.html

13. Questions???? • Should you have any questions regarding general operations (Maintenance, Grounds, Housekeeping, and the Fleet), contact Annette Beeler at 3452. • Should you have any questions regarding health and safety, contact Christine Norris at 3538.