New Employee Safety Orientation Allen Niemi, Director Occupational Safety and Health Services

1. New Employee Safety OrientationAllen Niemi, DirectorOccupational Safety and Health Services

2. Fire Emergency Procedures Pull evacuation alarm located near building exits Follow department evacuation plan � always use nearest exit � do not use elevator Dial 911 from a safe location Use fire extinguisher only if trained Do not return until cleared by Public Safety

3. Injury Procedures Dial 911 for first aid or emergency assistance Seek non-emergency care after notifying supervisor if possible Take Doctor�s Report Form along and return to supervisor after completed Report injury to supervisor as soon as possible to file an Incident Report

4. Injury and Incident Reporting Report all injuries and property damage incidents to supervisor immediately Also report close call incidents that have potential for serious injury or damage Incident report is a summary of an investigation, not an assignment of blame Purpose of investigation is to correct safety hazards and document injuries

5. Employee Safety Responsibilities Follow safety procedures and rules Use safety equipment provided Never defeat safety guards or features Report hazards to supervisor Attend safety training When in doubt ask for assistance

6. Working With Hazardous Materials Employees must be trained before working with hazardous substances Hazardous substances include everything from cleaning products to lab chemicals MTU has a written hazard communication plan that must be followed Material Safety Data Sheets contain safety and health information on hazardous substances

7. Safety Assistance Resources Supervisors are the first stop for employee safety and health information Occupational Safety and Health Services in G35 Administration Building 7-2118 University Safety Manual and information on OSHS web site Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration