Nueces County Risk Management
Jan 10, 2016
Nueces County Risk Management
Session Objectives You will be able to:
Understand why safety is such an important workplace issue
Identify safety requirements and the lawKnow what our safety policy requiresTake an active role in promoting workplace safety
and health
Session OutlineImportance of workplace safetyLegal and policy requirementsHow you can contribute to workplace safety
and healthKey safety concerns and precautions to prevent
accidents and injuries
Why Safety Is Such an Important Issue
Over 6 million American workers are injured every year
Injuries and illnesses cost American businesses over $100 billion a year
We are required by law to provide a safe workplace
Safety promotes productivity and morale
Safety AttitudeThink safetyLook for hazardsFix or report hazardsSAFETY isn’t a task or
job it is a MINDSET
Good HousekeepingKeep items in their
proper placeClean or report spillsClear clutterKeep items off stairways
and out of aislesReport safety problemsUse common senseLook for trip/slip/fall
hazards
Personal Protective EquipmentUse the right
equipment for the job – consult SDS
Inspect PPE before every use
Make sure PPE fitsFollow
manufacturer’s instructions
Clean and store properly
Electrical SafetyUse extension cords
properly Don’t run them across stairs
or aisles Don’t fasten them with nails
or staplesDon’t overload outletsDon’t use plugs with bent
or missing prongs Obey locks, tags,
barricades, and electrical warning signs
Microwaves cannot be powered from Power Strips
Back SafetyReach properlyLift properly
Object from floor Object from overhead Oversized or heavy object Long or awkward objects
Use material handling equipment
Do stretching exercises
ErgonomicsArrange your workstationSit properlyAvoid repetitive motions
when possibleTake breaksKeep wrists straightUse proper equipmentConsult Risk
Management if ERGO/RMI review required.
Ergonomics (cont.)
Musculoskeletal disorders (MSD)
Know symptoms of MSDs Pain Tingling Stiffness Weakness Numbness Swelling
Report to Supervisor & Risk Management for MSD symptoms
Hazard Communication-SDSMSDS ONLINE has all
SDS (MSDS) sheets used in Nueces County
Read chemical labelsRead SDSsUse proper PPEFollow safety
proceduresSeek immediate
medical attention if exposed
Machine SafetyObey tagsMake sure guards are in
placeReport problemsWear correct PPEFocus on work
Office SafetyKeep drawers closedGet help lifting or moving
heavy items (relative)Sit upright in chairsSurvey workplace for
slip/trip/fall hazardsDon’t horse around with
furniture or suppliesKeep flammables away
from hot office equipment
Emergency SituationsKnow location of
fire alarms and extinguishers
Know what alarms sound like
Know how to use extinguishers
Know at least two evacuation routes
Know meeting place outside building
First AidCall for professional
medical helpBring help to victimCheck victim’s ABCsCheck victim’s vitalsInterview victimUse appropriate first-
aid measuresGet First aid/CPR/AED
certified
Infectious Diseases and Bloodborne Pathogens
Wash hands oftenUse precautions when
giving first aidTreat all blood as
contaminatedUse PPEClean up thoroughlyReport any exposure
to Risk ManagementGet medical attention
if you’re exposed
SecurityFollow proceduresKeep doors lockedDon’t loan keys or access
cardsReport unknown peopleReport security gapsDon’t give out you
password
Workplace ViolenceTake threats seriouslyRecognize signs of potential violence in
co-workersReport signs to Supervisor Arrange a danger signal with co-workersRemain calm with emotional peopleAlert proper authorities
TerrorismProtect your computerHandle mail with cautionCooperate with
precautionsFollow procedures during
an incidentReport suspicious people
or packages to SupervisorShelter in placeAll NC phonebooks have
Bomb Threat checklistRUN HIDE FIGHT