First U.S. Army Safety Program

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First U.S. Army Safety Program
SAFETY ORIENTATION AND JOB SAFETY LESSON PLAN
Newcomers Briefing

• VINCE ZEBERTAS, SAFETY MGR.

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Mandatory Items (1A REG. 385-1)

• 1. HAZARDS OF THE JOB OR TASKS AND SAFETY
  PROCEDURES TO BE FOLLOWED.
  
• 2. OSHA STANDARDS AND GUIDANCE THAT APPLY TO JOB
  AND WORK PLACE.
  
• 3. LOCATION AND USE OF EMERGENCY AND FIRE
  PROTECTION EQUIPMENT.
  
• 4. EMERGENCY PROCEDURES THAT APPLY TO THE JOB
  AND WORK AREA, INCLUDING EVACUATION PROCEDURES,
  FIRE REPORTING PROCEDURES, AND LOCATION OF FIRE
  ALARMS AND EXTINGUISHERS.
• 5. REPORTING UNSAFE EQUIPMENT, CONDITIONS, OR
  PROCEDURES TO SUPERVISOR IMMEDIATELY.

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Mandatory Items (Cont)

• 6. LOCATION OF MEDICAL FACILITIES AND PROCEDURES
  FOR
  
• OBTAINING TREATMENT.
• 9. REQUIREMENTS FOR DOCUMENTATION AND
  NOTIFICATION OF
  
• OCCUPATIONAL INJURY OR ILLNESS.
• 7. INDIVIDUAL RESPONSIBILITIES FOR ENSURING OWN
  SAFETY.
  
• 11. REQUIRED USE OF SAFETY BELTS.
• 12. PERSONNEL RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES UNDER
  OSHA GUIDANCE (29 CFR 1910)
  
• 13 FIRST U.S. ARMY HAZARD COMMUNICATION
  PROGRAM
  
• REQUIREMENTS
• 14. PRINCIPLES OF RISK MANAGEMENT.

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Mandatory Items (Cont)

• 15. PERSONNEL RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES UNDER
  OSHA GUIDANCE (29 CFR 1910)
  
• 16. FIRST U.S. ARMY HAZARD COMMUNICATION PROGRAM
  REQUIREMENTS
  
• 17. PRINCIPLES OF RISK MANAGEMENT.

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1. Hazards of the Job and Safety Procedures

• Hazard 1 Electrical (National Electric Codes)
• Contact with energized electronic equipment can
  cause shocks, burns, and even death
  
• Always de-energize, and tag equipment before
  working on malfunction equipment
  
• If it is something that cannot be fixed, take the
  equipment out of service, mark it as such and
  arrange for professional repair.

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1. Hazards of the Job and Safety Procedures(Cont)

• Hazard 2 Chemicals
• Chemicals can cause eye damage, burns,
  respiratory problems, and even death
  
• Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) are available
  from the safety office for all the chemicals you
  use
  
• Assume all chemicals are hazardous to your
  health
  
• Use personal protection (PPE) IAW MSDS
• Follow MSDS precautions

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1. Hazards of the Job and Safety Precautions
(Cont)

• Hazard 3 Lightning
• Lightning can damage equipment and cause personal
  injury and even death
  
• Heed all lightning weather warnings
• Get indoors and remain indoors anytime lightning
  is reported in the area
  
• Cease all outside activities when lightning is
  in the area area

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1. Hazards of the Job and Safety Precautions
(Cont)

• Hazard 4 Cabinets
• Cabinets are used for storage of regulations,
  files and assorted paper products.
  
• Store heavier items in the lower compartments
• Never open more than one drawer at a time
• Bend from the knees and not from the waist when
  using the lower compartments
  
• Close drawers after use to prevent tripping

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1. Hazards of the Job and Safety Precautions
(Cont)

• Hazard 5 Tripping and Falls
• Buffer cords, equipment, and storage containers
  can cause personnel to trip and fall
  
• Store equipment and containers so as NOT to
  present a tripping hazard
  
• Be aware of your surroundings
• Inclement weather can cause slippery conditions
• Be aware of your surroundings
• Report or clean up any spills
• Be careful when entering and leaving buildings
  during inclement weather conditions

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1. Hazards of the Job and Safety Precautions
(Cont)

• Hazard 6 Paper Cutters, Shredders, and Other
  Sharp Tools
  
• Careless use of sharp tools and equipment can
  result in cuts, lacerations, and punctures
  
• Handle sharp objects with extreme care
• Ensure your fingers are clear of the blade when
  cutting with the paper cutter
  
• Lower and lock the blade when not in use
• Shredders must be kept free of metal objects and
  loose clothing -dont wear long/loose sleeves,
  neck ties, or anything that can get caught in the
  shredder while operating
• Never put tools in pockets or store unguarded
  razor blades in desk drawers

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1. Hazards of the Job and Safety Precautions
(Cont)

• Hazard 6 Typing and Computer Use
• Prolonged use of computer terminals can result in
  back strain, fatigue, possible eye disorders, or
  a wrist injury known as carpal tunnel syndrome
  
• Prioritize work so long periods of exposure are
  avoided
  
• Work stations to be established to ergonomics
  standards
  
• Maintain proper posture at all times to aid in
  reducing stress on upper torso

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1. Hazards of the Job and Safety Precautions
(Cont)

• Hazard 7 Cigarette Smoke
• Inhaling cigarette smoke (even second hand) is
  considered hazardous to your health
  
• Smoking is not permitted in government facilities
  and vehicles
  
• Observe NO SMOKING signs
• The ONLY designated smoking area for the 1A HQs
  is by the loading dock in the enclosed area and
  west side of building 101 (outside break areas).
  
• Smoking is not allowed within a 50 ft radius of
  doorways on Army installations

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2. ARMY/OSH requirements that apply to the work
area

• The First U.S. Army Safety Office is the primary
  location for safety standard access. The
  following safety standards that directly impact
  day to day operations are either accessible
  through the sections computer terminals or
  located in the safety office

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2. ARMY/OSH requirements that apply to the work
area (Cont)

• AR 385-10, Army Safety Program
• First Army Reg. 385-1, Safety and Occupational
  Health
  
• AR 420-90, Fire Protection
• AR 385-40, Army Accident Investigation and
  Reporting
  
• 29 CFR 1910, Occupational Safety and Health
  Standards
  
• DODI 6055.1, DOD Occupational Safety and Health
  Program
  
• EM 385-1-1, U.S. Army Corps Of Engineers Safety
  and Health Requirements
  
• First U.S. Army Emergency Action Plan(dated 20
  June 01)

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3. Location and Use of Emergency and Fire
Protection Equipment

• Fire Alarms (red pull boxes) (Annual Test
  Required)
  
• Located near each exit become familiar with
  their location and use
  
• Fire Extinguishers
• Types A, B, and C available in work centers
  become familiar with location and use
  
• Smoke Detectors, Fire Detectors, and Automatic
  Sprinklers
  
• Do not touch smoke and fire detectors or sprinkle
  heads

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3. Location and Use of Emergency and Fire
Protection Equipment (Cont)

• Electrical Power
• Main circuit breakers know location and use
• Emergency Lighting (battery operated)
• Illuminates automatically when power is
  interrupted

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4. Reporting Unsafe Equipment, Conditions, or
Procedures

• Remove or secure unsafe equipment from service
  and report it immediately
  
• Identify unsafe conditions and procedures to your
  supervisor immediately
  
• Notify the Safety Manager at Ext. 7608 or email
  Vincent.Zebertas_at_First.army.mil

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5. Mishap Reporting Procedures

• Command Notification of Fatalities and Serious
  Injury.
  
• First U.S. Army will be immediately
  telephonically notified of all on/off duty
  military fatalities (AC,ARNG,USAR)
  
• All accidents, injuries, fires regardless of
  cause or amount will be reported through the
  chain of command w/ info to First U.S. Army
  Safety Mgr.
• Civilian reporting is limited to on duty time and
  during official travel
  
• AR 385-40, Accident Reporting and Records provide
  guidance on reporting accidents

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5. Mishap Reporting Procedures (Cont)

• Civilian Accident Reporting
• Department of Labor Forms CA-1, CA-2 and CA-16
  are used to report injury and occupational
  disease
  
• CA-1 notifies supervisor of employee traumatic
  injury
  
• CA-2 notifies supervisor of employee
  occupational disease and serves as a report to
  OWCP
  
• CA-16authorizes injured employee to obtain
  medical examination and/or treatment

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6. Location of Medical Facilities and Procedures

• Fort McPherson Army Clinic(BLD. 125, (404)
  464-2778
  
• TRICARE REP(404)464-0291
• CENTRAL APPOINTMENTS
• - [phone]
• PHARMACY
• - [phone]

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6. Location of Medical Facilities and Procedures
for Obtaining Treatment (Cont)

• Except for Emergency Situations
• Any time a military member requires medical care
  (sick, injured, motor vehicle accident , etc.),
  if available, they must go to a military medical
  facility. The individual must be able to justify
  why a military medical facility was not used
  (emergency, distance, military facility not
  available, etc.). If military facility is
  available in area, member can request civilian
  ambulance for transport - government will pay
  cost of ambulance. If you seek medical attention
  for NON emergencies without going through the
  military facility first you can be held liable
  for the cost of the treatment.

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6. Location of Medical Facilities and Procedures
for Obtaining Treatment (Cont)

• Military, and Civilians
• Emergency treatment may be obtained without prior
  authorization
  
• Injured members will be immediately taken for
  medical attention!!

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7. Individual Responsibilities for Ensuring Own
Safety

• Comply with Army/OSHA guidance
• Promptly report safety, fire, and health hazards
  and deficiencies
  
• Promptly report injuries and illnesses to your
  supervisor
  
• Comply with protective clothing or equipment
  requirements
  
• Give due consideration to personal safety and
  safety of fellow workers while performing
  assigned tasks

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8. Required Use of Safety Belts

• All personnel on an Army installation must use
  occupant restraints while operating or riding as
  a passenger in any motor vehicle IAW AR 385-55.
  
• Georgia state law requires the use of occupant
  restraints, and it is your responsibility to wear
  them on or off base. Tickets will be issued.

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9. Individuals Rights and Responsibilities
under OSHA Guidance (29 CFR 1960)

• Take part in the OSHA program without fear,
  coercion, discrimination, or reprisal
  
• Request inspections of unsafe or unhealthy
  working conditions and report those conditions to
  the supervisor, safety manager, fire protection
  specialist, or bioenviromental engineers,
  including OSHA officials
• Use official on-duty time to take part in OSHA
  program activities

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9. Individuals Rights and Responsibilities
under OSHA Guidance (29 CFR 1960)

• Have access to applicable Occupational Safety and
  Health Administration (OSHA) and Army standards,
  installation injury and illness statistics,
  safety, fire prevention and health procedures,
  and their own employee exposure and medical
  records
• Decline to perform an assigned task because of a
  reasonable belief that the task poses an imminent
  risk of death or serious bodily harm. The
  affected employee and local management may
  request an assessment by installation safety,
  fire protection, or health professionals before
  proceeding

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10. Army Hazard Communication (HAZCOM) Program
Requirements

• Each workplace using or handling hazardous
  material will maintain a written HAZCOM program
  and the requirements are located in 29 CFR
  1910.1200 Standard for specific requirements

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11. Principles of Risk Management

• Risk Management is a way to
• a. Manage the risks up front
• b. Accept no unnecessary risk
• c. Make risk decisions at the right level
• d. Accept risks only when the benefits outweigh
  the projected benefits

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11. Principles of Risk Management (Cont)
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11. Principles of Risk Management (Cont)

• All valid safety violations or write-ups that
  have been assigned Risk Assessment Codes (RAC)
  are considered hazards. Hazards that cannot be
  corrected within 30 days will be recorded on an
  DA Form 4756 (Hazard Abatement Plan) and made
  part of the master hazard abatement plan. The
  RAC is an expression of the degree of risk in
  terms of hazard severity and mishap probabilities
  taken from the following matrix

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11. Principles of Risk Management (Cont)

• SEVERITY
• I Death or permanent total disability or
  resource lost or damage over 1,000,000.
  
• II Permanent partial disability, temporary
  total disability in excess of 3 months, or
  resource lost or damage from 200,000 to less
  than 1,000,000.
• III Lost workday mishap or resource loss or
  damage from 10,000 to less than 200,000.
  
• IV First aid or minor medical treatment, or
  resource loss or damage less than 10,000, or
  simply a violation of a requirement in a
  standard.

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11. Principles of Risk Management (Cont)

• PROBABILITY
• A Likely to occur immediately within a short
  period of time
  
• B Probably will occur in time
• C Possible to occur in time
• D Unlikely to occur

MISHAP PROBABILITY A B C
D I 1 1 2 3 II 1
2 3 4 III 2 3 4
5 IV 3 4 5 5
CODE DESCRIPTIONS 1--Imminent Danger 2
--Serious 3--Moderate 4--Minor 5
--Negligible
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Summary

• No horseplay
• Work areas are to be kept clean and neat
• Remove and report unserviceable equipment
• MSDS are available for your review and use in the
  support section
  
• Report all injuries on and off duty ASAP to your
  supervisor and the First Army Safety Mgr.

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Where to get more information

• ASK YOUR SUPERVISOR
• ASK YOUR SAFETY MGR

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We Want Your Ideas

• If you have a better way to provide a safer work
  environment, please share them with your
  supervisor