New Hire Briefing 1 FOUO Updated

Who are we? (Safety Team) Full Time Safety Manager: MAJ Germann Safety Specialist: 1LT Vargas Safety Specialist: SGT Worthington Safety Specialist: SSG Pasillas OH Nurse: Vacant OH Specialist: SGT Long M-Day Safety Officer: Vacant 2

References AR Army Safety Program NGR Army National Guard Safety Program 29 CFR 1910 OSHA Standards for General Industry 3

Accident Prevention Accident REPORTING! Vehicle Safety Safety at Home & Work What is OSHA & what do they do for you Occupational Health Safety Tools 4

 ALL unsafe acts and conditions should be immediately reported to Commanders, Supervisors & the Safety Office.  Know Your Facility Emergency Action and Fire Plans!  Composite Risk Management (CRM) 5

Leadership Leaders failure to enforce standards contribute heavily to accident causation. Leaders set the tone for a safe environment! Be Trained! Stay current in required training. Be proactive in seeking new training. If you are not properly trained on a process, ask for assistance. 6

 Vehicle Accidents  ALL accidents involving government vehicles MUST be reported to the safety office.  Rented vehicles, while on orders, are considered government vehicles.  On or Off Duty/On or Off Post.  Personal Injury- Purpose of reporting!  To track data – not to report names.  To protect you if follow up care is required 7

 When do you need to report?  AGR: All accidents, on or off post, must be reported through JOC-OPs.  M-Day: Accidents on duty status (LOD’s) must be reported through JOC-OPs.  Technician: Accidents during work hours must be reported thru supervisor and HRO using Dept. of Labor Form CA1 or CA2. During lunch breaks accidents are not reportable unless it is in conjunction with a work-related mission. 8

n What do I use? –Report unsafe or unhealthful working conditions using DA Form –Report any hazards using the OHR form, DA Form 2696 n RCAS-SOH –Accident reporting – if there is a CA-1 or CA-17 for technician injury or an LOD initiated for a soldier accident reports are entered in RCAS-SOH –Hazard reporting, tracking and remediation is through RCAS-SOH. 9

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 Use Ground Guides  In Motor pools and AO’s  During low light and reduced visibility  Army Motor Vehicle Procedures  Get a proper briefing prior to mission execution to include a risk brief sheet.  Must be licensed to operate any vehicle.  Perform a proper PMCS.  Buckle Up! If a vehicle is equipped with a seatbelt it must be worn!  Excessive speed, following too closely, improper equipment training, fatigue, and inattention are the leading causes of AMV accidents. 11

 Vehicle Safety  POV’s are the Number One Killer of Soldiers – Period.  All soldiers are required to complete the online Army Accident Avoidance Course.  Primary causes of accidents are speed, fatigue, alcohol, inattention, and reckless driving. Buckle Up!  Motorcycle Safety  Motorcycle Safety Course  Helmet, Footwear, Long Sleeve Shirt & Trousers, Gloves, Bright Clothing (Reflective Item at Night)  Policy in staffing 12

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 Prevent back injuries by lifting correctly, or getting help with the job.  Avoid Complacency  Clean work areas  Report unsafe conditions  Be the Safety Person in your home.  Firearm Safety  Use gun locks and safes 15

 PT  Use reflective belts when running.  Avoid I-pods / avoid distractions  Holiday Safety  Be aware of specific risks on holiday occasions  Holidays are no time to suffer losses  Ergonomics  Fit the job to the worker  Be aware of potential bad work practices 16

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 Water Safety  Water related accidents are the second leading cause of soldier death.  90% of water related accidents involve alcohol.  Watercraft as POV’s & DUI  Avoid Hazards at Work  Tag and disable unserviceable equipment, tools, machines  Report unsafe working conditions 18

 Weather  Flash Floods  Snow  Heat/Cold  Lightning  Poisonous Critters Snakes Spiders Scorpions Bees Ticks 19

Occupational Safety & Health Administration  Established standards that employers and employees must follow.  Created procedures for reporting & responding to unsafe work conditions.  Annual compliance inspection in all workplaces 20

Occupational Health OH Nurse: Vacant OH Specialist: SGT Devin Long

Medical Surveillance Complete Medical Surveillance Survey & DD2005 Submit to SGT Long – If determined by DoD M – Exam will be ordered and local vendor will contact you to schedule You will receive copy & a copy will be kept in OH office Annual exams are done according to DoD M requirements

23 Globally Harmonized System  Formerly the Hazardous Communication Program  Initial GHS training must be completed and documented.  Know where potentially hazardous chemicals are stored and used in your facility.  Know what & where your SDS’s are.

 Hazardous Material Exposure  All HAZMAT spills, on and off post, will be reported to the safety office.  Plan on a yearly physical if you are routinely exposed to hazardous material/waste.  Store materials and dispose of waste properly.  Do not use hazardous materials in confined areas unless enrolled in the respiratory program.  Be aware of carbon monoxide hazards. 24 Hazardous Material

 Job Required – If your job/position requires the use of Personal Protective Clothing and Equipment (PPCE), the employer is responsible to provide it at no cost to the worker. If, for some reason, your facility cannot provide your PPE in a timely manner, contact the Safety Office.  Personal Protective Equipment  Face Shields  Welding Apron/Mask  Steel Toed Boots  Work Gloves  Hard Hats 25 PPCE

 Eye Protection Program  Certain work areas (shops, motor pool, etc.) are required to provide eye protection. See your section supervisor and observe posted warning signs to ensure proper levels of eye protection.  Prescription Safety Glasses may be provided by the Safety Office 26 Vision Conservation

 Respiratory Protection Program  Certain work areas (shops, motor pool, etc.) are required to enroll in the respiratory program. See your section supervisor whether you are required to enroll.  Limit work in confined areas (under vehicles and aircraft, aircraft cockpits, etc.) 27 Respiratory Protection

 Hearing Conservation Program  Many Army personnel, both civilian and military, have suffered hearing loss from failure to wear hearing protection (ear plugs, muff, etc.)  Wearing of hearing protection needs to be enforced. Don’t be afraid to speak up or better yet, take someone some ear plugs, they will use them.  DA has determined that hearing loss need not occur. Sufficient protections exist to prevent it. 28 Hearing Conservation

 Bloodborne Pathogens  Provide guidance and procedures to minimize or prevent occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens. Identify actions to be taken if potential or actual exposures occur.  Universal Precautions: Treat all bodily secretions as if they can transmit disease. 29 Bloodborne Pathogens

Tools Safety Publications and Training Tools 30

 Accident Prevention & REPORTING!  Vehicle & Job Safety – at Home & Work  OSHA is your friend!  Occupational Health! Looking for safety advice or training aids? Contact the Safety or Occupational Health Offices 32

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