Safety Orientation for
New Employees
Len Engel
USCA Health and Safety Manager
Checklist of Important Safety
Information and Documents








Emergency Action Plan
Building Emergency Response Plan
Pacer Alert Emergency & Safety Procedures
Chemical Hygiene Plan (Laboratory Areas)
Hazard Communication Program (Non-Lab Areas)
Exposure Control Plan for Bloodborne Pathogens
Health and Safety Procedures
University Vehicle Policies & Roadside Assistance
Program
Emergency Action Plan







Required by 29 CFR 1910.38
Defines university response procedures dividing
them into 3 categories
Outlines Emergency Evacuation Procedures
Provide flowchart to demonstrate notification of
proper authorities
Provides instruction on releasing information to the
public
Provides information on distribution of the
Emergency Action Plan
www.usca.edu/operations/manuals.html
Chemical Hygiene Plan/
Hazard Communication Program




Required by 29 CFR 1910.1200
Employees have the “Right to Know” what
hazards are present in their work
environment.
Provides information on Chemical Inventory,
Labeling, Safety Data Sheets (SDS),
Standard Operating Procedures, and the
location of the plan.
www.usca.edu/operations/manuals.html
Chemicals…Where are
they found?





In any building material
In any cleaning material
In any lab
Just about anywhere
Read the label on container for hazard
information
Where can you find out
about safe use practices
while using chemicals?
Safety Data Sheets
(SDS) GHS – Global Harmonic System
What will a SDS tell me?

Hazard Identification
First Aid Measures

Accidental Release Measures

Handling and Storage



Personal Protective Equipment
Proper Disposal Methods
Exposure Control Plan




Required by 29 CFR 1910.1030
Exposure Control Plan should assist in
minimizing exposure to Bloodborne
Pathogens, identify Engineering and
Workplace Controls, and outline Universal
Precautions.
Contains information regarding Hep B
vaccinations for employees at risk.
www.usca.edu/operations/manuals.html
Health and Safety Manual


A manual serving as a general
reference document providing various
information on health and safety
topics at USCA.
www.usca.edu/operations/manuals.html
University Vehicle Policy



Refer to General Policies #109 and #122 of
USCA Policies and Procedure Manual
Before driving a university vehicle, you must
attend a Fleet Users Session (FUSS),
complete a TS-100 Form, obtain a copy of
your driving record from the DMV, and
complete a Vehicle Reservation Request
www.usca.edu/operations/vehicle.html
University Key Policy



Refer to General Policies #118 of
USCA Policies and Procedure Manual
Key Requests, Distribution, Returns,
and Lost keys are handled in the
Operations Department
www.usca.edu/operations/key.html
Operations Website

Provides information on the following:
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
Operations Staff
Maintenance Staff and Work Order Requests
Grounds & Housekeeping Staff
Vehicle Policies and Roadside Assistance Program
Key Request
Facilities Request
Health and Safety Issues (Manuals, Accident Reporting, SDS,
and Recycling)
– Campus Planning and Construction

www.usca.edu/operations.html
Questions????


Should you have any questions regarding
general operations (Maintenance, Grounds,
Housekeeping, and the Fleet), contact
Annette Beeler at 3452.
Should you have any questions regarding
health and safety, contact Len Engel at
3538.