Workplace Safety Alexander Archie Compliance Enforcement Supervisor 5500 Snyder Avenue Office: (775) Cell: (775)

Workplace Safety Keith Jaquillard Compliance Enforcement Officer 3955 West Russell Road Office: (702) Cell: (702)

Workplace Safety Training ObjectivesTraining Objectives –Understand Regulatory Hierarchy –Employer Responsibilities –Employee Responsibilities –Common Unsafe Practices or Conditions –Safety Committees –Safety Rules

Workplace Safety Federal OSHA became law 12/1970 Federal OSHA became law 12/1970 OSHA incorporates other standards (e.g., NFPA, ANSI, ASME, NIOSH, etc.) OSHA incorporates other standards (e.g., NFPA, ANSI, ASME, NIOSH, etc.) In 5/2010 Federal OSHA established Las Vegas, NV office In 5/2010 Federal OSHA established Las Vegas, NV office Federal OSHA has no authority to inspect State facilities Federal OSHA has no authority to inspect State facilities Nevada adopted federal OSHA via NRS chapter 618 (application 1984) Nevada adopted federal OSHA via NRS chapter 618 (application 1984)

Workplace Safety OSHA Act of 1970, Sec. 5. DutiesOSHA Act of 1970, Sec. 5. Duties (a)Each employer – 1.shall furnish to each of his employees employment and a place of employment which are free from recognized hazards that are causing or are likely to cause death or serious physical harm to his employees; 2.shall comply with occupational safety and health standards promulgated under this Act. (b)Each employee shall comply with occupational safety and health standards and all rules, regulations, and orders issued pursuant to this Act which are applicable to his own actions and conduct.

Workplace Safety Employer ResponsibilitiesEmployer Responsibilities –Provide a written safety program (AR 319) –Furnish a place of employment which is free from recognized hazards –Address and ask that each employee comply with occupational safety and health standards and all rules

Employee responsibilitiesEmployee responsibilities –Maintain a safe working environment –Report any potential hazards through your Chain of Command –Conduct informal inspections of your work area –Report your safety concerns thru your chain of command first Workplace Safety

Employee responsibilities (cont.)Employee responsibilities (cont.) –Attend safety training programs or briefings –Abide by all safety rules and regulations –Report “all” work related illnesses or injuries –Maintain a safety attitude Workplace Safety

Where do I get safety informationWhere do I get safety information –Supervisor –Safety Committee –Employee bulletin Boards –Safety Data Sheets –Administrative Regulations –Compliance Enforcement Unit Workplace Safety

Some of the most common safety hazardsSome of the most common safety hazards –Slips, trips, & falls –Struck by objects –Striking against objects –Burns –Skin irritation –Exposure to infectious diseases –Confine space –Welding/grinding Workplace Safety

Unsafe practicesUnsafe practices –Horseplay –Failure to warn or secure –Making safety devices inoperable –Operating at improper speed –Using equipment improperly –Not using provided equipment –Failure to use personal protective equipment –Improper lifting –Servicing equipment when in motion –Operating without authority Workplace Safety

Unsafe conditionsUnsafe conditions –Inadequate guards or protection –Defective tools or equipment –Inadequate warning system –Fire/explosion hazards –Poor housekeeping –Gasses, dust, fumes, vapors –Excessive noise –Inadequate lighting or ventilation –Improper job station set up or design Workplace Safety

Safety committeesSafety committees –Nevada State OSHA –NRS – (2)(b) –NAC – (2) –NDOC has: Central Administration Safety Committee (Carson City)Central Administration Safety Committee (Carson City) Institutional/Facility Safety CommitteeInstitutional/Facility Safety Committee

Workplace Safety Central administration safety committeeCentral administration safety committee –Chairperson appointed by Compliance Enforcement Supervisor –Representative from each of the functional areas, food service, custody, maintenance, Etc., shall be selected by area head –Compliance Enforcement Supervisor –Employee representative, elected by employees (two year term) –Meets at least quarterly

Workplace Safety Institutional/facility safety committeeInstitutional/facility safety committee –Associate Warden, Chairperson –Representatives from each of the functional areas, food service, custody, maintenance, Etc., shall be selected by area head –Elected representative, elected by employees (two year term) –Meets at least quarterly –Each facility that falls under an institution shall have one representative at the meeting.

Workplace Safety Safety rulesSafety rules –All employees are expected to follow safe work practices and cooperate with the safety program to assure personal protection for everyone. –Take no unnecessary chances; –Use all safety guards and Personal Protective Equipment; and –Make safety a routine part of the job. –Injuries and illnesses are to be reported as outlined in AR-329.

Workplace Safety Safety rules (cont.)Safety rules (cont.) –Safety hazards are to be reported immediately, through the chain of command. –All employees will comply with the safety program. Staff will be subject to disciplinary action for failing to adhere to safe work practices. –Supervisors are expected to enforce safety rules and monitor employees.

Workplace Safety Safety rules (cont.)Safety rules (cont.) –Supervisors are required to forward a copy of all C-1 and C-3 reports to the Lost Control Coordinator. –Supervisors are expected to maintain a safe and healthy work environment by identifying and controlling unsafe work conditions, practices and procedures.

Workplace Safety Safety rules (cont.)Safety rules (cont.) –The department shall furnish proper, safe tools, and equipment to include any personal protective equipment necessary. –Supervisors shall immediately investigate all reported accidents and injuries in accordance with AR-329.

Workplace Safety Safety rules (cont.)Safety rules (cont.) –Employees are encouraged to submit suggestions/comments regarding the Workplace Safety Program through any safety committee member. –Employees can also submit safety concerns using the Safety Concern Report form: Stewart Shared DriveStewart Shared Drive FormsForms DOC 018 formDOC 018 form

Workplace Safety SummarySummary –Discussed Regulatory Hierarchy –Discussed “Employee Rights and Responsibilities” –Discussed Common Unsafe Practices Gained an Understanding of Both Unsafe Practices and Unsafe Conditions

Workplace Safety Summary (cont.)Summary (cont.) –Discussed Roles of Safety Committees –Discussed Safety Rules

Workplace Safety Employees should report a safety concern thru their chain of command first Employees should report a safety concern thru their chain of command first The most common safety hazard is struck by objects The most common safety hazard is struck by objects Safety Committees are chaired by the Compliance Enforcement Supervisor Safety Committees are chaired by the Compliance Enforcement Supervisor A safety concern can be reported using form DOC 018 A safety concern can be reported using form DOC 018

Workplace Safety An elected safety committee member can serve a two year term An elected safety committee member can serve a two year term The elected employee is nominated and elected by employees The elected employee is nominated and elected by employees Representatives from each of the facility functional areas shall be represented at the safety committee Representatives from each of the facility functional areas shall be represented at the safety committee Staff are not encouraged to perform informal inspections of their work area Staff are not encouraged to perform informal inspections of their work area

Workplace Safety Safety committees meet monthly Safety committees meet monthly Camps hold their own safety committees Camps hold their own safety committees Safety Committees are chaired by the Associate Warden Safety Committees are chaired by the Associate Warden Supervisors are expected to enforce safety Supervisors are expected to enforce safety