Office Safety Training Faculty

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Office Safety Training Faculty Staff
Danforth, Medical School, North, West South
Campuses, 276 350 Skinker, 520 Trinity Building
Tyson Research
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Training Agenda

• Injury/Incident Procedures
• Fire Safety
• Disaster Preparedness
• IAQ/Odors
• Hazard Communications
• Ergonomics
• Lifting Safety
• Slips, trips, Falls

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Injury/Incident Procedures

• Life Threatening
• Non-Life Threatening
• Eye
• Puncture
• Skin

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Injury Life-Threatening

• Danforth Campus
• Call University Police at 935-5555
• Medical School
• Call Protective Services (2-HELP) 362-4357
• North, West South Campuses, 276 350 Skinker,
  520 Trinity Tyson Research
• Call 9-911
• Transport to Barnes Jewish Hospital Emergency
  Room
• Send Report of Injury to Workers Compensation

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Non Life-Threatening

• Contact your supervisor
• Danforth Campus
• Call University Police at 935-5555
• Transport to BarnesCare
• Medical School
• Call Protective Services (2-HELP) 362-4357
• Transport to BarnesCare
• North, West South Campuses, 276 350 Skinker,
  520 Trinity Tyson Research
• Call 9-911
• Transport to nearest authorized facility
• Send Report of Injury to Workers Compensation

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Eye Injuries

• For any substance in the eye (chemical,
  infectious, radioactive, blood, body fluid,
  particles, etc.), immediately flush 15 minutes.
• Arrange transport directly to the BJH Emergency
  Room. At the Medical School call Protective
  Services at 2-HELP 362-4357.
• Emergency Room staff will contact the
  Ophthalmology resident on-call.
• At the Medical School Protective Services will
  contact EHS emergency responder to fax a MSDS to
  the BJH ER.
• All other campuses should call EHS office at
  362-6816 to fax a Material Safety Data Sheet
  (MSDS) to the ER.
• Call Workers Compensation 935-5627 for permission
  to treat the employee at the Eye Clinic and send
  a Report of Injury to Workers Compensation
  electronic mail, fax to 935-9795 or to campus box
  1084.

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Puncture Wounds

• Wash with soap water immediately
• Contact your supervisor
• Danforth, North, West South Campuses, 276 350
  Skinker, 520 Trinity Tyson Research
• Medical School
• Call Infectious Disease Hotline [phone])
• Call Workers Compensation (935-5547)
• Send Report of Injury to Workers Compensation

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Skin Exposure

• Immediately flush for 15 minutes
• Contact your supervisor
• Danforth, North, West South Campuses, 276 350
  Skinker, 520 Trinity Tyson Research
• Call WUPD at 935-5555
• Transport to BarnesCare or ER
• Contact EHS for MSDS
• Medical School
• Call Protective Services (2-HELP) 362-4357
• Transport to BarnesCare or ER
• Contact EHS for MSDS
• Send Report of Injury to Workers Compensation

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Hazardous Spills

• Evacuate the area
• Chemical / biological call EHS
• 362-6816
• Radioactive call Radiation Safety
• 362-3479 (pager 826-3440)
• After hours
• Danforth, North, West South Campuses, 276 350
  Skinker, 520 Trinity Tyson Research
• Call WUPD Police at 935-5555
• Medical School
• Protective Services (2-HELP) 362-4357

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Fire Safety

• Types of Fires
• ABC Fire Extinguisher
• P A S S System
• Things to Remember
• Procedures for Small Large Fires

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Types of Fires

• Class A
• Combustible solids
• Class B
• Flammable liquids and gases
• Class C
• Electrical
• Class D
• Metals

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ABC Fire Extinguisher

• Class ABC extinguishers are located throughout
  the campuses
• Inspected monthly
• Correct pressure
• No damage
• Initial attached card
• Serviced annually
• Outside vendor

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Use of a Fire Extinguisher (PASS System)

• Pull the pin
• Aim at the base of the fire
• Squeeze the handle
• Sweep from side to side

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Things to Remember

• Most extinguishers are exhausted in less than 30
  seconds
• Always hold the extinguisher upright
• Always keep an exit at your back

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Procedures in a Small Fire

• While you obtain a fire extinguisher
• At the Danforth Campus call or ask someone to
  call WUPD at 935-5555
• At the Medical School call or ask someone to call
  Protective Services at 2-HELP (362-4357)
• At the North, West and South Campuses, 276 350
  Skinker, 560 Trinity and Tyson Research call or
  ask someone 9-911

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Procedures in a Small Fire Continued

• Use the P A S S method for extinguishing the
  small fire
• If the fire cannot be handled with one
  extinguisher evacuate to the designated assembly
  area and receive instructions
• Meet and direct the police or fire fighters as
  they arrive
• Remain at the assembly area until told it is safe
  to return to the building.

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Procedure in a Large Fire

• Evacuate to the designated assembly area
  immediately
• Close doors behind you to all unoccupied areas
• Activate alarm as you exit the area
• Once you reach the designated assembly area
• Call the WUPD at the Danforth Campus 935-5555
• Call Protective Services at the Medical School
  2-HELP (362-4357)
• Call 9-911 at the North, West South Campuses,
  276 350 Skinker, 520 Trinity Building and Tyson
  Research.
• Meet and direct the police or fire fighters as
  they arrive
• Remain at the assembly area until told it is safe
  to return to the building.

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Smoking Hazards

• Obey NO SMOKING signs and rules
• Never smoke near combustible materials
• Extinguish and dispose of cigarettes in metal
  containers labeled for that purpose

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Electrical Safety

• Use power strips with surge protection
• Do not overload electrical circuits or outlets
• Do not block electrical panels
• Do not use extension cords as permanent wiring or
  under carpets and rugs

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Emergency Preparedness

• Tornados or Severe Weather
• Earthquakes
• Terrorism

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Before a Tornado or Severe Weather

• Locate a Safe Haven (Lowest/innermost part of the
  building, a hallway, stairway or basement)
• Develop a calling tree with names, numbers, and
  locations
• This tree should include at least one person from
  each floor or area in the department
• Keep at least one flashlight with extra batteries
  on hand
• Keep at least one battery operated radio on each
  floor to use only in an emergency

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During a Tornado or Severe Weather

• Move to the lowest level or interior hallway or
  stairway away from doors and windows
• Never use the elevator
• Take a flashlight and radio
• Once at the safe haven get under heavy furniture
• Use arms to protect head and eyes
• If outside take cover or lie flat or in a ditch,
  depression or ravine

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After a Tornado or Severe Weather

• Help injured or trapped people if it is safe to
  do so
• Turn on a radio, TV or to get the latest
  emergency information _at_ http//emergency.wustl.edu
  
• Use telephone for emergency calls only
• If the building is not safe go to your emergency
  assembly area to received instructions

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Before an Earthquake

• Locate your Safe Haven (something to get under to
  protect you from falling debris)
• Identify possible falling hazards and correct
  them
• Relocate heavy or breakable items on high shelves
  or hung on wall
• Attach cabinets, bookshelves, and other large
  objects to the wall or floor

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During an Earthquake Inside

• If you are indoors stay where you are
• Take cover under a sturdy piece of furniture
• Never use an elevator
• Stand in the doorway
• Stay under cover until the shaking stops
• Hold on to the table or desk
• If it moves move with it

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During an Earthquake Outside

• If you are outside when a quake occurs, avoid
  trees, power lines, utility poles, or things that
  could fall on you
• Move to an open area if possible
• If in a motor vehicle, pull over, stop stay in
  vehicle until the shaking stops

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After an Earthquake

• Expect aftershocks taking cover each time
• Check for injuries if it is safe to do so
• If the building is not safe go to the emergency
  assembly area
• Tune in radio, TV or go to http//emergency.wustl.
  edu to get news and instruction
• Stay at the assembly point to receive instruction.

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Terrorism

• Can be domestic or foreign
• Includes
• Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear,
  Explosive, Cyber terrorism, Ecological
• Be aware of your surroundings
• If you see a suspicious person or package,
  contact WUPS (2-HELP) or WUPD 5-5555

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Local Domestic Terrorist Groups
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Where to go

• Info Hotline
• [phone]
• Sign up for WUSTLs Emergency Notification System
• At this time you should review the Where to go
  program at the address shown _at_ http//emergency.wu
  stl.edu

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Indoor Air Quality

• Odors
• Common Causes

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Indoor Air Quality

• Common indoor air quality problems
• Dirty carpet
• Construction/remodeling (indoor outdoor)
• Temperature
• Humidity
• Odors

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Odors

• Most affect only a single room or suite
• Typical Odor/Sources
• Dry drain trap (run water down unused sinks
  monthly)
• Forgotten food or trash
• Uncapped pipes in ceiling or wall
• Laboratory chemicals or experiments

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Common Causes of IAQ problems

• Construction/remodeling (indoor outdoor)
• Dust
• Poor Ventilation
• Inconsistent Temperatures
• Odors

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What can EHS do?

• Conduct air monitoring for
• Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs)
• Mold Spores
• Carbon Monoxide
• Other Specialized

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What can maintenance do?

• Check filters regularly
• Seal unused cup sinks if a problem exists
• Ensure that Heating, Ventilation, Air
  Conditioning is functioning correctly.
• Call EHS with any questions

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Indoor Air Quality Concerns

• EHS on 24-hour call
• Call EHS during work hours 362-6816
• After-hours and weekends
• Danforth Campus
• 935-5555
• Medical Campus
• 362-HELP (362-4357)

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Hazard Communication

• Employees have the right to know the physical and
  health hazards of chemicals in their work area
• Chemical information can be found
• Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)
• Container Label

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Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)

• Available
• From Chemical Manufacturer
• From your Department
• Through EHS (362-6816
• On the Web (EHS.WUSTL.EDU)
• Review prior to working with chemicals

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Material Safety Data Sheets

• MSDS Contains the Following Information
• Hazardous Ingredients
• Physical Characteristics
• Fire and explosion hazard
• Reactivity data
• Health hazards
• Precautions for safe handling and use
• Control measures

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Ergonomics

• What is it?
• Muscleskeletal Disorders (MSDs)
• Signs Symptoms
• What can you do?
• Evaluations
• Problems Solutions
• Safe Lifting

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Ergonomics

• Ergonomics is the science of fitting jobs to
  people
• Muscular Skeletal Disorders (MSDs)
• Carpal tunnel syndrome
• Epicondylitis
• Tendonitis
• Cubital Tunnel

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Causes of MSDs

• Repetitive Motions
• Forceful Exertions
• Awkward Postures
• Contact Stress
• Applying Force

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Signs Symptoms of MSDs

• Painful joints
• Pain in wrists, shoulders, forearms, knees
• Pain, tingling or numbness in hands or feet
• Shooting or stabbing pain in arms or legs

• Back or neck pain
• Swelling or inflammation
• Stiffness
• Burning sensation

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What can you do?

• Divide your job tasks so you are not doing
  repetitive tasks for long periods of time
• Take micro breaks go to www.ehs.wustl.edu,
  General Safety, Ergonomics
• Listen to your body--do not ignore early symptoms
• Self Evaluate your workstation
• If problems persist contact your manager or EHS
  for an ergonomic evaluation

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EHSs Ergonomic Evaluation

• Try a self-assessment on one of these websites
  http//www.ehs.wustl.edu, General Safety,
  Ergonomics or, http//www.osh.gov/SLTC/etools/comp
  uterworstations/checklist.htm.
• Typically an evaluation will only take 15-20
  minutes
• Recommendations will be made
• If problems persist you will be given the option
  of seeing a physician at BARNESCARE

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Problem/Solution

• Problem
• Employee must sit in an awkward position with
  their neck turning to the side
• Solution
• Move monitor to center of desk
• Place keyboard in front of monitor purchase a
  keyboard tray

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Problem

• Problem
• Reaching for the mouse over keyboard tray

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Solution

• Keyboard tray wide enough to support keyboard and
  mouse

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Solutions

• Use the mouse without resting your wrist on the
  desktop
• Use an alternative input device such larger mouse

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Problem/Solution

• Problem
• Resting wrists on desk causing pressure in the
  wrist area
• Solution
• Wrist Rest

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Problem/SolutionUsing wrist rest while typing
-Buy rest that is even with top of keyboard -Do
not leave wrists on rest while typing
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Problem/Solution

• Problem
• Monitor too high causing employee to strain their
  neck up to view screen

• Solution
• Move monitor down to employees eye level

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Problem

• Glare from light sources causes strain on
  employees eyes

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Solution

• Add glare screen
• Close blinds or drapes to block sun

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Eye Strain

• Follow the 20/20/20 Rule
• If you tend to work on your computer for
  prolonged periods of time, be sure to take a 20
  second break every 20 minutes and look at least
  20 feet away. This gives yours eyes a break and
  chance to adjust focus-a great way to avoid
  visual fatigue.
• Blink eyes frequently
• Adjust color, brightness, contrast on monitor
  screen
• Have annual eye exams

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Keyboard Tray Height

• Tray should be raised so that the elbows are at a
  90 degree angle.
• Wrists should be in neutral position, not bent
  up, down or to the side.

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Safe Lifting

• Safe Lifting Techniques
• Other Lifting Tips

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Safe Lifting

• 8 out of 10 people will have back pain sometime
  during their lives
• If you need help---ask for assistance
• Follow safe lifting techniques
• http//www.ehs.wustl.edu, General Safety,
  Ergonomics, Safe Lifting

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Pre-Lift Phase

• Size up the load
• Get help if you cannot comfortably handle the
  load alone
• Take only what you can comfortably lift/carry
• Make a clear path in which to carry the load

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Safe Lifting Techniques

• Get a firm footing
• Keep your feet shoulder width apart for a stable
  base
• Bend your knees
• Dont bend at the waist
• Tighten stomach muscles
• Abdominal muscles support your spine when you
  lift, offsetting the force of the load

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Safe Lifting Techniques

• Lift with your legs
• Let your powerful leg muscles do the work
• Lift straight up
• Keep the load close
• The closer it is to your spine the less force it
  exerts on your back
• Keep your back upright
• Avoid twisting

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Other Tips

• Strengthen your abdominal and back muscles
• Use accessories for lifting and carrying
  (rollers, dollies, carts, etc.)
• Improve your job tasks to reduce stresses and
  strains
• Push carts or dollies, dont pull
• When reaching down, squat instead of bending your
  back
• When lifting above your shoulder use a footstool
  or ladder

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Slips, Trips, Falls

• Falls are among the top causes of disabling work
  injuries
• Back spine injuries
• Muscle strains or sprains
• Torn ligaments
• Broken bones
• Even death

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Slips, Trips, Falls

• PREVENTION
• Be attentive as you walk
• Close drawers when not in use
• Do not use extension cords over walking surfaces
• Report or clean spilled materials wet floors
  immediately
• Report loose carpet or stair treads, floor tiles
  and all uneven surfaces promptly

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Quiz

• To complete your training please complete the
  on-line quiz at the main webpage. You can either
  print the quiz and send it to campus box 1010 or
  submit electronically _at_ esafety_at_msnotes.wustl.edu

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Questions or Comments ??

• Washington Univ. Environmental Health Safety
• Main phone [phone]
• Fax [phone]
• Campus Box 1010
• Web site http//www.ehs.wustl.edu/
• E-mail esafety_at_msnotes.wustl.edu
• Location 350 Skinker Ave, St. Louis, MO. 63130
• Training is required every three years for
  administrative faculty and staff