Physics Department All Hands Meeting Safety Issues Ron Gill January 24, 2008

Building Emergencies & Evacuations  When You Hear a Building Alarm ALWAYS evacuate the building Leave by the Nearest Safe Exit Go to the outdoor assembly area (Lawn by main entrance)  If You are Informed of an Alarm See above  The Building Manager is the LEC Local Emergency Coordinator – Sal Marino Alternates: Ron Gill, Mike Zarcone  Information is Posted In hallways On our web sites

Walking Injuries  Lost Time Injury Due to Broken Ankle Lost balance and fell Contributing factors: surface conditions & footwear  Surface Conditions Be aware of where you are walking - Familiar path Slippery or uneven surfaces - Weather conditions - Unfamiliar path  Footwear Suitable for conditions Suitable for amount and places you will walk  Carrying Objects – Weight and Bulk Reduces balance, changes center of gravity Block view of where you are stepping

Injuries Lab-wide Averages: Recordable = 44.2  7.5 Non-recordable = 66.6  7.2 Total =  14.1

Injury Statistics

Injury Reduction – Zero Injuries  BNL, DOE and Physics Department Goal  Who is Responsible for Reducing Injuries? Each of us – our own personal safety All of us – look out for conditions that may impact others  Largest Contributing Factor to Injuries? Belief that you can’t or won’t be hurt  What Can You Do? Before each activity, ask yourself - What personal protective equipment (PPE) should I use? - What is the worst thing that can go wrong? - What is the most likely injury while doing this job? - What have I done to prevent the above from happening? - Proper PPE? Following procedures? Attitude/alertness? - Is there a better or safer way to do this? - If there is tell someone – feedback!