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New Employee Safety

Orientation

Environmental Health & Safety Risk Management

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Restrooms

Emergency Exits

Evacuation Assembly Location

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University Lake Building

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You Are Here

Restrooms

Emergency Exits

Evacuation Assembly Location

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Conservation of our most valuable resource: You New employees at highest risk Injuries happen. Why?

- Untrained workers - Unsafe work procedures - Incorrect or no personal protective

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All new employees must be oriented regarding safety in their workplace

Your responsibilities: – Completing safety training – Reporting injuries and incidents – Understanding your Department Emergency

Action Plan Start the Safety conversation with your Supervisor. Ask about the Hazards in your workplace.

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Be familiar with the following: EHSRMS Services UAA Safety Policies and

Procedures OSHA and You Emergency Action Plans Safety Training Requirements

Injuries and Incidents

Violence in the Workplace

Alcohol and Drug free

Local Hazards

Slips, Trips and Falls

Earthquake Safety

UAA Alerts

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Environmental Health and Safety/Risk Management Support: A non-academic, non-regulatory service supporting a safe and healthy campus environment by providing:

Safety information and counseling Safety training Program assistance Liaison with Regulatory Agencies UAA EH&S Policies and Procedures management Risk Management Support

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Doug Markussen Interim Director/Civil Engineer dsmarkussen@uaa.alaska.edu; 907-786-1335

Maury Riner Chemical Hygiene Officer (CHO) afmer@uaa.alaska.edu; 907-786-1279

Nicholas Dighiera Safety Officer nddighiera@uaa.alaska.edu; 907-786-1178

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http://www.uaa.alaska.edu/ehsrms/

• Go to UAA homepage / A to Z / Letter E / Third from the bottom

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Occupational Safety and Health Administration Agency of the U.S. Department of Labor U.S. Congress passed the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 (the OSH Act); established safe and healthful working conditions The legislation made OSHA’s sole responsibility to provide worker safety and health protection. Alaska also has State OSHA (AKOSH) standards EHSRMS measures compliance with the OSHA and AKOSH standards

YOUR HEALTH IS THE MOST IMPORTANT THING!!!

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What to do in an emergency Building Emergency Plans (BEP) University Of Alaska Emergency Operations Plan

(http://www.uaa.alaska.edu/upd/upload/UAA-Emergency-Operations-Plan-2009-v2-2.pdf)

BEP’s contain specific building information • Building name • Building Safety Coordinator (BSC) name • Occupancy by department • Department coordinator and alternate • Employee accountability and procedures after evacuation • Critical operations found in the building • Medical and rescue duties

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Emergency Equipment List: • Fire Alarms • Portable Fire Extinguishers • Emergency Phones (if any) • Automatic External Defibrillator

(AED) • Emergency Eyewash/Shower Units

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Emergency Equipment List: • Fire Alarms • Portable Fire Extinguishers • Emergency Phones (if any) • Automatic External Defibrillator

(AED) • Emergency Eyewash/Shower Units

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Emergency Equipment List: • Fire Alarms • Portable Fire Extinguishers • Emergency Phones (if any) • Automatic External Defibrillator

(AED) • Emergency Eyewash/Shower Units

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Contains procedures for:

• Emergency notification • Evacuation • Fire prevention • Severe Weather • Hazardous Material spills & reporting • Extended Power Outage • Bomb threats

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Exit immediately upon activation of a fire alarm. It is NOT an option!

Be familiar with evacuation procedure • Identify two exit pathways from your location prior to an emergency

NO elevators If unable to exit, find safe refuge in a stairwell or area with sprinklers Grab your coat if you can Do not reenter until instructed to do so by authorized personnel

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Faculty - Inform students (first week of class): • Everyone must leave for fire alarm • Indicate two exits from the building • Evacuation assembly areas from DEAP • Do not re-enter until “all clear” is given by

authorized personnel

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Many agencies require safety training; 2 reasons: – Establishes the

knowledge to work safely everyday.

– Prevent citations and fines

Some level of training is always required UAA instituted core safety topics for every employee SkillSoft

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Office Safety Hazard Communication Globally Harmonized System Ergonomics Awareness Electrical Safety Awareness Back Safety Slips, Trips, and Falls Emergency Action Plan (Provided by Department)

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Access on EHS website or UA Online – Exception: Department Emergency Action Plan training is provided by your

department/supervisor

Can be completed at own pace Convenience of access from your workplace More information is

listed on handout

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Go to UA Online and Login

Click Employee Employee E-learning Skillsoft Submit

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Click Catalog Learning Programs UAA Safety – Employee Required Training Enroll and Begin

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Certain job task require additional training

Examples include:

Driver Training

Lab Safety

Blood Borne Pathogens

First Aid/CPR

Supervisor Safety Training

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CALL 911 FOR MEDICAL EMERGENCIES!!!

Report all work-related injuries or illnesses to your supervisor

Required paperwork for tracking and incident prevention. Certain Time Critical Reporting

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Workers' Comp, what it is

Brochures and information on same site as Worker’s Comp form

If there are any questions, please contact EHS&RMS.

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Faculty or staff who witness or are informed of an incident involving students, visitors, or volunteers must report the incident to EHS

After hours and/or remote incidents are reported immediately to UPD at 6-1120

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If unsure about how and when to report an injury/incident:

– Contact Supervisor – Contact EHS

Err on the side of Caution!

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Do not confront the violent individual(s)

Call 911, if it is safe to do so

If possible, move to a safe location

Answer law enforcement’s questions

Report all incidences of workplace violence to your supervisor, UPD, and the Human Resources Department

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Board of Regents Policy

Fosters safer workplace

CDL holders’ have specific program

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Layer clothing Cover exposed skin Keep moving Blankets and portable seat/cushion…..Vehicle Survival Gear Drink fluids Avoid alcoholic beverages Know signs of hypothermia Know signs of frostbite

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Prepare for winter Warm-up vehicle, clear off all ice and snow Wear your seatbelt, it’s Alaska Law and UAA Policy Carry survival gear in vehicle Ensure someone knows your travel plans NO TEXTING!!!

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“The leading cause of death during winter storms are transportation accidents.” FEMA Fact Sheet

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Report to UPD Warn others as you leave the area Avoid areas with known wildlife; take alternative routes More information on UPD Website

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Report to UPD Warn others as you leave the area Avoid areas with known wildlife; take alternative routes More information on UPD Website

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Slips/Falls on ice…leading cause of incidents at UAA

Wear appropriate footwear for the season

Consider traction devices

When walking on slippery surfaces:

– Don’t take large steps, shuffle your feet – Keep arms close to the body – If carrying something, carry in front at waist height, close to the body – Be cautious when getting in and out of vehicles – Never jump out of, or down from, your vehicle. Be sure you have good footing as you exit the vehicle

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Contact EHS to get a free set of Spikies Distribution points around Campus Must be fitted to your winter shoes Remote campuses can order ice/snow cleats and get reimbursed through the Loss Prevention Program.

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Indoors – Duck or drop to floor – Get beside something & hold on – Stay put until shaking stops – Stay clear of windows, heavy

furniture, etc – Stay inside

Outdoors – Get into the open – Do not go back inside – Get to higher ground

Driving – Stop if it is safe – Move car as far out of normal

traffic pattern as possible – Stay inside car – Stay away from bridges and

overpasses

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Look for: • Adverse

Weather and Travel Advisories

• Volcano Activity Reports

• Wildfire Smoke Advisories

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Mass email alerts will be expanded soon

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Complete safety training Be alert to hazards Follow department safety guidelines Never operate equipment or use hazardous chemicals

without prior training Wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Report safety concerns to your supervisor immediately! Report all injuries/incidents BE SAFE AT WORK AND AT HOME; 24/7

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Any Questions? Remember:

This slideshow is available online @ EHSRMS ‘ website

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