General Office Safety Len Engel Environmental Health & Safety Manager
Safe Work Practices Good housekeeping is essential. Never store items under your desk. Never store items on top of cabinets. Never leave desk or cabinet drawers open.
Safe Work Practices Never stand on the chair or table to reach anything. The top of your computer should be at eye level to avoid neck strain. Keep aisles, hallways, and corridors clear. Use safe lifting practices. Bend your knees!
Electrical Safety Loose lying cables can cause: Tripping hazards Damage to equipment Do not use frayed extension cords! Do not use temporary wiring (extension cords) for permanent equipment
Accident Reporting Report all accidents to Human Resources!!! Watch out for unsafe conditions, and report them to Operations!
Preventing Slips, Trips, and Falls Do NOT allow cabling to create a tripping hazard. Clean up spills quickly Do NOT block passageways Keep office areas clean Keep stacking and storage areas safe
Office Equipment Safety Learn how to operate before using them. Loose clothing, jewelry, and long hair should be kept out of machines Keep hands and fingers clear of paper inlet on shredder Switch machines off before trying to clear a blockage. Call Len Engel for a computer workstation review if you are experiencing wrist, neck, or back pain related to your work
Common Office Chemicals These are several examples of several common chemicals that could be introduced into the workplace. Cleaning Agents (Bleach/Ammonia) Toners Inks Cleansers Solvents Paints Adhesives
Hazard Communication Standard (HazCom) Because the Right-to-Know Law gives you the right to know the hazards in your workplace, a written Hazard Communication Plan is required by 29 CFR 1910.1200. A written Hazard Communication Program for laboratory areas at USCA can be found on the Operations website at www.usca.edu/operations/manuals.html. A written Chemical Hygiene Plan for nonlaboratory areas at USCA can be found on the Operations website at www.usca.edu/operations/manuals.html.
Emergency Action Plans The USCA Emergency Action Plan (EAP) has been developed to provide a carefully prepared guideline of appropriate response actions for a wide array of emergency scenarios on campus. The purpose of this plan is to save lives, reduce the incidence of personal injury, and prevent property damage. Every Building has a Building Emergency Response Plan identifying grassy area rally points, shelter-inplace and lock down areas for your building Use the flip-page Pacer Alert Emergency and Safety Procedures for immediate emergency response. This is posted in every classroom and given to every new employee
Bloodborne Pathogens The Bloodborne Pathogens Standard (29 CFR 1910.1030) helps prevent exposure to HIV & HBV. Use Universal Precautions to prevent the spread of Bloodborne Infection. Refer to the USCA Exposure Control Plan@ www.usca.edu/operations/manuals.html
First Aid Make sure that you know the location of the nearest First Aid Kit. Information on locations and supplies for First Aid Kits can be found in Appendix G of the Emergency Action Plan @ www.usca.edu/operations.manuals.html First Aid/CPR/AED training is offered quarterly
Fire Procedures Hear fire alarm in your building or are told to evacuate by appropriate USCA personnel. Evacuate the building to your designated rally points (parking lot or Grassy area) BECs can help you identify your designated rally point. At rally point, follow accountability procedures given by BECs. Use fire extinguisher only if you have been trained.
Emergency Evacuations Keep your head! Know the exits! Do not run to exits, but walk to exits! Ensure easy access to the safest way out! Report to your designated rally point
Employee Safety You are responsible for your own safety! Safety is a right not a privilege!
Additional Information Training regarding any safety issue can be provided by contacting the Environmental Health and Safety Manager (EHSM) at extension 3538 or the website @ http://www.usca.edu/operations/training.html Should you have any questions regarding health and safety on the USCA campus, please contact the EHSM.