Welcome to the Pack The Onboarding Center Who: The Onboarding Center Staff Manager-Amy Grubbs What: New Hire Services Where: Joyner Visitor Center 1210 Varsity Drive Raleigh, NC 27695 When: Monday-Friday, 7:30 am – 5:00 pm How : Email: onboardingcenter@ncsu.edu Phone: (919) 513-1278 Fax: (919) 515-1693 Website: http://onboarding.ncsu.edu/ We are here to SERVE You! NC State at a Glance * Founded in 1887 * Land Grant Institution * Largest four-year institution in NC * 5th best value among public U.S. universities (2013U.S. News & World Report) 10 Colleges CALS, Design, Education, Engineering, Natural Resources, CHASS, Sciences, Textiles, Management, Vet Medicine * NCAA Division I university * Atlantic Coast Conference * 23 sports represented * 195,000 living alumni * 9,000 employees * 34,000 students (100 NC counties, 50 states, 119 countries) Thomas Ross President The University of North Carolina Appalachian State University East Carolina University Elizabeth City State University Fayetteville State University NC A&T State University North Carolina Central University NC State University UNC Asheville UNC Chapel Hill UNC Charlotte UNC Greensboro UNC Pembroke UNC Wilmington UNC School of the Arts Western Carolina University Winston-Salem State University NC School of Science and Mathematics Dr. Randy Woodson Chancellor NC State University EPA or SPA Employee? • • SPA employees are Subject to the State Personnel Act (NC General Statute 126) • Policies and guidelines established through the Office of State Human Resources EPA employees are Exempt from the State Personnel Act (NC General Statute 126) • Policies and guidelines established through UNC General Administration • EPA Non-Faculty; Faculty; Senior Academic Administrative Office (Tier I or II) GET Started on Campus • • • • Get your packet--review information in New Employee Guide Get your parking permit Get dressed in red--Spirit Citation in packet ($5 coupon) Get picture taken for campus ID card: Wolfpack One Card. You may request debit card and bank services • Get registered for NEO200-Benefits Orientation (or complete online) • Get the paper--Sign up for “The Bulletin” which is the campus news source and sign up for other relevant department listservs. Go to http://bulletin.ncsu.edu and sign up at the bottom of the page. Get Paid! Online Payroll Checklist ____ Set Up Direct Deposit ____ Review Pay Schedule ____ Complete Tax Withholding (W-4/NC-4) ____ Consent for W-2 Year End Tax Statement http://go.ncsu.edu/payrollneo Brochure with details in packet Get the Goods! Howling Cow (Ice cream, milk, egg nog) Port City Java locations Dining locations Food Trucks Moving With The Pack Discounted season football tickets with free parking and discounted season basketball tickets Get the Goods! University closed for a week in December Gym and University Recreation Child care resources (Wolfpups) Local discounts (Wolfperks) Registering personal devices Discount computer software University Temporary Service State Employees Credit Union Sign of the wolf Get Involved! Faculty Senate Staff Senate www.ncsu.edu/faculty_senate http://staffsenate.ncsu.edu Mission*: The Senate is an advisory body to the University Chancellor. In fulfilling this role, the Senate shall: Mission: The North Carolina State University Faculty Senate is the sole, all-campus, faculty-elected, representative, and deliberative policy proposing body of the University. As such, the Faculty Senate assumes an active role in the University governance system through its responses to committee reports and its policy resolutions which are presented to the University administration for acceptance and implementation. • Provide feedback and consultation regarding interest/concerns • Make recommendations on policies and regulations • Assist in the communication of issues and institutional activities & promote/facilitate staff participation • Serve as the primary liaison between staff members and the Chancellor, the University Council, the Board of Trustees, the Chancellor’s Liaison Committee, the Faculty Senate, the Student Senate, and the UNC Staff Assembly; • Represent all SPA and EPA professional and support staff *this is an excerpt, full mission on Staff Senate webpage KRISPY KREME CHALLENGE 2.5 miles, 12 doughnuts, 2.5 miles Carly Swanson, 1st place woman in 2012 (36:14) www.krispykremechallenge.com Proceeds NC Children’s Hospital http://www.ncstatepolarplunge.com/ Donate: Not a runner or a jumper? You can contribute to a participant. Plunge: Jump into Lake Raleigh on Centennial Campus in February. Create your own team of friends, family, and co-workers or join an already established team. 5K Torch Run: Get warmed up for the plunge! Volunteer: Volunteer your time to help set up for the event, work registration tables, or distribute coffee and chili at the event. Don’t get a Ticket! • All parking on campus is by permit only – faculty/staff must display the appropriate permit • Wolf Trails-Alternative transporation options • GoPass-$25 annually for CAT & TTA buses • Carpooling benefits • WolfWheels-Can rent bikes by the day, week, semester • Wolfline Transit • No charge to faculty/staff • Join Wolfline listserv • Runs every 10-20 minutes, depending on route • WereWolf evening runs every 30-35 minutes • Fully accessible to persons with disabilities. Get Smart! • Tuition Waiver (2 courses per academic year • • • • • tuition-free) • Classes at NCSU & other UNC schools Distance Education (DELTA) NC State Computer Training Unit Training & Organizational Development Faculty Center for Teaching & Learning NC State Libraries (and all UNC System) Get Help! Faculty and Staff Assistance Program (FASAP) Personal issues, planning for life events or simply managing daily life can affect your work, health and family. The NC State University FASAP Program: • Provides support, resources and information for personal and work-life issues. • Is university-sponsored, confidential and provided at no charge to you and your dependents. • Can help you and your family deal with everyday challenges. • Please refer to your New Employee Orientation Guide on page 10 for more information. Get Connected • University Page: NC State University • Athletics: NC State Athletics, Pack Pride • Dining: ncstateuniversitydining • Bookstore: NCSUbookstore • Library: ncsulibraries • University Page: @NCState • Athletics: @PackAthletics, @packpride • Dining: @ncstatedining • Bookstore: @NCSUbookstore • Library: @ncsulibraries • NCSU Wolfline: TransLoc: Transit Visualization • Location enabled photographic guide to the history of NC State: Wolf Walk Diversity at NC State… A Responsibility to the Pack • July 1, 2011 • Vice Provost for Institutional Equity & Diversity, Joanne Woodard • Equal Opportunity & Equity • Faculty/Staff Diversity; • Student Diversity (including MSA); • Campus Community Centers (AACC, Women’s Center, GLBT Center) Diversity @ New Employee Orientation • University’s commitment to achieve an inclusive and diverse working and learning community • Encourage employee participation and contribution to promoting diversity Diversity is… • “An inclusive community of people with varied human characteristics, ideas, and world views and whose interactions both benefit and challenge each other to grow while making the community better.” -NC State University Definition of Diversity Who is Diverse? • Visible diversity • Invisible diversity • Ups-Downs Diversity @ NC State • Land-grant mission – to serve the people of NC and promote the economic, social, and political welfare of the State. • Shared university goal • 2003 US Supreme Court ruling in Michigan Found “a compelling interest in obtaining the educational benefits that flow from a diverse student body.” Diversity is good for everyone. Measurable Cognitive Benefits Documented success for student and professional growth and productivity: • Increased cognitive complexity (Antonio et al., 2004) • Enhanced perspective taking (Gurin, 2002) • Better problem-solving (Chang, 2002) • Improved decision making (Dey, Hurtado, & Gurin, 2002) Contributions to Cultural Competency Competitive Advantage in the Workplace • Increased self-awareness • People Skills • More positive attitude/orientation towards others who are different • Teamwork/Team Building • Heightened creativity • Expanded Comfort Zone • Increased knowledge/understanding of others who are different • Enhanced cross-cultural skills The NC State PopulationFall 2012 Students (34,340) Staff (6,088) Faculty (2,066) Post Doc (312) International 9% 2% 4% 46% Hispanic 4% 4% 3% 3% 0.4% 0.4% 0.2% 0 Asian 5% 3% 8% 5% Black 7% 16% 4% 1% White 70% 73% 79% 37% 56%/44% 44% / 56% 66% / 34% 61% / 39% American Indian Men/Women The NC State Population2008 Staff Well-Being Survey 2010 Student Climate Survey • Disability: • 2% of staff (4% don’t know if ADA-qualified); • 11% of students (5% prefer not to answer) • ESL: 7% of staff; 6% of students • GLBT: 3% of staff; 6% of students (2% prefer not to answer) • Religion (undergraduate, graduate) • Christianity: 56%, 39% • Secular: 16%, 23% • Other (e.g. Islam, Hinduism): 5%, 25% How You Affect the Pack • You contribute to your work environment • You can seek out opportunities to engage in and learn about other cultures and other ways to think about and/or process information • You can increase your own self awareness • You can encourage others to seek diverse points of view • You can identify and eliminate discriminating and harassing behaviors. OIED Video • OIED: Past, Present and Future Subscribe to the Diversity Digest! http://oied.ncsu.edu/oied/subscribe_diversity_digest.php Presented by: NCSU Office of General Counsel Important Legal Topics for New Employees Overview • Public Records • Contracting Authority • COI/COC/Secondary Emp. • Negligence Liability • Alcohol and Drug-Free Workplace • Whistleblower Protection • Required Reporting (property damage, misconduct, etc) (NC State President Alexander Q. Holladay – c.1910) Public Records • …“[M]ade or received pursuant to law or ordinance in connection with the transaction of public business by any agency of North Carolina government or its subdivisions.” • They exist "regardless of physical form or characteristics.“ Public Records Legislative Policy • …”[T]he property of the people.” • “…[O]btain copies of their public records and public information free or at minimal cost….” • “…[S]hall permit any record.. to be inspected and examined at reasonable times and under reasonable supervision….” (President W.C. Riddick, The Agromeck– 1920) Public Records • “No public official may destroy…any public record…without the consent of the Department of Cultural Resources.” • Records must be preserved and protected Public Records What does this mean to you, new employee? • • • • No confidentiality* No expectation of privacy Must preserve documents Consider appropriate email use *Some exceptions apply – Contact General Counsel’s office for details Contracting Authority • What is a contract? • Authority to sign? • Consequences? Contracting Authority *Excerpt from Reg 01.20.02 COI/COC/Secondary Employment COI/COC/Secondary Employment • What are Conflicts of Interest (COI) and Conflicts of Commitment? • Am I required to report secondary employment? • Why I should be concerned? COI/COC/Secondary Employment • Conflicts of Interest: Financial or other considerations that may compromise (or have the appearance of compromising) one’s objectivity or independent professional judgment • Conflicts of Commitment: When pursuit of outside activities interferes with university work obligations COI/COC/Secondary Employment • COI/COC – EPA • Secondary Emp. – SPA • Both require informing NC State management COI/COC/Secondary Employment • Why should I be concerned? • • • • Loss of federal funding Employee discipline Possible criminal penalties Purchase contract cancellation Negligence Liability • Sovereign Immunity • Waived by Tort Claims Act • Liability for employee negligence • NC State and employee can be sued • Only one recovery (“The King”) Negligence Liability • NC State’s liability limits = $1M • Employee’s liability limits = ? • Defense of State Employees Act (DSEA) – “Course and scope of employment” • Insurance (Car Crash at Free Expression Tunnel – 1972) Alcohol and Drug-Free Workplace • NC State = Alcohol and Drugfree workplace • Employees may not report to work under influence of drugs/alcohol • Sale/service of alcohol at NC State-sponsored events strictly regulated • Substance abuse programs available (Chancellor’s Alcohol and Drug Memo – 9/21/12) Whistleblower Protection • Employees encouraged to report observed, suspected or apparent employee misconduct • “Whistleblower” protected from retaliation (e.g. privacy, reputation, safety) • False Claims Act = rewards • Research Misconduct Conclusion For Additional Information: • Contact the Office of General Counsel - 304 Holladay Hall, Campus Box 7008 - (919) 515-3071 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY GETTING HELP LOCAL IT SUPPORT 515-HELP (515-4357) COLLEGE DEPARTMENT Help@ncsu.edu Walk-in Center, West Dunn Building http://help.ncsu.edu UNITY ID Your Primary User ID (Other user IDs should match but the passwords may not) • MyPack Portal • Class registration • Online voicemail • Email • Wireless internet OTHER ACCOUNTS • Other IT accounts in use o o o • College specific Department specific Application specific Talk with your department’s IT support to find out what you need. PASSWORD • Password change required at least once a year http://www.ncsu.edu/password • User Identification and Authentication (UIA) system is used when resetting Administrative and Unity passwords http://www.ncsu.edu/uia/ MYPACK PORTAL mypack.ncsu.edu One-stop source for campus services, benefits information, and other resources. MYPACK PORTAL mypack.ncsu.edu • Information Security Acknowledgement Form • Pop-up window displays upon login to the MyPack Portal • Required for access to University data GOOGLE APPS google.ncsu.edu • • • • • Email & Calendar Services Primary form of university communication 25 GB email quota Includes: Drive, Docs, Sites, Chat, Google consumer apps Training available EMAIL SECURITY • • • • Beware of Phishing attacks Don’t open attachments that seem “strange” or unexpected Don’t open attachments from unknown sources Use common sense IT SECURITY • Install Anti-virus software Anti-virus, anti-spam mail filtering service • (Postini Message Center & Google Spam folder) • Apply software updates and patches Be careful of downloads, Spyware, & Adware Beware of ID Theft Never give out your Unity password • • • • PHYSICAL SECURITY • Protect hardware (workstations, laptops, etc.) • • • • Backup critical data Secure media (disks, tapes, etc.) Store sensitive data in a secure location (servers) Make use of screensaver passwords MOBILE DEVICES • • • • Are even more easily lost than laptops Often contain sensitive data May have been used to access secure websites Need to be password locked RESIDUAL DATA • • • Web sites leave a trail (history and cookies) Ensure that applications are completely closed Remove data before disposing of hardwarehttp://oit.ncsu.edu/data-removal/ REGULATIONS • • • • • • • • Campus Policies are on PRR site Use of IT systems are subject to Computer Use Policy and associated university, federal, and state rules and regulations Appropriate use of computer resources Peer-to-peer and DMCA FERPA, HIPAA, GLBA Central Email Archiving & Retention Services Other data such as personnel records & SSN are protected NC State generates a unique Unity ID for all faculty, staff, and students WIRELESS • Primarily Convenience Network o o o Not secure Not yet campus-wide Guest Access (ncsu-guest) • Ensure that equipment doesn't cause problems o o Access Points & Wireless Network Equipment Cordless phones, surveillance cameras - anything in the 2.4 or 5.8 GHz range could cause interference • AUP (Acceptable Use Policy) gives priority to NCSU wireless data network • Register your device: nomad.ncsu.edu ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY NC State provides equal opportunity to its educational services, programs and activities in accordance with federal and state laws. This means creating accessible: o Web Pages o Electronic documents o Other online content For more information: http://go.ncsu.edu/itaccess TRAINING • OIT provides training for a variety of technologies • College and departmental training • NC State Computer Training Unit provides a discount for NC State employees • DELTA provides training for faculty and staff engaged in using technology to support instruction COMPUTER ACCESS • Computer Labs & Kiosks • Staff Senate Computer Loan Program Equal Opportunity & Equity Know your rights and your responsibilities. • What is discrimination? • What is harassment? • Why do we need to talk about this? • Where do I go for help? Background: Civil Rights • Federal Laws • Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 • Race, color, religion, national origin, sex • Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 • Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 • Vietnam-Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 • Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 • Genetic Information Non-Discrimination Act of 2008 • State Law • North Carolina General Statutes: Creed • NC State University Policy The Protected Classes • • • • • • Race Color Religion National Origin Sex Age • Disability • Veteran Status • Genetic Information • Creed • Sexual Orientation Definition: Discrimination Elements • Unequal and unlawful treatment • Based on membership in a protected class Theories of Discrimination • Disparate Treatment – Negative differential treatment based on protected group membership • Disparate Impact – Facially neutral practice with discriminatory consequences Definition: Harassment • Based on protected class membership • Unwelcome conduct • That creates either 1. A quid pro quo situation, or 2. A hostile environment • • Severity, pervasiveness, interference with work Subjectively and objectively hostile Interpersonal Relationships Policy Among Faculty, Staff and Students • No supervisory relationship with: • Someone you are related to by blood, law or marriage • Someone with whom you are amorously involved • “Supervisor” defined broadly • Speak with OIED-EOE or HR about altering the supervisory structure of the department Definition: Retaliation • Adverse action • Against a covered individual • Because that individual engaged in a protected activity • Opposing discrimination or harassment • Participating in complaint resolution process • Requesting reasonable accommodation If You Experience Discrimination or Harassment: • • • • • Review University policies Intervene when appropriate Document evidence of the incident(s) Report problems within 30 days Seek assistance from a supervisor, OIED-EOE, or HR • Maintain confidentiality If You Are Accused of Discrimination or Harassment: • • • • • • Review University policies Immediately stop the behavior Remain calm and non-judgmental Listen to understand Maintain confidentiality Seek assistance from a supervisor, OIED-EOE or HR Responsibilities of Supervisors Supervisors have a legal responsibility to respond to harassment complaints/incidents • Seek assistance from OIED-EOE • Address and report concerns quickly • Document evidence of the incident and how it was addressed • Maintain confidentiality and neutrality • Attend supervisory training • Sign up on OIED’s website: www.ncsu.edu/oied Resolution Options: Within NC State • Informal Resolution • Address the issue in person, in writing, or with a third party’s assistance • Formal Resolution • See Resolution Procedures for Discrimination, Harassment, and Retaliation Complaints • • • • Submit written complaint Investigation Report of findings Administrative determination on any action taken Resolution Options: Outside NC State • Equal Employment Opportunity Commission • All employees and applicants • Time limit for filing: 180 days • Office for Administrative Hearings • SPA employees only • Time limit for filing: 30 days • Additional agencies • Office for Civil Rights • Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs Proactive Measures • • • • Know your colleagues and employees Examine and be aware of your own behavior Do not condone inappropriate behaviors Integrate respect, diversity, and equity into your department • Be inclusive, fair and ethical • Participate in educational opportunities Campus Resources: Policies • Policies Discussed • Equal Opportunity and Non-Discrimination Policy • Resolution Procedures for Discrimination, Harassment, and Retaliation Complaints • Interpersonal Relationships Policy Among Faculty, Staff, and Students • To view these policies and others • Visit http://www.ncsu.edu/oied/policies.php • Click “Discrimination and Harassment Prevention and Response” • Click “Harassment and Discrimination Policies” Campus Resources: OIED Office for Institutional Equity & Diversity • Assistance to all employees and students Joanne Woodard, Vice Provost for Institutional Equity & Diversity; Title IX at 515-3148 Coordinator Amy Circosta, Associate Vice Provost for Equal Opportunity & Equity, 513-1234 Equal Opportunity, http://www.ncsu.edu/oied/harassment.php, 515-3148 Disability Services Office, http://www.ncsu.edu/dso/, 515-7653 Marcia Gumpertz, Assistant Vice Provost for Faculty/Staff Development, 515-7826 Tracey Ray, Assistant Vice Provost for Student Diversity, 515-3835 Multicultural Student Affairs, http://www.ncsu.edu/msa/, 515-3835 African American Cultural Center, http://www.ncsu.edu/aacc/, 515-5210 GLBT Center, http://www.ncsu.edu/oied/glbt/, 513-9742 Women’s Center, http://www.ncsu.edu/womens_center/, 515-2012 *All campus numbers are in the 919 area code. Campus Resources: Departments • Human Resources – Employee Relations • Assistance to all employees • Contact 515-6575 • Office of Student Conduct • Assistance with complaints about students • Contact 515-2963 • University Police • Assistance with criminal or civil complaints • 9-1-1 Emergencies • 919-515-3000 Non-emergencies Environmental Health and Safety Agenda • • • • • • Review NC State’s Safety Organization Overview of Workplace Safety Introduction of Hazard Communication Introduction of the Manager’s Checklist Review emergency procedures Accident/Incident Reporting Requirements Why Should We Care About Safety? • NC State University has: • • • • Over 35,000 students 8,000 faculty and staff 2000 acres over the 100 NC counties 500+ buildings • Significant amount of hazardous materials and processes in varying locations, including: • Chemical, radiological, biological, physical, mechanical, electrical NC State Safety Organization • Participation begins with the Chancellor • Occupational Health and Safety Council convenes the chairs of department safety committees and University standing committees • Department Safety Committees coordinate safety activities on the department level • Environmental Health and Safety Center provides consultative safety services Environmental Health and Public Safety by division • Environmental Health and Safety • • • • • • Occupational Health/Biological Safety Occupational Safety Laboratory/Chemical Safety Radiation Safety Environmental Affairs/Hazardous Waste Fire Protection • Business Continuity • Campus Police/Risk Assessment Case Management • Insurance & Risk Management • Security Applications Technologies • Transportation Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery • Plans for service continuity • Find out if you will have an in the event of a disaster active role in business • Locate the Business continuity or disaster recovery Continuity Coordinator for planning. your department. • Find out if you will need access • Review the departments to the Business Continuity Business Continuity Plan. Software – LDRPS. If so, sign up • Ensure your name is for training by calling included in the Call Tree or 513-7474. Emergency Contact List. Insurance and Risk Management Services • Provides technical assistance and service related to insurance and mitigation of risk • Assist with procurement of insurance coverage • Visit the Insurance/Risk Management website for specific information http://www2.acs.ncsu. edu/insurance/ Hazard Assessment What is a hazard? • A hazard is something that has the potential to cause harm to: • • • • People Property Environment Processes • Where can we find hazards on campus? EVERYWHERE! Workplace Hazards Five categories of workplace hazards are the most common addressed at NC State: • Slips, Trips, Falls • Ergonomics • Electrical • Chemical • Mechanical Workplace Ergonomics • Workstations Must be Adapted to the User – Not the Other Way Around • 90-90-90 rule while sitting: bend at the elbow, waist and knee • Walk around every 20Minutes • EHS provides workplace assessments if employees are experiencing workplace ‘stresses’ Ergonomics Proper Lifting activities Avoid these activities Lockout/Tagout: Controls of Hazardous Energy Proper lockout/tagout (LOTO) practices and procedures safeguard workers from the release of hazardous energy NEVER remove someone else’s lock and tag from any machine, equipment or device NEVER try to energize or start any machine, equipment, or device while it is locked or tagged out Mechanical Safety Awareness • Be aware of potential danger points on mechanical devices: • machine guarding • pinch points • point of operation • Do not remove safety guards from mechanical devices HAZARD COMMUNICATION In order to ensure chemical safety in the workplace, information about the identities and hazards of the chemicals must be available and understandable to workers. The Hazard Communication Standard is maintained by OSHA. 4 Key Parts to Hazard Communication Programs Labeling Training Safety Data Sheets Written Plans Safety Data Sheets provide important information: • • • • • • Product Identification Composition Hazard Identification First Aid Fire-fighting measures Accidental-Release measures • Exposure control • Personal Protection • Physical and Chemical properties • Stability and reactivity • Toxicological information • Ecological information • Disposal • Transport • Regulatory Information How Do I Get an Safety Data Sheet? Use EHS Web Home Page http://www.ncsu.edu/ehs/MSDS.htm Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Employees must know: • When/what type PPE is necessary • How to properly wear • Limitations • Maintenance • Supervisors must conduct a Hazard Assessment to determine the PPE needed to safety perform each task. Form URL: http://www.ncsu.edu/ncsu/ehs/safetyplan/forms/HAZARDAS.pdf Hazard Signs Different signs are used across campus to illustrate potential presence of hazardous material. Without proper personal protective apparel, do not enter the area. Facility Security • Security Application Technologies (SAT) Division manages oversight of heightened security areas, in addition to practical security measures across campus. • Restricted Access and/or Authorized Personnel ONLY signage is conspicuously posted and must be followed • Unoccupied labs should always be locked • University key distribution is controlled and keys should logged to maintain a chain of custody • Proximity Card Access is used to secure buildings and campus identification cards are used for access. EMERGENCY PROCEDURES The University maintains emergency procedures, in order to plan, prepare, respond and recover from emergencies. Emergency planning covers: Emergency Communications Fire Medical Hazardous Material Spill Injury/Illness WolfAlert is a series of emergency communication tools used to deliver important information to campus. The tools include: • Emergency homepage (www.wolfalert.ncsu.edu) • Text messaging – update contact information in MyPack Portal • Email • Wolf Alert Audible Outdoor Siren System, intended to promote SOS: • Seek shelter • Obtain information • Stay informed Fire Do you know what to do in the event of a fire? • Leave the room, • Shut the door, • Evacuate the building, • Activate the fire alarms, • Call University Police (911) • Activate a Blue Light Emergency Phone once outside the building • NC State Fire Protection Section provides fire extinguisher training, evacuation planning, and assistance to Local Emergency Responders assisting on campus Hazardous Material Spill • Call 911 as soon as possible • Do NOT attempt to clean up the spilled materials • If necessary, evacuate the building • For personal chemical contact situations, use the nearest eyewash or emergency safety shower Medical Assistance In the event of a serious injury or illness: • Call 911 • Notify Supervisor or Manager immediately In the event of non- serious injury or illness: • Immediately notify your Supervisor/Manager • Call University Police non-emergency, 919-5153000 NC State Fire Protection can provide basic EMT and First Aid; additional services require offsite medical assistance. In Your First 12 Months of Employment: Why is there a greater chance of: • Injury • Fatality • Lack of familiarity or inexperience • Do not want to appear incompetent • NC State has ~400 accidents per year Reporting Accidents 1. There are four categories of “accidents” to be reported: 2. Injury sustained from a workplace incident. 3. Illness, especially if contagious or a public health concern. 4. First Aid is help given to a sick or injured person until full medical treatment is available. 5. Near Miss is something or an event narrowly avoided. Employee’s Notification Responsibility Immediate Notification of: • Supervisor or • Administrative Staff • Seek medical assistance Supervisor’s Responsibility To investigate and to complete accident forms: • Supervisor’s Accident/Incident Report • North Carolina Industrial Commission’s Form 19 • These forms can be located via the NC State Webpage. All Employees Should Know • University Police’s Phone Number:911 or 919-515-3000 (non-emergency) • Location of Fire Extinguishers and Pull Stations • Evacuation Routes in your building • Hazards in the area Take the time to survey your work environment! Now, on to the Manager’s Checklist • All new employees need to complete the Manager’s Safety Orientation Checklist. This checklist must be completed and reviewed with all new employees by their manager prior to the commencement of work activities. • To access the checklist, visit this link: http://www.ncsu.edu/ehs/2010/managercklst.html Environmental Health and Safety Website For further information, access: www.ncsu.edu/ehs Search the Index of Services: • Sort by subject or department • Find our contact information For anonymous safety reporting, use the Safety Hotline to lodge a safety concern (919-5155445) University Police Department • • • • 51 Sworn Law Enforcement Officers National Accreditation "Flagship Status" 911 Center Patrol 24/7 How to contact us! • Over 400 Blue Lights • 911 from any landline on campus • 919-515-3000 (cell phones) National Crime Victimization Survey Violent Crime Victimization Rates per 1000 employees: Violent Crime Victimization Rates (per 1000 employees): • University Employees: 1.6 • Physicians: 16.2 • Retail Workers: 20.0 • Junior High School Teachers 54.2 • Mental Health Professionals 68.2 • Police Officers 260.8 U.S. Department of Justice * Office of Justice Programs Bureau of Statistics Part 1 Offenses in 2011 Crimes Motor Vehicle Thefts Theft Burglary Aggravated Assault Robbery Rape Arson Hate Crimes Murder Manslaughter Totals 11 337 41 7 6 1 0 3 0 0 Safety Tips • • • • • Lock your doors Secure your belongings Plan ahead Report suspicious activity Don't walk alone at night Violence Prevention and Threat Management • Every employee is required to report acts of violence *University Regulation 04.05.2 - Acts of Violence - Concerning Behavior • This also includes Intimidation, Domestic Violence, Weapons Violence Prevention and Threat Management Resources • Police 911 from landlines on campus • • • • 919.515.3000 from cell phones Risk Assessment Case Manager 919-513-4224 Employee Relations 919-515-6575 Faculty & Staff Assistance Program 866-467-0467 Office for Institutional Equity and Diversity 919515-3148 Free Training Opportunities / Services • • • • • • • • Workplace Violence Training Rape Aggression Defensive Tactics (RAD) Active Shooter Training General Safety Training General Self Defense Training Citizen's Police Academy Wolf Guard Engraving Program Pepper Spray Training "Pro's and Con's" Additional Training Opportunities! Fire and Life Safety Training Provided by NCSU Fire Protection • Campus fire safety (students) • Portable Fire Extinguishers • Home Fire Safety • Fire Safety in the Construction Industry • General Safety Awareness http://www.ncsu.edu/ehs/firesafety.htm Thank you for your participation today & Welcome to the Pack!