OSHA Training for School Personnel

Introduction

Occupational Safety and Health AdministrationFederal program, Originated in 1970

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What is OSHA and why are we here?

OSHA

Responsibilityof Employer

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Have a plan!

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Responsibilityof Employees

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has the right to:

An Employee

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Employers with more than 25 employees must establish a joint labor-management safety committee

• A Facility Hazard Communication designee should be named

Overview• Blood Borne Pathogens & Universal

Precautions• Other Infectious Disease• Chemical Hazards• Environmental Hazards• Ergonomics• Reporting

BLOOD BORNE PATHOGENS AND UNIVERSAL PRECAUTIONS

Important resource See: www.hennepin.us/childcaremanual

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• Micro-organisms that are present in human blood and can cause disease.

• These pathogens include but are not limited to Hepatitis B (HBV), Hepatitis C (HCV), and Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV).

Transmission• Blood Borne Pathogens are transmitted

through contact with infectious body fluids. • Body fluids include: blood, urine, feces, and

vomit.

Blood Borne Pathogens

Universal Precautions:Barriers for Infection Control

Universal or Standard Precautions

An approach to infection control where human blood and certain body fluids are treated as if infectious for HIV, HBV, HCV and other blood borne pathogens.

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Barriers and Infection Control

Personal Protective EquipmentGlovesCleaning the areaDiscarding contaminated itemsOther barriers (mask, clothing, glasses)

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OTHER INFECTIOUS DISEASE

Important resource See: www.hennepin.us/childcaremanual

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Should be reviewed by the employee

Adult Immunizations

• Hepatitis B• Varicella (Chicken pox)• Tetanus, Pertussis (Tdap)• Influenza (Flu) - annually

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InhalationIngestionContact with or

through skinAbsorption or

penetration

Routes of Entry

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The single most important measure to reduce the risk of transmitting organisms!

Hand Washing

• If hand washing is not possible, the use of hand sanitizers is acceptable on a temporary basis.

• The CDC recommends alcohol-based hand sanitizers as the most effective agents for reducing the amount of bacteria on the hands.

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Influenza

Cleaning / Disinfecting / Sanitizing

See: www.hennepin.us/childcaremanual

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• Definitions• Mechanical/Chemical • Reducing Germs vs. Eliminating Germs

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What to Clean?

Sanitizing

• Bleach

• Quaternary Ammonia Products (QUATS)

CHEMICAL HAZARDS

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• Spills• Wrong Labels• Fumes• Follow MSDS/SDS for first aid

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When are you in danger from chemicals at school?

Use ALL your senses to detect hazards!

Be Sure to Check Labels

Hazard CommunicationSafety Data Sheets (SDS)

(Formerly MSDS or Material Safety Data Sheets)

Include:Cleaning ChemicalsBleach Office supplies (e.g.

toner for copier-usually self contained)

Storage items in the classroom, janitor closet, kitchen

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Chemical Hazards

ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS

Environmental Hazards

Heat• Protecting students and staff from Heat StressCold• Protecting from

hypothermia and frostbite

Other Safety AreasFire preventionStairs (especially with long skirts, carrying items)Wet floors from cleaning or spillsHot coffee Electrical cordsPaper cutsIndoor air quality

Proper ventilation with chemical, use especially for Asthma and Allergy sensitivities

Restrict use of fragranceNoise - ear buds use

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Safety Level of Noise in Classroom, Gym and School Environment

• dB (decibel) measures the sound level or loudness of an object or background noise.

• Teach your students about the damage they can do to their hearing with “ear buds” and loud music environments.

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ERGONOMICS AND PERSONAL MEASURES

Ergonomics

Lifting techniques

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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Neck Pain Eye Strain

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Ergonomics ComputersLaptops Desk

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BOTTOM LINE- Protect yourself

Personal SafetyBe aware of your surroundings Have keys in your handEvaluate the need for a purseCarry a flashlight at nightIf you feel threatened keep a clear head and decide on an action planIf threat is imminent, yell or call police

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Healthy Lifestyle

A healthy lifestyle strengthens your immune system to increase the ability to fight pathogens:

• Nutrition

• Stress regulation• Physical Activity• Sleep

EMERGENCY ACTION PLANS Injuries, Violence, Intruder, Evacuation, Pandemic

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Evacuation

Injury/Accident

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Discussion of the possible roles in first aid treatment for student or staff

Location of first aid materialsClassroomPlaygroundField trips

Location of /if AED in buildingWho is first aid & CPR trained?

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Student’s or Victim’s Role in Managing Care

Stay

Calm

Workplace Violence

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Planning for an Emergency

OSHA recommended First Aid supply list for employees

Drills practiced as legally requiredPolicy plans written and

communicated

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REPORTING

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Reporting Injury/Incident

• Documentation• Employee rights• http://workerscomphub.org/sites/defa

ult/files/resource-files/eeguide2wc.pdf

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Documentation

Confidentiality of all medical records and medical information must be maintained

Thank you

References: Federal OSHA web site, MN OSHA web site, Mayo Clinic, WebMD, Hennepin County Department of Health web site

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