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Campus Planning & Facilities

Safety Manual

UNIVERSITY OF WEST GEORGIA

 

 SAFETY &

LOSS CONTROL MANUAL

  

  


 
FOREWORD

The safety of students, faculty, staff, and visitors is a principal consideration in every campus activity.

The goal of the University Safety Program is to develop positive attitudes regarding safety among all members of the University Community.  It is essential that faculty, staff, department chairs and heads, directors, and deans take an active part in initiating preventive measures to control hazards associated with activities under their direction.  Safety is an integral part of all programs in which there is a risk of injury or health in the academic, research and service areas.

The success of this program depends upon the cooperation and support of everyone.  This responsibility extends and includes everyone at the State University of West Georgia.

Signed this day, October 24, 2003.

Beheruz N. Sethna, Ph.D.

Professor of Business Administration, and

President of the University


Revision History

Status

Date

Summary of Changes

Created Draft

June 15, 2001

Adopted from the University of North Texas & Auburn University

Revised Draft

November 04, 2002

All sections were revised

Revised Draft

June 2003

All sections were revised

In Review by AVP Campus Planning & Facilities and VP Business & Finance

June 30, 2003 –

October 20, 2003

All sections were reviewed by Mr. Mike Renfrow, AVP Campus Planning & Facilities and Mr. Bill Gauthier, VP Business & Finance.

In Review by President & Vice President

October 23, 2003

Moved “Forward” Page to front.

Adopted

October 24, 2003

Changed page numbers to reflect new format and update revision history.

Distributed

   
Converted to Web Document 1st Quarter - 2004 Converted Word Document to multi-page web site
     




SECTION I – Program Responsibilities & Administration

 

CHAPTER 1 – PURPOSE AND SCOPE

1.0

Introduction

1.1

Authorization and Program Establishment

1.2

Policy Statements

1.3

CHAPTER 2 – PROGRAM RESPONSIBILITIES

2.0

Introduction

2.1

Deans, Department Chairs, Administrators

2.2

Supervisors

2.3

Faculty and Teaching Assistants

2.4

Employees and Students

2.5

Off-Campus Organizations

2.6

CHAPTER 3 – PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION

3.0

Introduction

3.1

Risk Management/Environmental Health & Safety

3.2

University Safety Committee

3.3

Departmental Committees

3.4

CHAPTER 4 – PROGRAM PROCEDURES

4.0

Priorities for Accident Prevention

4.1

Hazard Classification

4.2

Health and Safety Inspections

4.3

Injury Record Keeping and Statistics Publication

4.4

Employee Health Requirements

4.5

Reporting Health and Safety Suggestions

4.6

Accident Investigation

4.7

First Report of Injury Form

4.8

CHAPTER 5 – SAFETY TRAINING

5.0

Introduction

5.1

Department Training Responsibilities

5.2

Training the New Employee

5.3

RM/EHS Training Responsibilities

5.4

CHAPTER 6 – EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS

6.0

Introduction

6.1

Reporting Emergencies

6.2

Building Evacuation

6.3

Fire

6.4

Tornado Safety

6.5

Explosion

6.6

Bomb Threats/Implied Acts of Terrorism

6.7

Violent or Civil Disturbance

6.8

Chemical Spill

6.9

Utility Problems

6.10

Phone Numbers

6.11

 

SECTION II – Policies & Procedures

CHAPTER 7 – GENERAL SAFETY RULES

7.0

Introduction

7.1

Clothing and Safe Dress

7.2

Confined Spaces

7.3

Contractor/Vendor Safety

7.4

Flexible Electric Cords

7.5

Lifting Procedures

7.6

CHAPTER 8 – PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

8.0

Introduction

8.1

Protective Clothing

8.2

Hearing Protection

8.3

Eye and Face Protection

8.4

Foot Protection

8.5

Hand Protection

8.6

Head Protection

8.7

Lifelines, Safety Harnesses and Nets

8.8

Respiratory Protection

8.9

CHAPTER 9 – SIGNS, LABELS, AND COLOR CODES

9.0

Accident Prevention Signs

9.1

Labeling of Substances

9.2

Accident Prevention Tags

9.3

Color Code for Marking Physical Hazards

9.4

Pipe Marking

9.5

CHAPTER 10 – GROUNDS

10.0

Animals on Campus

10.1

Pest Control

10.2

Excavations

10.3

Tree Trimming

10.4

CHAPTER 11 – BUILDINGS

11.0

Office Safety

11.1

Building Inspections

11.2

Microwaves

11.3

Aisles and Corridors

11.4

Doors

11.5

Elevators

11.6

Exits

11.7

Window Cleaning

11.8

Common Areas

11.9

Elevated Work Space Access

11.10

CHAPTER 12 – FIRE PROTECTION

12.0

Introduction

12.1

Candles and Incense

12.2

Fire Alarms

12.3

Fire Extinguishers

12.4

Fireworks

12.5

Special Fire Extinguishing Systems

12.6

Sprinkler systems

12.7

Standpipes, Hoses, and Hydrants

12.8

CHAPTER 13 – ELECTRICAL SAFETY

13.0

Introduction

13.1

Flexible Cords

13.2

Ground-fault Circuit Protection

13.3

Working Space around Electric Equipment

13.4

CHAPTER 14 – ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROLS

14.0

Introduction

14.1

Ventilation

14.2

Noise Control

14.3

Illumination

14.4

Cold Storage Rooms

14.5

CHAPTER 15 – WORKING SURFACES

15.0

Floors

15.1

Floor Openings

15.2

Ladders

15.3

Roofs

15.4

Scaffolds

15.5

CHAPTER 16 – SANITATION

16.0

Food Sanitation

16.1

Insect, Rodent and Vermin Control

16.2

Restrooms

16.3

Waste Disposal

16.4

Water Supply

16.5

CHAPTER 17 – HOUSEKEEPING AND STORAGE

17.0

Housekeeping

17.1

General Storage Rules

17.2

Indoor Storage

17.3

Loose Material Storage

17.4

Outdoor Storage

17.5

CHAPTER 18 – CONTAMINANTS

18.0

Introduction

18.1

Airborne Contaminants

18.3

Asbestos

18.4

CHAPTER 19 – HAZARDOUS MATERIALS

19.0

Introduction

19.1

Acids and Alkalies

19.2

Chemical Handling and First Aid

19.3

Compressed Gas

19.4

Flammable Liquids

19.5

Flammable Vapors

19.6

Mercury

19.7

Oxidizers

19.8

Refrigerators, Storage of Flammable in

19.9

Solvents

19.10

Spray Painting

19.11

CHAPTER 20 – LABORATORY SAFETY

20.0

Introduction

20.1

Animals in Labs

20.2

Biohazards

20.3

Chemical Handling

20.4

Chemical Waste Disposal

20.5

Fume Hoods

20.6

Glassware Handling

20.7

Infectious and Animal Wastes Disposal

20.8

Laboratory Equipment

20.9

Lasers

20.10

Ultraviolet Lamps

20.11

CHAPTER 21 – SHOP SAFETY

21.0

Shop Safety Rules

21.1

Hand Tools

21.2

Powered Tools, General

21.3

Band Saw Safety Procedures

21.4

Circular Saw Safety Procedures

21.5

Drill Press Safety Procedures

21.6

Grinding Safety Procedures

21.7

Joiner and Planer Safety Procedures

21.8

Lathe Safety Procedures

21.9

Sander Safety Procedures

21.10

Welding, Cutting, and Brazing

21.11

Kiln Safety Procedures

21.12

CHAPTER 22 – MACHINERY AND MACHINE GUARDING

22.0

Introduction

22.1

Abrasive Wheels

22.2

Cleaning, Repairing and Servicing

22.3

Machines, Miscellaneous

22.4

Metalworking Equipment

22.5

Power Transmission Equipment

22.6

Woodworking Equipment

22.7

CHAPTER 23 – MATERIAL HANDLING EQUIPMENT

23.0

Introduction

23.1

Aerial Lifts

23.2

Cables, Chains and Ropes

23.3

Forklifts

23.4

Hoists

23.5

Operator Rules and Training

23.6

CHAPTER 24 – VEHICLE OPERATIONS

24.0

Bicycles and Mopeds

24.1

Fueling Safety

24.2

Transporting Employees and Students

24.3

Vehicle Safety

24.4

SUPPLEMENTS

Chemical Hygiene Plan I

Respirator Protection Program II

Right-to-Know (Hazard Communication) Plan III

Control of Hazardous Energy IV

 

 

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