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EETD New Hire Safety Orientation

Environmental Energy Technologies Division (EETD) June 21 , 2013. EETD New Hire Safety Orientation. Work Area Walk Through. Your supervisor will give you a brief walkthrough of your work area. Make sure you are familiar with the following:

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EETD New Hire Safety Orientation

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  1. Environmental Energy Technologies Division (EETD) June 21, 2013 EETD New Hire Safety Orientation

  2. Work Area Walk Through • Your supervisor will give you a brief walkthrough of your work area. Make sure you are familiar with the following: • Locations of emergency equipment such as fire extinguisher, emergency shower/eyewash, spill cleanup kit, etc. • Locations of phones and fire alarm pull stations. • Building evacuation routes and evacuation assembly area. • When entering lab areas, always wear safety glasses with side shields, closed toe shoes and long pants.

  3. Job Hazards Analysis (JHA) • The JHA process provides a documented mechanism to answer the question “how do I know that I’m doing my job safely?” It is a methodical analysis tool used to identify and control workplace hazards. • Every LBNL employee, including affiliates, faculty, and students, must complete a JHA. • A JHA must be completed within 30 days of start date. • Consult with your supervisor prior to selecting a JHA work group. The work group determines what training you are assigned. • JHA System: https://ehswprod.lbl.gov/ehstraining/jha/start.aspx • EETD JHA Guide: http://eetd-ehs.lbl.gov/content/job-hazard-analysis-jha

  4. Training • Your training assignments are determine by your approved Job Hazards Analysis (JHA). • See your JHA to determine courses assigned and status. • Training should be completed within 30 days of start date. • Most training courses are available on-line and can be accessed at: http://www.lbl.gov/ehs/training/ • Your supervisor may also require additional “on the job” training specific to your job tasks.

  5. Ergonomics • Make sure your work area is set-up properly and you have needed equipment. • You are required to complete an on-line ergonomic self-assessment by going to: http://www.lbl.gov/ehs/training/webcourses/EHS0059/ • If needed, request a ergonomic evaluation by an ergonomist by going to: https://ehswprod.lbl.gov/Ergo/Start.asp • If you are experiencing discomfort, don’t wait. Let your supervisor know right away!

  6. Accident Reporting • Report all work related accidents to Health Services at Building 26 or by calling X6226. • For life threatening emergencies, immediately call 911. • Let your supervisor know about the accident as soon as possible. • All accidents should be reported no matter how minor they may at first seem. • Report accidents promptly. Don’t wait until the injury gets worse!

  7. Emergency Procedures • For life threatening emergencies, call X7911 (X911 by cell phone). Includes: ambulance and fires. • For non-life threatening emergencies, call X6999 for assistance. Includes: chemical spills, power outages, flooding, etc. • Red “Emergency Guide” flip charts containing specific emergency procedures are posted in all buildings and lab areas. • Know your building evacuation routes and evacuation assembly area.

  8. Emergency Procedures • In the event of an earthquake: • Drop, cover, and hold • After shaking stops, evacuate building • Take car keys and small personal items • Follow Building Emergency Team instructions • Do not attempt to re-enter buildings until deemed safe • LabAlert provides timely emergency alerts to via text message on your cell phone. It supplements the Public Address system to quickly alert you of emergency conditions. To sign-up go to: https://commons.lbl.gov/display/itdivision/LabAlert+-+Emergency+Broadcast+Service

  9. Safety Concerns • All personnel are encouraged to identify safety suggestions or concerns they may have. • You can submit your Safety Concern by: • Submitting the EHSS Safety Concerns form • Emailing to safetyconcerns@lbl.gov; or • Calling the Safety Concerns Hotline at x5514 • You can submit concerns anonymously. • All submitted safety concerns are tracked and actions taken communicated.

  10. Safety Spot Awards • Safety Spot Awards recognize and reward outstanding individual and/or team efforts that impact the safety of an organizational unit, team, or department. • Safety spot awards can range from $25 to $500 depending on the safety impact. • Submit nominations to the EETD Safety Manager. Go to: http://eetd-ehs.lbl.gov/content/spot-awards • Safety spot award winners are posted regularly on the EETD safety website.

  11. Safety Information Resources • The EETD Integrated Safety Management Plan gives an overview of the division’s safety program: http://eetd-safety.lbl.gov/content/integrated-safety-management-ism • The EETD Safety Manager is available to assist you in the event you have any questions: • Ron Scholtz- (510) 495-8137 (rgscholtz@lbl.gov) • EETD maintains a safety website that contains a variety of safety information and links: http://eetd-safety.lbl.gov

  12. New Hire Safety Checklist • A New Hire Safety Checklist is available to assist you and your supervisor in your safety orientation at EETD. • A copy of the checklist is available at: http://eetd-safety.lbl.gov/content/new-employees

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