TEEX Safety in the Work Place
Annual Safety Refresher Training
Division Director Presentation
TEEX Director’s Safety Philosophy
1. Safety is a mindset…an attitude2. Employees & customers are
TEEX
TEEX Director’s Safety Philosophy
3. Accidents hurt employees and TEEX
4. All accidents will be investigated
TEEX Director’s Safety Philosophy
5. Effective risk management is essential
6. Risk assessment – a continual process
7. Employees must apply safety principles
Division Responsibilities----------------------------------------
1. Monitor division safety performance
2. Comply with:– TEEX Safety Guide– TEEX Safety Manual– TAMUS safety regulations
3. Insist on employee safety responsibility and performance
Managers, Coordinators, & Supervisors Responsibilities
-----------------------------------------------------------1. Make safety a priority during all work
2. Work safely without injury
3. Empower employees to work safely
4. Correct unsafe conditions and behaviors
5. Comply with provisions of TEEX Safety Guide
6. Report all accidents
Employee Responsibilities-----------------------------------------------
1. Make safety a priority during all work
2. Work safely without injury
3. Report unsafe conditions and behaviors
4. Comply with provisions of TEEX Safety Guide
Division Safety Officer Responsibilities
-----------------------------------------1. Assist Division Director, managers and
supervisors in implementing safety program
2. Serve on TEEX Safety Subcommittee
3. Ensure employees have personal protective equipment
4. Ensure employees are trained in PPE
TEEX Worker Compensation Expense by Fiscal Year*
FY03 FY04 FY05 Total
Actual Carryover Total Actual Carryover Total Actual Carryover Total Totals
ADMIN $2,398 $2,117 $4,515 $13,835 $2,018 $15,853 $0 $1,629 $1,629 $21,997
ESTI $41,476 $43,659 $85,135 $56,672 $19,952 $76,623 $820 $25,746 $26,566 $188,324
EUPWTI $0 $21,637 $21,637 $1,177 $13,827 $15,004 $0 $14,352 $14,352 $50,992
NERRTC $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $15 $0 $15 $15
PS&S $3,344 $0 $3,344 $906 $540 $1,446 $0 $250 $250 $5,040
P&RT $5,960 $0 $5,960 $0 $7,785 $7,785 $0 $0 $0 $13,744
SDP $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
TED $0 $35,416 $35,416 $0 $8,527 $8,527 $0 $0 $0 $43,943
US&R $0 $0 $0 $2,631 $0 $2,631 $0 $1,005 $1,005 $3,636
Totals $53,178 $102,828 $156,006 $75,220 $52,649 $127,869 $835 $42,982 $43,816 $327,691
* WC only - no property damage included
Division Safety Incentive Awards
Division Start of 180/365 Days Target Date for
No Lost Time Injury Safety Incentive
ADMIN 9/1/04 8/31/05
ESTI 10/4/04 4/2/05
EUPWTI 2/28/05 8/27/05
NERRTC 9/1/04 8/31/05
PS&S 2/28/05 8/27/05
P&RT 9/1/04 8/31/05
SDP 9/1/04 8/31/05
TED 9/1/04 8/31/05
US&R 2/28/05 8/27/05
Blue-colored dates correspond to divisions marking safety incentive award on 2/27/05
TEDD Safety Incentives
The Technology and Economic Development Division (TEDD) will earn an administrative day of leave for all division employees if they complete 365 successive days without a lost workday accident. Our target date is 8/31/05.
Safety at Riverside
If you anticipate working after dark, move your car closer to the door that you will exit from.
Be aware of your surroundings.
Notify Area Maintenance 845-6270 if you notice that any exterior lights are out.
Building Security
Make sure the outer doors close securely behind you when you leave at night.
Location of Fire Extinguishers
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Reception Area
Conference Room
Cafeteria
TCALL Offices
Electrical Hazards Extension cords/power
strips/surge protectors Location Condition Polarized plug Overloading vs. warm to
the touch Overloading of wall outlets
Portable heaters Condition After-hours shutoff
Trip and Fall Hazards
Filing cabinetsOverloaded file
cabinet drawersExtension cordsOffice arrangement
versus risk“Floor” storageSafe access to work
station
Office Ergonomics
Achieving a good fit between you and your computer workstation increases comfort and productivity. Varying your tasks throughout the day will help to avoid fatigue
Eliminating monitor screen glare makes it more comfortable and easier to read screen information
Occasional breaks with stretching exercises, taken throughout the day restore your energy and increase productivity.
Think Safety
&
Act Safely