Safety Orientation Training

Worker safety orientation.

1. New Employee Safety Orientation

2. Session Objectives Understand your role in safety General Safety Rules Heat Illness Prevention Training Work p lace Violence Get Safety Information Identify Safety Hazards

3. Session Objectives (cont.) Slip, Trip and Fall Hazards Ladder Safety & requirements Mobile Scaffolding Power Tool & Tools Hazard/safety Good Housekeeping Understand basic electrical hazards Emergency and Evacuation

4. Safety Statistics More than 5,500 workers die from injuries each 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

5. 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 Your Role in Safety

6. General Safety Rules OBEY all warning signs FOLLOW all safety procedures DO NOT take shortcuts DO NOT engage in horseplay USE common sense

7. Access to Water Access to Shade Heat Illness Emergency HEAT ILLNESS PREVENTION TRAINING

8. Maintain, at all times, sufficient quantities of pure and cool potable drinking water (i.e. enough to provide at least one quart per employee per hour for the entire shift). Water must be fit to drink. Water containers CAN NOT be refilled from non-potable water sources (e.g. irrigation wells, sprinkler or firefighting systems). Access to Water HEAT ILLNESS PREVENTION TRAINING

9. Remember: Access to shade must be permitted at all times. Shaded area must not cause exposure to another health or safety hazard. Areas underneath mobile equipment (e.g. tractor), or areas that require crouching in order to sit fully in the shade are not acceptable. Shade will be provided when the temperature exceeds 80 degrees Fahrenheit. Shade areas will be open to the air or provided with ventilation or cooling. Enough shade will be provided to accommodate the number of employees on break or recovery period at any given time. Access to Shade HEAT ILLNESS PREVENTION TRAINING

10. The following high heat procedures will be implemented when the temperature equals or exceeds 95 degrees Fahrenheit: A supervisor, or a qualified designee, shall directly observe employees, for signs and symptoms of heat illness. Each supervisor, or qualified designee, shall be responsible for observing no more than 20 employees. If impractical to directly observe employees, a mandatory buddy system shall be implemented or; Other effective observation such as periodic checks. Employees shall be observed for symptoms of heat illness and will be reminded throughout the work shift to drink plenty of water. Employee takes a minimum 10-minute preventive cool-down rest period every 2 hours. The preventive cool-down rest period may be provided concurrently with any other required meal or other rest period. High Heat Procedures HEAT ILLNESS PREVENTION TRAINING

11. HEAT ILLNESS EMERGENCY Ensure effective communication Respond to signs and symptoms of possible heat illness Supervisor to take immediate, appropriate action If indicators of serious heat illness, implement emergency response procedures Employees exhibiting or reporting signs or symptoms of heat illness shall be monitored and not left alone. Onsite first aid or appropriate emergency medical services shall be offered. Contact emergency medical services and ensure that clear and precise directions to the site can be provided

12. Report the incident Alert co-workers Remain calm Show respect Focus on problem Workplace Violence: Know What to do

13. Bulletin Boards Safety Supervisors Safety Committee Hazardous Materials or Material Safety Data Sheet Where to get Safety Information

14. Identify Safety Hazards Keep your eyes open for safety hazards Fix what you can Report what you can’t fix Suggest ideas for safety improvement

15. Slip, Trip, and Fall Hazards Power cords, ropes, hoses across floors & walkways Open pits, tanks, vats, & ditches Clutter in walkways Open-sided floors and platforms Wet Floors

16. Ladder Safety Ladders must be kept in a safe condition – DO – Keep the area around the top and bottom of a ladder clear Ensure rungs, cleats, and steps are level and uniformly spaced Ensure rungs are spaced 10 to 14 inches apart Keep ladders free from slipping hazards

17. General Ladder Requirements Use ladders only for their designed purpose – DON’T – Tie ladders together to make longer sections, unless designed for such use Use single rail ladders Load ladders beyond the maximum load for which they were built, nor beyond the manufacturer’s rated capacity

18. Mobile Scaffolding Plumb, level and squared Braced to prevent collapse Casters and wheels locked to prevent movement while in a stationary position Platforms must not extend beyond the base supports of the scaffold, unless stability is ensured

19. Mobile Scaffolding Not allowed to ride on scaffolds unless the following exist Surface on which scaffold is being moved is within 3 degrees of level, and free of pits, holes and obstructions Height to base width ratio during movement is 2:1 or less Outrigger frames, when used, are installed on both sides of the scaffold When power systems are used, the propelling force is:  Applied directly to the wheels Does not produce a speed in excess of 1 foot per second No employee is on any part of the scaffold that extends beyond the wheels, casters, or other supports

20. Tool Safety Maintain regularly Use right tool for the job Inspect before use Operate according to manufacturers’ instructions Use the right personal protective equipment (PPE) Use guards

21. Hand Tool Hazard Hazards are usually caused by misuse and improper maintenance Do not use impact tools (chisels and wedges) when heads have mushroomed tools with loose, cracked or splintered handles a screwdriver as a chisel tools with taped handles – they may be hiding cracks

22. Power Tools Safety Must be fitted with guards and safety switches Extremely hazardous when used improperly Different types, determined by their power source: Electric Pneumatic Liquid fuel Hydraulic Powder-actuated

23. Power Tool Safety Disconnect tools when not in use, before servicing and cleaning, and when changing accessories Keep people not involved with the work away from the work Secure work with clamps or a vise, freeing both hands to operate the tool Don’t hold the switch button while carrying a plugged-in tool Keep tools sharp and clean Consider what you wear – loose clothing and jewelry can get caught in moving parts Remove damaged electric tools & tag them: “Do Not Use”

24. Common Electrical Hazards Electrical wires and equipment Materials Office equipment and supplies

25. Good Housekeeping Close drawers and doors Keep clear access to evacuation routes, emergency exits, fire fighting equipment, first aid stations, and electrical panels Keep walkways and stairwells clear Dispose of trash promptly & properly

26. Match the items on the left with appropriate actions on the right Matching Exercise Tool & Ladder Safety Stay Informed Good Housekeeping Identify Hazards Prevent Violence Must be maintained in good condition Contact a safety committee member with safety ideas Show respect to people even if they are upset Keep alert for safety hazards Keep walkways and stairwells clear

27. Your Role in Safety—Any Questions? Any questions about: Your role in safety? On safety when using Tools/Ladders? Where to get safety information? How to identify hazards? How to practice good housekeeping? On mobile Scaffolding safety?

28. Call for professional help (or inform supervisor) Call in-house emergency contact Give emergency first aid Report incident Maintain proper records Cooperate with investigation Accident Response

29. First Aid / CPR Contact trained first-aid providers if injured Use eyewash stations for chemical exposure to eyes First-aid boxes are located near your work area Consult material safety data sheet if exposed to spills or releases Protect against BBPs

30. Fire Response Know the location of fire extinguishers Use the right extinguisher for the job Know how to use extinguisher: P.A.S.S. P ull the pin A im hose at fire base S queeze trigger S weep hose back & forth

31. Emergency Preparedness Warning Systems must: Clearly Notify Employees of the emergency Employees & Contractors must be Trained in the Meaning of the Alarm(s)

32. Evacuation maps shall be posted Employees shall be trained in regards to evacuation routs Employees shall be trained where to assemble after evacuating Emergency Preparedness Evacuation Maps Alternate Assembly Point

33. Any Questions? Fire prevention Fire response Accident response First-aid procedures Evacuation procedures

34. Personnel Protective Equipment Employers must protect employees from hazards such as falling objects, harmful substances, and noise exposures that can cause injury Employers must: Use all feasible engineering and work practice controls to eliminate and reduce hazards Use personal protective equipment (PPE) if the controls don’t eliminate the hazards. PPE is the last level of control!

35. Body Part Protection PPE Examples Eye safety glasses, goggles Face face shields Head hard hats Feet safety shoes Hands and arms gloves Bodies vests Hearing earplugs, earmuffs

36. If employees are required to use PPE, train them: (PPE) Personnel Protective Equipment Training Why it is necessary How it will protect them What are its limitations When and how to wear How to identify signs of wear How to clean and disinfect What is its useful life & how is it disposed

37. 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

38. 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 Back Safety (cont.) Which statements are true about lifting?

39. 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

40. Hazardous Materials Right to know Hazardous materials list Labels Safety Data sheets

41. Ask safety supervisor Report all spills Follow spill or waste disposal requirements Hazardous Materials (cont.)

42. Any Questions? Safe lifting and transporting PPE Tool/Power Tool Safety Hazardous material safety

43. Responsibilities Employer Assess workplace for hazards Provide PPE Determine when to use Provide PPE training for employees and instruction in proper use Employee Use PPE in accordance with training received and other instructions Inspect daily and maintain in a clean and reliable condition

44. Play your role in safety and Emergency Response Look for and report hazards Use common sense Respond safely to emergencies Follow workplace safety procedures Key Points to Remember