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SAFETY MODULE

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Back Safety

Tips to prevent back injuries

Lifting Objects

Reaching for Objects

Pushing or Pulling Objects

Exercising and Stretching Back Support

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Fire Safety

Think fast and act with caution

Sound Fire alarm

Warn people

Evacuate

Accountability First Aid

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Fire Safety cont.

Fire extinguisher use

- Use good judgment

- Communicate- Ready fire extinguisher

- Use extinguisher

use the P.A.S.S. technique when usingthe extinguisher

(Pull, Aim, Squeeze & Sweep)

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Electrical Safety

Read the instruction manual or watch anexperienced person/trainer to operate theequipment before attempting to operate it on

your own Inspect electrical switches, plugs, and cords

periodically, and report any worn or damages tothe responsible person who determine if the

device is safe use. Do not overload electric circuits.

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Electrical Safety cont.

Never hold/operate electrical equipment withwet hands or feet, or while standing on wetfloor.

Do not use extension cords without approvalfrom responsible person.

Do not use electrical items that overheat or

smoke. First aid for electric shock

Restrict access to area if potential for shockexists.

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Civil Disorder/Bomb Threat/Explosion

Civil Disorder

Bomb Threats

Explosions

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Medical Emergencies

When emergency medical services are required:

Remain calm

Call or designate someone to call for medical aid Inform Management of the emergency situation

Administer emergency medical aid if required

Monitor and comfort injured personnel.

Do not removed injured personnel unless thereis a life-threatening situation

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Housekeeping Deficiencies

Obstructions

Wet Floors

Trash

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Autoclave Safety

Loading Autoclave

Unloading Autoclave

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Glass Disposal

Biohazard Contaminated Glass

Non-Biohazard Contaminated Glass

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Communication of Hazards

BIOHAZARD

Biohazard Symbol/Label and Signs

Orange or red Trash Bags/Sharps Containers

Training and Education

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Material Safety Data Sheet

(MSDS) Contains general information, identity

information, physical and chemical

properties, fire and explosion hazard data,reactivity data, health hazard data,precautions for handling in use, control

measures, transportation, and disposaldata of a specific material.

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Earthquake Safety

Actions to take in the event of an earthquake:If inside a building:

Stay in-doors and find a safe cover.

Do not attempt to exit using stairways.

Move away from windows or glass partition and cabinet orshelves.

Watch for falling objects such as light fixtures or ceilingtiles

Sit or stand against an inside wall or take cover under astrong desk or table.

Do not stand under doorways or areas that have objectsthat may fall on you.

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Industrial Ergonomics

To reduce the likelihood of injuries associated with howa person interacts with their working environment.

Injuries arising from poor ergonomics typically involvethe bones, muscles, joints, tendons, and nerves.

Repetitive motion

Stretches: Back, Hand, Wrist, Neck, and Forearm.

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Exposure Control Plan

To prevent contact of human tissue,blood, or body fluids to skin, clothing, and

mucous membranes.

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Moving Donors

To reduce injuries associated with movingdonors during a tissue recovery.

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Compressed Gas

To reduce injuries associated withcompressed gas cylinders.