SAFETY AND RISK MANAGEMENT

GLOBAL SECURITY’S TRAVEL TIPS

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EWB-USA Travel Safety Procedures

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EWB-USA Travel Safety Procedures
Updated November 2009

The health and safety of our members is a fundamental value of Engineers Without Borders – USA. EWB-USA believes that consistent monitoring of travel conditions is a key component to ensuring the safety of EWB-USA members due to the inherently dynamic environments of developing countries. In response to these concerns, EWB-USA has developed procedures to obtain up to date news and information from around the world and then to create a methodology by which we approve new EWB-USA programs and approve travel by EWB-USA chapters.

EWB-USA receives travel and safety advice through two primary conduits:

International SOS (ISOS)
http://internationalsos.com/en/
EWB-USA member login: 11BCPA000270

EWB-USA subscribes to an assistance policy provided by International SOS (ISOS), an organization that provides assistance to travelers in emergency situations whether they are medical, political or other safety issues. Through its subscription, EWB-USA and its members have access to timely information and 24/7 security advice to help ensure travel safety.

All members of EWB-USA should be aware of the services provided by ISOS. EWB-USA encourages all traveling members to call the hotline for an update closer to their departure date. EWB-USA project managers review the security alerts on the ISOS website prior to trip approval.

***PLEASE SEE PAGE 4 FOR ISOS TRAVEL RISK DEFINITIONS***

U.S. Department of State & the Overseas Security Advisory Council (OSAC)
http://www.state.gov/travel/
http://www.osac.gov/

The Overseas Security Advisory Council (OSAC) is a Federal Advisory Committee associated with the U.S. Department of State, whose charter is to “promote security cooperation between American business and private sector interests worldwide and the U.S. Department of State.” EWB-USA’s Project Coordinator receives daily newsletters from OSAC with a summary of global security news and reports gathered and reported by the OSAC Regional Coordinators. The content of the newsletters include Travel Warnings, Travel Alerts, and Warden Messages issued by the US Department of State. The Project Coordinator monitors the newsletter to stay abreast of changing security environments in the countries where EWB-USA operates.

***PLEASE SEE PAGE 5 FOR DEPARTMENT OF STATE TRAVEL WARNING AND TRAVEL ALERT DEFINITIONS***

Safety and Security of EWB-USA Members

In addition to obtaining and disseminating information concerning travel safety and security, EWB-USA has developed a series of procedures by which it will approve new EWB-USA programs, as well as restrict and allow travel, based on information from International SOS, OSAC, or other sources. The following is the procedure by which this occurs:

1. During every 501 - New Program Application review and during every travel review, EWB-USA will consult the International SOS (ISOS) Travel Security Advice and Country Risk Guide, as well as the U.S. Department of State/OSAC before approving a program or awarding travel approval to chapters. If any of the following situations arise, EWB-USA will handle them as follows:

• EWB-USA will not approve new programs or allow travel to any country or areas within a country rated at “Extreme Risk” by the ISOS Country Risk Guide.

• EWB-USA will not approve new programs or allow travel to any country rated at “High Risk” by the ISOS Country Risk Guide.

• Travel to areas within a country rated at “High Risk” by the ISOS Country Risk Guide and/or have a U.S. Department of State “Travel Alert” issued through OSAC will only be considered if the chapter can, at a minimum, demonstrate to the satisfaction of EWB-USA:
1. That the chapter will not be spending time in high risk regions;
2. How the chapter will adhere to International SOS Travel Security Advice;
3. The precautions that will be taken by the chapter to mitigate risk; and
4. How safe travel to, from, and within specified location(s) will be provided for chapter members.

• Travel to countries or areas within a country which have a U.S. Department of State “Travel Warning” issued, through OSAC, will be considered on a case by case basis and, at a minimum, must demonstrate the same criteria as stated above to the satisfaction of EWB-USA.

The chapter shall provide this information within the “Travel Safety” section of the 521 – Pre-Assessment Report; 525 – Pre-Implementation Report; or 525B – Pre-Implementation Report (Short Form).

• EWB-USA may pull all programs from an entire country if the ISOS Country Risk Rating changes from a Low or Medium Risk level to a High or Extremely High Risk level..

• No new program applications for Haiti will be accepted. Upon careful review of the travel safety plan, chapters with current programs in Haiti may be approved for travel.

2. In addition to the ISOS and Department of State travel security assessments, during every travel review, EWB-USA will also utilize other sources of travel safety information. If any of the following situations arise, EWB-USA will handle them as follows:

• EWB-USA will not allow travel to a country if UN Peace Keepers are in-country due to a threat of violence.

• EWB-USA will not allow travel to a country if major airlines have pulled their travel operations due to security reasons.

• EWB-USA will not allow travel to any country which has no diplomatic or consular ties with the United States. As of November, 2009, this includes: Iran, Cuba, and North Korea.

• EWB-USA will not allow travel by a student chapter if its University/College provides an objection to their traveling. In accordance with the Student Chapter Agreements, all student chapters are also obligated to adhere to and satisfy the requirements of their university.

• Travel restrictions will be considered on a case by case basis to countries where the U.S. Peace Corps has pulled out or has been suspended due to security reasons.

If EWB-USA determines it is necessary to put travel to a country on hold, within one business day, the Chapter Relations Manager will notify all chapters that travel to this country has been put on hold. EWB-USA will provide support to the chapters relative to this decision, such as liaise with the local community/NGO, sponsors, etc. Travel to the country will remain on hold until the security environment has improved to a standard deemed appropriate by the US Department of State and International SOS and EWB-USA has notified the chapter that travel may be resumed.

All EWB-USA chapters and members are highly encouraged to utilize the services of International SOS and to consult the different websites as they research their countries and the travel requirements. If assistance is needed to find these sources, each chapter should consult the EWB-USA website at www.ewb-usa.org or contact their Chapter Relations Manager.

International SOS Risk Definitions

Travel Risk Definitions
The travel security rating evaluates the threat posed to travelers and expatriates by political violence (including terrorism, insurgency, politically motivated unrest and war), social unrest (including sectarian, communal and ethnic violence) as well as violent and petty crime. Other factors, such as the robustness of the transport infrastructure, the state of industrial relations, the effectiveness of the security and emergency services and the country’s susceptibility to natural disasters are also considered where they are of sufficient magnitude to impact the overall risk environment for personnel. However, not all of these issues must be present for a country to warrant a particular risk rating.

Ratings for countries and territories (hereafter known as country risk ratings) are, by nature, broad and cannot adequately describe nationwide conditions in even the smallest of countries. The country rating provides a consolidated overview and point of comparison between countries to assist travelers, expatriates and their managers in their decision-making process regarding secure travel.

In order to provide further clarity, the country risk rating includes an exception statement that highlights regions or cities that constitute a higher or lower level of risk. This is reinforced by nuanced risk mapping that indicates areas of risk variation within countries.

Extreme travel risk
Countries or areas rated at EXTREME RISK may be in a state of war, failed states or states in which the government has lost control of significant portions of the country. Government control and law and order may be minimal or non-existent. There is a serious threat of violent targeted attacks against travelers and expatriates by terrorists, insurgents, sectarian, criminal or other extremist groups. Government and transport services are typically severely degraded or non-existent. Foreigners are likely to have no access to significant parts of the country. Armed escort and stringent preventive security precautions are essential and may not be sufficient to prevent serious injury, kidnap or loss of life.

High travel risk
Countries or areas rated at HIGH RISK have regular periods of political instability and associated problems of poor governance, including high levels of corruption and failed or failing institutions. Protests are frequently violent and may target or disrupt foreigners. There may be a high level of incidental risk to travelers and expatriates from terrorism or insurgency. Communal, sectarian or racial violence is common and foreigners may be directly targeted. Violent crime rates are typically high and scams targeting foreigners are common and often have police complicity. Infrastructure and internal security and emergency services are poor and there may be regular abuses of due legal process. Certain parts of the country are inaccessible or off-limits to the traveler. There is a persistent risk to the traveler and expatriate and employment of security precautions is required to ensure personal protection.

Medium travel risk
Countries or areas rated at MEDIUM RISK may experience periodic political unrest, violent protests or insurgency. The country or area is prone to sporadic acts of terrorism and there may be terrorist organizations with significant operational capacities. Travelers and expatriates may face a risk from communal, sectarian or racial violence. Violent crime rates are likely to impact on foreigners as well as the local population. There are infrastructural weaknesses and inadequacies in the security and emergency services. Industrial action is not uncommon and can impact upon the traveler and expatriate. Transport services are likely to be subject to periodic disruption and safety records are inconsistent. Increased vigilance is warranted for travel or expatriation.

Low travel risk
Countries or areas classified at LOW RISK are on the whole secure and the authorities maintain adequate security and emergency services and sound infrastructure. These countries or areas have low violent crime rates and are generally free of racial, sectarian or political violence or civil unrest. Terrorist organizations have only limited operational capabilities and acts of terrorism are extremely rare. Industrial action and transport disruption are typically infrequent and the government has the capacity to minimize the effect on travelers and expatriates. Travelers and expatriates face few problems and are unlikely to be directly targeted or severely disrupted. Commonsense precautions help minimize associated risks.

U.S. Department of State Definitions

Travel Alerts are issued to disseminate information about short-term conditions, generally within a particular country, that pose imminent risks to the security of U.S. citizens. Natural disasters, terrorist attacks, coups, anniversaries of terrorist events, election-related demonstrations or violence, and high-profile events such as international conferences or regional sports events are examples of conditions that might generate a Travel Alert.

Travel Warnings are issued to describe long-term, protracted conditions that make a country dangerous or unstable. A Travel Warning is also issued when the U.S. Government's ability to assist American citizens is constrained due to the closure of an embassy or consulate or because of a drawdown of its staff.

Safety Traveling

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In light of recent reports of violence in parts of Mexico, we would like to remind American citizens of some steps for personal security you may want to take. We all need to be careful in dangerous urban environments and when traveling the highways.

SECURITY HINTS

· Schedule that are the most predictable leave you the most vulnerable. Be unpredictable

When possible in both your work and your social schedules.

· Be wary of diversions.

· If you are being followed or harassed by another driver, try to find the nearest police station, hotel, or other public facility to call the police. Never lead the person back to your home or stop and get out.

· Whenever possible, do not have a set day for shopping, errands and personal needs.

· Never give out your personal information such as family members and household staff names, addresses and telephone numbers in an open setting.

PERSONAL SECURITY WHILE SHOPPING

· Stay alert and be aware of what’s going on around you.

· Park in a well-lighted space, as close to the store entrance as possible and away from dumpsters, bushes, or large vehicles. Be sure to lock your doors, close windows, and hide shopping bags and gifts in the trunk. They’ll be safer there than in your car.

· Never leave your car unoccupied with the motor running or with children inside. A car can be stolen in seconds.

· A voids carrying large amounts of cash; pay with a credit card whenever possible (but make sure you watch the person handling your credit card. Don’t let them walk away with your card and make sure they only swipe it once in front of you). Make a mental note or write it down so you will know.

· If you need to use an ATM, use one inside the mall or some other well-lit, populated area.

· Be aware of your surroundings as you come and go from your car. Have your keys out and in your hands so you don’t have to fumble to find them in the parking lot. Don’t be shy about asking mall or store security personnel for an escort.

· Also, have a family “code word” in case you get separated. This word can be given to security staff so that your child can discern friend from foe.

RESIDENTIAL SECURITY HINTS

· All entrance, including services doors and gates, should have top quality locks-preferably deadbolts.

· Don’t leave any keys “hidden” outside your home. Leave an extra key locked in a safe in your office.

· If you are not expecting any deliveries or workmen, do not open your doors for them.

· Keep at least one good fire extinguisher on each floor. This is especially important in the kitchen. Show family members and domestic help how to use an extinguisher.

· Keep flashlights in several areas within the house. Check the batteries often.

· Keep shrubbery and bushes trimmed and low – do not obscure windows and doors.

PERSONAL SECURITY WHILE TRAVELING

· Remember that when traveling you are most vulnerable to attack. Take special care and remain aware of your surroundings at all times. Don’t drink to the point of intoxication – especially where you would not be able to defend yourself or not be aware of your surroundings.

· Keep the majority of your funds in traveler’s checks and hidden. For your visitors it is recommended that they make copy of their passport to carry and keep the original in your home/office. The use of a money clip is recommended. If you are robbed, you may lose the money in the clip but will retain important credit cards and documents (make copies and store them).

· Consider the use of a fanny or waist pack, worn with the pack in front. These are much safer than carrying a handbag and are more difficult for pickpockets to steal from.

· Be cognizant of local customs, laws and regulations.

· If stopped by a police officer or someone claiming to be a law enforcement officer, ask for credentials and try to write down a name and badge number for future reference.

· Obtain and carry with you the telephone numbers of the local police and the nearest U.S. Mission. (Note: In Hermosillo, the U.S. Consulate switchboard number is: 662-289-35-00). For your guests, pass on the phone numbers for you and the U.S. Consulate. If you have a cell phone that you don’t use often, perhaps they can carry it for the time that they are visiting for use in case of emergency.

CARJACKING PREVENTION TIPS

· When you are out in public, be aware of your surroundings.

· When driving in potentially risky areas, don’t allow yourself to be pinned in. Always leave enough space to pull away quickly.

· Don’t be distracted by talking on the cell phone, eating, etc. Losing your focus on the road and/or your surroundings could make you an easy target.

· If you see a suspicious person, do not attempt to get into your car but quickly walk to the nearest public place and call for help.

· Don’t make yourself an even more attractive target by leaving your purse or other valuables in plain view.

· Avoid parking in unsecured areas and places that will be unlit at night.

· Always be prepared to take evasive actions. Play the “what if game” and think of what evasive action you would take if a person next to you suddenly brandished a gun.

· Always keep your car well maintained and make sure you have plenty of gas. You don’t -want to become stranded in a dark, unfamiliar or questionable area.

· If you are forced to pull over due to mechanical problems, be wary of people who stop and offer help.

· Never roll down your windows to answer questions. This could be a pretext for a gunman to take your vehicle.

IF YOU ARE A VICTIM

· Don’t resist. Comply with the criminal’s demands. Don’t be a hero, your family wants you home.

· Be a good witness.

As always, if you or a family member have any security related questions and/or concerns, you are welcome to contact the U.S. Consulate at 662-289-3500.

Up-to-dated information on security can also be obtained by calling 1-888-407-4747 toll free in the U.S., or, callers outside the U.S. and Canada, a regular tool line at 1-202-501-4444. These numbers are available from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Easter Time, Monday through Friday (except U.S. federal holidays).

Additionally, remember to carry the contact information for the U.S. Consulate General Hermosillo, which is located at Calle Monterrey 141 Poniente, Col. Esqueda, Hermosillo, Sonora, and C.P. 83260. Phone: 52-662-289-3500. Hours M-F, 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Safety Travel for your Children

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"Safe Travel for All Children: Transporting Children with Special Health Care Needs" is designed to serve as an enrichment training for child passenger safety technicians who are interested in learning more about special needs transportation. The 2 ½ day training combines classroom lectures and discussions with hands-on exercises including interactions with families. Participants will be introduced to medical conditions that can affect restraint selection and have the opportunity to investigate and install specialized restraint systems. The training includes a written exam and proficiency check-offs that evaluate the student's ability to assess appropriate restraints and to demonstrate proper use and installation.

RF Microwave Safety Guide

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Compressed Gas Cylinder Safety

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FOOD SAFETY / FOOD DEFENSE RESPONSE PLAN

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Radiation Safety Training for Custodial Personnel

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Course Objective: Upon completion of this course, the participant will have an introductory knowledge of the health-risks associated with radiation, procedures to maintain ALARA exposure, purposes and functions of warning signs and devices, observation of NRC Form 3 material, areas where radionuclides are used at ISU, obligation to report unsafe conditions to the RSO, emergency procedures, and the worker’s right to be informed of occupational radiation exposure.

Health Risks Associated with Exposure to Radiation or Radioactive Materials
Radiation is the transfer of energy through space. This implies that there exists a space around any radiation emitter that is full of energy. This energy may be hazardous to your health. The degree of the hazard depends upon the type and quantity of radiation.
• Chronic radiation exposure involves low levels of ionizing radiation over a long period of time. Among the possible effects of chronic exposure are the increased risk of developing cancer and cataracts. Also, research indicates possible genetic effects in humans from radiation damage to sperm and egg cells. Genetic damage may result in birth defects; furthermore, an exposed worker’s genetic effects may be passed along to future generations.
• Acute radiation exposure is the result of a large dose in a short period of time. An acute exposure, where recovery is probable, includes the following possible effects: lowering of the white blood cell count, nausea, bacterial infections, vomiting, loss of appetite, reddening of the skin, diarrhea, fatigue, hair loss, and possible sterility. In a more severe exposure, the victim may suffer fever, abdominal pains, explosive diarrhea, internal bleeding, infection, shock, convulsions, coma, and ultimately death.

-Any type of radiation that is used on the ISU campus that is strong enough to cause this type of exposure is kept inaccessible and is always in a well-marked area.

Procedures to Maintain Exposure As Low As Reasonably Achievable (ALARA)
ALARA is an acronym that stands for the concept of reducing both internal and external exposure to ionizing radiation to a level that is As Low As Reasonably Achievable. The ALARA concept requires that tasks to be performed in a restricted area must be reviewed to ensure that all pertinent controls are applied. This concept is integrated into all site activities involving radioactive materials and is the responsibility of all individuals involved.
Time: The less time spent exposed to a radioactive source, the less exposure there is. Keep in mind that exposures to radiation are additive in their effect.
• Preplan the task.
• Use only the number of people required for the job.
• Have all the necessary tools prior to entering the area.
• Work efficiently but swiftly.
• Do the job right the first time.
• Perform as much work outside the area as possible.
Distance: The farther away from the source the smaller the amount of exposure. Staying away from a radiation source, even a few feet, will greatly reduce worker exposure.
• Be familiar with radiological conditions in the area.
• During work delays, move to lower dose rate areas.
Shielding: Shielding places protective materials between the worker and the source; for example: walls, barriers, or protective clothing.

Warning Signs and Protective Devices Employed at ISU
Many warning signs and protective devices are employed at ISU to reduce exposure to radiation or radioactive materials.
Radioactive materials are kept in an inaccessible area in containers designed for proper shielding.
Signage:

Radiation Symbol
• Yellow and magenta/black tape on the floors. This marks off the area where radiation exposure is likely to occur.
• Yellow and magenta/black rope. This is used to restrain people from entering a radiation area.
• Most importantly locks…if an area, room, or container is locked there is a reason for it!

Observation of Nuclear Regulatory Commission Regulations for the Protection of Personnel from Exposure to Radiation or Radioactive Materials (NRC Form 3 material)
This material comes in the form of a poster that is posted at the entry of every radiation area. It discusses the NRC, responsibilities of employers, inspections, discrimination, and scope of NRC’s power.

Areas Where Radionuclides are Used at ISU
Radionuclides are most commonly used in the following buildings: Gale Life Sciences, Lillibridge Engineering, Physical Sciences (Chemistry), Leonard Hall, Physical Sciences (Garrison Hall), Student Health, Roy F. Christiansen, and at the Idaho Accelerator Center.

Obligation to Report Unsafe Conditions to the Radiation Safety Office and/or Applicable Authorities
The Radiation Safety Officer (RSO) is the individual appointed by the Vice President for Academic Affairs and approved by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to administer the radiation protection program and to provide technical guidance to the Radiation Safety Committee and to radiation users. The RSO is responsible for investigating spills, losses, thefts, unauthorized receipts, uses, transfers, disposals, and other deviations from approved radiation safety practice and implement corrective actions as necessary. The RSO reports to the Vice President for Academic Affairs on administrative matters and to the Radiation Safety Committee on technical matters. The RSO receives direction from the RSC with regard to policy and provides technical advice to the Committee, radiation users, and the administration. The current RSO is Dr. Tom Gesell. Your obligation to report unsafe conditions to the RSO and/or applicable authorities will be discussed at further length during training.

Radiation Emergency Procedures
Any accident, injury or loss of control of a radiation source that could cause an excessive or uncontrolled radiation exposure to any individual is referred to as a radiation emergency.
Basic Emergency Responses:
1. Protect People: Assist injured persons and prevent any further injury. If the situation involves a radiation-producing machine, the machine should be turned off. For medical assistance, dial 8-911 immediately and report the nature of the illness or injury. Inform the 911 dispatcher that the injured individual may be contaminated with radioactive material. If you are qualified to render first aid, do so without regard to the presence of radioactivity. Notify University Security, at 282-2515, of the situation. Security will provide assistance and will aid in directing emergency response personnel to the scene. Except for the usual precautions for moving an injured person, individuals should immediately leave the room or area until the extent of the radiological hazard has been evaluated. However, all individuals should remain available in the vicinity until checked for contamination or exposure.
2. Contain the Hazard: Any of the following actions appropriate to the situation should be performed PROVIDED they can be carried out safely:
1. Turn off radiation producing machines.
2. Cover containers of radioactive materials.
3. Place absorbent material on spilled liquids.
4. Close the sash on fume hoods, but do not turn off exhaust fans.
5. Close doors to the area and post signs or guards to prevent unauthorized entry.
6. Allow no one to leave the area without being checked for contamination.

Workers Right to be Informed of Occupational Radiation Exposure and Bioassay Results
It is a federal law that workers who are exposed to radiation have the right to be informed of any exposures and also the results of any bioassays performed.
This will be discussed more during the training session.

Transportation of radioactive material
Only TSO is in charge with the transportation of radioactive materials between University buildings or to another institutions.

If you routinely work in areas that involve radiation and would like additional information and/or additional training on safe working practices, please contact our Office as we will be happy to assist.

Questions/Comments: Contact the Technical Safety Office – Radiation Safety at
282-2311 or 282-2313 or visit our web page at:
http://www.physics.isu.edu/health-physics/tso/ohome1.html

Preparedness & Safety Training Classes

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Preparedness & Safety Training Classes
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Course Descriptions

Standard First Aid
Participants will gain the skills and knowledge necessary in an emergency to help sustain life and to minimize pain and the consequences of injury or sudden illness until professional medical help arrives.

CPR and AED
Participants will learn how to act in emergency situations and to recognize and care for life-threatening respiratory or cardiac emergencies. This includes the use of an automated external defibrillator (AED). This course is offered as Adult or Adult, Child and Infant.

Fast Track Adult CPR/AED with Standard First Aid
This is an accelerated course that combines an Adult CPR/AED Review Course with a full Standard First Aid Course. This course is a great option for those with previous experience in CPR/AED that need a Review course paired with Standard First Aid. Must possess a current Adult CPR/AED certification.

CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer
Those with a duty to act (professional rescuers such as police, firefighters, lifeguards, healthcare providers) will gain the skills needed to respond appropriately to breathing and cardiac emergencies in adults, children and infants. This includes the use of an automated external defibrillator (AED) to care for a victim of cardiac arrest. Participants will also learn how to perform Dual Rescuer CPR and use Bag Valve Masks. This is a 2 year certification.

Review Courses
Save time and money! If you have a current certification card and would like to renew it prior to expiration you may enroll in a Review Course. Must possess a current certification card for the review class you wish to attend.

Bloodborne Pathogens Training - Preventing Disease Transmission
Participants will gain an understanding of the intent of the Bloodborne Pathogens regulation issued by OSHA. This course is available as an add-on. Please call for more info.

Babysitter’s Training
Participants, ages 11 to 15, will gain the skills and knowledge necessary
to provide safe and responsible care for children in the absence of parents or adult
guardians. This training will help participants develop skills in leadership and professionalism; basic care; safety and safe play; and some first aid.

Wilderness First Aid
This course is for those who work, live or play in remote areas – away from the usual EMS service. Participants will gain the skills and knowledge to promote outdoor safety, preparedness and basic emergency response for remote locations, including coping with extreme conditions, contacting help and prioritizing care. Must be at least 14 years of age and possess a current CPR/AED certification.

Full Service Program (8 or more participants)
The American Red Cross can help your company or organization with your specific training needs. We can send a Red Cross Instructor to your facility for customized on-site training at a time that is convenient for you! Please contact Randi Aud @ 541.408.1352 for details.

PESTICIDE SAFETY TRAINING

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• PESTICIDE SAFETY TRAINING
There are state and federal regulations that mandate pesticide safety training for employees who handle pesticides or work in areas where pesticides have been applied. In many respects, California laws are more stringent than the federal laws, so California laws prevail.
• THE GOOD OLD DAYS
This is no longer the good old days when advertisements such as this appeared in popular magazines such as the Saturday Evening Post and Reader’s Digest. This ad appeared in the 1950s and claims that DDT safely protects people, children, pets, crops, and livestock from harmful pests. How things have changed!
• TRAINING REQUIREMENTS FOR WORKERS
This slide represents a slice of time in an agricultural field. The green part of the bar represents periods when any worker can enter the field without needing any special training.
The red portion it the period of time when any pesticide is being applied. Only trained pesticide handlers may be present in the field at that time and they must be wearing the required personal protective equipment (we’ll discuss who pesticide handlers are in a few minutes).
The magenta section of the timeline is the restricted-entry interval. Most pesticides have a mandated restricted-entry interval ranging from a few hours to several days or weeks. Only properly trained “early-entry workers” can enter the treated field during the restricted-entry interval—often they must be wearing personal protective equipment and the amount of time spent in the area may be limited.
The yellow part of the timeline is the 30-day period after the end of the restricted-entry interval. Anyone working in the treated field during this time must have received the Federal Worker Protection Standard training within the last 5 years. Employers must document that these workers have received this training or they must provide the training to the employees.
After the end of the 30-day period, anyone may enter the field without having received pesticide safety training as long as no other pesticides were applied.
This training (for the handlers, early-entry workers, and fieldworkers) is required for any type and class of pesticide.
• QUALIFIED TRAINER
The person who provides the training to employees who work in production agriculture (including agricultural research), commercial greenhouses and nurseries, and forests, must be qualified in some way. This is a California requirement. Trainers must be certified applicators (QAC or QAL in any categories), certified private applicators, PCAs, UC Farm Advisors, Ag Commissioner biologists, or have attended an approved train-the-trainer program such as the one offered by the UC IPM Pesticide Safety Education Program.
• FIELDWORKER TRAINING
[a fieldworker training record is provided as a handout] This training applies to all employees working in production agriculture (including agricultural research), commercial greenhouses and nurseries, and forests. This training is mandated by the Federal Worker Protection Standard.
The purpose of the training is to provide workers with information about how they can protect themselves from pesticide residues in fields where they work. It also is designed to provide them information about their rights to obtain medical care and information about the pesticides used at their workplaces.
The Worker Protection Standard prevents employers from retaliating against employees who are following the requirements of the standard.
• FIELDWORKER TRAINING FREQUENCY
Fieldworkers must be trained at least every 5 years. US EPA is considering shortening this interval to 2 or 3 years based on recommendations from the Worker Protection Standard Assessment activities that have been ongoing over the past three years.
Employers must have verifiable proof that a worker received this training or they must provide the training themselves. Verifiable proof could be a blue card issued by a qualified trainer.
Only qualified trainers can provide this training.
• NOTICE ABOUT APPLICATONS
All employees working within ¼ mile of the application site must receive notification about a planned pesticide application. Only employees of the person or organization responsible for the property where the pesticide is to be applied must be notified.
The pesticide label may specify the method of notification. This could be by posting, oral notification, or both.
If the label (or State requirements for posting) does not specify which method to use, the employer my choose which method, but must inform employees of the method being used.
All greenhouse applications must be posted.
• NOTIFICATION DIAGRAM 1
All employees working within ¼ mile of the red application site must be notified by the application. Employees working for Wilson, Smith, or Jones do not need to be notified. However, it would be good practice to let workers on these properties know about the application and remember, these employees must be protected from pesticide exposure due to drift.
• NOTIFICATION DIAGRAM 2
Here, any employees working on the other side of the county road must be notified along with employees working adjacent to the application site. Employees working for Smith or Jones do not need to be notified.
• ORAL NOTIFICATION
Before each application, tell workers the location and description of the treatment area, the length of the restricted-entry interval, and warn them not to enter the area until the restricted-entry interval expires.
Provide the same information to employees who start working after the application has been made if the restricted-entry interval is still in effect.
• POSTED WARNING SIGNS
Signs should be put up just before the application is made, but not more than 24 hours before. Once the signs are put up only trained handlers may enter the area.
Keep signs up during the entire restricted-entry interval.
Remove the signs within 3 days after the end of the restricted-entry interval. No one other than handlers or early-entry workers (wearing the appropriate personal protective equipment) may enter the area until the signs are removed.
Signs cannot be put up or kept up to keep people out of the area after the restricted-entry interval expires.
Signs must be seen at all entrances to treated areas, including entrances from labor camps. They must be posted at least every 600 feet around the perimeter of the treated area.
• RESTRICTIONS DURING APPLICATIONS
During an application, only trained and properly equipped handlers can enter the area.
Nursery workers must be kept at least 100 feet away from treated area.
Special requirements exist for greenhouse applications.
• RESTRICTED-ENTRY INTERVALS
Do not allow workers to enter an area during a restricted-entry interval.
• INFORMATION AT A CENTRAL LOCATION
Employers must post, at a central location, the Pesticide Safety Information Series A-8 and A-9 (downloadable from the DPR website).
The posting must include the name, address, and telephone number of the nearest medical facility.
The posting also must include facts about the application, including: the pesticide name, EPA number, and active ingredients; the location and description of the treated area; and the application time and date as well as the length of the restricted-entry interval.
• AVOID CONTACT WITH PESTICIDES
When training fieldworkers, it is important to tell them where and in what form pesticide residues may be encountered during work activities. This could be on produce, leaves, soil, and equipment. Warn them not to eat produce from treated areas.
• HAZARDS FROM CHEMIGATION AND DRIFT
Warn workers never to use irrigation water for drinking or washing
They must leave an area immediately if pesticides are being applied or pesticide drift from a nearby application is moving towards them.
• ROUTES OF EXPOSURE
Workers must be informed that pesticides can enter the body through the skin, eyes, nose, and mouth.
• ROUTINE DECONTAMINATION
People working in areas where pesticides have been applied should wash thoroughly at the end of the workday and put on clean clothing.
• PESTICIDE RESIDUES ON CLOTHING
Workers should change work clothing daily and keep this clothing separate from family laundry, even during washing.
• WARNING ABOUT TAKING PESTICIDES HOME
People who work with pesticides or in areas where pesticides are used should not take home any pesticides or pesticide containers. Also, they should not put pesticides into food or beverage containers.
• HAZARDS RESULTING FROM TOXICITY AND EXPOSURE
Explain to workers that exposure to some types of pesticides may result in immediate effects or the illness or injury may appear at some later time. Some pesticides can cause long-term illnesses.
Certain people develop allergic reactions or sensitization to some types of pesticides.
• COMMON POISONING SYMPTOMS
This slide lists many of the common pesticide poisoning symptoms. Not all pesticides will produce these symptoms and a person will probably not experience all of these symptoms. Also, most of these symptoms are similar to other conditions, such as colds, flu, heat stress, etc.
• EMERGENCY FIRST AID
The first aid for pesticide exposure is to decontaminate the part of the body where the exposure occurred. This would include removing contaminated clothing and washing the affected skin with soap and water. If the eyes are involved, they must be thoroughly flushed with water.
• EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE
Employers must provide transportation to a medical facility if a person experiences illness or injury related to pesticide exposure.
Provide medical personnel with information about the pesticide, the first aid and medical information from the label, and information about how the pesticide was used and how the person became exposed.
• ANTI-RETALIATION
Employers cannot retaliate against workers who attempt to comply with any provision of the Worker Protection Standard
• PESTICIDE HANDLER TRAINING
Training must be performed at least every 12 months and it must be specific to the pesticide being handled.
• PESTICIDE HANDLER
People who perform any of the work listed on this slide are considered pesticide handlers. Unless they are certified applicators or PCAs, they must receive yearly training.
Training muse be provided prior to any handling activity.
• HANDLER TRAINING REQUIREMENTS
The training for handlers must be conducted yearly, although not necessarily on a calendar year basis. Once training is given it is good for 12 months. However, the training must be given before the employee engages in any pesticide handling activities.
Training must be specific to the pesticides being handled. If it is expected that the employee will be handling several pesticides during the coming year, the training for all of them can be given at the same time. However, if a new pesticide in introduced, the training must be updated to include that material before the employee handles it.
• PESTICIDE SAFETY TRAINING RECORD—HANDLERS
[there is a handout of this form] This form lists the required topics that must be covered during handler pesticide safety training. The form must be signed by the trainer, employer (or employer’s representative), and the employee.
Update the form whenever any new pesticide is being handled during the year.
Keep this record for two years.

Cluster Internet safety training Secondary Schools

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Purpose of document

The purpose of this document is to highlight the work that has been initiated around the issue of e-Safety and to promote the national Internet safety training package produced by the Child Exploitation and Online Protection Centre (CEOP) for secondary school children.

Kent’s e-Safety Officer has been working closely with CEOP to establish a co-ordinated and effective approach to raising awareness of the importance of safe Internet use in Schools.

CEOP have produced a high impact Internet safety training package aimed at secondary students (11 -16) and Kent has piloted this training in 15 secondary schools. Kent County Council CFE are keen to be in the vanguard of Internet safety, and a training strategy has now been developed with plans to offer training to secondary schools via cluster training sessions. This document outlines CEOP’s education package and the reasons why Kent should actively promote best practice in the protection of children using technology.

‘Thinkuknow’ training

CHILD EXPLOITATION AND ONLINE PROTECTION CENTRE

Information regarding the Education Programme

About CEOP

The Child Exploitation and Online Protection (CEOP) centre plays a decisive role in partnership with the Department for Education and Skills (DfES), police forces, offender managers, children’s services and other stakeholders in protecting children, young people, families and society from paedophiles and sex offenders; in particular those who use the internet and other new technologies in the sexual exploitation of children.

We want people to understand that the Internet can be a fantastic place for young people to learn, have fun and engage with their family and friends. There are however risks, which children and young people need to be aware of to ensure that they can protect themselves. It is therefore vital that CEOP focuses not only on the perpetrators (those who seek to exploit children online), but also empowers children with the knowledge and the skills to manage the risks and to go for help.

About Think u know

Think u know is the name of CEOP’s resources for young people. They have been created as part of its Harm Reduction strategy. These resources draw attention to what young people know about the risks they may encounter whilst using the Internet. The programme uses three themes to focus on key messages:

• How to have fun online
• How to stay in control online
• How to report online

As part of this, there is an interactive presentation, which CEOP aims to deliver to all secondary age children between the ages of 11-16. This is part of a package which includes films, leaflets, posters, and a training pack for all Child protection professionals in the UK. The programme will eventually also be rolled out to primary age children as well.

Background to the presentation:

The ‘think u know’ presentation was built on the lessons learned from another similar programme called ‘Getting To Know It All’. This programme was successfully piloted in November 2005 to 40,000 children in the UK by schools liaison officers alongside industry partners. This programme was evaluated by The University of Bristol and following from their report CEOP developed ‘think u know’.

The Website:

As part of the wider education programme the ThinkUKnow website (www.thinkuknow.co.uk) has been designed especially for young people. It aims to encourage young people to share what they know and do not know about the Internet. The website includes games, information on emerging technology, chatting, gaming, blogging and ultimately how to report anything they think is suspicious. CEOP is also aiming to provide advice and guidance for parents and care givers on the use of the Internet enabling them to understand how people use the web on a daily basis.

Our proposition:

Since July we have already trained over 1100 school liaison officers, educational professionals and local safeguarding children’s board members in the interactive ‘think u know’ programme. The programme is being delivered to over 52,000 young people since September 2006. This number will grow as we continue to train more professionals. And this is where we need your help!

Free resources will be provided - from posters, leaflets and stickers, to lanyards and thumb rings, to help engage young people in a fun and interactive way. Once trained, you will be able to use the presentation and resources required as part of ongoing programmes on Internet safety with Young People.

CEOP believe this programme is vital to ensure that Internet safety messages are consistent throughout the UK and are based on robust knowledge and evaluation. This is also a view shared and supported by ACPO.

If you would like more information on ‘ThinkUKnow’, or would like to be involved in the delivering of our programme then please contact rebecca.chapman@kent.gov.uk

Training and recommendations

As per Becta recommendations, Kent Local Authority is encouraging each school to appoint an e-Safety representative. In many cases this will be the Designated Child Protection Coordinator (DCPC) as the roles overlap , however other suitable people for the role may include, SMT member, ICT Coordinator or subject teacher e.g. PSHE or Citizenship.

The e-Safety representative will be responsible for dealing with any e-Safety issues that arise at their school, coordinating the e-Safety training in school and keeping abreast of local & national e-Safety awareness campaigns. They will be an ideal person to send (along with other school staff) to the cluster Internet safety training session.
This person should also be involved in the writing process for completing the schools revised e-Safety policy. They will be provided with full support and advice from Kent’s e-Safety Officer, the Children’s Safeguard Service and where necessary, the Police

The person who is appointed does not need to have vast technical knowledge, however it would be helpful if they had some basic knowledge of ICT.

School Training

Once the school representatives have attended the Cluster training session, they will need to decide how to disseminate the training to the students.

The decisions about how to offer the training will be discussed with the school representatives at the Cluster training session to determine the most effective approach to suit their school.

There are a number of possible approaches:

1. The school representatives will train students during a lesson (e.g. Citizenship / PSHE)
2. The school representatives will train students in assemblies.
3. The school representatives will train nominated staff members who will then train the students during a lesson or ‘tutor/form’ time
4. The school representatives will train all form tutors who will then train their own form during ‘tutor/form’ time.
5. The school representatives will train a selected group of students and develop them as peer mentors. The student mentors will then train the rest of the students.

Once your school representatives have received the ‘thinkuknow’ training, you are encouraged to develop a page on a school website or Intranet for e-Safety. There can be links to useful sites with e-Safety tips and could provide a forum for students to discuss Internet safety issues. Students could also be responsible for maintaining the site.
You are also encouraged to hold a training event for the rest of your staff and also to highlight the training and raise awareness with Parents.

Chain Saw Safety Training

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Training Summary

Proper maintenance, personal protective equipment, and correct technique are critical components of safe chain saw operation. Council properties rely on chain saws to help clear trails, remove deadfalls, clear timber, and stockpile wood for campfires and heating buildings. This training outline provides local councils with the resources to train chain saw operators on council property.

National camp standards require that chain saw operators be at least 18 years old and meet one of the following requirements:

1. Be a professional forester.

2. Be a certified arborist.

3. Have received training in chain saw techniques from a Ranger section of National Camping School.

4. Have written documentation of having other training in these techniques that is recognized by the state or federal government.

5. Have successfully completed BSA Chain Saw Safety Training course, No. 20-136. (Successful completion of this training program achieves this goal.)

Learning Objectives

At the end of this lesson, participants will be able to

· Identify daily, weekly, and monthly required chain saw maintenance items.

· Properly use personal protective safety equipment and clothing.

· Start and operate a chain saw.

· Understand felling procedures.

Required Materials

Demonstration chain saw, tool kit, and manual
Examples of approved safety equipment
Training cards for participants
State or local information regarding chain saw use
Chain Saw Safety PowerPoint presentation (courtesy Florida Agricultural Safety Program, http://www.flagsafe.ufl.edu)
Manufacturer’s literature (optional)

Chain Saw Safety Training

Equipment

Field Maintenance Tool Kit

· Scrench—A combination screwdriver and wrench designed for chain saw maintenance

· Small screwdriver—For carburetor adjustments

· Plastic wedges

· Round file—Use the appropriate diameter

· Flat mill bastard file—For filing the rakers

· Grease—For lubricating the bearing and sprocket tip guide bars

· Star wrench—For various screws and bolts on your saw

· Extra spark plug—Replace if pitted or fouled

· Extra starter cord—Carry approximate length needed

· Extra chain—Use appropriate size, drivers, and gauge of chain

· Extra parts—Needle cage bearing, washer, E-clips, sprocket, bar nuts

· Air filter—Replace when badly soiled

Safety Equipment

· Hard hat

· Eye protection

· Hearing protection

· Gloves

· Chaps

· Leather boots

· Falling ax or pounder

Daily, Weekly, and Monthly Maintenance

Guide Bar and Chain Lubrication

· Be sure there is bar oil in the oil reservoir. The oil reservoir should be filled at every refueling. Bar oil and fuel should be burned at approximately the same rate.

· If there is a large amount of oil left in reservoir, oil slots may be plugged or adjusted too lean. Check and clean the engine oil slots and oiling grooves in the guide bar.

To check for proper bar and chain oiling, hold the bar tip a few feet away from a piece of wood or log and observe the amount of oil that is thrown off.

Daily Saw Maintenance

· Check the throttle trigger for smooth operation. Be sure the trigger cannot be pulled until the throttle trigger lockout is depressed.

· Clean the chain brake, and check that it engages and disengages properly.

· Clean or replace the air filter as necessary. Check for damage and holes.

· The guide bar should be turned daily. Check the chain oil hole in the bar to be sure it is not clogged. Clean the bar groove. Lubricate the sprocket tip on the bar.

· Check the chain oiler to be sure the bar and chain receive proper lubrication.

· Sharpen the saw chain, and check its tension and condition. Check the sprocket for wear; replace if necessary.

· Check the starter cord and assembly for damage and wear. Clean the air intake slots on the starter housing.

· If necessary, retighten loose nuts and screws, using proper tools and taking care not to damage threads or crack casings.

· Test the ignition switch to be sure it shuts off the engine.

Weekly Saw Maintenance

· Check antivibration shock-absorber systems for damage and wear.

· Check and lubricate the clutch drum bearing.

· File off any burrs on the side of the guide bar.

· Clean the spark plug and check the gap.

· Check the starter assembly, and rewind the spring for proper tension.

· Clean the flywheel fins.

· Clean the cooling fins on the cylinder.

· Remove carbon buildup on the muffler screen. Change the screen when mesh openings exceed 0.025 inches (0.06 cm).

· Clean the carburetor body and under the air filter cover.

Monthly Saw Maintenance

· Check the chain brake for wear. If tools and skill are available, check the clutch center, clutch drum, and clutch springs for wear.

· Check the fuel filter; change if necessary. Flush the chain oil tank with gasoline.

· Flush the inside of the fuel tank with gasoline.

· Check all wires and connections.

Operating and Fueling the Chain Saw

There are two recommended methods to start a chain saw.

Method 1

· Engage the chain brake and ensure that the chain is not contacting anything.

· Place the saw on firm, level ground so that the chain is not in contact with the ground.

· Kneel with your right knee next to the air filter cover or pistol grip. Place your left knee to the left side of the pistol grip.

· Turn on the ignition switch. If the saw has a compression release, open it.

· If the engine is cold, choke the carburetor. Some saws’ throttles open along with the choking.

· Place one hand on handle bar and the other gripping starter handle. Either hand can be used as long as the saw is held firmly.

· Firmly grasp the starter cord handle. Pull sharply with a short pull. Guide the starter cord back into the starter assembly.

· Once the saw has started, close the compression release.

Method 2

· Engage the chain brake.

· Hold the chain saw with your right hand in pistol grip. Do not depress the throttle trigger during the starting procedure unless the saw is flooded.

· Rest the guide bar on a log or limb so that the bar tip extends beyond obstructions. Be careful not to stub the bar tip.

· Assure firm footing and steady balance.

· Turn the ignition switch on. Open the compression release if there is one on the saw. Once the saw has started, close the compression release.

· If the engine is cold, choke the carburetor. Some saws’ throttles open along with the carburetor choking. Be sure the chain brake is applied and that the chain is not contacting anything.

· With your left hand, firmly grasp the starter cord handle. Pull sharply with a short pull while counteracting force with a push from your right hand. Be aware of the bar tip and do not depress the throttle trigger. Guide the starter cord back into the starter assembly.

Fueling

· Shut off the saw, and allow it to cool for a few minutes before fueling.

· Clear an area on the ground for the saw to be positioned accordingly.

· Wipe dirt and wood chips off of the fuel tank cap and surrounding areas.

· Slowly loosen the cap, allowing any built-up pressure to escape.

· Use an approved safety fuel container with a funnel or spout to help avoid spillage.

· After fueling, replace the fuel cap, making sure the threads are not crossed and the cap is placed on securely.

While the saw is cool and idle for fueling, remember these few maintenance points.

· Always fill the chain oil reservoir. Wipe off the reservoir cap to prevent contamination.

· Always check chain tension.

· Always clean the air filter.

Stance and Handling

Kickback is a strong thrust of the chain saw back toward the operator, generally resulting from improper use of the guide bar tip. Kickback also can occur when the top of the guide bar is pinched in a cut. Without proper control, the saw can severely injure the operator.

Accidentally stubbing the bar tip is the most common kickback mistake. It is important that the operator is aware of the tip location at all times. Stubbing the top of the tip will result in a thrust up and back; stubbing the bottom will result in a thrust down and back. Controlling the chain saw at all times is essential for safe and effective operation. Control is possible only with proper stance and handling.

Stance and Handling

· Secure firm footing. Be sure loose material (bark, limbs, rocks) is removed from underfoot before cutting. It may be necessary to form a flat foothold.

· Keep feet spread shoulder width apart in a balanced stance, and place feet and legs away from the guide bar and chain.

· Keep a firm grip on the saw with both hands, thumbs and fingers encircling the handle. The major responsibility rests with the left hand on the handle bar to prevent loss of control. Be sure that the thumb is wrapped around the handle bar.

· Do not cross the hands. Wrap-around handle bars allow operator to make various cuts without crossing the hands. Moving to the opposite side of the material being cut will allow proper handling if a wrap-around handle bar is not being used.

· Fatigue is a major hazard. Do not operate a chain saw when fatigue makes proper stance, handling, and clear thinking difficult.

Felling

Felling Procedures

· Observe the top (widowmakers, heavy branches, wind) .

· Establish the lay.

· Check for snags.

· Swamp-out the base.

· Size up (lean, sounding, conks).

· Determine an escape route.

· Walk out the lay.

· Re-examine the escape route.

· Face the tree.

· Check the gunning.

· Warning.

· Backcut.

· Escape the stump.

· Analyze the operation.

Problem Trees

· Small trees

· Heavy leaners

· Root pull

· Big trees

· Hangups

· Sit-backs

· Snags

· Domino falling

· Fire-weakened timber

· Candlestick or staub

Six Steps of Tree Felling

Step 1—Inspection

Every tree-felling event presents hazards that should be identified before work is started. The first thing you must do after the pre-job briefing to ensure the work will be completed without injury or property damage is to inspect the tree and work area.

· Check the trunk, leaders, and branches for decay, rot, cavities, splits, and tension wood that would require special handling.

· Check the height of the tree, the lean, and the distribution of branches in the crown. It might be necessary to top and/or remove some branches to make the tree fall in the desired direction without striking other trees or conductors in or near the felling area. CAUTION: Felling tree into tree is very hazardous. Avoid!

· Check conditions at the base of the tree. Brush, limbs, and other debris that might hinder a quick escape from the tree should be removed. Extra caution must be taken if the work surface at the base of the tree is slippery because of ice, snow, or muddy conditions.

· Visually check for nails and other foreign objects that might be embedded in the trunk where felling cuts will be made.

· Check for shallow or exposed roots in high-wind conditions. Special or extra rigging might be required to prevent the tree from falling in the wrong direction.

· Check for dead trees and overhead dead limbs in the felling area that could break and fall if struck by the tree being felled.

· Check for vines that could interfere with normal tree felling.

· Check for tree stumps, large rocks, and uneven terrain that might cause the tree to roll or bounce unexpectedly when it strikes the ground.

This tree inspection process will help you establish a step-by-step plan to identify and eliminate hazards. Make sure that everyone on the crew is aware of all hazards that exist and how to safely work to eliminate them.

“Look Up, Look Down, and Look All Around.”

Step 2—Job Briefing

Now that you have completed a tree and work area inspection (step 1), you have had time to plan the job considering existing hazards, how the work will be performed, by whom, and with what tools and equipment.

Your next step is to thoroughly brief the entire crew on each person’s individual work assignment and the sequence in which the work will be done, from the start of the tree felling operation to its completion. In order to do this, you must complete an appropriate job briefing with all crew members before the start of each felling process.

All proper briefings contain the following items:

· Identify all hazards associated with the job.

· Communicate to crew members their individual work procedures.

· Inform the crew of any special precautions necessary to complete the job.

· Ensure that the proper personal protective equipment is used.

· Explain the lines of communication and review signaling/communication procedures.

Additional job briefings must be held if significant changes occur during the course of work that might affect the safety of crew members.

After your job briefing, verify that crew members understand what they are responsible for and how they will eliminate or avoid hazards while doing their assigned work. Do not risk an incident because someone did not understand what to do or how to do it. The job briefing will help enable the work to be done safely and efficiently.

Step 3—Supervise and Communicate

Now work can begin, but take nothing for granted; things do not always go as planned. It is very important that the crew leader watch closely what is happening, constantly checking on each crew member’s activity and instructing them what to do when problems arise.

· The crew leader must designate someone else to supervise the crew, if for any reason the crew leader must leave the work site or assume another function in the felling process (e.g., crew leader becomes the sawyer).

· Everyone on the crew should identify hazards when they are spotted. This kind of teamwork will help keep everyone free from injury.

· Ensure that spotters are informed of look-out situations.

· If you see someone about to make a mistake or do something careless or risky, tell them about it immediately.

· Crew leaders should monitor crew members for signs of fatigue.

Remember, people get hurt when they break a safety rule or get distracted, fatigued, or careless.

Step 4—The Escape Route

After the tree is trimmed or topped as needed, but before any notch cuts are started by the sawyer (saw pperator), the crew leader and sawyer must establish a clear, unobstructed escape route for the sawyer. The escape route should be at a 45-degree angle to the rear of the planned direction of fall (see illustration below). The sawyer shall continue to move directly away from the tree in the escape route until the tree has come to rest. Then the sawyer may return to the felling area.

During the felling operation, the sawyer must:

· Make absolutely certain that no one is in the danger zone and give an audible warning to crew members before starting notch cuts and back cuts.

· Leave the stump area immediately when the tree begins to fall. The sawyer continues to quickly move directly away from the tree along the designated escape route or other safe route until the tree has come to rest.

· Leave the saw behind if it gets pinched in the back cut.

· Many serious injuries have resulted from crew members standing too close to the tree
as it falls. It is imperative that all spotters and crew members are located at safe distance
from the tree.

Step 5—The Danger Zone

Once an escape route has been established, but before any notch cuts are started by the sawyer, the crew leader and sawyer must visually inspect the felling area to make certain that all crew members are well out of the danger zone—the area equal to 1.0 times the height of the tree, extending outward from the base of the tree in all directions, covering a complete 360-degree circle around the tree as shown below.

· Danger zone: 1.0 times the height of the tree

· Rope-pulling zone: 1.5 times the height of the tree

· Watch zone: 2 times the height of
the tree

Rope used to pull the tree in the direction of fall must be pulled at a distance of 1.5 times the height of the tree. Guide ropes can be used to prevent the tree from falling in the wrong direction. Crew members handling ropes must fully extend the rope and position themselves at the end of the rope well out of the danger zone until the felling is completed by the sawyer and the tree is on the ground. All other crew members and onlookers must be kept clear of the operation at a distance of at least 2 times the height of the tree.

Note: All trees with 5-inch diameter breast height or larger must have a rope used to start the direction of fall.

Step 6—Notch and Back Cut

Placement of the notch and back cut is critical as these cuts determine the direction of fall.

The two cuts used in making the notch are a horizontal cut reaching about one-third of the way into the tree and another cut positioned at a 45-degree angle that meets cleanly with the inside edge of the horizontal cut. This means that the height of the face of the notch should be equal to the depth of the notch.

The back cut must also be a horizontal cut that will run parallel to the horizontal cut of the notch. The back cut is made 1 to 2 inches above the horizontal notch cut. Always determine the approximate width of the hinge wood when making the back cut. A rule of thumb: 10 percent of tree diameter = hinge wood. DO NOT cut all the way through the notch.

During tree felling operations, the sawyer must:

· Give an audible warning to crew members before starting notch cuts, starting back cuts, and felling the tree.

· Leave the saw if it hampers an escape from the tree or gets pinched in the back cut.

· Leave the stump area immediately when the tree begins to fall. The sawyer continues to quickly move directly away from the tree along the designated escape route or other safe route until the tree has come to rest.

Required Personal Protective Equipment

· Hard hat

· Safety glasses

· Close-fitting but comfortable work shoes

· Sawyer chaps (for saw operators)

· Leather work gloves

· Leather work boots (steel toe preferred)

· Hearing protection

Safety Watch-Outs

· NEVER work alone.

· Make sure that all crew members have the appropriate personal protective equipment for their assignment.

· Ensure that all gear and equipment is operationally safe and functional.

· Establish a safe work plan.

· Supervise and communicate to crew members.

· Utilize ropes, cables, and pulleys at every opportunity.

· Establish escape routes.

· Always use spotters.

· Be mindful of the danger zone.

· Monitor everyone (including yourself) for fatigue.

· Communicate, communicate, communicate!

Updated November 2007.

Safety and Risk Management Tips

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Safety Tips Overhead Cranes

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Safe operation of overhead cranes requires operators to hace the knowledge and competence to employ safe rigging practices. The rigger must rig the load to ensure its stability when lifted

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Construction Safety Management Guide

2010-07-26T05:52:00.000-07:00

Best Practice Guidelines in the Management of Health and Safety in Construction

About This Guide

Construction can be a hazardous business. This is widely recognised by OSH, and everyone in the construction industry. When accidents happen, the costs are high – in people, profits and productivity. One of the best ways to avoid injuries and minimise costs is through good planning and co-ordination – both before and on the job.This should start when the decision is made to go ahead with the project, and should consider all stages and parties associated with the work. In this case, the size of the job doesn’t matter — systems do. This guide is intended as a useful tool to provide all players in the construction industry with a better understanding of their roles and responsibilities under the Health and Safety in Employment Act (HSE Act 1992). More than that, it tries to present a picture of what is possible – a future where site safety in New Zealand is as good as, or even better than, the best in the world. It’s also worth noting that following this guide could help you provide a means of demonstrating the practicable steps you have taken to fulfil your responsibilities. This guide is not intended as a step by step guide to the HSE Act, nor is it a guide to planning and on-site processes. It is intended to reinforce the understanding of the various roles people involved with construction may have and how they can assess their performance in these roles. Future sector-specific workplace guides will contain more detail to support this guide. But, if you need to know more now, the Act is readily available from Bennett’s Government Bookshops and selected stationers.
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Accident Investigation

2009-08-10T23:48:00.000-07:00

A prime objective of accident investigation is prevention. By finding the causes of an accident and taking steps to control or eliminate them, we can prevent similar accidents.

Work environment, job constraints, ans supervisory or worker experience can all play a part in an accident. These factors must be examined to determine what role (if any) each played in causing the accident. Once the causes are established, measures must be identified and implemented to prevent a recurrence.

Investigators must always keep in mind that effective accident investigation means fact-finding, not fault-finding.

Information on events before, during, and after the accident must be collected. Facts and events preceding an accident explain why and how the accident happened.

Investigators can determine aacident conditions by :

Examining physical evidence
Interviewing witnesses

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Safety Toolkit

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This toolkit is designed to help contractors comply with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and the regulations made under the Act, including the points which Ministry of Labour inspectors frequently look for on construction projects. The information is intended as a general guideline only. Companies vary in the work they do and each project is different. Contractors will have to supplement and customize the information presented here to suit their specific company operations. The toolkit is also available at www.csao.org where it can be downloaded for reference and reproduction.
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Safety Talk

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What is a Safety Talk?

A safety talk is a hands-on way to remind workers that health and safety are important on the job. Safety talks deal with specific problems on site. They do not replace formal training. Through safety talks you can tell workers about health and safety requirements for the tools, equipment, materials, and procedures they use every day or for particular jobs. Each safety talk in this book will take about five minutes to present.

Why give a Safety Talk?

In delivering safety talks, your objective is to help workers RECOGNIZE and CONTROL hazards on the project. You may be a supervisor, a health and safety representative, the member of a joint health and safety committee, a safety officer, or someone with similar duties. You give safety talks because you are responsible for advising workers about any existing or possible danger to their health and safety. Safety talks demonstrate the commitment of employers and workers to health and safety on the job.

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Trenching Safety

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Trenching Safety is intended for personnel who work on trenching projects or must enter trenches in the course of other work.

The manual explains :

· Causes of injury and death related to trenching

· Reasons for cave-ins

· Three methods of protection against cave-ins

· Other trenching hazards and safeguards

· Emergency procedures

The Information will help workers to identify trenching hazards and recognize the protection required

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Electrical Safety Handbook

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Introduction

Modern society has produced several generations who have grown accustomed to electricity.
This acclimatization has been made easier by the fact that electricity is silent, invisible,
odorless, and has an “automatic” aspect to it. In the late 1800s, hotels had to place signs
assuring their guests that electricity is harmless. By the late 1900s, signs had to be hung to
remind us that electricity is a hazard. In fact, the transition of electricity from a silent
coworker to a deadly hazard is a change that many cannot understand until it happens to
them. Because of these facts, the total acceptance of an electrical safety procedure is a
requirement for the health and welfare of workers.
Understanding the steps and procedures employed in a good electrical safety program
requires an understanding of the nature of electrical hazards. Although they may have trouble
writing a concise definition, most people are familiar with electric shock. This often
painful experience leaves its memory indelibly etched on the human mind. However, shock
is only one of the electrical hazards. There are two others—arc and blast. This chapter
describes each of the three hazards and explains how each affects the human body.
Understanding the nature of the hazards is useless unless protective strategies are developed
to protect the worker. This chapter also includes a synopsis of the types of protective
strategies that should be used to protect the worker.
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HEALTH AND SAFETY IN EMPLOYMENT ACT 1992

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APPROVED CODE OF PRACTICE FOR THE
SAFE ERECTION AND USE OF SCAFFOLDING

This approved code of practice has been prepared to provide guidance on the planning for, erection of and subsequent use of scaffolding. It has been prepared for the scaffolding industry in particular and the construction industry in general. It is intended to provide a link between the performance requirements of the Health and Safety in Employment Act 1992 and the specific requirements of scaffolding standards such as the joint AS-NZS 1576 series and the joint Australia-New Zealand Standard Guidelines for Scaffolding 1995. The Health and Safety in Employment Act 1992 (HSE Act) and the Health and Safety in Employment Regulations 1995 (HSE Regulations) prescribe safety provisions for all employment categories, including the construction and scaffolding industries. All persons engaged in scaffolding work are required to comply with these provisions. A summary of the HSE Act and HSE Regulations is provided in the introductory section of this document. Suitable and sufficient scaffolding must be provided where the construction work cannot be carried out safely by other means. Standing scaffolds, suspended scaffolds or special scaffolds may be used.
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HELICOPTER LIFTING

2009-08-10T19:51:00.001-07:00

Helicopter lifting can be a fast and efficient way to move materials and equipment to locations beyond the practical reach of perimeter cranes. For buildings or plants with large plan areas, helicopter lifting is often an efficient alternative to crane access through the roof, which can require major structural work and disrupt plant operations. Locations suited to helicopter lifting include auto plants with their typically large, sprawling plans.

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Fire Safety Prevention

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Topics :

• Fire Prevention Program

• Fire Prevention Strategy

• Housekeeping Issues

• Flammable and Combustible Liquids

• Electrical Fire Hazards

• Compartmentalization

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FIRE SAFETY TIPS

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BASIC FIRE PREVENTION AND FIRE PREPAREDNESS MEASURES
These are fire safety tips that everybody should follow:
1. Every apartment should be equipped with at least one smoke detector. Check them periodically to make sure they work. Most smoke detectors can be tested by pressing the test button. Replace the batteries in the spring and fall when you move your clocks forward or back an hour, and whenever a smoke detector chirps to signal that its battery is low. The smoke detector should be replaced on a regular basis in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendation, but at least once every ten years.
2. Carelessly handled or discarded cigarettes are the leading cause of fire deaths. Never smoke in bed or when you are drowsy, and be especially careful when smoking on a sofa. Be sure that you completely extinguish every cigarette in an ashtray that is deep and won’t tip over. Never leave a lit or smoldering cigarette on furniture.
3. Matches and lighters can be deadly in the hands of children. Store them out of reach of children and teach them about the danger of fire.
4. Do not leave cooking unattended. Keep stove tops clean and free of items that can catch on fire. Before you go to bed, check your kitchen to ensure that your oven is off and any
coffeepot or teapot is unplugged.
5. Never overload electrical outlets. Replace any electrical cord that is cracked or frayed.
Never run extension cords under rugs. Use only power strips with circuit-breakers.
6. Keep all doorways and windows leading to fire escapes free of obstructions, and report to the owner any obstructions or accumulations of rubbish in the hallways, stairwells, fire escapes or other means of egress.
7. Install window gates only if it is absolutely necessary for security reasons. Install only approved window gates. Do not install window gates with key locks. A delay in finding or using the key could cost lives. Maintain the window gate’s opening device so it operates smoothly. Familiarize yourself and the members of your household with the operation of the window gate.
8. Familiarize yourself and members of your household with the location of all stairwells, fire escapes and other means of egress.
9. With the members of your household, prepare an emergency escape route to use in the event of a fire in the building. Choose a meeting place a safe distance from your building where you should all meet in case you get separated during a fire.
10. Exercise care in the use and placement of fresh cut decorative greens, such as Christmas trees and holiday wreaths. If possible, keep them planted or in water. Do not place them in public hallways or where they might block egress from your apartment if they catch on fire. Keep them away from any flame, including fireplaces. Do not keep for extended period of time; as they dry, decorative greens become easily combustible.

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Risk Assessment In The Aerospace Industry

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Space systems are often characterised by high cost and complexity, long development schedules, and high risks due to the severity of the consequences associated with to the non achievement of the mission objectives.Spa ce project risks are both programmatic (with resulting consequences affecting development cost and delivery schedule) and technical (with consequences affecting performance, mission objectives, human life). The development of large space projects in the 1970s and 1980s was initially accompanied by the availability of considerable financial budgets, so that achievement of the technical objectives was given priority compared with financial targets. However, progressive budget reduction introduced by all the space agencies and the use of space sace for commercial purposes, has created a demand to develop complex projects under increasingly severe financial constraints.The budget limitation associated with design, development and procurement approaches could lead to a lower space system quality with potential detrimental effects on the schedule, performances, mission success, and safety.

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Risk Assessment Offshore Industry

2009-08-10T19:38:00.001-07:00

The EC–JRC International Workshop on ‘‘Promotion of Technical Harmonisation on Risk-Based Decision Making’’ (Stresa/Ispra, May 2000) investigated the use of risk-based decision making across different industries and countries.This paper presents the contribution to the workshop covering risk assessment for the offshore industry.The format is in response to a set of questions prepared by the organisers of the workshop and summarised in the ‘‘Preface’’ of this special issue. The attention of the risk management in the offshore industry is focussed on safety of the crew and the installation, prevention of environmental damage and production regularity.Unli ke the onshore process industry, the potential for threatening third party is quite limited for most offshore installations. This document will be limited to cover safety aspects — safety to people’s life and health, as well as environment and property.Alth ough risk assessments may be based on both qualitative and quantitative methods, the main focus here will be on quantitative assessments.

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Electrical Construction and Maintenance Worker Safety Manual

2009-08-09T23:55:00.000-07:00

In the years since this manual was first published, more than 100,000 copies have been distributed. This success testifies to the expertise and cooperations of the labours and management representatives who developed each edition in coordination with the Construction Safety Association of Ontario.

The manual is primarily concerned with safe trade practices for electrical workers. It deals not only with electrical equipment and procedures but also with other equipment such as ladders and scaffolds which electrical workers are often required to use, as well asa the personal protective equipment necessary under a variety of circumstances.

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Back Care Materials Handlings

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Of all the job demands you place on your body, your back bears the brunt. Lower -back pain and injuries from manual lifting are some of the most common. In this program you will learn :
• Correct Posture
• Proper Workplace Ergonomics
• Safe Material Handling
• Preplan Lifting
• Stretching Program

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