Basic Workplace Safety Training

Additional safety training will probably be required as needed for your specific job duties

Basic safety principles for the following areas will be presented in this training session:Safe Work Practices in the work placeBlood Born PathogensHazardous Materials and Chemicals

Employees at George Fox suffer on-the-job injury accidents at the rate of about 20 per year. Look thru the following list. Note that most are not serious. But also note that none are something any of us would volunteer to endure. Each of us can avoid these kinds of injuries if we learn and practice simple work place safety.

Injuries Accidents at George Fox

2007 On the Job Injuries (student injuries in black) 

1. Strained lower back pulling new 2 drawer file cabinet out of box2. Repetitive stress injury – shoulder – poor work station setup3. Electrical shock picking up damaged power strip4. Strained back when picking up heavy bucket5. Strained shoulder and bruised wrist – tripped and fell6. Punctured foot – stepped on bolt protruding out of the floor7. Sprained ankle stepping off second to last step of ladder8. Lacerated head – ran into raised tractor bucket9. Allergic reaction crawling thru grassy field10. Lacerated hand on broken glass11. Strained back picking small box from back seat of car12. Strained ankle – twisted it jumping over pile of backpacks13. Punctured hand – cordless drill slipped off screw14. Broken fingers and cuts – dropped heavy object moving it by themselves 15. Sprained ankle – twisted it stepping out of van16. Strained shoulder – slipped and fell on slippery surface17. Broken foot – stepped on bolt protruding from floor18. Infection from poison oak on arms and torso19. Injured neck, shoulder, arm, hand – tripped and fell over phone cord20. Burned arm – butane tank near grill exploded 21. Repetitive stress injury from scrubbing22. Dislocated shoulder – fell down stairs

2008 On the Job Injuries (student injuries in black) 

1. Repetitive stress injury – poor work station setup2. Sprained ankle – slipped on wet floor3. Injured leg and lower back – car wreck4. Strained back pulling on a file cabinet drawer5. Repetitive motion injury running vacuum cleaner6. Bruised leg lifting shed with many other workers7. Repetitive motion stress – poor work station setup8. Cut hand on broken glass9. Cut hand changing broken light bulb10. Broken shoulder – tripped and fell on uneven sidewalk11. Torn meniscus – right knee 12. Strained back lifting water jug from back seat of car13. Tendonitis / bursitis in shoulder – poor work station setup14. Injured torso – slipped and fell moving furniture15. Cut finger with broken knife when cutting sheetrock16. Cut finder on sharp edge of window trim while cleaning17. Injured falling out of moving vehicle18. Strained back scrubbing floor19. Concussion when wall panel fell20. Injured knee – tripped and fell on stairs in the dark21. Cut hand using paper cutter22. Cut hand when planning door with chisel23. Injured neck – hit in head by falling box

Staff

Faculty

Students29% of total79 injuries in10 years

AdministratorsOther

Other

Students suffer about 8 on-the-job injuries per year. Make learning about safety an important part of your job and avoid becoming a statistic.

Basic Safety TrainingSafe Work Practices

• Learn and practice proper lifting, bending, and pushing techniques

• Check out the Hazards around your job site

• Use the right tool for the right job

• Pick up after yourself - keep the job site neat

• Learn and practice proper lifting, bending, and pushing techniques

• Check out the Hazards around your job site

• Use the right tool for the right job

• Pick up after yourself - keep the job site neat

• Wear the proper protective equipment• Wear the proper protective equipment

Learning how to work safely is important

Besides the personal pain and suffering caused by an injury,The cost for medical treatment, workers comprehensive insurance premiums, lost time, and administrative time filling out forms and reports is very expensive.And some injuries, like lower back or knee injuries, can cause problems for the rest of your life.

Note: Do not use earphones and an MP3 player whenearplugs or earmuffs are required because they can cause loss of hearing.

Response to an Injury

If Serious - call 911 or go to Urgent Care

Notify your Supervisor ASAP

Get qualified First-Aid Treatment if not so serious

Notify Human Resources x2183 or Plant Services x2010 . The paperworkNeeds to be completed to avoid Problems with payment of medical bills.

Blood Born PathogensThis program is an Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requirement to eliminate or minimize occupational exposureto Hepatitis B virus, Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), and other bloodborne Pathogens.

Unless you are a medical care worker, athletic trainer, or Custodian, Your exposure risk is low

BUT you should beware

This program is an Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requirement to eliminate or minimize occupational exposureto Hepatitis B virus, Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), and other bloodborne Pathogens.

• Beware Biohazard label or red trash bags located at Training room in Wheeler Sports Center, Nurses station in Woodward House EHS Biology Labs

• Be very careful when handling trash, laundry, and sharps

• Avoid any direct contact with blood – report any accidental contact to your supervisor or your doctor.

• Wash your hands with soap frequently

Basic Safety Training Requirements Concerning Blood Born Pathogens

Notify your supervisor to have a qualified person clean up or handle a situation involvingblood or other body fluids

Notify your supervisor to have a qualified person clean up or handle a situation involvingblood or other body fluids that may be infected.

Basic Safety Training Requirements Concerning Blood Born Pathogens

Immediately notify your supervisor or get medical treatment if you think you have accidentally come in contact with infectious blood or other body fluids

Universal Precaution - assume anything with blood on it may be infectious.

Immediately notify your supervisor or get medical treatment if you think you have accidentally come in contact with infectious blood or other body fluids.

• Ask your supervisor if you would like additional information or training

• Be careful and use the Universal precaution to avoid infection by blood born pathogens.

Basic Safety Training Requirements Concerning Blood Born Pathogens

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1. Know what chemical you are using and what the label says about using it. If you put a chemical in another container - be sure to label it !

2. Know where the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) is for the hazardous chemicals that you are using.

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3. Always wear the proper Personal Protective Equipment when handling and using Hazardous materials.

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4. If you are unsure about the correct use of any chemical - ask your supervisor for additional instruction.

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4. If you are unsure about the correct use of any chemical - ask your supervisor for additional instruction.

1. Know what chemical you are using and what the label says about using it. If you put a chemical in another container - be sure to label it !2. Know where the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) is for the hazardous chemicals that you are using.3. Always wear the proper Personal Protective Equipment when handling and using Hazardous materials.

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Print this page and complete thequiz and give it to your supervisor.

NAME (please print) :________________________DATE:_____________SUPERVISORS NAME:______________________

T or F Additional safety training may be required depending on your specific job duties.

T or F Learning how to work safely is as important as all other work skills because an injury is very expensive, in personal suffering and medical expenses.

Circle the right answer - On average, about how many George Fox student workers are injured by an on-the-job accident each year? a) 2 b) 4 c) 6 d) 8

T or F Proper lifting and moving technique requires all the following: plan your route, make a clear path, squat down and lift with your legs, examine the load, get a good grip, keep your back straight, hold the object close to you, do not twist your back, talk on your cell phone.

Circle the only item below that will probably not be required to keep you from getting injured while doing some jobs at Fox. Gloves, goggles, long sleeved shirt, ear plugs, hard hat, flip flops

T or F Using ear plugs to listen to music when ear muffs are required can cause loss of hearing.

T or F A good attitude, always being alert and aware of

hazardous conditions, correcting unsafe conditions right away, and avoiding getting in a hurry or taking short cuts will help you prevent an accident.

Circle one - What is the “Universal Precaution” when dealing with the hazard of occupational exposure to Blood Borne Pathogens?

a) Don’t worry, your risk is low b) Washing your hands won’t help so don’t bother c) Don’t ask, don’t tell works because your supervisor

or Human Resources' can’t help you. d) Assume anything with blood on it may be infectious.

T or F When using chemicals it is important to follow all the directions that are printed on the label, always wear the proper protective equipment even when doing a quick job, and ask you supervisor if you are uncertain about how to do a job that involves use of chemicals.