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2004 Annual Safety Chair Meeting
WELCOME
Update on Integrated Safety Program
Jim Schweitzer
Integrated Safety Program
Indemnification RequirementsActive Safety CommitteeCommunication of Safety IssuesAnnual Self-AuditsREM Inspection of Departmental Areas
Benefits of Indemnification
Increased Awareness of Safety Issues Increased Compliance Decreased Injury Costs Relief from Regulatory Fines
Indemnifications Agricultural
Communication Agronomy Chemistry Food Science Nursing PUSH
Chemical
Engineering Vet School Entomology Herrick Laboratories Civil Engineering Animal Sciences IPFW - Chemistry
Indemnifications Wade Utility Plant Physical Facilities
Zones Building Services Safety And Security REM
New Researcher’s Guide
Developed to assist new researchers in identifying safety and compliance information
Program Summaries Guidance Documents Forms Training, Documentation, and Posting
Requirements Regulatory Links
New Researcher’s Guide
http://www.purdue.edu/rem
http://www.adpc.purdue.edu/PhysFac/rem/home/files/researchers.htm
Emergency Planning
Ken Alling
Emergency Planning Purdue has a campus wide plan for emergency
response Director of Emergency Planning and Fire Chief
New role to facilitate the development of building emergency plans.
Each building should have a Building Evacuation Plan Available on REM and Fire Department websites
Building Emergency Plan Template
http://www.adpc.purdue.edu/PhysFac/rem/home/files/forms.htm
Emergency Response Information
http://www.adpc.purdue.edu/PhysFac/emerg.htm
Emergency Planning
What have you done so far in your building?Discussions at departmental meetings? Safety committee?Building evacuation plan?
Emergency Planning
Upcoming training:March
“Severe Weather Awareness and Preparation”Mondays and Fridays 9:30 – 10:30 PFSB 1179 (except
March 26)
April“Building Evacuation Plan Workshop”Mondays and Fridays 9:30-11:30 PFSB 1179
Animal Exposure Occupational Health Program
Rachael DeRudder
Environmental Bio-technician and
Assistant to the Biosafety Officer
Scope of Program
Both research and non-research animals have the potential to cause injury, transmit zoonotic diseases, and/or cause allergic reaction to those who have contact.
These animal hazards can occur by either direct contact from handling an animal or just by being in close proximity, i.e., working or passing through an animal housing room.
Scope of Program
In many cases a preventative annual physical examination is necessary for animal handling personnel.
To accomplish this, Purdue has the Animal Exposure Occupational Health Program which is administered by REM.
Implementation
Contacted those who had previously been
identified through LAP as having animal
contact or exposure to animals.
Added ADDL and VCS/VTH
Participation is voluntary
How to Participate
Complete a Participation Form Complete a Risk Assessment Form Make an appointment with ROCC Keep appointment with ROCC
YOU CAN CHANGE YOUR DECISION AT ANY TIME.
Participation Form
http://www.purdue.edu/Research/ORA/animals/forms/Declination_Form.doc
Program Benefits
Appropriate Awareness Training Information about zoonotic diseases Risk Assessment for the job/area Services from an Occupational Health
Provider (ROCC) AAALAC accreditation for the University
What is AAALAC?
AAALAC stands for the "Association for Assessment and Accreditation of
Laboratory Animal Care."
AAALAC It represents quality
It promotes scientificvalidity
It impresses funding sourcesand research partners
It's a recruiting tool
http://www.aaalac.org/why.htm
To learn more about this….
Robert Golden, Biosafety Officer [email protected]
Rachael DeRudder, Assist. to [email protected]
On the webhttp://www.purdue.edu/Research/ORA/animals/
occhealth.shtml
Electrical Safety for Dummies
Alan Gerth
Safety Engineer
Electrical Safety Hazards to Look For
Breaker Boxes:Unused Fuse and breaker openings not filled in
w/blanksLabeling Is it accessible (36” clearance) If in public areas, boxes should be locked
Electrical Safety Hazards to Look For
Electrical Equipment & Extension Cords:Frayed or degrading insulation. No electrical tapeAcross aisles or through doorwaysExtension cord used as permanent wiring (In
place more than 90 days?) Broken switches, plugs and missing grounding
prongs
Electrical Safety Hazards to Look For
Outlets:Missing or broken coversOverloading outletsHomemade power strips using wall outlet boxes
Electrical Safety Hazards to Look For
Using electrical equipment and wet areas If possible, do not do itGround Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI)Covered outlets
Electrical Safe Work Practices NFPA 70E Only qualified persons should perform electrical
maintenance and it should be done in an electrically safe condition, using Lockout/Tagout procedures.
Frequently inspect electrical equipment for defects. Take defective equipment out of service, until repaired
Immediately report electrical hazards to zone leader and/or building deputies
Electrical Safety Committee Made up variety of electrical and electronic
occupations Anyone who performs electrical work or
research is welcome Meets last Thursday of every month Contact: Steve Miller, 40122,
[email protected] or Alan Gerth, 62089, [email protected]
Results of Recent OSHA Inspections
Steve Gauger
Assistant Director
Are Students Real People? Yes! (But only when we pay them) Hazard assessments – not just for the lab
assistant The living laboratory How do you protect yourself and your
department? More importantly, how do we protect our
employees?
I-65 Overpass Construction Project
I-65 Overpass Construction Project
The project The OSHA inspection The Notice of Penalty The fine The actions The response
Lessons Learned
Hazard assessments – they are important The living laboratory – it may have unique
hazards Fall protection – avoid exposures to heights Fall protection – you may need training Fall protection – you may need devices
Forestry Products Building
The building The OSHA inspection The Notice of Penalty The fine The actions The response
Quiz All OSHA inspections are the result of an
employee complaint (T/F) Don Campbell works for OSHA (T/F) REM is responsible for identifying and abating
every OSHA violation in your area (T/F) OSHA has never and will never inspect my
area (T/F) You are in 100% compliance (T/F)
Machine Guarding
Machine Guarding
Machine Guarding
Machine Guarding
Three-prong Grounded Plug
Lessons Learned
OSHA is picky Machine guarding – it’s important Machine guarding – there are simple fixes Don’t wait to fix a safety concern Electrical panels are for electricians Nobody makes blank fuses
How Indemnification Assisted us in an IOSHA
Inquiry
Sandy Amass
School of Veterinary Medicine
The Complaint IOSHA called and sent a letter regarding an
employee complaint on Friday, September 26th
“Employees are exposed to multiple chemicals in a laboratory setting.”
The room numbers were provided
We had 10 days to respond with:
Written report of investigation of the area Specific actions taken to correct problem Photographic evidence of correction Training records Copies of safety programs Directives or memos sent to employees, etc. “If it isn’t written down then it didn’t happen”
Because we were indemnified:
Integrated Safety Program Indemnification letters 2001-2003
Safety self-audits for area (2000-2003) School safety committee audits (2000-2002) Certification of Hazard Assessment for lab Lab and Building Safety Inspection “Report these materials” list
Because we were indemnified:
Master training log for employees Employee training documentation for
ChemicalsRadioactive materialsHazardous materialsPersonal protective equipment
Photographic documentation- easy
Without indemnification…
Mercury Reduction Update
Brian Mc Donald
Waste Minimization
Review Chemical Management Committee Policy
Summary of Thermometer Exchange Program Benefits from the Program
Mercury Reduction Policy
All faculty, staff, and students will participate Eliminate and/or reduce the use of the
following (where practicable): Elemental MercuryMercury CompoundsMercury Containing DevicesBy 2006!
Thermometer ExchangeDepartmental Thermometer Exchange Program
Department Year # Replaced
Venture Grant 2001Food Science 2001-2002 180 BIO Teaching 2002 18
BRWN/Rothwell 2002 14CHEM Teaching 2002 4500CHEM Stores 2002 62
4774
CMC Reduction Policy 2003Agronomy 2003 50
Animal Science 2003 58Civil Engineering 2003 56
Chemistry 2003-2004 9871151
Totals 5925
Spill Incidents Involving Mercury
2001 = 64 2002 = 582003 = 45
Mercury Contaminated Debris
In 2001; 10 drums of debris sent for recycling at $1,200/drum = $12,000
In 2002; 14 drums of debris sent for recycling at $1200/drum = $16,800
In 2003; 8 drums of debris sent for recycling at $1050/drum = $8,400
Update on Injury Statistics
Kristi Evans
First Report of Injury Form There are two changes to the form:
Liberty Mutual has a new phone number for reporting certain injuries1-800-362-0000
A distinction has been made for Grad Students:• Paid Project• Student Project
When do you call Liberty Mutual?
When medical treatment has been provided at a medical facility or doctor’s office
If the injured person loses time beyond the day of injury
2003 Purdue Injuries
Strains 229
Lacerations 104
Contusions 88
Burns 43
Sprains 33
Fractures 22
Foreign Bodies 22
Punctures 20
Dermatitis 13
Multiple Injuries 12
Occ. Diseases 10
Other 22
Identify the Cause of Purdue Injuries
Struck by, Struck Against
33% Slips, Trips and Falls
22%
Lifting, Twisting,
Overexertion21% Inhalation
0%
Foreign Bodies3%
Cumulative Trauma
9%
Caught in6%
Other6%
Injury Cost
In 2002 $1,485,848 was incurred for workplace accidents
In 2003 $1,201,044 has been incurred for a decrease of 19%
Average Cost Per Claim
The average cost/claim in 2002 was $1,836
The average cost/claim in 2003 was $1,506 for a decrease of 18%
How can departments use injury statistics?
Identify tasks with reoccurring injuries Develop and implement plans to decrease the
risk of injury
To receive specific injury statistics for your particular area contact me at [email protected]
Hazard Assessment Update
L. Swihart
The Federal Rule
OSHA reg 1910. 132 requiresHazard assessment for PPE-requiring activities
Written certification of same
In every workplace. Whether there are PPE needs or not
Not just labs…
Even the architects….
Purdue PPE Policy
Provides several “template” forms
By job title
By entire room (popular in labs)
By job task, activity, operation, machine
Update
Departments are doing increasingly well with understanding and completing Hazard Assessment and HA Certification.
Areas for improvement are More thoroughly assessing all present hazards. Enforcing the PPE policies established by HA
process. HA & cert process for areas not needing PPE (!) PPE training and training records.
Example 1Assessment Date:________ Dept: _________ Bldg _____
Task: ____________________________________________
Hazards Identified:eye/face ______________ respiratory ______________head ______________ foot ______________electrical ______________ hand ______________whole body ______________ other ______________
PPE required:eye/face ______________ respiratory ______________head ______________ foot ______________electrical ______________ hand ______________whole body ______________ other ______________
3/2/04 CHM WTHR
560Operating bandsaw or standing within 5 ft while in use
particle impact
particle impact
impact goggles
cover to neck, elbows, ankles
safety shoes
falling lumber
Example 2Assessment Date:________ Dept: _________ Bldg _____Job Title:__________________________________________eye/face hazard task PPE required_______________ _________________ _____________________________ _________________ _____________________________ _________________ ______________
head hazard task PPE required_______________ _________________ _____________________________ _________________ _____________________________ _________________ ______________
Whole body hazard task PPE required_______________ _________________ _____________________________ _________________ _____________________________ _________________ ______________
3/2/04 CHM WTHR
560Carpenter
Particle impact Sawing, sanding, routing, planing… all particle generating activities
Impact goggles (Z87)
Impact from falling or stationary object
Working under other work or in presence of any stationary head hazards
Hard hat
Etcetera…..
Example 3Assessment Date:_______ Dept: _______ Bldg-room _____
Hazard Task – work with Minimum PPE required
chemical splash causing irritation or damage to eye skin
<50 mL dilute acid, base, or with organic or moderately toxic liquid
Safety glasses, skin cover to knees and elbows
>50 above, or any highly toxic agent, or any amount conc acid or base
splash goggles, 4 mL nitrile gloves, skin cover to wrists, neck, all leg and foot covered.
3/2/04 CHM WTHR
560
Example 3 cont’dHazard Task – work with Minimum PPE required
Severe poisoning, loss of limb or digit, death
Any amount HF or HF solution
Chin-length face shield and splash goggles, 11 mL nitrile gloves, nitrile apron with sleeves, all skin covered completely
Bottom of foot (minimum flip-flop), cover to knees, shoulder, underarm.
Being in the roomGeneral foot and body
Thank you.
Invite me to your Safety Committee meeting or any other meeting if you wish to explore this topic further and/or work together on it.
Linda Swihart – [email protected] 47063