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SPECSPECSafety, Personnel, Environment, and CommunicationSafety, Personnel, Environment, and Communication
June 21, 2010June 21, 2010• IntroductionIntroduction• Safety StatisticsSafety Statistics
– May 2010May 2010• Del Davis SurveyDel Davis Survey• Heat StressHeat Stress• Poisonous PlantsPoisonous Plants• Ticks, Bees/WaspsTicks, Bees/Wasps
SpecPro Safety StatisticsSpecPro Safety StatisticsMay 2010May 2010
(Last LTI: 5 Oct 09 Doug Jeske)
SpecProSpecPro BTSBTS SubsSubs MonthlyMonthly CombinedCombined
6 – 31 Oct 096 – 31 Oct 09 18,58518,585 1,4341,434 3,1833,183 23,20223,202 23,20223,202
1 – 30 Nov 091 – 30 Nov 09 17,79017,790 1,4711,471 5,8435,843 25,10425,104 48,30648,306
1 – 31 Dec 09 1 – 31 Dec 09 12,85812,858 1,4171,417 3,0313,031 14,27514,275 65,61265,612
1 –31 Jan 10 1 –31 Jan 10 10,311.510,311.5 1,4771,477 736736 12,524.512,524.5 78,136.578,136.5
1 – 28 Feb 101 – 28 Feb 10 8,908.58,908.5 1,5091,509 867867 11,284.5 11,284.5 89,42189,421
1 – 31 Mar 10 1 – 31 Mar 10 15,71615,716 1,8831,883 822822 18,42118,421 107,842107,842
1 – 30 Apr 10 1 – 30 Apr 10 20,28220,282 1,7081,708 1,6831,683 23,67323,673 131,515131,515
1 – 31 May 101 – 31 May 10 22,01822,018 1,6681,668 1,8241,824 25,51025,510 157,025157,025
May Safety StatisticsMay Safety Statistics
Strain / Sprain:Strain / Sprain: 2 (hole, pipe)2 (hole, pipe) 55 Cut / Laceration: Cut / Laceration: 0 0 11 Fracture: Fracture: 00 Contusion: Contusion: 1 (ribs)1 (ribs) 22 Allergic Reaction: Allergic Reaction: 00 Avulsion: Avulsion: 00 Puncture: Puncture: 00 Foreign Body (eye): Foreign Body (eye): 00 Loss of Consciousness: Loss of Consciousness: 00 Bee Sting: Bee Sting: 11 11
4 personal / 0 vehicular4 personal / 0 vehicular20102010
80 DAYS TO HAIRCUT60
Name: Name: Jonathan “JP” PatlakJonathan “JP” PatlakPrevious Employment: Previous Employment: LVI Environmental LVI Environmental Services, etc.Services, etc.
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Willie NelsonWillie NelsonLed Zeppelin Led Zeppelin
Diet Coke w/LimeDiet Coke w/LimeSubwaySubway
Michigan CohoMichigan CohoGreat TasteGreat Taste
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What keeps me safe?What keeps me safe?
What keeps YOU What keeps YOU safe?safe?
Occupational Occupational Heat Stress Heat Stress
Where the heat comes fromWhere the heat comes from• We generate some by our metabolism by We generate some by our metabolism by
converting our food to energy and using converting our food to energy and using it to do workit to do work
• Some may be added by the environmentSome may be added by the environment
• Some may be taken away by the Some may be taken away by the environmentenvironment
• Clothing can trap the heatClothing can trap the heat
Environmental FactorsEnvironmental Factors
• TemperatureTemperature
• Evaporative PotentialEvaporative Potential
• Air MovementAir Movement
• Radiant FactorRadiant Factor
Our Body RespondsOur Body Responds
• HypothalamusHypothalamus-the body’s temperature-the body’s temperature control center control center
• Blood FlowBlood Flow
Circulation (2)• PerspirationPerspiration
Heat Related IllnessesHeat Related IllnessesHeat CrampsHeat Cramps
Reason: Reason: Lack of proper fluids in bodyLack of proper fluids in body
Sign and Symptoms:Sign and Symptoms:Muscle spasms Muscle spasms Pain in extremities and abdomenPain in extremities and abdomen
Treatment:Treatment:Move person to cool placeMove person to cool placeGive water / liquidsGive water / liquids
Heat Related IllnessesHeat Related IllnessesHeat ExhaustionHeat Exhaustion
Mild form of shock causing stress on various organsMild form of shock causing stress on various organs
Sign and SymptomsSign and SymptomsFatigue, dizziness, Fatigue, dizziness, profuse sweatingprofuse sweating, moist , moist skin, shallow breathing, paleness skin, shallow breathing, paleness
TreatmentTreatmentMove person to cool placeMove person to cool placeGive water / liquidsGive water / liquids
Heat Related IllnessesHeat Related IllnessesHeat StrokeHeat Stroke
Most SEVERE form of heat stressMost SEVERE form of heat stress
Sign and SymptomsSign and SymptomsRed, hot, Red, hot, DRY skin without sweatDRY skin without sweatBody temp 105*+ Body temp 105*+ Dizziness, confusion, strong rapid pulseDizziness, confusion, strong rapid pulse
TreatmentTreatmentSEEK IMMEDIATE SEEK IMMEDIATE
MEDICAL ATTENTIONMEDICAL ATTENTIONApply cool packsApply cool packs
This is NOT he kind of “cool place” we use!
WWetet BBulbulb GGlobelobe TTemperatureemperature• Wet Sensor assesses evaporationWet Sensor assesses evaporation
(humidity & air movement) (humidity & air movement) - as distilled water evaporates - as distilled water evaporates from cup, it cools the sensorfrom cup, it cools the sensor
• Globe Sensor assesses Globe Sensor assesses radiant componentradiant component
• Bulb Sensor assesses Bulb Sensor assesses ambient temperatureambient temperature
SpecPro Heat Categories and Work/Rest Cycles (Acclimatized) Revised: 3 AUG 06HEAT CATEGORY
WBGT INDEX DEGREES F
EASY WORK(Manager’s Discretion)
MODERATE WORK(Manager’s Discretion)
HARD WORK(Manager’s Discretion)
Work/Rest Minutes
Water Intake
Quart/Hour
Work/Rest Minutes
Water Intake Quart/Hour
Work/Rest Minutes
Water Intake Quart/Hour
1 78 – 81.9 No limit to work time
½ No Limitations
¾ 40 Work20 Rest
¾
2(Green)
82 – 84.9 No limit to work time
½ 50 Work10 Rest
¾ 30 Work30 Rest
1
3(Yellow)
85 – 87.9 No limit to work time
¾ 40 Work20 Rest
¾ 30 Work30 Rest
1
4(Red)
88 – 89.9 No limit to work time
¾ 30 Work30 Rest
¾ 20 Work40 Rest
1
5(Black)
> 90 50 Work10 Rest
1 20 Work40 Rest
1 10 Work50 Rest
1
Wearing Tyvec and respirator adds 5 degrees Fahrenheit to the wet bulb globe thermometer (WBGT) index.Operating in air conditioned vehicles can work continuously (normal scheduled rest breaks apply)Rest: Minimal physical activity, which should be accomplished in the shade if possible; however, any activity requiring only minimal physical activity can be performed during “rest” periods (safety meetings, minor maintenance of equipment, personal hygiene activities, decon).Acclimatized: The employee has worked in given heat conditions for 10 – 14 days.Adapted from the Department of the US Army Field Hygiene and Sanitation FM 21-10, dated 21 June 2000.
SKIN CANCER in Brief
Skin CancerSkin Cancer• Most common form of cancer in the USMost common form of cancer in the US
• One in five Americans will develop skin One in five Americans will develop skin cancer in the course of a lifetime cancer in the course of a lifetime
• More than 1 million cases of non-melanoma More than 1 million cases of non-melanoma skin cancer a year / 60,000 melanoma cases skin cancer a year / 60,000 melanoma cases
• Outdoor workers are 2x as likely to develop skin Outdoor workers are 2x as likely to develop skin
cancer as indoor workers cancer as indoor workers
• Cases are on the riseCases are on the rise
Skin CancerSkin CancerHow to Protect YourselfHow to Protect Yourself
• Seek shade between 10am and 4pmSeek shade between 10am and 4pm
• Light weight, long sleeve shirtLight weight, long sleeve shirt
• Neck protectionNeck protection
• Sunscreen (SPF 30 or higher)Sunscreen (SPF 30 or higher)
• Self ExaminationSelf Examination
Search for ticks Search for ticks at the same time!at the same time!
Blacklegged Blacklegged Tick NymphTick Nymph
Trails and Trails and Edge HabitatEdge Habitat
• Blacklegged ticks Blacklegged ticks live in woody, brushy live in woody, brushy areas that provide areas that provide food and cover for food and cover for hosts such as mice hosts such as mice and deerand deer
• Exposure to these Exposure to these ticks can be greatest ticks can be greatest along trails and along trails and edges of woodsedges of woods
Lyme DiseaseLyme DiseaseSigns & SymptomsSigns & Symptoms
3 to 30 days after deer tick bite3 to 30 days after deer tick bite• Rash (often “bulls-eye”)Rash (often “bulls-eye”)• FeverFever• ChillsChills• HeadacheHeadache• Muscle and joint painMuscle and joint pain• FatigueFatigue
Rank State Cases Rank State Cases 1 NY 7,7941 NY 7,7942 MA 4,5822 MA 4,5823 CT 3,8963 CT 3,8964 PA 3,8184 PA 3,8185 NJ 3,4855 NJ 3,4856 MD 2,2186 MD 2,2187 WI 2,0347 WI 2,0348 NH 1,6018 NH 1,6019 MN 1,2829 MN 1,282
10 VA 93310 VA 933
Erythema migrans (EM) Erythema migrans (EM) rash characteristic rash characteristic of Lyme diseaseof Lyme disease
Lyme disease rash Lyme disease rash without central clearingwithout central clearing
How To Remove a TickHow To Remove a Tick
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Hazardous Plants
BAAAP has four plants to consider…BAAAP has four plants to consider…
1)1) Poison IvyPoison Ivy2)2) Poison SumacPoison Sumac3)3) Wild ParsnipWild Parsnip
Hazardous PlantsHazardous PlantsPoison IvyPoison Ivy
Hazardous PlantsHazardous PlantsPoison SumacPoison Sumac
Hazardous Plants
Wild ParsnipWild Parsnip
Lower Gate 16Lower Gate 16
Bees, Wasp, Hornet StingsBees, Wasp, Hornet StingsSting First AidSting First Aid
- Remove the stinger GENTLY- Remove the stinger GENTLY
- Avoid squeezing the poison sack- Avoid squeezing the poison sack
- Apply ice or sting kit to affected area- Apply ice or sting kit to affected area
- If allergic reaction, seek - If allergic reaction, seek medical attention medical attention
Slips, Trips, Falls RevisitedSlips, Trips, Falls Revisited
What are slips, trips & falls?What are slips, trips & falls?
Slip A slip occurs when there is too A slip occurs when there is too little traction or friction between little traction or friction between the shoe and walking surface. the shoe and walking surface.
A trip occurs when a person’s foot A trip occurs when a person’s foot contacts an object in their way or contacts an object in their way or
drops to a lower level unexpectedly, drops to a lower level unexpectedly, causing them to be thrown off-balance.causing them to be thrown off-balance.
Trip
FallA fall occurs when you A fall occurs when you are too far off balance. are too far off balance.
STF’sSTF’s (Slips, Trips & Falls) (Slips, Trips & Falls) FactsFactsSTF’s are second to vehicle accidents in causing STF’s are second to vehicle accidents in causing
personal injurypersonal injury
Industrial falls cause Industrial falls cause 1000+ DEATHS/year1000+ DEATHS/year! In ! In 2002, 2002, 5100 died5100 died from work related falls! from work related falls!
Stairways falls alone result in Stairways falls alone result in 2,000,0002,000,000 disabling injuries per yeardisabling injuries per year
Of 3.8 MILLION disabling injuries/year in the Of 3.8 MILLION disabling injuries/year in the work place, 15% (work place, 15% (570,000570,000) are due to STF’s.) are due to STF’s.
Types of FallsTypes of Falls
Same-Level Falls:Same-Level Falls:- High frequency- High frequency
…low severity…low severity
Elevated Falls:Elevated Falls:- Lower frequency- Lower frequency
…high severity…high severity
Causes of STF at BAAAPCauses of STF at BAAAP
??RespiratorsRespirators
PlasticPlastic
Mounting/Dismounting Mounting/Dismounting Heavy EquipmentHeavy Equipment
Holes, Ruts, StumpsHoles, Ruts, Stumps
IceIce
Steep GradeSteep Grade
Use of WaterUse of Water
Lack of Proper Lack of Proper LightingLighting
Cords, HosesCords, Hoses
HousekeepingHousekeeping
VisibilityVisibility
Behaviors leading to fallsBehaviors leading to falls• Walking too fast or runningWalking too fast or running
• Rapid change of directionRapid change of direction
• DistractionsDistractions
• Not watching where walkingNot watching where walking
• Carrying materials obstructing viewCarrying materials obstructing view
• Failure to use handrailsFailure to use handrails
• Wearing sunglasses in low-light Wearing sunglasses in low-light conditionsconditions
• ImpatienceImpatience
Conditions creating fall hazardsConditions creating fall hazards• Unsafe stairsUnsafe stairs
• Storing / leaving materials on stairsStoring / leaving materials on stairs
• Unsafe / improper ladder useUnsafe / improper ladder use
• Obstacles in walkwayObstacles in walkway
• Poor lightingPoor lighting
• Slippery / Uneven walking surfaceSlippery / Uneven walking surface
• Unmarked / unknown holes or trenchesUnmarked / unknown holes or trenches
• Improper footwearImproper footwear
Preventing STF’sPreventing STF’s• Learn to recognize hazardous areasLearn to recognize hazardous areas
• Take steps to eliminate hazardsTake steps to eliminate hazards
• Stay alertStay alert
• Keep clutter picked up and area cleanKeep clutter picked up and area clean
• Use 3-point mount/dismount techniqueUse 3-point mount/dismount technique
• Clean up spills immediatelyClean up spills immediately
• Do Do NOTNOT use chairs as ladders use chairs as ladders
• Inspect the work area regularly for hazardsInspect the work area regularly for hazards
If You If You DODO Find Yourself Falling Find Yourself Falling
• Roll with the fall; don’t reach out. Roll with the fall; don’t reach out.
• Bend your elbows and knees and Bend your elbows and knees and use your legs and arms to absorb the fall.use your legs and arms to absorb the fall.
• Protect the venerable parts of your body, Protect the venerable parts of your body, like the head, neck and spine.like the head, neck and spine.
• Don’t move if you think you’ve hurt Don’t move if you think you’ve hurt yourself. Wait for help.yourself. Wait for help.