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1. New Employee Safety Orientation

2. Safety Statistics Fourteen thousand Americans die from on-the-job accidents every year A worker is injured every 18 seconds Most accidents occur within an employee’s first six months on a new job
3. School District Responsibility Establish and supervise: A safe and healthful working environment A written Accident Prevention Program Safety and health training programs Equipment that meets WISHA safety and health standards Records of occupational injuries/illnesses
4. Safety Training Employee Safety Orientation On-the-Job training Departmental Safety Meetings A Hazard Communication program Emergency Evacuation Plan A Fire Prevention Plan A Bloodborne Pathogens Program Other job-specific programs as determined by a Job Hazard Analysis
5. Safety Communication Safety Bulletin Boards Safety notices Safety suggestions
6. Safety Committee Conducts safety inspections Investigates accidents Reviews safety policies and procedures Reviews work conditions for accident prevention Reviews and responds to safety suggestions and questions
7. Safety Rules General safety rules Observe all safety warning signs Maintain housekeeping Keep emergency equipment accessible No horseplay Wear required PPE Disciplinary actions ?????????????
8. Safe Clothing - PPE Don’t wear loose clothing Don’t wear jewelry Wear protective shoes such as hard leather with slip-resistant soles (steel toes and shanks are a plus) Obtain prescription safety glasses Tie back long hair
9. Personal Protective Equipment PPE required throughout the facility PPE required in specific departments Recommended PPE Issuance of PPE
10. Accidents and Injuries Promptly report each workplace injury or occupational illness to your supervisor. Submit an Incident Investigation Form. Near-miss reporting also.
11. If an Incident Happens OWWWW!
12. To Whom Do I Go? Your Supervisor
13. Must be filled out for any accident or injury – no matter how small.
14. Supervisor also adds comments.
15. Filing a Claim Seek first aid or medical attention if needed. Inform your supervisor immediately. Fill-out and submit an Incident Investigation Form. Do not file an L&I State Fund Claim Form. Contact NEWSD 101 Claims Administrator @ 509-789-3516 or 1-800-531-4290 to obtain a claim number. They will help you through the entire process.
16. Evacuation Procedures Recognize the evacuation signal and listen for instructions Shut down equipment using the emergency stop Go directly to the nearest safe exit Proceed to the assembly area
17. Reasons for Evacuation Natural disasters (e.g., flood, earthquake) Man-made disasters (e.g., a bomb) Fire, Smoke, Explosion Chemical release Violent intruder incident Other?
18. Need to Know Nearest safe exit and at least one alternative exit route for any building you are in. Location of fire alarm pull stations and fire extinguishers. Do not go back into the building until cleared by authorized person!
19. HAZARD COMMUNICATIONS Federal & State Standards Written Hazard Communication Program Employee Information and Training Hazard Determination Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) Labels and Other Forms of Warning Common Violations
20. Right To Know – WAC 296-62-054Hazard Communication Program Manufactures are to assess the chemical hazards Produce Labels Material Safety Data Sheets
21. Employee Information and Training Employers must provide you with information and training on hazards and hazardous substances in your work area This must be documented. This must be accomplished at the time of your initial assignment and whenever a new hazard is introduced into the work area.
22. MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEETS (MSDS) CONTENTS...... You must be briefed on: Any operations that involve hazardous chemicals The location of the Written Hazard Communication Program How to determine exposure/release of a hazardous chemical Physical and health hazards Protective precautions The MSDS The labeling system
23. What is a “hazardous chemical”? A hazardous chemical is any chemical that can do harm to your body. Most industrial chemicals can harm you at some level. It depends how much gets into your body.
24. Hazard Communication How do hazardous chemicals affect the body? The effect a certain chemical has on the body depends on several factors: The physical form of the chemical How the chemical enters the body The amount of chemical that actually enters the body - the dose How toxic (poisonous) the chemical is
25. How Chemicals Enter the Body There Are Three Routes of Entry: Ingestion – swallowing the chemical Inhalation – breathing in the chemical Absorption – the chemical soaks through the skin
26. Chemical Toxicity Some chemicals will only make you sick if you get an ‘acute” or high dose all at once. Example - ammonia Some materials are mainly known for their chronic or long-term effects. Example - asbestos Most chemicals have both acute and chronic effects. Example – carbon monoxide Chronic Toxicity and Acute Toxicity
27. Identifying the Agent/Product
28. CLEAN ALL DEGREASER WARNING: WARNING Labeling Containers must be labeled with contents -- Includes secondary containers Label must contain the common and chemical name of the substance; the fire, reactivity, and health hazards of the substance; protective equipment/procedures required; and the name and address of the manufacturer
29. Safe Use Read the product labels Hazardous products must be handled with respect! Read labels and follow directions carefully. Words to look for: DANGER - WARNING - CAUTION Poison: can injure or kill if absorbed through the skin, ingested or inhaled. Toxic: can cause injury or death if swallowed, inhaled, or absorbed through the skin. Irritant: causes soreness or swelling of skin, eyes, mucous membranes, or respiratory system. Flammable: easily catches fire and tends to burn rapidly. Flammable Liquid: has a flash point below 140°F (100°F for US DOT purposes). Combustible Liquid: has a flash point from 140°F (100°F for US DOT purposes) to 200°F Corrosive: a chemical or its vapors that can cause a material or living tissue to be destroyed.
30. SAFE USE How do you identify if a product is hazardous? Read the label Label
31. HMIS Hazardous Labeling System The Hazardous Materials Identification System, HMIS®, was developed by the National Paint & Coatings Association (NPCA) to help employers comply with OSHA's Hazard Communication (HCS), 29 CFR 1910.1200. The system utilizes colored bars, numbers and symbols to convey the hazards of chemicals used in the workplace.
32. NFPA hazard diamond Flammable Health Hazard Instability Special Hazards
33. Special Hazards This section is used to denote special hazards. There are only two NFPA 704 approved symbols: ACID This indicates that the material is an acid, a corrosive material that has a pH lower than 7.0 ALK This denotes an alkaline material, also called a base. These caustic materials have a pH greater than 7.0 COR This denotes a material that is corrosive (it could be either an acid or a base). This is a another symbol used for corrosive The skull and crossbones is used to denote a poison or highly toxic material. The international symbol for radioactivity is used to denote radioactive hazards; radioactive materials are extremely hazardous when inhaled. Indicates an explosive material. This symbol is somewhat redundant because explosives are easily recognized by their Instability Rating.
34. Common Violations Unlabeled Secondary Container Not sealed Using food or beverage container
35. Will be called Safety Data Sheet’s after 2013 Material Safety Data Sheets Provide vital information about hazardous chemicals There must be an MSDS available for every chemical on the Hazardous Inventory They must be accessible to you 24 hours a day in the immediate work area (defined as available during shift).
36. MSDS SDS’s will be standardized The MSDS is used by chemical manufacturers and vendors to convey hazard information to users. MSDS’s should be obtained when a chemical is purchased. MSDS must be available to all workers 17
37. READING THE MSDSInformation on the MSDS is organized in sections as follows: Identity The chemical name, trade name and manufacturers name, address and emergency phone number can be found here. Ingredients Chemical ingredients are identified. Hazards Identification: Flammable, Toxic Etc and health effects First Aid Fire Data Flash point, flammable limits, extinguishing media, unusual fire/explosion hazards, and any special fire fighting equipment are listed here. Continued on next slide...
38. Reading the MSDSSections Continued Accidental Release Handling and Storage Exposure Control and Personal Protection Physical and Chemical Properties Stability and Reactivity; includes what to avoid Toxicological Properties Ecological Information Disposal Considerations Transpiration information Regulatory information Other information
39. ELECTRICAL HAZARDS
40. How to Prevent Electrical Injuries Safety Tips Never carry a tool, appliance or device by the cord. Never yank the cord to disconnect it from the receptacle. Keep cords away from heat, oil, and sharp edges Disconnect items when not in use, toasters, hot plates, coffee pots, vacuums, steam cleaners, etc Also Avoid the following
41. Take great care not to overload extension cords, power strips or outlets and do not connect multiple extension cords together.
42. Ground pin Removing the ground pin from a plug to fit an ungrounded outlet Strain Straining a cord can cause the strands of one conductor to loosen from under terminal screws and touch another conductor. Cord damage A cord may be damaged by door or window edges, by staples and fastenings, by abrasion from adjacent materials, or simply by aging. If the electrical conductors become exposed, there is a danger of shocks, burns, or fire.
43. How we hurt our backs Lifting heavy items. Pushing or pulling heavy items. Taking objects from shelves. Picking items off of floor or ground Repetitive motions such as vacuuming, wiping, scanning, or key boarding. Twisting or turning while lifting or carrying objects
44. Safe Lifting Do “toe test” to determine how heavy an object is. Hold Load Close to Body. Break Loads Down to Manageable Size. The body should never be turned or twisted while under the stress of heavy weight. Do the actual lifting with your legs only. Get Help!!!
45. Slips, trips and falls About 50% of reported slips in NEWESD 101 Schools are from snow or ice. These frequently happen when getting out of vehicle or walking across the parking lot. Biggest factors include: unaware of ice, footwear without adequate traction, and walking too fast.
46. Reducing injuries Wear appropriate footwear for conditions. Wear traction cleats if ice is anticipated. Walk slowly and deliberately – don’t rush! Keep hands free for balance and to catch yourself. Lean slightly forward when you walk. Less chance of serious injury if you don’t fall on your back. Report unsafe conditions immediately!
47. Things we Trip on Stairs Boxes Holes in ground Uneven pavement Rugs and mats Table legs/chair legs Power Cords Other: people on floor, pens, fruit Most trips are avoidable with situational awareness and good housekeeping.
48. Things we fall from Ladders Chairs Stairs Desks Stage
49. Preventing Fall Injuries Use an appropriate ladder- never use a chair or a desk instead of a ladder. Stay within the frame of the ladder – “belt buckle rule.” If you routinely use a ladder you must be trained annually. Stay alert to leading edge of stage. Do not rush going up or down stairs.
50. Conclusion: Facility Walk-through Exits, evacuation routes, alarm pull stations Fire extinguisher locations First-aid kits MSDS location(s) Safety showers and eyewash stations Areas where special PPE is required