Special Track Health & Safety Orientation

1. Special Track Health & Safety Orientation By: Chaizong Lor, Safety Coordinator

2. Health & Safety Program Emergency Actions Evacuation Procedures Workplace Safety PPE Hazard Communication Asbestos Ladder Selection-size Ladder Inspection Ladder Set-Up Lockout/Tagout Authorized Employees Affected Employees Device Requirements Accident Reporting Safety Equipment Summary Training Objectives

3. Health & Safety Program • General • Employees are responsible to: • Work safely. • Promote safety, report unsafe conditions, and unsafe acts. • Comply with all safe work practices, rules and regulations. • Recognize hazards in the workplace. • Maintain good housekeeping and no horseplay.

4. Health & Safety Program • General Cont. • Management is responsible for: • Providing safe work conditions. • Continually working to prevent injuries. • Providing safety equipment. • Training.

5. Emergency Actions • Emergency Situations • An emergency is an unforeseen situation that: • Threatens employees, students, staff, faculty, and visitors. • Causes physical or environmental damage. • Follow the evacuation procedures

6. Evacuation Procedures • Fire Hazards: • Rescue people from the immediate area if trained and safe to do so. • Alert all people in the immediate area, activate a verbal evacuation procedure by calling FIRE, FIRE, FIRE. • Call 9-911 to report the smoke or fire. • Close all doors to contain the fire and smoke. • Close all doors on your way out. • Do not lock them except under security-required conditions. • Extinguish small fires if possible. • DO NOT attempt to extinguish large fires.

7. Evacuation Procedures Cont. • Employees should: • Know at least two exits from the building. • Do not use elevators. • Avoid smoke-filled areas. • Be familiar with the evacuation routes posted for the designated area. • Evacuate the building via the nearest exit. • When notified to evacuate, do so in a calm and orderly fashion: • Walk, do not run. • Keep conversation level down. • Assist others in need of assistance.

8. Evacuation Procedures Cont. • Go to the designated area or as instructed during the notification. • Exit the building and move at least 150 feet from the building to allow others to exit the building safely. • Do not leave the assembly point until: • The building coordinator is aware that you have safely exited the building • Do not re-enter the building or immediate area until it is safe to do so.

9. Tonado Warning Tonado Watch Normal Weather Tornado Watch • Conditions are right for a tornado and may present the threat of severe weather. • DO NOT proceed to Tornado Shelters. • Weather information can be obtained via: • Radio • Television • Weather alert Radio • Internet service, etc.

10. Tonado Warning Tonado Watch Normal Weather Tornado Warning • A tornado has been sighted within Eau Claire area. • Eau Claire County Siren System will be activated. • Follow the directions of designated persons. • Proceed to a place designated as a TORNADO SHELTER. • ALL CLEAR will be notified the by FM building Director, Associated Director, Assistant Director, or Safety Coordinator.

11. Workplace Safety • Housekeeping Procedures • Clean regularly and accumulations of flammable materials should be removed or stored in approved fire containers. • Clean up all small spills of flammable and combustible liquids immediately. • Do not leave fires and open flames unattended. • Make sure all exits, aisles, rescue equipment, and fire fighting equipment location are free from obstruction.

12. Workplace Safety Cont. • Good Housekeeping • Good housekeeping habits are an important part of a safe workplace. • To reduce amounts of flammable and combustible materials. • To reduce ignition hazards. • To ensure safe emergency evacuation of occupants. • To allow for quick emergency response. • To reduce slip, trip or fall hazards.

13. Personal Protective Equipment • Head Protection • Hard hats shall be worn in the following situations: • At all locations where hard hat signs are posted. • In areas where there is a potential for injury to the head from impact by flying or falling objects. • When working below other workers who are using tools and materials which could drop. • While using an aerial lift or platform. • When working near overhead high-voltage electrical hazards. • When working on tree/branch cutting operations.

14. PPE Cont. • Eyes and Face Protection • Appropriate eye or face protection (goggles, safety glasses, face shields, & welding helmets) that provide adequate protection shall be used by employees exposed to eye or face hazards from: • Flying particles. • Molten metal. • Liquid chemicals. • Chemical gases or vapors. • Eyes protection should be reasonably comfortable. • Properly fit, no interference with vision. • Use at all locations where safety glasses signs are posted.

15. PPE Cont. • Foot Protection • Employees working in the following classifications must wear Class 75 safety shoes meeting ANSI Z41.1999 standards at all times that they are in pay status. • Automotive Technician • Carpenter • Crafts worker supervisor • Custodian (Project Crew) • Electrician • Facilities Repair Worker • Grounds Crew Chief • Grounds Supervisor • Groundskeeper • HVAC Specialist • Locksmith • Maintenance Mechanic • Mason • Painter • Plumber • Power Plant Operator Senior • Power Plant Operator Assistant • Power Plant Superintendent • Safety Coordinator • Stock Clerk • Storekeeper • Stores Supervisor

16. PPE Cont. • Hand Protection • Wear appropriate gloves to protect hands from exposure to cut abrasions, burns, and skin contact with chemicals that could cause hand injuries. • Choose appropriate type of gloves for a particular application based on performance characteristics of the gloves that consider: • Physical stresses that the hands will be exposed to. • Toxic properties of chemical(s) that the hands will be exposed to. • Duration, frequency, and degree of exposure that the hands will be exposed to hazard. • Comfort.

17. Hazard Communication • Manufacturers must properly label Hazardous Materials (HM) & provide Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for each chemical produced. • Know and prepare for hazards in advance. • Review (SDS): • Physical and Health Hazards. • Exposure signs and symptoms. • Protective measures. • Emergency procedures.

18. Hazard Communication Cont. • Read the label on the product carefully before using it. • Pay particular attention to the "CAUTION" "WARNING" or "DANGER" messages. • Contact immediate supervisor if SDS is missing. • Container must have a label giving: • Identity of the hazardous chemical. • Appropriate hazard warning(s) to include target organ. • A label is not required for portable container used to transfer hazardous chemicals for immediate use.

19. Hazard Communication Cont. • Chemical Storage • Never mix incompatible materials in the same collection container. • Corrosive & flammables must be stored below eyes level. • Unused & outdated materials must be disposed of properly. • Avoid breathing vapors or dust from hazardous chemicals. • Avoid contact with eyes and skin. • Do not smoke, eat, or drink where hazardous chemical is used.

20. Three Major Hazard Groups • PhysicalHazards: • Sources of Risk Includes: • Flammable Liquids/Gases • Explosive • Gases Under Pressure • Oxidizing Solids Flammable Explosive Gas Oxidizers

21. Three Major Hazard Groups • Health Hazards: • Acute orchronichealth effect that may occur in exposed employee. • Acute Toxicity • Skin Corrosion/Irritation • Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation • Carcinogens • Target Organ Systemic Toxicity – Single Exposure and/or Repeated Exposure Health Hazard

22. Three Major Hazard Groups • Environmental Hazards • Acute aquatic Toxicity • Chronic aquatic Toxicity • Bioaccumulation potential • Rapid Degradability Environmental GHS Concerns All these: Will be replaced on Inner packages by:

23. GHS Labels Product Identifier Hazard Pictograms Signal Word Hazard Statements Precautionary Statements Supplier Identifier

24. Asbestos • Definition: • A group of six naturally occurring minerals that can be separated into fibers. • Amosite, Chrysotile, Tremolite, Actinolite, Anthophyllite, and Crocidolite • Fibers DO NOT evaporate into air or dissolve in water. • Asbestos materials are referred to as being either “Friable” or “Non-friable”. • Asbestos Containing Material (ACM) – a material containing greater than 1% asbestos content

25. Common Types of Asbestos Amosite Crocidolite Chrysotile Note: The general use of asbestos is now banned. Blue and Brown Asbestos banned in 1985, white in 1999.

26. Common Types of Asbestos Chrysotile • Known as “White asbestos”it has tiny, fine fibers that are, smooth, flexible, and curly. • It is used in asbestos cement, vinyl floor tiles, insulation materials, oven gloves, etc. • It makes up approximately 90% of asbestos used world-wide.

27. Common Types of Asbestos • Known as “brown asbestos”it has long, brittle, needle-like fibers. • It is used in high-friction application such as brake shoes and clutches. • Its fibers may be 700 times smaller than a human hair. Amosite Human Hair

28. Common Types of Asbestos • Know as “blue asbestos”it is soft, silky, and flexible. It is harder than other asbestos but still flexible and strong. • It was mainly used in thermal lagging and sprayed coating • It has been found in imported insulation board. • Used in wrapping, sheeting, piping and boiler wrap. • It is approximately 10% of the asbestos used in the US. Crocidolite

29. Trapped in Mucous Membranes Lodged in the Lung or Body Tissues Fibers Inhaled Disease can Develop Health Effects of Asbestos • The body cannot break the asbestos fibers down or remove them. • Fibers can become trapped in the mucous membranes of the nose or throat, or pass deep into the lungs. • Once they are lodged in the lung or body tissues, they remain in place where they can cause diseases.

30. Safe Handling of Asbestos • Do not disturb sprayed on materials. • Do not disturb thermal system insulation. • Do not cut or drill transit board or pipe. • Report uncovered friable asbestos to supervisor. • Report damaged asbestos material to supervisor. • Do not enter asbestos abatement area. • Never try to take a sample yourself unless you are licensed to do so. Note: If need more information on Asbestos, visit FM website (www.uwec.edu/facmgt./Index.htm) and click on Asbestos Awareness Training.

31. Ladder Selection – Size • Stepladders – No more than 20 feet high • Ladder Size Maximum Standing Height 4 feet 2 feet 6 feet 4 feet 8 feet 6 feet 10 feet 8 feet 12 feet 10 feet Avoid standing on top two (2) steps

32. Ladder Selection – Size Cont. • Extension Ladders - No more than 60 feet • Normal Length Overlap required • Up to and including 36 3 feet • Over 36, up to and including 48 4 feet • Over 48, up to 60 5 feet Note: Maximum working height – Avoid using the top four (4) rungs.

33. Ladder Inspection • Rungs must be intact and clean, especially free from grease and oil. • Make sure there are no splinters or sharp edges. • See that metal ladders are not dented or bent. • Make sure the hinge spreader works properly. • All support braces and bolts must be secure. • Ensure rope is not frayed or badly worn on extension ladders. • Safety feet and auxiliary devices functional.

34. 3' 4' 1' Ladder Set-Up • Erect on solid level surface. • Never place in front of door unless door is secured. • Stepladder – ensure the spreader is locked. • Tie-off (lash) top and bottom if no one is available to hold to prevent slipping. • Extension – extend ladder 3 feet above support if used to access roof or other elevated surfaces. • Extension – use the ¼ rule (for every 4 feet in height, move 1 foot at base). Note: If need more information on Ladder Safety, visit FM website (www.uwec.edu/facmgt./Index.htm) and click on Fall Protection Training.

35. Lockout/Tagout • Definitions • Lockout device: • Use to hold an energy isolating device in the safe position and prevents the energizing of an equipment • Tag-out device: • Use along with lockout devices as an additional warning or information. • This tag can only be removed by the person originally installing it or a qualified electrician.

36. Responsibilities • Authorized Employees • Understand the intended use of each type of lockout/tagout hardware. • Understand specific procedures for machinery, equipment and processes, including: • The hazards involved with working on electrical circuit and/or machinery or equipment. • Use the proper procedure for locking/tagging out an electrical source or piece of equipment. • Ensure the devices are kept in such a manner as to prevent use by other employees. • Notify any affected employees prior to the application of lockout/tagout devices and after they are removed.

37. Responsibilities Cont. • Affected Employee - An employee whose job requires him/her to work in an area in which such servicing or maintenance is being performed. • Comply with restrictions and limitation imposed upon them during lockout/tagout of equipment or machinery. • Do not attempt to move locks, locking devices, start, energize, or use equipment that have been locked out or tagged.

38. Lockout/Tagout Devices • Device Requirements • Use only lockout/tagout devices that have been approved by FM. • Locks/tags must clearly identify the employees who applied them. • Note: If need more information on LO/TO, visit FM website (www.uwec.edu/facmgt./Index.htm) and click on Lockout/Tagout Awareness Training.

39. Accident Reporting Status • Definition of an accident: • An unplanned or uncontrolled event or sequence of events that result in injury/illness or damage. • Report accidents/injuries at the time they occur. • Give reason(s) for the delayed reporting.

40. Accident Reporting Cont. • Conduct an immediate investigation into the WHO, WHAT, WHERE, WHEN, WHY AND HOW. • Provide immediate medical attention as necessary. • Interview the injured employee(s) and witnesses. • Obtain complete/detailed written/signed statements.

41. Safety Equipment • Know the location of safety equipment: • Safety showers. • Eye wash stations. • Fire extinguishers. • Safety glasses holders. • Make sure safety equipment is free from obstruction.

42. Summary • Become familiar with FM evacuation routes • Evacuation assembly area. • Tornado shelter areas. • Keep work areas neat and clean. • Know the locations of safety Emergency Equipment. • First Aid Kits. • Emergency shower. • Eyewash stations. • Always read the label before you begin a job using a potentially hazardous chemical. • Work carefully to avoid accidents.

43. ?? Any Questions Please visit FM Website (http://www.uwec.edu/facmgt/safety/traininglist.htm) for additional information. Revision Dated: June 20th, 2013