Transcript Document

Emergency Procedures
for the
Department of Anthropology
607 Pena Drive-Suite 600
Archaeological Research
Facility
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Department of Anthropology
IIPP
Question:
What is the IIPP and how does it concern me?
Answer:
The “IIPP” is the Injury and Illness Prevention
Plan.
It outlines and identifies your job hazards and
contains documentation of training and
department inspections to ensure safe
performance within the workplace. It is required
by both state and federal law.
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Department of Anthropology
IIPP
Where is it?
There is a copy maintained in the
Anthropology Main Office (328
Young Hall) at all times.
At the 607 Pena Drive facility, there
is a copy maintained in the break
area.
There is also a copy maintained by
the Department Safety Coordinator,
Elizabeth Guerra, and the Alternate
Department Safety Coordinator, Lisa
Deitz in Room 119 Young Hall. 3
What hazards am I
exposed to
and what can I do
to prevent
injuries/illness?
Ergonomics
Emergency
situations
Tools
&
Safety
Paper
cutter
Slips, Trips
& Falls
Violence
Valley
Fever
Ozone
Hantavirus
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Hazards
1.
Avoid office injuries by reviewing
the Safe Work Practices for Office
Personnel Manual and by reviewing
the Office Safety Checklist and
Resource Guide at the EH&S
website.
(http://ehs.ucdavis.edu/ergo/office/ofc_sfty1.cfm)
(The Safe Work Practices for Office Personnel Manual is maintained in
the Anthropology Main Office 328 Young Hall.)
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Hazards
2.
Working off campus can at times
pose security risks, it is therefore
pertinent that all entrances at 607
Pena Drive-Suite 600 are locked
during the day and especially during
evening hours.
If you should encounter any suspicious
behavior call the Davis Police Department
immediately
9-1-1 or from a cell phone 530-758-3600
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Hazards
3. If you encounter a letter or package
that appears to have been tampered
with, damaged, or looks suspicious,
do not touch, move, smell, or tamper
with it. Notify your supervisor, the
Principal Investigator, and/or Davis
Police immediately.
9-1-1 or from a cell phone 530-758-3600
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Hazards
4.
Collections are routinely moved from one location to
another, and usually involve moving trays or boxes that can
weigh 50 pounds or more. Learn safe lifting procedures.
Remove heavy objects from an unmanageable or
unbalanced tray rather than trying to move the entire tray at
one time. Use a cart to transport collections whenever
possible, and when moving trays from room to room. GET
HELP for heavy items.
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It is important for safety reasons to familiarize yourself and
undergraduate students of all exits (including emergency
exits), fire alarms, and fire extinguishers. If you are
supervising students, it is your responsibility to train them and
document all safety training for the facility in this IIPP.
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Hazards
6.
Some of the museum collections originate from areas where Coccidioides
immitis, the fungus which causes Valley Fever, is common. Become familiar
with the symptoms of Valley Fever and where it occurs. To protect yourself
and others, avoid disturbing soil samples or any dust or soil on objects in
collections that may pose a hazard. If you plan to work with a collection that
poses a risk, develop a written plan with the Principal Museum Preparator to
reduce the possibility of exposure.
7.
Exposure to the Hantavirus is a concern is a concern when processing
museum collections. Black widows and wasps may also be a problem at 607
Pena Drive-Suite 600. Become familiar with the symptoms of exposure to
these hazards. Discuss strategies for avoiding exposure with the Principal
Museum Preparator.
8.
Exposure to some molds can be hazardous, particularly in archive and
library collections. Learn to identify mold in the collections. Notify the PI or
Principal Museum Preparator immediately if you detect any mold in the
archaeological collections.
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Hazards
9. Use extreme caution while using hot
plates. Touching the heated surface
can cause severe burns.
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Hazards
10. Some copy machines, laser printers
and fax machines emit small amounts
of ozone.
These low levels of ozone can cause headaches and
eye, nose, and throat irritation. Care should be taken in
locating ozone-emitting devices. Filters on devices
equipped with ozone filters should be replaced
annually. Those with sensitivity to ozone may need to
take additional precautions including breaking up work
with ozone-emitting equipment with other tasks.
Consider any hazards that other equipment you work
with might pose.
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Hazards
11.
A paper cutter, hot-melt glue gun,
heating iron, and a variety of precision
knives are used in conservation and
processing of zooarchaeological
specimens. Talk with your supervisor
or PI about how to correctly use tools
and what steps to take if you are
injured.
12. Small hand and electric tools are
occasionally used to assemble furniture
and office partitions. Tools used include
hammers, wrenches, screwdrivers, and
power drill. Care must be used in using
all hand tools, including use of
appropriate safety equipment.
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Hazards
13. To reduce your exposure to hazardous materials,
food, beverage, medicine, tobacco, chewing gum,
and cosmetics are forbidden in areas where the
processing of collections or zooarchaeological
specimens takes place or where such collections are
stored.
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Hazards
14. Become familiar with the proper
procedures of storing personal items (ex.
bags, bikes, etc.) in or around your work
area. Do not store your belongings in
common areas. All hallways and corridors
must remain free of storage or obstacles at
all times.
If you are required to share workspace or perform work in
someone else’s personal work area, be aware of obstacles, and
be mindful and considerate of those around you. If you
recognize a hazardous working condition, report it immediately
to your supervisor.
Do not reenter the area until you have been instructed that it is
safe to do so.
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Hazards
15. Be familiar with the campus fire nets that relate
to your workplace. For instance, it is against the
fire code to make permanent use of extension
cords or temporary power taps in any
campus building.
These fire nets
can be found online at
http://safetyservices.ucdavis.edu/ps/fp/fn.
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Hazards
17. Never put yourself or others at risk
to protect collections. Human safety
always takes priority.
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What do I do in the event of an
EMERGENCY ?
IF YOU HEAR A FIRE ALARM, EVACUATE IMMEDIATELY.
THERE ARE NO FALSE ALARMS.
If time permits, collect your valuables (e.g., car keys), turn off all laboratory / office
equipment, lock away sensitive items, leave the lights on, and close, but do not lock your
door. If you see or smell smoke, drop to the ground to exit as there may be toxic paint and
plastic fumes in the smoke.
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What do I do in the event of an
EMERGENCY ?
In the event of an emergency,
evacuate to the Building Assembly
Area, which is the parking lot south
of the 607 Pena facility main
entrance, between 607 Pena Dr.
and building along 2nd Street.
Remember to stay as far away
from the building as the building is
tall. DO NOT LEAVE. Roll call will
be taken to ascertain whether
anyone seen in the building that
day might be trapped inside. DO
NOT RETURN TO THE BUILDING
to find others. The supervisors or
a safety representative from your
facility will inform the fire personnel
which persons are missing and
where they were last seen.
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What if there is a
FIRE ?
If you see a fire, go directly to the nearest alarm and pull the alarm. There will be
an immediate alarm that will go directly to the fire department.
Evacuate immediately to the Building Assembly Area. Do not leave- wait until roll
call has been taken. If you are the supervisor, be sure to take the safety
manuals with you in order to do a roll call of your personnel and report any
missing persons to emergency personnel.
Contact the Department Office
(753-0745/ Room
328) so the safety coordinator can assess the
situation.
Do not attempt to fight the fire unless you know
how to use an extinguisher and the fire is small.
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What if there is an
EARTHQUAKE ?
In a severe earthquake, you will find
standing or walking almost impossible.
If you can, crawl under a desk to
protect yourself from falling objects and
flying glass. If you are near an open
doorway, stand beneath it to protect
against ceiling collapse.
After the tremors have stopped, leave
the building if possible and report to
the Building Assembly Area.
Be aware of potential hazards such as falling glass, objects
stored up high, broken chemical containers, dangling power
lines or ruptured water/sewer pipes. Aftershocks might also
occur as you attempt to evacuate.
Initial rescue efforts will be concentrated on saving lives
rather than property and you should be prepared to perform
first aid and otherwise assist those who have been injured.
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What if there is a
BOMB THREAT ?
If you receive a threatening phone call or a bomb threat on your telephone, signal a coworker via a
prearranged signal. The coworker should immediately call 911 to notify the Police.
Keep the caller talking as long as possible and make written notes. Get as much information as
you can on the location of the caller and the bomb. Use the form on the next page as a guide
and to write down information.
As soon as the caller hangs up, call 911 if this has not already been done, then contact the
Department Office (752-0745/ Room 328). Always give the name of the building, the room
number, your name, and telephone extension number.
DO NOT SEARCH FOR THE BOMB, but be sure to report any unusual or suspicious looking
objects in your work area. Do not touch any unfamiliar objects.
Do not attempt to initiate a building evacuation. The decision to evacuate will be made by the
Police Department and the Department Head. If the decision is made to evacuate, go to the
Building Assembly Area and wait for roll call.
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What do I do after hours?
Night, Weekend, and Holiday Operations
During night, weekend or holiday operations, all department employees will follow the guidelines
discussed here and in the departmental Emergency Action Plan. However, Safety Coordinators are
often absent during these periods, so individuals and shift supervisors must report injuries directly to
the on-scene incident commander.
In addition to calling 911, persons working during the night,
weekends, and holidays please contact at least one of the
following department personnel in case of an emergency:
Dept. Safety Coordinator: Elizabeth Guerra at 707-246-4503
Alternate Safety Coordinator: Lisa Deitz at 530-383-2080
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Persons with Mobility Impairment
The following guidelines will assist differently abled employees with emergency evacuation.
Visually Impaired:
1.
Describe the nature of the emergency to the person.
2.
Offer to guide the person and ask if he/she prefers to take your elbow.
3.
Advise the person about the evacuation route.
4.
Take the person to the Building Assembly Area.
Hearing Impaired:
1.
Never assume a hearing impaired person can lip read.
2.
If the person did not hear the warning or alarm, write down the type of emergency and direct them to the emergency exit.
3.
Offer to walk with the person to the exit.
4.
Take the person to the Building Assembly Area.
Persons using Crutches, Canes, or Walkers:
1.
Describe the nature of the emergency.
2.
Offer to guide the person and ask if he/she prefers to take your elbow.
3.
Advise the person about the evacuation route.
4.
Take the person to the Building Assembly Area.
Persons using Wheelchairs:
1.
Describe the nature of the emergency.
2.
Ask the person how you can help him/her to exit the building.
3.
Always follow the instructions of the wheelchair user.
4.
Do not remove a person from a wheelchair unless they agree to such a procedure.
5.
Some electric wheelchairs can weigh 400 lbs. If needed, use a minimum of four injury-free employees with strong backs to move
the chair without the battery. Follow correct lifting techniques.
6.
Take extra care for wheelchair users attached to a respirator. Detach and test the portable respirator unit prior to disconnecting
the battery operated respirator.
Unconscious Person in a Wheelchair:
1.
Call 911.
2.
Give your name, department, and phone number.
3.
Describe the situation and where you will meet emergency personnel.
4.
If you are unable to meet emergency personnel outside, ask someone in your unit to escort emergency personnel to your location.
5.
If immediate evacuation is required, do what is required to exit safely.
6.
Follow all instruction from the emergency dispatcher.
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Meanwhile…
What can I do
to prepare for an emergency?
What are my responsibilities?
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What you can do:
Safeguard your research
In 1994, the CSU Northridge campus was immensely damaged by an earthquake of a
magnitude of 6.7 and several significant aftershocks. Regardless of the emergency plans and
precautionary tactics taken by the campus, a disaster such as this one could not have been
avoided or predicted.
To watch the documentary Academic Aftershocks, download
the video resource on the Anthropology safety page or visit:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F5cu8nSpqig&feature=share&list=PLpMfE0XdR0gKXTAVFG9_AxySZ-wRd0yLI
In the event of such an emergency, it is difficult to predict WHEN or IF AT ALL you will be allowed
back into the building. Protect yourself from such a disaster by keeping regular backups of your
work in a safe offsite location. Try to avoid storing irreplaceable possessions and research in your
office, and maintain documentation in a safe and secure location.
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What should I backup?
At a minimum, you should backup your most important work and other files
that would be difficult to replace.
For example:
-Theses
-Research Data
-Final Papers
-Pending Publications
-Address Books, etc.
DON’T LET THIS HAPPEN TO YOU
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It is your responsibility to:
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be aware of the potential occupational hazards in general in the work area
and associated with your job assignment.

be familiar with the Department emergency and evacuation procedures.

be familiar with the safe work practices which indicate the work conditions,
practices, and personal protective equipment required for your job title.

be familiar with chemical spill procedures (if applicable), and the hazards of
any chemicals to which you may be exposed.
(It is your right of access to information contained on material safety data sheets for those
chemicals, and your responsibility to know how to understand this information.)
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It is your responsibility:

as a supervisor, to train employees and students under your supervision (if
applicable), in the appropriate areas of safety and precautionary tactics, and
to make your employees and students familiar with the Department IIPP
(Illness and Injury Prevention Program), Emergency Plan, and Safe Work
Practices Manuals available in the Department office (Room 328 Young
Hall).
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be familiar with the disciplinary procedures the employer will use to enforce
compliance with safe work practices.
Corrective action for non-compliance with safe work practices will take place when
documentation exists that proper training was provided, the employee understood
the training, and the employee knowingly neglected to follow proper safety
procedures. Corrective action includes, but is not limited to, the following: Letter
of Warning, Suspension, or Dismissal.
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It is your right to ask any questions, or provide any
information to the employer on safety either directly
or anonymously without any fear of reprisal.
Training Subject: Annual Departmental Emergency and Job Safety Training
Resources: The Anthropology Department Emergency Plan, The Anthropology Department
Injury and Illness Prevention Program (IIPP), and the Safe Work Practices Manuals, all of
which are available for review in 607 Pena facility break area, the Department Office
(Room 328 Young Hall), and in 119 Young Hall.
Please direct any questions regarding this training to
the Department Safety Coordinator, Elizabeth Guerra at 754-6280 or
[email protected]
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