Safety Orientation for New Employees Christine Inman Norris USCA Health and Safety Manager

Checklist of Important Safety Information and Documents Emergency Action Plan Emergency Action Plan Chemical Hygiene Plan (Laboratory Areas) Chemical Hygiene Plan (Laboratory Areas) Hazard Communication Program (Non-Lab Areas) Hazard Communication Program (Non-Lab Areas) Exposure Control Plan for Bloodborne Pathogens (if applicable) Exposure Control Plan for Bloodborne Pathogens (if applicable) Health and Safety Manual Health and Safety Manual University Vehicle Policies & Roadside Assistance Program University Vehicle Policies & Roadside Assistance Program University Keys Policy University Keys Policy Operations Website Operations Website

Emergency Action Plan Required by 29 CFR Required by 29 CFR Defines university response procedures dividing them into 3 categories Defines university response procedures dividing them into 3 categories Outlines Emergency Evacuation Procedures Outlines Emergency Evacuation Procedures Provide flowchart to demonstrate notification of proper authorities Provide flowchart to demonstrate notification of proper authorities Provides instruction on releasing information to the public Provides instruction on releasing information to the public Provides information on distribution of the Emergency Action Plan Provides information on distribution of the Emergency Action Plan

Chemical Hygiene Plan/ Hazard Communication Program Required by 29 CFR Required by 29 CFR Employees have the “Right to Know” what hazards are present in their work environment. Employees have the “Right to Know” what hazards are present in their work environment. Provides information on Chemical Inventory, Labeling, Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS), Standard Operating Procedures, and the location of the plan. Provides information on Chemical Inventory, Labeling, Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS), Standard Operating Procedures, and the location of the plan.

Chemicals…Where are they found? In any building material In any building material In any cleaning material In any cleaning material In any lab In any lab Just about anywhere Just about anywhere

Where can you find out about safe use practices while using chemicals? Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)

What will an MSDS tell me? Section 3 – Hazard Identification Section 3 – Hazard Identification Section 4 – First Aid Measures Section 4 – First Aid Measures Section 6 – Accidental Release Measures Section 6 – Accidental Release Measures Section 7 – Handling and Storage Section 7 – Handling and Storage Section 8 – Personal Protective Equipment Section 8 – Personal Protective Equipment Section 13 – Proper Disposal Methods Section 13 – Proper Disposal Methods

Exposure Control Plan Required by 29 CFR Required by 29 CFR Exposure Control Plan should assist in minimizing exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens, identify Engineering and Workplace Controls, and outline Universal Precautions. Exposure Control Plan should assist in minimizing exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens, identify Engineering and Workplace Controls, and outline Universal Precautions. Contains information regarding Hep B vaccinations for employees at risk. Contains information regarding Hep B vaccinations for employees at risk.

Health and Safety Manual A manual serving as a general reference document providing various information on health and safety topics at USCA. A manual serving as a general reference document providing various information on health and safety topics at USCA.

University Vehicle Policy Refer to General Policies #109 and #122 of USCA Policies and Procedure Manual Refer to General Policies #109 and #122 of USCA Policies and Procedure Manual Before driving a university vehicle, you must attend a Fleet Users Session (FUSS), complete a TS-100 Form, obtain a copy of your driving record from the DMV, and complete a Vehicle Reservation Request Before driving a university vehicle, you must attend a Fleet Users Session (FUSS), complete a TS-100 Form, obtain a copy of your driving record from the DMV, and complete a Vehicle Reservation Request

University Key Policy Refer to General Policies #118 of USCA Policies and Procedure Manual Refer to General Policies #118 of USCA Policies and Procedure Manual Key Requests, Distribution, Returns, and Lost keys are handled in the Operations Department Key Requests, Distribution, Returns, and Lost keys are handled in the Operations Department

Operations Website Provides information on the following: Provides information on the following: –Operations Staff –Maintenance Staff and Work Order Requests –Grounds & Housekeeping Staff –Vehicle Policies and Roadside Assistance Program –Key Request –Facilities Request –Health and Safety Issues (Manuals, Accident Reporting, MSDS, and Recycling) –Campus Planning and Construction

Questions???? Should you have any questions regarding general operations (Maintenance, Grounds, Housekeeping, and the Fleet), contact Annette Beeler at Should you have any questions regarding general operations (Maintenance, Grounds, Housekeeping, and the Fleet), contact Annette Beeler at Should you have any questions regarding health and safety, contact Christine Norris at Should you have any questions regarding health and safety, contact Christine Norris at 3538.