Be Smart About Safety 2008-2009

Be Smart About Safety 2008-2009 EXAMPLES OF POTENTIAL INJURY REDUCTION TECHNIQUES FOR 2008-2009 Contact Bob Wachter 530-297-4605 rawachter@ucdavis.edu For assistance Be Smart About Safety 2008-2009 Injury Prevention Considerations • Many products available to; – Reduce lifting, pushing and pulling stresses and strains – Reduce the risk of slips, trips & falls – Personal Protective equipment: • Reduce employees exposure risk • Reduce the potential for cuts/lacerations • Protect from abrasions Injury Prevention 2008-2009 Considerations STRESS AND STRAIN REDUCTION Be Smart About Safety Injury Prevention Considerations Hand trucks with the back leg support: Injury Prevention Material Handling Equipment i.e. panel, dry wall, door handlers Injury Prevention Material Handling: Access, equipment hoists & load Lifters Injury Prevention Motorized Cart Puller • The CartCaddyShorty Power Tugger is a motorized cart puller that is primarily designed to push carts, pull carts, or maneuver carts or equipment that require turning and that can typically be pushed or pulled with 1 or 2 people. Injury Prevention Heavy Duty Caddys • Move oversize materials • Available with or without uprights to haul awkward-sized items • Pneumatic wheels add traction and balance • Transport window frames, doors, plywood and panels over uneven or rough terrain • Load capacity: 350 lbs. each. Injury Prevention Cylinder Hand Lifts/Carts • Cylinder Lifts • Propane forklift-cart Move cylinders safely • Transport and store up to 6 full LP tanks Propane manual cart Injury Prevention Material Handling Single Table Wheeler • Simple way to move folding tables/sheet items easily • Lift one end of the item, roll the wheeler under the center & slip the retaining clip over the top. • Roll the item to any location with ease. • Load will remain secure and upright even when not attended. • Channel accepts material thickness up to 2 ½" and is vinyl coated to protect and secure the load. • Only one person is needed to move folding tables, 4' x 8' sheets of plywood, doors and office partition panels, even through doorways. Injury Prevention Material Handling Table Movers • Round/Rectangular Folding Table Mover • Pneumatic casters ease the chore of transporting tables over rougher surfaces • Unique “step assist” feature allows tables to be rolled onto the load area with ease. Injury Prevention Material Handling Folded chair/table movers • Used to store and transports folded chairs and tables • Holds 24* folding chairs (at 2" per chair). • Bottom holds up to 8 folded tables.* Injury Prevention Material Handling File Dollies • Allow lever action to lift your load while counter-balance prevents it from tipping. • Easy operation is a time and back saver when moving file cabinets, appliances, drums, crates or cartons. • Non-skid, bonded vinyl finish to protect the load. • Load capacity: 600 lbs. Injury Prevention Material Handling Desk Lifters • Desk Lifts for easy moving office desks by one person, reduce labor, costs, time and effort – No need to empty drawers/remove equipment/material • Operation: – Roll desk lift beneath desk, depress handle and elevate desk to roll desk in any direction. • Construction: – Heavy duty casting & steel caster base, powder coated finish. – Lift frame coated with a tough non-mar, skid-resistant vinyl. – Handle is removable. Safety latch automatically locks in raised position with a convenient trip for release. – Sturdy roller-bearing, non-mar hard rubber casters rotate freely in a 360 degree circle for easy maneuvering. Injury Prevention Material Handling Heavy Duty Caddys • Move oversize materials • Available with or without uprights to haul awkward-sized items • Pneumatic wheels add traction and balance • Transport window frames, doors, plywood and panels over uneven or rough terrain • Load capacity: 350 lbs. each. Injury Prevention Material Handling All-Purpose Dollies • Rugged general purpose dolly. • Heavy gauge electric-welded steel tubing. – Carries up to 800 lbs. • Non-skid, non-marring bonded vinyl finish to cushion load. – Coating also works effectively to securely keep load in place. • Adapts to any irregular-shaped object. Injury Prevention Stair climbing • Power Mate stair climbing hand trucks • “Power lift" heavy material loads on & off loading docks, upstairs, transport trucks, flatbeds, delivery vans, sidewalks, warehouse loading bays, and customer pick-up zones with ease. • Reduces back injuries and lost man-hours. Injury Prevention Material cleanup Injury Prevention Material/Appliance Movement • Solid steel deck, carries up to 1,000 pounds. • Fifth wheel steering and full or semi-pneumatic wheels for ease of movement.. • Wagon/carts Injury Prevention Light weight, portable hand trucks EXAMPLE: • Safco Stow-away heavy-duty folding aluminum hand truck, 500-lb. capacity • SAF 4055NC by Safco • Lightweight aluminum hand truck. • Folds flat for compact storage. • Telescoping handle, retractable wheels and foldup toe plate. • Capacity (Weight): 500 lb • Primate Center • Injury Prevention Considerations Strains-Primate handling: Lift Tables • Freestanding tables which lower completely to the floor and rise to 44” high. • Designed to eliminate lifting to the treatment table and to allow for a variety of operator positions. • Gives better control - patient is in the precise location • Removable non-skid cushioned mat offers a warm secure footing for the patient. Injury Prevention Access Ramps • Moves Heavy Loads Over Curbs & Steps With Ease. Injury Prevention – BSAS Consideration Strains: Load Lifters • Safe and ergonomic handling solution. – The lifter comes with a welded, powdercoated base with independent swivel casters. The rear casters have individual wheel locks. • • • An electronic power pack & control module and batteries for powering the lifter Ergonomically designed adjustable handlebar for efficient lifter movement with a mounting bracket for a detachable remote controller.. Load platform (19 ½” x 17 “) Injury Prevention Trash Can Dumpers • Designed for one person easily dump contents of trash cans. • Versatile adjustable unit allows use with various types of trash cans. • Available in manual foot pump or DC powered operation with hand control. • Heavy-duty steel construction with two rigid and two swivel casters for portability. Maximum dump angle is 135°. Injury Prevention Stowaway dolly, polyethylene • EXAMPLE: • SAF 4045BL by Safco • Compact dolly discreetly tucks away when not in use. Ideal for use in small offices • Move copy paper, water cooler bottles or small furniture. • Transfer files. • Cushioned, skid-proof reinforced polyethylene deck • Built-in carry handle and recessed bolts to protect cargo. • Weight: 7 lb Injury Prevention 2008-2009 Considerations Ergonomic Tools Injury Prevention Light weight tools Plastic Shovels Expandable Rake with Telescoping Handle" • light weight with a telescoping handle – avoid back strain – telescoping handle adjusts 35" to 69“ – rake head expands from 7" to 21". Injury Prevention – BSAS Consideration Squatting – Material handling • D-grip: Tool Accessory for rakes, shovels, hoes, pitch forks, and brooms. • Mounts mid-way down the garden tool handle to give lifting leverage to the forward hand. Injury Prevention Ergonomic Tools • Ergonomic Grounds tools: - i.e. Pruners, pole pruners, snips, loppers, bow saws, folding saws, hedge shears, grass shears, knives • Fiskars Power Gear Pro Bypass • Lopper – Unique gear design maximizes leverage to reduce cutting effort – High strength aluminum handles extremely durable & lightweight. – Xylan & Teflon coated blades reduce cutting friction Fiskars Power Gear Bypass Pruner – Unique gear design maximizes leverage to reduce cutting effort – rotating handle minimizes strain and fatigue Injury Prevention Ergonomic Tools: Mechanics Nut Splitters/Bolt Cutters • Air-Powered Bolt and Chain Cutters •Manual Nut Splitters Standard Heavy Duty Compact Injury Prevention Ergonomic Tools: Mechanics Torque Multipliers/pivot ratchets • Gears in the housing multiply the amount of force (or torque) that can be applied to the fastener . Universal Basic High Performance with nonimpact power tools • Ergonomic Tools •i.e. pivot ratchets Injury Prevention Mopping, sweeping, cleaning equipment Steam Mops: – – – – – – Tank filled with water and plugged in for 30 minutes of cleaning Powerful 1,500-watt heating element provides immediate steam 180° swivel head makes cleaning easy Microfiber pad protects your floors as it cleans Sanitizes your floors without using chemicals Ergonomic design easy on your back, hands, and wrists Injury Prevention Motorized Scrubber Lightweight Cleaning Systema – Handles a variety of cleaning jobs. Specifications: • Scrubber head and 48"L handle, • Backpack with rechargeable sealed battery &charger – Pads; • Light duty brush, black stripping pad, white polishing pad – Brushes • Flagged-Tips Brush- windows/vehicles or dusting • Bonnets for buffing & washing tasks (wet or dry) • Baseboard Brush scrubs & strips baseboards, edges and corners • a/ Trial unit ordered through Be Smart About safety Injury Prevention Lightweight vacuums Commercial grade EXAMPLE: Tornado Piranha Upright Lightweight Vacuum TCN 67218 • 8 lbs with power & durability for commercial jobs • Reduceinjuries, repetitive motion disabilities & worker’s compensation claims. • Made from tough polycarbonate materials and aluminum for long lasting durability. • Easy to maintain, simple to operate, lightweight vacuum is a balance of durability, performance and weight. • 160 cfm, 5.5 amps, 12.5 “ width • Cost: $157/ea Injury Prevention 2008-2009 Considerations Personal Protective Equipment Injury Prevention Personal Protective Equipment Cut-Resistant Gloves • Vibration Reducing Gloves i.e. Dyneema Gloves • Glass, metal handling • Gloves diminish the effects of vibration when using impact tools and power tools. • The palm is constructed with a multi-padded gel to reduce impact and vibration and goatskin for dexterity. The fingertips and thumb saddle are reinforced for longer wear Injury Prevention Hand/Finger PPE Cut Resistant Gloves and holders Dyneema Cut-resistant gloves Injury Prevention Consideration Laceration & Exposure Control Puncture proof & cut-resistant gloves Dyneema Cut Resistant Gloves Bites, scratches plus contaminated sharps; scalpel blades,needles,knife protection Hex Armor Sharps Protection • Very high cut/puncture resistance • High comfort and dexterity • Lightweight, very flexible • Machine washable • Able to handle a syringe • Will accommodate a latex overlay with Glove clips  • Machine washable/Autoclave safe Ready-Access Working around large animals Injury Prevention Large animal personal protective equipment • Wearing the proper footwear/leg/head/hand PPE when around animals. – „Ready access‟ to a full stock of proper PPE is essential • Purchasing Personal Protective Equipment & training employees on PPE, appropriately worn, according to the work/risk, situation around animals; • Steel-toed shoes or boots, • Leather or cut-resistant gloves w/glove clips • Shin/Knee guards –crawling injuries Injury Prevention BSAS Consideration Specific PPE Items • Cut resistant gloves – Some Issues with infection control and dexterity when performing procedures on animals • Cut resistant gloves for dental procedures – High risk for exposure. • Slip resistant shoe covers. – Slips/falls in wet areas in the past causing multiple injuries – Strong, abrasive-resistant, slip on easily, snug fit, elasticized top, one size fits all; $48/150 pairs Injury Prevention 2008-2009 Considerations Office/Lab Ergonomic Equipment Injury Prevention – Considerations Ergo equipment and lab stools for lab areas • Monitor & key board mounts • Lab Chairs • Wall mounts Office Ergonomic Equipment • Keyboard Trays • Footrest • Document Holders • Vertical Mouse Keyboards Office Ergonomic Work Station Equipment Note: • There is; • A “Pre-approved Ergonomic Product catalog” – Located at the EH&S website • A link will be established from the Occupational Health Be Smart About Safety website to this preapproved list Injury Prevention Slips, Trips & Fall Injury Prevention BSAS Consideration Slip Resistance/Worker Fatigue Ergo mats Examples High moisture areas –beveled and designed for wet areas Hygiene mats USDA approved for cleanability/sanitation Injury Prevention – BSAS Consideration - Slips and Falls Boot Cleaners and Staircase Traction Tape Injury Prevention BSAS Consideration Foot protection/Slip Resistance Make available, OnGuard/Bata Steel-toed, water resistant boots Survey areas for placement of Slip resistant mats in high traffic areas • Slip Resistant Grit Top, with Drainage Slots Make available, Slip resistant shoes; i.e. Shoes for Crews • Thru payroll deduction or as a stock item • Tapered Edges to Prevent Trips & Allow Carts to Easily Roll Over • Easy Handling and Cleaning • Anti-Bacterial Treatment to prevent the Growth of Mildew, Fungus, Algae, Yeast, Mold, E Coli and Salmonella Injury Prevention Employee Involvement Hazard Assessments "You will achieve the level of safety excellence you demonstrate you want" • Provide forms and access to a locked Employee Safety Suggestion box Injury Prevention Consideration Employee Involvement, Hazard Assessment a facility-wide • Conduct “Hazard Assessment” • Required by Cal OSHA per the IIPP (Injury & Illness Prevention Plan) • Use JSA (Job Safety Analysis) and safety inspection checklists – Improve Workers Safety, Performance & Procedures – Check for risk factors; awkward postures; high hand force; highly repetitive motions; repeated impact; heavy, frequent, or awkward lifting/pushing, pulling for "Caution Zone Tasks“\a • Interview Employee‟s for suggestions \A – Introduction to Ergonomics Guidelines for Veterinary Practice(Approved by the AVMA Executive Board May 2003) Injury Prevention JSA Example