Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) has developed a comprehensive workplace safety program involving hazard identification and assessment, education and training, and worker\/employer participation.<\/p>\n
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- Hazard Identification and Assessment- EHS shall identify and evaluate hazards in order to prioritize them for control.<\/li>\n
- Education and Training- All employees should understand University safety operations and how to execute the responsibilities assigned under safety programs.<\/li>\n
- Worker\/Employer Participation- Workers are encouraged to communicate openly with managers and supervisors and to report safety and health concerns or suggest improvements, without fear of retaliation.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\nMachine Safety<\/div>\n
What Is Machine Safety?<\/h3>\n
麻豆传媒在线\u2019s machine safety process is built around these seven standards:<\/p>\n
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- Compliance with the No Access policy – No employee will be able to come into contact with dangerous moving parts or condition during normal or abnormal situations.<\/li>\n
- Lock Out\/Tag Out – Prevention of exposure to inadvertent equipment or machine start-up and\/or hazardous energy or materials.<\/li>\n
- Elimination of operator bypassing of safety devices – Removal of fixed guarding or a safeguarding device is not allowed. Operators must be protected at all times.<\/li>\n
- Fail to safe electrical wiring – High-risk (potential for death, amputation, severe fracture, etc.) machines shall have safety systems that have redundant and continuous monitoring characteristics.<\/li>\n
- Locking interlock switches and braking devices for high inertia components – High inertia equipment continues to rotate for a period of time after power has been removed. Use of locking interlocks switches and\/or braking devices are required to prevent contact until a full stop is verified.<\/li>\n
- Safe behavior systems – Safe work methods reduce unacceptable work practices. The goal is to remove unsafe or unstructured methods from the workplace.<\/li>\n
- Code of conduct enforcement – All employees must observe the standards that have been established in the Code of Conduct. The goal of the standard is not to blame, but to do what is necessary to eliminate unsafe acts.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
Why Is Machine Safety Important?<\/h3>\n
Our ultimate goal is to provide a safe workplace for our employees. Regulatory requirements aside, employees have a responsibility to themselves and others to ensure equipment is safe to use before conducting any activity. Therefore, each employee is required to participate in injury prevention and awareness programs such as machine safety to heighten awareness of potential workplace hazards.<\/p>\n
What Should I Do?<\/h3>\n
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- Ask EHS professionals how you can help maintain a machine safety culture.<\/li>\n
- Provide employees with documented, hands-on training of the safety features on the equipment they operate (guarding, lockout tagout, etc.).<\/li>\n
- Involve employees in the design phase of proposed machine guarding changes to equipment in their department.<\/li>\n
- Remind employees that bypassing or disabling a machine safety feature will result in disciplinary action or termination.<\/li>\n
- Remind employees that machine safety features must be inspected, and any feature that is not working properly must be reported immediately.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\nErgonomics<\/div>\n
What Is Ergonomics?<\/h3>\n
Ergonomics is fitting the job to the person rather than fitting the person to the job. We have ergonomic risks throughout our locations including machine shop, vehicle service shop, labs, and offices. Ergonomics is one of the major risks in our risk profile. Our ergonomics cases vary from a minor body pain or discomfort to surgical procedures (back, wrist, etc.).<\/p>\n
Early reporting is critical in reducing ergonomic incidents and in decreasing the health risks employed with prolonged exposure.<\/p>\n
Why Is Ergonomics Important?<\/h3>\n
An ergonomically correct workplace is one in which people work in a safe, healthy, comfortable and productive manner. It supports our employees\u2019 health and our bottom line.<\/p>\n
What Should I Do?<\/h3>\n
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- Review the EJA with your EHS professionals.<\/li>\n
- Know the ergonomic risks in your area of responsibility.<\/li>\n
- Provide funding for ergonomic improvements and follow up their implementation.<\/li>\n
- Support employee pauses and breaks throughout the day.<\/li>\n
- Encourage early reporting.<\/li>\n
- Observe employees for signs of ergonomic related stress.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
麻豆传媒在线 Ergonomic Program<\/h3>\n
麻豆传媒在线’s Ergonomic Program was created to provide the means for university employees to be educated on the effects of ergonomics in their work space and, if necessary, be evaluated to identify any risk factors that are leading or could lead to injuries.<\/p>\n
Evaluations<\/h3>\n
To request an ergonomic evaluation, please submit an\u00a0Ergonomic Evaluation Request Form (PDF)<\/a> to ergo@montclair.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n
NOTE: Before submitting an ergonomic evaluation request please read the ergonomic guidelines in their entirety. The work station and task recommendations should be implemented and followed for at least 2 weeks before submitting an Ergonomic Evaluation Request Form. If discomfort persists after the 2 week period, please submit your form to <\/em>ergo@montclair.edu<\/em><\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n
Resources<\/h3>\n
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- Back Safety Tips (PDF)<\/a><\/li>\n
- Stretching Tips (PDF)<\/a><\/li>\n
- Office Ergonomics\u00a0<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n
Incident Investigation<\/div>\n<\/p>\n
What Is Incident Investigation?<\/h3>\n
Incident investigation involves two steps:<\/p>\n
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- Identify, without placing blame, the potential root causes of an incident.<\/li>\n
- Identify and develop corrective action plans to prevent recurrence.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
Supervisors and Managers are generally the best people to conduct an investigation because they have the greatest knowledge of the work environment, equipment, personnel and work practices. Investigators may also call upon engineers, mechanics, safety committee members, EHS professionals, etc. for more specialized knowledge and assistance.<\/p>\n
All incidents should be investigated regardless of the result or outcome of the incident. However, the depth of the investigation will depend on the seriousness of the case.<\/p>\n
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- Serious Injury\/Illness \u2013 death, amputation, fracture, inpatient hospitalization<\/li>\n
- Lost Work Day Case (LWDC) \u2013 any occupational injury or illness that results in an employee’s inability to return to work for the next scheduled shift<\/li>\n
- 麻豆传媒在线 Recordable Case \u2013 cases involving medical treatment, loss of consciousness, restricted work or motion, or transfer to another job<\/li>\n
- First Aid Case \u2013 cases with minor consequences requiring one-time treatment<\/li>\n
- Property Damage \u2013 varies depending on individual company policy<\/li>\n
- Near miss \u2013 potential for serious injury\/illness and\/or property<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Why Is Incident Investigation Important?<\/h3>\n
Regulators have very strict notification requirements for serious injuries, illnesses, and fatalities. Proper incident investigation and reporting not only keeps the organization in compliance, it also makes the organization safer by helping to lower risks and prevent future reoccurrence.<\/p>\n
What Should I Do?<\/h3>\n
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- Train all supervisors and leaders on incident investigation.<\/li>\n
- Make sure all your cases are reviewed and approved by EHS professionals<\/li>\n
- Follow-up and hold people accountable for corrective actions.<\/li>\n
- Share lessons learned with other areas that could benefit from your experience.<\/li>\n
- Provide appropriate resources so the site can perform effective incident investigations and reporting.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n
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- Back Safety Tips (PDF)<\/a><\/li>\n
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