SAFETY ORIENTATION GUIDE FOR NEW EMPLOYEES

Introduction:

The purpose of this guide is to provide a framework for conducting safety orientations for new employees. Accident statistics show that new employees are much more likely to sustain on-the-job injuries than more experienced workers. Therefore, it is essential that new employees receive a detailed safety orientation in order to provide them with the knowledge and skills needed to perform their jobs safely and prevent accidents.

Safety should be a priority for new employees from the first day of employment. They should be told of the City/Town and your department’s commitment to safety and the expectation that all employees will perform their jobs safely and avoid accidents.

Whether the orientation is conducted by a supervisor, risk manager, human resources representative or other official, certain safety-related information should be reviewed.

Other safe job procedures should be reviewed with employees prior to their assignment to a task that exposes them to specific hazards.

While this orientation guide is designed in a comprehensive manner, it is not possible to cover every conceivable safety hazard, policy or procedure that employees need to know about. Henceforth, City/Town employees responsible for conducting safety orientations should modify this document as appropriate to ensure that everything that should be reviewed with new employees is adequately covered. A copy of this program may be obtained on floppy disk from the Risk Specialist so necessary changes can be made.

Planning the Safety Orientation:

The Human Resources Department has a formal employee orientation where employee payroll, benefits, and other personnel-related policies are reviewed. After this process is completed, a brief safety orientation is conducted by the Risk Specialist.

Department’s are responsible for conducting safety orientations on the more complex safety issues pertaining to their operations. The Risk Specialist will help department’s set-up classroom instruction if needed.

For more than one employee, a classroom set-up is usually best. Arrangements should be made to have a TV/VCR, other audio/visual equipment, adequate copies of pertinent policies and procedures, personal protective equipment and other materials assembled prior to the orientation. The meeting room should be well lit and away from noisy areas and other distractions. An adequate amount of time should be planned so you don’t have to rush through important information.

Conducting the Safety Orientation:

The first day on the job typically involves many new faces and information that employees try their best to absorb. In reality, the amount of information that they will be able to retain is limited. With this in mind, the initial segment of the safety orientation should cover general information that is not critical to their survival, unless, of course, they are required to perform a hazardous activity on day one.

Information given to new employees on the first day should include a discussion of the City/Town and the department’s commitment to safety and other basic safety information. Module 1 provides a checklist of key topics that should be covered on day one.

The left side of the checklist includes boxes where the instructor can check “yes” if the topic has been reviewed, “no” if it hasn’t, and “n/a” if the item is not applicable to the particular employee(s) involved.

Under each topic are notes to the instructor, key points, and resources. The “notes to instructor” prompt the person conducting the orientation to gather and review various policies and procedures, coordinate additional training, etc. The “key points” section serves as a reminder of important information to impart to new employees during the orientation. Y

Documentation:

It is important that you document the safety orientation as well as any other safety training. A form has been provided in Appendix B that you can use for this purpose.

Follow-up:

As mentioned earlier, employees will not retain all the information that you review with them during the safety orientation. Therefore, follow-up training may be necessary to review key safety policies, procedures and hazards. Additional training classes may be needed to teach specific job skills in order to prevent accidents.

Also, retraining may be needed if an accident occurs or an employee is observed performing a job unsafely. Be sure to document any follow-up training.

Safety Orientation

Module No. 1

Date:

Employee: Instructor:

Safety Policy and Responsibilities

Reviewed

Yes No N/A Safety Policy

Notes to Instructor:

‘ ‘ ‘ 1. Review the City/Town’s & the department’s safety policy

with the employee.

‘ ‘ ‘ 2. Present a copy of the safety policy and have the employee

acknowledge receipt in writing.

Yes No N/A Safety Responsibilities

Notes to Instructor:

‘ ‘ ‘ 1. Review employee(s) responsibilities for safety.

‘ ‘ ‘ 2. Review role of safety coordinator and/or safety committees. The

Safety Coordinator is .

‘ ‘ ‘ 3. Review any standards for safety in the performance evaluation

system.

‘ ‘ ‘ 4. Review with the employee how a violation of safety rules can

result in disciplinary action or other consequences.

Key Points:

‘ ‘ ‘ 1. The entity’s evaluation contains criteria to gauge your

conformance on safety issues, and to impose discipline for violations.

Resources:

Municipal & County Entities Catalog of Risk Management & Safety Training Materials.

· Video – Safety is Your Responsibility – 5 Minutes

· Video – Employee Safety Orientation – 12 Minutes

Accident Reporting

Yes No N/A Reporting Accidents and Near Misses

Notes to Instructor:

‘ ‘ ‘ 1. Review the City/Town’s accident reporting procedures.

Key Points:

‘ ‘ ‘ 1. Report on-the-job accidents to your immediate supervisor as soon

as possible, but no later than 24 hours after the accident.

‘ ‘ ‘ 2. An accident investigation will be conducted to see if or how the

accident could have been prevented.

‘ ‘ ‘ 3. If you observe any unsafe conditions or actions, contact your

supervisor. These situations will be reviewed to see if changes in the operation or equipment may be appropriate.

‘ ‘ ‘ 4. If a near miss accident occurred that could have caused injury or

property damage, notify your supervisor to determine ways to prevent a future occurrence.

Yes No N/A First Aid

Notes to Instructor:

‘ ‘ ‘ 1. Point out the locations of first aid kits and emergency

eyewash/shower stations during a tour of the facility.

Key Points:

‘ ‘ ‘ 1. If an injury does not require medical attention, administer the

appropriate first aid using supplies from a nearby first aid kit.

‘ ‘ ‘ 2. Know the locations of the nearest first aid kits in your work area.

‘ ‘ ‘ 3. If first aid supplies are low, insufficient, or outdated, contact your

supervisor.

‘ ‘ ‘ 4. Know the locations of any eyewashes or emergency showers in

your work area.

‘ ‘ ‘ 5. Let your supervisor know of the incident and determine whether it

could have been prevented.

‘ ‘ ‘ 6. Keep in mind that an injury may be worse than first indicated and

later merit medical attention.

Yes No N/A Workers’ Compensation Claims

Key Points:

‘ ‘ ‘ 1. All work related injuries must be reported to your supervisor.

‘ ‘ ‘ 2. You must complete an “Employee’s Loss Control Report”, a

“Supervisor’s Loss Control Report” and an “Employee’s Written Notice of Injury to Employer” form within four working days of the injury.

‘ ‘ ‘ 3. is responsible for filing

workers’ compensation claims. If you have any questions regarding a claim, contact him/her.

‘ ‘ ‘ 4. Workers’ compensation applies to medical expenses that are

incurred for approved treatments and also covers a portion of your lost time under specified circumstances.

‘ ‘ ‘ 5. If you need medical assistance, you may see any physician you

choose. This physician will become your primary physician until the workers’ comp carrier (MMIA) approves an alternate physician or specialist. If it is an emergency and you must go to the Emergency Room, the Emergency Room Physician will not be your primary physician. You may choose a physician after you receive emergency care. This physician will then become your primary care physician.

‘ ‘ ‘ 6. If you go to another medical provider without having it approved

by the MMIA, you may not be eligible for workers’ compensation benefits.

‘ ‘ ‘ 7. A claims adjuster may contact you to discuss the incident and

answer any questions you may have.

Yes No N/A Return to Work Program

Key Points:

‘ ‘ ‘ 1. The City/Town & the MMIA have a return-to-work

program that will assist you should you have a partial disability from a work injury. The City/Town works very closely with the MMIA in this program.

Yes No N/A Employee Liability

Key Points:

‘ ‘ ‘ 1. You must stay within the scope of your assigned duties and scope

of authority to avoid liability.

‘ ‘ ‘ 2. When you notice an obvious hazard that should be corrected to

avoid injury or property loss, make appropriate corrections within your responsibility or call it to the attention of your supervisor.

General Safety Rules

Yes No N/A City/Town Safety Rules

Notes to Instructor:

‘ ‘ ‘ 1. Provide a copy of the safety rules to the new employee and review

those applicable to the job.

Key Points:

‘ ‘ ‘ 1. The safety rules for your department are located

‘ ‘ ‘ 2. If you have questions regarding any of these rules, contact your

supervisor.

‘ ‘ ‘ 3. If injured during the violation of a known safety rule, your

workers’ compensation benefits may be reduced up to 50 percent.

Yes No N/A Acceptable Clothing and Footwear

Notes to Instructor:

‘ ‘ ‘ 1. Review the City/Town policy on work clothing.

‘ ‘ ‘ 2. Review the policy on appropriate footwear for the departments

represented.

Key Points:

‘ ‘ ‘ 1. Clothing worn should present an appropriate image. No stains,

holes, or tears.

‘ ‘ ‘ 2. Reflective vests shall be worn when working around motorized

traffic.

‘ ‘ ‘ 3. The use of shorts, cutoffs or sandals is (your policy here):

‘ ‘ ‘ 4. Loose clothing and jewelry shall not be worn around moving

equipment.

Yes No N/A Housekeeping

Key Points:

‘ ‘ ‘ 1. You are required to keep your work area in a clean and orderly

fashion.

‘ ‘ ‘ 2. Housekeeping minimizes unseen hazards, helps productivity, and

allows for safe exit in an emergency.

Yes No N/A Operation and Maintenance of Equipment

Notes to Instructor:

‘ ‘ ‘ 1. Become familiar with the tools and equipment that new employees

may be using in their jobs.

Key Points:

‘ ‘ ‘ 1. Proper use of tools and equipment is an important part of your

daily job. Many accidents occur due to improper operations and maintenance of equipment. Part of proper maintenance is putting equipment back in the place assigned for it.

‘ ‘ ‘ 2. Make sure you are properly trained before using any tools or

equipment.

‘ ‘ ‘ 3. Inspect for defects before using tools and equipment, including

gaps in electrical insulation, lack of guards or signs of overheating. Report any unsafe conditions to your supervisor.

‘ ‘ ‘ 4. Follow applicable maintenance schedules for tools and equipment.

Yes No N/A No Smoking Area

Notes to Instructor:

‘ ‘ ‘ 1. Review your entity’s smoking policy and point out areas where

smoking is permitted or prohibited.

Key Points:

‘ ‘ ‘ 1. Smoking is (prohibited) (permitted) .

‘ ‘ ‘ 2. Smoking is prohibited in certain areas and operations due to the

use, or proximity to, flammable liquids and gases. Your supervisor will detail these locations for you.

Yes No N/A Horseplay

Key Points:

‘ ‘ ‘ 1. Horseplay of any kind is discouraged and may be subject to

disciplinary action.

Personnel Policies

Yes No N/A Sexual Harassment

Notes to Instructor:

‘ ‘ ‘ 1. Review the entity’s policy on sexual harassment.

Key Points:

‘ ‘ ‘ 1. Sexual harassment of any kind to fellow employees or the public

will not be tolerated and will result in disciplinary actions.

‘ ‘ ‘ 2. Report incidents to appropriate persons as reflected in our policy.

‘ ‘ ‘ 3. The City/Town’s Sexual Harassment policy is located in the Human

Resources Office.

Yes No N/A Drug and Alcohol Use

Notes to Instructor:

‘ ‘ ‘ 1. Review the City/Town’s policy as to the consequences of

drug or alcohol use during work hours.

Key Points:

‘ ‘ ‘ 1. Drug and alcohol use in the workplace is specifically prohibited.

‘ ‘ ‘ 2. If you show up to work under the influence, you will be

‘ ‘ ‘ 3. If you are using over the counter or prescription drugs that may

affect your job performance, let your supervisor know.

Yes No N/A Drug and Alcohol Testing

Notes to Instructor:

‘ ‘ ‘ 1. Review the City/Town’s policy on drug and alcohol testing.

‘ ‘ ‘ 2. Ensure that supervisors of CDL drivers are given required training

on DOT Drug and Alcohol Awareness.

Key Points:

‘ ‘ ‘ 1. If you have a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), federal laws

require random drug and alcohol testing. The selection process is random and you will not know when you may be selected. If you test positive during the random test, you will be subject to disciplinary action. The coordinator for the alcohol and drug testing is Linda Williams of the Human Resources Department.

‘ ‘ ‘ 2. Certain vehicle accidents will result in a post accident drug and

alcohol test to determine whether you were driving while impaired.

Yes No N/A Workplace Violence

Key Points:

‘ ‘ ‘ 1. If you are threatened with violence by an employee or citizen,

contact your supervisor, the police or the Human Resources Department immediately. Take all threats seriously.

‘ ‘ ‘ 2. Never react with hostility towards anyone.

Yes No N/A Security Procedures

Notes to Instructor:

‘ ‘ ‘ 1. Review applicable security policies and procedures including

measures that are taken to restrict entry of unauthorized persons and allow entry of those authorized.

Key Points:

‘ ‘ ‘ 1. The entity has devices allowing entry into buildings or parking

areas (e.g., gate cards, codes, or employee badges) for the following areas: .

‘ ‘ ‘ 2. Security procedures for working at night or on weekends are as

follows:

‘ ‘ ‘ 3. If you see suspicious behavior in parking areas or in and around

the entity’s buildings, contact the Police Department or security.

‘ ‘ ‘ 4. Do not attempt to confront someone who is suspicious or is

committing a crime. Call 911.

Yes No N/A Citizen Complaints

Key Points:

‘ ‘ ‘ 1. When faced with a citizen complaint about injury or damage

alleged to be caused by the City/Town, refer that complaint to the Risk Specialist, so that they may file a claim. Report the complaint immediately to your supervisor. Do not admit liability or make any promises.

‘ ‘ ‘ 2. The City/Town has written procedures for dealing with incidents

involving the public and such an incident should be reported to your immediate supervisor and the Risk Specialist.

‘ ‘ ‘ 3. If a citizen is hostile towards you, respond in a professional

manner.

Yes No N/A Dealing with the Media

Key Points:

‘ ‘ ‘ 1. Do not answer any questions from the media or volunteer any

information regarding accidents or areas of potential liability.

‘ ‘ ‘ 2. Refer them to the City/Town’s spokesperson.

‘ ‘ ‘ 3. The entity’s designated spokesperson(s) are:

Emergency Plan

Yes No N/A Emergency Evacuation

Notes to Instructor:

‘ ‘ ‘ 1. Review your department’s emergency and evacuation plan and

discuss responsibilities of key personnel in response activities.

‘ ‘ ‘ 2. Give more extensive training periodically regarding evacuation,

especially to those with specific responsibilities in the emergency evacuation plan.

3. Review the procedures and notification requirements for:

‘ ‘ ‘ a. Fires;

‘ ‘ ‘ b. Chlorine emergencies and other chemical releases;

‘ ‘ ‘ c. Tornadoes;

‘ ‘ ‘ d. Floods; and

‘ ‘ ‘ e. Bomb threats.

‘ ‘ ‘ 4. Coordinate more extensive training to those that may be affected

or involved with chlorine and chemical spill emergencies.

Key Points:

‘ ‘ ‘ 1. Know the emergency exits within your facilities and determine the

closest path to exit.

‘ ‘ ‘ 2. Make sure aisles are kept clear and exits are unobstructed.

‘ ‘ ‘ 3. Make sure you know who coordinates emergency evacuations

and where to gather after an evacuation.

‘ ‘ ‘ 4. When you notice a chemical release such as chlorine gas,

determine whether evacuation is necessary.

‘ ‘ ‘ 5. If a chemical spill or fire has occurred that is beyond your ability

to control, contact the Fire Department to respond. They have training in hazardous materials and fire suppression. If you have not been trained, do not respond to spills or fires. Evacuate the area and allow those trained to enter. If you have been trained, make sure you have the correct personal protective equipment, assess the risk using Material Safety Data Sheets, and contact the Fire Department as back-up.

Resources:

OSHA Part 1910.38(a)(5) – Emergency Plan – Training Required

Municipal & County Entities Catalog of Risk Management & Safety Training Materials.

· Video – Chlorine Safety – 12 Minutes

· Video – Chemical Safety – 9 Minutes

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Yes No N/A Personal Protective Equipment and its Use

Notes to Instructor:

‘ ‘ ‘ 1. Review the department rules related to PPE use with the employee.

‘ ‘ ‘ 2. Review the policy on reimbursement for certain PPE items.

‘ ‘ ‘ 3. Coordinate more extensive training on the use of specific PPE such

as respiratory protection.

Key Points:

‘ ‘ ‘ 1. The entity will provide you with PPE to perform your job safely,

including the following provisions:

‘ ‘ ‘ 2. The entity will reimburse you for the purchase of prescription

safety glasses as per the City/Town policy.

‘ ‘ ‘ 3. PPE must be maintained in clean condition without defects.

‘ ‘ ‘ 4. Your supervisor will instruct you on which pieces of PPE are

appropriate for particular operations.

‘ ‘ ‘ 5. Safety glasses with side shields are needed for operations where

something may be projected into your eye including fine dust particles. Chemical protective goggles are needed for liquids that may splash into your eye. Safety shoes are needed where there is a potential for heavy objects to fall or pinch your feet.

Yes No N/A The Use of Back Belts

Notes to Instructors:

‘ ‘ ‘ 1. Review the operations where back belts are used, if at all.

‘ ‘ ‘ 2. Coordinate more extensive training for those who will be wearing

back belts.

Key Points:

‘ ‘ ‘ 1. Back belts are issued to employees in specific departments and

operations based upon their exposure.

‘ ‘ ‘ 2. Training and proper use are necessary for back belts to be effective

in the prevention of back injuries.

‘ ‘ ‘ 3. You should not attempt to lift more than you normally would just

because you are wearing a back belt.

Exposures to Chemical, Physical or Biological Agents

Yes No N/A Hazard Communication Program

Notes to Instructor:

‘ ‘ ‘ 1. Know the location of the “Right to Know” stations or Material

Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) books of the departments being trained.

‘ ‘ ‘ 2. If the use of chemicals will be extensive for those being trained,

coordinate Hazard Communication training for those personnel.

Key Points:

‘ ‘ ‘ 1. Information on the chemicals used in your work area may be found

in the MSDS located .

‘ ‘ ‘ 2. Consult a MSDS for the chemical product(s) being used to

determine how to work with the product safely and what hazards may be present.

‘ ‘ ‘ 3. If you feel like you are being adversely exposed to a chemical,

inform your supervisor so that corrective measures can be taken.

‘ ‘ ‘ 4. If using a chemical product, make sure the container is labeled

properly as to the actual contents. If the container is not labeled, or the label has been defaced, contact your supervisor.

Yes No N/A Hearing Conservation Program

Notes to Instructor:

‘ ‘ ‘ 1. Employees frequently working in high noise areas or operations

should be included in the formal hearing conservation program.

‘ ‘ ‘ 2. Audiograms (hearing tests) and more extensive training should be

coordinated with the appropriate person.

Key Points:

‘ ‘ ‘ 1. Earplugs and muffs will be provided to employees working in high

noise areas. They are located .

‘ ‘ ‘ 2. Inform your supervisor if the supply of earplugs is low, your

earmuffs are damaged, or your plugs or muffs are uncomfortable.

Resources:

OSHA 1910.95

Yes No N/A Bloodborne Pathogens/Infection Control

Notes to Instructor:

‘ ‘ ‘ 1. Review the Bloodborne Pathogens Program/Infection Control Plan.

‘ ‘ ‘ 2. If the employee will be responding to emergency medical

incidents, is a first aid responder, lifeguard, or performing certain janitorial services, coordinate more extensive training on bloodborne pathogens.

Key Points:

‘ ‘ ‘ 1. The Infection Control Plan is located .

‘ ‘ ‘ 2. If you find blood or someone who is bleeding, call 911 and/or

contact someone that has training in first aid/CPR.

‘ ‘ ‘ 3. If you must handle visible blood, treat it as infectious. Use fluid

resistant gloves, a paper respirator, and safety goggles or face shield to prevent exposure.

‘ ‘ ‘ 4. These pieces of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) are located

‘ ‘ ‘ 5. If you do not have the necessary training to protect yourself from

bloodborne pathogens, seek someone who does to perform the necessary actions.

Yes No N/A Video Display Terminal Work Station Ergonomics

Notes to Instructor:

‘ ‘ ‘ 1. Coordinate an ergonomics evaluation of the applicable employee’s

computer workstations after they are set up.

Key Points:

‘ ‘ ‘ 1. It is important that your computer work station be set up so that

you can perform typical operations such as keying without undue strain.

‘ ‘ ‘ 2. Ensure that your chair provides adequate back support (ie., it is the

right size, adjustment, and tension on the chair back).

‘ ‘ ‘ 3. Adjust your keyboard so that your forearms are parallel to the floor

or slightly sloped downward while keying.

‘ ‘ ‘ 4. Adjust your monitor so that the top of your monitor is at eye level

or slightly lower.

‘ ‘ ‘ 5. Assess your workspace to determine whether items typically

needed are within comfortable reach. For example, if you must access files and be on the phone at the same time, position these items so they can both be assessed without undue strain.

Yes No N/A Back Injury Prevention

Notes to Instructor:

‘ ‘ ‘ 1. Coordinate more extensive back injury prevention training for

employees who will be performing lifting as a normal function of their job.

Key Points:

‘ ‘ ‘ 1. Perform stretching exercises before lifting.

‘ ‘ ‘ 2. If you don’t feel comfortable with lifting, ask for help or get a

mechanical lifting device such as a hoist or dolly.

‘ ‘ ‘ 3. If you are wearing a back belt, do not attempt to lift more than you

typically would without the belt. Back belts must be cinched up tightly to be effective. Receive training on proper use.

‘ ‘ ‘ 4. When lifting: bend down with the knees; maintain the load close

to the body; maintain natural curvature of the back; do not twist; but pivot with the load if turning.

Vehicle Safety Rules and Procedures

Yes No N/A General Vehicle Safety

Notes to Instructor:

‘ ‘ ‘ 1. Review the policy for vehicle use with employees who will be

driving on business.

‘ ‘ ‘ 2. Coordinate a defensive driving course.

Key Points:

‘ ‘ ‘ 1. Vehicle accidents are one of the most frequent and severe causes

of on-the-job-injuries.

‘ ‘ ‘ 2. The City/Town will schedule you for a defensive driving course as

soon as one is available in the area.

‘ ‘ ‘ 3. The City/Town rules for vehicle use are located .

Yes No N/A Qualifying to Drive a Vehicle

Notes to Instructor:

‘ ‘ ‘ 1. Determine whether any employees in the orientation need

Commercial Driver’s Licenses (CDL). Check to see if they have appropriate licenses for the vehicles they will be operating.

‘ ‘ ‘ 2. Coordinate specialized training such as bus driving or off-road

driving as necessary.

Key Points:

‘ ‘ ‘ 1. To drive a vehicle for the entity you must be properly trained on

that type of vehicle.

‘ ‘ ‘ 2. If you are driving a vehicle with 16 or more passengers including

the driver, or a vehicle weighing over 26,000 pounds, you must have a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), and therefore to be included in the random drug and alcohol testing.

Yes No N/A Vehicle Checkout Procedures

Notes to Instructors:

‘ ‘ ‘ 1. Review your vehicle checkout procedures with employees who

will be driving City/Town vehicles.

Key Points:

‘ ‘ ‘ 1. Before starting a vehicle for use, check the tires for wear and

pressure and the lights for proper operation. Adjust the rear view and side view mirrors. While in operation, check the brakes to see if they are working properly.

‘ ‘ ‘ 2. You must have the appropriate licenses and otherwise qualify to

use that vehicle before checking it out.

‘ ‘ ‘ 3. The vehicle checkout system is coordinated through

Yes No N/A Seatbelt Use

Notes to Instructor:

‘ ‘ ‘ 1. Review the seatbelt policy.

‘ ‘ ‘ 2. Discuss any incentive programs you may have to encourage the

use of seatbelts and any procedures used to monitor compliance.

Key Points:

‘ ‘ ‘ 1. You must have your seatbelts fastened (shoulder harness and lap

belt) while moving, and in the front seat of any vehicle performing operations essential to your work.

‘ ‘ ‘ 2. Anyone violating this rule is subject to disciplinary actions.

Yes No N/A Vehicle Inspections

Notes to Instructor:

‘ ‘ ‘ 1. If applicable, review the vehicle inspection and preventative

maintenance schedules.

Key Points:

‘ ‘ ‘ 1. Check fluid levels and tire pressures once a week.

‘ ‘ ‘ 2. If you hear any strange noises or if any problems are noted, inform

your supervisor.

‘ ‘ ‘ 3. Your supervisor will schedule a more thorough inspection and

service for the vehicle at the City/Town Shops.

Yes No N/A Vehicle Accidents

Notes to Instructor:

‘ ‘ ‘ 1. Review form used for performing a vehicle accident investigation.

Key Points:

‘ ‘ ‘ 1. All accidents, no matter how minor, involving property damage,

vehicle damage and/or injury, must be reported as soon as possible. Do not leave the scene of an accident. Wait for the police.

General

Yes No N/A Employee Suggestions

Notes to Instructor:

‘ ‘ ‘ 1. Identify any suggestion box or other process for submitting safety

suggestions.

‘ ‘ ‘ 2. Discuss any incentives available to employees for submitting

safety suggestions or reporting and investigating near miss incidents.

Key Points:

‘ ‘ ‘ 1. Employees are encouraged to submit suggestions to improve

safety; either work practices or conditions, to your supervisor.

‘ ‘ ‘ 2. Near miss accidents and suggestions on how to prevent a

recurrence should also be reported.

Yes No N/A Access to Employee Medical Records

Key Points:

‘ ‘ ‘ 1. If you’ve been exposed to a hazard at work and the exposure has

been measured, you may find your exposure records at the office of Human Resources.

‘ ‘ ‘ 2. Applicable medical records may be found at the office of Human

Resources.

Friday, 13 April 2012