City of CarsonCity of CarsonManager/SupervisorManager/Supervisor

Safety TrainingSafety Training

Injury and Illness Prevention ProgramInjury and Illness Prevention ProgramEmergency Action & EvacuationEmergency Action & EvacuationHazard Communication ProgramHazard Communication Program

Presented by Presented by Tiffany TaylorTiffany Taylor

EH&S Resources IncEH&S Resources IncMonday, September 15, 2008Monday, September 15, 2008

GOAL

Knowled

ge Abilityreturn each

employee home in the same

condition they were in when they

arrived to work NO INJURIES

Attitude

Safety at Safety at CarsonCarson

You as an employee at the City of Carson are this company’s most valuable asset. The City of Carson is committed to safely protecting their most valuable asset.The City of Carson will provide a safe work environment free from physical hazards as well as provide knowledge to the employees to minimize the performance of unsafe acts

Injury & Illness Prevention Injury & Illness Prevention ProgramProgram

The City of Carson has developed an Injury & Illness Prevention Program (IIPP) compliant with Cal-OSHA regulationsThe IIPP is the foundation of the City of Carson’s safety program The Risk Manager, Terry Williams is the administrator of the City of Carson’s IIPPThe IIPP will aid all employee levels at the City of Carson in their goal of an injury & accident free workplace

Injury & Injury & IllnessIllness PreventionPreventionProgramProgram

Written Safety Program required by Cal-OSHA (Section 3203)

Includes Management, Employee and IIPP Administrator responsibilitiesInspection ProceduresHazard Identification, Control and CorrectionTraining ElementsRecordkeeping Requirements

Management Safety GoalManagement Safety Goal

The goal of every manager/supervisor is to try to return each employee home in the same condition they were in

when they arrived to work NO INJURIES

Manager/Supervisor Manager/Supervisor RESPONSIBILITIESRESPONSIBILITIES

Enforce all safety regulations and correct unsafe acts being performed by employees Ensure all employees are trained and oriented before they start workInclude safety as part of your regular departmental meetings Allocate resources for employees to have and use the proper tools for their jobsEnsure your immediate work area receives periodic inspectionsEnsure employees are disciplined for unsafe acts

EMPLOYEE EMPLOYEE RESPONSIBILITIESRESPONSIBILITIES

Promptly report all work related accidents and injuries as well as unsafe conditions or acts to your supervisorCooperate with and assist in any accident investigationLearn, Practice and Obey all codes of safe work practicesKeep work areas clean and orderlyWear the appropriate protective equipment when working in hazardous operationsInspect all equipment prior to useSubmit any suggestions for accident preventionEncourage and assist co-workers to work safely

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Emergency Notification &Emergency Notification &PreparednessPreparedness

Manual Pull Stations are located inside most city building, pull in the event of a Fire or Chemical ReleaseStrobes (visual) and Sounders (audible) will activate when the manual station is pulledPeriodically Review the Emergency Evacuation MapsAlways keep emergency exits free and clear

Emergency EvacuationEmergency EvacuationUse your Primary or Secondary Exit to Leave the Facility ImmediatelyProceed Calmly But QuicklyReport to the Designated Evacuation Area for your TeamRemain in your Area until you Receive Instruction from your Captain

Fire Prevention & SafetyFire Prevention & Safety

Obey All “No Smoking” SignsGood HousekeepingKnow Location of Fire ExtinguishersDial 9-911 Notify Emergency PersonnelUse Only Company Approved Devices At Workstation

EarthquakesEarthquakes

Stay Inside, Watch for Falling ObjectsCrawl Under a Desk or TableStay Near Center of BuildingPrepare for AftershocksNotify Emergency Personnel

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Every employee has the right to Every employee has the right to know what chemical hazards they know what chemical hazards they face on the job and how to protect face on the job and how to protect themselves against those chemical themselves against those chemical hazards.hazards.

Your Right to KnowYour Right to Know

Haz Com Training.

List of hazardous materials for your work area.

Access material safety data sheets (MSDS’s)

Read the City of Carson’s written hazard communication program.

Know what the Cal-OSHA hazard communication standard means.

Ask for information without the fear of being discriminated against or being fired.

Understand Your RightsUnderstand Your Rights

TOXIC-poisonousCORROSIVE-materials that can cause serious burnsEXPLOSIVE-when exposed to heat or flame material can explodeFLAMMABLE/IGNITABLE-catch fire easily, burn rapidly, spread quickly and give off intense heatREACTIVE-can catch fire, explode or give off dangerous fumes when exposed to water or air

Hazard Material by Hazard Material by Hazard ClassHazard Class

InhalationSkin AbsorptionThrough the EyesIngestion

Routes of EntryRoutes of Entry

There are two types of chemical hazards:

Physical Hazards-can cause a dangerous situation outside the body Health HazardsAcute-immediate damage through short-term exposureChronic-slow damage through long-term exposure

Chemical HazardsChemical Hazards

These are several examples of chemical hazards that can be found in your work

environmentsLiquid PaperTonerDetergentsSprays, Cleaners & Polishes

Examples of Chemical Examples of Chemical HazardsHazards

Every container of hazardous chemicals is labeled by the manufacturer with words, symbols or picturesThe format of container labels differ from company to companyThe container label of any hazardous material must contain similar types of information

How to Read a Container How to Read a Container LabelLabel

Three signal words can befound on container labels

DANGER-Seriously hazardous

WARNING-Moderately hazardous

CAUTION-Least hazardous

Signal WordsSignal Words

The MSDS will provide you with all the information on the hazardous material. There is no regulated layout for the information contained in a MSDS.

Material Safety Data Sheet Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)(MSDS)

The MSDS’s for products purchased by the

City of Carson will be kept in master binder in Risk

Management

Where are the Where are the MSDSMSDS’’ss??

NFPA SignageNFPA SignageFour Hazard Classes: Flammability, Health, Reactivity & Special4 to 0 means extreme to minimalSigns displayed on the outside of buildings to provide warning

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