UCOP 2008 Injuries – Corrective Measures

1. UCOP 2008 Injuries – Corrective Measures UCOP February 2009 Safety Meeting

2. 2008 UCOP Injuries • 27 Recordable Injuries in 2008 • 27% Reduction From 2007 • 45% Reduction from 2006 • Injury Locations Kaiser - 6 CEB - 3 UC Press – 5 On Travel Status - 2 Franklin St. – 5 Broadway - 1 Goleta – 4 UC Washington DC - 1 UCOP February 2009 Safety Meeting

3. UCOP Job-Related Injuries2003 to 2008 UCOP February 2009 Safety Meeting

4. Types of Injuries in 2008 • 12 Repetitive Stress Injuries (RSI) • 20% Reduction from 2007 • 7 Lifting/Material Handling • 14% Increase from 2007 • 4 Slips, Trips, and Falls • 43% Reduction from 2007 • 2 Hit By an Object • 2 Vehicle Accidents Focus on the Top 3 Types of Injuries UCOP February 2009 Safety Meeting

5. Repetitive Stress Injury Prevention • Remedy Interactive Program • Complete the Online Training Program • Need a New Invitation? – Go to the UCOP Be Smart About Safety Webpage & Request an Invitation • Recently Moved-Retake the Online Program • Ensure Workstation is Properly Set-Up • Implement Program Recommendations in a Timely Manner • Supervisors are Responsible to Ensure Recommendations are Implemented UCOP February 2009 Safety Meeting

6. Workstation RSI Prevention • Workstation Ergonomic Evaluation • Recommend Ergonomic Furniture/Equipment • Matching Furniture/Equipment Fund UCOP February 2009 Safety Meeting

7. User – Friendly Workstation • Adjustable Chair • Adjustable Keyboard • Monitor Height • Top of Monitor Slightly Below Eye Level • Lower for Bifocal Wearers • Monitor Depth–Should Not Lean Forward UCOP February 2009 Safety Meeting

8. Workstation RSI Prevention • Rotate Job Tasks • Changes Your Posture • Micro-Breaks from Repetitive Activities • Stretching Exercises • Pre-Work Stretching Activities • 3 to 5 Minute Stretch Breaks Every Hour • Muscle Stretches and Vision Stretches • Get Away From the Computer – Do Not “Surf the Internet” or Play Computer Games During the Breaks UCOP February 2009 Safety Meeting

9. Lifting • Stretches Prior to Lifting • Lift with Legs, Not the Back • Avoid Twisting While Lifting • Bulging or Herniated Disc • Ask for Assistance • Use a Cart or Dolly • If You Start Leaning Back: • Load is Too Heavy – Request Assistance UCOP February 2009 Safety Meeting

10. Lifting – Water Bottles • 1 to 2 Water Bottle-Related Injuries Every Year at UCOP • Alternatives • Use Smaller Size Water Bottle • 5 Gallon Water Bottle – 45 Pounds • 3 Gallon Water Bottle – 25 Pounds • Use the Piped Water/Filter System • Eliminate Lifting Hazard • Eliminate Spillage of Water on the Floor • 1 Water Slipping Incident Occurred at UCOP in 2008 • If Must Change Bottles – Ask for Help UCOP February 2009 Safety Meeting

11. Avoid Reaching Back in “Extended” Position Increases the Risk for Back Injuries Keep the Back Straight Retrieving Luggage (Golfer’s Lift) One Foot Planted & Lift the Other Foot Smaller, Lighter Loads Luggage/Bags with Wheels Place Heavy Files in Bags with Wheels Lifting Luggage UCOP February 2009 Safety Meeting

12. Slips, Trips, and Falls • Footwear on Wet & Slippery Surfaces • Ideal Footwear – Soft Rubber Soles & Heels with Rubber Cleats • Poor Choice - High Heels or Shoes with Hard, Smooth-Surfaced Soles • Watch Your Steps, Especially: • Stairs, Elevated Surfaces, Polished Marble Floors, Stepping onto Rugs, & the Elevator Gap (High Heels) • Carpet Threads Which Come Loose – Create a Tripping Hazard UCOP February 2009 Safety Meeting

13. Behaviors That Lead to Slips, Trips, and Falls • Walking Too Fast or Running • Distractions - Not Watching Where One is Going • Carrying Materials which Obstruct Your View • Failure to Use Handrails on Stairs UCOP February 2009 Safety Meeting