UCOP February 2010 Safety Meeting Developed by Karen Hsi, UCOP EH&S Student Intern.

UCOP February 2010 Safety Meeting

Developed by Karen Hsi, UCOP EH&S Student Intern

14 Recordable Injuries in 2009• 48% Reduction From 2008• 62% Reduction from 2007• 71.5% Reduction from 2006

Injury LocationsKaiser – 5UC Press – 3Franklin St. – 4Goleta – 1Off-Site- 1



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8 Repetitive Stress Injuries (RSI)• 33% Reduction from 2008

4 Slips, Trips, and Falls• Same as 2008

2 Lifting/Material Handling• 71% Reduction from 2008


Remedy Interactive Program• Complete the Online Training Program

Need a New Invitation? – Go to the UCOP Be Smart About Safety Webpage & Request an Invitation

• Recently Moved-Retake the Online Program Ensure Workstation is Properly Set-Up

• Implement Program Recommendations in a Timely Manner Supervisors are Responsible to Ensure

Recommendations are Implemented



Workstation Ergonomic Evaluation•Recommend Ergonomic Furniture/Equipment

Matching Furniture/Equipment Fund

Adjustable Chair Adjustable Keyboard Monitor Height

• Top of Monitor Slightly Below Eye Level

•Lower for Bifocal Wearers

Monitor Depth–Should Not Lean Forward


Rotate Job Tasks • Changes Your Posture• Micro-Breaks from Repetitive Activities

Stretching Exercises• Pre-Work Stretching Activities • 3 to 5 Minute Stretch Breaks Every Hour

Muscle Stretches and Vision Stretches Get Away From the Computer – Do Not “Surf the

Internet” or Play Computer Games During the Breaks


Stretching Principles

1) Should not be painful

2) Hold for 3-10 seconds depending on the stretch

3) Don’t bounce 4) Breathe



Simple Ergonomic Stretches to Practice at your Workstation!


Stretches Prior to Lifting Lift with Legs, Not the Back Avoid Twisting While Lifting

•Bulging or Herniated Disc Ask for Assistance Use a Cart or Dolly If You Start Leaning Back:

• Load is Too Heavy – Request Assistance

1 to 2 Water Bottle-Related Injuries Every Year at UCOP

Alternatives• Use Smaller Size Water Bottle

5 Gallon Water Bottle – 45 Pounds 3 Gallon Water Bottle – 25 Pounds

• Use the Piped Water/Filter System Eliminate Lifting Hazard Eliminate Spillage of Water on the Floor

Slipping Hazard If Must Change Bottles – Ask for

Help


Avoid Reaching•Back in “Extended” Position Increases

the Risk for Back Injuries Keep the Back Straight Retrieving

Luggage (Golfer’s Lift)•One Foot Planted & Lift the Other Foot

Smaller, Lighter Loads Luggage/Bags with Wheels

•Place Heavy Files in Bags with Wheels


A Few Words From the Safety Gurus...


Footwear on Wet & Slippery Surfaces• Ideal Footwear – Soft Rubber Soles & Heels

with Rubber Cleats• Poor Choice - High Heels or Shoes with Hard,

Smooth-Surfaced Soles Watch Your Steps, Especially:

• Stairs, Elevated Surfaces, Polished Marble Floors, Stepping onto Rugs, & the Elevator Gap (High Heels)

Carpet Threads Which Come Loose – Create a Tripping Hazard



Walking too fast or runningWalking too fast or running

Distractions- Not watching where one is going

Distractions- Not watching where one is going

Behaviors that Lead to Slips, Trips, and Falls

Behaviors that Lead to Slips, Trips, and Falls

Carrying materials which obstruct your view

Carrying materials which obstruct your view

Failure to use handrails on stairs

Failure to use handrails on stairs

UCOP February 2010 Safety Meeting Developed by Karen Hsi, UCOP EH&S Student Intern.

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