The purpose of the safety program is to prevent or reduce

Accidents Injuries Losses of

Time & property

The UMHB Safety Manual is posted on Intranet under “Info & Policies”

UMHBSafety Manual

The Safety Manual: Makes employee safety training mandatory Establishes a Safety Committee Requires accidents to be reported Creates Building Coordinators for all

buildings to Assist with reporting Assist during emergencies

▪ Evacuations▪ Sheltering

Safety program components include: STARS driver safety program

Required for all university vehicle drivers Hazardous Waste Disposal program

Haz-Mats (chemicals, bulbs, ballasts & batteries) Bio-hazards (needles & bandages)

Safety Training Mandatory for all employees

Safety Surveys All buildings annually

Sader Safety Bulletin Published quarterly Posted on the Risk Management site

The most common causes of workplace accidents include:

Slips, trips & falls and Improper lifting techniques

To Prevent Accidents Clean up spills (or block off the area) Eliminate trip hazards Keep work areas clean & orderly Use approved step-stools or ladders only

Don’t use chairs or tables as ladders Avoid use of open flames (no candles or

heat-producing items)

Back Safety Avoid picking up heavy loads below knees

& above shoulders

Proper lifting techniques: Stand close to load - Squat & lift with legs Bend at knees – not waist Keep back straight & keep chin up during lift

Back Safety• Use available equipment to move loads

• Dollies• Hand-trucks

Electrical Safety Use single surge protected power strips (1 per

outlet) Avoid use of multiple power strips

i.e. don’t “daisy chain” strips together Avoid use of extension cords (as a permanent

supply)If a temporary extension cord is necessary, use

grounded (3 prong) cords onlyNo “two-wire” un-grounded cords

Report electrical problems to Facilities Services (ext. 4586)

Prohibited items include; Illegal knives (blades >5½ in.) Firearms (including licensed-to-carry)

Vehicle TypesCarts & Utility vehiclesLicensed vehicles

SedansPickup trucksVans (mini-vans & 15 passenger)

Vehicle Operators must be 21 years of age possess a valid driver’s license be qualified to drive UMHB vehicles

complete the STARS Program never use electronic devices while driving ensure that all occupants use seat belts at all

times on campus & off campus

Cart Operators must be 18 years of age possess a valid driver’s license Students – must be trained by Supervisors

using the “Student Cart Authorization” form posted on the Risk Management site

Emergency Sirens: Two locations:

At 10th Ave. and College Street On Parker Dr. (behind McLane Hall)

Activated for various events including: Hazardous materials incident Tornado warning Shooter in vicinity

When the sirens are activated everyone should SHELTER-IN-PLACE Check UMHB intranet and/or website Check for phone messages (emergency notification

system)

Shelter-in-Place means Get everyone inside immediately Close windows & doors Remain sheltered

evacuate only if and when ordered to do so by an “Authority” (i.e. Fire and/or Police)

Bomb Threat If possible - complete Bomb Threat form

found in the Safety Manual 6.0 Appendix Notify Campus Police at ext. 5555 Campus Police will

investigate & request appropriate assistance (i.e. bomb squad) &

evacuate affected areas as deemed necessary

Tornado Watch – conditions are favorable for tornadic activity.

Police will monitor weather reports Employees should be prepared to shelter

Warning – tornado sighted or detected in area. Notification

Emergency sirens Phone, Email, Internet, Intranet, etc.

Response Shelter-in-Place utilizing

Interior rooms w/o windowsOn the lowest floor of buildings

Workplace Violence – if you encounter an aggressive individual;

Remain calm Report the incident

Supervisor / Dept. Head Campus Police

Evacuate if necessary if possible if prudent

If you hear weapons fire or if you’re advised of a suspect with a weapon you should;

Shelter-in-Place Lock and/or barricade doors Get everyone out of sight

Report to UMHB Police – 5555 (and/or 911). Remain sheltered until directed otherwise by

law enforcement.

For additional information contact theUMHB Campus Police

Haz-Com is required by State & Federal Regulations

State – HSC 502Federal – OSHA 29 CFR 1910

Commonly known as the “Right to Know Law”

Employees must be; Informed about hazardous materials they use and Trained regarding the proper use of those materials.

Labeling – haz-mats must be labeled with their Identity & Hazards.

Hazard Labels – color coded & rated.Red = FireBlue = HealthYellow = Reactivity or InstabilityWhite = Specific hazard (i.e. COR, ACID, etc.)

Ratings - 0 to 40 = no hazard1 = slight2 = moderate3 = serious4=extreme hazard

Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) Are required for each hazardous product Must be in readily accessible location Consult the MSDS to determine:

Fire hazards (flammability) Health hazards PPE (personal protective equipment)

Hazardous materials must be properly stored

flammable cabinets or type-specific cabinets (i.e. acids,

corrosives, etc.)

Always use proper PPE: Eyes & Face

safety glasses, goggles, shields Hands – gloves Body - aprons Footwear

closed-toesteel-toe

Hearingplugs and/or muffs

Respiratorypaper filters – dust

Emergency Response:o Administer first aid (if trained)

o Control bleedingo Perform CPR (if trained)

o Use an AED if necessary (if trained)o AED – automatic external defibrillator (if trained)

o Eight (8) AEDs on campus:oCampus Police (2 – in patrol vehicles)oMayborn Campus Center front desk (1)oMayborn Athletics Rm. 1115 (1)oAthletics – Field House (2)oMabee – Health Center (1)oSanderford – Risk Mgmt. (1)

o Observe Universal Precautions

First Aid, CPR & AED training available via Health Services – ext. 4623

Universal Precautions - U.P. UP is an approach to infection control – states that

All human blood & tissue is potentially infectious May contain HIB, HIV, or other blood-borne pathogens

Avoid exposure Use available PPE (gloves, face shields, etc.)

Avoid contact with Infectious materials (i.e. blood, body fluids) Sharps (needles)

If exposed wash thoroughly with soap & water Always report exposures – to Supervisor, H.R. and/or

Risk Mgmt. Don’t clean blood and/or body fluids

Contact Housekeeping (Service Solutions) . Housekeeping has the equipment and trained personnel

to assist with this task.

UMHB buildings are equipped with a variety of fire safety equipment, including:

Fire alarms Fire extinguishers Emergency lighting Exit signs

Alarm Panels

Pull Stations

Sprinklers

Heat & SmokeDetectors

Exit Signage

Horns & Strobes

Fire Alarms are “local” only not monitored (by Police or 3rd party) not transmitted to 911

Alarms must be reported – call 5555 (and/or 911)

If a fire alarm is activated All personnel must evacuate the building

immediately▪ Evacuation is mandatory – per UMHB Policy and Fire Dept.▪ For all alarms (actual or false alarms)

Report to the designated “Emergency Assembly Point”

do not return to building until authorized by Campus Police

Remember to: Keep exit paths, corridors & exit doors clear Never use elevators during fire alarm events Always maintain 18” clearance around fire

sprinkler heads

Employees should know locations in work areas of; Fire extinguishers Fire alarm pull stations

Located at or near each exit Emergency exits (primary & secondary) Emergency Assembly Points

Safety Manual Sect. 6.0 Emergency Prep. Appendix Areas of safe refuge

Protected stairwells (2 hr. protected enclosures) Some stairwells contain “Rescue Notification Alarms”

▪ With panels co-located with fire alarm panels▪ Alerts Police/Fire Rescue of personnel in stairwells

Workplace Prohibitions include: Open Flames (i.e. candles) Smoking

in all buildings, and within 50 feet of buildings

Portable heaters Unless approved by Facilities Services

Fire Response – remember RACE Rescue – evacuate all personnelAlarm – sound alarm / report to 5555 (and/or 911)Contain – close doors as you evacuateExtinguish – portable fire extinguisher

- only if you are trained- only if fire is “small & manageable”

Fire Safety Tips:– if you suspect fire on the other side of a door – test the door using

back of the hand.– if you encounter heat and/or smoke - “stay low & go” (any good

air will be at floor level).

Fire Extinguisher – remember PASSPull – pull the pinAim – aim nozzle at base of flameSqueeze – squeeze the handleSweep – sweep nozzle across base of fireNote: You must be within 4 to 8 feet of the fire for the fire

extinguisher to be effective.

There are 10 Emergency Call Stations on campus:

Burt Hall - West side – in QuadDavidson - East side parking area – 9th Ave.Independence Village - Hardy DriveMabee Student Center - South side parking area - 9th Ave.Mayborn Campus Ctr. - West parking area – University Dr.Mayborn Campus Ctr. - @ Swimming PoolParker Academic Center - Parking area – front entranceRemschel Hall - West side sidewalk – King St.Sportsplex - Ballpark ramp entranceTownsend Library - East side grounds – College St

To activate an Emergency Call Station Push Red Button Automatically notifies Campus Police

To activate the Courtesy Phone push button to activate dial extension number push button to de-activate

Push to

Activate

The State of Texas requires that building occupants be notified of the presence of asbestos in the workplace.

Asbestos is – a mineral used 1900s to 1970s as insulation and fire retardant material.

Asbestos surveys have been conducted in all UMHB buildings to identify known and suspect Asbestos Containing Materials (ACM).

Asbestos is not a health hazard if in good condition and “non-friable”.

Asbestos is a health hazard if disturbed or becomes “friable” (fibers released). If inhaled or ingested can cause asbestosis, lung

cancer, mesothelioma, etc.

Known or Suspect ACM locations Burt Hall: basement pipe insulation & crawlspace debris Davidson: floor tile (& black mastic) Hardy: exterior riser insulation Heard: 1’x1’ floor tile, 1’x1’ ceiling tile, crawlspace pipe

insulation Mabee Student Center: tank insulation Presser: pipe insulation Townsend Library: 9”x9” floor tile, pipe insulation Walton Chapel: 1’x1’ ceiling tile, 1’x1’ floor tile Wells Science: piping insulation, crawlspace debris

Report student associated threats/concerns to the UMHB STAT - Student Threat Assessment Team.

Provides early intervention, support & response Students w/disruptive, disturbed, distressed behaviors Primary Contacts:

▪ Ray Martin, AVP Student Dev./Dean of Students▪ Nate Williams, Dir. Counseling & Testing▪ Gary Sargent, Dir. Campus Police

Other Members: Dr. Weathersbee, Dr. Loutherback, Joy Muller, Donna Plank, Debbie Rosenberger, Susan Owens, Larry Pointer

My Campus/Student Life/STAT/On-line Report

Building / Equipment IssuesReport to Facilities Services – ext. 4586

Emergencies - fire & life-threateningCall Campus Police at (295) 5555 (911 – if necessary)

Non-Emergency Security or AssistanceCall Campus Police – ext. 4587

Student IssuesReport to Dean of Students – ext. 4590

Safety issuesReport to Risk Management – ext. 8635

- will investigate to determine cause, and - implement preventive measures

Complete the “Safety Quiz” to document your safety training.

Thanks for your participation!

Larry PointerRisk Management Director

Be a Safe Sader!