physics department all hands meeting safety issues ron gill january 24, 2008
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Physics Department All Hands Meeting
Safety IssuesRon Gill
January 24, 2008
Building Emergencies & Evacuations When You Hear a Building Alarm
• ALWAYS evacuate the building• Leave by the Nearest Safe Exit• Go to the outdoor assembly area (Lawn by main entrance)
If You are Informed of an Alarm• See above
The Building Manager is the LEC• Local Emergency Coordinator – Sal Marino• Alternates: Ron Gill, Mike Zarcone
Information is Posted• In hallways• On our web sites
Walking Injuries Lost Time Injury Due to Broken Ankle
• Lost balance and fell• Contributing factors: surface conditions & footwear
Surface Conditions• Be aware of where you are walking
- Familiar path• Slippery or uneven surfaces
- Weather conditions- Unfamiliar path
Footwear• Suitable for conditions• Suitable for amount and places you will walk
Carrying Objects – Weight and Bulk• Reduces balance, changes center of gravity• Block view of where you are stepping
Injuries Lab-wideBNL Injuries FY03 - Present
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2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008
Fiscal Year
# o
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Non-recordable
Recordable
Averages:Recordable = 44.2 7.5Non-recordable = 66.6 7.2Total = 110.8 14.1
Injury Statistics
Physics Department Injuries
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7
2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008
Fiscal Year
Non-recordable
Recordable
Averages:Recordable = 1.8 ± 0.7Non-recordable = 2.2 ± 1.2Total = 4.0 ± 1.1
Injury Reduction – Zero Injuries BNL, DOE and Physics Department Goal Who is Responsible for Reducing Injuries?
• Each of us – our own personal safety• All of us – look out for conditions that may impact others
Largest Contributing Factor to Injuries?• Belief that you can’t or won’t be hurt
What Can You Do?• Before each activity, ask yourself
- What personal protective equipment (PPE) should I use?- What is the worst thing that can go wrong?- What is the most likely injury while doing this job?- What have I done to prevent the above from happening?
- Proper PPE? Following procedures? Attitude/alertness?- Is there a better or safer way to do this?
- If there is tell someone – feedback!