SOS Representative (SR) Training

UC Irvine’s Injury and Illness Prevention Program

www.ehs.uci.edu

Overview

Safety at UCI Purpose of SOS Roles and Responsibilities Hazard Identification Checklist Safety Training Tools and Resources SOS Rewards

Chancellor’s Safety Message

As employees, we all have a role in creating and maintaining a safe environment Participate in safety training Empower employees to report near misses Safety is a shared responsibility Prevent workplace injuries and illnesses

What is SOS & why do we need it?

UCI program that meets Cal/OSHA’s Injury & Illness Prevention Program (IIPP) Standard Integrates Safety into our Workplace  Injury Minimization  Workers’ Compensation Cost Reduction  Creation of a Safety Culture

Why am I here?

Implement UCI’s IIPP into your work unit Point of contact between EH&S and your work unit Learn how to integrate safety into your daily activities

SOS Representative Responsibilities

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Complete Hazard Identification Checklist Ensure work unit members have taken the

Safety Training Self-Assessment

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EH&S required training

in UC Learning Center Complete work unit specific training Communicate completion of steps and safety related activities to EH&S

Hazard Identification Checklist

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Survey work area and identify hazards 2.

Correct hazards 3.

Document date corrected

Frequency: Hazard Identification Checklist

Complete checklist every year Complete earlier if:  Significant change to environment  Significant change to operation  New hazards Maintain SOS Records Indefinitely

EH&S Required Training

UC Learning Center ( www.uclc.uci.edu

) Ensure that work unit members log into UCLC and complete the Safety Training Self-Assessment  Questions evaluate job categories/activities  Responses determine required training  Supervisors/PI’s have access to transcripts

Work Unit Specific Activities

Beyond the standard EH&S course offerings Address hazards and processes found only in your work unit  Review Hazard Identification Checklist  Review SOP’s  Review other work unit specific activities Discuss specific work unit hazards at meetings Document work unit specific training

Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s)

Includes safe procedures and steps for hazardous work processes Examples:  Emergency exit procedures  Using a highly hazardous chemical  Performing an operation around high voltage equipment

EH&S Liaisons/ Academic Coordinators

 Ask questions, we’re here to help!

Tools and Resources

SOS Representative Tools  Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)  Hazard Identification Checklist  UC Learning Center (UCLC)   Work Unit Specific Activities SOP’s and Other Resources  SOS Rewards Support Network  SR Listserve

Lookout for Changes

Ensure that when new hazards arise and when employees change job duties they:  Retake self-assessment in UCLC  Enroll in additional required EH&S classes  Update Hazard Identification Checklist  Receive work unit specific training

Rewards

SOS Representative identified and has taken SOS Representative training

SR receives $5 EH&S Safety Dollars

SOS Representative has completed the Hazard Identification Checklist and corrected the hazards under the work unit’s control

SR receives $10 EH&S Safety Dollars

Work unit members have taken Safety Training Self-Assessment and completed EH&S required training

All work unit members receive $5 Starbucks gift cards

All work unit members have reviewed work unit specific activities

SR receives $15 EH&S Safety Dollars All work unit members receive choice of SOS items

Ongoing Rewards

SOS Representative annually completes Hazard Identification checklist

SR receives $10 EH&S Safety Dollars

Work unit members participate in Rewarding Safe Acts program

$5 Starbucks card for employees who are nominated.

For Smooth Sailing, Remember:

YOU have a critical role in SAFETY at UC Irvine Involve your entire work unit Seek results beyond compliance Create a culture of safety awareness Utilize EH&S as a technical resource Safety = SHARED RESPONSIBILITY!

In Summary

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Complete Hazard Identification Checklist Ensure all employees in work unit have taken the self-assessment and completed EH&S required training in UCLC.

Complete work unit specific training.

Communicate progress to EH&S.