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Home My WebLink About07 Personal SafetydCt It S 7fety Requirements fo nvestigatians/Inspection a 1 1 M a a �F hoh Safety Overview • The City of Durham's most valuable resources are its employees. Investigators must continually be aware of potential hazards when conducting an investigation. • Investigators must react to a variety of scenarios when responding to complaints. Potential safety concerns should be evaluated upon arrival at an investigation location. • Where potential hazards exist, investigators must evaluate the potential hazard and take appropriate precautions to decrease the chance of injury. • City employees must read and understand the City's safety policies. Safety Policy S- 201: Safety Program indicates that "Each individual is in the very best position to ensure his/her own personal safety, which will impact, not only the individual but others in his/her immediate work environment." • Employees are required to promptly report on-the-job accidents, injuries, and illnesses to their supervisor and the Public Works Safety Officer, and follow the additional reporting requirements of Safety Policy S206: On the lob Accident Reporting. Injury Response and Reporting • Stormwater vehicles and duffle bags should have first aid kits to be used for minor injuries. • Employees are required to promptly report on-the-job accidents, injuries and job -related illness to their supervisor and the Public Works Safety Officer • Employees must report any on the job injury or illness to Risk Management within 24 hrs. of the accident using the Employee Injury/Illness Report (Attachment A in Policy 5-206) • Employees involved in an accident or near miss involving a vehicle or motorized equipment must report the incident to Risk Management within 24 hrs. using the Vehicle/Equipment Damage Form (Attachment B in Policy 5-206) or the Near Miss Report (Attachment D) • Refer to Policy HRM-714 for post accident alcohol and drug testing requirements that also apply to vehicle accidents Injury Response and Reporting • If an injury occurs during field operations, the supervisor or team leader will be responsible for transporting the injured employee for medical attention as warranted. In the event of an emergency, call 911 or transport the employee to the nearest hospital. • Policy S-206 directs that employees injured during working hours should be taken to: Duke OEM (Occupational and Environmental Medicine) 4825 Creekstone Drive, Suite 105 Durham, NC • For injuries after working hours, employees should be taken to any Duke Urgent Care facility, Durham Regional or Duke Hospital. • The City of Durham general safety procedures are located on the City's intranet under Policies, or at: http://codi/sites/policy/SitePages/Home.aspx under Safety Program (S201) and On the Job Accident Reporting (S206). Dealing with Hostile Customers • Introduce yourself and tell them that you work for the City of Durham, and explain why you are there. Explain that your goal is compliance and to help find a solution to the problem. • Remain calm and conduct yourself in a professional manner. • LISTEN to the customer. Many times people just want someone to hear their side of the story. • Try to see the customer's point of view, being fair and consistent in your actions. • If you feel threatened, remove yourself from the situation in a non - confrontational manner. • If you need immediate assistance, contact the Durham Police Department. 7M Active Shooter Plan at City Hall PLEASE READ the Active Shooter Plan which is a 15-page document that is an attachment to Safety Policy S-208. It can be found on CODI here: http://codinet/apes/citvpolicv/fists/Po IicvRequests/Attachments/83/S 208 - Active Shooter Plan.pdf DU HAM 1869 CITY OF MEDICINE pity of Durham, North Carolina City HalI/Annex RESPONSE TO ACTIVE SHOOTER 5rab mh¢i MA The Requirement for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) The cooperative efforts of both employers and employees will help in establishing and maintaining a safe and healthful work environment. Employers are responsible for: • Performing a "hazard assessment" of the workplace to identify and control physical and health hazards • Identifying and providing appropriate PPE for employees • Training employees in the use and care of the PPE • Maintaining PPE, including replacing worn or damaged PPE • Periodically reviewing, updating and evaluating the effectiveness of the PPE program • Paying for PPE Employees should: • Properly wear PPE • Attend training sessions on PPE • Care for, clean and maintain PPE • Inform a supervisor of the need to repair or replace PPE Proper Use of Personal Protective Equipment Employees should know the following: • When PPE is necessary • What PPE is necessary • How to properly put on, take off, adjust and wear the PPE • The limitations of the PPE • Proper care, maintenance, useful life and disposal of PPE Types of PPE: • Eye and Face Protection • Respiratory Protection • Head Protection • Foot and Leg Protection • Hand and Arm Protection • Hearing Protection Eye and Face Protection • Required when employees are exposed to eye or face hazards from flying particles, molten metal, liquid chemicals, acids or caustic liquids, chemical gases or vapors, potentially infectious material, or potentially harmful light radiation • Must comply with ANSIZ87 Examples of potential eye or face injuries include: 7 • Dust, dirt, metal or wood chips entering the eye Y. • Chemical splashes, mists and vapors from► corrosive substances, hot liquids, solvents or other hazardous solutions contacting the eye • Objects swinging into the eye or face, such as tree limbs, chains, tools or ropes Respiratory Protection Required when employees are in areas where effective engineering controls are not feasible to protect the health of the employee from harmful dusts, fogs, fumes, mists, gases, smokes, sprays or vapors Must comply with NIOSH/MSHA L-M Head Protection • Required when employees are in areas where there is a potential for injury to the head from falling or moving objects or when they are exposed to electrical conductors which could be contacted by the head • Must comply with ANSI Z89 Examples of when to wear hard hats: • When inspecting construction sites • Industrial facilities (ex. Fortress Metals, Carolina Sunrock, Chandler Concrete, Strategic Materials) r i VON-,-- q l�- �N �IFSEL FUEL i sM01l1NG =?� Ivirhm 50 ree� 10 sFFo - Ivrnm so o.,r � ■ �... T Foot and Leg Protection • Required when employees are in areas where there is danger of foot injuries due to falling and rolling objects, slip hazards or objects piercing the sole, and where employees are exposed to electrical hazards • Must comply with ASTM F2413-05 �■ irk i� iRIP PiP ■go h•�4 Hand and Arm Protection Required when employees are in areas where their hands or arms are exposed to skin absorption of harmful substances, severe cuts or lacerations, chemical or thermal burns, etc. • Protection must be compatible with hazard Hearing Protection • The loudness of the noise as measured in decibels (dB) • The duration of each employee's exposure to the noise • Whether employees move between work areas with different noise levels. Whether noise is generated from one or multiple sources Examples of when hearing protection is required: • Construction sites with heavy machinery operating • Industrial sites such as scrap yards and recycling • When using power tools/equipment • When trying to get some work done in the office • Eyewash Station • First Aid Kits • MSDS • Fire Extinguishers - 0 ,4z5 ANSUOSHA Xrt rMATERIAL { FETY { ETA { I SHEETS { Roadway Hazards • It may be necessary to park along a roadway, or to inspect, observe, or sample from a catch basin or other structure along a roadway. • Staff must be aware of potential hazards from roadway traffic. Safety measures (such as activating vehicle safety strobe lights, wearing ANSI Class II safety vests, and setting out traffic cones) should be implemented to reduce road hazards. • In rare cases (dye testing to confirm a connection) it may be necessary to implement a traffic control plan in order to safely access manholes or other structures. Confined Spaces DON'T GO IN THEM!!! Permit -required Confined Space: Sanitary sewer manholes, lift stations, and wet sumps (noxious gasses) Stormwater manholes (oxygen deficiency) I . - -�'\ -I '_ - Non -Permit Confined Space*: • Stormwater pipes greater than 18 inches in diameter • Catch basins greater than 36 inches deep *Requires the investigator to remain in constant contact with another staff member residing outside of the entered space. 64 1 i 5 } � - 4r • R Ta `11� `t i I \ r a ..•s _ _ , may„ �, � ; ,,bob, i �� I� '� +r � .�� ►+max' a _ _ — — - a� = M„ �� it a-' i�i1<r41 High flows k � ; r� � - - • r1r st A I F Extreme Heat • Workers should avoid exposure to extreme heat, sun exposure, and high humidity. • Wear light-colored, loose -fitting, breathable clothing such as cotton. — Avoid non -breathing synthetic clothing. • Schedule heavy work during the coolest parts of day. • Drink water frequently; approximately 1 cup every 15- 20 minutes. • Avoid alcohol, and drinks with large amounts of caffeine or sugar. • Monitor your physical condition and that of your coworkers. Extreme Cold • Workers should avoid extremely cold temperatures when possible. • Wear appropriate clothing. — Layering provides better insulation. — Tight clothing reduces blood circulation. Warm blood needs to be circulated to the extremities. • Make sure to protect the ears, face, hands and feet in extremely cold weather. — Boots should be waterproof and insulated. — Wear a hat; it will keep your whole body warmer. • Limit the amount of time outside on extremely cold days. • Monitor your physical condition and that of your coworkers. Insects, Spiders and Ticks • To protect yourself from biting and stinging insects, wear long pants, socks, and long-sleeved shirts. • Use insect repellents that contain DEET. • Treat bites and stings with over-the-counter products that relieve pain and prevent infection. • Severe reactions to fire ant bites (chest pain, nausea, sweating, loss of breath, serious swelling or slurred speech) require immediate medical treatment. N\ La va Hair Cheliceraae Sylostome Chiggers (Chigger Bites) il Eggs Larva A., Domestic Animals Domestic animals can also present a danger and investigators should use their best judgment in determining their safety risk. Pepper spray is available for staff who wish to carry it in field. '=mcice=;. brand ur.n. P, QM rtr «.r i r le- 1,1 MM - `` P L.AUWK N CIS LF� R FAf SSi-kE It "r. UV Radiation • Wear sunscreen with a minimum ofSPF15. • Sunscreens should be liberally applied at least 20 minutes before sun exposure. • Sunscreens should be reapplied at least every 2. — More frequent application is necessary when using insect repellant and sunscreen together • Another effective way to prevent sunburn is by wearing appropriate clothing. — Dark clothing with a tight weave colored, loosely woven clothing. is more protective than light - Workers should also wear wide -brimmed hats and sunglasses with almost 100% UV protection and with side panels to prevent excessive sun exposure to the eyes. Poison Ivy • Eastern poison ivy is typically a hairy, ropelike vine with three shiny green (or red in the fall) leaves budding from one small stem • May have yellow or green flowers and white to green -yellow or amber berries Poison Oak • Typically a shrub with leaves of three, similar to poison ivy • May have yellow or green flowers and clusters of green - yellow or white berries Fr' r 'r Poison Sumac • Woody shrub that has stems that contain 7-13 leaves arranged in pairs • May have glossy, pale yellow, or cream -colored berries Al Other Safety Training Material F:\SW\Division Files\Quality\Dots\Safety\Safety Training\Presentations • Driving Safety • Boating Safety • Heat Related Illnesses Centers for Disease Control and Prevention CDC 4�7- SavIng Wes- Pf0teCting People.TM www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/outdoor/