New Employee Orientation Safety objectives and goals v

New Employee Orientation

Safety objectives and goals v An organization’s overall safety program is guided by objectives and goals v Every employee plays a part in helping to meet these goals 1 a

Safety committees v Safety committees are a necessary part of any safety program v Safety committees make it easier for employees to make safety suggestions 2 a

On-the-job injuries v The first priority is to seek medical attention v Stay calm and get help v Know how to respond in a safe manner 3 a

Reporting accidents and injuries v Accidents and injuries must be properly reported v OSHA has recordkeeping requirements 4 a

Reporting accidents and injuries v Insurance claims must be filed v Reporting near-miss incidents can help prevent future occurrences 4 b

What to do in case of emergency v Become familiar with emergency action plans v Be aware of procedures to follow to protect yourself and others v Emergency conducted drills are regularly 5 a

What to do in case of emergency v Be familiar with: • how to report fires, chemical spills • evacuation routes • who to ask for more information 5 b

Warning signs and tags v Many operations by their nature involve a certain element of risk v Safety signs and tags are a means of preventing workplace accidents and injury 6 a

Warning signs and tags v Safety signs and tags warn you about hazards so that you can take appropriate actions v Be aware of the conventions for sign color, symbols, and labels 6 b

OSHA recordkeeping requirements v OSHA requires employers to keep records of work-related injuries and illnesses 7 a

OSHA recordkeeping requirements v Recordkeeping helps OSHA: • develop information regarding the causes and prevention of injuries and illnesses • maintain a program of collection, compilation, and analysis of statistics • enforce the OSH Act 7 b

OSHA recordkeeping requirements v Employees have a right to access relevant exposure and medical records v OSHA has a right to access records 7 c

Fire extinguishers v The best fire protection is fire prevention v Fire results from Heat + Fuel + Oxygen 8 a

Fire extinguishers v Take away one of the components from the “fire triangle” to extinguish the fire v Know how fires are classified, how they spread, and when it’s safe to use an extinguisher 8 b

Hazard communication v About 32 million workers are potentially exposed to one or more chemical hazards v There an estimated 575, 000 existing chemical products v Exposure poses a serious threat to many workers 9 a

Hazard communication v Chemical exposure may cause/contribute to many serious health effects, such as: • heart ailments • kidney and lung damage • sterility • cancer • burns • rashes 9 b

Hazard communication v Some chemicals are safety hazards and have the potential to cause fires/explosions/serious accidents v Right-to-know law was established to inform employees of hazards 9 c

Hazard communication v Hazard Communication Standard 29 CFR 1910. 1200 ensures that hazards are evaluated and information is given to employees 9 d

Hazard communication v Hazcom programs include: • identification of chemical hazards • chemical labeling • material safety data sheets (MSDSs) 9 e

Personal protective equipment v Some jobs involve hazards that cannot be eliminated through the use of engineering controls 10 a

Personal protective equipment v Employees must then wear appropriate PPE • foot protection • eye/face protection • hand/arm protection • head protection • respiratory protection • protective clothing 10 b

Personal protective equipment v Employers must assess workplace hazards and determine if PPE is needed v Employer PPE v PPE selects appropriate must fit properly 10 c

Personal protective equipment v Employees training in: must receive • when PPE is necessary • what PPE is necessary • how to properly put on, take off, adjust, wear PPE • the limitations of PPE • the proper care, maintenance, useful life, disposal of PPE 10 d

Bloodborne pathogens v Know the threats posed by bloodborne pathogens v AIDS and Hepatitis B can result from exposure incidents 11 a

Bloodborne pathogens v Know which job duties expose you to bloodborne pathogens v Employees rendering first aid, performing maintenance, and housekeeping must protect themselves 11 b

Lockout/tagout v Many accidents occur when employees service equipment v Lockout/tagout (LOTO) is a warning and prevention system for unexpected startup and release of stored energy 12 a

Lockout/tagout v Ensure that unexpected startup or release of stored energy will not occur v Inform others that lockout/tagout is being applied 12 b

Process safety management v Helps prevent the unwanted release of hazardous chemicals v Employees involved in operating a process need training in the process 13 a

Process safety management v Training is required for employees who operate a process that involves: • a chemical at or above the specified threshold quantities • pressure vessels/ storage tanks • piping systems 13 b

Process safety management v Training is required for employees who operate a process that involves: • relief and vent systems • emergency shutdown systems • controls • pumps 13 c

Process safety management v Training emphasizes: • specific safety/health hazards • procedures • emergency operations that include shutdowns • safe practices applicable to job tasks • significant changes in processes 13 d

Safe lifting techniques v Most back problems are preventable v There a variety of stresses that improper lifting, twisting, bending can put on the back 14 a

Safe lifting techniques v Back problems can include: • strains and sprains • torn ligaments • ruptured/slipped disks • muscle spasms v Back problems are not necessarily connected with work 14 b

Safe lifting techniques v Non work-related factors can contribute to back problems, such as poor posture and physical condition v Keep knees slightly higher than hips when sitting 14 c

Safe lifting techniques v Keep shoulders and upper back straight v Don’t slouch v Stand straight with weight centered over your hips 14 d

Safe lifting techniques v Keep knees slightly bent when lying down, or sleep on your back v Sleeping on the stomach can lead to a morning backache v Follow safe lifting techniques 14 e

Electrical safety v Hundreds of deaths are attributed to contact with electrical current each year v Avoid becoming a statistic by using safe work practices 15 a

Hearing conservation v Noise is a pervasive occupational health problem v Noise is a by-product of many industrial processes 16 a

Hearing conservation v How you are affected by noise depends on: • loudness and frequency • length of exposure • your age and health 16 b

Hearing conservation v Noise can: • make you tired and irritable • increase your stress level • make you miss hearing important warnings/ instructions v Employers must take steps to reduce noise levels 16 c

Hearing conservation v PPE must be used if noise levels cannot be reduced v Understand noise hazards, and take appropriate precautions when exposed to excessive noise 16 d