New Employee
Safety Orientation
Allen Niemi, Director
Occupational Safety and Health Services
Fire Emergency Procedures
Pull evacuation alarm located near building exits Follow department evacuation plan 00 always use nearest exit 00do not use elevator Dial 911 from a safe location Use fire extinguisher only if trained Do not return until cleared by Public Safety
Injury Procedures
Dial 911 for first aid or emergency assistance Seek non-emergency care after notifying supervisor if possible Take Doctor00 Report Form along and return to supervisor after completed Report injury to supervisor as soon as possible to file an Incident Report
Injury and Incident Reporting
Report all injuries and property damage incidents to supervisor immediately Also report close call incidents that have potential for serious injury or damage Incident report is a summary of an investigation, not an assignment of blame Purpose of investigation is to correct safety hazards and document injuries
Employee Safety Responsibilities
Follow safety procedures and rules Use safety equipment provided Never defeat safety guards or features Report hazards to supervisor Attend safety training When in doubt ask for assistance
Working With Hazardous Materials
Employees must be trained before working with hazardous substances Hazardous substances include everything from cleaning products to lab chemicals MTU has a written hazard communication plan that must be followed Material Safety Data Sheets contain safety and health information on hazardous substances
Safety Assistance Resources
Supervisors are the first stop for employee safety and health information Occupational Safety and Health Services in G35 Administration Building 7-2118 University Safety Manual and information on OSHS web site Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Basic Safety Information
Housekeeping is Key
Housekeeping is not just clean floors Organized storage of supplies and materials No clutter in aisles, slip/trip hazards Work areas have enough space to work Exit paths clear and proper width Free access to emergency equipment Access to circuit boxes, shutoff valves, etc. Housekeeping is best indicator of safety
Safe Use of Ladders
Always use a ladder or step stool appropriate for the job, never a chair or box, etc. Use only fiberglass ladders for electrical work Inspect ladder for damage before using Use only commercial grade type II or better 00 type III is not allowed at MTU Must have three points of contact at all times (two feet and one hand or two hands one foot) Never stand on last rung or top of a step ladder
Slips, Trips and Falls
Fact: There will be icy sidewalks and wet floors during winter 00it00 unavoidable. Wear only shoes/boots with good traction Walk slower and take smaller steps on snow/ice covered sidewalks and wet tile Expect shoes to be slippery when entering a building on winter and wet days Always use the handrail on stairs We sand the sidewalks a LOT but it is your responsibility to follow the above and to report particularly icy areas to the Grounds Department
Material Handling & Safe Lifting
Back injuries are the leading cause of disability at MTU and most costly Always get help for heavy or awkward lifts Injury risk factors include: poor grip, heavy, bulky, reaching, bending, twisting, pulling, repetitive motion Use a cart if possible Make sure the path is clear first Always keep line of vision clear
Basic Electrical Safety
Extension cords are for mobile and temporary use only Make sure cord is rated for the load amperage Do not use spliced or damaged cords Do not link cords together Use only GFCI protected cords in wet locations Cords may not be run through or attached to a wall or other hard surface
Basic Electrical Safety
Only MTU electricians may work on building electrical systems Always disconnect portable equipment from power source before making adjustments or repairs Never remove locks or attempt to activate equipment or systems that have been locked or tagged out for repair Receiving a shock during normal use of equipment is an indication of an electrical problem that must be reported
Building Safety Systems
Campus buildings have safety features incorporated into them to protect us Emergency lighting, smoke detection, evacuation alarms, sprinklers, lighted exit signs, fire resistant construction, fire rated halls & stairwells of specified widths, etc. Electrical overload protection, engineered supply wiring distribution systems, etc.
Building Safety Systems
Storage is never allowed in stairwells Hallways may not be restricted in width or used as storage or work areas Items may not be placed along hallways that could readily be moved or fall into the traffic path during an emergency evacuation Fire doors (look for a tag on frame) may not be wedged open Exit signs may not be obscured
Building Safety Systems
Stored items, selves, racks, etc., must be at least 18 inches below a sprinkler head Sprinkler heads may not be covered or painted Do not cover or obscure fire pull boxes or fire extinguishers Do not block electrical shut-offs or circuit panels Light switches and outlets must have metal covers
Hazardous Waste Disposal
Never dispose containers of liquid in the regular trash Contact Central Stores for disposal of fluorescent light bulbs, CRT computer monitors, televisions, and rechargeable batteries All disposal of fuels, lubricants, chemicals, pesticides, and other toxic or environmentally hazardous materials must be coordinated through Occupational Safety and Health Services
Hazmat Shipping and Receiving
All Hazmat shipping and receiving is regulated by DOT DOT regulates shipments of explosives, compressed gases, flammable liquids and solids, oxidizers, poisons, radioactive materials, corrosives, environmental toxins, wastes Hazardous materials shipments must be delivered to a designated DOT trained person All hazmat shipments - even return shipments - leaving MTU must be prepared by a DOT trained person

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