Office of Environmental Health

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• Office of Environmental Health Safety
• New Transferred Employee Safety Orientation
  Training
• 333 S. Beaudry, 28th Floor
• Los Angeles, CA 90017
• 213-241-3199

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Overview

• OEHS and Safety Programs
• Safety Training
• Accident Causes
• Accident Prevention
• Help Assistance

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Safety Regulations

• Federal OSHA
• In 1970 the Occupational Safety and Health
  Act
• The mission of OSHA is to prevent
  work-related injuries, illnesses, and deaths
• California OSHA
• The California Occupational Safety and Health
  Act was enacted in 1973 to ensure a safe and
  healthy working environment for Californians
• California State Labor Code
• Every employer shall furnish employment and
  a place of employment that is safe and healthful
  for the employees therein.

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www.lausd-oehs.org
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Safety Programs..

• Accident Prevention
• Fall Protection
• Ergonomics
• Personal Protective Equipment including
  Respirators
• Bloodborne Pathogens
• Hazard Communication
• Forklift
• Confined Space
• Lead
• Asbestos
• Pesticides
• Emergency Evacuation
• Others

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Common Causes of Accidents at LAUSD

• Slips, Trips, and Falls
• Contact with, struck by
• Lifting
• Ergonomics

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Workers Compensation Costs at LAUSD

• 2011/2012 Fiscal Year
• 4,992 new workers compensation claims and
  incident only filed at LAUSD
• 96,200,000 total cost paid
• - 218,753 lost work days

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Ergonomics

• Ergonomics is the study of the relationship
  between people and the work they perform.
• (RMI) Repetitive Motion Injuries can affect
• -Upper and lower arms elbows
• -Wrists, hands, and fingers
• -Shoulders and neck
• -Chest, abdomen and other areas
• -May occasionally affect lower limbs back

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INJURY AND ILLNESS PREVENTION PROGRAM (IIPP)
OSHA requires

• 1.Management Commitment Designation of a
  Responsible Individual
• 2. Compliance with Safety and Health Regulations
• 3. Safety Communication and Health Information
• 4. Workplace Hazard Assessment and Correction
• 5. Accident Investigation Reporting
• 6. Employee Safety Health Training
• 7. Recordkeeping and Documentation

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Fire Prevention

• Emergency exit mapping
• Fire Extinguishers- Must be accessible
• Hallways and Fire Exits - Must be cleared!
• Fire Escape Routes - Know how to egress!
• Electrical Panels - Must be cleared!

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HAZCOM STANDARD FEDERAL AND STATE LAW

• You have a right to know about the hazards
• in your workplace
• Applies to all District employees who may be
  exposed to hazardous substances.
• OEHS evaluates and approves all chemical products
  to be used in the District.
• You can obtain material safety data sheets (MSDS)
  on-line from OEHS website.
• Dont bring household cleaning materials to
  schools.
• Request hazardous waste disposal from OEHS.

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Asbestos and Lead

• General Rule
• Do not disturb any painted surfaces or any
  building material in the schools unless you are
  trained to do so. It could be lead or asbestos
  containing material. When in doubt call ATU
  (Asbestos Technical Unit) at 213-745-1450 or look
  at your Asbestos Management Plan.

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Create a healthy workplace

• Report safety problems to your supervisor
• Suggest changes - improve comfort safety
• Follow safety instructions/procedures
• Attend required training
• Use Personal Protective Equipment if required
• Contact the Office of Environmental Health
  Safety for assistance

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Other Training Resources
www.lausd-oehs.org/oehstraining.asp
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OEHS Contacts

• Address 333 S. Beaudry Ave. 28th Floor, LA
  90017
• Telephone No [phone]
• Website www.lausd-oehs.org
• Director Office of Environmental Health and
  Safety John Sterritt
• Environmental Health Manager, Environment
  Programs Pat Schanen
• Environmental Health Manager, Safety Industrial
  Hygiene Carlos Torres
• Accident Prevention Program Jennifer Flores
• Construction/Traffic Safety Brad Smith
• Environmental Compliance Soe Aung
• Asbestos Compliance Program/Chemical Safety
  Coordinator Program Greta Galoustian
• LAN Modernization Safety Compliance Jay Eastman
• ESC North Patty Filous, Debra Oguine
• ESC South Mary Jones, Laura Billon
• ESC East Pauline Garzon, JiYoung Oh
• ESC West Shane Cherry, Henry Frometa

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