1. SAFETY BEING SAFE IN THE WORKPLACE
(Back Safety, Fire Safety & Texas Hazard
Communication Act).
Developed by Bill Lynn /2014

2. WATCH YOUR BACK!! OSHA- BACK INJURIES #1 WORKPLACE SAFETY PROBLEM
EXPENSIVE TO DIAGNOSE & TREAT
VERY PAINFUL
LONG TERM OR LIFETIME DISABILITY

3. WORKPLACE REASONS FOR BACK INJURIES
IMPACT TRAUMA
REPETITIVE TRAUMA
INCORRECT LIFTING

4. IMPACT TRAUMA VEHICLE ACCIDENT (WHIPLASH, BACK PAIN) FALLS
SLIPS OR TRIPS

5. REPETATIVE TRAUMA REPEATED AWKWARD POSITION LIFTING INCORRECTLY
IF THESE ARE DONE OVER A PERIOD OF TIME THEY CAN CAUSE WHAT ARE KNOWN AS CUMULATIVE TRAUMA DISORDERS (CTDs)

6. SAFETY IN LIFTING EASIER AND SAFER TO PUSH THAN TO PULL!!
STAY CLOSE TO LOAD
TRY NOT TO BEND OVER
KEEP BACK STRAIGHT OR SLIGHTLY ARCHED

7. GET HELP!!!! IF YOU’RE STRAINING (GET HELP!)
WEAR A BELT OR BACK SUPPORT
CAUTION: WEARING A BELT OR BACK SUPPORT DOES NOT PREVENT A BACK INJURY!!!

8. Assess Each Situation
PLAN AHEAD: Knowing what you're doing and where you're going will prevent you from making awkward movements while holding something heavy.
How far will you have to carry the load?
Is the way clear of clutter, cords, slippery areas, overhangs, stairs, curbs, or uneven surfaces?
Will there be doors that are closed? Ask someone to hold a door open or place a wedge under the door to hold it open.
Once you get the load up, will you be able to see over the load, or will the load block your view?

9. Safe Lifting

10. FACTORS LEADING TO INJURY
UNCOORDINATED LIFTS
LIFTING WHEN FATIGUED
LIFTING W/STAFF WHO ARE DIFFERENT IN HEIGHT & WEIGHT
SLIPS, TRIPS, FALLS
LIFTING W/ STAFF JUST RECOVERING FROM BACK INJURY
FAILURE TO USE AVAILABLE MECHANICAL DEVICES
UNDER OR NON-TRAINED STAFF

11. Physical Condition Your overall physical condition can affect your
back.
If your back muscles
are weak then your back must work harder. Making your back work harder can lead to back pain.

12. REMEMBER!! NEVER BEND YOUR BACK TO PICK SOMETHING UP
HOLD OBJECT CLOSE TO YOUR BODY
DON’T TWIST OR BEND
KEEP LOAD BELOW EYE LEVEL
ALWAYS USE LEGS, NOT BACK MUSCLES
TEST WEIGHT OF THE OBJECT

13. FIRE SAFETY & PREVENTION
5,000 US CITIZENS DIE IN FIRE EACH YEAR
80% OF FIRES OCCUR AT HOME
MOST FIRES OCCUR BETWEEN 8PM & 8AM
MANY TIMES DEATH & INJURY IS DUE TO SMOKE, NOT THE FIRE

14. COMMON CAUSES SPONTANEOUS IGNITION ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT CHEMICALS
SMOKING
POOR HOUSEKEEPING

15. ELEMENTS NEEDED FOR FIRE
HEAT
OXYGEN
FUEL

16. EMERGENCY EVACUATION PROCEDURE
R RESCUE
A ALARM
C CONTAIN/CONFINE/CONTROL
E EVACUATE/EXTINGUISH

17. EXTINGUISH A FIRE CONDITIONS ARE MET!!! AFTER ALL PEOPLE ARE EVACUATED
AFTER 911 HAS BEEN CALLED
IF THE FIRE IS SMALL ENOUGH TO BE CONTAINED
IF THE CORRECT EXTINGUISHER IS AVAILABLE
IF THE ESCAPE ROUTE IS NEARBY AND SECURE
ONLY EXSTINGUISH IF ALL 5
CONDITIONS ARE MET!!!

18. DIFFERENT EXSTINGUISHERS FOR DIFFERENT TYPES OF FIRES
A- WATER BASED
(ORDINARY COMBUSTABLES)
B- CARBON DIOXIDE
(FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS)
C- CARBON DIOXIDE
(ELECTRICAL)
DRY CHEMICALS
(ALL TYPES OF FIRES)

19. CORRECT FIRE EXTINGUISHER OPERATION
P PULL PIN
A AIM AT THE BASE OF THE FIRE
S SQUEEZE HANDLE
S SWEEP SIDE TO SIDE

20. ALTERNATIVE FIRE EXTINGUISHING METHODS
GREASE, OIL BURNING IN PAN
BURNING SMALL APPLIANCE
FIRE ON ANOTHER PERSON
FIRE ON YOURSELF
SMOTHER FIRE W/ LID
TURN ELECTRICITY OFF, BAKING SODA
ROLL PERSON ON GROUND
STOP, DROP AND ROLL

21. TEXAS HAZARD COMMUNICATIONS ACT
Also called THE RIGHT TO KNOW
ACT
PURPOSE: To provide access to important health information for both employer and employee. It requires manufacturers to provide MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET (MSDS) for every substance or chemical which is hazardous.

22. Hazardous Chemicals Substances
The manufacturer of the chemical or product is responsible for assessing two kinds of hazards associated with chemicals. They are:
◊ Physical hazards: those that explode, react to other chemicals, or are flammable.
◊ Health Hazards: have an irritation affect on eyes, skin, lungs, nose, throat, or body organs.

23. PHYSICAL HAZARDS
Physical hazards are those substances which threaten your physical safety. The most common types of physical hazards are:
Fire Explosion
Chemical Reactivity

24. FIRE SYMBOL
Whenever you work with a material that uses the fire symbol, be sure to read the warning label and the MSDS for safe handling procedures. With flammables and combustibles, do not expose these materials to sparks, flames or other heat sources. You must also not smoke or light a match or flame near them.

25. FLAMABLE LIQUID
Gasoline is to be used only for fueling internal combustion engines. Any other use is strictly prohibited.
Gasoline is to be transported only in approved safety cans. Safety cans containing flammable liquids may not be transported in the passenger compartment, trunk, or closed
cargo compartment
of any vehicle.

26. HEALTH HAZARDS
Health Hazards are those that cause irritation effects on eyes, skin, lungs, nose, throat, or body organs.

27. Inhalation
Inhalation is the most common route of exposure for most health hazards. This includes breathing in dust, fumes, oil mist, and vapors from solvents and various gases.

28. Skin Contact
Some chemicals are absorbed into the body through skin contact. If a chemical is readily absorbed into the skin, then the notation "skin" will appear along with the occupational exposure limits on the MSDS.
Corrosive chemicals can cause burns and tissue destruction. Extra care must be taken to prevent skin and eye contact with these chemicals.
This is why wearing aprons, gloves, eye protection, and other protective clothing is important when working with some chemicals.

29. Ingestion It is possible to accidentally eat chemicals that are health
hazards.
To insure that you do not accidentally eat any of the chemicals
you work with:
1. Never eat foods in areas where chemicals are used.
2.Never smoke in areas were chemicals are used.
3.Wash your hands and face with soap and water after working with chemicals before you eat, drink, or smoke.

30. Cleaning Supplies Must be kept in the original container
Are to be kept locked and separate from food items
Must Never be mixed with one another

31. Spills & First Aid Clean all spills properly and promptly
Apply first aid for poisoning if ingested or on skin

32. SAFETY FIRST !! BE SAFE!! Be aware of your surroundings
(avoid slips, trips and falls)
Follow the procedures for fire safety
Lift all objects and people appropriately
Never mix cleaning supplies
Keep hazardous chemicals locked up
Keep consumers and yourself safe
SAFETY FIRST !!