New Employee Safety Orientation Session Objectives Understand your role in safety and security Get safety information Identify and report safety hazards Prevent and respond to fires Respond to accidents and give first aid Evacuate the facility safely Session Objectives (cont.) Apply ergonomics to job tasks Lift and transport items safely Use protective equipment Understand basic electrical hazards Recognize chemical hazards Safe driving
Safety Statistics More than 4,500 workers died from injuries in a recent year Annually, 1.3 million workers miss workdays from injuries Employees with fewer than 6 years on the job sustain 37% of illnesses and injuries Your Role in Safety Company goal is an accident-free workplace Your role: Participate in safety training Report hazards, incidents, and near misses Maintain a safety attitude Ask for help Company uses incentives and discipline to promote safety General Safety Rules OBEY all warning signs FOLLOW all safety procedures DO NOT take shortcuts DO NOT engage in horseplay USE common sense
Your Role in Security Workplace goal is safety Follow procedures keep doors locked, don t lend your I.D., respond to alarms Report security concerns unlocked doors, strangers, suspicious mail Cooperate with investigations Workplace Violence: Know What to Do Remain calm Show respect Focus on problem Alert coworkers Report the incident Where to Get Safety Information Bulletin Boards Safety Committee Safety Supervisors Hazardous Materials Lists or Safety Data Sheet
Identify Safety Hazards Keep your eyes open for safety hazards Fix what you are authorized and qualified to fix Report all safety hazards Suggest ideas for safety improvement Slip, Trip, and Fall Hazards Power cords, ropes, hoses across the floors and walkways Open-sided floors and platforms Clutter in walkways Floors, wall holes, and openings Open pits, tanks, vats, and ditches Wet floors Good Housekeeping Keep clear access to evacuation routes, emergency exits, firefighting equipment and first-aid stations, and electrical panels Keep walkways and stairwells clear Close drawers and doors Dispose of trash promptly and properly
Matching Exercise Match the items on the left with appropriate actions on the right Maintain Security Stay Informed Good Housekeeping Identify Hazards Prevent Violence Keep walkways and stairwells clear Contact a safety committee member with safety ideas Report suspicious mail Show respect to people even if they are upset Keep alert for safety hazards Your Role in Safety Any Questions? Any questions about: Your role in safety? Your role in security? Where to get safety information? How to identify hazards? How to practice good housekeeping? Common Fire Hazards Office equipment and supplies Electrical wires and equipment Materials
Fire Response Know location of fire extinguishers Use the right extinguisher for the job Know how to use extinguisher: Pull the pin Aim hose at fire base Squeeze trigger Sweep hose back and forth Accident Response Call for professional help (or inform supervisor) Call in-house emergency contact Give emergency first aid Report incident Maintain proper records Cooperate with investigation First Aid Contact trained first-aid providers if injured Use eyewash stations for chemical exposure to eyes Identify where first-aid boxes are located near your work area Consult safety data sheet if exposed to spills or releases Protect against BBPs
Evacuation Procedures Recognize evacuation signal Listen for instructions Shut down equipment Follow nearest safe exit route Proceed to assembly area Any Questions? Fire prevention Fire response Accident response First-aid procedures Evacuation procedures Ergonomics DO Adjust your workspace Use a neutral position Take breaks Do exercises Keep fit
Ergonomics (cont.) DON T Slouch or slump Use awkward positions Use wrong tools for tasks Reach and stretch for items Back Safety Assess load and route Lift safely: Bend at knees Pull load close to body Face your load don t twist your body Let legs do lifting by standing with back straight Don t overextend when reaching Use a footrest if standing for long periods Back Safety (cont.) Which statements are true about lifting? Always bend at your waist and knees Never twist your body Extend your arms while carrying the load Keep your back straight Let your legs do the lifting
Material Handling Assess load and route Choose the right equipment Hand truck Powered vehicles Conveyors Hoists and derricks Load equipment safely Push don t pull Wear appropriate PPE Personal Protective Equipment and Clothing Wear required PPE Wear PPE in required areas, even if only passing through Inspect PPE Get a good fit Maintain PPE properly Store PPE properly Electrical Hazards DO Use plugs that fit the outlet Check wire and cord insulation Make sure electrical connections are tight Keep flammables away from outlets Keep clear access to electrical boxes DON T Overload outlets Fasten cords with staples, nails Run cords through water or touch cords with wet hands Use damaged cords Use ungrounded cords or remove grounding prong from a three-pronged plug
Hazardous Chemicals Right to know Hazardous materials list Labels Safety data sheets Hazardous Chemicals (cont.) Ask safety supervisor Report all spills Follow spill or waste disposal requirements Safe Driving at Work and Home Inspect and maintain your vehicle Know driving hazards and conditions Wear your seat belt Follow safe driving practices Keep your lights on and use turn signals Know how to respond to emergencies
Any Questions? Ergonomics Safe lifting and transporting PPE Electrical safety Hazardous material safety Safe driving Key Points to Remember Play your role in safety and security Look for and report hazards Use common sense Respond safely to emergencies Follow workplace safety procedures