SAFETY ORIENTATION PROGRAM County of Wilson SAFETY ORIENTATION PROGRAM

Topics to Discuss General Safety Hazard Communication and Safety Data Sheets (SDS) Blood Borne Pathogens (BBP) Accident Reporting and Worker’s Compensation

General Safety

General Safety Items Points of Interest Fire Safety Fall Prevention Back Safety Safety Committee

Wilson County places a high value on the safety of its employees and is committed to providing a safe workplace. The basic safety policy of Wilson County is no task is so important that an employee must violate a safety rule or take risk of injury/illness to complete a job. Employees are required to comply with all safety rules of their department and are encouraged to identify ways to make their department a safer place to work.

Fire Safety Do not create conditions that will promote a fire. Walkways and aisle must remain clear in the event of a fire. Learn where fire extinguishers are located and how to properly use them. (Training offered) Know closest Emergency Exit Practice Monthly Fire Drill

Fall Prevention & Safety Do not use chairs, boxes or make shift ladders to reach high places. Make sure a ladder is safe prior to use. Never stand on top step of ladder. Do not jump off ladders. Watch out for slippery floors and make sure proper signs are posted when necessary. Do not run. Use handrails when walking up or down stairs.

Back Safety & Injury Prevention Do not attempt to lift weight that you can not handle. Get assistance. When lifting: Get a good grip, bend your legs and lift with your legs, and keep your back straight. Do not stretch or twist when lifting. If team lifting, communicate clearly with your partner. Think safety prior to any lift.

Safety Committee Wilson County Safety Committee works to identify safety problems, develop solutions, review accident reports, and evaluate our safety program.

Hazard Communication & Safety Data Sheets

Hazard Communication Standard In order to ensure chemical safety in the workplace, information about the identities and hazards of the chemicals must be available and understandable to workers. OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard requires the development and dissemination of such information.

Hazard Communication Standard Chemical manufacturers are required to evaluate the hazards of chemicals they produce and prepare labels and Safety Data Sheets (SDS) to convey the hazard information. All employers with hazardous chemicals in their workplace must have labels and Safety Data Sheets for their workers and train them to handle the chemicals appropriately.

Hazard Communication Standard Safety Data Sheets (SDS): Should include the following sections Identification Hazard(s) identification Composition/information on ingredients First-Aid Measures Fire-Fighting Measures Accidental release measures

Hazard Communication Standard SDS Cont. Handling & Storage Exposure controls/personal protection Physical and chemical properties Stability and reactivity Toxicological Information Ecological Information

Hazard Communication Standard SDS Cont. Disposal considerations Transport considerations Regulatory information Other information including date of preparation or last revision

Hazard Communication Standard Labels for a hazardous chemical must contain: Name, Address & Phone number Product Identifier Signal Words Hazard Statement(s) Precautionary Statement(s) Pictograms

Blood Borne Pathogens (BBP)

BBP: What Are They? Blood borne pathogens are microorganisms such as viruses or bacteria that are carried in blood and can cause disease in people.

BBP: Transmission Blood borne pathogens are transmitted through contact with infected human blood and other body fluids. Unbroken skin provides an impervious barrier against BBP, but BBP can enter your system through: Open Sores Cuts Abrasions Acne Any sort of damaged or broken skin such as sunburn or blisters.

BBP: Transmission (con’t) Blood Borne pathogens can also be transmitted through the mucous membranes of the: Eyes Nose Mouth

BBP: Signs & Labels Warning labels must be placed on containers of regulated waste, refrigerators and freezers containing blood or other potentially infectious material; and other containers used to store, transport, or ship blood or other potentially infectious materials.

BBP: Personal Protective Equipment The best protection against exposure is to ensure you are wearing the appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE). Gloves Goggles/Face Shields Aprons

BBP: If you are exposed Wash the exposed area thoroughly with soap and water. Flush mouth, nose, eyes for 15 minutes if blood is splashed in mucous membranes. Report exposure to your supervisor. Fill out appropriate paperwork. Have source patient tested Follow up

BBP: Rules to Follow Treat all blood or potentially infectious body fluids as if they are contaminated. Always wear PPE. Replace PPE that is torn or punctured. Remove PPE and properly dispose of before leaving work area. Wash hands immediately after removing PPE.

Accident Reporting & Worker’s Compensation

If you are injured at work, report the injury as soon as possible to your supervisor. Complete the Accident Investigation Report. You will be sent to Wilson Immediate Care for initial treatment, unless it is a life-threatening injury in which you will be sent to Wilson Medical Center ED. Follow up with Wilson Immediate Care as instructed.

And Finally !!!

Remember: Safety First Safety is each employees responsibility. Performing assigned jobs safely will lead to success for yourself, your department and Wilson County. Report to work well rested, alert and prepared. Make sure you have received proper instruction on any type of equipment that you are required to operate as part of your job.