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GENERAL SAFETY

GENERAL SAFETY. For Office, Facility, and Laboratory Employees Tulane University January, 2005. Objective. To become familiar with: Injury/Illness reporting Outside Agency inspections Smoking policy Purchases requiring OEHS approval Emergency planning and response Basic safety practices.

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GENERAL SAFETY

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  1. GENERAL SAFETY For Office, Facility, and Laboratory EmployeesTulane University January, 2005 Tulane University - Office of Environmental Health & Safety (OEHS)

  2. Objective • To become familiar with: • Injury/Illness reporting • Outside Agency inspections • Smoking policy • Purchases requiring OEHS approval • Emergency planning and response • Basic safety practices Tulane University - Office of Environmental Health & Safety (OEHS)

  3. OCCUPATIONAL INJURY/ILLNESS REPORTING • All occupational injuries/illnesses must be documented on a “First Report of Occupational Injury/Illness” form. • The form is on the OEHS website http://www.som.tulane.edu/oehs/. • Employees are responsible for reporting occupational injuries/illnesses to their supervisors. Tulane University - Office of Environmental Health & Safety (OEHS)

  4. OCCUPATIONAL INJURY/ILLNESS REPORTING • Complete both sides of the form within 24 hours of notification of injury. • Supervisor/Unit Head/PI reviews and signs form. • Supervisors are responsible for submitting the form to OEHS (Worker’s Comp) via campus mail (TW-16) or fax (504) 988-2196. • Follow instructions at the bottom of the form for proper distribution. Tulane University - Office of Environmental Health & Safety (OEHS)

  5. OCCUPATIONAL INJURY/ILLNESS REPORTING • If possible, a copy of the completed form should accompany the employee to a medical treatment facility. • When immediate treatment is necessary, seek treatment. The form can be completed and forwarded to OEHS within 24 hours. Tulane University - Office of Environmental Health & Safety (OEHS)

  6. OCCUPATIONAL INJURY/ILLNESS REPORTING • If death, serious injury, or multiple hospitalizations occur, OEHS must be notified IMMEDIATELY at 988-5486. • During non-business hours, notify Public Safety/Security (TUHSC: 988-5555; Uptown campus: 865-5200) • See the OEHS Policies & Procedures Manual, Section 4 for more information. Tulane University - Office of Environmental Health & Safety (OEHS)

  7. OUTSIDE AGENCY INSPECTIONS • Agencies dealing w/ Environmental Health & Safety may visit/contact the University regarding inspections, such as: • Governmental/regulatory agencies • OSHA, DEQ, DHH, State Fire Marshal, Fire Dept. • Insurance companies • Accrediting groups (JCAHO, CAP, etc.) • Inspections are usually unannounced. Tulane University - Office of Environmental Health & Safety (OEHS)

  8. OUTSIDE AGENCY INSPECTIONS • Notify OEHS & Risk Management if an inspector visits or contacts you. • An OEHS representative must accompany all inspectors. • See OEHS Policies & Procedures Manual, Section 13 for more information. Tulane University - Office of Environmental Health & Safety (OEHS)

  9. TULANE SMOKING POLICY • Smoking is prohibited in all Tulane buildings except in designated areas. • Smoking is not permitted in private offices unless the room is equipped with an individual HVAC system with a dedicated exhaust system. • See OEHS Policies & Procedures Manual, Section 26 for more information. Tulane University - Office of Environmental Health & Safety (OEHS)

  10. SPECIAL PURCHASES • OEHS approval is required for purchases of certain items. SOME examples are: • Hazardous materials/equipment (or services) • Radioactive materials/radiation producing equipment • Lab hoods (BSCs, LFWS, chemical hoods) • Personal protective equipment (respirators, etc.) • Equipment used to store/dispense flammable liquids • See OEHS Policies & Procedures Manual, Section 31 for more information. Tulane University - Office of Environmental Health & Safety (OEHS)

  11. EMERGENCY PLANNING & RESPONSE • Each Unit should prepare (& periodically review/revise) an Emergency Plan specific to their location & needs. • Plan should include: • Inventory of equipment, chemicals, supplies • Updated staff contact information • List of critical documents & equipment • Arrangements for storage or on-site protection • Site-specific SOPs Tulane University - Office of Environmental Health & Safety (OEHS)

  12. EMERGENCY ACTION PLAN (EAP) • EAP’s are being developed by OEHS, Emergency Preparedness, Security, & Facilities Services for each building • EAP includes: • Procedures for reporting emergencies • Description of fire alarm system (activation, signal, elevator recall, etc.) • Building evacuation & re-assembly area • Assistance of persons w/ special needs • See OEHS Policies & Procedures Manual, Section 1 for information • Review the EAP for your building!! Tulane University - Office of Environmental Health & Safety (OEHS)

  13. BASIC SAFETY • Wear Tulane ID at all times. • Obey warning signage. • Use a ladder or step stool to reach high objects. • Keep walking surfaces clean and in good repair. • Report safety hazards to supervisory personnel. • See OEHS Policies & Procedures Manual, Section 10 for more information. Tulane University - Office of Environmental Health & Safety (OEHS)

  14. CONTACT OEHS… • To report: • Serious or imminent hazards or unsafe work practices • Emergencies (major spills of hazardous materials, fire, serious injury or accident)* • Ergonomic problems • Asbestos concerns • To coordinate the purchase of equipment requiring OEHS approval • If an outside agency visits or contacts you *During non-business hours, notify Public Safety/Security Tulane University - Office of Environmental Health & Safety (OEHS)

  15. Review • Injury/Illness Reporting • Complete “First Report of Occupational Injury/Illness” form within 24 hours of notification. • If possible, a copy of the completed form should accompany the employee to a medical treatment facility. • If death, serious injury, or multiple hospitalizations occur, OEHS must be notified IMMEDIATELY! Tulane University - Office of Environmental Health & Safety (OEHS)

  16. Review • Agency Inspections • Notify OEHS & Risk Management if contacted by an outside agency inspector. • Smoking Policy • Smoking is prohibited in all Tulane buildings, except in designated areas. • Purchases Requiring OEHS Approval • Approval is required for purchases of certain items. Tulane University - Office of Environmental Health & Safety (OEHS)

  17. Review • Emergency Planning & Response • Units should prepare an Emergency Plan that is specific to the location and needs of the unit. • Review the Emergency Action Plan (EAP) for your building • Basic Safety • Follow basic safety practices. Tulane University - Office of Environmental Health & Safety (OEHS)

  18. Review • Contact OEHS to report: • serious/imminent hazards or unsafe work practices, • emergencies, • During non-business hours, notify Public Safety/Security (TUHSC: 988-5555; Uptown campus: 865-5200) • ergonomic problems, • asbestos concerns, • equipment purchases requiring approval • outside agency inspections. • OEHS – downtown: 988-5486; uptown: 865-5307 Tulane University - Office of Environmental Health & Safety (OEHS)

  19. Tulane UniversityOffice of Environmental Health & Safety (OEHS)www.som.tulane.edu/oehsKaren Douglas (Uptown), Environmental Health & Safety Specialist(504) 865-5307 / kdougla1@tulane.eduSusan Welch (Downtown), Occupational Safety Manager(504) 988-3996 / swelch@tulane.eduIf unable to proceed to quiz, type the link below into your browserhttp://aurora.tcs.tulane.edu/ehs/enterssn.cfm?testnum=10 Proceed to Quiz

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