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Safety and Environmental Compliance at ECU

Safety and Environmental Compliance at ECU. Environmental Health & Safety Prospective Health 210 East Fourth Street Warren Life Sciences 328-6166 744-2070 EH&S Administration Radiation Safety

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Safety and Environmental Compliance at ECU

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  1. Safety and Environmental Compliance at ECU Environmental Health & SafetyProspective Health 210 East Fourth Street Warren Life Sciences 328-6166 744-2070 EH&S Administration Radiation Safety Industrial Hygiene & Safety Biological Safety Environmental Management Infection Control Workers’ Compensation Employee Health

  2. 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

  3. EH&S PROGRAMS (continued) • ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT -Hazardous Waste -Air Quality -Sanitation -Indoor Air Quality -Air & Water Protection -Waste Minimization -Emergency Preparedness -Sustainability -Auditing

  4. 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

  5. EH&S Web Page

  6. 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

  7. 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

  8. 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.

  9. 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

  10. 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

  11. Workers’ Compensation • “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

  12. 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

  13. 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

  14. 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

  15. 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

  16. 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

  17. Hazard Communication Routes of Entry • Inhalation • Absorption – skin & eyes • Ingestion – direct & indirect • Injection

  18. 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

  19. Hazard Warnings • Written or pictorial

  20. 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

  21. 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

  22. 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

  23. 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

  24. Warning Tags and Signs

  25. 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

  26. 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

  27. Waste Disposal • Recycle • Regular trash • Biological waste • Radioactive waste • Chemical waste • Glass/sharps • Drains

  28. 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

  29. 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

  30. 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

  31. 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

  32. 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

  33. 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

  34. Safety and Environmental Compliance at ECU QUESTIONS? Environmental Health & SafetyProspective Health 210 East Fourth Street Warren Life Sciences 328-6166 744-2070 safety@mail.ecu.edu

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