New Employee Safety Orientation

Fourteen thousand Americans die from on-the-job accidents every year

A worker is injured every 19 seconds Most accidents occur within an employee’s

first six months on a new job

Safety Statistics

Safety Program Emergency Information Safety Awareness Issues Quiz

Safety Orientation Goals

Safety Policy and Record

Safety policy–Safety and production go hand in hand

–Employees are expected to promote safety, report unsafe conditions, and ask a supervisor if unfamiliar with a chemical, tool, or machine

–Management provides a safe work environment and continually works to prevent injuries

Safety record

Company Responsibility

Establish and supervise:– A safe and healthful working environment– An accident prevention program– Safety and health training programs

Equipment up to safety and health standards Records of occupational injuries/illnesses

Safety Training

On-the-job training Departmental safety meetings Hazard communication Emergency action and fire prevention

Safety Communication

Safety bulletin boards Safety newsletters Safety suggestions

Safety Committee

Conducts safety inspections Investigates accidents Reviews safety policies

and procedures Reviews work conditions

for accident prevention Reviews and responds

to safety suggestions and questions

Safety Rules

General safety rules– Observe all safety warning signs– Maintain housekeeping– Keep emergency equipment accessible– No horseplay– Wear required PPE

Disciplinary actions

Safe Clothing

Don’t wear loose clothing Don’t wear jewelry Wear protective shoes such as hard leather

with slip-resistant soles (steel toes are a plus) Obtain prescription safety glasses Tie back long hair

Personal Protective Equipment

PPE required throughout the facility PPE required in specific departments Recommended PPE Issuance of PPE

Safety Orientation Goals

Safety Program Emergency Information Safety Awareness Issues Quiz

Accidents and Injuries

Promptly report each industrial injury or occupational illness

Near-miss reporting Accident investigation Return-to-work program

First Aid

Personnel are trained and certified in first aid and CPR

First-aid kit locations Safety shower and eyewash stations Bloodborne pathogens

Reasons for Evacuation

Natural disasters Fire Chemical release

Fire Prevention

Emergency action and fire prevention training Potential fire hazards Fire prevention Fire response

Hazardous Chemicals

Hazard communication training Locations and uses of hazardous chemicals

– Labels– Material safety data sheets– Ask your supervisor

Detecting a chemical release Chemical disposal

Evacuation Procedures

Recognize the evacuation signal and listen for instructions

Shut down equipment using the emergency stop

Go directly to the nearest safe exit

Proceed to the assembly area

Safety Orientation Goals

Safety Program Emergency Information Safety Awareness Issues Quiz

Poor Safety Habits

Safety Don’ts: Fool around/show off Ignore a safety hazard Shut off or circumvent

a machine safeguard Become overconfident

in your job Assume safety is

someone else’s job

The Result Lost work time Painful injuries and death Productivity losses

Housekeeping

Slip and trip hazards Access to exits, fire fighting equipment,

and electrical panels. Keep aisles and stairwells clear Reduce accumulation of combustibles

Back Problem Statistics

Eighty percent of Americans suffer back injuries requiring medical attention

Thirty percent of all industrial injuries involve the back

Back injuries are often the result of years of abuse

In addition to missed work, there may be a lifetime of pain

Back Safety Tips

Don’t lift more than 50 pounds by yourself

When reaching up, don’t overextend

If standing in one place, put a foot on a footrest

Push—don’t pull Squat—don’t bend Turn—don’t twist To reduce back pain

—see your doctor

Forklift Traffic

Walk along side of aisles (let forklifts have center of aisles)

Listen and look for horn sounds, warning lights, and backup alarms

Don’t approach a forklift until the operator indicates that it is safe to do so

Forklift’s steer from the rear Never ride on a forklift, be lifted by a forklift, or fool

around near a forklift

Safety Orientation Goals

Safety Program Emergency Information Safety Awareness Issues Quiz

Facility Walk-through

Fire extinguisher locations Safety showers and eyewash stations First-aid centers No smoking locations Areas where special PPE is required Evacuation exits MSDS locations

Quiz

1. What causes the typical back injury?_____________________________________________

2. What is hazardous about wearing loose clothing to work? _____________________________________________

3. Horseplay is OK at work as long as you are off the clock. True or False

4. When is it safe to shut off or circumvent a machine safeguard? ___________________________________

5. What kind of PPE is required or recommended in your department? __________________________________

Quiz (cont.)

6. Where can the minutes of the Safety Committee meeting be found? ____________________________

7. Housekeeping is needed only to keep the facility looking nice. True or False

8. Describe the evacuation assembly area of your department:___________________________________

9. It is not important to report a near miss or close call because no one was hurt. True or False

10.In addition to a fire, what else could trigger an evacuation of the facility? _______________________

Quiz Answers

1. Back injuries are typically the result of years of abuse.

2. Loose clothing can get caught in machinery.

3. False. Horseplay is never acceptable while on company property.

4. It is never safe to shut off or circumvent a machine safeguard.

5. The PPE required or recommended for each department will be different..

Quiz Answers (cont.)

6. Safety Committee Minutes are posted on the safety bulletin boards.

7. False. Housekeeping maintains access to emergency equipment and prevents the accumulation of combustible materials.

8. This may be different for each department.

9. False. Reporting a near miss will prevent an injury from happening to someone else.

10. Chemical release or natural disaster.