TEEX Safety in the Work Place Annual Safety Refresher Training Division Director Presentation

TEEX Director’s Safety Philosophy 1.Safety is a mindset…an attitude 2.Employees & customers are TEEX

TEEX Director’s Safety Philosophy 3.Accidents hurt employees and TEEX 4.All accidents will be investigated

TEEX Director’s Safety Philosophy 5.Effective risk management is essential 6.Risk assessment – a continual process 7.Employees must apply safety principles

Division Responsibilities Monitor division safety performance 2.Comply with: –TEEX Safety Guide –TEEX Safety Manual –TAMUS safety regulations 3.Insist on employee safety responsibility and performance

Managers, Coordinators, & Supervisors Responsibilities Make safety a priority during all work 2.Work safely without injury 3.Empower employees to work safely 4.Correct unsafe conditions and behaviors 5.Comply with provisions of TEEX Safety Guide 6.Report all accidents

Employee Responsibilities Make safety a priority during all work 2.Work safely without injury 3.Report unsafe conditions and behaviors 4.Comply with provisions of TEEX Safety Guide

Division Safety Officer Responsibilities Assist Division Director, managers and supervisors in implementing safety program 2.Serve on TEEX Safety Subcommittee 3.Ensure employees have personal protective equipment 4.Ensure employees are trained in PPE

TEEX Worker Compensation Expense by Fiscal Year* FY03 FY04 FY05 Total ActualCarryoverTotalActualCarryoverTotalActualCarryoverTotalTotals ADMIN$2,398$2,117$4,515$13,835$2,018$15,853$0$1,629 $21,997 ESTI$41,476$43,659$85,135$56,672$19,952$76,623$820$25,746$26,566$188,324 EUPWTI$0$21,637 $1,177$13,827$15,004$0$14,352 $50,992 NERRTC$0 $15$0$15 PS&S$3,344$0$3,344$906$540$1,446$0$250 $5,040 P&RT$5,960$0$5,960$0$7,785 $0 $13,744 SDP$0 TED$0$35,416 $0$8,527 $0 $43,943 US&R$0 $2,631$0$2,631$0$1,005 $3,636 Totals$53,178$102,828$156,006$75,220$52,649$127,869$835$42,982$43,816$327,691 * WC only - no property damage included

Division Safety Incentive Awards DivisionStart of 180/365 DaysTarget Date for No Lost Time InjurySafety Incentive ADMIN9/1/048/31/05 ESTI10/4/044/2/05 EUPWTI2/28/058/27/05 NERRTC9/1/048/31/05 PS&S2/28/058/27/05 P&RT9/1/048/31/05 SDP9/1/048/31/05 TED9/1/048/31/05 US&R2/28/058/27/05 Blue-colored dates correspond to divisions marking safety incentive award on 2/27/05

TEDD Safety Incentives  The Technology and Economic Development Division (TEDD) will earn an administrative day of leave for all division employees if they complete 365 successive days without a lost workday accident. Our target date is 8/31/05.

Safety at Riverside  If you anticipate working after dark, move your car closer to the door that you will exit from.  Be aware of your surroundings.  Notify Area Maintenance if you notice that any exterior lights are out.

Building Security  Make sure the outer doors close securely behind you when you leave at night.

Location of Fire Extinguishers N Reception Area Conference Room Cafeteria TCALL Offices

Electrical Hazards  Extension cords/power strips/surge protectors  Location  Condition  Polarized plug  Overloading vs. warm to the touch  Overloading of wall outlets  Portable heaters  Condition  After-hours shutoff

Trip and Fall Hazards  Filing cabinets  Overloaded file cabinet drawers  Extension cords  Office arrangement versus risk  “Floor” storage  Safe access to work station

Office Ergonomics  Achieving a good fit between you and your computer workstation increases comfort and productivity. Varying your tasks throughout the day will help to avoid fatigue  Eliminating monitor screen glare makes it more comfortable and easier to read screen information  Occasional breaks with stretching exercises, taken throughout the day restore your energy and increase productivity.

Think Safety & Act Safely