Safety and Environmental Compliance at ECU Environmental Health & Safety 210 East Fourth Street 328-6166 EH&S Administration Industrial Hygiene & Safety Environmental Management Workers’ Compensation Prospective Health Warren Life Sciences 744-2070 Radiation.
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Safety and Environmental Compliance at ECU Environmental Health & Safety 210 East Fourth Street 328-6166 EH&S Administration Industrial Hygiene & Safety Environmental Management Workers’ Compensation Prospective Health Warren Life Sciences 744-2070 Radiation Safety Biological Safety Infection Control Employee Health EH&S PROGRAMS DIRECTOR - University Wide Safety & Health WORKER’S COMPENSATION INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE -General Safety -Personal Protective Equipment -Fire Safety -Asbestos -Chemical Hygiene -Ergonomics -Facility Inspections EH&S PROGRAMS (continued) ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT -Hazardous Waste -Air Quality -Sanitation -Indoor Air Quality -Air & Water Protection -Waste Minimization -Emergency Preparedness -Sustainability -Auditing EH&S SERVICES EH&S provides the following services: -Accident Investigation -Hazard Assessment -PPE Assessment/Selection -Grant Reviews -Fume Hood Evaluations -Employee Exposure Monitoring -Ergonomic Assessments -Respiratory Protection/Fit Testing -Hazardous Chemical Waste Pickup -IAQ Investigations -Environmental Consulting -Emergency Preparedness Consulting -Waste Minimization Consulting -Environmental Specific Training EH&S Web Page EH&S Policy Statement Protect and promote the health and safety of students, employees, patients, visitors, and the environment Primary responsibility rests with the Chancellor and, by delegated authority, to the Vice Chancellor for Administration and Finance Operational component delegated to the Directors of EH&S and Prospective Health The ultimate success of the safety and environmental programs depends upon the conscientious and cooperative efforts of all Expectation that every employee actively promote and support the safety and environmental program Employer Responsibilities Employer must comply with OSHA and other safety and health standards “General duty” to provide workplace free of recognized hazards likely to cause injury University subject to inspection by OSHA, EPA and other regulatory agencies Employee Responsibilities Employee must: Comply with applicable rules, regulations and policies Participate in training Notify supervisor of accidents (including near misses), spills, damaged equipment, safety deficiencies, prescription drug use or other conditions that may affect alertness or ability, etc. Employee Rights and Responsibilities Employee has basic right to make a complaint regarding unsafe or unhealthy workplace conditions Address complaint in-house by notifying supervisor and/or EH&S at 328-6166 Contact NCDOL if issue cannot be resolved in-house (1-800-LABOR-NC) Employer cannot retaliate against an employee for making a complaint Employee confidentiality upon request Accident Reporting/Medical Services Report all accidents (including near-misses) to your supervisor as soon as possible after the incident occurs If medical treatment is required, immediately report incident to EH&S EH&S will schedule appointment with Employee Health physician Utilize 911 system for life-threatening emergencies Submit forms to EH&S Reference workers’ compensation page on EH&S web site for additional info Workers’ Compensation “Insurance” benefit available to any full-time, parttime or temporary employee including student workers North Carolina Workers’ Compensation Laws North Carolina Industrial Commission Covers accidental injuries and occupational illnesses (medical treatment and compensation for wages) Medical treatment must be authorized by EH&S Failure to comply with WC procedures may jeopardize coverage Third party case management Emergency Action Plans Each department must have a plan that includes: Evacuation procedures Location of primary and secondary exits Location of pull stations Location of designated meeting site Emergency phone numbers Procedures for accounting for personnel Procedures for evacuating disabled personnel Procedures for personnel with special responsibilities during an alarm Ask Supervisor for departmental plan and review Drills conducted annually Emergency Evacuation Procedures When alarm is activated or if there is a fire or other emergency, employees must evacuate building immediately and not return until instructed to do so Activate alarm as you exit building, call 911 from a safe location and go to your designated meeting location Do not attempt to fight a fire or respond to other emergencies unless you are trained to do so Procedures for Disabled Fire Prevention Plan Variety of fire hazards and ignition sources Control procedures, handling and storage practices Personnel responsible for control of fires and fuel source hazards Housekeeping practices Fire Extinguisher Use Policy Scheduled inspections Hazard Communication OSHA Hazard Communication Standard 29 CFR 1910.1200 - “Right to Know” Inform employees of hazards encountered in the work area – specifically chemical hazards – operations where hazardous chemicals are present Training is required upon initial employment, when a new hazard is introduced or when it is apparent employee does not understand requirements EH&S provides a general overview at orientation Supervisor provides chemical specific training Key is Hazard Identification – Labels, MSDSs and hazard warnings Hazard Communication “Hazardous” - chemical is a physical hazard or health hazard Physical hazards – flammables, combustibles, corrosives, compressed gases, oxidizers, explosives, unstable reactives, water reactives Health hazards – sensitizers, toxic substances, irritants, carcinogens Hazard Communication Routes of Entry Inhalation Absorption – skin & eyes Ingestion – direct & indirect Injection LABELING REQUIREMENTS Every container (original and secondary) must be labeled with: Complete chemical name or trade name – no abbreviations Appropriate hazard warnings Name of manufacturer, or responsible party Date of preparation Hazard Warnings Written or pictorial MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEETS Reference that identifies chemical characteristics and hazards Must have one for each hazardous chemical used in the work area Each department maintains MSDS file Must be accessible to all employees whenever they are in the work area MSDS INFORMATION Section 1 : IDENTIFICATION OF CHEMICAL Section 2 : HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS Section 3 : PHYSICAL DATA Section 4 : FIRE & EXPLOSION DATA Section 5 : HEALTH HAZARDS Section 6 : REACTIVITY Section 7 : PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT Section 8 : SPILLS & LEAK PROCEDURES Section 9 : HANDLING & STORAGE Hazard Communication Location and availability of hazard communication program, chemical inventory and MSDSs Methods to detect presence or release of hazardous chemical Protective measures Chemical waste Additional training Asbestos Awareness Naturally occurring fibrous mineral found in building materials on campus including ceiling material, pipe insulation and floor tile Potential to cause health hazard if inhaled Intact, undisturbed material does not pose significant health risk Report damaged material to EH&S Additional training required Visit asbestos page on EH&S web site for additional information Warning Tags and Signs Ergonomics Adapting tasks to fit the employee One size does not fit all Maximizing your health and comfort by using your body in efficient ways Self-evaluation of behaviors and postures Recognizing signs and symptoms associated with musculoskeletal disorders Reporting Process Environmental Sustainability Print e-mails only when necessary Use the back side of old drafts to print draft documents Where possible, copy and /or print on both sides of paper Do not dispose of any materials down storm drains – they drain to the Tar River Walk instead of driving Buy alcohol thermometers instead of Mercury Turn lights out when leaving office for more than 15 minutes Turn window air conditioners off at night and weekends Turn all non-essential equipment off at night Set summer thermostat at 78 and winter at 70 Reference EH&S web site for additional Environmental Management information including the Special Event Food Service Policy and Hazardous Waste Guidelines Waste Disposal Recycle Regular trash Biological waste Radioactive waste Chemical waste Glass/sharps Drains Laboratory Safety Required when engaged in laboratory use of hazardous chemicals - 29 CFR 1910.1450 Methods to detect presence or release of hazardous chemical Physical and health hazards Protective measures Chemical Hygiene Plan Hazardous waste storage and disposal Initial employment, new hazard is introduced and every 3 years Additional 2 hour training is required Radiation Safety Radiation Sources – use requires review and approval by Radiation Safety Committee NRC compliance – shipping and receiving restrictions Radiation Safety Committee Radiation Safety Officer Radioactive waste 9 hour training Biological Safety Biohazardous agents – infectious microorganisms, recombinant DNA molecules, agents carried in human tissue and experimental animals 5 classes of agents - 1 being the least hazardous Work with class 2 or greater, human blood, tissue or body fluid requires approval from Biosafety Committee Biosafety level 1 through 4 – each level consists of a combination of prescribed practices and safety equipment Biosafety cabinets Biohazardous waste Biosafety Officer Additional training Bloodborne Pathogens OSHA 1910.1030 – Occupational exposure to blood and other potentially infectious materials Exposure control plan Universal precautions – all blood and body fluid considered potentially infectious Sharps PPE – gloves, masks, eye protection Additional training required Toxic and Hazardous Substances Lead Formaldehyde Ethylene Oxide Benzene Cadmium List of Carcinogens Exposure monitoring, regulated areas, medical surveillance, training and specific hazard control measures Additional Training Electrical Safety Excavations PPE, Respiratory Protection, Hearing Protection, Fall Protection Lockout/Tagout Power Tools, Woodworking Machinery, Platforms, Forklifts, Scaffolding, Ladders and other equipment Confined Spaces Hazwoper EH&S Monthly and Quarterly Training Opportunities Safety and Environmental Compliance at ECU QUESTIONS? 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