Graduate Assistant Safety Orientation

1. Graduate Assistant Safety Orientation NMSU EH&SEnvironmental Health & Safety Phone: 646-3327Emergency Number: 911 EH&S StaffKatrina Doolittle,David Shearer, Drew Kaczmarek, Chuck Ryder,John BalogSue TerebenetzGreg VogelDave SchoepSteve Moates EH&S 2007

2. Safety web page http://www.nmsu.edu/~safety EH&S 2007

3. Did you know WELCOME TO NEW MEXICO STATE UNIVERSITY EH&S 2007

4. Did you know EH&S 2007

5. Overview personal safety Campus Security EH&S 2007

6. About safety on campus EH&S 2007

7. All Hazards EOP EH&S 2007

8. Emergency Communication tools EH&S 2007

9. Emergency Phone Notification System EH&S 2007

10. Homepage Web Alert System http://www.nmsu.edu/ EH&S 2007

11. Homepage Web Alert (close-up) http://www.nmsu.edu/ EH&S 2007

12. Emergency Management Page http://www.nmsu.edu/~safety/emergency.htm EH&S 2007

13. Emergency Alert Messages http://emergency.nmsu.edu EH&S 2007

14. Personal Safety Recommendations EH&S 2007

15. Personal Safety Protect Yourself EH&S 2007

16. Personal SafetyKnow how to get help EH&S 2007

17. Personal SafetyBe careful EH&S 2007

18. Pedestrian safety – large vehicles, truchsNMSU student safety & security Pedestrian safety on campus streets Main Points-Pay attention around large vehicles • There will be more large vehicles around construction sites Driver can’t always see when next to vehicle EH&S 2007

19. Pedestrian safety – pay attensinNMSU student safety & security Pedestrian safety on campus streets Main PointsPay attention when crossing street Be careful, even if you have right of way EH&S 2007

20. Pedestrian Safety – if in rightNMSU student safety & security Pedestrian safety University Ave and campus streets • even if you use crosswalk check before crossing Be careful, even if you have right of way EH&S 2007

21. Occupational Safety As G.A.s you are employees and may be expected, perhaps as a teaching assistant or as lab or research assistant, to • help assist others and • know what to do in case of emergency. Occupational Safety EH&S 2007

22. Graduate Assistant Handbook http://gradschool.nmsu.edu/ EH&S 2007

23. NMSU EH&S POLICY(copy in Graduate Student Handbook) • “NMSU encourages and supports allprograms that promote safety, goodhealth, and well-being of all universityfaculty, staff,employees, students andvisitors.”Full policy on web (www.nmsu.edu/~safety) & NMSU Policy Manual. Programs – Legal requirements (under OSHA/EPA) Confined Space, LockoutPPE & Safety Equip., Emergency. Response Plans, etc. Hazardous Waste, HazCom (chemical safety), Lab Safety/Std. - CHP, Radiation Safety, Bloodborne Pathogens, Forklift users, Respirator users, Work & Experiment Review, Other Safety Programs – Defensive Driving Training, NMSU Activity Review/Permit, Student Activity Permits, Ergonomic check, Fire/Elect.Code Inspection, Contractor/Campus work reviews EH&S 2007 .

24. NMSU EH&S POLICY.. (cont’d):Individual Responsibility(faculty, staff, and students) a. Participate in training programs b. Proper use of university supplied materials and equipment. c. Goodjudgment in work assignments and procedures. d. Report unsafe conditions, hazards, injuries and illnesses e. Consideration to personal safetyand thesafety of others f. Adhering to safety requirements and guidelines. g. Understand disregarding or chronic negligence of policies/procedures can result in disciplinary action. a. Participate in training programs (see training by activity sheet) b. Proper use of university supplied materials and equipment. c. Good judgment in work assignments and procedures. d. Report unsafe conditions, hazards, injuries and illnesses e. Consideration to personal safety and the safety of others f. Adhering to safety requirements and guidelines. g. Understand disregarding or chronic negligence of policies/procedures can result in disciplinary action. EH&S 2007

25. NMSU EH&S POLICY.. (cont’d): Supervisors Responsibilities(Supervisors, faculty, principal investigators, and all other persons in authority): a.Provide safe & healthy environments for supervisees b. Initiate/enforce preventive measures to control hazards(compliance with NMSU safety policies - e.g. hazard of work/research via prior approval; hazard assessment; NMSU activity permit) c. Support controls, personal protective equipment, medical examinations, and local exhaust ventilation d. Ensure employee training(see training by activity checklist) e. Report injuries & illnesses to Worker's Compensation Office. f. Contact point for employee safety and health concerns. g. Notify EH&S of violations of occupational safety rule/regulation, and any contact with the state and federal regulatory agencies. EH&S 2007

26. NMSU EH&S POLICY (cont’d):  Campus Safety & Security NMSU Safety OrganizationsCampus Police – public safety (911)Fire & Emergency Services – fire/EMTEnvironmental Health & Safety - campus & occupational safety Other safety/health related groupsUniversity Safety CommitteesUniversity Health ServicesOffice of Facilities & Services EH&S 2007

27. Safety Office NMSU EH&S POLICY (cont’d):  Environmental Health and Safety, also known as The Safety Office • Education, training and protective equipment. • Hazardous waste and materials management. • Regulatory interpretation. • Health & safety inspections and activity reviews. • Accident and exposure investigations. • Exposure prevention/indoor air quality. • Radiation licensing and permitting. • Safety standardsand procedures. EH&S 2007

28. Campus safety organizationsNMSU EH&S POLICY (cont’d):   Campus Safety Organizations University campus police - handle traffic safety, police services, security, & emergency response dispatch. • Call to 911 for emergencies (alternate 646-3311). • Also report any observed campus activities that make you uncomfortable or question (threats, suicide, harassment, etc) University fire & emergency services– response to fires, hazardous material spills and life threatening emergencies (via 911 calls). They maintain campus fire suppression systems, alarms and extinguishers. EH&S 2007

29. Safety committeesNMSU EH&S POLICY (cont’d):   Safety Committees University Safety Committee – responsible for: formulating, reviewing and/or recommending the adoption of environmental health and safety policies. e.g. smoking policy & lab safety guide Safety & research committees Radiation (Radiology) Safety Committee (RSC)Institutional BioSafety Committee (IBC)Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC)Human Subjects for Research CommitteeToxicology (Safety) Steering CommitteeUniversity Research Council EH&S 2007

30. NMSU EH&S POLICY (cont’d):  Employee Safety Training New full time employees required to attend the Employee Safety & HazCom Class. All temporary, part-time, student, graduate, & post-doctoral employees in areas with hazardous materials or equipment are required, at a minimum, to attend the Employee & HazCom Safety class.  This includes all temporary and any others in instructional, research, shop, or agricultural settings. Also many NMSU work areas require additional training (initial, annual or periodic) to operate within the law.  EH&S provides the initial training and supervisor is responsible for specific training, information, and document updates.  EH&S 2007

31. Training checklist by activity for research and general work areas EH&S 2007

32. Training checklist by activity .. (cont'd) EH&S 2007

33. Training checklist by activity .. (cont'd) EH&S 2007

34. Safety Training Classes EH&S gives the following classes on a regular basis (most monthly) For class schedule or to register, please see the training section on the web (www.nmsu.edu/~safety). Monthly • Employee & HazCom Safety • Laboratory Standard (Lab. Std.). • Hazardous Waste Management. • Radiation Safety • Bloodborne Pathogens. • Biosafety • Respiratory Safety & Fit Testing • Defensive Driving Class (DDC) • Forklift training • CPR • Lifting & back safety EH&S 2007

35. General Safety Rules • Training - prior to work • Personal Protective Equipment– lab, shop, teaching, & research work may require the use of proper PPE. At a min. this requires: 1. Safety glasses – worn at all times with chemical or infectious materials and for potential eye hazard due flying particles. Splash goggles and poss. face shields for corrosives. 2. Protective gloves for corrosive/toxic materials &/or physical hazards. 3. Pants, full coverage lab coats, aprons, or tyvek-type coveralls. 4. Shoes (closed-toe) at all times in areas with hazardous chemicals. 5. Respirator – medical evaluation & annual fit test (primarily sprayers) • Food and Drink Consumption– Food/drink storage & eating is not allowed in labs, chemical areas, and most shops. Refrigerators in these areas to be marked “No food/drink storage” EH&S 2007

36. General Safety Rules(cont’d)Chemical Safety– HazCom/lab Standard • HazCom & Lab Standard (see safety website) a. Chemical Inventory - all chemicals product (research & shop must be on NMSU HazCom inventory b. Material Safety Data Sheets - must be available forall chemical products. c. Labeling & Signage – all chemicals containers are to be correctly labeled. Hazardous areas marked with signage. d. Training - chemical users to receive HazCom training from EH&S EH&S 2007

37. General Safety Rules(cont’d)Safety Policies(details on safety website) • Chemical releases – IDLH or sewer call 911 • Mercury - minimization, safeguard, inventory • Hazardous waste disposal – all to EH&S • Prior Approval – safety review of hazardous research • Emergencies – Emergency Action Plans • Electrical Safety– limit extension cords use, no frayed cords, limit surge units (light loads only) & use GFCI in wet areas • Housekeeping– audits of labs, research areas, public offices • HazCom & Lab Std – training, documents EH&S 2007

38. Escape routes Academic Research Unit C Emergencies & Accidents Emergency Procedures for Evacuations for your building are in the Emergency Action Plan developed by each department/organizational group Components • Establish & document escape routes and procedures • Disabled assistance & shutdown procedures • Identify EAP coordinators, emergency contacts Assembly site • Establish reporting method & evacuation verification • NMSU Fire dept provides for fire protection & first aid/EMT

39. General Safety RulesElectric safety -Extension Cords Extension cords & portable power strips (limited use) electric code • for temporary use only • to be unplugged at days end and • to be plugged into a outlet and not “daisy-chained or piggy-backed.” If additional outlets are needed they are to be installed or the equipment moved Plug-in type, multi-plug adapter and altered or damaged plugs are • “No-No”s, not to be used • Discarded as trash EH&S 2007

40. General Safety Rules(cont’d)Surge Protectors Retail surge protectors are designed for only light loads such as computers, printers, and low amperage equipment. They are not to be used for fans, heaters, coffeemakers, and equipment with similar loads. Each surge protector is to be plugged into a outlet and not “daisy-chained or piggy-backed.” This is where a unit is plugged into another surge protector or portable power strip. This causes overloading & possible fire. EH&S 2007

41. Emergencies & Accidents Occupational Injuries & Prevention Hazard recognition • Methods to prevent occupational injury: 1. Don’t take chances or shortcuts, 2. Know how to use hazardous materials and equipment, 3. Take responsibility for personal safety, 4. Be observant, • When in doubt, ask! Historically most common incidents: 1. Back injuries and other sprains/strains 2. Slips, trips, and falls 3. Cuts and abrasions EH&S 2007

42. Emergencies & Accidents Getting Medical Attention NON-EMERGENCY INJURIES - NMSU requires that an injured employee (including student employees) see an Employee Health Services physician first for all medical care .. for a work related injury. Exceptions are: • A need for immediate hospital emergency care • A serious injury occurring after clinic hours • An injury occurring outside the Las Cruces area Employee Health Center (646-6600) is located in Genesis Center, Building C (3655 Research Drive). Hours: 7:30 am - 4:00 pm (call for more details) EH&S 2007

43. Map • Environmental Health & Safety Office:Academic Research Unit C, Room 109Training Facility: ARC, room 110 EH&S 2007

44. Questions????? Questions later – see http://www.nmsu.edu/safety EH&S 2007