UCOP 2009 Injuries – Corrective Measures

1. UCOP 2009 Injuries – Corrective Measures Develop by Karen Hsi, UCOP EH&S Student Intern UCOP February 2010 Safety Meeting

2. UCOP February 2009 Safety Meeting

3. 2009 UCOP Injuries • 14 Recordable Injuries in 2009 • 48% Reduction From 2008 • 62% Reduction from 2007 • 71.5% Reduction from 2006 • Injury Locations Kaiser – 5 UC Press – 3 Franklin St. – 4 Goleta – 1 Off-Site- 1 UCOP February 2010 Safety Meeting

4. UCOP Job-Related Injuries2003 to 2009 UCOP February 2010 Safety Meeting

5. Number of Injuries per 100 Employees UCOP February 2010 Safety Meeting

6. Let’s take a look at the severity of these injuries… Days Away From Work Days of Job Transfer or Restriction UCOP February 2010 Safety Meeting

7. Types of Injuries in 2009 • 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 UCOP February 2010 Safety Meeting

8. Repetitive Stress Injury Prevention • 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 UCOP February 2010 Safety Meeting

9. Workstation Ergonomic Evaluation Recommend Ergonomic Furniture/Equipment Matching Furniture/Equipment Fund Workstation RSI Prevention UCOP February 2010 Safety Meeting

10. User – Friendly Workstation • Adjustable Chair • Adjustable Keyboard • Monitor Height • Top of Monitor Slightly Below Eye Level • Lower for Bifocal Wearers • Monitor Depth–Should Not Lean Forward UCOP February 2010 Safety Meeting

11. Workstation RSI Prevention • 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 UCOP February 2010 Safety Meeting

12. Stretch! • Stretching Principles • 1) Should not be painful • 2) Hold for 3-10 seconds depending on the stretch • 3) Don’t bounce • 4) Breathe UCOP February 2010 Safety Meeting

13. 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 Lifting UCOP February 2010 Safety Meeting

14. Lifting – Water Bottles • 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 UCOP February 2010 Safety Meeting

15. Lifting Luggage • 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 UCOP February 2010 Safety Meeting

16. Workfit Stretches to Help Prevent Injury During Lifting UCOP February 2010 Safety Meeting

17. Slips, Trips, and Falls • 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 UCOP February 2010 Safety Meeting

18. Walking too fast or running Distractions- Not watching where one is going Behaviors that Lead to Slips, Trips, and Falls Failure to use handrails on stairs Carrying materials which obstruct your view UCOP February 2010 Safety Meeting