HSU Orientation - Environmental Health and Safety

i~t HUMBOLDT Environmental Health & Safety "Working to provide a safe and healthful workplace."

Phone: {707) 826-3302 FAX: (707) 826-3312 Student & Business Services Rm. 413 Mike Burghart- Director Sabrina Zink- EH&S Coordinator Vacant- Safety Coordinator

EH&S Mission Statement The mission of Environmental health & Safety is to support the academic and administrative activities of the University by providing the programmatic elements necessary to assure a safe and healthful workplace as well as protection to the environment.

1/2/2013

Services Provided by EH&S o

Envi ronmenta l Health o Hazardous Materials - Community Right-to-l<now Program o Hazardous Waste Management Program â&#x20AC;˘ Biological & Radiological Waste Management o Emergency Response to Hazardous Materials Releases o Storm Water management Program o Waste Water Management Program o Campus Emergency Operations Center o Homeland Security Compliance ci

Materials of Concern Management

â&#x20AC;˘ Occupational Safety o Injury and Illness Prevention Program o Asbestos, Lead & Mold Management o Indoor Air Quality Assessments & Employee Exposure Monitoring o Respiratory Protection Program o Fire Safety & Extinguisher Training o Laboratory Safety o Ergonomics o Accident/Incident Investigations o Work Area Safety Inspections

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Workstation Ergonomics

"Plumb Line 0 Proper head, shoulder, and hip

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Proper viewing angle

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Keyboard and mouse should be

Raise chait height so legs are at 90掳 angle to the torso.

close and at bellybutton level.

Elbow and wrist support are key.

Chair should not put pressure on the

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Footstools can also help take pressure off your legs.

https://training.humboldt.edu/reguired training.php INTRUCTIONSTO LAUNCH TRAINING: Cl,ick o n t he computer image on t he top box called safety t rainings. Log into MyHumboldt using yo ur user name and password. Click on the left t ab labeled 11

"cat alog" click t he"+" sign to expand t he cata log, click t he"+" again next to the Safet y and Hea lt h" fo lder and scroll down to "office ergonomics"- Please complete the t ra ining prior t o your evaluat ion.

;t~ HUMBOLDT Rh.:k Nlanogement ond Safr:iy Servfce5

phone: 707.826.3302

fax: 707.B26.3312

- MEMORANDUM DATE:

7/2/2014

TO:

All HSU Employees

FROM:

Sabrina. Zink, Environmental Health & Safety Coordinator

SUBJECT:

Asbestos Notification

Each year HSU employees are notified of the presence of asbestos-containing materials (ACM) in campus buildings pursuant to the requirements of the California Health and Safety Code ยง25915.

The University continues to survey locations for the presence of asbestos-containing material as the need arises and known locations of asbestos-containing materials are routinely inspected to ensure the integrity of the material. Asbestos fibers are commonly found in thermal system insulation, fireproofing and fire doors, roofing materials, floor tiles, laboratory bench tops, spray-on acoustic insulation, mastics, and various other materials.

The Environmental Protection Agency also has established a designation for presumed asbestoscontaining materials (PACM). All floor tile, mastic, thermal system insulation and surfacing materials in buildings constructed prior to 1981 are presumed to contain asbestos unless sampling and analysis refutes the classification.

Asbestos fibers are only a health hazard if they become airborne in sufficient numbers. Since asbestos is only a hazard if airborne, it is important for employees to follow proper work practices to minimize the potential for disturbing the materials and releasing fibers into the air. In particular, avoid disturbing asbestos materials on walls, ceilings, pipes or in equipment. Do not break, drill or remove anything that may be considered PACM. If you have any questions about identifying a material as PACM, contact EH&S before you disturb the material(s).

If you observe any potential asbestos containing materials that have been damaged, report the condition immediately to your supervisor or EH&S (ext. 3302). Do not disturb damaged asbestos debris or materials. Only persons who have been trained and certified are authorized to perform work that may disturb asbestos fibers.

Asbestos survey data showing many, but not all, specific locations known to contain asbestos is located in Plant Operations. Any employee may review this survey data during normal business hours by contacting Plant Operations (ext. 3646).

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Hazal'dous Waste •Most are generated by industrial businesses • Subject to detailed management standards Note: Um\'C•l s al \ \ ' :iste s · Wastes that do •LowN 11sk th.111 otlte1 haz;u don.~ wnstes not contain • (:Pne1 :i te1l b~· a m<IE' , .m 1ety of peopli;> hazardous • Re1lnr etl 1n:i11:i~eme11t 1eqm1 emeuts substances are not wtlversal wastes even if they are similar in type.

What items are designated as universal wastes?

The following items are universal wastes when they are no longer useful or are discarded:

1. Cathode ray tubes (CRTs). Waste (CRTs), also known as picture tubes, are found in devices such as televisions and computer monitors.

2. Batteries. Universal waste batteries include rechargeable nickel-cadmium batteries, silver button batteries, mercury batteries, small sealed lead acid batteries (burglar alarm and emergency light batteries), most alkaline batteries, carbon-zinc batteries, and any other batteries that exhibit a characteristic of a hazardous waste.

NOTE: Spent automotive-type lead acid storage batteries are not universal waste. They are hazardous wastes that are managed under a different set of regulat01y requirements (see article 7 of chapter 16).

3. Lamps. Universal waste lamps include fluorescent tubes and bulbs, high intensity discharge lamps, sodium vapor lamps, and any other type of lamps that exhibit a characteristic of a hazardous waste. Also, any electric lamp that contains added mercury, whether or not it exhibits a hazardous waste characteristic, is a universal waste.

4. Electronic devices. These include any electronic equipment without a CRT, such as cell phones . and telephones, computer CPUs and printers, VCRs and portable DVD players that exhibits a hazardous waste characteristic 5. Mercury thermostats. These· thermostats contain small glass capsules with mercury, a shiny liquid metal, to make electrical contact. (Modern electronic thennostats do not contain mercury.)

6. Non-empty aerosol cans. These are universal wastes if they contain an ignitable or toxic propellant or if the contents exhibit any hazardous waste characteristic. For more information, see our fact sheet "SBl 158 Designates Aerosol Cans as "Universal Waste.""

7. Mercury switches. Two different types of mercury switches are universal wastes: •

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Motor vehicle switches that contain mercury. Any mercury switch that is re-moved from a vehicle is a universal waste. When they are to be crushed for scrap, vehicles that contain mercury light switches are also universal waste until the mercury light switches are removed.

Non-automotive mercury switches and products that contain them. These switches iuclude thermostats and tip switches in portable heaters, washing machine out-of-balance switches, silent wall switches, and other mercury-containing switches and products containing them. All discarded products that contain mercury switches are universal wastes.

8. Mercury thermometers, including fever the:mometers.

9. Pressure or vacuum gauges that contain mercury such as U-tube manometers, barometers, and sphygmomanometers (blood pressure meters.)

10. Dilators and weighted tubing. These medical devices contain mercury.

11. Rubber flooring that contains mercury. Some older gymnasium floors that were poured in place to fo1m indoor tracks and gymnastic areas contain mercury.

12. Mercury-Added Novelties. This category includes practical joke items, figurines, jewelry, toys, games, cards, ornaments, yard statues and figures, candles, holiday decorations, and foot-wear that contain mercury or mercury batteries. Effective January l, 2003, the California Mercury Reduction Act banned sale of mercury-added novelties in this state, but some people still have them in their homes.

13. Mercury gas flow regulators. These older gas flow regulators are managed exclusively by natural gas utilities.

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Non-automotive mercury switches and products that contain them. These switches include thermostats and tip switches in portable heaters, washing machine out-of~balance switches, silent wall switches, and other mercury-containing switches and products containing them. All discarded products that contain m·ercury switches are universal wastes.

14. Counterweights and dampers, including devices that use mercury's high density to dampen shaking on hunting bows and snow skis or to absorb recoil on shotguns.

15. Dental amalgam tooth filling materials including waste amalgam, bits and pieces from chair side traps, and spent wastewater filters. · 16. Ganges. Vacuum and pressure gauges that contain mercury, including blood pressure gauges, barometers, and manometers Do these regulations apply to me?

With two exceptions discussed below, anyone who generates or handles universal waste must comply with all pmts of these regulations. Ex-emptions that temporm·i!y allowed people to dispose of some universal wastes in the regular trash have ended. Nobody may dispose any type of universal waste in the trash in California.

Households: Are not exempt from the Universal Waste Rule. Households must recycle their universal wastes and are prohibited from disposing them in the trash.

We currently have E-Cyclers located at the following locations: • • • • •

Jolly Giant Commons, 2nd Floor Library, on the exit side of the inain entrance University Center South Lounge Entrance to the BSS Forum College Creek Community Center l st floor

The Environmental

Health and Safety website is located at www.humboldt.edu/ehos

APPENDIX B-1 路 ,{NEW) EMPLOYEE TRAINING CHECKLIST - GENERAL SAFETY -

This form is to be completed by the supervisor.

Employee Name:_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Job Title:_________Hire Date:.

Supervisor Name: Job Title: ----------------Under the Injury and Illness Prevention Program, supervisors are responsible for training employees in safe work procedures and for documenting this training. Training can occur on an individual or group, formal or informal basis. The supervisor and employee should review this form upon hire, when given a new assignment and when new hazards become evident.

Please check below all that have been reviewed:.

Location of Department Safety Binder: _ _ Location of Department Safety Binder (maintained by Dept. Safety Coordinator) The binder should have the following: University Policy on Environmental Health & Safety _ _ Injury & Illness Prevention Program _ _ Campus Emergency Operations Plan _ _ Department Emergency Operations Plan (Department-specific) _ _ General occupational hazards in the work area and procedures/hazards specific to the individual's job. (Provide date of training) _ _ Ergonomics and computer use 路_ _ Back safety (lifting procedures, bending, pushing/pulling, posture) _ _ Accident & Injmy Reporting Procedures (Hazard Identification Fo1m -Appendix D ofinjury - - Hazard Reporting Procedures . & Illness Prevention Pro grain) _ _ Trip hazards (loose carpeting, open file drawers, obstacles, spills) --.- Electrical Safety/extension cords Lei cation and use of fire extinguishers _ _ Emergency procedures (e.vacuation ronte, emergency assembly points, notification procedures, first aid supplies, etc.) _ _ Fire hazards (no combnstibles near exits/doors, hallway bulletin board policy, no storage in exit aisles or corridors, etc.) _ _ Seismic hazard reduction (shelving, cabinets and bookcases secured, no overhead storage of heavy items, etc.) 路 Chemical hazards in work area; use and location of Material Safety Data Sheets

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(MSDSs) Proper use and maintenance of personal protective equipment (gloves, goggles, etc.)

Proper labeling of hazardous products in the workplace Smoking policy Asbestos hazards and notification of asbestos in building (if exists)

Other special precautions, instructions for special operations, equipment, and emergency procedures unique to workplace:

Name of Department Safety Coordinator:--------------

I understand th.is training and agree to comply with safe work practices.

(Employee's signatnre)

(date)

(Supervisor's signature)

(date) .