NEO Presentation

Bloodborne PathogensWhat are Bloodborne Pathogens?

Bloodborne pathogens are micro-organisms that can cause disease when transmitted from an infected individual to another individual through blood and certain body fluids. They are capable of causing serious illness and death. The most common illnesses are Hepatitis B (HBV) and Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS).

What you should do: Routinely check equipment and decontaminate it prior to use, storage, or

maintenance. Wash your hands after you remove your work gloves, as soon as possible after

skin contact with blood or other potentially infectious materials occurs. Recapping, removing, or bending needles is prohibited unless you can

demonstrate that no alternative is feasible or that such action is required by a specific medical procedure. When recapping, bending, or removing contaminated needles (as required by a medical procedure), this too must be done by mechanical means, such as the use of forceps, or a one-handed technique.

Shearing or breaking contaminated needles is not permitted.

Convenience Store SecurityEmployee Training Define your territory with landscaping, fences and signs discourages outsiders by

defining private space, and it allows you to see intruders. This way, you can tell if people are there to shop or to loiter.

If graffiti shows up on your premises, take a picture of it for the police, and have it removed immediately.

Show that your store is well-managed. Keep the store and parking lot neat, clean, and free of litter. The property and

store are designed for convenience to customers, but do not make it too convenience for criminals.

Limit the number of entrances and exits to the store and the parking lot. Close off some parking lot entrances and doors at night. Install gates, locks, or turnstiles. Surveillance is the use of physical features,

such as electrical and mechanical devices, to maximize visibility. People can be your best form of crime deterrence. Surveillance creates a risk of detection for intruders and makes legitimate users feel safe.

Use lighting both inside and out. Remove signs from windows to provide clear lines of visibility to the cashier. Move displays that block visibility to the cashier from the outside. Remember that people are the best form of surveillance. Be alert to your surroundings and report any problems.

Convenience Store SecurityControlling your cash

One of the most important steps you can take to prevent robbery and reduce losses is by controlling your cash.

Use a drop safe. Post signs stating that the amount of cash on hand is limited. Keep the cash in registers low. Maintain adequate lighting, within and outside

the store, to make the store less appealing to a potential robber because then he is more likely to be seen. We say “he” because over 90% of robberies are by males. Improving visibility is important in preventing robbery in the following ways:

Employees should be able to see their surroundings. People outside the store, including police, should be able to see into the store. Keep windows clear of signs and merchandise. Keep shelving low. Mirrors can help too. Since escape routes are so important to robbers, try to make escape difficult by fencing the property and limiting the number of entrances and exits.

Convenience Store Security Steps to safeguard your employees and customers.

Follow this advice about suspicious behavior in any situations. Take every threat seriously. If something seems wrong, it probably is. Call management to report any suspicious activity, or police when necessary. Watch for suspicious behavior, not suspicious people.

Signs of possibly suspicious behavior: Parking for an unusual length of time in or near the parking lot. Coming into the store, but does not make a purchase. Asking an employee’s nationality. Returning to the store after having been in there earlier. Seeming agitated or raising their voice. Making inflammatory or derogatory remarks. Verbally or physically threatening employees or customers. If a threatening note, sign, message, or recorded message is left at the location, save it and report it to the police.

Hand Tools Remove defective tools from service. When not in use, place tools where they will not create a hazard. Handles of all tools should be smooth, without sharp edges or splinters, and should be firmly attached to the tool. Heads of hammers, sledges, and cold chisels should be dressed or ground as they begin to mushroom or crack. Maintain the cutting edges of tools in a uniformly sharp condition to eliminate the additional hazard resulting from the erratic resistance of the dulled edges. Use heavy leather holsters, guards, or equivalent protection (used for sharp-

edged or sharp-pointed tools) when carried on your person. Use appropriate protective equipment such as gloves, aprons, and leg guards to

protect against accidental cuts. Select the correct tool for the job. When climbing, do not carry tools in your hands other than those assisting climb. Maintain a safe working distance from other workers when using hand tools. Do not throw or drop tools from heights unless warning has been given and the

ground area is clear. Pole pruners, pole saws, and other similar tools should be equipped with wood or

nonmetallic poles. The actuating cord should be of non-conducting material.

Hand Tools When inserting a blade in a bow-saw frame, keep your hands and fingers in the

clear when the tension lever snaps into or against the saw frame. When removing a bow-saw blade from the frame, stay clear of the blade.

Chopping tools are to be swung away from the feet, legs, and body, using the minimum power practical for control. Do not use chopping tools while working aloft.

Chopping tools are not to be driven as wedges or used to drive metal wedges. Cover the bit of injector tools with a shield when not in use. Injectors are to be laid flat on the ground when not in use. Do not carry the injector on your shoulders. Instead carry it by the loop handle on

the downhill side, with the bit properly shielded and facing to the rear. The blade of grub hoes, mattocks and picks are to be tight fitting and wedged so

that it cannot slide down the handle. When swinging grub hoes, mattocks, and picks, have a secure grip and footing. Cant hooks, cant dogs, longs, and carrying bars should be firmly set before

applying pressure. Stand to the rear and uphill when rolling logs. Only wood, plastic, or soft-metal wedges will be used with power saws. Wood-handled chisels should be protected with a ferrule on the striking end. Use wood, rubber or high-impact plastic mauls, sledges, or hammers when striking wood-handled chisels or gouges.

LiftingDon't take a chance on a painful, expensive back injury. Take time to do the job right.

Lifting TechniquesBack injury is the leading lost work time injury in industry, and back injuries are all too common. These injuries are usually painful and can be long lasting and expensive. Here are some suggestions to help avoid back injuries:

Lift only loads you can safely handle. Establish good footing. Do not reach over other objects to lift. Move objects out of the way to get to the

one you want. Bend at your knees as you grasp the object. Keep your back straight. Get a full hand grip. Lift by straightening the legs. Lift with the load close to your body & slowly. When lifting and turning, avoid twisting the body at the waist. Shift the position of the feet. (Reverse the procedure to set the object down.) Get help when load is too heavy. Do not hesitate to ask for additional help.

Musculoskeletal DisordersWorkers suffering from MSDs may experience less strength, less range of motion, loss of muscle function and inability to do tasks.

Common symptoms include: Painful joints, wrists, shoulders, forearms, knees Pain, tingling or numbness in hands or feet Fingers or toes turning white Shooting or stabbing pains in arms or legs Back or neck pain Swelling or inflammation Stiffness Burning sensation

Workplace MSDs are caused by exposure to the following risk factors: Repetition - Doing the same motions over and over again. Forceful Exertions - such as heavy lifting or force to maintain control of tools. Awkward Postures - Posture is the position your body is in and affects muscle

groups that are involved in physical activity. Contact Stress - Pressing the body against a hard or sharp edge can result in

placing too much pressure on nerves, tendons and blood vessels. Vibration - Operating vibrating tools such as sanders, grinders, chippers, routers,

drills, and other saws.

Musculoskeletal DisordersMSDs are injuries and illnesses that affect muscles, nerves, tendons, ligaments, joints or spinal discs.

Common MSDs include: Carpal tunnel syndrome Rotator cuff syndrome De Quervain's disease Trigger finger Sciatica Epicondylitis Tendinitis

Retail & Personal SafetyThis summary of preparedness tips for personal safety on the job is directed to workers involved with customer service, food service, convenience stores, restaurants and the like. Cardinal works for your safety on the job. We need you to work safely as well. Work smart. Follow company rules. Use common sense. Here are some general safety tips.

Personal Safety on the Job When a situation develops, stay calm & avoid confrontation as much as possible. Ensure your place of business has adequate lighting. Ensure entrances and exits are clear of obstructions and are properly locked in

accordance with company policy.Personal Safety coming and going to work Turn on as many lights going to your vehicle as possible. A flashlight is a good

idea. Stay alert when going to work in the morning and when leaving work. Have your

door key ready. Lock your car doors and start your engine as soon as you enter your vehicle. Choose your parking space to accommodate for lighting and easy exit from work. Walk to your car or your work place with an escort if possible. Know what you are going to do in an emergency situation before it happens. Have an emergency road kit in your car in case your car breaks down.

Safety PolicySafety Vision Statement

The personal safety and health of each employee of this organization is of primary importance. The prevention of occupationally induced injuries and illness will be given priority over operations productivity. To the greatest degree possible, Cardinal will strive to provide all mechanical and physical facilities required of Cardinal for personal safety and health in keeping with the highest standards.

Safety Compliance PolicyWorkplace safety is a shared responsibility and requires team effort to achieve. It is company policy for all Cardinal employees to perform assigned work in accordance with established safety and health policies, procedures, and work practices. Compliance with safety and health policies, procedures, and work practices are part of your overall evaluation during the year. Serious and/or recurrent violations of established safety and health policies, procedures, and work practices may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination.

Employer Safety Commitment Provide support for safety from the top level down. Make reasonable effort to correct safety and health concerns. Support training for safety committee members. Talk up the positive effects of safety. Respond to recommendations in a timely manner. Ensure lines of communication are open and non-threatening. Publish safety committee minutes for all employees.

Safety PolicyEmployee Responsibility While employed with Cardinal, wherever the work assignment, safety committee

associates to the best of their ability will: Know how to communicate information to the supervisor and to Cardinal. Know how to safely turn machines off. Know how to read and use on-site Material Safety Data Sheets. Your onsite

supervisor will give you specific training regarding the recognition of hazardous substances and working with hazardous substances.

Practice good workplace safety and health procedure. Wear and maintain appropriate personal protective safety equipment. Safely and properly use and maintain company equipment, tools, and machinery. Immediately report all injuries, occupational illnesses (including symptoms of

chemical exposure) and accidents (including close calls and near misses) to the on-site workplace supervisor and Cardinal 24 hours a day at (800) 772-8797.

Make full use of safeguards; including but not limited to guards, barriers, locks, chains, etc.

Properly follow energy control (lock out/tag out) procedures when trained and authorized to service equipment.

Perform lifting and carrying of objects in a safe manner, using appropriate safe lifting techniques. Do not lift more than is reasonably safe to do so. Lift with your knees bent. Do not lift with your back.

What to do if InjuredObtain injury information Who, What, When, Where, How, Why Does this injury qualify for first aid?

YES: Apply first aid & call your local Cardinal office NO: Then proceed with the following

Call Cardinal immediately Contact your local office After hours - (541) 988-1840 and leave a message Report as “on-the-job injury”

Send the worker to a doctor Get the name of the doctor Call ahead and notify the doctor of the worker’s arrival Give the doctor Cardinal’s phone number

Other important telephone numbers: EMERGENCY: 911 Ambulance: 911