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ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH & CAMPUS SAFETY
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH & CAMPUS SAFETY
SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY
RESPONSIBILITY FOR SAFETY
SAFETY REP OVERVIEW
SAFETY REP ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
QUESTIONS?
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH & SAFETY
210 EAST FOURTH STREET
328-6166
EH&S Administration
Industrial Hygiene & Safety
Environmental Management
Workers’ Compensation
Emergency Management
ECU POLICE
BLOUNT HOUSE
328-6787
Law Enforcement
Alcohol and Drug Awareness
Personal Safety
Lockdown Response
*Environmental Health & Campus Safety is in the Chancellor’s Division
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH & SAFETY
210 EAST FOURTH STREET
328-6166
EH&S Administration
Industrial Hygiene & Safety
Environmental Management
Workers’ Compensation
Emergency Management
PROSPECTIVE HEALTH
WARREN LIFE SCIENCES
744-2070
Radiation Safety
Biological Safety
Infection Control
Employee Health
*Program responsibilities are University-wide and not separated by campus
EH&S SERVICES
-Accident Investigation
-PPE Assessment/Selection
-Fume Hood Evaluations
-Ergonomic Assessments
-IAQ Investigations
-Environmental Consulting
-Special Events
-Hazard Assessment
-Grant Reviews
-Employee Exposure Monitoring
-Respiratory Protection/Fit Testing
-Hazardous Chemical Waste Pickup
-Emergency Preparedness Consulting
-EH&S Training
Policy endorsed by University Administration
Protect and promote the health and safety of students,
employees, patients, visitors, and the environment
Ultimate success depends upon the conscientious and
cooperative efforts of all
Expectation that every employee actively promote and
support the safety and environmental programs
Safety and environmental compliance incorporated into
job performance standards
Shared responsibility for safety and environmental
compliance
Chancellor/Administration have ultimate responsibility
Program responsibilities are delegated to EH&S and
Prospective Health
Faculty/staff responsible for complying with established
programs and policies
Individual with most control of an area typically has
greatest level of responsibility (UCLA Case)
Safety Rep serves only as a facilitator
EMPLOYER RESPONSIBILITIES
Employer must comply with OSHA and other safety and
health standards
Must provide workplace free of recognized hazards likely
to cause injury to people or harm the environment
University subject to inspection by OSHA, EPA and other
regulatory agencies
Direct inspectors and complaint letters to EH&S
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 (1-800LABOR-NC)
Employer cannot retaliate against an employee for making a
complaint
Contact EH&S immediately if site visited by OSHA or other
regulatory agency
Serves as the point of contact for department/building
Maintains general awareness of the health and safety
conditions within department/building
Communicates information to department/building
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Emergency Management Preparedness
Weather preparations/announcements
Fume hood/power outages
Program/policy updates
Evacuation drills
Complaint contact
Requests and coordinates assistance from EH&CS
Serves a critical role in implementation of EH&CS programs
Does not assume primary responsibility for safety
Conducts or facilitates self-inspections/hazard assessments
Assists with evacuation/lockdown of the building
Attends EH&CS training
Thanks for your service
East Carolina University Police Department
COURSES OF ACTION
TRAINED VERSUS UNTRAINED
First response is the same for both groups
Reactions begin to differ markedly from there on out
TRAINED
Startle and Fear
Feel Anxious
Recall what they have learned
Prepare to act as rehearsed
Commit to action
UNTRAINED
Startle and Fear
Panic
Fall into disbelief
Lost in denial
Descend into helplessness
LOCKDOWN DURING A HOSTILE THREAT
THREAT IS IN YOUR BUILDING
Remain calm.
Notify others in your department when safe to do so.
Get out of the corridor.
Secure yourself in the nearest room with a door.
Lock and/or block door with furniture
Turn off lights
LOCKDOWN DURING A HOSTILE THREAT
THREAT IS IN YOUR BUILDING
Close windows, pull shades, or close blinds.
Cover window pane in door if applicable.
Hide under a desk.
Spread out in the room.
LOCKDOWN DURING A HOSTILE THREAT
THREAT IS IN YOUR BUILDING
Turn cell phones and any other electronic devices to silent
mode.
Stay quiet.
Remain in place until “All clear” has been given by ECU
Police
LOCKDOWN DURING A HOSTILE THREAT
SHOOTER ENTERS YOUR ROOM
Assume their intentions are lethal to you.
Do “whatever it takes” when your life is on the line.
Throw things, yell, use improvised weapons.
If two or more of you, make a plan to overcome the
shooter.
Do the best you can to ---
Survive
LOCKDOWN DURING A HOSTILE THREAT
THREAT IS IN ANOTHER BUILDING
Remain calm.
Go to designated “safer” room.
Close windows, pull shades, or close blinds.
Be PATIENT.
LOCKDOWN DURING A HOSTILE THREAT
THREAT IS IN ANOTHER BUILDING
Monitor ECU Alert.
Help to monitor and control rumors and misinformation
Remain in place until “All Clear” has been given by ECU
Police.
If outside when lockdown is announced and there is no
immediate threat to your area, EXIT campus IMMEDIATELY.
LOCKDOWN DURING A HOSTILE THREAT
THREAT IS OUTSIDE
Remain calm.
Stay inside and away from windows and glass doors.
Go to designated “safer” room.
Lock and/or block door with furniture.
Close windows, pull shades, or close blinds.
LOCKDOWN DURING A HOSTILE THREAT
THREAT IS OUTSIDE
Be PATIENT
Monitor ECU Alert.
Help to monitor and control rumors and misinformation
Remain in place until “All Clear” has been given by ECU
Police.
LAW ENFORCEMENT RESPONDERS
DO NOT expect them to assist you as you get out
Primary job is to locate the shooter and neutralize the
threat
Medical assistance will follow once the threat is neutralized
Law Enforcement must assume everyone is a threat
Be prepared to :
Have weapons pointed in your direction
Be subject to search
Be handcuffed
LAW ENFORCEMENT RESPONDERS
DO NOT
• Have anything in your hands; officers are taught that
“hands kill”
DO
• Raise your arms
oSpread your fingers
oShow hands as you drop to the floor
oSpread arms and legs
LAW ENFORCEMENT RESPONDERS
Key Information - Report only what you see, hear or know
is accurate
Be prepared to calmly, quickly and accurately provide:
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Name of shooter (if known)
Number of shooters
Description of shooters
Location of shooters
Numbers and types of weapons involved
BEHAVIORS OF CONCERN
REALITIES:
◦ Threats almost always present
◦ Warnings made through comments can reveal clues to
feelings, thoughts that may lead to violence
◦ Erratic/abnormal behavior is a principal warning sign of
violent behavior.
◦ Bullying is often a steppingstone to violence
◦ Usually signposts along the way
PREVENTION
If suspicious or uncomfortable, report your observations
and feelings
Many reporting options available
◦ ECU Police
◦ ECU Cares
252-328-6787
252-737-5555 or
www.ecu.edu/dos click on link
(report person of concern)
◦ Supervisor
◦ Counseling Center 252-328-6661
PREVENTION
Violence and threats of violence
◦ Often result from frustration and communication
breakdown
◦ Individuals can make a difference
Listen to “troubled” individuals
People want to be heard and understood
A safe campus is EVERYONE’S responsibility
Lockdown Plan Template
QUESTIONS?
East Carolina University Police Department
EMERGENCY ACTION PLANS
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
EMERGENCY ACTION PLANS
Develop Emergency Evacuation Plan (EEP). Revise EEP
annually, and assist with emergency evacuation drills
Ensure that all Faculty/Staff and students are aware of
Emergency Evacuation Procedures
Serve as POC during evacuations, report to emergency
personnel upon their arrival
Serve as a contact for EH&S to schedule evacuation drills
Emergency Evacuation Plan Template
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
Do not assume false alarm, drill or system testing
BUSINESS CONTINUITY
Maintain current and comprehensive continuity plan for
potential loss of facility, service, or human capital
Compile and maintain an accurate call‐back list with current
phone numbers of all personnel within the department
Provide clear lines of succession that identify personnel to
fulfill role of department head during a major emergency
Train employees on basic preparedness procedures and
general departmental plans for responding to an
emergency
HOW TO REPORT AN EMERGENCY
Call 9-1-1 for Police, Fire or EMS assistance - stay on the line, remain calm, and
provide the following information:
Know the correct name of the building you are located in.
Tell the telecommunicator the room, floor, or area where you are located.
When outdoors, indicate cross streets, buildings and/or landmarks.
Describe the nature of the emergency or what is going on.
Be clear and accurate - “report only what you see or hear”
Indicate the number of injured people and their known injuries.
Provide your name and a phone number so the telecommunicator can call you.
If possible, call 9-1-1 from a landline phone.
Send an extra person outside to meet emergency personnel and guide them to
the location if safe to do so.
ECU ALERT EMERGENCY NOTIFICATION SYSTEM
www.ecu.edu/alert - The most current and detailed source for situational
information. Initial and updated information will be posted here throughout an
emergency. During an emergency, a red bar linked to this page will appear on
the ECU home page.
ECU Email
Office Phones
Desktop Pop-up box
ECU Hotline 328-0062 ECU Physicians 744-5080
Outdoor Speakers
Plasma Screens
Twitter
Text messages - must sign up to receive
SEVERE WEATHER/WINTER WEATHER
Snow/Ice
Tornado
Hurricane
Monitor weather conditions from news outlets
Monitor ECU Alert Emergency Notification System
Make preparations at work and home prior to event
Shelter-In-Place
SHELTER IN PLACE
Weather or outdoor environmental emergency
If outdoors, go inside a sturdy building
Close all exterior windows, doors and other openings
Allow people outside to enter
Seek shelter inside a room with no or few windows, interior
to the building, on or near the ground floor
Avoid long span roofs when possible
For earthquake drop, cover and hold, then evacuate
afterwards if necessary.
CHEMICAL INVENTORY MANAGEMENT
Chemical inventory is needed for regulatory reporting and
emergency response procedures
Inventory updated and submitted annually
Correct format
Chemicals of interest
Building code compliance
Material Safety Data Sheets are available for each
hazardous material and are readily accessible
CHEMICAL INVENTORY MANAGEMENT
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
LAB SAFETY
Coordinate/schedule inspections
Distribute inspection reports
Assist with development of Action Plans
Send reminders to faculty/staff and collect action plans and
forward to EH&S (by deadline)
Assist with new labs and lab close-outs
Lab safety training
Grant reviews – lab safety plans
HAZARDOUS WASTE (Chemicals)
EH&S responsible for collection and disposal
Schedule pick-ups by submitting e-mail request
Proper labeling
Container management
Secondary containment
EPA Citation/Penalty
WORKERS’ COMPENSATION/INJURY PROCEDURES
Report all accidents (including near-misses) to 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
Complete accident report and investigation forms and submit to EH&S
Accident Report Forms
Near miss incidents
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
Visit asbestos page on EH&S web site for
location of asbestos in your buildings
ERGONOMICS
◦ Adapting the task to fit you
◦ Maximizing your health and
comfort by using your body in
efficient ways
◦ Self evaluation of the
behaviors and postures that
you use at work
◦ Learning to recognize the signs
and symptoms associated with
an action that may lead to
Musculoskeletal disorders.
(MSDs)
TRAINING
It is the responsibility of the supervisor to explain all department
specific hazards and how to prevent accidents and injuries
EH&S maintains training records and provides online training
opportunities through ECU One Stop
Log on to One Stop
Go to Faculty and Staff training
◦ Click on My Training History to see completed training
◦ Scroll down the page to see the classes available campus wide
◦ In addition, departments should also keep training records,
especially of training not obtained through EH&S.
SELF-INSPECTION/HAZARD ASSESSMENTS
EH&S conducts limited safety audits – lost Facility Inspector
position due to budget cuts
EH&S acts as a consultant to help you understand regulations
and develop solutions to problems
Complete and/or enlist help of co-workers to complete SelfInspection annually
Better understand the safety issues in your work area.
Provide an opportunity for departments to understand
regulations that affect them
Provide an opportunity to prevent and correct any safety issues
SELF-INSPECTION/HAZARD ASSESSMENTS
Self-Inspection form
Review all areas for the fire/life safety issues outlined in the form
Note where problems exist
Develop an action plan to remedy problems
Communicate results of inspection with department to correct
current issues and prevent future ones
Complete the form, keep a copy for your department and send a
copy to EH&S
EH&S will review and follow-up with the department safety
representative as needed
SELF-INSPECTION/HAZARD ASSESSMENTS
Corrective Actions
Work orders
Imminent danger
◦ If you discover an imminent hazard (one that could cause
immediate death or serious physical harm), secure the
area if possible and contact EH&S immediately.
◦ If you cannot contact EH&S, call the ECU Police and they
will activate the University Emergency Response System.
SELF-INSPECTION/HAZARD ASSESSMENTS
Section 1 – Emergency Procedures
All departments
Section 2 – Required Training and Other
Information
All departments
Section 3 – Site Inspection
All departments
Section 4 – Research Laboratories
Research laboratories who use
chemicals, specialized equipment or
engage in hazardous activities.
Section 5 – Areas / Departments
Containing Hazardous Chemicals or
Machinery
Departments other than those with
research laboratories, who use
chemicals, specialized equipment or
engage in hazardous activities.
Section 6 – Clinical Areas
Departments and groups that are
engaged in patient care.
SELF-INSPECTION/HAZARD ASSESSMENTS
Employees should have a basic understanding of the fire
alarm systems (if equipped).
◦ It is important to know what the alarm sounds like
◦ If a fire alarm is not installed in the facility, a verbal or horn
system should be put into place.
◦ Employees should be familiar with the location of exits,
fire extinguishers, pull stations, and other equipment.
◦ Evacuation drills should be conducted
It is ECU policy for employees to evacuate
SELF-INSPECTION/HAZARD ASSESSMENTS
TRAINING
It is the responsibility of the supervisor to explain all
department specific hazards and how to prevent accidents
and injuries
Supervisors are also responsible for conducting hazard
assessment for selection of appropriate PPE
Document training and hazard assessments
SELF-INSPECTION/HAZARD ASSESSMENTS
MEANS OF EGRESS
◦ Every hallway and corridor must be unobstructed
◦ Storage in hallways is not allowed – surplus, etc.
◦ Check with EH&S before equipment purchase
SELF-INSPECTION/HAZARD ASSESSMENTS
Exit sign lights, emergency lights and all other lights are
operational.
◦ Exit sign lights must always be illuminated.
- Emergency lights only come on in the event of a power
outage.
- All lights in your area should work.
- Submit a work order
SELF-INSPECTION/HAZARD ASSESSMENTS
Decorations should not
obscure, conceal or
confuse exit doors, signs or
exit pathways
Bulletin boards are
maintained frequently
◦ An excess of paper is
considered a fire hazard
SELF-INSPECTION/HAZARD ASSESSMENTS
Space heaters are
PROHIBITED!
◦ Many are an extreme fire
hazard.
◦ Energy conservation issue
SELF-INSPECTION/HAZARD ASSESSMENTS
CLEARANCE ISSUES:
◦ 3 feet in front of and around
electrical panels to provide access
◦ 18 inches from sprinkler heads to
ensure water is spread effectively –
24 inches when no sprinkler
◦ 8 inches off floor to allow the floors
to be cleaned.
SELF-INSPECTION/HAZARD ASSESSMENTS
GENERAL HOUSEKEEPING
◦ Area should be organized
and orderly.
◦ Area is free of trip and slip
hazards.
◦ Carpet and flooring should
be in good condition.
◦ Ceiling tiles should all be in
place.
SELF-INSPECTION/HAZARD ASSESSMENTS
Extension Cords
◦ Not used in place of
permanent wiring
◦ Extension cords may only
be used for portable
equipment, such as
overhead projectors and
laptop computers
◦ Must be in good condition
SELF-INSPECTION/HAZARD ASSESSMENTS
Extension cords are to be used for portable equipment
only.
Power cords of any kind are not to be run under carpets or
throw rugs or pass through cabinets, partitions or walls.
Extension cords shall not be in the egress path of travel.
Unapproved or household type extension cords are not to
be used.
Spliced or otherwise damaged power or extension cords
are to be replaced.
SELF-INSPECTION/HAZARD ASSESSMENTS
Approved surge suppressor strips
may be used only for personal
computers or sensitive electronic
equipment if they have an integral
surge protector
They should not be used to add
outlets as is demonstrated here
All appliances and heavy load
equipment should be plugged
directly into receptacle
SELF-INSPECTION/HAZARD ASSESSMENTS
New operations/work activities are not added to the work area
unless the existing facilities can support the operation.
All appropriate equipment and controls (power, ventilation, etc.)
must be in place and operational before the activity is performed.
Modifications to the building are coordinated with Facilities
Services and performed only by authorized personnel.
When equipment malfunctions or is damaged it is tagged “Out of
Service” until it is repaired by a qualified technician.
Surplus of contaminated equipment
Please click the link below to complete the
training:
SAFETY REPRESENTATIVE QUIZ