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Custodial Risk
Prevention
By: Chaizong Lor, Safety Coordinator
Facilities Planning & Management
UW-Eau Claire
Risk Prevention
• Training Objectives:
Slips, Trips, & Falls
Safe Material Handling
And Snow Removal
Safe Chemical
Handling
Facilities Planning & Management
UW-Eau Claire
Risk Prevention
• Slips, Trips, and Falls
– Slip:
• Occurs when there is too little
friction or traction between the
footwear and the walking surface.
• Victim usually falls backward.
– Trip:
• Occurs when a person's foot contacts an object or
drops to a lower level unexpectedly and they are
thrown off balance.
• Victim usually falls forward.
• Foot hits obstruction and stops unexpectedly.
Facilities Planning & Management
UW-Eau Claire
Risk Prevention
• Slips, Trips, and Falls Cont.
– Fall:
• Occurs when a person does not notice
a hazard or does not respond quickly
enough after a hazard is noticed.
• Foot support fails and there is no
opportunity or insufficient time to
transfer support to another contact
point (foot support or hand support).
• Wet walking/Slippery floor surfaces.
– Oily, icy, snow, wet or dusty.
– Smooth, shiny tiles in a wet area.
Facilities Planning & Management
UW-Eau Claire
Risk Prevention
• Slips, Trips, and Falls Hazards Cont.
– Poor housekeeping:
• Spills not cleaned up immediately.
• Liquid and waste from machinery
leaking onto floors.
• Debris, materials, tools, etc. left in
aisles & other walking areas.
• Electrical or extension cords or objects
that are in the way of walking.
– Wearing shoes that are not appropriate to the job
activity, environment, or season.
Facilities Planning & Management
UW-Eau Claire
Risk Prevention
• Slips, Trips, and Falls Hazards Cont.
– Individual not aware of potential hazards in
the workplace:
• View obstructed due to carrying of objects.
• Inadequate storage areas.
• Passage or walkways being used for storage.
• Drawers not being closed.
• Unanchored rugs or mats.
• Frayed, wrinkled, or torn carpeting.
Facilities Planning & Management
UW-Eau Claire
Risk Prevention
• Slips, Trips, and Falls Hazards Cont.
– Condition of the floor surface represents
potential hazards:
• Uneven or damaged walking surfaces
• Holes in the ground.
• Poor lighting
• Poorly maintained floor:
– Cracked concrete or tiles.
• Loading docks and mezzanine
storage areas with no fall protection.
• Poor access to storage racking.
Facilities Planning & Management
UW-Eau Claire
Risk Prevention
• Slips, Trips, and Falls Prevention
– Take time and pay attention to
the surface you are walking on.
• Watch for loose boards or openings.
– Wear the correct shoes for the job activity.
– Clean up spills as soon as possible.
– Mark spills before
and during clean up.
Facilities Planning & Management
UW-Eau Claire
Risk Prevention
• Slips, Trips, and Falls Prevention Cont.
– Walk with the feet pointed
slightly outward for balance.
– Make wide turns at corners.
– Keep access routes clear.
– Provide good lighting.
– Clean and draw attention to
all spills immediately.
– Mop or sweep debris from floors.
Facilities Planning & Management
UW-Eau Claire
Risk Prevention
• Slips, Trips, and Falls Prevention Cont.
– Recognize uneven floors, holes or slopes.
– Be more cautions when using stairs with no
handrails.
– Watch where you are going.
– Always walk, do not run, in the workplace.
– Ensure the things you are carrying
and pushing do not block your view.
– Keep clear of obstructions.
Facilities Planning & Management
UW-Eau Claire
Risk Prevention
Safe Material Handling
Hug the
Load
4
Squat Get close Grip the
Down to the load Load
2 1 3
Slowly
Lift
5
Facilities Planning & Management
UW-Eau Claire
Risk Prevention
Get close
to the load • Safe Material Handling Cont.
1
– Get as close to the load as possible with
your feet wide apart about shoulder
width, with one foot slightly in front of
the other for balance.
• Test the object’s weight before lifting it.
• Ask for assistance from a co-worker when
appropriate.
• Have the object close to the body to reduce
force on the low back.
• Avoid rapid, jerky movements.
Facilities Planning & Management
UW-Eau Claire
Risk Prevention
Squat
Down • Safe Material Handling Cont.
2
– Keep yourself in an upright position
while squatting to pick up.
– Squat by bending the knees and hips.
– Keep the three Curves of the Back
properly aligned:
• Ears, Shoulders, and Hips are in a
straight line.
Facilities Planning & Management
UW-Eau Claire
Risk Prevention
Grip the
Load
• Safe Material Handling Cont.
3 – Tightening the stomach helps support
the spine.
– Do not hold your breath while
tightening the muscles.
– Get a firm grasp of the object before
beginning the lift.
• Use both hands.
• Use whole hand, not just fingers.
• Use gloves as needed to prevent
“pinched” grips or to protect the hands
during lift.
Facilities Planning & Management
UW-Eau Claire
Risk Prevention
Hug the
Load • Safe Material Handling Cont.
4 – Legs are the strongest muscles in the
body – so use them.
– Avoid back flexion.
– Hold objects close to body.
– Slide the object from the knee on the
ground to mid-thigh.
– Keep the head forward.
– Hug the object to your
stomach & chest.
Facilities Planning & Management
UW-Eau Claire
Risk Prevention
Slowly
Lift • Safe Material Handling Cont.
5 – Lift with the legs to allow the body’s powerful
leg muscles to do the work.
– Flex the knees and hips, not the back.
– Avoid bending & twisting at the waist.
– Try to keep the back “straight” during the lift.
– Do not look down at the object during lift.
– Look up to help “straighten” the position of
the back for a safer lift.
– Never Bend, Lift, and Twist at the same time.
Facilities Planning & Management
UW-Eau Claire
Risk Prevention
• Safe Material Handling Tips:
– Push rather than pull.
– Keep a good grip.
– Maintain clear vision between
the object and your destination.
– When lowering an object, try and keep the
natural curve of your back.
– Place the load on the surface and
push it back.
Facilities Planning & Management
UW-Eau Claire
Snow Removal
• Shoveling – make sure you have a good grip
the shovel with your hands about 12 inches or
more apart for greater stability and leverage.
• Pace yourself during snow removal
– Start out slowly and take breaks often
– DO NOT rush to clear all of the snow at once.
– Try pushing and lifting during large snowfalls
in small layers (i.e. shovel an inch or two, rest,
and repeat as necessary).
Facilities Planning & Management
UW-Eau Claire
Snow Removal
• Watch your footing
– Stand with your feet shoulder – width apart for
balance & keep the shovel close to your body.
– Avoid throwing snow too far when it is slippery.
• Push & use proper lifting techniques
– Push snow with a wide blade shovel.
– When you have to lift, half fill the shovel, bend
with knees, keep back straight and lift with legs.
– Walk to where you want to place the snow.
Facilities Planning & Management
UW-Eau Claire
Snow Removal
• Avoid awkward throwing postures
– DO NOT throw snow over your shoulder or to
the side.
– If you need to move the snow to one side,
reposition your feet to face the direction the
snow will be moved.
– Do not reach back to push snow (i.e. walking
backwards while pushing or lifting snow).
– Do not tossing, or throwing the load.
Facilities Planning & Management
UW-Eau Claire
Snow Removal
• Watch for ice
– Look out for ice patches and uneven surfaces under
the snow or on the ground that can cause you to slip
and fall (black ice).
– Take smaller steps in icy conditions.
– Wear boots that have slip-resistant soles.
Anti-slipping cleats or footwear could be used by
those who are prone to falling.
• Ask for help
– Ask someone to help you if shoveling snow is a
huge job.
Facilities Planning & Management
UW-Eau Claire
Risk Prevention
• Safe Chemical Handling
– Manufacturers must properly label Hazardous
Materials (HM) & provide Material Safety Data
Sheet (MSDS) for each chemical produced.
– Know and prepare for hazards in advance.
– Review Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS):
• Physical and Health Hazards
• Exposure signs and symptoms
• Protective measures
• Emergency procedures
Facilities Planning & Management
UW-Eau Claire
Risk Prevention
• Safe Chemical Handling Cont.
– Read the label on the product carefully before
using it.
– Pay particular attention to the "CAUTION"
"WARNING" or "DANGER" messages.
– Contact immediate supervisor if MSDS is
missing.
– Custodians should ALWAYS wear gloves and
goggles when diluting or pouring chemicals.
• Recommend adherence to FP&M PPE Policy.
Facilities Planning & Management
UW-Eau Claire
Risk Prevention
• Safe Chemical Handling Cont.
– Handle incompatible materials in
separate compartments to prevent mixing.
– Never mix incompatible materials in the same
collection containers.
– Avoid breathing vapors or dust from HM.
– Avoid contact with eyes and skin.
– Do not smoke, eat, or drink
where HM is used.
Facilities Planning & Management
UW-Eau Claire
Risk Prevention
• Safe Chemicals Handling Cont.
– Keep containers closed unless you are
working with container.
• Do not store waste containers open with funnels in
opening.
• Do not evaporate solvents as a means of disposal.
– Ensure all containers are labeled.
• No abbreviations or formulas.
Facilities Planning & Management
UW-Eau Claire
Risk Prevention
• Safe Chemicals Handling Cont.
– Container must have a label giving:
• Identity of the hazardous chemical.
• Appropriate hazard warning(s)
to include target organ.
– A label is not required for
portable container used to
transfer hazardous
chemicals for immediate use.
Facilities Planning & Management
UW-Eau Claire
Risk Prevention
• Safe Chemical Handling Cont.
– Employees should evaluate products:
• Dilute the product correctly.
• Make sure concentration is not too strong.
• Apply or use the product correctly
as recommended by the MSDS.
• Make sure gloves are in good
condition for use.
• Practice good hand washing and
hygiene.
Facilities Planning & Management
UW-Eau Claire
Risk Prevention
• Prevent Chemical Spills:
– Practice good housekeeping.
• Clutter increases spills and accidents.
– Keep work areas neat and clean.
– Put all tools, equipment and materials away
when not in use.
– Work carefully to avoid accidents.
– Do not put containers of liquids where they
might be knocked over.
Facilities Planning & Management
UW-Eau Claire
Risk Prevention
• Prevent Chemical Spills Cont.
– Cover drains in work area to stop spills from
entering.
– Use drip pans underneath work areas to catch
spills.
– Use drip pans every time spills are possible.
– Drain wet parts on drip pans or racks.
Facilities Planning & Management
UW-Eau Claire
Risk Prevention
• Prevent Chemicals Spill Cont.
– To clean up a simple spill:
• Notify your fellow workers and supervisor.
• Control Access to the area, prevent contact or
spread of spill.
• Call The Office of Loss Prevention and Safety at
(715)836-3999 for advice and to report as soon as
possible.
Facilities Planning & Management
UW-Eau Claire
Risk Prevention
• Summary:
– Always use common sense.
– If something looks dangerous, it probably is.
– Ask for help when you are uncertain about a
chemical.
– Evacuate the area if the chemical spill poses
a health risk.
– Ask for help with a lift if it is too heavy for
one person.
Facilities Planning & Management
UW-Eau Claire
Risk Prevention
Facilities Planning & Management
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