Transcript Environmental Health & Safety

This is a general orientation for Western’s
Technology
Development
Center
(TDC)
personnel only, which includes students,
employees, community volunteers and facility
users.
Please carefully read and make sure you
understand this information. If you have any
questions,
please
contact
Western’s
Environmental Health & Safety office at 360-6503064.
Environmental Health & Safety
Part of the Business and Financial Affairs Division
EHS provides the following services to the TDC and the
rest of the campus community:
 Risk Management
 Environmental
 Workers’ Compensation
 Chemical, Biological &
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Radiological Materials
Management
 Indoor Air Quality
 Occupational Safety
 Fire Safety
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Management
Ergonomics
Industrial Hygiene
Emergency Planning
Chemical Spill Response
Safety Training
Orientation Topics
The following topics will be outlined in this orientation:
 Your Responsibilities
 Safety Information Book
 Emergency Procedures
 General Safety & Accident Prevention
 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
 Hazardous Waste & Lab Safety Training
 Personal Safety
 Vehicle Safety Programs
Policy & Responsibility
You are responsible for observing University and TDC policies
and procedures, including:
 Observe health & safety rules, policies and procedures
 Observe hazard warnings
 Report ALL accidents, illnesses, property damage, or
chemical releases to your TDC supervisor
 Seek appropriate treatment for injury/illness
 Report unsafe conditions to your TDC supervisor or
EHS
Green Safety Information Book
This green safety book is available at the TDC. Please ask
your TDC supervisor where to find it.
Green Safety Book
Mandatory Topics
Take some time to review and become familiar with the
following topics for the TDC:
 Emergency Procedures
 Policy & Responsibility Regarding Safety
 General Safety & Accident Prevention
 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
The next slides will outline some important subjects
under these topics.
Emergency Priorities
The University has determined that these are its priorities
as it responds to an emergency:
 Eliminate major threats to life and safety
 Preserve property and the environment
 Maintain continuity of educational activities
 Restore essential systems and services
 Restore the residential living program
As you can see, the safety of people comes first, followed by
property and operations.
Emergency Communications
Western Alerts – emergency communications - may come to
you at the TDC by text message, telephone, email, and/or the
Big Ole steam whistle. Although the TDC is away from main
campus, if you here the whistle sound, it is a signal to look for
emergency information.
 To receive alerts, log onto Web4U to ensure that your contact
information is up-to-date, especially your cell phone number. You
must have a W# to do this. Check with your TDC supervisor.
 E-mail messages: Emergency emails will be sent to all WWU
official email addresses describing the nature of the emergency.
 Web site: Information will be disseminated on the
www.emergency.wwu.edu web site, which is hosted at an external
location. Or go to the WWU homepage: www.wwu.edu/
Western Emergency Response
Guide
 TDC personnel should be aware of
the location of this important
guide. It will be posted in the TDC
workspace. If you have trouble
locating it, ask your supervisor.
 This guide provides useful
information for responding to
various emergencies.
 Note tab on faculty information for
use in classrooms, which is useful for
anyone supervising students.
Emergency Contacts
Bellingham Fire Department
Medical Aid
University Police
911
911
650-3911
650-3555
Others
Environmental Health & Safety 650-3064
Prof. Fleishman
360-393-5405
Prof. Bussell
360-650-3145
Emergency Systems and Equipment
There are systems in place to help respond to emergencies:
 Buildings – fire detection and alarms
 Fire extinguishers near building exits
 Chemical use areas will contain
 Emergency eyewash
 Emergency shower
 First Aid Kits
 At TDC and in University Police cars
 AEDs (automated external defibrillators)
 Not at TDC, but in all University Police cars
Emergency Response Skills
 The University offers training for First Aid/CPR/AED
and fire extinguisher use for students and employees.
Contact EHS or your TDC supervisor for details.
 EHS also offer C-CERT training for employees. Call
650-2971 for information.
Emergency Procedure- Fire or
Explosion
 Let others know
 Evacuate
 Pull fire alarm and call 911
 Contain event, if safely possible
 Use fire extinguisher, if trained
 Assemble in safe place
 One person meets emergency
responders when they arrive
Hazards of Incipient Fire Fighting
 Be sure the fire extinguisher is
appropriate for the type of fire and
you are trained to use it
 Make sure everyone else is gone or
leaving
 Be sure the fire department has
been called
 Be certain the fire is small and not immediately
spreading
 Be sure your back is to a safe and unobstructed exit
 If in doubt, GET OUT!
Emergency Procedure - Clothing
Fire
 Stop the burning – have
the victim stop, drop and
roll or use the emergency
shower
 Cool the victim
 Call 911 or 3911
Earthquake Procedure - During
 Stay where you are
 Protect yourself
 Drop to floor
 Cover yourself
 Hold onto your shelter
 Be aware of objects that might fall
 Move away from windows & heavy objects
 Don’t enter or exit buildings during shaking
Earthquake Procedure - After
 Avoid moving seriously injured people
 Prepare for aftershocks
 Avoid telephone use
 Listen to KGMI 790 for information
 Watch for fires and utility problems
 Avoid elevators
 Avoid drinking from taps
 Check food or drink containers for broken glass
 Avoid flushing toilets
Tsunami Procedure
 Commonly caused by an earthquake
 Amount of warning will vary
depending on earthquake location
 Because of TDC’s location, if you feel
the ground shake, move to higher
ground or inland immediately – use F
Street
 Whatcom Middle School on F Street
is an assembly location for the city
 Listen to a radio (KGMI 790), NOAA
weather radio or TV for updates
General Safety & Accident
Prevention
 Accidental injury or illness reporting
 Report within 24 hours
 Use online webform or pdf at www.wwu.edu/ehs
 Paper copies available from TDC supervisor or EHS
 Accident investigation by TDC supervisor & EHS staff
 Safety bulletin boards
 Review its contents
General Safety & Accident
Prevention
 All TDC personnel should obtain a
safety and health orientation
 Report near misses and unsafe
conditions, equipment, or
practices to your TDC supervisor
or EHS
 TDC can participate in the EHS
annual departmental self audit
 EHS can provide a safety and
health evaluation
General Safety & Accident
Prevention
EHS offers back safety training and ergonomic
evaluations of your work space
General Safety & Accident
Prevention
Electrical Safety
 Avoid daisy-chained extension cords
 Avoid octopus plugs
 Use heavy duty outlet strips plugged directly into
outlet
 Turn off equipment when everyone leaves, if possible
 Have a timer for coffee pots or makers
General Safety & Accident
Prevention
Avoid Heat Stress
 Watch for high temperatures
and humidity
 Keep hydrated
 Avoid heavy clothing
 Acknowledge the limits of
your physical condition
 Certain medications can
affect your tolerance to heat
General Safety & Accident
Prevention
Good housekeeping is
critical for safety
 Clean work areas:
 Lower the risk of fire
 Avoid spreading
chemicals
 Harbor fewer allergens
 Keeps exit routes clear for
emergency egress
General Safety & Accident
Prevention
Using tools and equipment:
 Use of TDC’s specialized tools
or equipment requires prior
instruction
 This may include, but is not
limited to, ShopBot, welding
equipment, milling machines,
lathes, saws, forklift and
vehicle lifts
 Check with your TDC
supervisor
Personal Protective Equipment
(PPE)
 SAFETY GLASSES MUST BE
WORN AT ALL TIMES in the
TDC lab area.
 Other appropriate PPE will be
required for certain equipment
and procedures as well.
 Check with your TDC
supervisor
Hazardous Waste & Lab Safety
Training
 To comply with federal and state regulations, EHS
offers an online training and quiz for students,
employees and community volunteers who work with
hazardous chemicals and generate hazardous waste at
the TDC.
 Your quiz score is sent to EHS. EHS will forward it to
the TDC staff for documentation.
Personal Safety
 Stay alert to your surroundings
 Report suspicious activities in or around the TDC to
the Bellingham Police (911) or University Police (6503911)
 Any unauthorized visitor or student should be asked to
leave the TDC. Call University Police for assistance, if
necessary
 Report any lighting or security problems to your TDC
supervisor as soon as possible
Vehicle Safety Programs
 Students, employees or volunteers who drive for WWU
must complete the state’s basic driver safety program
 If driving state/university vehicles; or
 If driving their own personal vehicles
 12-passenger van drivers must also complete a state van
training program every 2 years
 Check with your TDC supervisor
Other Information Sources
 WWU Facilities Management
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650-3420
Storm/Emergency Line
650-6500
University Police (non-emergency)
650-3555
Bellingham Police (non-emergency)
778-8800
Whatcom County Sheriff (non-emergency) 676-6650
Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault Services
671-5714
American Red Cross
733-3290
Employee Assistance Program
877-313-4455
After Hours
800-244-6142
Environmental Health & Safety
Thank you for being safe. Your well-being and that
of your friends and colleagues depend on it!
Contact us:
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Environmental Studies 72
Western Washington University
Environmental Studies 72, Mail Stop 9070
Bellingham, WA 98225-9070
360-650-3064
360-650-6514
[email protected]