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SAFETYMANUAL
SAFETY MANUAL
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Southwest Safety Rules .......................................................................................................................... 52. Administrative Guidelines • OSHAInspectionGuidelines ........................................................................................................... 6 • ImportantPhonenumbers ................................................................................................................ 7 Forms:SafetyComplianceCheckoffSheets ................................................................................... 8 Employee/Student/VisitorInjury/IncidentReport .............................................................. 93. HazardCommunicationProgram • ProgramProvisions .........................................................................................................................11 • MaterialSafetyDataSheets(MSDS) .............................................................................................11 • Labeling .................................................................................................................................... 12 • HousekeepingandWasteHandling ............................................................................................... 13 • Disinfecting .................................................................................................................................... 13 • SpillandCleanupProcedures ........................................................................................................ 13 • DrugsandMedications .................................................................................................................. 14 • Training .................................................................................................................................... 14 • Responsibilities .............................................................................................................................. 14 Forms: TrainingImplementationChecklist .................................................................................. 15 EmployeeTrainingRecord ............................................................................................... 16 ChemicalInventoryReport ............................................................................................... 17 SafetyAuditChecklistsforLaboratoryAreas .................................................................. 18 SafetyAuditChecklistsforNon-LaboratoryAreas .......................................................... 21 IncompatibleChemicalsList ............................................................................................ 244. BloodbornePathogensProgram • ProgramProvisions ........................................................................................................................ 26 • ExposureDetermination/JobClassifications ................................................................................. 26 • UniversalPrecautions .................................................................................................................... 28 • HepatitisBVirus ............................................................................................................................ 28 • HepatitisCVirus ............................................................................................................................ 29 • AIDS/HIV .................................................................................................................................... 29 • MethodsofCompliance ................................................................................................................. 30 • HandProtection ............................................................................................................................. 30 • EyeandFaceProtection ................................................................................................................ 31 • GownsandHeadCoverings .......................................................................................................... 31 • ResuscitationEquipment ............................................................................................................... 31 • ProtectiveClothingDisposal ......................................................................................................... 31 • Handwashing ................................................................................................................................. 31 • Sharps,NeedlesandSharpsContainers ......................................................................................... 32 • Specimens .................................................................................................................................... 32 • Equipment .................................................................................................................................... 32 • PersonalHygiene ........................................................................................................................... 32 • InfectiousWaste ............................................................................................................................. 33
• HepatitisBVaccine ........................................................................................................................ 33 • CommunicationofHazardstoEmployees .................................................................................... 34 • LabelsandSigns ............................................................................................................................ 34 • Training .................................................................................................................................... 34 • Recordkeeping ............................................................................................................................... 35 Forms:ExposureDeterminationForm--EmployeeCategoryI ................................................... 36 ExposureDeterminationForm--EmployeeCategoryII ................................................. 37 ExposureDeterminationForm--EmployeeCategoryIII ................................................ 38 ExposureDeterminationForm--JobClassifications ....................................................... 39 HepatitisBVaccinationInformedRefusal ....................................................................... 40 TrainingImplementationChecklist–BloodbornePathogensStandard (UniversalPrecautions) .............................................................................................. 41 EmployeeTrainingRecord ............................................................................................... 425. EmergencyActionPlan • ResponsibilitiesoftheSafetyOfficer ............................................................................................ 43 • ResponsibilitiesofDepartmentalManagement ............................................................................. 43 • ResponsibilitiesoftheEmployee .................................................................................................. 44 • Fire .................................................................................................................................... 45 • Procedures .................................................................................................................................... 45 • Evacuation .................................................................................................................................... 45 • Training .................................................................................................................................... 45 • Drills .................................................................................................................................... 46 • PossibleFireHazards ..................................................................................................................... 47 • HowtoFightaFire ........................................................................................................................ 48 • Earthquake .................................................................................................................................... 50 • Tornado .................................................................................................................................... 51 • EmergencyEvacuationofPersonswithDisabilities ..................................................................... 52 Forms:FireDrillEvacuationForm ............................................................................................... 54 EmployeeConfirmation .................................................................................................... 556. WorkersCompensation • GeneralPolicy ................................................................................................................................ 56 • NoticeofInjury .............................................................................................................................. 56 • InjuriesNotCovered ...................................................................................................................... 56 • WorkersBenefits ............................................................................................................................ 56 • WorkersCompensationRecordKeeping ....................................................................................... 57 • StateofTennesseeTelephoneNumbersandAddresses ................................................................. 58 Forms: Injury/AccidentReport .................................................................................................... 59 Accident/IncidentInvestigationForm .............................................................................. 617. ContractorSafetyPolicy • ContractorSafetyGuidelines ......................................................................................................... 62 • IAQConsiderationsforOccupiedBuildingsUnderConstruction ................................................ 66 • PedestrianAccessDuringConstructionProjects ........................................................................... 67 Forms: ContractorSafetyAgreementForm .................................................................................. 69
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1. AllEmployees/Studentsshallfamiliarizethemselveswiththelocationandinformationcontained intheMaterialSafetyDataSheets.
2. AllEmployees/StudentsshallfamiliarizethemselveswiththeEmergencyActionPlanandthe locationofthefireexitsandthefireextinguishers.
3. Allwork-relatedaccidentsmustbereportedtotheinjuredemployee’ssupervisorwithin24hours regardlessofwhethertheinjuryrequiresmedicalattention.
4. Eating,drinkingorapplyingcosmeticsareprohibitedinworkareaswherethereisareasonable likelihoodofoccupationalexposure.
5. Employees/StudentsshallwearPersonalProtectiveEquipment(i.e.,safetyglasses,gloves,hearing protection,gowns,etc.)atalltimeswheresafeworkpracticesanddepartmentrulesrequirethem.
6. AllEmployees/Studentsshallfamiliarizethemselveswiththeinformationcontainedinthe BloodbornePathogensProgram.
7. AllEmployees/StudentsshallfamiliarizethemselveswiththeinformationcontainedintheHazard CommunicationProgram.
8. AllEmployees/Studentsmustknowthelocationoftheirdepartmentemergencyshowersandeye wash stations.
9. Newlyhiredemployees,oremployeestransferredtoanewdepartment,willbegivensafety orientationbeforebeginningwork.
10.AllStudentswillbegivensafetyorientationbeforebeginningclassesinsciencelaboratoriesand specificclasses,suchaswelding,wherepossibleexposuremayoccur.
11.Nofoodordrinksshallbestoredinrefrigerators,freezers,shelvesorcabinets,oroncountertopsor benchtopswherebloodorotherpotentiallyinfectiousmaterialsarepresent.
12.Allsharpscontainerswillbereplacedwhentheyare75percentfull.
13.AllSouthwesthallwayswillremainclearforsafeemergencyevacuationifneeded–anydisplaysor setupsthatmayblockpassagewayinanymannerarenotpermitted.Allemergencyevacuationdoors mustremainopenandoperable.
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What to do if an OSHA Inspector arrives at your location:
InspectorsfromOSHAmayarriveatyourfacilityatanytimetoconductasafetyandhealthinspection.Whenthishappens,thefollowingstepsshouldbecarefullyobserved:
1. TheSafetyOfficershouldbeimmediatelyinformedat(901)333-5459or(901)333-4708.
2. NotifythePublicSafetyDepartmentat(901)333-5555.
3. Departmentalleadershipshouldaskforthepropercredentialsandinquireastothereasonfor the visit.
4. Becourteousandcooperativeandmaketheinspectorascomfortableaspossible.
5. Equiptheinspectorwithanynecessarypersonalprotectiveequipment:safetyglasses,gowns, gloves,etc.
6. Theinspectorhastherighttorequestaprivateconferencewithanyemployee.
7. Iftheinspectortakesanysamples–air,material,etc.–besuretotakeduplicatesamples.
8. Ifanyphotographsorvideotapesaretobeshot,asktheofficialtowaituntiltheSafety Officerarrivestoshootduplicatephotographsand/orvideotapes.
9. Alistofalldocumentscopiedbytheinspector–OSHA300,accidentinvestigations,etc.– mustbenotedforfuturereference.
Information you may disclose • Collegenameandlocation • AlistofyourMSDSs • LocationofyourdepartmentSafetymaterials
Information you should not disclose • Purchaseorders • Finances • Personnelfiles • Employeemedicalorfirstaidrecords • Processes • Laboratoryanalyses
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1. SouthwestPublicSafety UnionAvenueCampus:(901)333-5555
MaconCoveCampus:(901)333-4242
2. SouthwestSafetyDepartment (901)333-5459
3. Emergency 911
4. ShelbyCountyHealthDepartment (901)372-7581
5. NationalPoisonHelpHotline 1(800)222-1222
6. MentalHealthCrisisHotline 1(800)809-9957
7. ______________________________________ ____________________________________
8. ______________________________________ ____________________________________
9. ______________________________________ ____________________________________
10. ______________________________________ ____________________________________
11. ______________________________________ ____________________________________
12. ______________________________________ ____________________________________
13. ______________________________________ ____________________________________
IMPORTANT TELEPHONE NUMBERS
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Date___________________ Location ___________________________________________________
NameofPersonCompletingForm________________________________________________________
Hazard Communication
1. AllemployeeshavebeentrainedregardingMaterialSafetyDataSheetcontent.2. AllemployeesknowthelocationofthewrittenHazardCommunicationprogram.3. AllemployeesknowthelocationoftheOSHA-requiredposters.4. Enterdatewhenannualtrainingwasgiven:_______________________
Bloodborne Pathogens Program
1. AllemployeesknowthelocationofthewrittenBloodbornePathogensProgram.2. AllemployeeshavereceivedtheirannualBloodbornePathogensProgramtrainingandunderstandthe principlesofUniversalPrecautions.3. AllemployeesknowthelocationofallPersonalProtectiveEquipment.4. Enterdatewhenannualtrainingwasgiven:_______________________
Emergency Action Plan
1. AllemployeesknowthelocationofthewrittenEmergencyActionPlan.2. AllemployeeshavereceivedtheirOSHAannualtrainingregardingEmergencyResponseand understandtheirroleintheeventofanactualemergency.3. Allemployeesreceiveannualemergencyresponsedrills.4. Enterdatewhenannualtrainingwasgiven:_______________________
SAFETY COMPLIANCE CHECK-OFF SHEET
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Return or fax this form to Public Safety and Health and Safety within 24 hours of incident.
DateofIncident_____________Time____________Location_________________________________
NameofInjuredPerson_________________________________________________________________
SocialSecurity#________________________Dept./Area_____________________________________
Sex o Maleo Female WorkTelephone_______________HomeTelephone________________
Age____________ MaritalStatus o Married o Single
Howdidtheinjuredpersondescribethecauseoftheinjury/disease?Bespecificanddetailed.Whatexactlywasthepersondoingatthetimeofinjury?Ifusingtoolsorhandlingmaterial(s),namethemandexplainwhatthepersonwasdoingwiththem.Pleaseattachanyadditionalcommentsifnecessary.
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Describethenatureoftheinjury/incidentyouobserved.BESPECIFIC.
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EMPLOYEE/STUDENT/VISITORINJURY/INCIDENT REPORT
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WitnesstoInjury/Incident_____________________________WitnessTelephone___________________
WitnessStatement:
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Whenandwherewastheinjuredpersonreferredfortreatment?_________________________________
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Whatdoyouthinkwouldpreventthisincidentfromhappeningagain?____________________________
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Supervisor’ssignature_______________________________________________Date_______________
Dateincidentwasreported:______________________________
Ihavereadtheabovereportandthestatementsaretruetothebestofmyknowledge.
Student/Visitor/Employee Signature _______________________________________________________(Circleone)
Date____________________________
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Purpose
ThepurposeoftheHazardCommunicationProgramistoensurethatallhazardouschemicalsusedintheworkplaceareevaluated,andthatanyhazardsarecommunicatedtoallemployees.Thiscomprehensiveprogram complies with the OSHA guidelines under the Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR1910.1200)andtheEmployeeRighttoKnowAct.
Program Provisions
Programprovisionsinclude: • ListofHazardousMaterials • MaterialSafetyDataSheets(MSDS) • ContainerLabeling • HousekeepingandWasteHandling • Disinfecting • SpillandCleanupProcedures • DrugsandMedications • EmployeeTraining • MaintainingtheProgram
Each department shallmake an inventory of all hazardous chemicals used and forward a copy of thatinventorylisttotheSafetyOfficer,TimTyler,atfaxnumber(901)333-4822.
Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)
Allchemicalmanufacturersand/orimportersmustobtainordevelopMaterialSafetyDataSheetsforeachhazardouschemicaltheyproduceorimport.
AMaterialSafetyDataSheetmustalsobeobtainedandmadeavailabletoeveryemployeewhohasexposureorpotentialexposuretohazardouschemicalsusedintheworkplace.
MaterialSafetyDataSheetswillbeobtainedordevelopedforanyhazardouschemicalproducedinternally,suchascarbonmonoxide.
FornewchemicalsMaterialSafetyDataSheetswillbemadeavailablepriortouse.
MSDSInformationIncludes:1. Chemicalidentity,includingthenamelistedonthelabel,whomakesorsellsitandhowtoreachthem incaseofanemergency
2. Hazardousingredients,includinganysafe-exposurelimits;whetherornottheingredientsareatrade secret;andPermissibleExposureLimit(PEL)withoutdanger,overastandardworkweek
3. Physicalandchemicalcharacteristicsofthechemical,includingvaporpressure,flashpoint,etc.
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4. Fireandexplosionhazarddata,includingboilingpoint,flashpoint,etc.
5. Reactivity,whetherstableorunstable,andreactionstomixingwithothersubstances
6. Healthhazarddata,includingsignsandsymptomsofexposure,targetorgans,routesofexposure
7. Precautionsforsafehandlinganduse,includinghowtocarefullyhandlethisproductincaseofaspill oraccidentalreleaseofthechemical
8. Controlmeasuresadvisinghowtoprotectoneself,whattypeofprotectiveequipmenttouse,andwhat hygienicpracticestofollow
Filing of MSDSs
TheMaterialSafetyDataSheetsarefiledbyroomlocationandaremaintainedbyDepartmentalManagementin a central file location. Indexingby the room location is done for safety reasons. In case offire, forinstance,firefighterswillknowwhatchemicalsareineachlocation.Acopyofthechemicalinventorylistisavailableateachlocation,inadditiontobeingfiledinthecentralMSDSfilebytheSafetyOfficer.
Labeling
Allcontainersthatcontainhazardousmaterialswillbelabeled.Allemployeeswillreportunlabeledcon-tainers to:
Name: TimTyler JobTitle: SafetyOfficer
DepartmentalManagementisresponsibleformonitoringallcontainersintheirdepartment,makingsureanynewproducts are labeled, andwill update thehazardous chemical substance list, ensuring that theMSDSisactuallyinthefacilitybeforereleasingtheproductforuse: • Chemicalsthatarenotintheoriginalcontainerrequirelabels(exceptmaterialsforimmediate use) • Alabelmustbeaffixedtotheoutsideofthecontainerandclearlynotethefollowingitems (examplesareillustrated):
TheBrandNameoftheMaterial_____________________________________________________CidexTheChemicalIdentity_____________________________________________________GlutaraldehydeTheNameoftheManufacturer____________________________________________Johnson&JohnsonAddress________________________________________________________________Cleveland,OhioTelephone_______________________________________________________________(800)698-9898Hazardsassociatedwithitsuse_______________Vapors,Dangertolungs,LiquidscancauseblindnessTargetorgansaffected_________________________________________________________Lungs,Eyes
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Housekeeping and Waste Handling
Ifanobstructionexiststhatmaypresentaphysicaldangertoemployees,suchasaprojectingpipe,duct,orstumblingdanger,itmustberelocatedoratleastlabeledwithawarningofthephysicaldangerandacautionarystatement.
Containersforbiohazard(infectious)wastesmustbemarkedwiththeINTERNATIONALBIOHAZARDsymbol.Thecontainersmustbelinedwithredbags.
Wastesmustbesegregatedintoinfectiousandnoninfectious(general)wastes.Bagsforinfectiouswastemustbeofhighquality,lead-proof,andredincolor.Containersmusthavetight-fittinglids.Foot-operatedopeningmechanismsarepreferred.
Tworeceptacles–oneforgeneralwaste,andoneforhazardouswaste–shouldbeprovidedineachroom,ifpossible.Iftwowastesaremixed,thewastesareconsideredinfectious,increasingwastedisposalcosts.
Medicalsuppliesmustbestoredawayfromhousekeepingitemsandunder-sinkareas.
Disinfecting
Low-gradedisinfectants,suchasbleachdiluted1:100,canbeusedtocleangeneralenvironmentandmedicalequipment.Ifagreatdealoforganicmaterialispresent,astrongerdilutionof1:10isrecommendedbyOSHA.Low-costiodophorsandphenolscanbesubstitutedforgeneralcleaning.
Hospital-leveltuberculocidaldisinfectants,includingglutaraldehyde,phenolsandiodophorsareusedforhigh-leveldisinfectingorinvasivemedicalinstruments.
TheCentersforDiseaseControl&Preventionrecommendsthatneedlesandsharpsbedisinfectedasquicklyaspossibleaftertheinfectiousbio-burdenisgenerated.Asharpscontainerwitha28-daydisinfectantisrecommendedformedicaloffices.Itreducesputrescenceanddangerfromneedlestickinfections.
Spill and Clean Up Procedures
Containthespillwithpapertowels;thenusecatlitter,acommercialabsorber,orotherabsorbentdisposablematerialtoabsorbthespill.
Wearutilityglovesforextraprotectionifexamglovesseemtoolight toprotectyoufromacidorothercorrosivematerials.
Consult theMSDSof the spilledmaterial forcleanup instructionsorwarnings. If there ispotential fordangerousfumes,evacuatepeoplefromthearea.Askassistancefromotherstokeeppersonnelaway.Putabsorberontothespilltoconverttheliquidintoamanageablesolidmaterial.
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Drugs and Medications
Certaindrugsdefinedby theFood,DrugandCosmeticsAct are considered tobehazardouschemicalsand,therefore,requireanMSDS,asdodrugsthathavebeenchangedfromtheiroriginalform(suchasbycrushing)priortopatientadministration.
Training
Trainingwillbeprovidedtoallemployeesatthetimeofinitialassignmentforexistinghazards.Additionaltrainingwillbeprovidedwheneveranewhazardisintroducedandwhennewinformationaboutthehazardsofachemicalisdiscovered.Also,annualrefreshertrainingwillbeprovidedasrequired.
HazardCommunicationEmployeeTrainingobjectiveswillincludethefollowing: • LearnhowtoreadandunderstandanMSDS • Identifyhazardouschemicalsintheworkareaandwheretheyarefound • Describewhatdifferentchemicalslooklikeandtheodorofthechemicals • Identifytasksorprocedureswhereanemployeemightbeexposed • Reviewthepurposeofdetectionormonitoringdevices • Learntheactionstobetakenwhenthereisanexposure(first-aid,etc.) • RecognizetheavailabilityofPersonalProtectiveEquipment,includingtype,useandlimitations ofPPE • IdentifythelocationofPersonalProtectiveEquipment • ReviewsampleMSDSandlabels • UsePPEeffectively–don,doff,dispose,etc.
Training Records
Recordswillinclude:Trainingdates,namesofemployees,jobtitles,socialsecuritynumbers,outlineoftraining,andinstructorandtitle.
Responsibilities
Employeeshavetherighttoknowabouthazardouschemicals.Employeesalsohaveresponsibilities:
1. Knowandfollowproperworkpracticeprocedures.
2. Reportallproblemsandhazardstothedepartmentsupervisor.
3. Readandfollowalldirectionsforproperhandlingofchemicals,includingPPE.
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Hazard Communication Standard
ResponsibilitiesofAdministration/SafetyOfficer:
________1. AdministertheTrainingProgram/TestafterHazardCommunicationtraining.
________2. ObtainacopyoftheHazardCommunicationProgramforeachemployee.
________3. RequestaHazardousChemicalSubstanceListforeachworksite.
________4. HelpensureMaterialSafetyDataSheets(MSDS)areobtainedfromthedistributoror manufacturer.
________5. Ensureallunlabeledcontainersarelabeled.
________6. Providecleanupsuppliesforblood,acidandalkalinespills.Labelthem“spillkits”and havethemaccessible.
________7. Checkthephysicallocationforworkhazards.Labelwithwarnings.
________8. Provideinfectiouswastecontainersinappropriatelocations.
________9. ReviewMSDSwithallemployeesforeachpertinentlocation.ReviewnewMSDSwith allpertinentemployeesastheyarereceived.
________10. PrepareEmployeeTrainingandAdministrationRecordsforeachexposedemployee.
TRAINING IMPLEMENTATIONCHECKLIST
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EmployeeName_______________________________________________________________________
NameandAddressofOfficeorDepartment_________________________________________________
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Initial Hazard Communication Training:
• EmployeeattendedHazardCommunicationtraining. __________________________
• EmployeewasinstructedwheretheHazardCommunication ProgramandOSHARegulationsarelocated. ________________________
• Employeewasinstructedaboutspecificchemicalhazardsinthe workplace,includingareviewoftheMSDSofthehazardous chemicals. __________________________
• EmployeereceivedannualretrainingontheHazard CommunicationStandard. __________________________
• Employeereceivedspecialtrainingregardingnewchemical substancehazards,newsafetypolicies,orotherspecifictraining. __________________________
Personconductingthetraining: _____________________________________________
Note:Maintainthisrecordforfiveyears.
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Building ________________________________ Area _______________________________________
Person doing inventory _________________________________________________________________
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DATE:_________________________________ AREA:_________________________________
Lab staff, supervisors, and faculty knowwhere theSouthwestwrittenChemicalHygienePlaniskeptfortheirarea,havereceivedrequiredtraining,knowthenameoftheirsafetychairpersonandhowtocontacttheirdepartment’ssafetychairperson?
Chemical Hygiene for Laboratories Checklist
CompletedCHPawarenesscertificatesareonfileinthedepartments?
WrittenEmergencyProceduresinplaceandunderstoodbythelabstaff?
ArechemicalsNOTstoredonthefloor?Arecontainersofliquidsstoredateyelevelorbelow?
Isglassapparatusthatisunderpressureorvacuumeithertapedorcaged?
Isunobstructedaccessavailable toeyewashesand safety showersavailablefromtheworkstations?
ArePPEandengineeringcontrols,suchasfumehoods,operatingproperly?
Aregascylinderssecured,andareincompatiblegasesstoredseparately?
Are rooms or areas designated for use of SPECIALHEALTHHAZARDSlabeled?
Iseverylaboratorydoorpostedwithnamesandphonenumbersofresponsiblepersonneltobecontactedincaseifemergency?
YES NO N/A
Doesthislocationgeneratehazardouswastes?
Chemical Waste Management Checklist
Are wastes stored in a designated area and segregated according to theircompatibilitiesandphysicalcharacteristics?
ArewastecontainerscorrectlylabeledwiththewordsHAZARDOUSWASTEandwiththecontaineringredients?
Arewastecontainersandwastecollectioncontainerstightlycappedorclosed?
Arecontainersnotleakingandsafefortransportation?
Isthevolumeofwastestoredlessthan50gallonsor1quartofacutelytoxicwaste?(Guidelines-Attachment1)
AreMSDSavailableforwastetrade/brandnameproducts?
YES NO N/A
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Areemployeesexposedtobiohazardousagents?(bacteria,fungus,parasites,toxins)
Environmental Health Checklist
HaveemployeesbeenprovidedwithacopyoftheSouthwestSafetyManualandappropriatelytrainedinthehazardsofexposure?
Have employeesbeenmade awareof signs and symptoms associatedwithexposuretoBiohazardsintheirworkarea?Doemployeesunderstandtheprinciplesofsafelabpractices?(PPE,handling,labeling,andstorageofbiohazardousagents)
Doemployeesknowwhattodointheeventofabiohazardousagentexposure,suchasapuncture,cut,splashorinhalation?
Doesthelocationgeneratebiohazardouswastes?
ArepersonnelfamiliarwithPurdue’sInfectiousWasteDisposalProgramandCompletionoftheBio-MaterialsPick-UpandTreatmentCertificationForm?
Arebiohazardouswasteschemicallyorphysicallytreatedandarebiohazardouswasteslabeledandstoredinadesignatedareainappropriatebags?
YES NO N/A
Areemployees exposed tohumanblood,humanbloodproducts,orhumantissue?
Bloodborne Pathogens
Aretheseemployeesgivenannualrequiredbloodbornepathogentraininganddotheyunderstandtheconceptofuniversalprecautions?
Are these employees given the opportunity to receive, at no cost to them,hepatitisBvaccinations?
Arebloodproductsortissuespecimensdisinfected,labeledanddisposedofproperly?
YES NO N/A
COMMENTS OR ISSUES FOR FOLLOW-UP:
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HousekeepingGeneral Safety Checklist
Aretheaislesclearandatleastthreefeetwide?Arestairswelllit?
Arefloorsfreeofoil,grease, liquids,brokenandunevensurfaces,orsharpobjects?
Isalltrashplacedinpropercontainers?Isitdisposedofproperly?(examples:sharps,usedtoner,emptychemicalcontainers,brokenglass)
Arematerialsstoredsotheydon’tstickout,andcan’tfall?
Machinery and EquipmentAremachineguardsinplaceandinuse?
Areelectricalcordsnotfrayedanddooutletsmatch?Areoutletsnotoverloaded?
YES NO N/A
Areladdersingoodconditionandsuitedforthejob?
Personal Protective Clothing and EquipmentHavehazardassessmentsbeencompletedandmadereadilyavailableforthetasks?
IsPPEreadilyavailabletoprotectagainstareahazards?
Have employees been trained on correct use, care, donning and doffing ofPPE,andaretrainingrecordsavailable?
Emergency Protection
Arefireextinguishersunobstructed?
Arethefireexitsunobstructedandidentified?
Arenon-exitdoorsidentified?
Aresprinklerheadsunobstructed?(atleast18”clearancesurroundingthehead)
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IsthewrittencompliancemanualforHazardsCommunicationreadilyavailable?
Hazard Communication for Non-Laboratories Checklist
Doallcontainershavecomplete,legiblelabels?
AreMSDSavailabletoallstaffforallhazardoussubstancesused?
Isachemicalinventorycompleteandup-to-date?
IstheHazardCommunicationposterposted?
YES NO N/A
Areemployeesexposedtobiohazardousagents?(bacteria,fungus,parasites,toxins)
Environmental Health Checklist
HaveemployeesbeenprovidedwithacopyoftheSouthwestSafetyManualandappropriatelytrainedinthehazardsofexposure?
Have employees beenmade aware of signs and symptoms associatedwithexposuretobiohazardsusedintheirworkarea?
Doemployeesunderstandtheprinciplesofsafelabpractices?(PPE,handling,labeling,andstorageofbiohazardousagents)
YES NO N/A
Doemployeesknowwhattodointheeventofabiohazardousagentexposure,suchasapuncture,cut,splashorinhalation?
Doesthelocationgeneratebiohazardouswastes?
DATE_________________________________ AREA_________________________________
Biohazards
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Areemployeesexposedtohumanblood,humanbloodproducts,orhumantissue?
Environmental Health Checklist
Aretheseemployeesgivenannualrequiredbloodbornepathogentraininganddotheyunderstandtheconceptofuniversalprecautions?
Are these employees given the opportunity to receive, at no cost to them,hepatitisBvaccinations?
Arebloodproductsortissuespecimensdisinfected,labeledanddisposedofproperly?
YES NO N/A
Arehumanbloodproductwastematerials (petriplates,needles,glassware,clean-upmaterials)disinfected,labeled,anddisposedofproperly?
Chemical Waste Management
Bloodborne Pathogens
Doesthislocationgeneratehazardouswastes?
Are wastes stored in a designated area and segregated according to theircompatibilitiesandphysicalcharacteristics?(Guidelines–Table1)
ArewastecontainerscorrectlylabeledwiththewordsHAZARDOUSWASTEandwiththecontaineringredients?
Arewastecontainersandwastecollectioncontainerstightlycappedorclosed?
Arecontainersnotleakingandsafefortransportation?
AreMSDSavailableforwastetrade/brandnameproducts?
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HousekeepingGeneral Safety Checklist
Aretheaislesclearandatleastthreefeetwide?Arestairswelllit?
Arefloorsfreeofoil,grease, liquids,brokenandunevensurfaces,orsharpobjects?
Isalltrashplacedinpropercontainers?Isitdisposedofproperly?(examples:sharps,usedtoner,emptychemicalcontainers,brokenglass)
Arematerialsstoredsotheydon’tstickout,andcan’tfall?
Machinery and EquipmentAremachineguardsinplaceandinuse?
Areelectricalcordsnotfrayedanddooutletsmatch?Areoutletsnotover-loaded?
YES NO N/A
Areladdersingoodconditionandsuitedforthejob?
Personal Protective Clothing and EquipmentHavehazardassessmentsbeencompletedandmadereadilyavailableforthetasks?
IsPPEreadilyavailabletoprotectagainstareahazards?
Have employees been trained on correct use, care, donning and doffing ofPPE,andaretrainingrecordsavailable?
Emergency ProtectionArefireextinguishersunobstructed?
Arethefireexitsunobstructedandidentified?
Arenon-exitdoorsidentified?
Aresprinklerheadsunobstructed?(atleast18”clearancesurroundingthehead)
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AIncompatiblewith B Alkaliandalkalineearth WaterCarbides AcidsHydrides HalogenatedorganiccompoundsHydroxides HalogenatingagentsMetals OxidizingagentsOxides Peroxides Azides,inorganic Acids Heavymetalsandtheirsalts Oxidizingagents Cyanides,inorganic Acids Strongbases Nitrates,inorganic Acids Reducingagents Organiccompounds Oxidizingagents•Organicacylhalides Bases Organichydroxyandaminocompounds •Organicanhydrides Bases Organichydroxyandaminocompounds Organichalogencompounds GroupIAandIIAmetals Aluminum Organicnitrocompounds Strongbases
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Oxidizingagents Reducingagents•Chlorates Ammonia,anhydrousand•Chromates aqueous•Chromiumtrioxide Carbon•Dichromates Metals•Halogens Metalhydrides•Hydrogenperoxide Nitrites•Nitricacid Organiccompounds•Nitrates Phosphorous•Perchlorates Silicon•Peroxides Sulfur•Permanganates •Persulfates Reducingagents Oxidizingagents Arsenates Arsenites Phosphorous Selenites Selenates Telluriumsaltsandoxides
Sulfides,inorganic Acids
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Purpose
The purpose of the Bloodborne Pathogens Program is to identify employees who are at high risk forexposure,andadheretosafetyandcontrolmeasurestominimizeoreliminatetheexposuretobloodbornepathogens.TocomplywiththeStandard,SouthwestTennesseeCommunityCollegehasimplementedthisBloodbornePathogensProgram.Theprogramincludes:
• DeterminingtheexposurerisksforSouthwestpersonnel • Assessmentandselectionofpersonalprotectiveequipment • OfferingtheHepatitisBvaccinationatnocosttoallemployeesoccupationallyexposed • Exposurecontrolandpost-exposureprotocols • TrainingforSouthwestpersonnel
Program Provisions
Programprovisionsinclude: • Exposuredetermination/jobclassification • UniversalPrecautions • HepatitisB • HepatitisC • HIV/AIDS • MethodsofCompliance: • Engineeringandworkpracticecontrols • PPE • HousekeepingandDisinfection • HepatitisBVaccine • Post-exposureevaluationandfollow-up • Communicationofhazardstoemployees • Training • Recordkeeping
Exposure Determination/Job Classifications
Exposure risk is established by identifying job classifications and frequency of possible exposure tobloodborne pathogens.ExposureDetermination forms assist in determiningwhich employees have thepotentialtobeexposed.Aformshouldbepreparedoneachemployeeinthedepartmentbythefollowingcategories:
Category I Employees:Tasks involvingexposure toblood,bodyfluids, or tissues. “Allproceduresorotherjob-relatedtasksthatinvolveaninherentpotentialformucousmembraneorskincontactwithblood,bodyfluidsortissues,orapotentialforspillsplashesofthem,areCategoryI tasks.UseofappropriateprotectivemeasuresshouldberequiredforeveryemployeeengagedinCategoryItasks.”Suchemployeesmayinclude,butmaynotbelimitedto,AlliedHealthfields,nursesandlaboratorytechnicians.
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Category II Employees:Taskswhich involve no usual exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues, butemploymentmayrequireperformingunplannedCategoryItasks.“Thenormalworkroutineinvolvesnoexposuretoblood,certainbodyfluidsortissues,butexposureorpotentialexposuremayberequiredasaconditionofemployment.”Forexample,staffwhomay,asapartoftheirduties,helpcleanup,handleinstruments,orsendoutlabworkaregenerallyconsideredCategoryIIemployees.
Category III Employees:Tasksthatinvolvenoexposuretoblood,bodyfluids,ortissues.“Thenormalworkroutineinvolvesnoexposuretoblood,bodyfluids,ortissues.Personswhoperformthesedutiesarenotcalleduponaspartoftheiremploymenttoperformorassistinemergencymedicalcareorfirstaidortobepotentiallyexposedinanyotherway.”
Southwest Tennessee Community College considers Category I and Category II employees to have potential for exposure. These employees will be offered the Hepatitis B vaccine at no charge.
TasksandProceduresWhereOccupationalExposuresMayOccurInclude: • Injectionsandimmunizations • Handlingcontaminatedsharps • Performinglabtestsonbodyfluids • Invasiveprocedures • StartingIVs • Phlebotomy • Minorsurgicalproceduresperformedwithinbiologicallabs • Cleaningupbodyfluidandwoundcare • Handlingcontaminatedlaundry • Handlingboxesorbagsofinfectiouswaste
Ithasbeendeterminedthatthefollowingprocedureshavenoreasonablelikelihoodofoccupationalexposure(wouldbeclassifiedasaCategoryIIIemployee): • Receptionists • HumanResourcepersonnel • Administrativerecordspersonnel • Appointmentpersonnel • Businessandaccountingpersonnel • Otherofficestaffwhohavenocontactwithpotentiallyinfectiousmaterial
StepsinDeterminingExposureControl:1. ReviewtheExposureDeterminationFormwitheachemployee,particularlythoseinmedium-to-high riskexposurelevels.
2. Ensurethatallmajortasksandproceduresdonebyeachemployeearenotedontheform.
3. Studytheformtofindpotentialexposureincidents.
4. Provideprotectionmaterialsandtrainingtotheexposedworkers,determinedbythetypeand frequencyofpossiblebloodbornepathogenexposure.
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5. Maintainalistofalljobclassificationsinwhichemployeesareexposedtobloodbornepathogenson regularbasis.Maintainaseparatelistofjobclassificationswithsomeexposure,andathirdlistofjob classificationsthatareneverexposedtobloodbornepathogens.
Determinationofexposureshallbemadewithoutregardtotheuseofpersonalprotectiveequipment.
Employees who have the potential to be exposed to bloodborne pathogensmust be provided trainingin bloodborne pathogen safety, offered free immunization againstHepatitisB, and provided protectiveequipmentagainstBBP.AnannualPPEhazardassessmentoftasksandexposuredeterminationisrequiredbySouthwest.Achangeinanexposureriskmayaltertheformofprotectionofferedtotheemployee.Forexample:Anofficeassistantnowperformscleanupduty in someEducational laboratories.ThisofficeassistantmayhavebeenaCategoryIIIemployee,butnowhe/sheshouldbeclassifiedasaCategoryIIemployee.
This program is intended to inform the employeesof the contents of theOSHAStandard as it appliestobloodbornepathogens.A bloodborne pathogen is defined as a “pathogenic microorganism that is present in human blood and can cause disease in humans.”Thesepathogensinclude,butarenotlimitedto,HBVandHIV.
Universal Precautions
“UniversalPrecautions”presumethatallbloodandbodyfluidsofallpatientsareconsideredpotentiallyinfected withAIDS (HIV), Hepatitis B virus (HBV), Hepatitis C virus (HCV), and other bloodbornepathogens,andmustbehandledaccordingly.
UniversalPrecautionsappliestootherpotentiallyinfectiousmaterials(OPIM)suchascerebrospinalfluid,synovial fluid, pleural fluid, peritoneal and pericardial fluid, amniotic fluid, vaginal secretions, semen,salivaindentalprocedures,anybodyfluidthatisvisiblycontaminatedwithblood,andallbodyfluidsinsituationswhereitisdifficultorimpossibletodifferentiatebetweenbodyfluids.It does not include feces, nasal secretions, sputum, sweat, tears, urine, saliva, breast milk, and vomitus, unless visible blood is present.
OSHA requires that all employeeswho have the reasonable potential to be exposed to blood or otherpotentially infectiousmaterials in theirworkplace to be trained in bloodborne pathogen safety and beofferedtheHepatitisBvaccine.
Hepatitis B Virus
TheacuteandchronicconsequencesofHepatitisvirus(HBV)infectionaremajorhealthproblemsintheUnitedStates.Thediseaseclaimsanestimated200,000–300,000casesayear.MorethanonemillionpeopleintheUnitedStatesarecarriersofthedisease.IntheUnitedStates,mostinfectionsoccuramongadultsandadolescents.HepatitisBistransmittedtoworkersviabloodandbodyfluidsorinfectedpatients,usuallythroughaccidentalneedlesticksandunprotectedcutsandsores.Otherspecificmodesoftransmissionhavebeen identified, includingsexualcontact,especiallyamonghomosexualmenandpersonswithmultipleheterosexualpartners;parenteraldruguse;householdcontactwithapersonwhohasanacuteinfectionor
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withachroniccarrier.ImmunizationwithHepatitisBvaccineisthemosteffectivemeansofpreventingHBVinfectionanditsconsequences.
Hepatitissymptomsmayincludejaundice,ayellowhuetotheskin,lossofappetite,nausea,andelevatedliverfunctiontests.AIDSandHepatitisdangerscanbepreventedorreducedby: • Usingprotectionagainstbodyfluidsduringat-riskprocedures • Usingdisinfectantstoreducepathogensintheenvironment • Washinghandsafterworkingwith/aroundpotentiallyinfectedmaterial • Usingpunctureresistantsharpscontainersforneedledisposal • Usingsafesyringes
Hepatitis C Virus
HepatitisCmayresultfromexposuretobloodorbodyfluidsthatcontaintheHepatitisCvirus.HepatitisC was traditionally transfusion-related, but persons at increased risk of acquiring Hepatitis C includeintravenousdrugusers,workerswithoccupationalexposuretoblood,andhemodialysispatients.
AIDS/HIV
AIDS(HIV)isnotascontagiousinthehealthcaresettingasHepatitis.ThereisnovaccineforHIVandthereisnocure.Itistransmittedthroughbloodandotherbodyfluids,sohealthcareworkersareexposedtoitduringtheirworkroutine.
OSHA requires that potentially exposed employeesbe trained inAIDSprevention, and are required toprotectthemselvesduringat-riskprocedures.Oncetraininghasbeengiven,andprotectiveequipmentisprovided,theemployeeisresponsibleforprotectinghim/herselffromharm.AIDS(HIV)ismainlyintheblood, semen,andvaginal secretionsofan infectedperson. It is spread throughsexualcontactwithaninfectedpersonbyneedlesharingamongintravenousdrugusers,orlesscommonlyandnowrarely,throughtransfusionsofinfectedbloodorclottingfactor.Itcanalsobetransmittedprenatallyfrommothertounbornchild.
AIDS (HIV) has never been reported to be transmitted through casual contact with a carrier. InstudiesofhundredsofhouseholdswherefamilieshavelivedwithandcaredforAIDSpatients,includingsituationswhereitwasnotknownthatahouseholdmemberwasHIVpositive,noinstancesofnonsexual,non-blood,ornon-perinataltransmissionwerefound,despitethesharingofkitchenandbathroomfacilities,meals,andeatinganddrinkingutensils.IfHIVisnottransmittedinthesesettings,itwouldbelesslikelytooccurinsocialsettings,suchasschoolsandoffices.
SymptomsofAIDS(HIV)infectionarevariedandincludefatigue,fever,nightsweats,weightloss,rashes,mouthsoresorpneumonia.
BecausethereisnovaccinationagainstAIDS(HIV),TheCentersforDiseaseControlrecommendsthatUniversalPrecautionsbeinstitutedinallsettingswherethepotentialforexposureexists.OSHAenforcesthisrequirement.
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Methods of Compliance
EngineeringandWorkPracticeControls: • Sharpscontainers • Splashshields • Self-sheathingneedles • Secondarycontainers • Infectiouswastebags • Transportboxes • Phlebotomytrays • Nofoodordrinkinpotentiallyinfectiousareas • Scheduleprocedureswithsufficienttimetoperformthemaccuratelyandsafely
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)(incompliancewith29CFR1910.132.140):SouthwestTennesseeCommunityCollegeprovidesPersonalProtectiveEquipmentnearalllocationswherethereisexposuretohazardous substances, including physical, chemical, or biological, via inhalation, ingestion, absorption,or other physical contact.Eachdepartment is responsible for providingPersonalProtectiveEquipmentcommensurate with the exposure risks in each area. The use of Personal Protective Equipment is arequirementofOSHAandarequirementofSouthwestTennesseeCommunityCollege.
PPE Hazard Assessment: Each department is required to perform a PPE Hazard Assessment. ThisassessmentismadetodetermineifhazardsthatrequiretheuseofPPEarepresentorlikelytobepresent.Ifhazardsorthelikelihoodofhazardsaredetermined,theappropriatePPEmustbeselectedandapprovedbySouthwest.TheaffectedemployeeswillusetheproperlyfittedPersonalProtectiveEquipmentforprotectionfromexistinghazards.
Training: Employees shall be trained in the use of Personal Protective Equipment andwhen PersonalProtectiveEquipmentisnecessary;whattypeisnecessary;howitistobeworn;andwhatitslimitationsare,aswellasknowitspropercare,maintenance,usefullife,anddisposal.Certifyinwritingthenameofeachemployeetrained,jobtitle,PPEanddateoftraining.AcopyofthetrainingdocumentationshouldbesenttotheSafetyOfficer.
Different Types of PPE
Hand Protection:Theappropriatehandprotectionmustbewornwhenhandsareexposedorhave thepotential for exposure, to hazards such as absorption of harmful substances, blood and other potentialinfectiousmaterials(OPIM),cutsorlacerations,chemicals,temperatureextremes,etc.
Gloves:TwobasicglovetypesareprovidedbySouthwestTennesseeCommunityCollege:
Utility:Stronglatexglovesusedformaintenanceandscrubbingwork.Thesearereusableuntil theypuncture,tear,orcrack. Examination Gloves:Forlaboratoryproceduresnotrequiringsterileglovesandforroutine infectionprevention.
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Afterdonninggloves,examinethemforphysicaldefects.Weargloveswheneveryourhandsmighttouchblood,bodyfluids,orsurfacesthatcouldbecontaminatedbythem.Discardglovesaftereachpatient.Fitglovessotheycoverthecuffofyourclothing,ifpossible,toreducetheareaofskinexposure.
Eye and Face Protection:Eyeandfaceprotectionmustbewornwhentheeyes,nose,ormoutharelikelytobecontaminatedorinjuredfromflyingparticles,acids,orcausticliquids,gasses,orvapors,blood,otherpotentialinfectiousmaterial(OPIM)andotherhazardoussubstances.
Masks, incombinationwithchin length face shields,goggles,or safetyglasseswith solid side shields,should be worn whenever splashed and aerosolization of blood or other potential infectiousmaterials(OPIM)maybegenerated.
Eye,faceoreye-and-facewearmustmeettheminimumrequirementsoftheStandardandprovideadequateprotectionagainstaparticularhazardtowhichanemployeeisexposed.ThisshouldbedeterminedbythePPEHazardAssessment. • Theequipmentshouldbecomfortable,easytocleanandcapableofbeingdisinfected. • Thefitshouldbesnugenoughtoprotectproperlyandstillnotrestrictmovement. • Theequipmentshouldbedurableandkeptcleanandingoodrepair.
PersonsusingcorrectiveeyeglassesmaycomplytoOSHArequirementsbythefollowingtypes: • Gogglesthatfitovercorrectiveglasseswithoutdisturbingtheadjustmentorvision. • Safetyglassesthathavetheopticalcorrectionincorporatedintheprotectivelenses. • Gogglesthathaveapartofcorrectivelensesmountedbehindtheprotectivelenses.
Gowns and Head Coverings:Gownsareprimarilyworntoprotectstreetwearandthearmandneckareasfromcontamination.Gownsmaybechangeddailyunlesstheybecomesoiledorwet.
HeadcoveringsarewornwheneverproceduresinvolvesplashingoraerosolizationofBBPorchemicals.Headcoveringsshouldcoverthehair,ears,andpartsoftheneck.
Resuscitation Equipment: Pocket masks, resuscitation bags, and other equipment are provided bySouthwest,tominimizetheexposuretobodyfluidsincaseofemergencymouth-to-mouthresuscitation.
Protective Clothing Disposal:Linensandreusableprotectiveclothingwhichisheavilysoiledwithbodyfluidsshallbehandledaslittleaspossible.Suchlinensmustbebaggedat thelocationandputintoredleakproof bags. Designated areas or containers should be labeled with the BIOHAZARD SYMBOL.Contaminatedpersonalprotectiveclothingorequipmentisnottobewornorcarriedoutoftheworkarea.
Handwashing:Washhandsregularlywithasoap(preferablyantimicrobial)solution: • Beforegloving • Aftergloving • Afteryourhandshavetouchedapossiblycontaminatedsurface
Priortoperformingmedicalproceduresonapatient,theCenterforDiseaseControlsuggeststheuseofantimicrobialsoaps.
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Sharps, Needles and Sharps Containers:Employeeswillnotbend,recap,orremovecontaminatedneedlesfrom syringes. If recapping is necessary, the one-handed technique should be used. Sharp instruments,needles,andglassslidesshouldbedisposedintosharpscontainers.Thesecontainersmustbeavailableinareasthatgeneratesuchhazardouswaste(i.e.,venipuncture).
Sharpscontainerswill: • bepunctureresistant • belabeledand/orcolorcodedinregardtoitsstandard • beleakproof • bechangedwhen75percentfullatamaximum • bedisposedofentirelyintoinfectiouswastecontainers,andneveremptiedorreused
Sharpscontainersarelocated:
Location ____________________________________________________________________________
Location ____________________________________________________________________________
Specimens:Specimensofblood,bodyfluids,orOPIMwillbeplacedinadesignatedcontainerthatpreventsleakageduringcollection,handling,processing,storing,transporting,orshipping.ThiscontainerwillbelabeledwiththeBIOHAZARDSYMBOLandclosedprior tostoring, transporting,orshipping.Shouldcontaminationoftheprimarycontaineroccur, itmustbeplacedintoasecondcontainerwhichpreventsleakageandisalsolabeledaccordingtotheStandard.
Equipment:Equipmentthatbecomescontaminatedwithblood,bodyfluids,orotherpotentialinfectiousmaterials,mustbeexaminedthoroughlybeforeservicingorshipping.Suchequipment,ifcontaminated,shouldbedecontaminatedwiththeappropriatedisinfectantimmediately,orassoonasfeasible.Theprocessindicatedforanitem(disinfectingorsterilization)willdependonitsintendeduse.
Personal Hygiene:Employeeswillnoteat,drink,smoke,applycosmeticsorlipbalm,orhandlecontactlensesinworkenvironmentswhereriskofexposuremayoccur.
Employeeswillnotplacefoodordrinksinrefrigerators,freezers,shelves,cabinets,oroncountertopsorbenchtopswherebloodorotherpotentiallyinfectiousmaterialsarepresent.
Housekeeping
Theworkingenvironmentmustbekeptcleanandfreeofhealthandsafetyhazards.Allplacesofemployment,passageways,storeroomsandserviceroomsareincludedinthegeneralworkenvironment.
HousekeepingRules: • Cleananddisinfecttheworkenvironmentwithasolutionofatleast1partsodiumhypochlorite (bleach)to100partswater,orequivalentdisinfectant(youmaymix1:10). • CleanexposedequipmentandworksurfacesthathavehadrecentcontactwithbloodorOPIM with1partsodiumhypochlorite(bleach)to10partswater,orequivalentdisinfectant.
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• Sterilizecertainmedicalinstrumentswithapprovedhospitalsterilantsorinautoclaves. • Applyhospitalleveltuberculocidaldisinfectantonbloodspills.Thesedisinfectantsshouldbe madeavailableinallworksettingswherebloodandinfectiousmaterialsarehandled. • PlaceBIOHAZARDlabelsonsharpscontainers,infectiouswastecontainers,refrigeratorsand holdingmediacontainingbloodandotherpotentiallyinfectiousmaterials. • Refreshbleachsolutionseveryday.Oncediluted,bleachsolutionslosetheirdisinfectingstrength rapidly.
Infectious Waste
Materialsthatareconsideredtobeinfectiouswastemustbedisposedofasfollows: • Eachdisposalcontainermustbelabeled,leakproof,andplacedsothatitiseasilyaccessibleto employees. • Allinfectiouswastehauledawaytoincineratorsandlandfillsmustbeplacedinleakproof containerswithredbaginsertsandtightfittingbags. • BagsmustberedandBIOHAZARDlabeled.
Hepatitis B Vaccine
HepatitisBvaccineisofferedtoallemployeeswithhighriskforexposure.Thevaccineisadministeredinathree-doseseriesbeginningwithin10workingdaysofinitialassignmentforallexposedemployees,unlesstheemployeehasalreadyreceivedtheseriesviaothermeans,andhasprovidedhis/herrecordofvaccinationtoSouthwestTennesseeCommunityCollege.
An employee who refuses the Hepatitis B vaccination series must sign the Hepatitis B Vaccine Refusal Form. This is mandatory under the Standard CFR 1910.1030.
Southwest Policy on Seroconversion:SouthwestTennesseeCommunityCollegewilloffertheHepatitisBvaccination, freeofcharge, to thosepersonswhohaveanoccupational risk toHepatitisB.After thetwo-doseseries,bloodshouldbedrawntocheckforseroconversion.If theemployeehasnotreachedaconversionlevel,Southwestwillofferadditionalboostersinanattempttoreachapositiveseroconversion.Ifanemployeedoesnotconvertwithinthisreasonabletimeframeandwishestocontinuehis/herduties,awaivermustbesigned.Theemployeemaywishtocontinuewithadditionalvaccines,butmustpayfortheinoculations.TheserecommendationsarefromtheCenterforDiseaseControlandPrevention.
Post Exposure and Follow-Up:Anoccupationalexposureconsistsofcontactwithblood,tissues,orotherbodyfluidstowhichUniversalPrecautionsapply,includinglaboratoryspecimensthrough: • aneedlestickorcutwithacontaminatedinstrument • mucousmembranes • skin(especiallywhentheexposedskinischapped,abraded,orafflictedwithdermatitis,or contactisprolongedorinvolvesanextensivearea)
AFTER AN EXPOSURE, THE EMPLOYEE SHALL NOTIFY HIS OR HER SUPERVISOR IMMEDIATELY.
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Thesupervisorwillnotify theSafetyOfficer immediately.An Injury/IncidentFormmustbecompletedwithin24hoursandreturnedtotheSafetyOfficer.TheSafetyOfficerwillassistthesupervisorinmedicalfollow-upfortheinjuredemployee.
Ifthesourcepersonisknown,informthesourceoftheincident,obtainconsentforbloodtesting(ifthecurrentstatusisunknown).
Communication of Hazards to Employees
Labels and Signs:ThefollowingmusthaveaBIOHAZARDlabel: • Allcontainersofregulatedwaste • RefrigeratororfreezercontainingbloodorOPIM • Containersusedtostore,transport,orshipbloodorOPIM
Labelsrequiredshallincludethefollowinglegend:
1. Labelsshallbefluorescentorangeororange/redorpredominantlyso,withletteringandsymbolsina contrastingcolor.
2. Labelsshallbeaffixedto,orascloseto,thecontaineraspossible;withstring,wire,adhesive,ora methodwhichpreventstheirlossorunintentionalremoval.
3. Contaminatedequipmentmustalsobelabeledaccordingly.
4. Decontaminatedwastedoesnotrequirelabeling.
Training: 1. Trainingwilloccuratleastannually.
2. Trainingwillbedocumented,including: • Date • Topic • Department • NamesofthoseAttended
AcopyofthetrainingdocumentationwillbesenttotheSafetyOfficer.
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Recordkeeping
• ExposureDeterminationFormsandCategorySheetsaretobekeptforfiveyears.• Trainingrecordsaretobekeptforfiveyears.• Exposurerecordsaretobemaintainedforatleasttheperiodoftheemployee’semploymentplus30 years.• HepatitisBrecords,includinganyrefusalsorconversionwaivers,aretobekeptforfiveyears.
TheserecordsshouldbeforwardedtoandfiledbytheSafetyOfficer.
Bloodborne Pathogen Immunization Process
AllSouthwestTennesseeCommunityCollege,employeeswhoworkinahigh-riskarearelativetoBloodbornePathogensareofferedtheHepatitisBimmunizationseries.Anyemployeerefusingthisimmunizationmustbringproofthattheyhavepreviouslyhadthisimmunizationseriesorsignadeclinationstatement.
IftheemployeeacceptstheHepatitisBimmunizationseriesoffer,theirsupervisorschedulesanappointmentwithaHealthDepartmentnurse.The immunizationseries is startedandwillconsistof threeshotsandpossiblyatiter-drawntoconfirmconversion.
AftersuccessfullycompletingtheHepatitisBimmunizationseriestheemployeeisscheduledforannualBloodbornePathogenTraining.
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To be completed by Departmental Management / Safety Officer
EmployeeName________________________________________SS#___________________________
JobTitle ____________________________________________Date ofHire _____________________
Exposure Potential Tasks:
1. ___________________________________________________________________________________
2. ___________________________________________________________________________________
3. ___________________________________________________________________________________
4. ___________________________________________________________________________________
Ifmorespaceisneeded,pleaseprovideadditionalpage.
Personal Protective Equipment to be Worn:
1. ___________________________________________________________________________________
2. ___________________________________________________________________________________
3. ___________________________________________________________________________________
Category Definition:Tasksinvolvingexposuretoblood,bodyfluidsortissues.“Allproceduresorotherjob-relatedtasksthatinvolveaninherentpotentialformucousmembraneorskincontactwithblood,bodyfluids, or tissues, or a potential for spill or splashes of them, areCategory I tasks.Use of appropriateprotectivemeasuresshouldberequiredforeveryemployeeengagedinCategoryItasks.”Employeeswhofall into this category include, butmay not be limited to, physicians, nurses, physician assistants, andlaboratorytechnicians.
_________________________________________________ __________________________ EmployeeAcknowledgment Date
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To be completed by Departmental Management / Safety Officer
EmployeeName________________________________________SS#___________________________
JobTitle ____________________________________________Date ofHire _____________________
Exposure Potential Tasks:
1. ___________________________________________________________________________________
2. ___________________________________________________________________________________
3. ___________________________________________________________________________________
4. ___________________________________________________________________________________
Ifmorespaceisneeded,pleaseprovideadditionalpage.
Personal Protective Equipment to be Worn:
1. ___________________________________________________________________________________
2. ___________________________________________________________________________________
3. ___________________________________________________________________________________
Category Definition:Tasksthatinvolvenousualexposuretoblood,body,fluidsortissues,butemploymentmay require performing unplanned Category I tasks. “The normal work routine involves no exposureto blood, bodyfluids or tissues, but exposure or potential exposuremay be required as a condition ofemployment.”Forexample:Staffwhomay,aspartoftheirduties,helpcleanup,handleinstruments,orsendoutwork,aregenerallyCategoryIIemployees.
_________________________________________________ __________________________ EmployeeAcknowledgment Date
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To be completed by Departmental Management / Safety Officer
EmployeeName________________________________________SS#___________________________
JobTitle ____________________________________________Date ofHire _____________________
Exposure Potential Tasks:
1. ___________________________________________________________________________________
2. ___________________________________________________________________________________
3. ___________________________________________________________________________________
4. ___________________________________________________________________________________
Ifmorespaceisneeded,pleaseprovideadditionalpage.
Personal Protective Equipment to be Worn:
1. ___________________________________________________________________________________
2. ___________________________________________________________________________________
3. ___________________________________________________________________________________
Category Definition:Tasksthatinvolvenoexposuretoblood,bodyfluids,ortissues.“Thenormalworkroutineinvolvesnoexposuretoblood,bodyfluidsor tissues.Personswhoperformthesedutiesarenotcalleduponaspartoftheiremploymenttoperformorassistinemergencymedicalcareorfirst-aidortobepotentiallyexposedinanyotherway.”
_________________________________________________ __________________________ EmployeeAcknowledgment Date
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To be completed by Departmental Management
Department_____________________________________________________Date_________________
Location_____________________________________________________________________________
Job classifications in which all employees in these job classifications have occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens (Category I Employees).
EXPOSURE DETERMINATION FORMJOB CLASSIFICATIONS
Job classifications in which some employees have occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens (Category II Employees).
Job Classification Tasks and/or Procedures1.2.3.4.5.6.
Job classifications in which employees have no occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens (Category III Employees).
Job Classification Tasks and/or Procedures1.2.3.4.5.6.
Job ClassificationCategory III Employees should not be performing
occupational tasks and/or procedures.1.2.3.4.5.6.
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To be reviewed with the employee by Departmental Management / Safety Officer
______________________________________________ ________________________________EmployeeName Department
_____________________________________________________________________________________Address
_____________________________________________________________________________________City/State/ZIPCode
I, _________________________________________________, am employed by Southwest TennesseeCommunityCollege.SouthwesthasprovidedtrainingtomeregardingtheHepatitisBvaccine.Iunderstandtheeffectivenessof thevaccine, thepossible risksofcontractingHepatitisB in theworkplace,and theimportanceoftakingactivestepstoreducetherisk.IhavebeengiventheopportunitytobevaccinatedwithHepatitisBvaccine,atnochargetomyself.
However,I,ofmyownfreewillandvolition,anddespitetheurgingofSouthwest,haveelectednottobevaccinatedagainstHepatitisB.Ihavepersonalreasonsformakingthedecisionnottobevaccinated.If,inthefuture,IhaveoccupationalexposuretobloodorotherpotentiallyinfectiousmaterialsandIwanttobevaccinatedwithHepatitisBvaccine,Icanreceivethevaccineseriesatnochargetome.
Signature_______________________________________________Date _________________________
_____ IhavepreviouslyreceivedtheHepatitisB(HBV)series.(Attachofficialdocumentation, includingseriesdates)
Signature_______________________________________________ Date_________________________
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Bloodborne Pathogens Standard (“Universal Precautions”)
ResponsibilitiesofDepartmentalManagement/SafetyOfficer
_____1. Determinewhoareprobable“exposedemployees”fromtheExposureIdentificationForm andtheExposureControlPlanguide.
_____2. ArrangeforpotentialexposedemployeestoviewtheBloodbornePathogensvideotape.
_____3. AdministerBBPTrainingTestandfileaftercompletionofTraining.
_____4. ProvideacopyoftheBloodbornePathogensProgramforeachemployeetoread.
_____5. DeterminefromtheExposureIdentificationFormwhichemployeeshaveactualoccupational exposure.
_____6. Provideprotectiveclothingandequipmentatkeylocationstoexposedpersonnel.
_____7. OfferHepatitisBimmunizationstoeachexposedworker.
_____8. Prepare/Procuredisinfectingsolutionsandspillkitsforclean-uptasks.
_____9. PlaceBIOHAZARDLabelsonappropriatecontainersandsites.
_____10. Reviewsafetyequipmentinstructionsandlocationofprotectiveclothingwithworkers.
_____11. PrepareEmployeeTrainingandAdministrationRecordsforeachexposedemployee.Keep theminaconfidentialarea.ForwardacopytotheSafetyOfficer.
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EmployeeName_______________________________________________________________________
NameandAddressofOfficeorDepartment_________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
———DateProvided———Initial Hazard Communication Training:
• EmployeeattendedHazardCommunicationtraining. __________________________
• EmployeewasinstructedwheretheHazardCommunication ProgramandOSHARegulationsarelocated. __________________________
• Employeewasinstructedaboutspecificchemicalhazardsinthe workplace,includingareviewoftheMSDSofthehazardous chemicals. __________________________
• EmployeereceivedannualretrainingontheHazardCommunication Standard. __________________________
• Employeereceivedspecialtrainingregardingnewchemical substancehazards,newsafetypolicies,orotherspecifictraining. __________________________
Personconductingthetraining:
__________________________________________
Note: Maintain this record for five years.
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Purpose
ThepurposeoftheEmergencyActionPlanistoestablishandimplementprocedurestoensurethesafetyofemployeesduringafireand/orotheremergencies.ThisplanworksinconjunctionwithSouthwest’sRAPIDREACTIONPLANinthissection.
Responsibilities of the Safety Officer
1. LeadtheexecutionanddevelopmentoftheEmergencyActionPlan.
2. Advisecollegeleadershipinthecoordinationofemergencypreparedness.
3. Investigateallreportsandemergencies.
4. Cooperatewithandassistoutsideagencypersonnelonallsurveytoursandinspections.
5. InconjunctionwithSouthwestPoliceServicesandAdministration,establish,revieworamendany proceduresrelatedtotheEmergencyActionPlan.
Responsibilities of Departmental Administration
1. Provideinitialemergencytrainingofallnewemployees.
2. Planescaperoutesforeachworkarea,includingprimaryandsecondaryescaperoutes.Escaperoutes willbepostedoneachfloorandeachreceptionarea.
3. Appointemployeestoassistinevacuationprocedures.
4. Createanemergencyactionplanthatexplainsdutiesofemployeesinemergencysituations.
5. Developamethodtoaccountforallemployeesinthedepartment(post-evacuation)andincludea designatedareaforallemployeestoassemble.
6. Listnamesofpersonstocontactforfurtherinformation.
7. Actascoordinatorforanyemergencysituationinhis/herarea.
8. Maintainanup-to-daterollofallemployeesinhis/herareaandarosterofpersonstrainedinCPR.
9. Maintainfirst-aidkits,flashlights,etc.,forthearea.
10.Keeparosterofemployeedutiestobeperformedduringafire,earthquake,tornado,etc.
11.Completeanyspecifictrainingtechniques,suchasemergencynotificationprocedures,information aboutthebuildingalarmsystem,andevacuationproceduresforthearea.
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12.Maintainalltraininglogsforthearea.
13.ServeasthecommunicationlinkbetweenthedepartmentandtheSafetyOfficerinallmatters concerningemergencypreparedness.
Responsibilities of the Employee
1. BecomefamiliarwithgeneralinformationconcerningSouthwest’sEmergencyActionPlan.Also, eachemployeeshallreadandbecomefamiliarwiththebuildingprotocolforthebuildinghe/she occupies.
2. Initiateemergencyprocedureswhenappropriate.
3. Remainathisorherworkareatoassistemergencypersonnelwhoenterthebuilding,unlessthe buildingisevacuated.
4. Learnthedutiestobeperformedduringanemergency.
5. Learntheappropriateevacuationroutesforhis/herworkarea.
6. Learnthedesignatedassemblypoint,post-evacuation.
Notification:Reportinitialemergenciesbydialing911.NotifyCampusPolice@5555/4242andSouthwest’sSafetyOfficerat(901)333-5459assoonaspossible.Refertotheprotocolforthebuildingyouoccupy.
Medical Treatment:Administerfirstaidasrequired.First-aidmaybeappropriateincertainsituations,butisnotasubstituteforprofessionalmedicalcare.
First-aidmayinclude,butisnotlimitedto: • Establishingandmaintainingairwaystopreventchoking • RescueBreathing • Establishingcirculatoryefforts–CPR,controlbreathing • Treatmentforshock • Coolingthermalburns • Irrigationofeyes/skinfromirritants • Remainingwithpersonuntilfurtherhelparrives(calmandreassure) • Avoidingmovingaseriouslyinjuredpersonunlessthatpersonisindangeroffurtherinjury.
Non-emergencyon-the-jobinjuriesshouldfollowtheWorkersCompensationClaimprocedure.
Forremotefacilities,emergencymedicaltreatmentshouldbedirectedtothenearestmedicalfacility.
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Adisasterresultinginamasscasualtysituation(e.g.,earthquake,tornado,etc.)mayfallunderthedirectionoftheShelbyCountyDisasterPlan.ThiswouldbedeterminedbythefirstrespondingemergencyunitandcoordinatedbyShelbyCounty’sEmergencyManagementAgency(EMA).AllmedicalfacilitiesinShelbyCountywill take part in a countywide disaster. Please refer to theRAPIDREACTIONPLAN in thissection,whichoutlinesspecificEmergencyproceduresandphonenumbers.
Fire
Procedures:Emergencyactionstepstobetakenwhenfireand/orsmokearedetected:
1. Rescueanyoneinimmediatedanger.
2. Remaincalm.Soundthealarm–activatethenearestfirealarmpullstation.
3. Alertothersinyourimmediateareaoftheemergency.Followthenotificationprotocolofthebuilding youarein.NotifyCampusPoliceandtheSafetyOfficerwhenpossible.
4. Neverattempttofightafire,nomatterhowsmall,unlessyouhavebeentrainedintheuseofafire extinguisher.
5. Closedoorsandwindowstopreventthespreadoffireand/orsmoke,butdonotlockdoors.Smoke– notheatorflames–isthebiggestkillerinafire.
6. Turnoffequipmentandfansintheaffectedarea.
7. Bepreparedtoevacuateifsoinstructed.Followtheevacuationprotocolforthebuildingyouarein.
8. Neverre-enteraburningbuildingonceoutside.
9. Workwiththefiredepartmentupontheirarrival.Notifyfiredepartmentpersonnelofanymissing personsaftertheinitialheadcount.
Evacuation:Everydepartmentshalldesignateanassemblypointforgatheringafteranevacuation.Oneperson ineachdepartmentwillbeappointed toconductaheadcount. Ifevacuationofaunitorarea iswarranted,itshouldbecarriedoutinasystematicorder.Theevacuationorderwillvarywithyourspecificareaandproceduresintheprotocol.
Training:Initialtrainingofemployeesinevacuationproceduresshouldtakeplaceatthetimeofhireandatleastannuallythereafter.Additionalarea-specificprotocoltrainingforemployeesshouldtakeplaceatthetime of initial hire and annually thereafter.
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Drills:FiredrillswillbeconductedeitherbythePublicSafetydepartmentorbydepartmentalAdministration.SouthwestTennesseeCommunityCollegewillusetheFireDrillEvaluationFormtodocumentdrilleventsandtocommunicateproblems,whichneedtobecorrected.Itwillbetheresponsibilityofeachdepartmentorfacilitytoensurethattheevaluationsheetforeachareaiscompleted.Reviewthedrillprotocolsforyourbuilding.
NOTE:Rehearsalofthefireplanduringdrillsmustincludefacultyandstudents.
Preparation for Evacuation in Case of Fire
1. Turnalllightson.
2. Whenthefirealarmhassounded,theexitroutesmustbequicklyinspectedtoensuretheyaresafe.
3. Refertotheevacuationmapspostedinyourarea.Iftheprimaryexitissafeandpassable,usethisexit first.
4. Iftheprimaryexitisblockedorunsafe,usethesecondaryexitroute.Makeeveryefforttoclearat leastoneoftheexits.
5. Donotevacuateuntilanorderhasbeengiventoevacuateoranemergencyconditionwarrantsthatan evacuationisnecessary.Itcouldbemoredangeroustoevacuateanareathantoremainwhereyouare.
Evacuation (Ground Level):
1. Whentheorderhasbeengiventoevacuate,begintheactualevacuationprocess.
2. Establishyourprimaryandsecondaryroutesofevacuation.
3. Evacuatepersonsnearesttodangerareafirst.
4. Trytoworkawayfromthedangerarea,ifpossible,movingpersonstowardtheassemblyareaoutside thebuilding.Trynottodeviatefromassignedescaperoutes,ifpossible.
5. Stayatthedesignatedassemblyareauntilfurtherdirected.Neverre-enterthebuildingordangerarea onceoutside.
6. Ifbothexits(primaryandsecondary)areblocked,movetoaroomfurthestawayfromthedanger. Closethedoortotheroom.Takeanobjectandbreakthewindow.Placeablanket,coat,etc.,overthe windowsilltopreventcuts,andthenusethewindowasanescaperoute.
7. Movetothedesignatedassemblyarea.Countandimmediatelyreportanymissingpersonstothe personincharge.Remember:Donotre-enterthebuildinguntilinstructedbyapprovedpersonnel.
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Multilevel Evacuation:
1. Ifyouareinamultilevelfacilityandneedtoevacuate,proceeddownthestairwell,unlessinstructed otherwise.
2. Ifboththeprimaryandsecondaryroutesareblockedandcannotbecleared,gouptothenextfloor.
3. Ifallexitsareblocked,movetoaroomasfarawayfromthedangerareaaspossible.Closethedoor totheroom.Itmaybenecessarytobreakawindow.Removetheglassfromthewindowandplacea blanketorcoatoverthesilltopreventcuts.Donotusethewindowasanexitatthispoint–serious injuryordeathcanresultfromajump.Usetheopenwindowtosignalforassistance.Waitfor emergencyrescuepersonneltoassist.
4. Donotuseelevators.
5. Donotdeviatefromanassignedescaperoute,ifpossible.
6. Onceyouhavereachedthedesignatedassemblyarea,countandimmediatelyreportanymissing personstothepersonincharge.
7. Neverre-enterthebuildingordangerareaonceinside.
Possible fire hazards:
1. Exitways.Donotblockorobstructanyaisles,doorways,orfireescapes.
2. Combustiblewaste.Allcombustiblewasteshouldbeplacedinall-metalcontainerswithtightfitting coversensuringcontainmentifafireshouldoccur.
3. Electricalhazards.Reportpromptlyanyfrayed,brokenoroverheatedextensioncordsorelectrical equipmentwithinthefacility.Donotoperatelightswitches,orconnectordisconnectanyelectrical equipmentwhereanypartofyourbodyisincontactwithmetalfixturesorisinwater.
4. SmokingisprohibitedinallSouthwestbuildingsunlesspostedotherwise.Smokingisnotpermitted inanyclassroomandLabareaandroomsorcompartmentswhereflammableliquid,combustiblegas oroxygenisbeingusedorstored.
5. Electricalheatersandfansarenotpermittedontheproperty,unlessspecificallyapprovedbythe buildingfacilitymanagerortheSafetyOfficer.
6. Holidaylightsandelectricaldecorationsarenotpermittedontheproperty.
7. Candlesorheat-producingunitssuchaspotpourriburnersarenotpermitted.
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How to Fight a Fire
Fighting a Minor Fire:
1. Fightaminorfirebypouringwateronitunlessitsoriginiselectricalorflammableliquid.
2. Inthecaseofatrashfire,donotpickupburningtrashandrunwithit.Thiswillonlyfanthefireand causeittoburnmorerapidly.
3. Staycalm.Donotpanic.Firstalertsomeoneelse.Ifsafetodoso,fightthefirewiththenearest accessiblefireextinguisher.
4. Besurethatthefireisextinguished.Removeburningarticlestoanareawheretheycannotrekindleor causeanyfurtherdamageorconfusion.
5. Assureallpersonnelthateverythingisundercontrolandthatthefirehasbeenextinguished.
6. ReporttheincidenttoPublicSafety,theSafetyOfficerordepartmentmanagement.Advisethatthe firehasbeenextinguished,andrelatethedetails.
7. Recheckthefireareatoseeifitissafetoenter.
8. Donotusethefirealarmifthefireisofaminornature.Keepactivitiesandinformationlocalized.
9. Closealldoorsandwindowsinthefirearea.
10.Sealoffthefireareabyplacingawetblanketundertheroomentrancedoortopreventsmokefrom enteringtherestofthebuilding.
Fighting a Major Fire:Remaincalm.Donotpanic.
1. Shouldamajorfire(onethatisoutofcontrol)bediscoveredoraminorfiregetoutofcontrol, immediatelyactivatethenearestfirealarmpullstationandcall911.
2. Ensurethatevacuationofallemployeesfromthedangerareaisinitiated.Workawayfromthedanger area.
3. Moveawayfromthedangertopreassignedareas.
4. Besurethatallpersonnelareaccountedfor.Reportmissingpersonsimmediately.
5. Closealldoorsandwindowsinroomsastheyareevacuated.
6. Checkexitstoensurethattheyaresafeandusable.Clearanyobstacles.
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7. Turnalllightson.
8. Donotreturntothedangerareaonceawayfromit.
9. Turnoffanyequipmentwithblowerfans(suchasheatingandcoolingsystems)andallunnecessary electricalequipment.
10.Donotletanyonereturntotheareaoncetheyhavebeenevacuated.
Fire Extinguishers
Fireextinguisherscomeinmanyvarieties.Theyarecodedtoprovideinformationastothetypeoffiretheywillextinguish.Thecodeisdeterminedbythetypeoffuelthatisburning(i.e.,wood,gas,etc.).Listedbelowarefivemaintypesofextinguishersandtheiruses:
Class APW:Airpressurizedwater(H2O),usemainlyonwood,paperandtrash.Donotuseonchemicals,grease,electricalwiringorcomputers.
Class ABC:Mono-ammoniumphosphatewithanitrogencarrierandotheringredientstokeepitflowing.Useonpaper,trash,wood,liquidgreases,andelectricalwiring–notforcomputersorradioequipment.
Class DC:DryChemical:basically,bakingsodawithnitrogencarrierandotheringredients.Useforliquidgreasesandelectrical—notforpaper,wood,orcomputers.
Class Halon:Bromochlorodifluormethane,goodforcomputersandelectronicequipment.Alsocanbeusedonpapertrash,wood,andliquidgreases.
Class CO2:CarbonDioxide,goodforchemicals,grease,electricalwiring,andcomputers–butnotforwood,paperortrash.
EACH CLASS OF FIRE EXTINGUISHER SHOULD BE USED ONLY FOR THE KIND OF FIRE FOR WHICH IT IS INTENDED.Usingthewrongfireextinguishercouldmakeafireworse–forexample,usingwater(ClassAPWextinguisher)onagreasefire.
Becomefamiliarwiththetypeoffireextinguishersusedinyourfacility.Mostfireextinguishersworkinasimilarfashion,butthereareexceptions.Readthedirections.Ifyouareusingaliveextinguisher,donotletafiregetbetweenyouandtheexit.
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LearnHowtoPASS(Pull,Aim,SqueezeandSweep.)
PULLthepin.Someunitsrequirethereleaseofalocklatch,pressingapuncturelever,orothermotion.
AIMtheextinguishernozzle(hose)atthebaseofthefire.
SQUEEZEthetrigger.
SWEEPfromsidetosideatthebaseofthefireuntilitgoesout.Shutofftheextinguisher.Watchtoseeifthefirestartsagain(reflashes)andbereadytoreactivatetheextinguisherifnecessary.Foamorwaterextinguishersrequireslightlydifferentaction—readthedirections.
Earthquake
Theactualmovementof thegroundduringanearthquakeisseldomthedirectcauseof injuryordeath.Mostcasualtiesareadirectresultofdamagedbuildingsandotherstructuresthatgeneratefallingobjectsanddebris.
Injuriescanbecausedby: • collapsingroofs,wallsandceilings,andfallinglightfixtures. • overturnedfurniture,fixturesandappliances. • fallenpowerlines. • firesresultingfrombrokengaslines,explosions,etc. • glassfrombrokenwindows. • drastichumanactionsresultingfrompanic.
Procedures During an Earthquake:
1. Remaincalm.Trytoreassureothers.
2. Ifindoors,remainindoors.Itisgenerallysafertostaywhereyouare.Donotdashforanexitbecause stairwaysmaycollapseorbejammedwithpeople.DONOTUSEELEVATORS.
3. Watchforfallingdebris(e.g.,ceiling,plaster,fixtures).Stayclearofhighbookcases,filingcabinets, shelves,andanyotherobjectsthatmayslideorfall.Keepawayfromwindowsandexteriorwalls.
4. Ifpossible,crouchunderasolidobject,suchasatableordesk.
5. Ifyouareinanelevator,stoptheelevatoratthenearestfloor,getoutandtakecover.Iftrappedinan elevator,utilizetheelevatoremergencynotificationdevice.
6. Ifinacrowdedauditorium,donotrushforthedoorway(everyoneelsemayhavethesameidea).In leavingabuilding,chooseyourexitascarefullyaspossible.
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7. Ifoutside,avoidhighbuildings,walls,powerpoles,andotherobjectsthatcouldfall.Ifpossible, movetoanopenareaawayfromallhazards.Ifinanautomobile,stopinthesafestplacepossible, preferablyanopenarea.
Procedures After an Earthquake:
1. Donotusetelephonesforoutsidecallsexceptinemergencies.
2. Bepreparedforadditionalearthquakeshocks,whicharecalled“aftershocks.”Althoughmostofthese aresmallerthanthemainshock,somemaybelargeenoughtocauseadditionaldamage.
3. Checkforinjuries.Donotmoveseriouslyinjuredpersonsunlesstheyareinimmediatedangerof furtherinjury(suchasbuildingcollapse,fire,etc.)Administerfirstaidasrequired.
4. Checkforfiresandfirehazards.
5. Checkutilitylinesforgasleaksordamage.Seethatthegasandelectricityareturnedoffatthemain valvesandswitches,ifnecessary.(Authorizedpersonnelmustdothis.)
6. Beawarethatpoweroutagesmayhaveeliminatedalllighting.Befamiliarwiththelocationofexit stairsandotherescaperoutes.
7. DONOTusematchesorcigarettelightersbecauseofthepossibilityofrupturedgaslinesorother flammablematerialsbeingpresent.
8. Ifevacuationofthebuildingisordered,quicklywalktothenearestexit.Bewareofstructuraldamage andassistboththedisabledandtheinjured.Donotleanorholdontoanythingthatwillnotsupport you.Protectyourselfasyouexitthebuilding.DONOTUSETHEELEVATORS.
9. Donotattempttore-enterabuildingonceyouareoutside.
Tornado
Tornadoesareviolentstormswithwhirlingwindsthatcanreach200-400milesperhour.Thefunnel-shapedcloudmaytravel“ontheground”inapaththatgenerallyrangesfrom200yardstoonemilewide.Thesouth-central,southeastern,andmid-westernpartsoftheUnitedStatesarethemostsusceptibleregionstodevelopthesestorms.
A tornado watchmeans that conditions are favorable for the possible development of a tornado in aspecifiedarea.
A tornado warningmeansthatatornadohasactuallybeensightedintheareaorlocatedonradar.
Tornadoesoccurwithlittleornowarningandtheremaybelittletimetoprepare.
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Procedures: If there isa tornadowatch indicatedby theNationalWeatherService, listen toa radioortelevisionforadditionalupdates.IfthereisatornadowarningindicatedbytheNationalWeatherService,bepreparedtotakeimmediatecoverforprotection.ListenforsirenssoundedbytheEmergencyManagementAgencyduringatornadowarning.Takethefollowingactions:
1. Remaincalmandseekimmediateshelter.
2. Ifinside,movetoaninteriorareaatthebottomofthebuilding.Ifyourbuildingdoesnothavea basement,movetoaninnerareaonthegroundfloorandstayawayfromwindows.
3. Stayawayfromlargeopenareassuchasanatriumorauditorium.Ifoutside,movetoashelter.If thereisnotimetomoveinside,lieflatinthenearestditchorculvertandshieldyourhead.Besureto leavetheditchorculvertafterthetornadohaspassedtoavoidthepossibilityofbeinginjuredina flashflood.
Reviewtheprotocolfor thebuildingyouarecurrentlyoccupying.Checktosee if there isadesignatedshelterinthatbuilding.
Emergency Evacuation of Persons with Disabilities
Purpose: This program establishes procedures for emergency evacuation of persons with disabilitiesfromSouthwestTennesseeCommunityCollegefacilities.TheguidelinessetforthinthisprogramareincompliancewithNFPA101LifeSafetyCode,TheAmericanswithDisabilitiesAct,andANSIA117.1.
Introduction:SouthwestTennesseeCommunityCollegepoliciesandproceduresrequirethatallpersonsinafacilitybetrainedtoevacuatethatfacilityanytimethefirealarmsystemisactivatedoranemergencynecessitates.Personswithdisabilitiesmaynotbeable to evacuateunassisted.Therefore, eachdisabledpersonshouldinformanotherpersonthatassistancemightbenecessaryduringfirealarmactivation.
The Buddy System:A“buddysystem” is thebestplan for theevacuationofpersonswithdisabilities.Tousethebuddysystem,thefacilitystaffwillassignpersonswithdisabilitiesastheir“buddies.”Whenthealarmsounds,thestaffemployeewillnotethelocationofhisorherbuddyandgooutsideandinformemergencypersonnel thataperson in that locationneedsassistance in leavingthebuilding.Emergencypersonnelwillthenenterthebuildingandevacuatethosepersonswithdisabilities.
Evacuation Options: Use these options in conjunction with the buddy system to assure the promptevacuationofanypersonwithadisability:
Horizontal Evacuation:Moveawayfromtheareaofimminentdangertoasafedistance(e.g., anotherwing,oppositeendofthecorridor,oradjoiningbuilding).
Vertical (Stairway) Evacuation:Thosewhoareabletoevacuatewithorwithoutassistancecanuse stairways.Personswhomustusecrutchesorotherdevicesaswalkingaidswillneedtousetheirown discretion,especiallywhenseveralflightsofstairsareinvolved.
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Stay in Place:Unlessdangerisimminent,remaininaroomwithanexteriorwindowandatelephone –closethedoorifpossible.Call911andgiveyourname,locationandthereasonyouarecalling.If thephonelinesfail,thepersoncansignalfromthewindowbywavingaclothorothervisibleobject.
Disability Guidelines:
Mobility Impaired (Wheelchair):Personsusingwheelchairsshouldstayinplaceunlessmovedto anotherareawiththeirbuddyawayfromdanger.Theevacuationbuddyshouldthenproceedtothe evacuationassemblypointoutsidethebuildingandinformemergencypersonnelofthelocationofthe personwiththedisability.
Mobility Impaired (Non-Wheelchair):Personswithdisabilitieswhoareabletowalkindependently maybeabletonegotiatestairsinanemergencysituationwithminorassistance.Thesepeopleneedto beincludedinthe“buddysystem”andassistedifneeded.Theyshouldwaituntilheavytraffichas clearedbeforeattemptingtonavigatestairs.
Hearing Impaired:Southwestbuildingsareequippedwithfirealarmhornsandstrobesthatsound thealarmandflashstrobelights.Thestrobelightsareforhearingimpairedpersons.
Visually Impaired:Thefirealarmhornisforsight-impairedpersons.Thebuddysystemisnecessary toensurethatallvisuallyimpairedpersonsareevacuatedsuccessfully.
Summary:MostSouthwestfacilitydoors,wallsandceilingswereconstructedasfire-ratedunits.Two-waycommunicationisavailable(telephones)andmostroomshavewindows(forfreshairortomakeasignal).Sprinklersystemshavebeeninstalled.Withproperplanningandpractice,personswithdisabilitiescanbeevacuatedsuccessfullyutilizingthepreviouslymentionedprocedures.RefertotheEmergencyEvacuationandtheRapidReactionPlansectionsofthismanualforplanningandpracticingforemergencies.
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Filloutcompletelyandasaccuratelyaspossible.Donotleaveanyspacesblank.Answerwith“N/A”or“Unknown”ifnecessary.
Department_________________________________Supervisor________________________________
Building______________________________________________________Floor__________________
Dateandtimealarmsounded_____________________________________________________________
Didalarmbell/hornfunctionproperly? Yes No
Wasanannouncementheard? Yes No
Didallfiredoorscloseproperly? Yes No
Wasaclearannouncementheard?(AllClear) Yes No
Ifanyanswersweremarked“No,”pleaseexplain____________________________________________
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Pleaseevaluateyourarea’sFirePlanbyansweringthefollowing:
Doallpersonnelknowhowtomanuallyactivatethefirealarmsystem? Yes No
Doallpersonnelknowtheirrolesinthecontainmentofsmokeandfire? Yes No
Doallpersonnelknowtheappropriateescaperoutesandevacuationprocedures? Yes No
Doallpersonnelknowthedesignatedareatoassembleifanevacuationisrequired? Yes No
Whereisyourarea?____________________________________________________________________
Formcompletedby________________________________Title_________________________________
Department___________________________________________Date___________________________
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EMPLOYEE CONFIRMATION
Bysigningthisstatement,IamstatingthatIhavereadandunderstandtheEmergencyActionPlanandtheRapidReactionPlanofSouthwestTennesseeCommunityCollege.IfurtherstatethatIshallutilizemybesteffortstoabidebythesePlans.
__________________________________________________________ ___________________SignatureofEmployee Date
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General Policy
EverySouthwestTennesseeCommunityCollegeemployeeshallbeentitledtoreceivecompensationforpersonalinjury,deathbyaccidentoroccupationaldiseasearisingoutofandinthecourseofemploymentwithSouthwestsubjecttotheworkerscompensationlaw.Noemployeewillbediscriminatedagainstinanywaybecauseofhis/herdecisiontofileaclaimundertheworkerscompensationlaw.
Notice of Injury
Aninjuredemployeemustnotifyhis/hersupervisorimmediatelyupontheoccurrenceofaninjuryorassoonasreasonablypracticable.Anemployeemaylosetherighttoreceiveworkerscompensationifnoticeisnotgivenonatimelybasis.TheInjury/IncidentReportshouldbefilledoutandreturnedtotheSafetyOfficerwithin24hoursof the incident.Acopyof theInjury/IncidentReportshouldbe takento thedesignatedinitialtreatmentfacility.
Injuries Not Covered
Nocompensationshallbeallowedforaninjuryordeathduetoanyofthefollowingreasons:
1. Willfulmisconduct
2. Intentionalself-inflictedinjury
3. Intoxication
4. Willfulfailureorrefusalto: • UsenecessarypersonalprotectiveequipmentorSafetyDevices • Performadutyrequiredbylaw • FollowSouthwestsafetyrulesandprograms
SouthwestTennessee’sworkerscompensationcarrierdetermineswhetherornotanillnessorinjuryarisesoutofandinthecourseofemploymentwithSouthwest.
Workers Benefits
1. Theemployeewillreceiveafullday’spayforthedayonwhichheorsheincurredanaccidentor injuryarisingoutofemployment.
2. Employeeswhoareunabletoworkbecauseofdisabilityarisingoutofemploymentareeligiblefor weeklycompensationandwillbepaidaccordingtostatelaw.Workerscompensationpaymentsare 66percentofregularpay.
3. Thereisaweek’sdelaybeforeemployeesreceivecompensation.Theinjuredemployeemayelectto utilizeaccruedsickordisabilitypayforreimbursementfortheinitialperiodofdisability.
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4. Employeesreceivingworkerscompensationbenefitpaymentsarenoteligibletoalsoreceivesickpay. Anyduplicationofpaymentsmademustbereimbursed.
5. Intheeventtheemployeeelectstouseaccruedsickpayfortheinitialperiodofdisabilityandlater receivesworkerscompensationbenefits,certaintaxliabilitiesareincurredforwhichtheemployeeis responsible.
6. Theemployeemaynotuseaccruedsickleaveforwork-relatedillnessorinjurypasttheseventhday ofdisability,unlesstheinjuryorillnessisdeterminedtobenon-workrelated.
7. Alltimeoffduetowork-relatedinjuriesorillnessmustbenotedontheemployee’stimesheet.Ifthe employeeelectstouseaccruedsickleavefordays2-7,thetimesheetshouldreflectthis.
Medical Payments
Payments for medical attention, including hospitalization, doctors’ fees etc., related to a work-relateddisability,arepaidinaccordancewithstatelaw.
Awards
Ifpartialorpermanentdisabilityresultsfromanaccidentorillnessarisingoutofemployment,afurtherawardmaybemadebytheinsurancecarrierinaccordancewithstatelaw.
Workers Compensation Record Keeping
1. TheOccupationalSafetyandHealthAdministration(OSHA)requiresthatalogbekepttorecordtime missedfromworkandotherinformationrelativetotimelostfromworkduetoemployment-related illnessorinjury.TheSafetyOfficerwillmaintainthislog.
2. Anemployeewhomissesworkduetowork-relatedinjuriesshouldrecordalltimelostinhistime sheet(s)under“Other”andshouldnote,“WorkersCompensationClaim”intheCommentssection.
3. TheOSHAlogwillbepostedduringthemonthofFebruarybytheSafetyOfficertoreflectthe previousyear’sworkerscompensationactivity.
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1. SedgwickCMS–Knoxville P.O.Box14484 Lexington,KY40512-4484 1(800)526-2305(toll-free) (865)583-8310(fax)
2. PrimeHealthNetwork 1(866)348-3887
3. ToFileaNewClaim: 1(866)245-8588(toll-free)
Ifyouhavequestions,calltheTreasuryDepartmentDivisionofClaimsAdministrationat(615)741-2734.
Forgeneralinformation,goto:www.treasury.state.tn.us/wc
State of Tennessee Workers’ Compensation Program
Ifyouhaveanaccidentatwork: • Contactyoursupervisortoreportyourinjury. • ContacttheCallCenterat1(866)245-8588tofileyourclaim. • Ifyouneedmedicaltreatment,calltheState’sAdministration,SegdwickClaimsManagement Services,at1(800)526-2305,orPrimeHealthNetworkat1(866)348-3887,for the name of a provider who is authorized to treat you.
You must choose a provider from the state’s directory for full payment of your bills. If you use an unauthorized provider, you will be responsible for payment of your bills.Ifyouhavequestions,calltheTreasuryDepartmentDivisionofClaimsAdministrationat(615)741-2734.Forgeneralinformation,gotowww.treasury.state.tn.us/wc
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Return or fax this form to the Safety Department within 24 hours of incident.
DateofIncident___________Time__________Location_____________________________________
NameofInjuredEmployee______________________________________________________________
Department________________________________________SocialSecurity#_____________________
Sex____Male____Female WorkPhone_______________HomePhone_________________
DateofBirth_______________________________________MaritalStatus_____Married_____Single
JobTitle_________________________________________Hoursworkedperweek_________________
Howdid the injuredemployeedescribe thecauseof the injury/disease?Bespecificanddetailed.Whatexactlywasthepersondoingatthetimeofinjury?Ifusingtoolsorhandlingmaterial(s),namethemandexplainwhatthepersonwasdoingwiththem.Pleaseattachanyadditionalcommentsifnecessary.
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Describethenatureoftheinjury/diseaseyouobserved.Bespecific.
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WitnesstoInjury/Incident___________________________WitnessPhone________________________
WitnessStatement:
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Whenandwherewastheinjuredpersonreferredfortreatment?_________________________________
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Whatdoyouthinkwouldpreventthisincidentfromhappeningagain?____________________________
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Supervisor’sSignature______________________________________________Date_______________
DateIncidentwasReported______________________________
Ihavereadtheabovereportandthestatementsaretruetothebestofmyknowledge.
EmployeeSignature________________________________________________Date_______________
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The purpose of this report is to help prevent similar incidents from occurring.Complete the report as accurately and thoroughly as possible.
InjuredPerson’sName____________________________________________________Age__________
Occupation_____________________________________________________HireDate______________
Investigationconductedby____________________________________________Date______________
IncidentDate________________________________Time____________________________a.m./p.m.
o Close Call oMinorInjury oMajorInjury oIllness
Wheredidtheaccident/injuryoccur?______________________________________________________
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Howdidtheaccident/injuryhappen?_______________________________________________________
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Describetheinjury:____________________________________________________________________
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Whatdoyourecommendtobedone(orwhathaveyoudone)topreventthistypeofincident?
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Whatunsafeact(s)orcondition(s)contributedtotheincident?__________________________________
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Correctiveaction(s)takenanddate________________________________________________________
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CONTRACTOR SAFETY POLICY
AllpersonnelconductingoperationsonSouthwestTennesseeCommunityCollegepropertiesaremandatedtocomplywithallapplicablelocal,state,andfederalrulesandregulationspertainingtooccupationalhealthandsafetyandtheenvironment.Personsconductingconstructionrelatedactivitiesarerequiredtoreviewandsignthedocumententitled“ContractorSafetyAgreement”prior toworkingonsite.AllcontractorsworkingonsitearesubjecttoinspectionbytheCollege’sDepartmentofEnvironmentalHealthandSafety(EH&S).
Contractor Safety Guidelines
ThisprogramestablishestherequirementswhichshallbeapplicabletoallcontractorswhoperformworkforSouthwestTennesseeCommunityCollege. It is acknowledged that the contractor is responsible forthesafetyofhisindividualemployees,butSouthwestalsorecognizesthatcontractorsafetycaninsomecasesdirectlyaffect its staff, facultyandstudents.ConsequentlySouthwest requiresacontractor safetyagreementtobesignedbyallcontractors.
The objective is to guide contractors to establish andmaintain an accident prevention programwhicheliminatesaccidentstocontractorpersonnelandproperty,andwhicheliminatescontractoraccidentsthatmayaffectSouthwestpersonnelandproperty.
A. SCOPE:ThisprogramshallbeapplicabletoallcontractorswhoperformworkforSouthwest TennesseeCommunityCollege.Theprogramcontainstheminimumsafetyrulesandproceduresfor performanceofworkbythosecontractorsandtheirsubcontractorsasrequiredbySouthwest.
Thecontractorassumesandhasthefullresponsibilityandliabilityforthesafetyofitsagents, servantsandemployeesandforthecomplianceofitssubcontractors.Anythingcontainedhereindoes notrelievethecontractorofsuchresponsibilityorliability.Contractorsunwillingtosecurepersonnel performanceinkeepingwiththeseruleswillnotbeacceptable.
Inadditiontotherulessetforthherein,contractorsmustbecognizantofandcomplywithany applicablefederal,stateandlocallaws.
B. REQUIREMENTS: 1. Training:Thecontractorshallprovidetrainingforitsemployees,andsuchtrainingshallinclude, butnotbelimitedto:
a. Disclosureofpotentiallydangerousconditionsintheworkplace; b. Provideanexplanationofhowtoperformtheworksafely; c. ProvideathoroughdemonstrationastotheproperoperationofPersonalProtective Equipment
AdequateprogramsshouldcomplywiththeOSHAHazardCommunicationStandard,Hearing ConservationStandard,ResourceConservationRecoveryAct,Lockout/Tagoutandother standardsapplicabletothecontractor’swork.
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2. Smoking:SmokingisprohibitedinallSouthwestfacilitieswhether“NoSmoking”signsare postedornot.ConsultwiththeSouthwestprojectsupervisorforauthorizedsmokinglocationsin the area.
3. ReportingAccidents/Injuries:Allaccidentsandinjuriesmustbeimmediatelyreportedtothe contractor’ssupervisorandtheSouthwestprojectsupervisor.TheSouthwestprojectsupervisor willreporttheaccident/injurytothephysicalplantdirectorandEH&S.
4. IntoxicatingBeverages,DrugsandFirearms:Possessionofillegaldrugs,drugparaphernalia, intoxicatingbeverages,firearmsorotherweaponsareunauthorizedandprohibitedonSouthwest property.ContractorsshallremovefromSouthwestpropertyanypersonfoundtobeinpossession ofanyoftheseitemsorundertheinfluenceofalcoholorotherdrugs.
5. Housekeeping:Workareasshallbemaintainedinaneatandorderlymanner.Trash,oilspills,etc., mustbecleanedupassoonaspossible.Aislesandemergencyexitsmustbekeptfreeofmaterials at all times.
6. CompressedGases:Allcylinderscontainingcompressedgasesshallbereturnedtoasuitable storageareaafteruse.Theyshallnotbepermittedtolayabouttheworksite.Protectivecaps shallbeplacedoverthecylindervalveswhennotinuseorwhenbeingtransportedandkeptaway fromheat,fire,moltenmetalorelectricallines.Theyshallnotbetransportedbymobilecranes unlessaspecialcarrier,designedforthatpurposeisused,andshouldbestoredintheupright positionandsecuredtosomestationaryobjectorstructure.
7. HazardousChemicals:MaterialSafetyDataSheets(MSDSs)mustbeavailableforallchemicals usedonthejobsiteandpersonnelworkingatthesitemustbeproperlyinstructedintheiruse. PersonalProtectiveEquipmentoutlinedintheMSDSmustbeprovidedbythecontractorand wornbytheexposedpersonnel.Thecontractorwillberesponsibleforallchemicalsusedand storedonsite.ContainersmustbeproperlylabeledandmanagedtopreventspillageonSouthwest property,includinguseofsecondarycontainment,ifnecessary.Empty,fullorpartiallyfull containersmustbeproperlyclosedatalltimestopreventanyleakage.
8. PersonalProtectiveEquipment(PPE):ThewearingofappropriatePersonalProtectiveEquipment isrequiredonSouthwestpropertyasdesignatedintheOSHAStandards29CFR1910and1926. Thisincludeseyeprotection,headprotection,footprotection,hearingprotection,respiratory protection,handprotectionandotherprotectiveequipmentasdictatedbythehazardstowhichthe personnelareexposed.
9. OverheadWork:Whenworkingoverhead,theareabelowshallberopedofforotherequivalent measuresshallbetakentoprotectworkersontheworksite.Signsreading“Danger-Work Overhead”shallbeconspicuouslypostedaroundthearea.Personnelshallneverpassundera suspendedload.
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10.ScaffoldsorWorkPlatforms:Allscaffoldsorworkplatformsusedforinstallationand maintenanceorremovalofmachineryorequipmentshallbeconstructed,maintainedandusedin compliancewiththeapplicableOSHAStandards29CFR1910and1926.
11.SafetyHarnessesandLifelines:Safetyharnessesandlifelinesshallbeprovidedbythecontractor andwornbyallworkerswhenworkingaboveten(10)feetwhereitisimpracticaltoprovide adequateworkplatformswithhandrailsandtoeboards.Thisshallbeapplicabletoallwork performedfromarticulatingboomequipment.
12.TrenchingandExcavation:Priortobeginninganyexcavations,itshallbedeterminedifany undergroundhazardsexist(gaslines,electricallines,etc.).Whenpersonnelmustenteranytrench greaterthanfive(5)feetindepthorinanylocationwherehazardousgroundmovementcanbe expected(regardlessofdepth),applicablesafetystandardsandregulationsmustbeaddressedby thecontractor(29CFR1910and1926).
13.HotWork:Ifhotwork,whichincludeswelding,cutting,grindingoranyotheractivitythat producesasparkoropenflame,istobeperformedinaSouthwestfacilitythatisoccupiedby students,facultyorstaff,thecontractormustnotifytheEH&S.ThecontractormusthaveaHot WorkPermit.
14.ConfinedSpaceEntry:ThecontractormusthaveaConfinedSpaceEntryProgrampriorto workinginconfinedspaces.Priortoentryintoaconfinedspace,theEH&Smustreviewthe contractor’sConfinedSpaceProgramtoensureitcomplieswiththeOSHAStandardand incorporatesallpotentialhazardsintheassessmentofthespace.Theprojectsupervisormust discloseallhazardandpotentialhazardinformationonaconfinedspacepriortothecontractor enteringthespace.Properatmospherictestingisrequiredpriortoentryintotheconfinedspace.
15.Lockout/Tagout:ThecontractormusthaveaLockout/TagoutProgramwhenevertheproposed workincludesinstallation,repairormaintenanceonequipmentthatcontainsormaycontain hazardousenergy(i.e.,electrical,hydraulic,steam,pressure,etc.).Theprogrammustincludea systemtopreventunauthorizedstart-upoftheequipmentaswellastheeliminationofpotential energybuild-up.Priortobeginningworkontheequipment,thecontractormustcontactthe Projectsupervisorforadditionalinformationregardinglockoutoftheequipmentonwhichthe workistobeperformed.
16.FireProtection:Fireprotectionequipmentislocatedstrategicallythroughoutcampusfacilities. Thisequipmentisforemergencyuseonly.Anyunauthorizeduseofthisequipmentforanyother purposeisforbidden.Itistheresponsibilityofthecontractortoprovidetheirownfireprotection equipmentappropriatefortheworkbeingperformed.Southwest’sfireprotectionequipmentmay beusedtosupplementthecontractor’sequipmentifconditionswarrantandtheuseisapproved bytheprojectsupervisor.AnyuseofSouthwestequipmentmustbereportedtotheproject supervisor.
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17.Asbestos:Duringmaintenanceordestruction/renovationactivitiesofSouthwestfacilities, asbestoshealthhazardsmaybeencountered.Whenthishazardhasbeenidentifiedorsuspected, thecontractorshallfollowadditionalguidelinesasoutlinedbyOSHAStandards(29CFR1910 and1926).UndernocircumstancesshoulddemolitionworkprogressonSouthwestpropertyuntil writtenapprovalisprovidedbytheProjectSupervisor. 18.RegulatedWasteDisposal:Allregulatedwaste–ResourceConservationandRecoveryAct (RCRA)hazardouswaste,ClassI,andIInon-hazardousWaste,asbestos–generatedfromthe demolitionofanySouthwestpropertyshouldbedisposedofincompliancewithanyandall applicablelocal,state,andfederalrulesandregulations.AllRCRAhazardouswastemanifests shouldbeforwardedtotheEH&S.Allothermanifestsanddisposaldocumentsshouldbemade availabletoEH&Suponrequest.
19.StormwaterProtection:Thecontractormustconductactivitiesinamannerthatwillminimize thereleaseofanycontaminantstothestormwaterorsanitarysewers.Whenapplicable,the ContractormustcomplywithpermitrequirementsmandatedundertheStateofTennessee, Memphis,TennesseePollutantDischargeEliminationSystem(TPDES)programortheEPA managedNationalPollutantDischargeEliminationSystem(NPDES). 20.ProtectionoftheGeneralPublic:Thecontractormusttakethenecessarystepstoprotectthe generalpublicfromanyhazardsassociatedwiththeworksiteincluding,butnotlimitedto,trip hazards,fallhazards,fallingobjects,releasesofcontaminantsthatmycontributetopoorindoor airquality(dusts,gasses,etc.).Theprotectionofthegeneralpubliccanbesecuredbyusing controlmethodssuchasbarriers,signagethatindicatesanypotentialhazards,orsecuringthe jobsite.Achecklistentitledisincludedinthisdocument.Thedocumententitled“Pedestrian AccessduringConstructionProjects”providesguidanceonthepropermethodsforensuring
21.IndoorAirQuality(IAQ):Thecontractormusttakethenecessarystepstoensurethattheindoor airqualityforbuildingoccupantsadjacenttoconstructionsitesarenotcompromisedbyfugitive emissions.Achecklistentitled“IAQConsiderationsforOccupiedBuildingsunderConstruction” isincludedinthisdocumenttoaidinimplementingtheproperengineering,oradministrative controlsnecessarytoensurethis.
22.Emergencies:Emergenciesinvolvinganinjury,thereleaseofanyhazardousmaterialstothe environmentoranyquestionsregardingpotentialexposuretoasbestosshallbeimmediately reportedtotheSouthwestprojectsupervisor.AnemergencycalllistforSouthwestsafety personnelisincludedinthisdocumentintheeventthattheprojectmanagercannotbereached.
C. CONTRACTORSAFETYPERFORMANCESURVEY:TheEH&Sdepartmentwillconductroutine surveillanceofconstructionactivities(seeattachedconstructionsafetyinspectionform)primarilyin thoseareasthatmayaffectemployees,studentsandvisitors.Uponcompletionofaroutineinspection, acopyoftheconstructionsafetyinspectionformwillbeforwardedtotheSouthwestProject Supervisor.TheProjectSupervisorshallbetheliaisonforcommunicatingsafetyandhealthconcerns toacontractor.
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INDOOR AIR QUALITY (IAQ)CONSIDERATIONS FOR OCCUPIED
BUILDINGS UNDER CONSTRUCTION
OCCUPANT NOTIFICATIONDescription
Will occupants be notified of upcoming construction activity to include a briefdescriptionoftheworkplanned,precautionstakenforairquality,healtheffectsoflow-levelexposurestoconstructionrelateddustandodors,andgivenanopportunitytovoiceconcerns?Have considerations been made to relocate hypersensitive individuals during thedurationoftheproject?Will renovation work be stopped until potentially significant health issues areresolved?
SCHEDULINGIfpossible,canconstructionactivitybeconductedduringoffhours(eveningsorduringweekends?)
HassourcesubstitutionusinglowerVolitileOrganicCompound(VOC)emittingproductsbeenconsidered?
YES NO
CONTROL MEASURESWhatcontrolmeasureswillbeusedtoensureoccupantsarenotadverselyexposedtoconstructionactivitydustandodors?
(Equipment)Localexhaust
(Equipment)Aircleaning
(Equipment)Coverorsealcontaminants
(Pathway)Depressurizeworkarea
(Pathway)Pressurizeoccupiedspace
(Pathway)Erectbarrierstocontainconstructionarea
(Pathway)Relocatepollutantsources
(HVAC)Supplysideairintakeswillbeblocked
(HVAC)Returnsideairintakeswillbeblocked
(HVAC)Filtrationefficiencywillbeincreased
(Housekeeping)Isthereanestablishedscheduleforcleaningupthesite?
(Housekeeping)Isitrecognizedthatallworkareasmustbedryaspossible?
For construction projects inwhich the duct system has been contaminated duringconstruction or a system with preexisting dust buildup will duct cleaning beconducted?
(checkbelow)
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PEDESTRIAN ACCESS DURINGCONSTRUCTION PROJECTS
Thepurposeofthesestandardsforconstructioninthepublicright-of-wayistoensurepedestriansafetyandaccess.Standardsapplytocontractors,andallothersworkingintheright-of-way.Eachprojectisuniqueandrequiresthoroughreviewtoensurecomplete,safe,usableandaccessiblepathsoftravel.
Maintenance of a Clear and Accessible Pedestrian Corridor
TheContractorshallmaintainanaccessiblecorridorthatprovidesatleastonesafepathoftravelforallpedestriansatalltimesforthedurationoftheproject.Temporaryclosureofdesignatedpedestrianroutesand crossings shall be allowed onlywhen flaggers are present and safely directing pedestrians aroundhazards. • Pedestriancorridorshallbeanominalwidthof6’wheneverfeasible,andshallconformto AmericansWithDisabilitiesActAccessibilityGuidelines.Itshallnotbelessthan48”wideat singlepointofcontactorobstruction. • Accessiblepedestriancorridorshallconnectwithfacilitiesthroughouttheprojectarea. • Equipment,debris,constructionmaterialsorvehiclesshallnotobstructthecorridor. • NoparkedvehiclescanobstructbluecurbparkingspacesunlesspermittedbytheCity.
Temporary Ramps Conforming to Accessibility Standards
TheContractorshallinstallandmaintaintemporaryconcrete,asphaltorwoodrampstoprovideasafepathoftravelformobility-impairedpedestriansatalllocationswhererampshavebeentemporarilyremovedORneededtoroutepedestrians. • Temporaryrampsshallbeconstructedsoinstallationandremovalwillnotdamageexisting pavement,curband/orgutter. • Rampsshallhaveaminimum4’widewalkingsurfaceandaslopenottoexceed8percent. • Rampsshallsnuglymeetexistingsurfaceswithoutgaps.Whenrequiredfordrainageschedule40 PVCpipeminimum2”diametershallbeinstalledthroughramp. • Transitionsbetweenrampsandthestreetsurfaceshallbesmoothsuchthatnolipexistsatthe baseoftheramp. • Sidesofarampshallbeprotectedwherethereisanydrop-off.
Construction of Signposts, Barricades and Fencing
Barricadesthatareimpenetrableshallbeusedtoseparatepedestriansfromhazardsonallsidesofexcavationsthatmaybeexposedtopedestrians.Usematerialsandmethodssuitabletositeconditions.Signsandfencingmaterialshallnotprotrudeintotheclearpathway. • A-framesusedfordefiningpathoftravel(notbarricadingtrenches)shallbeplacedend-to-end withoutspacing,andshallbeconnectedandmaintainedtoensurestabilitytohelpapersonwhois blindnegotiateasafepathwhileusingacane. • CautionTapeshallNOTbeusedbyitselftodelineatethepathoftravelorcreateabarricade. • Fencingmaterialrequiresaminimum3”height,solid,uninterruptedtoe-board. • Signposts,scaffoldingandfencingsupportsshallbeplacedentirelyoutsidethepedestrianpathof travel,andshallbeminimum4’wideand80”highwithoutobstruction. • Constructionbarriersshallbemaintainedinasound,neatandcleancondition.
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Identification of Safe Path of Travel
Ifaportionofthepedestrianwayisreroutedduetoconstruction,thepathoftravelshallbeclearlydefined.TrafficEngineershallreviewanypedestrianaccesslimitationsandsignagenotificationrequirementsforpedestrianswithmobilityorvisionimpairments. • PathsoftravelthatDONOTcontinuetothenextcornerortoasafecrosswalkshallbeclosedto pedestriantraffic.Signsaminimumof36”x36”mustbepostedstatingthesidewalkisclosed anddetourpedestrianstoaccessiblesidewalk. • Pedestrianaccesscorridorsshallbeclearlydelineatedwithconesorbarricades,asapprovedby theEngineer. • Ifacrosswalkisclosed,curbrampsleadingintothatcrosswalkmustbebarricadedinsucha mannerthatwalkwaysthatarenotclosedremainaccessibletouse. • CautionTapeshallNOTbeusedbyitselftodelineatethepathoftravelorcreateabarricade.
Surfacing of Pedestrian Corridors
Duringconstruction,trippinghazardsandbarriersforpeoplewithmobilityimpairmentsmustberemovedtomaintainanaccessiblepedestriancorridor. • Anychangeoflevel,whichexceeds1/4”height,mustbebeveledat45º. • Closedtrenches,temporarypavingsurfaces,walkingsurfaces,steelplates;etc.shallhavea smoothlyfinished,firmwalkingsurfacemadeevenw/surroundingwalkways. • Aisleorloadingareaadjacenttoaparkingspaceispartofthepedestriancorridor.
Restoration of Pedestrian Routes
Afterconstruction,thesiteshallbereturnedtoitsformercondition,ornewconditionasrequired. • Temporaryrampsshallberemovedassoonasconstructionandapprovalofpermanentrampis completed. • Afterworkiscompleted,surfaceofthepedestrianpathshallberestoredfreefromallridges, gaps,bumpsandroughedges. • Constructionthataffectsanyexistingcurbrampshallincludereplacementorrepairofthecurb ramptomeetcurrentCitystandards.
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This agreement must be reviewed and signed by all contractors/subcontractors prior to working atSouthwest.
Contractor Company Name ____________________________________________________________
Assigned Work Locations(s) ____________________________________________________________
Please initial each item.
______1. Allcontractorpersonnelmustwearappropriateworkapparelincludingpersonalprotective equipment,asrequired.
______2. HazardouschemicalsarepresentatSouthwestincertainbuildingsandoperations.Contractor personnelmustfamiliarizethemselveswithcampussafetyproceduresandemergency evacuationplansforthearea(s)theyareworkingin.
______3. NohazardousorflammablechemicalsmaybebroughtonSouthwestpropertywithout approvalfromtheEH&Soffice.MaterialSafetyDataSheetsarerequiredforanychemicals thatarepermittedoncampus.
______4. Possessionofalcohol,illegaldrugsorfirearmsonSouthwestpropertyisprohibited.
______5. Frayedordamagedextensioncords/powercordsarenotpermittedonSouthwestworksites.
______6. Thecontractorisresponsibleformaintaininggoodhousekeepinginandaroundtheirwork area.
______7. Thecontractorwillnotdischargeanychemicals,paints,oils,etc.,substancestoanydrainor SouthwestpropertywithoutapprovalfromSouthwestFacilitiesProjectManagerorthe EH&SOffice.
______8. Anycontractorpersonalorpropertyaccidentsorcasesofjob-relatedinjuries/illnessesmust beimmediatelyreportedtoSouthwestFacilitiesProjectManager.
______9. Contractors/subcontractorsshallknowthelocationofthenearestfireextinguisher,pull stationalarmandfirstaidequipment.Intheeventofafire/emergency,notifythenearest SouthwestemployeeandtheFacilitiesProjectManager.
______10.Contractorsafetymeetingsmustbeheldasneededtocommunicatejob-sitesafety informationforallcontractorsregularlyworkingonSouthwestpropertyforextendedperiods of time.
______11. ContractorworkwillbeperiodicallymonitoredbytheFacilitiesProjectManagerandthe EH&SOfficetoensureadherencetoSouthwestrequirements.
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______12.EmergencyandevacuationproceduresshallbeexplainedtothecontractorbytheFacilities ProjectManagerordesigneepriortobeginningwork.
______13.Contractorswillprovide,ifnecessary,theiremployeesLockout/Tagout,Excavation/ Trenching,andConfinedSpaceEntryTrainingbeforeworkbegins.
Allcontractorsarerequiredtosign,inagreement,thattheyhavereceivedacopyoftheContractorSafetyAgreementFormandhavereadandfullyunderstanditscontents.ThisformmustbekeptonfilebytheFacilitiesProjectManager.
TheundersignedcontractorrepresentsandwarrantsthattheyshallcomplywithallapplicableFederal,StateandLocallaws,regulationsandruleswhileengagedtoperformservicesforSouthwest.Anycontractors/subcontractors who violate these rules may be prohibited from conducting work for Southwest. Thecontractorisalsoresponsibleforensuringthatallemployeesandsubcontractorscomplywiththeserules.
Contractor/Subcontractor/Laborer
_______________________________ ______________________________________ _____________
Assigned Facilities Project Manager
_______________________________ ______________________________________ _____________
Print Name Signature Date
Print Name Signature Date