Custodial Risk
Prevention
By:
Facilities Planning & Management
UW-Eau Claire
Chaizong Lor, Safety Coordinator
Risk Prevention
• Training Objectives:
Slips, Trips, & Falls
Safe Material Handling
And Snow Removal
Safe Chemical
Handling
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Risk Prevention
• Slips, Trips, and Falls
– Slip:
• Occurs when there is too little
friction or traction between the
footwear and the walking surface.
• Victim usually falls backward.
– Trip:
• Occurs when a person's foot contacts an object or
drops to a lower level unexpectedly and they are
thrown off balance.
• Victim usually falls forward.
• Foot hits obstruction and stops unexpectedly.
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Risk Prevention
• Slips, Trips, and Falls Cont.
– Fall:
• Occurs when a person does not notice
a hazard or does not respond quickly
enough after a hazard is noticed.
• Foot support fails and there is no
opportunity or insufficient time to
transfer support to another contact
point (foot support or hand support).
• Wet walking/Slippery floor surfaces.
– Oily, icy, snow, wet or dusty.
– Smooth, shiny tiles in a wet area.
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Risk Prevention
• Slips, Trips, and Falls Hazards Cont.
– Poor housekeeping:
• Spills not cleaned up immediately.
• Liquid and waste from machinery
leaking onto floors.
• Debris, materials, tools, etc. left in
aisles & other walking areas.
• Electrical or extension cords or objects
that are in the way of walking.
– Wearing shoes that are not appropriate to the job
activity, environment, or season.
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Risk Prevention
• Slips, Trips, and Falls Hazards Cont.
– Individual not aware of potential hazards in
the workplace:
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View obstructed due to carrying of objects.
Inadequate storage areas.
Passage or walkways being used for storage.
Drawers not being closed.
Unanchored rugs or mats.
Frayed, wrinkled, or torn carpeting.
Facilities Planning & Management
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Risk Prevention
• Slips, Trips, and Falls Hazards Cont.
– Condition of the floor surface represents
potential hazards:
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Uneven or damaged walking surfaces
Holes in the ground.
Poor lighting
Poorly maintained floor:
– Cracked concrete or tiles.
• Loading docks and mezzanine
storage areas with no fall protection.
• Poor access to storage racking.
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Risk Prevention
• Slips, Trips, and Falls Prevention
– Take time and pay attention to
the surface you are walking on.
• Watch for loose boards or openings.
– Wear the correct shoes for the job activity.
– Clean up spills as soon as possible.
– Mark spills before
and during clean up.
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Risk Prevention
• Slips, Trips, and Falls Prevention Cont.
– Walk with the feet pointed
slightly outward for balance.
– Make wide turns at corners.
– Keep access routes clear.
– Provide good lighting.
– Clean and draw attention to
all spills immediately.
– Mop or sweep debris from floors.
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Risk Prevention
• Slips, Trips, and Falls Prevention Cont.
– Recognize uneven floors, holes or slopes.
– Be more cautions when using stairs with no
handrails.
– Watch where you are going.
– Always walk, do not run, in the workplace.
– Ensure the things you are carrying
and pushing do not block your view.
– Keep clear of obstructions.
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Risk Prevention
Safe Material Handling
Hug the
Load
4
Squat
Down
2
Get close
to the load
1
Slowly
Lift
5
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Grip the
Load
3
Risk Prevention
Get close
to the load
1
• Safe Material Handling Cont.
– Get as close to the load as possible with
your feet wide apart about shoulder
width, with one foot slightly in front of
the other for balance.
• Test the object’s weight before lifting it.
• Ask for assistance from a co-worker when
appropriate.
• Have the object close to the body to reduce
force on the low back.
• Avoid rapid, jerky movements.
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Risk Prevention
Squat
Down
2
• Safe Material Handling Cont.
– Keep yourself in an upright position
while squatting to pick up.
– Squat by bending the knees and hips.
– Keep the three Curves of the Back
properly aligned:
• Ears, Shoulders, and Hips are in a
straight line.
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Risk Prevention
Grip the
Load
3
• Safe Material Handling Cont.
– Tightening the stomach helps support
the spine.
– Do not hold your breath while
tightening the muscles.
– Get a firm grasp of the object before
beginning the lift.
• Use both hands.
• Use whole hand, not just fingers.
• Use gloves as needed to prevent
“pinched” grips or to protect the hands
during lift.
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Hug the
Load
4
Risk Prevention
• Safe Material Handling Cont.
– Legs are the strongest muscles in the
body – so use them.
– Avoid back flexion.
– Hold objects close to body.
– Slide the object from the knee on the
ground to mid-thigh.
– Keep the head forward.
– Hug the object to your
stomach & chest.
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Risk Prevention
Slowly
Lift
5
• Safe Material Handling Cont.
– Lift with the legs to allow the body’s powerful
leg muscles to do the work.
– Flex the knees and hips, not the back.
– Avoid bending & twisting at the waist.
– Try to keep the back “straight” during the lift.
– Do not look down at the object during lift.
– Look up to help “straighten” the position of
the back for a safer lift.
– Never Bend, Lift, and Twist at the same time.
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Risk Prevention
• Safe Material Handling Tips:
– Push rather than pull.
– Keep a good grip.
– Maintain clear vision between
the object and your destination.
– When lowering an object, try and keep the
natural curve of your back.
– Place the load on the surface and
push it back.
Facilities Planning & Management
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Snow Removal
• Shoveling – make sure you have a good grip
the shovel with your hands about 12 inches or
more apart for greater stability and leverage.
• Pace yourself during snow removal
– Start out slowly and take breaks often
– DO NOT rush to clear all of the snow at once.
– Try pushing and lifting during large snowfalls
in small layers (i.e. shovel an inch or two, rest,
and repeat as necessary).
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Snow Removal
• Watch your footing
– Stand with your feet shoulder – width apart for
balance & keep the shovel close to your body.
– Avoid throwing snow too far when it is slippery.
• Push & use proper lifting techniques
– Push snow with a wide blade shovel.
– When you have to lift, half fill the shovel, bend
with knees, keep back straight and lift with legs.
– Walk to where you want to place the snow.
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Snow Removal
• Avoid awkward throwing postures
– DO NOT throw snow over your shoulder or to
the side.
– If you need to move the snow to one side,
reposition your feet to face the direction the
snow will be moved.
– Do not reach back to push snow (i.e. walking
backwards while pushing or lifting snow).
– Do not tossing, or throwing the load.
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Snow Removal
• Watch for ice
– Look out for ice patches and uneven surfaces under
the snow or on the ground that can cause you to slip
and fall (black ice).
– Take smaller steps in icy conditions.
– Wear boots that have slip-resistant soles.
Anti-slipping cleats or footwear could be used by
those who are prone to falling.
• Ask for help
– Ask someone to help you if shoveling snow is a
huge job.
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Risk Prevention
• Safe Chemical Handling
– Manufacturers must properly label Hazardous
Materials (HM) & provide Material Safety Data
Sheet (MSDS) for each chemical produced.
– Know and prepare for hazards in advance.
– Review Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS):
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Physical and Health Hazards
Exposure signs and symptoms
Protective measures
Emergency procedures
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Risk Prevention
• Safe Chemical Handling Cont.
– Read the label on the product carefully before
using it.
– Pay particular attention to the "CAUTION"
"WARNING" or "DANGER" messages.
– Contact immediate supervisor if MSDS is
missing.
– Custodians should ALWAYS wear gloves and
goggles when diluting or pouring chemicals.
• Recommend adherence to FP&M PPE Policy.
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Risk Prevention
• Safe Chemical Handling Cont.
– Handle incompatible materials in
separate compartments to prevent mixing.
– Never mix incompatible materials in the same
collection containers.
– Avoid breathing vapors or dust from HM.
– Avoid contact with eyes and skin.
– Do not smoke, eat, or drink
where HM is used.
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Risk Prevention
• Safe Chemicals Handling Cont.
– Keep containers closed unless you are
working with container.
• Do not store waste containers open with funnels in
opening.
• Do not evaporate solvents as a means of disposal.
– Ensure all containers are labeled.
• No abbreviations or formulas.
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Risk Prevention
• Safe Chemicals Handling Cont.
– Container must have a label giving:
• Identity of the hazardous chemical.
• Appropriate hazard warning(s)
to include target organ.
– A label is not required for
portable container used to
transfer hazardous
chemicals for immediate use.
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Risk Prevention
• Safe Chemical Handling Cont.
– Employees should evaluate products:
• Dilute the product correctly.
• Make sure concentration is not too strong.
• Apply or use the product correctly
as recommended by the MSDS.
• Make sure gloves are in good
condition for use.
• Practice good hand washing and
hygiene.
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Risk Prevention
• Prevent Chemical Spills:
– Practice good housekeeping.
• Clutter increases spills and accidents.
– Keep work areas neat and clean.
– Put all tools, equipment and materials away
when not in use.
– Work carefully to avoid accidents.
– Do not put containers of liquids where they
might be knocked over.
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Risk Prevention
• Prevent Chemical Spills Cont.
– Cover drains in work area to stop spills from
entering.
– Use drip pans underneath work areas to catch
spills.
– Use drip pans every time spills are possible.
– Drain wet parts on drip pans or racks.
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Risk Prevention
• Prevent Chemicals Spill Cont.
– To clean up a simple spill:
• Notify your fellow workers and supervisor.
• Control Access to the area, prevent contact or
spread of spill.
• Call The Office of Loss Prevention and Safety at
(715)836-3999 for advice and to report as soon as
possible.
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Risk Prevention
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Summary:
– Always use common sense.
– If something looks dangerous, it probably is.
– Ask for help when you are uncertain about a
chemical.
– Evacuate the area if the chemical spill poses
a health risk.
– Ask for help with a lift if it is too heavy for
one person.
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Risk Prevention
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