TEEX Safety in the Work Place

Annual Safety Refresher Training

Division Director Presentation

TEEX Director’s Safety Philosophy

1. Safety is a mindset…an attitude2. Employees & customers are

TEEX

TEEX Director’s Safety Philosophy

3. Accidents hurt employees and TEEX

4. All accidents will be investigated

TEEX Director’s Safety Philosophy

5. Effective risk management is essential

6. Risk assessment – a continual process

7. Employees must apply safety principles

Division Responsibilities----------------------------------------

1. Monitor division safety performance

2. Comply with:– TEEX Safety Guide– TEEX Safety Manual– TAMUS safety regulations

3. Insist on employee safety responsibility and performance

Managers, Coordinators, & Supervisors Responsibilities

-----------------------------------------------------------1. Make safety a priority during all work

2. Work safely without injury

3. Empower employees to work safely

4. Correct unsafe conditions and behaviors

5. Comply with provisions of TEEX Safety Guide

6. Report all accidents

Employee Responsibilities-----------------------------------------------

1. Make safety a priority during all work

2. Work safely without injury

3. Report unsafe conditions and behaviors

4. Comply with provisions of TEEX Safety Guide

Division Safety Officer Responsibilities

-----------------------------------------1. Assist Division Director, managers and

supervisors in implementing safety program

2. Serve on TEEX Safety Subcommittee

3. Ensure employees have personal protective equipment

4. Ensure employees are trained in PPE

TEEX Worker Compensation Expense by Fiscal Year*

                     

    FY03     FY04     FY05   Total

                     

  Actual Carryover Total Actual Carryover Total Actual Carryover Total Totals

ADMIN $2,398 $2,117 $4,515 $13,835 $2,018 $15,853 $0 $1,629 $1,629 $21,997

ESTI $41,476 $43,659 $85,135 $56,672 $19,952 $76,623 $820 $25,746 $26,566 $188,324

EUPWTI $0 $21,637 $21,637 $1,177 $13,827 $15,004 $0 $14,352 $14,352 $50,992

NERRTC $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $15 $0 $15 $15

PS&S $3,344 $0 $3,344 $906 $540 $1,446 $0 $250 $250 $5,040

P&RT $5,960 $0 $5,960 $0 $7,785 $7,785 $0 $0 $0 $13,744

SDP $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0

TED $0 $35,416 $35,416 $0 $8,527 $8,527 $0 $0 $0 $43,943

US&R $0 $0 $0 $2,631 $0 $2,631 $0 $1,005 $1,005 $3,636

Totals $53,178 $102,828 $156,006 $75,220 $52,649 $127,869 $835 $42,982 $43,816 $327,691

* WC only - no property damage included

Division Safety Incentive Awards

     

Division Start of 180/365 Days Target Date for

  No Lost Time Injury Safety Incentive

     

ADMIN 9/1/04 8/31/05

ESTI 10/4/04 4/2/05

EUPWTI 2/28/05 8/27/05

NERRTC 9/1/04 8/31/05

PS&S 2/28/05 8/27/05

P&RT 9/1/04 8/31/05

SDP 9/1/04 8/31/05

TED 9/1/04 8/31/05

US&R 2/28/05 8/27/05

Blue-colored dates correspond to divisions marking safety incentive award on 2/27/05

TEDD Safety Incentives

The Technology and Economic Development Division (TEDD) will earn an administrative day of leave for all division employees if they complete 365 successive days without a lost workday accident. Our target date is 8/31/05.

Safety at Riverside

If you anticipate working after dark, move your car closer to the door that you will exit from.

Be aware of your surroundings.

Notify Area Maintenance 845-6270 if you notice that any exterior lights are out.

Building Security

Make sure the outer doors close securely behind you when you leave at night.

Location of Fire Extinguishers

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Reception Area

Conference Room

Cafeteria

TCALL Offices

Electrical Hazards Extension cords/power

strips/surge protectors Location Condition Polarized plug Overloading vs. warm to

the touch Overloading of wall outlets

Portable heaters Condition After-hours shutoff

Trip and Fall Hazards

Filing cabinetsOverloaded file

cabinet drawersExtension cordsOffice arrangement

versus risk“Floor” storageSafe access to work

station

Office Ergonomics

Achieving a good fit between you and your computer workstation increases comfort and productivity. Varying your tasks throughout the day will help to avoid fatigue

Eliminating monitor screen glare makes it more comfortable and easier to read screen information

Occasional breaks with stretching exercises, taken throughout the day restore your energy and increase productivity.

Think Safety

&

Act Safely