ucop february 2009 safety meeting ucop 2008 injuries – corrective measures
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UCOP February 2009 Safety MeetingUCOP February 2009 Safety Meeting
UCOP 2008 Injuries – UCOP 2008 Injuries – Corrective MeasuresCorrective Measures
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2008 UCOP Injuries2008 UCOP Injuries 27 Recordable Injuries in 200827 Recordable Injuries in 2008
– 27% Reduction From 200727% Reduction From 2007– 45% Reduction from 200645% Reduction from 2006
Injury LocationsInjury LocationsKaiser - 6 CEB - 3Kaiser - 6 CEB - 3
UC Press – 5 On Travel Status - 2UC Press – 5 On Travel Status - 2
Franklin St. – 5 Broadway - 1 Franklin St. – 5 Broadway - 1
Goleta – 4 UC Washington DC - 1Goleta – 4 UC Washington DC - 1
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UCOP Job-Related InjuriesUCOP Job-Related Injuries2003 to 20082003 to 2008
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2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008
UCOPInjuries
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Types of Injuries in 2008Types of Injuries in 2008 12 Repetitive Stress Injuries (RSI)12 Repetitive Stress Injuries (RSI)
– 20% Reduction from 200720% Reduction from 2007 7 Lifting/Material Handling7 Lifting/Material Handling
– 14% Increase from 200714% Increase from 2007 4 Slips, Trips, and Falls4 Slips, Trips, and Falls
– 43% Reduction from 200743% Reduction from 2007 2 Hit By an Object2 Hit By an Object 2 Vehicle Accidents2 Vehicle Accidents
Focus on the Top 3 Types of InjuriesFocus on the Top 3 Types of Injuries
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Repetitive Stress Injury Prevention Repetitive Stress Injury Prevention Remedy Interactive ProgramRemedy Interactive Program
– Complete the Online Training ProgramComplete the Online Training ProgramNeed a New Invitation? – Go to the UCOP Be Need a New Invitation? – Go to the UCOP Be
Smart About Safety Webpage & Request an Smart About Safety Webpage & Request an Invitation Invitation
– Recently Moved-Retake the Online ProgramRecently Moved-Retake the Online ProgramEnsure Workstation is Properly Set-UpEnsure Workstation is Properly Set-Up
– Implement Program Recommendations in a Implement Program Recommendations in a Timely MannerTimely MannerSupervisors are Responsible to Ensure Supervisors are Responsible to Ensure
Recommendations are ImplementedRecommendations are Implemented
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Workstation RSI PreventionWorkstation RSI Prevention
Workstation Ergonomic Workstation Ergonomic EvaluationEvaluation– Recommend Ergonomic Recommend Ergonomic
Furniture/EquipmentFurniture/EquipmentMatching Furniture/Equipment Matching Furniture/Equipment
FundFund
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User – Friendly WorkstationUser – Friendly Workstation Adjustable Chair Adjustable Chair Adjustable KeyboardAdjustable Keyboard Monitor Height Monitor Height
– Top of Monitor Slightly Top of Monitor Slightly Below Eye LevelBelow Eye Level
– Lower for Bifocal Lower for Bifocal WearersWearers
Monitor Depth–Should Monitor Depth–Should Not Lean ForwardNot Lean Forward
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Workstation RSI PreventionWorkstation RSI Prevention
Rotate Job Tasks Rotate Job Tasks – Changes Your PostureChanges Your Posture– Micro-Breaks from Repetitive ActivitiesMicro-Breaks from Repetitive Activities
Stretching ExercisesStretching Exercises– Pre-Work Stretching Activities Pre-Work Stretching Activities – 3 to 5 Minute Stretch Breaks Every Hour3 to 5 Minute Stretch Breaks Every Hour
Muscle Stretches and Vision StretchesMuscle Stretches and Vision StretchesGet Away From the Computer – Do Not “Surf Get Away From the Computer – Do Not “Surf
the Internet” or Play Computer Games During the Internet” or Play Computer Games During the Breaksthe Breaks
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LiftingLiftingStretches Prior to LiftingStretches Prior to LiftingLift with Legs, Not the BackLift with Legs, Not the BackAvoid Twisting While LiftingAvoid Twisting While Lifting
– Bulging or Herniated DiscBulging or Herniated DiscAsk for AssistanceAsk for AssistanceUse a Cart or DollyUse a Cart or Dolly If You Start Leaning Back:If You Start Leaning Back:
– Load is Too Heavy – Request Load is Too Heavy – Request AssistanceAssistance
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Lifting – Water BottlesLifting – Water Bottles
1 to 2 Water Bottle-Related 1 to 2 Water Bottle-Related Injuries Every Year at UCOPInjuries Every Year at UCOP
AlternativesAlternatives– Use Smaller Size Water BottleUse Smaller Size Water Bottle
5 Gallon Water Bottle – 45 Pounds5 Gallon Water Bottle – 45 Pounds3 Gallon Water Bottle – 25 Pounds3 Gallon Water Bottle – 25 Pounds
– Use the Piped Water/Filter SystemUse the Piped Water/Filter SystemEliminate Lifting HazardEliminate Lifting HazardEliminate Spillage of Water on the Floor Eliminate Spillage of Water on the Floor
– 1 Water Slipping Incident Occurred at UCOP 1 Water Slipping Incident Occurred at UCOP in 2008in 2008
If Must Change Bottles – Ask for HelpIf Must Change Bottles – Ask for Help
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Lifting LuggageLifting Luggage Avoid ReachingAvoid Reaching
– Back in “Extended” Position Increases Back in “Extended” Position Increases the Risk for Back Injuriesthe Risk for Back Injuries
Keep the Back Straight Retrieving Keep the Back Straight Retrieving Luggage (Golfer’s Lift)Luggage (Golfer’s Lift)– One Foot Planted & Lift the Other Foot One Foot Planted & Lift the Other Foot
Smaller, Lighter LoadsSmaller, Lighter Loads Luggage/Bags with WheelsLuggage/Bags with Wheels
– Place Heavy Files in Bags with WheelsPlace Heavy Files in Bags with Wheels
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Slips, Trips, and FallsSlips, Trips, and Falls
Footwear on Wet & Slippery SurfacesFootwear on Wet & Slippery Surfaces– Ideal Footwear – Soft Rubber Soles & Ideal Footwear – Soft Rubber Soles &
Heels with Rubber CleatsHeels with Rubber Cleats– Poor Choice - High Heels or Shoes with Poor Choice - High Heels or Shoes with
Hard, Smooth-Surfaced SolesHard, Smooth-Surfaced Soles Watch Your Steps, Especially:Watch Your Steps, Especially:
– Stairs, Elevated Surfaces, Polished Stairs, Elevated Surfaces, Polished Marble Floors, Stepping onto Rugs, & the Marble Floors, Stepping onto Rugs, & the Elevator Gap (High Heels) Elevator Gap (High Heels)
Carpet Threads Which Come Loose – Create Carpet Threads Which Come Loose – Create a Tripping Hazarda Tripping Hazard
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Behaviors That Lead to Behaviors That Lead to Slips, Trips, and FallsSlips, Trips, and Falls
Walking Too Fast or RunningWalking Too Fast or Running Distractions - Not Watching Where Distractions - Not Watching Where
One is GoingOne is Going Carrying Materials which Obstruct Carrying Materials which Obstruct
Your ViewYour View Failure to Use Handrails on StairsFailure to Use Handrails on Stairs