Safety

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Safety You at WSU

• Environmental Health and Safety

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Our Vision

• To promote and support a safe, healthy, and clean
  environment that enhances WSUs mission as a
  premier land-grant research, teaching, learning,
  service, and outreach institution

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Our Mission

• Protect the health and safety of WSUs faculty,
  staff, students, and visitors
• Improve and protect the environment
• Make WSU a safer and healthier environment in
  which to work, live, and play

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Who We Are

• Nonacademic, system-wide service
• Promotes safety and health
• Establishing, managing, and promoting applicable
  policies and procedures
• Consultation and assistance
• Training

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EHS Service Groups

• Public Health/Air Water Quality
• Occupational Health and Safety
• Environmental Services
• Training
• Capital Services
• Statewide EHS

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Public Health/Air Water

• Maintain a healthy living environment for campus
  and community
• Food sanitation
• Drinking water quality
• Water air pollution
• Pools and spas

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Air Quality

• Pollution/Odor Sources
• Energy plant
• Medical waste incinerator
• Feed plant
• Laboratory fume hoods
• Sterilizers
• Paint shops
• Open burning
• Construction dust
• Air quality monitoring

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Public Health/Air Water

• Pest control consultation
• Hantavirus
• West Nile virus

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Health/Hygiene

• Infection control
• Standard precautions
• Bloodborne pathogen training requirements

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Standard Precautions

• Many people carry bloodborne infections without
  exhibiting any symptoms.
• Standard precautions require that ALL blood and
  body fluids be treated as infectious.

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Hand Washing

• When
• After contact with blood or other body fluids
• Between glove changes
• Before and after eating/smoking
• After using the rest room

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Hand Washing

• How
• Wet hands under running water and apply
  non-abrasive soap
• Vigorously rub palms, back of hands, between
  fingers, and wrists for 10 to 15 seconds

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Hand Washing

• How
• Rinse thoroughly and dry with paper towel (not
  cloth towel or other fabric)
• Use paper towel to turn faucet off

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Biosafety

• Bloodborne pathogen training is required for
• Known or suspected exposure to blood or other
  potentially infectious body fluids
• Custodial
• Maintenance
• Emergency response
• Healthcare providers

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Occupational Health Safety

• Promotes WSUs overall safety and health program
• Develops and implements safety and health
  programs and procedures
• Assists WSU to prevent occupational injuries and
  illnesses by controlling chemical and physical
  hazards

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Occupational Health Safety

• Ergonomics
• Back safety
• Shop safety
• Personal protective equipment

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Occupational Health Safety

• Chemical safety
• Laboratory safety
• Exposure monitoring

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Safety Myths

• Survey of 614 working adults
• More than half believe that a workplace injury
  will never happen to them
• 42 dont believe that a workplace injury will
  permanently disable them

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Accident Rates

• Every day in the US
• 9,000 workers sustain disabling on-the-job
  injuries
• 16 workers die from on-the-job injuries
• 137 workers die from work-related diseases

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WSU Accident Rates

• Occupational injury and illness incident rates
  historically comparable to other colleges and
  universities nationwide
• BLS 3.0 per 100 employees
• WSU 2.0 per 100 employees

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Injury Prevention

• If someone is in trouble, dont bother asking if
  there is anything you can dothink of something
  appropriate and just do it.
• If doing so does not jeopardize your own
  safety

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Incident Reporting

• You've carefully thought out all the angles.
  You've done it a thousand times. It comes
  naturally to you.
• You know what you're doing - its what you've been
  trained to do your whole life. Nothing could
  possibly go wrong, right ?? Well...

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Incident Reporting

• If you are involved in an injury incident
• Seek medical attention, if necessary
• Dial 911 for immediate response

• Report all injuries, work-related illnesses, and
  incidents of violence to your supervisor

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Incident Reporting

• Supervisor completes Incident Report
• Witness/Injured Person Statement
• Supervisors Accident Investigation
• Physicians Report
• EHS investigates major occupational accidents
  (death or hospitalization)

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Hazard Reporting

• Types of hazards
• Physical
• electrical equipment
• unguarded moving parts
• ergonomics
• fire, severe weather
• slips, trips, falls
• compressed gas
• noise

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Hazard Reporting

• Types of hazards
• Chemicals
• toxics
• flammables
• reactives
• corrosives
• carcinogens
• reproductive toxins

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Hazard Reporting

• Types of hazards
• Biological
• infectious agents
• recombinant DNA
• experimental animals
• blood and body fluids

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Hazard Reporting

• Types of hazards
• Radiation
• radioisotopes
• x-rays
• lasers
• ultrasound

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Hazard Reporting

• Notify your supervisor immediately of any
  hazardous conditions or unsafe practices
• Contact your safety committee
• Consult with EHS
• Hazard Notification form (S20.15)
• In an emergency, dial 911

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Safety Self-Inspections

• Ensure exposure to hazards is minimized through
  periodic review
• Conducted at least annually, more often in
  high-hazard locations
• Safety Inspection Checklist a guide to conducting
  the review
• Findings reviewed and discussed at unit safety
  committee meeting

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Personal Protective Equipment

• Hazard Assessment
• Supervisor conducts walk-through
• EHS written program and forms to assist
  separate form for labs
• Determine if hazards are present which require
  the use of PPE, except respiratory and hearing
• Document and certify assessment
• EHS consults on survey results

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Personal Protective Equipment

• Designed to protect the body from injury or
  impairment due to absorption, inhalation,
  physical contact, and extreme temperature hazards

• Supervisors ensure employees, students, and
  visitors use PPE in hazardous situations

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Personal Protective Equipment

• PPE selected based on hazards identified
• Safety glasses / goggles / face shields
• Shoe covers / protective footwear
• Ear Plugs / ear muffs
• Lab coats / coveralls
• Gloves
• Hard hats
• Respirators

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Personal Protective Equipment

• Respiratory Protection
• Medical clearance
• Selection
• Fit testing
• Before a respirator is assigned

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Personal Protective Equipment

• Each department is responsible for
• Purchase (in various sizes)
• Storage/distribution
• Laundering/cleaning supplies
• Repair/replacement
• Disposal

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Personal Protective Equipment

• Each supervisor is responsible for providing
  training
• Location of PPE
• Situations for use of PPE
• Proper donning/use/doffing of PPE
• Limitations of PPE
• Care, inspection, maintenance and disposal
• except hearing respiratory protection

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Personal Protective Equipment

• Each employee is responsible for
• Using PPE appropriately and consistently
• Inspecting PPE before each use
• Reporting problems with PPE to supervisor

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Ergonomics

• Systematic approach to designing work
  environments and tasks so people can safely and
  efficiently use tools, equipment, and processes
• Application to offices, laboratories, and
  industrial work tasks and environments

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What Are Ergo Injuries?

• Soft-tissue injuries affecting muscles, tendons,
  ligaments, cartilage, blood vessels, and nerves
  of the back, neck, and upper and lower
  extremities
• Common types low back injuries, tendonitis, and
  carpal tunnel syndrome

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Symptoms

• Fatigue, discomfort, pain
• Numbness, tingling
• Loss of strength, flexibility
• Burning sensations
• Eye strain (computer users)
• Persistent symptoms should be reported

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Injury Risk Factors

• Highly repetitive motions (typing, pipetting)
• High hand force (lifting, pulling, squeezing)
• Awkward postures (reaching, bending, overhead
  work)
• Static postures (being in one position for
  prolonged periods of time)
• Vibration (power hand tools, vehicles)
• Heavy, frequent, or awkward lifting
• Tasks with multiple risk factors are of primary
  concern

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Injury Prevention

• Maintaining neutral postures
• Changing postures throughout the day
• Varying tasks (use different postures and muscle
  groups

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Injury Prevention

• Use power tools vs hand tools
• Use clamps to hold work
• Place frequently used items within easy reach

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Additional Resources

• Office Ergonomics fact sheet
• EHS offers ergonomic evaluations of office, lab,
  material handling and industrial tasks

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Back Safety

• 4 out of 5 back accidents injure the lower back
  (lumbar region)
• 1/2 of all accidents occur while moving some
  object
• Most back injuries require significant recovery
  time

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Lifting

• 5 basic steps to proper lifting
• Look over the object
• Position feet around it for good balance
• Bend at knees and hips, back straight
• Get a good grip and breath
• Oxygenate muscles
• Stomach muscle support
• Gradually lift with leg and arm muscles

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Carrying

• Hold the object close to your body
• Know where you are going
• Have a clear path
• Dont carry anything too heavy or blocks your
  vision

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Turning

• Turn your whole body
• Step in the direction of the turn
• Dont twist from the waist

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Slips, Trips and Falls

• Friction, momentum, and gravity
• Recognizing the dangers
• Speed
• Wet floors
• Weather/footwear
• Worn surfaces
• Improper housekeeping
• Items left in walkways

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Slips, Trips and Falls

• Remove tripping hazards from all walkways, such
  as briefcases, electric cords, wastebaskets, and
  fans
• Immediately clean up spills
• Report worn stair treads, broken floor tiles or
  broken handrails to Facilities Operations
• During winter months, wear footwear with traction
  soles

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Ladders

• For items on high shelves, use a step ladder, not
  a chair or table
• Make sure that the ladder is in good condition
• Make sure the ladder is tall enough
• Do not use the top step

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Lets Take a Break!
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Electrical Safety

• Keep electrical panels free of obstructions
• Do not use electrical equipment for purposes
  other than the intended use
• Replace frayed and worn electrical cords and
  cables

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Electrical Safety

• All electrical equipment must be properly
  grounded
• Do not bend or remove grounding prong for use in
  an ungrounded outlet
• Immediately discontinue use of hazardous
  electrical tools or appliances
• Do not attempt to repair electrical equipment
  unless qualified

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Cords and Plugs

• Extension cords only temporary use
• Cords and outlet strips in good condition
• At least 16 gauge, 3-wire/3-prong
• Ground fault circuit interrupters (GFCI)
• Do not overload circuits

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Cords and Plugs

• Cords may not pass through or under
• Doors or walls
• Rugs or carpets
• Ceilings
• Windows
• Work areas
• Load bearing objects
• No gang plugs
• Avoid exposed electrical outlets
• Report problems to Facilities Operations

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Holiday Decorations

• Flame retardant materials
• Small displays only
• No Styrofoam, evergreen boughs, straw, hay,
  cotton, corn stalks, or dry leaves
• Must not disguise, cover, or interfere with any
  safety device
• No candles or open flame

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Holiday Decorations

• Electrical decorations
• Must not obstruct safety devices
• Cannot contact combustible materials
• Tree care
• Maintain water level throughout display period
• Remove trees starting to dry

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Questions
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Chemical Safety

• Hazard Communication Standard
• Evaluation of potential hazards
• Communicating hazard information to employees
• Chemical Hygiene Plan

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Chemical Safety

• A hazardous chemical is any chemical that can do
  harm to your body

• Most laboratory and industrial chemicals can harm
  you at some level
• Depends on amount of exposure

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Chemical Labels

• All containers must be labeled, tagged, or marked
  with
• Name of the chemical
• Appropriate hazard warning (physical hazards,
  health hazards from overexposure, etc.)
• May also have name, address, and emergency phone
  number of the manufacturer

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Material Safety Data Sheets

• Prepared by the chemical manufacturer and
  contains hazard and safe handling information
• Maintained and readily available in the workplace
• Hard copies provided on request
• Brian Dentler _at_ 335-1541

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Material Safety Data Sheets

• Required Information
• Name used on container label
• Chemical and common names of hazardous
  ingredients
• Physical and chemical characteristics
• vapor pressure, flash point
• Physical hazards
• fire, explosion, reactivity

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Material Safety Data Sheets

• Required Information, cont.
• Health hazards
• symptoms of overexposure, routes of entry,
  exposure limits,
• Precautions
• use, handling and storage, PPE
• Emergency and first aid procedures
• Disposal instructions

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Exemptions

• Covered by other regulations
• Foods, cosmetics, tobacco products, drugs,
  radioactive wastes, wood not chemically treated,
  biological hazards, and hazardous wastes
• Consumer products if workplace exposure is the
  same as that of a consumer

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Chemical-Specific Training

• Provided by immediate supervisor
• Hazard communication program
• Labeling system and MSDSs
• Obtaining hazard information
• Protective measures
• Work practices
• PPE
• Emergency procedures

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Environmental Services

• Hazardous waste management
• Chemical spill cleanup
• Surplus chemical redistribution
• Contaminated site cleanup

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Environmental Services

• Waste minimization
• Product substitution
• Battery recycling
• Environmental consultation

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Environmental Services

• Hazardous Waste Management
• WA state has strictest hazardous waste rules in
  US
• Waste collection/disposal available at no cost to
  Pullman and RE centers
• Contact EHS to determine if waste must be
  collected if unsure
• Complete CCR

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Hazardous Waste Management

• Chemical Collection Request (CCR)
• Online www.ehs/wsu.edu/ccr/ccr.asp
• Hard copy to request pick-up
• Maintenance/construction wastes
• Surplus chemicals/products
• Laboratory wastes
• Aerosol cans
• Batteries

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Spill Clean-Up

• Clean own spills if
• Small enough to be contained
• Trained
• Equipped
• If unable to clean up spill
• Clear area
• Call 911
• Be available to answer questions from responders

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Emergency Response

• Department Emergency Response Plan
• Know your department's emergency response plan,
  including evacuation routes
• WSU telephone book Emergency Information
  section
• Do not use fire extinguishers unless trained

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Environmental Management System

• Framework for managing environmental
  responsibilities
• high environmental standards
• proactive pollution prevention
• compliance with regulations
• reduce costs
• improve efficiency
• EPA performance track

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Environmental Management System

• Advanced recycling program
• WSU one of the highest recycling rates for state
  agencies
• Reuse of 2,000 gallons used oil annually for
  heating WSU farm buildings
• Improved emergency response plans
• Agricultural waste minimization
• divert waste to compost faciliy

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Other EHS Services

• Training
• Lectures
• Brochures
• Videotapes
• Capital Services
• Asbestos and lead abatement
• Remodels new construction

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Education Training

• Job Specific Training
• Supervisor Safety Training
• Laboratory Safety
• Office Safety
• Shop/Trade Safety
• Agriculture Safety
• Radiation Safety
• Food Worker Card
• Asbestos Awareness

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Education Training

• Department/Task Specific
• Safety Orientation Checklist
• Skills Demonstration
• Refresher

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Statewide EHS

• Spokane/ICNE
• Tri-Cities
• Vancouver
• Research Stations

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Other Resources

• WSU Police
• Pullman Fire (Whitcom)
• Radiation Safety
• Materials Resource Management
• Facilities Operations
• Health Wellness
• Counseling Services (EAP)

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Other Resources

• Safety Policies Procedures Manual
• Detailed reference of University safety and
  health policies and procedures
• Laboratory Safety Manual
• Laboratory specific procedures
• Supervisor Safety Manual
• Accident reporting, return-to-work, injury
  prevention, training

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Other Resources

• EHS Web
• http//www.ehs.wsu.edu
• Fact sheets
• Templates
• Accident prevention plans
• Chemical collection/redistribution
• Asbestos database
• MSDS sites

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A Team Approach

• Cooperation is necessary from
• Administration
• Safety Committees
• Faculty
• Supervisors
• Staff
• Students
• EHS
• Other Resources

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Supervisor Responsibilities

• The safety and health of employees is a primary
  responsibility of each supervisor
• Injury prevention
• Injury reporting and follow up

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Supervisor Responsibilities

• Prevention
• Accident prevention plan
• Compliance with policies and procedures
• Promote safe work habits
• Workplace inspections

• Follow-up
• Accident/injury reports
• Supervisors investigations
• Hazard identification and correction
• Employee return to work

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Employee Responsibilities

• Prevention
• Follow units accident prevention program
• Comply with policies and procedures
• Utilize safe work habits
• Report safety concerns to supervisor, Safety
  Committee, and/or EHS

• Injuries
• Report job-related injury, illness or property
  damage to supervisor immediately
• Coordinate with supervisor to return to work as
  soon as possible

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Safety Committees

• Established by unit administrator
• Employees elect fellow workers to represent them
• Management appoints at least one committee
  representative
• Meet at least every two months

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Safety Committees

• Responsibilities
• Identify problems and propose solutions
• Assist with annual safety inspections
• Assist with accident investigations/injury
  prevention
• Evaluate employee suggestions
• Review job procedures and recommend improvements

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Safety Committees

• Meeting minutes
• Document attendance, items discussed and
  delegated tasks
• Maintained for at least one year
• Copies provided to
• Unit administrator
• Environmental Health and Safety
• Employees (by distribution or posting minutes on
  the safety bulletin board)

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Safety Bulletin Boards

• Prominent location
• Maintained by individual appointed by safety
  committee and/or administrator
• Exclusively for safety material
• Annual OSHA 300 Summary sent to campus
  departments by EHS each February
• State required posters (available from EHS)

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How You Fit In

• Be alert to hazards in your work area
• Report any hazardous situationsto your
  supervisor immediately
• Consult with your departmental safety committee
  on safety and health issues
• Follow safe work practices
• Additional training

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The Next Step

• Other Training
• Supervisor Safety
• Radiation Safety
• Public Safety/Van Driver
• Hazardous Waste Generator
• Food Worker Card

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The Next Step

• Site-specific safety orientation conducted by
  your supervisor
• Fill out orientation checklist
• Request additional training
• Contact EHS for more information

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