EETD NEW HIRE SAFETY
ORIENTATION
Environmental Energy Technologies Division (EETD)
June 21, 2013
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Work Area Walk Through
• Your supervisor will give you a brief walkthrough
of your work area. Make sure you are familiar
with the following:
– Locations of emergency equipment such as fire
extinguisher, emergency shower/eyewash, spill cleanup
kit, etc.
– Locations of phones and fire alarm pull stations.
– Building evacuation routes and evacuation assembly
area.
• When entering lab areas, always wear safety
glasses with side shields, closed toe shoes and
long pants.
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Job Hazards Analysis (JHA)
• The JHA process provides a documented mechanism to
answer the question “how do I know that I’m doing my job
safely?” It is a methodical analysis tool used to identify
and control workplace hazards.
• Every LBNL employee, including affiliates, faculty, and
students, must complete a JHA.
• A JHA must be completed within 30 days of start date.
• Consult with your supervisor prior to selecting a JHA work
group. The work group determines what training you are
assigned.
• JHA System: https://ehswprod.lbl.gov/ehstraining/jha/start.aspx
• EETD JHA Guide: http://eetd-ehs.lbl.gov/content/job-hazard-analysis-jha
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Training
• Your training assignments are determine by your
approved Job Hazards Analysis (JHA).
• See your JHA to determine courses assigned and
status.
• Training should be completed within 30 days of
start date.
• Most training courses are available on-line and can
be accessed at: http://www.lbl.gov/ehs/training/
• Your supervisor may also require additional “on the
job” training specific to your job tasks.
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Ergonomics
• Make sure your work area is set-up properly and
you have needed equipment.
• You are required to complete an on-line
ergonomic self-assessment by going to:
http://www.lbl.gov/ehs/training/webcourses/EHS0
059/
• If needed, request a ergonomic evaluation by an
ergonomist by going to:
https://ehswprod.lbl.gov/Ergo/Start.asp
• If you are experiencing discomfort, don’t wait. Let
your supervisor know right away!
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Accident Reporting
• Report all work related accidents to Health
Services at Building 26 or by calling X6226.
• For life threatening emergencies, immediately call
911.
• Let your supervisor know about the accident as
soon as possible.
• All accidents should be reported no matter how
minor they may at first seem.
• Report accidents promptly. Don’t wait until the
injury gets worse!
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Emergency Procedures
• For life threatening emergencies, call X7911
(X911 by cell phone). Includes: ambulance and
fires.
• For non-life threatening emergencies, call X6999
for assistance. Includes: chemical spills, power
outages, flooding, etc.
• Red “Emergency Guide” flip charts containing
specific emergency procedures are posted in all
buildings and lab areas.
• Know your building evacuation routes and
evacuation assembly area.
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Emergency Procedures
• In the event of an earthquake:
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Drop, cover, and hold
After shaking stops, evacuate building
Take car keys and small personal items
Follow Building Emergency Team instructions
Do not attempt to re-enter buildings until deemed safe
• LabAlert provides timely emergency alerts to via
text message on your cell phone. It supplements the
Public Address system to quickly alert you of
emergency conditions. To sign-up go to:
https://commons.lbl.gov/display/itdivision/LabAlert++Emergency+Broadcast+Service
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Safety Concerns
• All personnel are encouraged to identify safety
suggestions or concerns they may have.
• You can submit your Safety Concern by:
– Submitting the EHSS Safety Concerns form
– Emailing to safetyconcerns@lbl.gov; or
– Calling the Safety Concerns Hotline at x5514
• You can submit concerns anonymously.
• All submitted safety concerns are tracked and
actions taken communicated.
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Safety Spot Awards
• Safety Spot Awards recognize and reward
outstanding individual and/or team efforts that
impact the safety of an organizational unit, team,
or department.
• Safety spot awards can range from $25 to $500
depending on the safety impact.
• Submit nominations to the EETD Safety Manager.
Go to: http://eetd-ehs.lbl.gov/content/spot-awards
• Safety spot award winners are posted regularly on
the EETD safety website.
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Safety Information Resources
• The EETD Integrated Safety Management Plan
gives an overview of the division’s safety program:
http://eetd-safety.lbl.gov/content/integrated-safetymanagement-ism
• The EETD Safety Manager is available to assist you
in the event you have any questions:
– Ron Scholtz- (510) 495-8137 (rgscholtz@lbl.gov)
• EETD maintains a safety website that contains a
variety of safety information and links: http://eetdsafety.lbl.gov
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New Hire Safety Checklist
• A New Hire Safety Checklist
is available to assist you and
your supervisor in your
safety orientation at EETD.
• A copy of the checklist is
available at: http://eetdsafety.lbl.gov/content/newemployees
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