2004 Annual Safety Chair Meeting

WELCOME

Update on Integrated Safety Program

Jim Schweitzer

Integrated Safety Program

Indemnification RequirementsActive Safety CommitteeCommunication of Safety IssuesAnnual Self-AuditsREM Inspection of Departmental Areas

Benefits of Indemnification

Increased Awareness of Safety Issues Increased Compliance Decreased Injury Costs Relief from Regulatory Fines

Indemnifications Agricultural

Communication Agronomy Chemistry Food Science Nursing PUSH

Chemical

Engineering Vet School Entomology Herrick Laboratories Civil Engineering Animal Sciences IPFW - Chemistry

Indemnifications Wade Utility Plant Physical Facilities

Zones Building Services Safety And Security REM

New Researcher’s Guide

Developed to assist new researchers in identifying safety and compliance information

Program Summaries Guidance Documents Forms Training, Documentation, and Posting

Requirements Regulatory Links

New Researcher’s Guide

http://www.purdue.edu/rem

http://www.adpc.purdue.edu/PhysFac/rem/home/files/researchers.htm

Emergency Planning

Ken Alling

Emergency Planning Purdue has a campus wide plan for emergency

response Director of Emergency Planning and Fire Chief

New role to facilitate the development of building emergency plans.

Each building should have a Building Evacuation Plan Available on REM and Fire Department websites

Building Emergency Plan Template

http://www.adpc.purdue.edu/PhysFac/rem/home/files/forms.htm

Emergency Response Information

http://www.adpc.purdue.edu/PhysFac/emerg.htm

Emergency Planning

What have you done so far in your building?Discussions at departmental meetings? Safety committee?Building evacuation plan?

Emergency Planning

Upcoming training:March

“Severe Weather Awareness and Preparation”Mondays and Fridays 9:30 – 10:30 PFSB 1179 (except

March 26)

April“Building Evacuation Plan Workshop”Mondays and Fridays 9:30-11:30 PFSB 1179

Emergency Planning

Questions?

Call Ken Alling: 494-9923 or kealling@purdue.edu

Animal Exposure Occupational Health Program

Rachael DeRudder

Environmental Bio-technician and

Assistant to the Biosafety Officer

Scope of Program

Both research and non-research animals have the potential to cause injury, transmit zoonotic diseases, and/or cause allergic reaction to those who have contact.

These animal hazards can occur by either direct contact from handling an animal or just by being in close proximity, i.e., working or passing through an animal housing room.

Scope of Program

In many cases a preventative annual physical examination is necessary for animal handling personnel.

To accomplish this, Purdue has the Animal Exposure Occupational Health Program which is administered by REM.

Implementation

Contacted those who had previously been

identified through LAP as having animal

contact or exposure to animals.

Added ADDL and VCS/VTH

Participation is voluntary

How to Participate

Complete a Participation Form Complete a Risk Assessment Form Make an appointment with ROCC Keep appointment with ROCC

YOU CAN CHANGE YOUR DECISION AT ANY TIME.

Participation Form

http://www.purdue.edu/Research/ORA/animals/forms/Declination_Form.doc

Program Benefits

Appropriate Awareness Training Information about zoonotic diseases Risk Assessment for the job/area Services from an Occupational Health

Provider (ROCC) AAALAC accreditation for the University

What is AAALAC?

AAALAC stands for the "Association for Assessment and Accreditation of

Laboratory Animal Care."

AAALAC It represents quality

It promotes scientificvalidity

It impresses funding sourcesand research partners

It's a recruiting tool

http://www.aaalac.org/why.htm

To learn more about this….

Robert Golden, Biosafety Officer 49-41496rwgolden@purdue.edu

Rachael DeRudder, Assist. to BSO49-47968rederudder@purdue.edu

On the webhttp://www.purdue.edu/Research/ORA/animals/

occhealth.shtml

Electrical Safety for Dummies

Alan Gerth

Safety Engineer

Electrical Safety Hazards to Look For

Breaker Boxes:Unused Fuse and breaker openings not filled in

w/blanksLabeling Is it accessible (36” clearance) If in public areas, boxes should be locked

Electrical Safety Hazards to Look For

Electrical Equipment & Extension Cords:Frayed or degrading insulation. No electrical tapeAcross aisles or through doorwaysExtension cord used as permanent wiring (In

place more than 90 days?) Broken switches, plugs and missing grounding

prongs

Electrical Safety Hazards to Look For

Outlets:Missing or broken coversOverloading outletsHomemade power strips using wall outlet boxes

Electrical Safety Hazards to Look For

Using electrical equipment and wet areas If possible, do not do itGround Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI)Covered outlets

Electrical Safe Work Practices NFPA 70E Only qualified persons should perform electrical

maintenance and it should be done in an electrically safe condition, using Lockout/Tagout procedures.

Frequently inspect electrical equipment for defects. Take defective equipment out of service, until repaired

Immediately report electrical hazards to zone leader and/or building deputies

Electrical Safety Committee Made up variety of electrical and electronic

occupations Anyone who performs electrical work or

research is welcome Meets last Thursday of every month Contact: Steve Miller, 40122,

sjmiller@purdue.edu or Alan Gerth, 62089, amgerth@purdue.edu

Results of Recent OSHA Inspections

Steve Gauger

Assistant Director

Are Students Real People? Yes! (But only when we pay them) Hazard assessments – not just for the lab

assistant The living laboratory How do you protect yourself and your

department? More importantly, how do we protect our

employees?

I-65 Overpass Construction Project

I-65 Overpass Construction Project

The project The OSHA inspection The Notice of Penalty The fine The actions The response

Lessons Learned

Hazard assessments – they are important The living laboratory – it may have unique

hazards Fall protection – avoid exposures to heights Fall protection – you may need training Fall protection – you may need devices

Forestry Products Building

The building The OSHA inspection The Notice of Penalty The fine The actions The response

Quiz All OSHA inspections are the result of an

employee complaint (T/F) Don Campbell works for OSHA (T/F) REM is responsible for identifying and abating

every OSHA violation in your area (T/F) OSHA has never and will never inspect my

area (T/F) You are in 100% compliance (T/F)

Machine Guarding

Machine Guarding

Machine Guarding

Machine Guarding

Three-prong Grounded Plug

Lessons Learned

OSHA is picky Machine guarding – it’s important Machine guarding – there are simple fixes Don’t wait to fix a safety concern Electrical panels are for electricians Nobody makes blank fuses

How Indemnification Assisted us in an IOSHA

Inquiry

Sandy Amass

School of Veterinary Medicine

The Complaint IOSHA called and sent a letter regarding an

employee complaint on Friday, September 26th

“Employees are exposed to multiple chemicals in a laboratory setting.”

The room numbers were provided

We had 10 days to respond with:

Written report of investigation of the area Specific actions taken to correct problem Photographic evidence of correction Training records Copies of safety programs Directives or memos sent to employees, etc. “If it isn’t written down then it didn’t happen”

Because we were indemnified:

Integrated Safety Program Indemnification letters 2001-2003

Safety self-audits for area (2000-2003) School safety committee audits (2000-2002) Certification of Hazard Assessment for lab Lab and Building Safety Inspection “Report these materials” list

Because we were indemnified:

Master training log for employees Employee training documentation for

ChemicalsRadioactive materialsHazardous materialsPersonal protective equipment

Photographic documentation- easy

Without indemnification…

Mercury Reduction Update

Brian Mc Donald

Waste Minimization

Review Chemical Management Committee Policy

Summary of Thermometer Exchange Program Benefits from the Program

Mercury Reduction Policy

All faculty, staff, and students will participate Eliminate and/or reduce the use of the

following (where practicable): Elemental MercuryMercury CompoundsMercury Containing DevicesBy 2006!

Thermometer ExchangeDepartmental Thermometer Exchange Program

Department Year # Replaced

Venture Grant 2001Food Science 2001-2002 180 BIO Teaching 2002 18

BRWN/Rothwell 2002 14CHEM Teaching 2002 4500CHEM Stores 2002 62

4774

CMC Reduction Policy 2003Agronomy 2003 50

Animal Science 2003 58Civil Engineering 2003 56

Chemistry 2003-2004 9871151

Totals 5925

Spill Incidents Involving Mercury

2001 = 64 2002 = 582003 = 45

Mercury Contaminated Debris

In 2001; 10 drums of debris sent for recycling at $1,200/drum = $12,000

In 2002; 14 drums of debris sent for recycling at $1200/drum = $16,800

In 2003; 8 drums of debris sent for recycling at $1050/drum = $8,400

Update on Injury Statistics

Kristi Evans

First Report of Injury Form There are two changes to the form:

Liberty Mutual has a new phone number for reporting certain injuries1-800-362-0000

A distinction has been made for Grad Students:• Paid Project• Student Project

When do you call Liberty Mutual?

When medical treatment has been provided at a medical facility or doctor’s office

If the injured person loses time beyond the day of injury

2003 Purdue Injuries

Strains 229

Lacerations 104

Contusions 88

Burns 43

Sprains 33

Fractures 22

Foreign Bodies 22

Punctures 20

Dermatitis 13

Multiple Injuries 12

Occ. Diseases 10

Other 22

Identify the Cause of Purdue Injuries

Struck by, Struck Against

33% Slips, Trips and Falls

22%

Lifting, Twisting,

Overexertion21% Inhalation

0%

Foreign Bodies3%

Cumulative Trauma

9%

Caught in6%

Other6%

Injury Cost

In 2002 $1,485,848 was incurred for workplace accidents

In 2003 $1,201,044 has been incurred for a decrease of 19%

Average Cost Per Claim

The average cost/claim in 2002 was $1,836

The average cost/claim in 2003 was $1,506 for a decrease of 18%

How can departments use injury statistics?

Identify tasks with reoccurring injuries Develop and implement plans to decrease the

risk of injury

To receive specific injury statistics for your particular area contact me at klevans@purdue.edu

Hazard Assessment Update

L. Swihart

The Federal Rule

OSHA reg 1910. 132 requiresHazard assessment for PPE-requiring activities

Written certification of same

In every workplace. Whether there are PPE needs or not

Not just labs…

Even the architects….

Purdue PPE Policy

Provides several “template” forms

By job title

By entire room (popular in labs)

By job task, activity, operation, machine

Update

Departments are doing increasingly well with understanding and completing Hazard Assessment and HA Certification.

Areas for improvement are More thoroughly assessing all present hazards. Enforcing the PPE policies established by HA

process. HA & cert process for areas not needing PPE (!) PPE training and training records.

Example 1Assessment Date:________ Dept: _________ Bldg _____

Task: ____________________________________________

Hazards Identified:eye/face ______________ respiratory ______________head ______________ foot ______________electrical ______________ hand ______________whole body ______________ other ______________

PPE required:eye/face ______________ respiratory ______________head ______________ foot ______________electrical ______________ hand ______________whole body ______________ other ______________

3/2/04 CHM WTHR

560Operating bandsaw or standing within 5 ft while in use

particle impact

particle impact

impact goggles

cover to neck, elbows, ankles

safety shoes

falling lumber

Example 2Assessment Date:________ Dept: _________ Bldg _____Job Title:__________________________________________eye/face hazard task PPE required_______________ _________________ _____________________________ _________________ _____________________________ _________________ ______________

head hazard task PPE required_______________ _________________ _____________________________ _________________ _____________________________ _________________ ______________

Whole body hazard task PPE required_______________ _________________ _____________________________ _________________ _____________________________ _________________ ______________

3/2/04 CHM WTHR

560Carpenter

Particle impact Sawing, sanding, routing, planing… all particle generating activities

Impact goggles (Z87)

Impact from falling or stationary object

Working under other work or in presence of any stationary head hazards

Hard hat

Etcetera…..

Example 3Assessment Date:_______ Dept: _______ Bldg-room _____

Hazard Task – work with Minimum PPE required

chemical splash causing irritation or damage to eye skin

<50 mL dilute acid, base, or with organic or moderately toxic liquid

Safety glasses, skin cover to knees and elbows

>50 above, or any highly toxic agent, or any amount conc acid or base

splash goggles, 4 mL nitrile gloves, skin cover to wrists, neck, all leg and foot covered.

3/2/04 CHM WTHR

560

Example 3 cont’dHazard Task – work with Minimum PPE required

Severe poisoning, loss of limb or digit, death

Any amount HF or HF solution

Chin-length face shield and splash goggles, 11 mL nitrile gloves, nitrile apron with sleeves, all skin covered completely

Bottom of foot (minimum flip-flop), cover to knees, shoulder, underarm.

Being in the roomGeneral foot and body

Thank you.

Invite me to your Safety Committee meeting or any other meeting if you wish to explore this topic further and/or work together on it.

Linda Swihart – swihart@purdue.edu 47063