Safety in the Workplace

Safety in the Workplace
BME/CompE/EE/ME 297 Senior Design Seminar Robert Wheaton, MPH, CIH Vanderbilt University Director, Vanderbilt Environmental Health and Safety VEHS 9/17/2018

Agenda Class Exercise What we do here at Vandy
Safety professions and career choices The drivers for workplace safety Key workplace safety issues you should know VEHS 9/17/2018

Class Exercise When “Engineering” and “Workplace Safety” Collide!
What’s wrong with this picture? VEHS 9/17/2018

What’s wrong with this picture?
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Introduction “Workplace Safety” isn’t just ladders and extension cords! “Workplace Safety” is a multi-disciplinary effort that involves: Environmental Engineering Hazardous Materials Management Industrial Hygiene Biological Safety Health Physics Safety Engineering VEHS 9/17/2018

Vanderbilt Environmental Health and Safety
Our Mission is to: Partner with the Vanderbilt University community to facilitate and promote safety, health, and environmental management. VEHS 9/17/2018

Fire/Life Safety & Emergency Preparedness
Fire Safety General Safety Emergency Preparedness Construction Safety VEHS 9/17/2018

Industrial Hygiene Compliance with OSHA & TOSHA requirements
Indoor Air Quality Hazard Communication Respiratory Protection Chemical Exposure Assessments VEHS 9/17/2018

Biosafety Compliance with CDC/NIH Biosafety requirements
Review of research protocols for biohazards Management of research registration database Biosafety Exposure Assessments VEHS 9/17/2018

Radiation Safety Compliance with NRC/DRH requirements
Oversight of Radiation Safety Committee Management of all radioactive materials used at Vanderbilt Radiation safety audits X-ray equipment evaluation Management of the dosimetry program, monitoring personnel for exposure to radiation VEHS 9/17/2018

Environmental Protection
Compliance with EPA/TDEC and DOT/TDOT regulations Manages the collection and disposal of radioactive and chemical waste Provides emergency response for small chemical and radiation spills Administers chemical redistribution program VEHS 9/17/2018

Laboratory Safety Laboratory Closeout, Relocation & Setup Assistance
Laboratory Safety Training Hazard ID Program Fume hood inspections VEHS 9/17/2018

Safety Training Services
Topics Fire Safety (“Burning Issues”) Chemical Lab Safety Hazardous Waste Training Hazard Communication Biosafety Radiation Safety Emergency Preparedness And much more… Provided as Lecture presentations Online through VandySafe VEHS 9/17/2018

VEHS Web Site http://www.safety.vanderbilt.edu
Material Safety Data Sheets Safety Training - online & scheduled classes Safety Manuals Forms And more! VEHS 9/17/2018

Vanderbilt Environmental Health and Safety
Administration Occupational Safety, Health and Emergency Preparedness Radiation Safety Management Radiation Safety Operations Medical Center Safety and Training Laboratory and Environmental Compliance Biological Safety Talk about my career. Wastewater treatment, DI water systems, toxic gas monitors, IH, management, certification, education. Years taken Talk about various departments and their role briefly

Andrea George, CHMM Assistant Director
B.S. Western KY University Physics/Mathematics M.S. Vanderbilt University Environmental Engineering Board Certified Hazardous Materials Manager Over 7 yrs experience in environmental consulting VEHS Start Date: 11/97 Ph.D. candidate in CEE – expected graduation 2005! Manages Chemical and Radioactive Waste and Laboratory & Environmental Compliance Programs VEHS 9/17/2018

Kevin Warren, EIT Sr. Safety Officer
B.S. University of Arkansas, Civil Engineering M.S. Vanderbilt University Civil and Environmental Engineering Engineer-in-training Over 4 yrs experience in environmental consulting VEHS Start Date: 8/99 Supervises Laboratory & Environmental Compliance Programs VEHS 9/17/2018

Environmental Engineering (PE, REM)
Air Pollution Control Water Pollution Control Environmental Management Systems Permits Remediation/Construction Pollution Prevention VEHS 9/17/2018

Hazardous Materials Management (CHMM)
Hazardous Chemical Waste Disposal Radioactive Waste Disposal Manufacture and storage of hazardous materials Packaging, shipping and transportation of hazardous materials HAZMAT Emergency Response Environmental programs are vital to our public health and safety and, within that field, the management of hazardous materials requires proven and unquestionable skill and competence. Quality control over the professionals involved in programs of national importance, and particularly of public safety, is best accomplished through certification An understanding of the basic principles involved in technologies pertaining to hazardous materials management, including: chemistry, radiology, physics, biology, geology/hydrology, toxicology, and engineering. A knowledge of the regulatory framework of environmental and hazardous materials management: the Federal regulations associated with TSCA, RCRA, CERCLA, FIFRA, OSHA, DOT, and EPA. Competence and maturity of judgment in managing environmental programs and resources. VEHS 9/17/2018

Industrial Hygiene (CIH)
Anticipate, recognize, evaluate and control hazards on the workplace Chemical Hazards Physical Hazards Exposure Monitoring Ergonomics IAQ/Mold Ventilation An Industrial Hygienist (IH) is a professional who is dedicated to the health and well-being of the worker. Typically, this would have an IH evaluating the health effects of chemicals or noise in a work place. This has been expanded a bit by the changing of our society from an industrial/agricultural base to more of a service economy to address issues of productivity (we must include the buzz-words of today such as a "value added" effect). It also now relates to an expansion of workplace to areas of the community outside the traditional place of employment. The technical knowledge of industrial hygiene practice has been divided into sixteen areas: basic science; biohazards; biostatistics and epidemiology; engineering controls; non-engineering controls; ergonomics; ethics and management; analytical chemistry; sampling, monitoring and instrumentation; noise and vibration; ionizing radiation; nonionizing radiation; regulations, standards, and guidelines; thermal and pressure stressors; toxicology; and general IH topics including community exposures, hazardous wastes, risk communication, indoor environmental quality, and others (unit operations, process safety, and confined spaces). VEHS 9/17/2018

Biological Safety (CBSP)
Human Gene Transfer Recombinant DNA Biocontainment facilities Pathogenic and infectious agents Select Agents and High Consequence Livestock Pathogens Disinfection and Biological Waste The concept of Biological Safety (or biosafety) has paralleled the development of the science of microbiology and its extension into new and related areas (tissue culture, recombinant DNA, animal studies, and biotechnology). The knowledge and skill gained by microbiologists necessary to isolate, manipulate and propagate pathogenic microorganisms required parallel development of containment principles, facility design, and practices and procedures to prevent occupational infections in the biomedical environment or release of the organisms to the environment. The field of biosafety promotes safe laboratory practices, procedures, and proper use of containment equipment and facilities; stimulates responsible activities among laboratory workers; and provides advice on laboratory design. Biosafety professionals include microbiologists, biologists, molecular biologists, environmental health scientists, industrial hygienists, clinical health care professionals, veterinarians, chemists and engineers. Regardless of their background and education, they must develop knowledge of the principles of epidemiology, disease transmission patterns, risk-assessment management, disinfection and sterilization, disease prevention, aerobiology and environmental control. Ultimately, biosafety is the responsibility of all persons who manipulate pathogenic microorganisms and recombinant DNA molecules. VEHS 9/17/2018

Health Physics (CHP) Radiation Safety
Ionizing radiation producing equipment Radioactive materials Sealed sources Shielding Dosimetry/Exposure Monitoring For decades, ionizing radiation has been beneficial to human beings in areas ranging from medical diagnosis and therapy to scientific research to generating electrical power. However, when used in large quantities or in unsafe ways, ionizing radiation can harm living organisms. Care must be taken to properly use equipment and to minimize the potential for unnecessary radiation exposure to individuals or environmental contamination in medical, research, or power-generation activities. The health physicist is prominent among scientists charged with controlling the beneficial use of ionizing radiation while protecting workers and the public from potential hazards. VEHS 9/17/2018

Safety Engineering (CSP)
Fire Prevention and Codes Accident Prevention and Fault-tree analysis Process Safety Management Emergency Preparedness Construction Safety Risk Management A safety professional is a person engaged in the prevention of accidents, incidents, and events that harm people, property, or the environment. They use qualitative and quantitative analysis of simple and complex products, systems, operations, and activities to identify hazards. They evaluate the hazards to identify what events can occur and the likelihood of occurrence, severity of results, risk (a combination of probability and severity), and cost. They identify what controls are appropriate and their cost and effectiveness. Safety professionals make recommendations to managers, designers, employers, government agencies, and others. Controls may involve administrative controls (such as plans, policies, procedures, training, etc.) and engineering controls (such as safety features and systems, fail-safe features, barriers, and other forms of protection). Safety professionals may manage and implement controls. Beside knowledge of a wide range of hazards, controls, and safety assessment methods, safety professionals must have knowledge of physical, chemical, biological and behavioral sciences, mathematics, business, training and educational techniques, engineering concepts, and particular kinds of operations (construction, manufacturing, transportation, etc.) VEHS 9/17/2018

Salary Levels – Environmental Engineering
Entry Level M.S. in Environmental Engineering or related fields and up to 1 year experience; or B.S. and up to 3 years experience. Base Salary Weighted Average (75 incumbents) - $56,695 Senior Level Ph.D. in Environmental Engineering or related fields and up to 1 year experience; or M.S. and 1 to 3 years experience; or B.S. and 3 to 5 years experience. Certification preferred. Base Salary Weighted Average (118 incumbents) - $66,671 Principal Level Ph.D. in Environmental Engineering or related fields and 1 to 3 years experience; or M.S. and 3 to 5 years experience; or B.S. and 5 to 7 years experience. Certification preferred. Base Salary Weighted Average (307 incumbents) - $80,620 Source: 2004 Environmental Health and Safety Compensation Survey Report – Foushee Group, Inc. VEHS 9/17/2018

Salary Levels – Safety Engineer
Entry Level M.S. in Safety Engineering or related fields and up to 1 year experience; or B.S. and up to 3 years experience. Base Salary Weighted Average (183 incumbents) - $57,776 Senior Level Ph.D. in Safety Engineering or related fields and up to 1 year experience; or M.S. and 1 to 3 years experience; or B.S. and 3 to 5 years experience. Certification preferred. Base Salary Weighted Average (306 incumbents) - $67,911 Principal Level Ph.D. in Safety Engineering or related fields and 1 to 3 years experience; or M.S. and 3 to 5 years experience; or B.S. and 5 to 7 years experience. Certification preferred. Base Salary Weighted Average (545 incumbents) - $74,309 Source: 2004 Environmental Health and Safety Compensation Survey Report – Foushee Group, Inc. VEHS 9/17/2018

EHS Management Salary Levels
Manager, Environmental Health and Safety Ph.D. in Environmental or Safety Engineering and more than 5 years experience; or M.S. and more than 7 years experience; or B.S. and more than 10 years experience. Experience should include 3 years supervisory responsibility. Certification preferred. Base Salary Weighted Average (339 incumbents) - $106,647 Second Level Environmental Affairs Executive Ph.D. in Environmental Science/Engineering or related fields and more than 10 years experience; or M.S. and more than 15 years experience; or B.S. and more than 20 years experience. Experience should include 5 years of management responsibility. Certification preferred. Base Salary Weighted Average (115 incumbents) - $155,136 Top Level Environmental Affairs Executive Ph.D. in Environmental Science/Engineering or related fields and more than 15 years experience; or M.S. and more than 20 years experience; or B.S. and more than 25 years experience. Experience should include 8 years of management responsibility. Certification preferred. Base Salary Weighted Average (75 incumbents) - $213,118 VEHS 9/17/2018 Source: 2004 Environmental Health and Safety Compensation Survey Report – Foushee Group, Inc.

The Drivers of “Workplace Safety”
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) Centers for Disease Control (CDC) VEHS 9/17/2018

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Established 1970 Principle functions Major EPA laws: PPA CAA CWA CERCLA/SARA EPCRA FIFRA SWDA/RCRA SDWA TSCA NEPA The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency was established in 1970 to consolidate in one agency a variety of federal research, monitoring, standard-setting and enforcement activities to ensure environmental protection. EPA's mission is to protect human health and to safeguard the natural environment--air, water, and land--upon which life depends. The principal roles and functions of the EPA would include: The establishment and enforcement of environmental protection standards consistent with national environmental goals. The conduct of research on the adverse effects of pollution and on methods and equipment for controlling it, the gathering of information on pollution, and the use of this information in strengthening environmental protection programs and recommending policy changes. Assisting others, through grants, technical assistance and other means in arresting pollution of the environment. Assisting the Council on Environmental Quality in developing and recommending to the President new policies for the protection of the environment. Pollution Prevention Act (PPA) 42 U.S.C and 13102, § et seq. (part of Omnibus Budget Reconcilation Act of 1990, P.L ) [Nov. 5, 1990] Seeks to prevent pollution through reduced generation of pollution at their sources Clean Air Act (CAA) 42 U.S.C. § 7401 et seq. [Dec. 31, 1970] · Clean Air Act Amendments of U.S.C. § 7401 et seq. [Nov. 15, 1990] -requires EPA to set mobile source limits, ambient air quality standards, hazardous air pollutant emission standards, standards for new pollutant sources (acid rain) and to focus on areas which do not attain standards (Ozone, NOX, SOX, particles, smog, etc.) Clean Water Act 33 U.S.C. § 1251 et seq. [Dec. 28, 1977] - establishes a sewage treatment construction grants program, and a regulatory and enforcement program for discharges of wastes into US waters. Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA, or Superfund) 42 U.S.C. § 9601 et seq. [Dec. 11, 1980] - Otherwise known as the “Superfund” law. Establishes a fee-maintained fund to clean-up abandoned hazardous waste sites. Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA) 42 U.S.C et seq. (Title III of Superfund Amendments Reauthorization Act of SARA) [Oct. 17, 1986] - created in response to BHOPAL chemical incident - requires industrial reporting of chemical releases and encourages planning to respond to chemical emergencies Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) 7 U.S.C. § 135 et seq. [Oct. 21, 1972] · Original FIFRA passed in 1947; Oct. 21, 1972 Amendment was also known as the Federal Environmental Pesticide Control Act. Significant new amendments related to pesticide re-registration requirements, storage and disposal of suspended/canceled pesticides, indemnity payments, and enforcement issues. [Oct. 25, 1988] - regulates the use and storage of pesticides. Federal Water Pollution Control Act Amendments of 1972 (FWPCA) PL ; [Oct. 18, 1972] Solid Waste Disposal Act / Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) 42 U.S.C. § 321 et seq. [Oct. 21, 1976] - provide regulation of solid and hazardous waste Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) 43 U.S.C. § 300f et. seq. [Dec. 16, 1974] - establishes primary drinking water standards, regulates underground injection disposal practices, and establishes a groundwater control program - Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) 15 U.S.C. § 2601 et seq. [Oct. 11, 1976] Regulates the testing of chemicals and their use National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) 42 U.S.C [Jan. 1, 1970] - requires EPA to review Environmental Impact Statements VEHS 9/17/2018

Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
OSH Act of 1970 Federal and State OSHA Plans 29CFR1910 Occupational Safety and Health Standards Principle Areas of enforcement: Occ Health and Env. Controls PPE General Duty Clause OSHA's mission is to ensure safe and healthful workplaces in America. Since the agency was created in 1971, workplace fatalities have been cut in half and occupational injury and illness rates have declined 40 percent. At the same time, U.S. employment has doubled from 56 million workers at 3.5 million worksites to 111 million workers at 7 million sites. General Safety – walkways and surfaces, ladders, stairs and scaffolding, manlifts/powered platforms Fire Safety – emergency plans, exit routes, fire protection plans, compliance with NFPA life safety code Hazardous Materials – compressed gases, explosives, combustible and flammable liquids, highly hazardous substances, hazardous waste operations, training, Hazard Communication, Laboratory Standard Occ Health and Env. controls – noise, hearing conservation, ventilation and non-ionizing radiation Personal Protective Equipment – gloves, hard hats, steel toed shoes, face shields/goggles and respirators (air purifying or supplied air) General Duty Clause (5A1) – Each employer -- 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; General Safety Fire Safety Hazardous Materials VEHS 9/17/2018

Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC)
Atomic Energy Act of 1954 Energy Reorganization Act of 1974 Federal and State NRC Plans Principle Areas of regulation: Nuclear Reactors Radioactive Materials (RAM) Radioactive Waste The NRC's mission is to regulate the Nation's civilian use of byproduct, source, and special nuclear materials to ensure adequate protection of public health and safety, to promote the common defense and security, and to protect the environment. Under the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, a single agency, the Atomic Energy Commission, had responsibility for the development and production of nuclear weapons and for both the development and the safety regulation of the civilian uses of nuclear materials. The Energy Reorganization Act of 1974 split these functions, assigning to one agency, now the Department of Energy, the responsibility for the development and production of nuclear weapons, promotion of nuclear power, and other energy-related work, and assigning to the NRC the regulatory work, which does not include regulation of defense nuclear facilities. The Act of 1974 gave the Commission its collegial structure and established its major offices. The later amendment to the Act also provided protections for employees who raise nuclear safety concerns. The NRC's regulatory mission covers three main areas: Reactors - Commercial reactors for generating electric power and nonpower reactors used for research, testing, and training Materials - Uses of nuclear materials in medical, industrial, and academic settings and facilities that produce nuclear fuel Waste - Transportation, storage, and disposal of nuclear materials and waste, and decommissioning of nuclear facilities from service VEHS 9/17/2018

Centers for Disease Control (CDC)
Agency of Health and Human Services Lead federal agency for protecting the health and safety of people Organized around 12 National Centers The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is recognized as the lead federal agency for protecting the health and safety of people - at home and abroad, providing credible information to enhance health decisions, and promoting health through strong partnerships. CDC serves as the national focus for developing and applying disease prevention and control, environmental health, and health promotion and education activities designed to improve the health of the people of the United States. CDC Organization The CDC is one of the major operating components of the Department of Health and Human Services. CDC's major organizational components respond individually in their areas of expertise and pool their resources and expertise on cross-cutting issues and specific health threats. The agency is comprised of these organizational components: National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities (NCBDDD) provides national leadership for preventing birth defects and developmental disabilities and for improving the health and wellness of people with disabilities. National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (NCCDPHP) prevents premature death and disability from chronic diseases and promotes healthy personal behaviors. National Center for Environmental Health (NCEH) provides national leadership in preventing and controlling disease and death resulting from the interactions between people and their environment. National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) provides statistical information that will guide actions and policies to improve the health of the American people. National Center for HIV, STD, and TB Prevention (NCHSTP) provides national leadership in preventing and controlling human immunodeficiency virus infection, sexually transmitted diseases, and tuberculosis. National Center for Infectious Diseases (NCID) prevents illness, disability, and death caused by infectious diseases in the United States and around the world. National Center for Injury Prevention and Control (NCIPC) prevents death and disability from nonoccupational injuries, including those that are unintentional and those that result from violence. National Immunization Program (NIP) prevents disease, disability, and death from vaccine-preventable diseases in children and adults. National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) ensures safety and health for all people in the workplace through research and prevention. Epidemiology Program Office (EPO) strengthens the public health system by coordinating public health surveillance; providing support in scientific communications, statistics, and epidemiology; and training in surveillance, epidemiology, and prevention effectiveness. Public Health Practice Program Office (PHPPO) strengthens community practice of public health by creating an effective workforce, building information networks, conducting practice research, and ensuring laboratory quality. Office of the Director (CDC/OD) manages and directs the activities of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; provides overall direction to, and coordination of, the scientific/medical programs of CDC; and provides leadership, coordination, and assessment of administrative management activities. VEHS 9/17/2018

Key workplace safety issues
OSHA Hazard Communication Standard Right-to-Know Training Chemical Information OSHA Laboratory Standard Chemical Hygiene Plan Inventory SOP’s VEHS 9/17/2018

Electrical Safety (LO/TO) Construction Safety – Confined Spaces, Shoring and Trenching Emergency Planning and Reporting Permit applications – Hot Work, Storm Water, Air, etc. Proper Hazardous Waste Disposal Radiation safety with low-level RAM Compressed Gas Safety VEHS 9/17/2018

Physical hazards - noise, heat, cold, PPE – hard hats, safety glasses , steel toed shoes, etc. Laser safety HazMat Team member EHS Training Etc., etc, etc… VEHS 9/17/2018

Where to Get More Information
Regulatory Agencies Environmental Protection Agency – Occupational Safety and Health Administration – Nuclear Regulatory Commission – Centers for Disease Control – Federal Register Search Engine Code of Federal Regulations Search Engine VEHS 9/17/2018

Environmental Profession Institute of Hazardous Materials Management - Air and Waste Management Association - Industrial Hygiene American Industrial Hygiene Association – American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists – American Board of Industrial Hygiene – VEHS 9/17/2018

Safety Profession American Association of Safety Engineers – National Safety Council – Board of Certified Safety Professionals – Biosafety Profession American Biological Safety Association – American Society of Microbiology – VEHS 9/17/2018

Summary Understanding of the differing EHS professional disciplines and potential career choices Understanding the workplace safety issues and related regulatory requirements Some key issues facing you when you enter the workforce as a Vandy engineer! VEHS 9/17/2018

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