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Office of Environmental Health & Safety New & Transferred Employee Safety Orientation Training 333 S. Beaudry, 28 th Floor Los Angeles, CA 90017 213-241-3199. Overview…. OEHS and Safety Programs Safety Training Accident Causes Accident Prevention Help & Assistance. Safety Regulations. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Office of Environmental Health & SafetyOffice of Environmental Health & Safety
New & Transferred Employee Safety Orientation Training
333 S. Beaudry, 28th FloorLos Angeles, CA 90017
213-241-3199
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Overview…
• OEHS and Safety Programs• Safety Training• Accident Causes• Accident Prevention• Help & Assistance
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Safety RegulationsFederal OSHA In 1970 the Occupational Safety and Health Act The mission of OSHA “is to prevent work-related injuries,
illnesses, and deaths”
California OSHA The California Occupational Safety and Health Act was
enacted in 1973 to ensure a safe and healthy working environment for Californians
California State Labor Code: Every employer shall furnish employment and a place of
employment that is safe and healthful for the employees therein.
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www.lausd-oehs.org
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Safety Programs…..• Accident Prevention • Fall Protection• Ergonomics • Personal Protective Equipment including Respirators• Bloodborne Pathogens• Hazard Communication• Forklift• Confined Space• Lead• Asbestos• Pesticides• Emergency Evacuation• Others
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Common Causes of Accidents at LAUSD
• Slips, Trips, and Falls
• Contact with, struck by
• Lifting
• Ergonomics
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2011/2012 Fiscal Year:
- 4,992 new workers compensation claims and incident only filed at LAUSD
- $96,200,000 total cost paid
- 218,753 lost work days
Workers’ Compensation Costs at LAUSD
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Ergonomics
Ergonomics is the study of the relationship between people and the work they perform.(RMI) Repetitive Motion Injuries can affect:-Upper and lower arms & elbows-Wrists, hands, and fingers-Shoulders and neck-Chest, abdomen and other areas-May occasionally affect lower limbs & back
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INJURY AND ILLNESS PREVENTION PROGRAM (IIPP)
OSHA requires:
1.Management Commitment & Designation of a Responsible Individual
2. Compliance with Safety and Health Regulations3. Safety Communication and Health Information 4. Workplace Hazard Assessment and Correction5. Accident Investigation & Reporting6. Employee Safety & Health Training7. Recordkeeping and Documentation
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Fire Prevention• Emergency exit mapping
• Fire Extinguishers- Must be accessible- Must be accessible
• Hallways and Fire Exits - Must be cleared!Hallways and Fire Exits - Must be cleared!
• Fire Escape Routes - Know how to egress!Fire Escape Routes - Know how to egress!
• Electrical Panels - Must be cleared!Electrical Panels - Must be cleared!
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HAZCOM STANDARD FEDERAL AND STATE LAW
You have a right to know about the hazards in your workplace• Applies to all District employees who may be exposed to
hazardous substances.• OEHS evaluates and approves all chemical products to be used in
the District.• You can obtain material safety data sheets (MSDS) on-line from
OEHS website.• Don’t bring household cleaning materials to schools.• Request hazardous waste disposal from OEHS.
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Asbestos and Lead• General Rule:
Do not disturb any painted surfaces or any building material in the schools unless you are trained to do so. It could be lead or asbestos containing material. When in doubt call ATU (Asbestos Technical Unit) at 213-745-1450 or look at your Asbestos Management Plan.
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Create a healthy workplace
• Report safety problems to your supervisor• Suggest changes - improve comfort & safety• Follow safety instructions/procedures• Attend required training• Use Personal Protective Equipment if required• Contact the Office of Environmental Health &
Safety for assistance
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Other Training Resources
www.lausd-oehs.org/oehstraining.asp
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OEHS ContactsAddress: 333 S. Beaudry Ave. 28th Floor, LA 90017Telephone No: (213) 241-3199Website: www.lausd-oehs.org
• Director Office of Environmental Health and Safety: John Sterritt• Environmental Health Manager, Environment Programs: Pat Schanen• Environmental Health Manager, Safety & Industrial Hygiene: Carlos Torres• Accident Prevention Program: Jennifer Flores• Construction/Traffic Safety: Brad Smith• Environmental Compliance: Soe Aung • Asbestos Compliance Program/Chemical Safety Coordinator Program: Greta Galoustian• LAN Modernization Safety Compliance: Jay Eastman
ESC North Patty Filous, Debra OguineESC South Mary Jones, Laura Billon
ESC East Pauline Garzon, JiYoung OhESC West Shane Cherry, Henry Frometa
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Q & A ?