Volunteer Safety Orientation

1. Volunteer Safety Orientation

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3. Program Objective Stanislaus County values the safety and security of all employees and volunteers. This brief program is designed to help you begin your volunteer journey with the basic safety expectations and information needed to get you started . Each department in the County may have further safety training specific to your assigned task(s). Thank you and welcome to our team!

4. Discussion Topics

5. SAFETY IS EVERYONE’S RESPONSIBILITY Injury and Illness Prevention Program (IIPP) State of California Occupational Safety and Health Regulations and County Policy require that we have an IIPP. In the IIPP it states that employee and volunteer safety training shall be provided as follows: • To all new workers; • To all workers given new job assignments for which training has not previously provided; • Whenever new substances, processes, procedures or equipment are introduced to the workplace and represent a new hazard; • Whenever we become aware of a new or previously unrecognized hazard; • To supervisors to familiarize them with the safety and health hazards to which workers under their immediate direction and control may be exposed; and • To all workers with respect to hazards specific to each employee's job assignment.

6. Types of Safety Training • Formal Instructor-Led Classroom Training • On-line Training via the Target Solutions Training Platform • Tailgate Safety Meetings (Pre-task Safety Briefing) • Departmental Task- Specific Training Session. • General Safety Orientation Meetings

7. SUCCESS EXAMPLE: • #1. You are given the job of being a driver for a handicapped person. • You will be required to take the County Defensive Driving Training Course online or in a classroom setting. • #2. You have volunteered to help with walking trail maintenance. • You will need to receive training on the use and care of the personal protective equipment for that task. (Safety glasses, gloves, etc. ) as well as tool use and any possible hazards you may encounter; e.g. insects, needles , slip/trip/fall hazards.

8. What to do in Case You are InjuredOn the Job • Dial 911 If injury is serious or life threatening • If not life-threatening ,seek first aid • Notify your supervisor immediately • Ask to be seen by a County approved occupational Doctor if applicable. See List of Clinics Here: http://www.stancounty.com/riskmgmt/risk-wc-sub-main.shtm • There are several Worker’s Compensation documents that will need to be filled out so you can be provided the proper medical care and your injury can be legally documented. Your Dept. Human Resources personnel will handle this. (See the On The Job Injury/Incident Checklist on the next two slides)

9. All forms noted can be found on the County Risk Management website at: http://www.stancounty.com/riskmgmt/risk-wc-forms-sub-main.shtm 1

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11. Accident Investigation In order to prevent accidents, injuries, and illness all near miss events and accidents will be investigated. The goal will never be to place blame but to determine what caused the incident and how it can be prevented in the future. You may be asked to answer questions about the incident and/or asked to provide prevention ideas by a supervisor, safety rep, or the County Safety Officer. Your assistance is very important to the County Safety Program.

12. Dress for Safety Success Volunteers must wear the appropriate clothing for the task or assignment. • Discuss proper clothing with your supervisor • Shoes or boots should be comfortable, provide adequate support ,and have a non-slip sole design • Hats may be required to prevent sunburn • Long Sleeve shirts/pants prevent scratches, sunburn, and bug bites

13. Safety Hazards It is important to learn the safety hazards of each volunteer assignment. The following slides represent some of the major safety hazards that employees and volunteers may be exposed to.

14. Defensive Driving • Before using your vehicle for County work you shall complete an Application for Authorization to Drive on Official County Business (Appendix B) in the County Driver Authorization and Performance Policy (See Link) • http://intranet.co.stanislaus.ca.us/resources/safety-manual/safety-manual-files/Tab%208%20Driver%20Authorization.pdf • Volunteers assigned to drive on a frequent basis shall take a defensive driving course. The County provides online and classroom training • Texting while driving is prohibited • Phone calls are best handled when parked in a safe area • Stay alert at all times and eliminate in-vehicle distractions

15. Slip, Trip, and Fall Prevention

17. Back Safety • Whenever practical use a mechanical lifting device like a dolly or hand truck to move and transport loads. • You must follow all safe lifting procedures when lifting and carrying loads. • If it is too heavy, bulky, or you are unable to lift correctly, you must get help!

18. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Some tasks require the use of PPE, examples include: • Safety Glasses-Prevent serious eye injuries • Gloves-Prevent cuts and scrapes to hands • Hard Hats-Prevent head injuries • Hearing Protection-Prevents hearing damage from loud noise • Respirator- Prevents lung and body system injury from harmful dusts, vapors, and mists. • Protective Toe Cap Boots (Steel, Composite, Etc.) Prevent foot injury from falling loads Always ask your supervisor what the proper PPE for your job is. You must have documented training on the use and care of PPE.

19. PPE and the Hierarchy of Controls

20. Ladder Safety Cal/OSHA and County safety policy require that volunteers receive documented ladder safety training prior to using a ladder.

21. Ladder Safety Remember…Never use a ladder without receiving documented training on the inspection, use, and selection of ladders.

22. Blood Borne Pathogens (BBP) “Bloodborne Pathogens” means pathogenic microorganisms that are present in human blood and can cause disease in humans. These pathogens include, but are not limited to, hepatitis B virus (HBV), hepatitis C virus (HCV) and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).

23. Blood Borne Pathogens (BBP) • If your assignment presents BBP hazards. your department must provide you with formal training on the County BBP program and the Department specific BBP Exposure control plan. http://intranet.co.stanislaus.ca.us/resources/safety-manual/safety-manual-files/Tab%2012%20-%201%20Bloodborne%20Policy. Pdf • Be aware of incidental exposures like cuts, scrapes, bloody noses etc. Protect yourself from any blood or other potentially infectious body material at all times.

24. Work Station Ergonomics • Report workstation related discomfort to your supervisor; e.g. wrist, shoulder, low back, and neck pain. • Take frequent micro-breaks • Employees can do a self assessment by using the County Ergonomics Program self assessment form found in the Ergonomics Policy Appendix D (See Link) • http://intranet.co.stanislaus.ca.us/resources/safety-manual/safety-manual-files/Tab%2014%20Ergonomics%20Policy.pdf • If needed, employees can request a formal workstation ergonomics assessment. Contact Risk Management (525-5710)

25. Sun SafetyIf your assignment takes you outdoors, follow these basic skin cancer prevention tips: 30

26. Heat Illness Prevention • County Departments are required to take at least these four steps to prevent heat illness for exposed employees. • Train all employees and supervisors on heat illness prevention and the County Heat Illness Prevention Program • Provide enough fresh cool water so that each employee can drink at least 1 quart per hour and encourage them to do so. • Provide access to shade and encourage employees to take a cool-down rest in the shade for at least 5 minutes. They should not wait until they feel sick to cool down. • Develop and implement written procedures for heat illness prevention for all exposed employees. • See Tab #23 in the County Safety Manual for the Heat Illness Prevention Policy http://intranet.co.stanislaus.ca.us/resources/safety-manual/safety-manual-files/Tab23%20Heat%20Related%20Policy.pdf

27. Heat Illness Prevention

28. Heat Illness Prevention

29. Hazard Communication • The Cal/OSHA chemical hazard communication regulations require the following: • Written County Program (http://intranet.co.stanislaus.ca.us/resources/safety-manual/safety-manual-files/Tab%207%20Hazard%20Policy.pdf ) • All employees shall be trained on the program • Employees shall receive effective training on the hazards of the chemicals that they work with or are in their work area • Employees must understand globally harmonized (GHS) chemical warning labels • Employees must understand how to obtain and read Chemical Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for all chemicals they work with or are potentially exposed to

30. Global Harmonization Chemical Warning Labels

31. Hazard Communication Safety Data Sheets Section Explanations Section 1, Identification includes product identifier; manufacturer or distributor name, address, phone number; emergency phone number; recommended use; restrictions on use. Section 2, Hazard(s) identification includes all hazards regarding the chemical; required label elements. Section 3, Composition/information on ingredients includes information on chemical ingredients; trade secret claims. Section 4, First-aid measures includes important symptoms/effects, acute, delayed; required treatment. Section 5, Fire-fighting measures lists suitable extinguishing techniques, equipment; chemical hazards from fire. Section 6, Accidental release measures lists emergency procedures; protective equipment; proper methods of containment and cleanup. Section 7, Handling and storage lists precautions for safe handling and storage, including incompatibilities. Section 8, Exposure controls/personal protection lists OSHA’s Permissible Exposure Limits (PELs); ACGIH Threshold Limit Values (TLVs); and any other exposure limit used or recommended by the chemical manufacturer, importer, or employer preparing the SDS where available as well as appropriate engineering controls; personal protective equipment (PPE). Section 9, Physical and chemical properties lists the chemical's characteristics. Section 10, Stability and reactivity lists chemical stability and possibility of hazardous reactions. Section 11, Toxicological information includes routes of exposure; related symptoms, acute and chronic effects; numerical measures of toxicity. Section 12, Ecological information*Section 13, Disposal considerations*Section 14, Transport information*Section 15, Regulatory information* Section 16, Other information, includes the date of preparation or last revision.

32. Is this product flammable ? Note GHS Warning Symbols

33. What do I do If I get WD-40 in my eyes ?

34. How do I protect my skin?

35. What are some symptoms of overexposure?

36. So you can see Safety Data Sheets (SDS) contain very valuablesafety and health information.

37. Emergencies

38. Workplace Violence Prevention • The County Maintains a Security and Violence Prevention Policy (See Link at Bottom of page ) • Zero Tolerance for violent or threatening behavior • If you are threatened or feel unsafe leave the area and notify your supervisor ASAP. • If necessary dial 911 • http://intranet.co.stanislaus.ca.us/resources/safety-manual/safety-manual-files/Tab%204%20Security%20Violence%20in%20the%20Workplace.pdf

39. Active Shooter Safety

40. ACTIVE SHOOTER RESPONSE • RUN. Getting away from the shooter or shooters is the top priority. Leave your things behind and run away. If safe to do so, warn others nearby. Call 911 when you are safe. Describe each shooter, their locations, and weapons. • HIDE. If you can’t get away safely, find a place to hide. Get out of the shooter’s view and stay very quiet. Silence your electronic devices and make sure they won’t vibrate. Lock and block doors, close blinds, and turn off the lights. Don’t hide in groups— spread out along walls or hide separately to make it more difficult for the shooter. Try to communicate with police silently—like through text messages or by putting a sign in an exterior window. Stay in place until law enforcement gives you the all clear. • FIGHT. Your last resort when you are in immediate danger is to defend yourself. Commit to your actions and act aggressively to stop the shooter. Ambushing the shooter together with makeshift weapons such as chairs, fire extinguishers, scissors, and books can distract and disarm the shooter.

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