New Employee Safety Orientation Wayne County, Ohio

Training Topics Introduction Safety Manual Safety Committee Disciplinary Policy Safety / Loss Control Accidents & Injuries Emergency Safety Plan

Introduction Safety is top priority Accidents / injuries are unacceptable Accidents / injuries are avoidable Safety program is needed for prevention Safety is everyone’s responsibility Accident prevention has a direct impact on finances

Safety Manual Developed written plan Located in each department Can be reviewed online (S drive Administration Building) Includes procedures and guidelines Employee involvement Accident prevention Emergency planning Training requirements Hazard analysis Documentation Rules & guidelines

Safety Committee Meets second Tuesday of every other month (Starting February) Reviews injuries, policies, writes procedures, communicates issues to their department, provides necessary training

Training OSHA required Departmental needs Wayne County Training Topics: Accident / Illness Reporting Hearing Protection Confined Space Office Safety Emergency Safety Plan Personal Protective Equip. Electrical Safety Respirators Ergonomics Outside Contractors Fall Protection Power Tools Hazard Communication Bloodborne Pathogens Housekeeping & Fire General Safety Lockout / Tagout

Disciplinary Policy (referenced with the Wayne County Policy Manual) Grounds for Disciplinary Action Fighting / acts of violence Alcohol / drug abuse during work hours Failure to wear PPE Fraudulent Workers’ Comp Claims Failure to follow safety rules Major traffic violations Dangerous horseplay Failure to notify supervisor of hazardous conditions Failure to attend mandatory safety training Accidents/injuries due to non-compliance to safety training Excessive injuries outlined in policy (2 or more preventable injuries within 6 months)

Discipline (continued) Disciplinary action (based on a case by case basis) 1. instruction and cautioning 2. written warning 3. suspension 1 to 15 days 4. termination

Safety / Loss Control Conducts inspections Investigates incidents Reviews work conditions Trains employees Reviews all Workers’ Comp claims 330-287-5449

Accidents & Injuries Reportable Injuries (within 24 hrs) 1. Loss of consciousness 2. Restriction of work or motion 3. Medical treatment other than first aid 4. Occupational illness

Emergency Safety Plan Fire - call 9-1-1 - notify supervisor - attempt to contain fire if diminutive - evacuate to designated areas - do not leave are or re-enter building

Emergency Safety Plan Medical - call 9-1-1 when serious injury / accident occurs - notify first aid personnel and/or supervisor - supervisor to report to Loss Control within 24 hrs.

Emergency Safety Plan Tornado - Supervisor/department head or safety committee member will be issued warning through email or by weather radio - Supervisor to evacuate to lowest level in building and conduct head count - Return to workstations when warning has been lifted by NWS