Office of Environmental Health & Safety
New & Transferred Employee Safety Orientation
Training
333 S. Beaudry, 28th Floor
Los Angeles, CA 90017
213-241-3199
Overview…
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OEHS and Safety Programs
Safety Training
Accident Causes
Accident Prevention
Help & Assistance
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Safety Regulations
Federal OSHA
In 1970 the Occupational Safety and Health Act
The mission of OSHA “is to prevent work-related injuries,
illnesses, and deaths”
California OSHA
The California Occupational Safety and Health Act was
enacted in 1973 to ensure a safe and healthy working
environment for Californians
California State Labor Code:
Every employer shall furnish employment and a place of
employment that is safe and healthful for the employees
therein.
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www.lausd-oehs.org
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Safety Programs…..
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Accident Prevention
Fall Protection
Ergonomics
Personal Protective Equipment including Respirators
Bloodborne Pathogens
Hazard Communication
Forklift
Confined Space
Lead
Asbestos
Pesticides
Emergency Evacuation
Others
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Common Causes of Accidents at
LAUSD
• Slips, Trips, and Falls
• Contact with, struck by
• Lifting
• Ergonomics
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Workers’ Compensation Costs at LAUSD
2011/2012 Fiscal Year:
- 4,992 new workers compensation claims
and incident only filed at LAUSD
- $96,200,000 total cost paid
- 218,753 lost work days
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Ergonomics
Ergonomics is the study of the relationship
between people and the work they perform.
(RMI) Repetitive Motion Injuries can affect:
-Upper and lower arms & elbows
-Wrists, hands, and fingers
-Shoulders and neck
-Chest, abdomen and other areas
-May occasionally affect lower limbs & back
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INJURY AND ILLNESS PREVENTION
PROGRAM (IIPP)
OSHA requires:
1.Management Commitment & Designation of a
Responsible Individual
2. Compliance with Safety and Health Regulations
3. Safety Communication and Health Information
4. Workplace Hazard Assessment and Correction
5. Accident Investigation & Reporting
6. Employee Safety & Health Training
7. Recordkeeping and Documentation
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Fire Prevention
• Emergency exit mapping
• Fire Extinguishers- Must be accessible
• Hallways and Fire Exits - Must be cleared!
• Fire Escape Routes - Know how to egress!
• Electrical Panels - Must be cleared!
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HAZCOM STANDARD FEDERAL AND
STATE LAW
You have a right to know about the hazards
in your workplace
• Applies to all District employees who may be exposed to
hazardous substances.
• OEHS evaluates and approves all chemical products to be used in
the District.
• You can obtain material safety data sheets (MSDS) on-line from
OEHS website.
• Don’t bring household cleaning materials to schools.
• Request hazardous waste disposal from OEHS.
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Asbestos and Lead
• General Rule:
Do not disturb any painted surfaces or any
building material in the schools unless you are
trained to do so. It could be lead or asbestos
containing material. When in doubt call ATU
(Asbestos Technical Unit) at 213-745-1450 or
look at your Asbestos Management Plan.
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Create a healthy workplace
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Report safety problems to your supervisor
Suggest changes - improve comfort & safety
Follow safety instructions/procedures
Attend required training
Use Personal Protective Equipment if required
Contact the Office of Environmental Health &
Safety for assistance
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Other Training Resources
www.lausd-oehs.org/oehstraining.asp
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OEHS Contacts
Address: 333 S. Beaudry Ave. 28th Floor, LA 90017
Telephone No: (213) 241-3199
Website: www.lausd-oehs.org
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Director Office of Environmental Health and Safety: John Sterritt
Environmental Health Manager, Environment Programs: Pat Schanen
Environmental Health Manager, Safety & Industrial Hygiene: Carlos Torres
Accident Prevention Program: Jennifer Flores
Construction/Traffic Safety: Brad Smith
Environmental Compliance: Soe Aung
Asbestos Compliance Program/Chemical Safety Coordinator Program: Greta Galoustian
LAN Modernization Safety Compliance: Jay Eastman
ESC North
ESC South
ESC East
ESC West
Patty Filous, Debra Oguine
Mary Jones, Laura Billon
Pauline Garzon, JiYoung Oh
Shane Cherry, Henry Frometa
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Q&A ?
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