Be Smart About Safety 20082009

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Be Smart About Safety 2008-2009

• EXAMPLES OF POTENTIAL INJURY REDUCTION TECHNIQUES
  FOR 2008-2009
• Contact Bob Wachter 530-297-4605
• rawachter_at_ucdavis.edu
• For assistance

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Be Smart About Safety 2008-2009 Injury
Prevention Considerations

• Many products available to
• Reduce lifting, pushing and pulling stresses and
  strains
• Reduce the risk of slips, trips falls
• Personal Protective equipment
• Reduce employees exposure risk
• Reduce the potential for cuts/lacerations
• Protect from abrasions

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Injury Prevention2008-2009 Considerations

• STRESS AND STRAIN
• REDUCTION

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Be Smart About Safety Injury Prevention
Considerations
Hand trucks with the back leg support

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Injury Prevention Material Handling
Equipmenti.e. panel, dry wall, door handlers
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Injury PreventionMaterial HandlingAccess,
equipment hoists load Lifters

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Injury PreventionMotorized Cart Puller

• The CartCaddyShorty Power Tugger is a motorized
  cart puller that is primarily designed to push
  carts, pull carts, or maneuver carts or equipment
  that require turning and that can typically be
  pushed or pulled with 1 or 2 people.

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Injury Prevention Heavy Duty Caddys

• Move oversize materials
• Available with or without uprights to haul
  awkward-sized items
• Pneumatic wheels add traction and balance
• Transport window frames, doors, plywood and
  panels over uneven or rough terrain
• Load capacity 350 lbs. each.

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Injury PreventionCylinder Hand Lifts/Carts

• Propane forklift-cart

• Cylinder Lifts

Move cylinders safely Transport and store up to
6 full LP tanks
Propane manual cart
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Injury PreventionMaterial Handling Single
Table Wheeler

• Simple way to move folding tables/sheet items
  easily
• Lift one end of the item, roll the wheeler under
  the center slip the retaining clip over the
  top.
• Roll the item to any location with ease.
• Load will remain secure and upright even when not
  attended.
• Channel accepts material thickness up to 2 ½" and
  is vinyl coated to protect and secure the load.
• Only one person is needed to move folding tables,
  4' x 8' sheets of plywood, doors and office
  partition panels, even through doorways.

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Injury PreventionMaterial Handling Table Movers

• Round/Rectangular Folding Table Mover
• Pneumatic casters ease the chore of transporting
  tables over rougher surfaces
• Unique step assist feature allows tables to be
  rolled onto the load area with ease.

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Injury PreventionMaterial Handling Folded
chair/table movers

• Used to store and transports folded chairs and
  tables
• Holds 24 folding chairs (at 2" per chair).
• Bottom holds up to 8 folded tables.

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Injury PreventionMaterial Handling File Dollies

• Allow lever action to lift your load while
• counter-balance prevents it from tipping.
• Easy operation is a time and back saver when
  moving file cabinets, appliances, drums, crates
  or cartons.
• Non-skid, bonded vinyl finish to protect the
  load.
• Load capacity 600 lbs.

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Injury PreventionMaterial Handling Desk Lifters

• Desk Lifts for easy moving office desks
• by one person, reduce labor, costs, time and
  effort
• No need to empty drawers/remove
  equipment/material
• Operation
• Roll desk lift beneath desk, depress handle and
  elevate desk to roll desk in any direction.
• Construction
• Heavy duty casting steel caster base, powder
  coated finish.
• Lift frame coated with a tough non-mar,
  skid-resistant vinyl.
• Handle is removable. Safety latch automatically
  locks in raised position with a convenient trip
  for release.
• Sturdy roller-bearing, non-mar hard rubber
  casters rotate freely in a 360 degree circle for
  easy maneuvering.

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Injury PreventionMaterial Handling Heavy Duty
Caddys

• Move oversize materials
• Available with or without uprights to haul
  awkward-sized items
• Pneumatic wheels add traction and balance
• Transport window frames, doors, plywood and
  panels over uneven or rough terrain
• Load capacity 350 lbs. each.

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Injury PreventionMaterial Handling All-Purpose
Dollies

• Rugged general purpose dolly.
• Heavy gauge electric-welded steel tubing.
• Carries up to 800 lbs.
• Non-skid, non-marring bonded vinyl finish to
  cushion load.
• Coating also works effectively to securely keep
  load in place.
• Adapts to any irregular-shaped object.

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Injury PreventionStair climbing

• Power Mate stair climbing hand trucks
• Power lift" heavy material loads on off
  loading docks, upstairs, transport trucks,
  flatbeds, delivery vans, sidewalks, warehouse
  loading bays, and customer pick-up zones with
  ease.
• Reduces back injuries and lost man-hours.

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Injury PreventionMaterial cleanup
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Injury PreventionMaterial/Appliance Movement

• Solid steel deck, carries up to 1,000 pounds.
• Fifth wheel steering and full or semi-pneumatic
  wheels for ease of movement..

• Wagon/carts

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Injury PreventionLight weight, portable hand
trucks

• EXAMPLE
• Safco Stow-away heavy-duty folding aluminum hand
  truck, 500-lb. capacity
• SAF 4055NC by Safco
• Lightweight aluminum hand truck.
• Folds flat for compact storage.
• Telescoping handle, retractable wheels and
  fold-up toe plate.
• Capacity (Weight) 500 lb

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• Primate Center
• Injury Prevention Considerations

• Strains-Primate handling Lift Tables

• Freestanding tables which lower completely to the
  floor and rise to 44 high.
• Designed to eliminate lifting to the treatment
  table and to allow for a variety of operator
  positions.
• Gives better control - patient is in the precise
  location
• Removable non-skid cushioned mat offers a warm
  secure footing for the patient.

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Injury PreventionAccess Ramps

• Moves Heavy Loads Over Curbs Steps With Ease.

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Injury Prevention BSAS Consideration
Strains Load Lifters

• Safe and ergonomic handling solution.
• The lifter comes with a welded, powder-coated
  base with independent swivel casters. The rear
  casters have individual wheel locks.
• An electronic power pack control module and
  batteries for powering the lifter
• Ergonomically designed adjustable handlebar for
  efficient lifter movement with a mounting bracket
  for a detachable remote controller..
• Load platform (19 ½ x 17 )

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Injury PreventionTrash Can Dumpers

• Designed for one person easily dump contents of
  trash cans.
• Versatile adjustable unit allows use with various
  types of trash cans.
• Available in manual foot pump or DC powered
  operation with hand control.
• Heavy-duty steel construction with two rigid and
  two swivel casters for portability. Maximum dump
  angle is 135.

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Injury PreventionStowaway dolly, polyethylene

• EXAMPLE
• SAF 4045BL by Safco
• Compact dolly discreetly tucks away when not in
  use. Ideal for use in small offices
• Move copy paper, water cooler bottles or small
  furniture.
• Transfer files.
• Cushioned, skid-proof reinforced polyethylene
  deck
• Built-in carry handle and recessed bolts to
  protect cargo.
• Weight 7 lb

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Injury Prevention2008-2009 Considerations

• Ergonomic Tools

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Injury PreventionLight weight tools

• Plastic Shovels

• Expandable Rake with Telescoping Handle"
• light weight with a telescoping handle
• avoid back strain
• telescoping handle adjusts 35" to 69
• rake head expands from 7" to 21".

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Injury Prevention BSAS Consideration
Squatting Material handling

• D-grip Tool Accessory for rakes, shovels, hoes,
  pitch forks, and brooms.
• Mounts mid-way down the garden tool handle to
  give lifting leverage to the forward hand.

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Injury PreventionErgonomic Tools

• Ergonomic Grounds tools - i.e. Pruners, pole
  pruners, snips, loppers, bow saws,
• folding saws, hedge shears, grass shears,
  knives
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• Fiskars Power Gear Bypass Pruner
• Unique gear design maximizes leverage to reduce
  cutting effort
• rotating handle minimizes strain and fatigue

• Fiskars Power Gear Pro Bypass Lopper
• Unique gear design maximizes leverage to reduce
  cutting effort
• High strength aluminum handles extremely durable
  lightweight.
• Xylan Teflon coated blades reduce cutting
  friction

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Injury PreventionErgonomic Tools MechanicsNut
Splitters/Bolt Cutters

• Air-Powered Bolt and Chain Cutters

• Manual Nut Splitters

Standard
Compact
Heavy Duty
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Injury PreventionErgonomic Tools
MechanicsTorque Multipliers/pivot ratchets

• Gears in the housing multiply the amount of force
  (or torque) that can be applied to the fastener.

• i.e. pivot ratchets

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Injury Prevention Mopping, sweeping, cleaning
equipment

• Steam Mops
• Tank filled with water and plugged in for 30
  minutes of cleaning
• Powerful 1,500-watt heating element provides
  immediate steam
• 180 swivel head makes cleaning easy
• Microfiber pad protects your floors as it cleans
• Sanitizes your floors without using chemicals
• Ergonomic design easy on your back, hands, and
  wrists

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Injury PreventionMotorized Scrubber

• Lightweight Cleaning Systema
• Handles a variety of cleaning jobs.Specifications
  
• Scrubber head and 48"L handle,
• Backpack with rechargeable sealed battery
  charger
• Pads
• Light duty brush, black stripping pad, white
  polishing pad
• Brushes
• Flagged-Tips Brush- windows/vehicles or dusting
• Bonnets for buffing washing tasks (wet or dry)
• Baseboard Brush scrubs strips baseboards, edges
  and corners
• a/Trial unit ordered through Be Smart About safety

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Injury PreventionLightweight vacuumsCommercial
grade

• EXAMPLE
• Tornado Piranha Upright Lightweight Vacuum TCN
  67218
• 8 lbs with power durability for commercial jobs
• Reduce injuries, repetitive motion disabilities
  workers compensation claims.
• Made from tough polycarbonate materials and
  aluminum for long lasting durability.
• Easy to maintain, simple to operate, lightweight
  vacuum is a balance of durability, performance
  and weight.
• 160 cfm, 5.5 amps, 12.5 width
• Cost 157/ea

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Injury Prevention2008-2009 Considerations

• Personal Protective
• Equipment

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Injury PreventionPersonal Protective Equipment

• Cut-Resistant Gloves

• Vibration Reducing Gloves

i.e. Dyneema Gloves

• Glass, metal handling

• Gloves diminish the effects of vibration when
  using impact tools and power tools.
• The palm is constructed with a multi-padded gel
  to reduce impact and vibration and goatskin for
  dexterity. The fingertips and thumb saddle are
  reinforced for longer wear

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Injury PreventionHand/Finger PPECut Resistant
Gloves and holders
Dyneema Cut-resistant gloves
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Injury Prevention ConsiderationLaceration
Exposure ControlPuncture proof cut-resistant
glovesBites, scratches plus contaminated sharps
scalpel blades,needles,knife protection
Dyneema Cut Resistant Gloves
Hex Armor Sharps Protection

• Very high cut/puncture resistance
• High comfort and dexterity
• Machine washable/Autoclave safe

• Lightweight, very flexible
• Machine washable
• Able to handle a syringe
• Will accommodate a latex overlay

Ready-Access with Glove clips ?
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Working around large animals Injury Prevention

• Large animal personal protective equipment
• Wearing the proper footwear/leg/head/hand PPE
  when around animals.
• Ready access to a full stock of proper PPE is
  essential
• Purchasing Personal Protective Equipment
  training employees on PPE, appropriately worn,
  according to the work/risk, situation around
  animals
• Steel-toed shoes or boots,
• Leather or cut-resistant gloves w/glove clips
• Shin/Knee guards crawling injuries

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Injury Prevention BSAS ConsiderationSpecific
PPE Items

• Cut resistant gloves
• Some Issues with infection control and dexterity
  when performing procedures on animals
• Cut resistant gloves for dental procedures
• High risk for exposure.
• Slip resistant shoe covers.
• Slips/falls in wet areas in the past causing
  multiple injuries
• Strong, abrasive-resistant, slip on easily, snug
  fit, elasticized top, one size fits all 48/150
  pairs

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Injury Prevention2008-2009 Considerations

• Office/Lab Ergonomic
• Equipment

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Injury Prevention Considerations
Ergo equipment and lab stools for lab areas

• Lab Chairs

• Monitor key board mounts
• Wall mounts

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Office Ergonomic Equipment

• Keyboard Trays
• Document Holders
• Vertical Mouse

• Footrest

Keyboards
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Office Ergonomic Work Station Equipment

• Note
• There is
• A Pre-approved Ergonomic Product catalog
• Located at the EHS website
• A link will be established from the Occupational
  Health Be Smart About Safety website to this
  pre-approved list

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Injury Prevention

• Slips, Trips Fall

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Injury Prevention BSAS ConsiderationSlip
Resistance/Worker Fatigue

• Ergo mats Examples
• High moisture areas beveled and designed for wet
  areas

Hygiene mats USDA approved for cleanability/sanita
tion
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Injury Prevention BSAS Consideration - Slips
and Falls  
Boot Cleaners and Staircase Traction Tape
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Injury Prevention BSAS ConsiderationFoot
protection/Slip Resistance

• Make available, OnGuard/Bata
• Steel-toed, water resistant boots

Survey areas for placement of Slip resistant mats
in high traffic areas

• Slip Resistant Grit Top, with Drainage Slots
• Tapered Edges to Prevent Trips Allow
  Carts to Easily Roll Over
• Easy Handling and Cleaning
• Anti-Bacterial Treatment to prevent the Growth
  of Mildew, Fungus, Algae, Yeast, Mold, E Coli and
  Salmonella

• Make available, Slip resistant shoes i.e. Shoes
  for Crews
• Thru payroll deduction or as a stock item

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Injury Prevention

• Employee Involvement
• Hazard Assessments

"You will achieve the level of safety excellence
you demonstrate you want"
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Injury Prevention Consideration Employee
Involvement, Hazard Assessment

• Conduct a facility-wide Hazard Assessment
• Required by Cal OSHA per the IIPP (Injury
  Illness Prevention Plan)
• Use JSA (Job Safety Analysis) and safety
  inspection checklists
• Improve Workers Safety, Performance Procedures
• Check for risk factors awkward postures high
  hand force highly repetitive motions repeated
  impact heavy, frequent, or awkward
  lifting/pushing, pulling for "Caution Zone
  Tasks\a

• Provide forms and access to a locked Employee
  Safety Suggestion box

• Interview Employees for
• suggestions

• \A Introduction to Ergonomics Guidelines for
  Veterinary Practice(Approved by the AVMA
  Executive Board May 2003)

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Injury PreventionJSA Example