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ONLINE SELF STUDY

ONLINE SELF STUDY. Botanical Garden Safety Training. Class Objectives. About EHS Fire Safety Workers’ Compensation Hazard Communications Personal Protective Equipment Heat Stress Insect/Bug Safety. About EHS. Workplace Safety Program:

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ONLINE SELF STUDY

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  1. ONLINE SELF STUDY Botanical Garden Safety Training

  2. Class Objectives • About EHS • Fire Safety • Workers’ Compensation • Hazard Communications • Personal Protective Equipment • Heat Stress • Insect/Bug Safety

  3. About EHS Workplace Safety Program: • Every State Agency is required to have a written Health and Safety program with clearly stated goals or objectives that promote safe and healthful working conditions. • The Environment, Health & Safety manual along with individual manuals developed by each area serve as the University’s written Health & Safety Program.

  4. About EHS • Other elements of the Workplace Safety Program: • Conduct new employee training to help with the identification of and correction of hazards. • Review workplace incidents and develop ways to eliminate or minimize hazards. • Employee input through Safety Committees.

  5. Fire Safety

  6. Fire Safety Every employees understanding and contribution to Fire Safety is the key to an effective fire protection program for UNC-CH.

  7. Fire Prevention • Regularly inspecting your area for the following problems can prevent a fire from occurring and provide safe passage in the event of a fire: • Electrical hazards. • Storage in hallways. • Blocked exits. • Adequate lighting. • General housekeeping.

  8. Fire Safety • Planned evacuation routes should be posted on your office bulletin board and at all elevators. • It is encouraged that evacuation areas are evaluated every day to ensure there are no obstructions. • Fire stairwell doors should remain closed at all times.

  9. Fire Safety EHS Emergency Evacuation Plan

  10. Fire Safety-R.A.C.E. • Procedures to follow in the event of a fire emergency: R – Remove or rescue individuals in immediate danger. A – Activate the alarm by pulling a fire pull station located in the corridors and calling 911. C – Confine the fire by closing windows, vents, and doors. E – Evacuate to a safe area. (Know evacuation routes for your areas.)

  11. Class Fire Type Extinguisher Contains Ordinary combustible products such as paper, cloth or wood Water Flammable Liquids such as petroleum base oil, solvents, greases, and gasses Dry chemicals such as carbon dioxide or halogenated agents Electrical Dry chemicals such as carbon dioxide or halogenated agents Combustible Metals (ex: magnesium sodium) Special liquid or dry powder agent Fire Classifications * University buildings are currently equipped with Type ABC fire extinguishers, except in computer labs or mechanical rooms which have CO2 extinguishers.

  12. Fire Safety Even though not everyone is required to receive annual hands on fire extinguisher training, it is important for ALLemployees to know how to use a fire extinguisher.

  13. Using the P.A.S.S. Method PULLthe pin:This unlocks the operating lever and allows you to discharge the extinguisher. Some extinguishers may have other seals or tamper indicators. AIM low:Point the extinguisher nozzle (or hose) at the base of the fire. SQUEEZEthe lever above the handle:This discharges the extinguishing agent. Releasing the lever will stop the discharge. (Some extinguishers have a button instead of a lever.) SWEEPfrom side to side: Moving carefully toward the fire, keep the extinguisher aimed at the base of the fire and sweep back and forth until the flames appear to be out. Watch the fire area. If the fire re-ignites, repeat the process.

  14. Fire Safety • Use of fire extinguisher: • Keep your back to an exit, and stand six to eight feet away from the fire. • Follow the PASS procedure. • If the fire does not begin to go out immediately, leave the area at once.

  15. Fire Safety • A few tips: • Everyone is responsible for keeping work area safe from fires. • Review evacuation routes to ensure that exits and passageways are unobstructed. • Practice good office/shop hygiene. • Store flammable liquids and combustible material properly. • Report any hazards or concerns to Environment, Health & Safety @ (919) 962 – 5507.

  16. Workers’ Compensation

  17. Workers’ Compensation • Workers’ Compensation benefits are available to any employee who suffers disability through accident or illness arising out of, and in the scope of, his or her employment, according to the North Carolina Workers Compensation Act. • Benefits include: • Medical – All authorized medical services. (physician visit, Rx’s, rehabilitation, etc) • Leave – Is provided when a medical provider places an employee out of work.

  18. Workers’ Compensation • Reporting an On-the Job Injury/Illness: • No matter how minor the incident. • If you experience an on-the-job injury or illness report the incident immediately to your supervisor, no matter how minor it appears to be. • Once the injury is reported, an accident investigation will occur to determine the cause of the incident and corrective action taken to prevent the incident from reoccurring. **Failure to report an incident could result in the denial of a worker’s compensation claim!

  19. Workers’ Compensation • Medical Treatment: • Go directly to the University Employee Occupational Health Clinic (UEOHC) under the Health Affairs Bookstore on North Medical Drive. (Hours: 8:30-4:30 Monday-Friday) *Except holidays • After hours injury/illness, call UEOHC @ (919) 966-9119for instructions. • If life threatening, then go to the emergency room located in the Neurosciences Hospital on Manning Drive.

  20. Workers’ Compensation South Columbia Street

  21. Hazard Communication

  22. Hazard Communication • OSHA Standard 29 CFR 1910.1200. • “To ensure that the hazards of all chemicals produced or imported are evaluated, and that information concerning their hazards is transmitted to employers and employees.” • Right-to-Know. • Four elements: • Labeling • Hazardous Chemical Inventories • SDS • Training

  23. Hazard Communication • Labeling: • Used to identify hazardous materials. • All containers must be labeled with at least: • Name of the chemical. (Spelled out completely) • Hazard warnings associated with product. • Name and address of manufacturer. • Labels should never be removed unless they are immediately replaced.

  24. Hazard Communication • Workers are encouraged to: • Read the warning label. • Understand the warnings. • If unsure of how to deal with any of the hazards listed on the warning label, check the SDS for more information, and/or ask Supervisor.

  25. Hazard Communication • National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Labeling System: • The NFPA uses a symbol known as the “fire diamond” to categorize hazardous materials. Each diamond indicates the chemical’s level of danger in that category.

  26. Hazard Communication NFPA Diamond Example: Sulfur Trioxide + Water = Sulfuric Acid

  27. Hazard Communication-Signs

  28. Hazardous Material Name (Product Name & Manufacturer) Quantity (g/L/gal,lbs) SDS (Y/N) Location/ Room # Compatibility Group RCRA Code (EHS Use) Acetone Generic Chemical, Inc. 1.250 lbs. Yes Hanes Art Center: 105 Class 3: Flammable Liquid U002 Hazard Communication All departments must maintain a current Chemical Inventory List that is reviewed and updated at least annually. Example: * Sample use only

  29. Hazardous Communication Safety Data Sheets (SDS) (Formerly known as Material Safety Data Sheets) • Must be accessible 24 hours a day. • Must be available for every chemical on departments CIL. • Information covered: • Identification of chemical • Manufacture name , address, & phone number. • Physical and chemical information. • Health hazards. • Handling and storage. • Accidental release measures. • Exposure controls/PPE. • Emergency and first aid treatment for exposures.

  30. Hazard Communication There are two general types of chemical hazards: • Physical Hazardscreate dangerous situations and have been proven to be a combustible liquid, compressed gas, explosive, flammable, organic peroxide, oxidizer, pyrophoric, unstable, or water-reactive. • Health Hazardsare chemicals that can produce negative health effects in exposed employees. (ex. Irritants, carcinogens, corrosives, neurotoxins) • Can be acute or chronic.

  31. Hazard Communication • Acute health effects are the negative effects from a substance that occur after one or multiple exposures in a short period of time. (Ex. Hydrochloric Acid) • Chronic health effects are the negative effects from a substance that occur over a longer period of time, usually from repeated exposure of low doses. Sometimes delayed for years. (Ex. Asbestos)

  32. Hazard Communication • Routes of Exposure • Inhalation • Absorption • Ingestion • Injection **The most likely target depends upon the characteristics of the material being used.

  33. Hazard Communication • Inhalation: • Primary route of entry. • Airborne contaminants such as gases, vapors, and particulate matter that enters the body.

  34. Hazard Communication • Absorption: • Can occur very quickly through cuts or abrasions on the skin. • Depending on contaminant characteristics, absorption may occur through intact skin. • Mucous membranes and eye tissue are particularly vulnerable.

  35. Hazard Communication Ingestion: • Direct tasting of chemicals. • Occurs mostly when contaminated items are placed in mouth. • Purpose for banning food, drinks, cosmetics, and other items from lab areas. • Personal hygiene labeling, and housekeeping are very important to ingestion hazard control. • Wash hands before leaving each lab.

  36. Hazard Communication Injection: • Includes all puncture wounds. • Ex. Needle sticks, broken glass, capillary tubes, or pipettes. • Use carefully planned procedures and personal attentiveness, including needle blocks.

  37. Target Organs • Liver(carbon tetrachloride) • Kidney (uranium, chloroform) • Nervous System(mercury) • Blood(carbon monoxide) • Lungs(silica, asbestos) • Reproductive System(lead) • Skin(acetone) • Eyes (organic solvents, acids)

  38. Hazard Communication Hazardous Materials Training: • Required for all employees who work with or have chemicals in their workplace. • Required upon employment and when new chemicals are introduced. • Supervisor will provide more in depth mandatory training for those working with chemicals that covers: • Proper use • Handling • Personal Protective Equipment

  39. Personal Protective Equipment

  40. OSHA & ANSI PPE Regulate PPE Occupational Safety & Health Administration. American National Standards Institute. Personal Protective Equipment

  41. Personal Protective Equipment • Three main controls: • Administrative – Policies and procedures that control the amount and time of exposure. (ex. Breaks, job rotation) • Engineering – Physical changes to a workplace. (ex. Lifting aids, machine guarding) • PPE – Used to protect the head, face, eyes, feet, respiratory system, hearing, and body. (ex. Ear plugs, nitrile gloves, steel toed shoes) • Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is provided to employees at NO COST, and your supervisor should issue proper PPE for job duties.

  42. Personal Protective Equipment • Fundamentals of PPE: Hazard Management Plan (HMP) • Contains a PPE Hazard Assessment section which reviews job tasks for employees that require the use of PPE. Shop supervisor Duties: • Reviews the use and care of PPE required for worker. • Signs the Certificate of Personal Protective Equipment Training with the worker.

  43. Personal Protective Equipment • Fundamentals of PPE Continued: • Protecting your PPE: • Inspect before each use to make sure it is sanitary and in good working condition. • Things to check for: • Holes, cracks, scratches, wear & tear, frayed parts • Clean before storing. • Store in a cool, dry, and secure area. • Respirators and ear plugs should not be shared.

  44. Personal Protective Equipment • Head Protection (OSHA 1910.135, ANSI Z89.1): • Common injuries include neck sprains, electrical shock, concussions, and skull fractures. • Causes include falling or flying objects, and falling or walking into hard objects. • Hard hats have a rigid shell on the outside and a suspension system inside. • Classes of hard hats for industry: • Class A – general service, limited voltage protection; impact resistant • Class B – utility service, high voltage protection; impact resistant • Class C – special service, no voltage protection and no corrosive substance protection; impact resistant

  45. Personal Protective Equipment • Eye and Face Protection (OSHA 1910.133, ANSI Z87.1): • Required if you are exposed to flying particles, molten metals, liquid chemicals, acids or caustic liquids, chemicals gases or radiation. • Safety glasses, goggles, or a face shield may be required. • May be required to be worn together depending on departmental procedures. • UNC-CH has a prescription safety glasses program for employees.

  46. Personal Protective Equipment • Hand Protection (OSHA 1910.138): • Gloves should be worn to prevent cuts, abrasions, punctures, contact with chemicals, or exposure to temperature extremes. • Types of gloves: • Nitrile – acids. • Rubber – electricity. • Latex – weak chemicals. • Should not be used when working with petroleum based chemicals. • Leather – sharp or rough surfaces.

  47. Personal Protective Equipment • Foot Protection (OSHA 1910.136, ANSI Z41.1-1967 (before 7/5/1994) and Z41-1991 (after 7/5/1994): • Required if there is potential for falling/rolling objects, electrical shock, or objects that can pierce the sole of your shoe. • UNC-CH policy is that anyone lifting more than 15 pounds are required to wear safety shoes. • University will pay up to $80 for safety shoes in accordance the Office of State Personnel. • American National Safety Standard ANSI Z41 PT 91 • Located on inner flap of safety shoe. • Tells exact hazards the shoe protects against. **NEW STANDARD: ASTM F 2412-05 and ASTM F 2413-05 may be found on the inner flaps of newer safety shoes.

  48. Personal Protective Equipment • Respiratory Protection (OSHA 1910.134, ANSI Z88.1): • Worn to prevent exposure to dust, fogs, fumes, mists, gases, smoke, sprays, or vapors. • Should never be the first line of defense. • First line of defense is to “engineer out” the need. • Required where exposure cannot be fully controlled. • UNC-CH has a program in place that offers (done before a respirator can be worn): • Selection of respirators. • Annual medical evaluation. • Annual training. • Annual fit testing.

  49. Personal Protective Equipment • Hearing Protection (OSHA 1926.101): • Helps prevent hearing damage fatigue, and stress caused by excessive noise. • UNC-CH Hearing Conservation Program • Requires annual training and annual audiometric testing to help prevent hearing loss. • OSHA Requirements • Anyone exposed to a noise level of 85 decibels or higher over an 8 hour-Time Weighted Average must be part of a Hearing Conservation Program. • Employer must provide training in the use of all provided hearing protectors. • Types of hearing protection offered: • Earplugs, earmuffs, ear bands

  50. Heat Stress

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