UCOP February 2010 Safety Meeting Developed by Karen Hsi, UCOP EH&S Student Intern

UCOP February 2009 Safety Meeting

 14 Recordable Injuries in % Reduction From % Reduction from % Reduction from 2006  Injury Locations Kaiser – 5 UC Press – 3 Franklin St. – 4 Goleta – 1 Off-Site- 1 UCOP February 2010 Safety Meeting

DAYS AWAY FROM WORK DAYS OF JOB TRANSFER OR RESTRICTION UCOP February 2010 Safety Meeting

 8 Repetitive Stress Injuries (RSI) 33% Reduction from 2008  4 Slips, Trips, and Falls Same as 2008  2 Lifting/Material Handling 71% Reduction from 2008 UCOP February 2010 Safety Meeting

 Remedy Interactive Program Complete the Online Training Program  Need a New Invitation? – Go to the UCOP Be Smart About Safety Webpage & Request an Invitation Recently Moved-Retake the Online Program  Ensure Workstation is Properly Set-Up Implement Program Recommendations in a Timely Manner  Supervisors are Responsible to Ensure Recommendations are Implemented UCOP February 2010 Safety Meeting

 Workstation Ergonomic Evaluation Recommend Ergonomic Furniture/Equipment  Matching Furniture/Equipment Fund

 Adjustable Chair  Adjustable Keyboard  Monitor Height Top of Monitor Slightly Below Eye Level Lower for Bifocal Wearers  Monitor Depth–Should Not Lean Forward UCOP February 2010 Safety Meeting

 Rotate Job Tasks Changes Your Posture Micro-Breaks from Repetitive Activities  Stretching Exercises Pre-Work Stretching Activities 3 to 5 Minute Stretch Breaks Every Hour  Muscle Stretches and Vision Stretches  Get Away From the Computer – Do Not “Surf the Internet” or Play Computer Games During the Breaks UCOP February 2010 Safety Meeting

 Stretching Principles  1) Should not be painful  2) Hold for 3-10 seconds depending on the stretch  3) Don’t bounce  4) Breathe UCOP February 2010 Safety Meeting

Simple Ergonomic Stretches to Practice at your Workstation!

UCOP February 2010 Safety Meeting  Stretches Prior to Lifting  Lift with Legs, Not the Back  Avoid Twisting While Lifting Bulging or Herniated Disc  Ask for Assistance  Use a Cart or Dolly  If You Start Leaning Back: Load is Too Heavy – Request Assistance

 1 to 2 Water Bottle-Related Injuries Every Year at UCOP  Alternatives Use Smaller Size Water Bottle  5 Gallon Water Bottle – 45 Pounds  3 Gallon Water Bottle – 25 Pounds Use the Piped Water/Filter System  Eliminate Lifting Hazard  Eliminate Spillage of Water on the Floor  Slipping Hazard  If Must Change Bottles – Ask for Help UCOP February 2010 Safety Meeting

 Avoid Reaching Back in “Extended” Position Increases the Risk for Back Injuries  Keep the Back Straight Retrieving Luggage (Golfer’s Lift) One Foot Planted & Lift the Other Foot  Smaller, Lighter Loads  Luggage/Bags with Wheels Place Heavy Files in Bags with Wheels UCOP February 2010 Safety Meeting

A Few Words From the Safety Gurus... UCOP February 2010 Safety Meeting

 Footwear on Wet & Slippery Surfaces Ideal Footwear – Soft Rubber Soles & Heels with Rubber Cleats Poor Choice - High Heels or Shoes with Hard, Smooth-Surfaced Soles  Watch Your Steps, Especially: Stairs, Elevated Surfaces, Polished Marble Floors, Stepping onto Rugs, & the Elevator Gap (High Heels)  Carpet Threads Which Come Loose – Create a Tripping Hazard UCOP February 2010 Safety Meeting

Walking too fast or running Distractions- Not watching where one is going Distractions- Not watching where one is going Behaviors that Lead to Slips, Trips, and Falls Carrying materials which obstruct your view Failure to use handrails on stairs Failure to use handrails on stairs