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Safety, Environmental
Compliance and Ergonomics
Environmental Health & Safety
210 East Fourth Street
328-6166
Prospective Health
Warren Life Sciences
744-2070
EH&S Administration
Industrial Hygiene & Safety
Environmental Management
Workers’ Compensation
Radiation Safety
Biological Safety
Infection Control
Employee Health
EH&S PROGRAMS
 Worker’s Compensation
 Industrial Hygiene/Safety
- General Safety
- Fire Safety
- Asbestos
- Chemical Hygiene
- Ergonomics
- Facility Inspections
- Hazardous Waste
- Lab Safety
- Indoor Air Quality
- Waste Minimization
- Personal Protective Equipment
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Environmental Management
- Air Quality
- Sanitation
- Auditing
- Emergency Preparedness
- Sustainability
- Air & Water Protection
EH&S SERVICES
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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 & Hazard/Safety Specific Training
EH&S Policy Statement
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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
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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
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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
Contact EH&S immediately if site visited by OSHA or
other regulatory agency
Accident Reporting/
Medical Services
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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
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“Insurance” benefit available to any full-time, part-time 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
For additional information:
http://www.ecu.edu/cs-admin/oehs/ih/workerscomp.cfm
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 are conducted on a regular basis
Emergency Evacuation
Procedures
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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
Lab/Process Shut down procedures
For additional information:
http://www.ecu.edu/cs-admin/oehs/ih/Life-Safety.cfm
Hazard Communication
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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
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“Hazardous” - chemical is a physical hazard or health
hazard
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Physical hazards –
flammables, combustibles, corrosives, compressed gases,
oxidizers, explosives, unstable reactives, water reactives
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Health hazards –
sensitizers, toxic substances,
irritants, carcinogens
Hazard Communication
Routes of Entry
 Inhalation
 Absorption – skin & eyes
 Ingestion – direct & indirect
 Injection
Labeling Requirements
and Hazard Warnings
Every container (original and secondary) must be labeled
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Complete chemical name or trade name – no
abbreviations
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Appropriate hazard
warnings
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Name of manufacturer,
or responsible party
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Date of preparation
MATERIAL SAFETY
DATA SHEETS (MSDS)
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
 Several MSDS search engines available at:
http://www.ecu.edu/cs-admin/oehs/ih/MSDS.cfm
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Environmental
Sustainability
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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
Ergonomics
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The way we interact with our environment at
work, play and rest
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
Musculoskeletal
Disorders (MSD)
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Illness resulting from cumulative trauma to
the muscles, nerves, tendons, ligaments,
joints, cartilage, blood vessels or spine discs.
An injury caused by an acute incident e.g., a
fall or auto accident, or symptoms of a
degenerative disease are not considered a
MSD and must be treated differently.
MSD Risk Factors
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Repetition
Force
Awkward Postures
Contact Stress
Vibration
To schedule a workstation evaluation call
328-6166 or email [email protected]
Fixing the Job
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Use neutral postures to perform tasks.
Adjust the work station to remove the risk factor. E.g., raise or
lower the work surface, turn the piece, etc.
Rotate between jobs. E.g., break up long typing sessions with some
filing or copying, break up leaf blowing with short raking sessions.
Get Help/Use mechanical assistance. E.g., use a lift to move
heavy parts, use a two wheeled truck to move multiple boxes or one
heavy box.
Use personal protective equipment. E.g., anti-vibration gloves
when using vibrating hand or yard tools.
Observe micro-breaks. E.g., take a stretch break every hour you
spend in continuous typing, writing or telephone use.
Share your ideas. If you find something that works let your
supervisor, co-workers and EH&S know so others may benefit.
Use the self-help tools available on the web at:
http://www.ecu.edu/cs-admin/oehs/ih/ergonomics.cfm
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210 East Fourth Street
328-6166
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