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NEW EMPLOYEE SAFETY ORIENTATION

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Welcome to Safety Orientation!!

Safety objectives and goals:

An organization’s overall safety success is guided by objectives and goals

Every employee plays a part in helping to meet these goals

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Welcome to Safety Orientation!!

Review Blue Rhino Tank Exchange “Safety, Health, & Ergonomics

Policy Statement”

• At Blue Rhino, Safety is a “Value” rather than a “priority”.

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GENERAL FACILITY SAFE WORK PRACTICES

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Let’s Review Our: “Safe Work Practices”

handout…

What is the difference between… “Safety Rules”

and “Safe Work Practices” ?

What is a “Safety Culture”??

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Total Safety Culture

Safety is not something you put on like a piece of clothing.

Safety is a value you believe in and practice as a habit.

Safety means you care about yourself, your team and those who use our products. You translate your care into action.

Every employee is responsible and accountable for his/her own safety and that of others.

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Questions…

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REPORTING INJURIES & ILLNESSES

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On-the-job Injuries & Illnesses

The first priority is to seek medical attention

Stay calm and get help

Know how to respond in a safe manner

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Reporting Injuries & Illnesses

All injuries & illnesses must be reported to your supervisor immediately!

Even the “minor ones”!!

Always report “Near Misses” too…

WHY??

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What is a “Near Miss”??

…an unplanned event that ALMOST causes:• Personal injury or

illnesses• Destruction to

company property• Threat to our

community• Etc.

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Why report, discuss, & investigate a “Near Miss”?

It’s simple…Had conditions been slightly different, the outcome may have been much worse.

Discussing & investigating the causes of a Near Miss allows us to make changes, provide training, or put procedures in place to eliminate the same thing from happening again.

“Safety is Prevention”

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Questions…

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PERSONAL PROTECTIVE

EQUIPMENT (PPE)

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Personal Protective Equipment (P.P.E.)

Some jobs involve hazards that cannot be eliminated through the use of controls

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Personal Protective Equipment (P.P.E.)

You must wear PPE if it is required for your job.

Examples:• foot protection• eye/face protection• hand/arm protection• protective clothing

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Personal Protective Equipment (P.P.E.)

You will receive training in:• when PPE is necessary• what PPE is necessary• how to properly put on, take off, adjust, &

wear PPE• the limitations of PPE• the proper care, maintenance, useful life, &

disposal of PPE

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Personal Protective Equipment (P.P.E.)

What is PPE & what is it for?

PPE is a “barrier” between you and a hazard that may injure you or cause you to become ill.

PPE does not……Eliminate the presence of a hazard…it is still there.

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Some types of Blue Rhino PPE

Safety boots

Neoprene aprons

Neoprene gloves

Cotton gloves

Cut resistant gloves

Face shield

Safety glasses

Tyvek suits

Rubber boots

Cotton clothing

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Who provides the PPE ?

This location will supply the PPE required the first time or replacements due to normal wear and tear.

If you lose or abuse your PPE, your Manager may require you to replace

it.

Take care of your PPE…it is expensive!!

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Questions…

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LOCKOUT/TAGOUT

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Lockout/tagout

Accidents may occur when employees service equipment

Lockout/tagout (LOTO) is a warning and prevention system for the unexpected startup and release of stored energy such as

electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, etc.

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DEFINITION OF LOCKOUT

Lockout is defined as:

Placement of a lockout device & tag where

hazardous energy can be isolated

Performed by an established procedure

Lock out devices and the equipment being locked

out Cannot Be Operated until the lockout device Is

removed by the Authorized Employee

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Authorized Employee

The person who locks/tags out machines to perform servicing or maintenance.

Affected Employee

An employee whose job requires him or her to operate or use a machine or piece of equipment on which servicing or maintenance is being performed.

Which are you???

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Authorized Employee

Recognition of hazardous energy sources Knowledge of how to lock out these sources

TRAINING REQUIREMENTS

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TRAINING REQUIREMENTS

Affected Employee

Understands the purpose of the program Recognizes that a lock or tag has been put on Does not interfere with the equipment

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Questions…

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BLOODBORNE PATHOGENS

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Bloodborne Pathogens

Know the threats posed by bloodborne pathogens

AIDS and Hepatitis B can result from exposure incidents

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   Purpose:

The purpose is to eliminate or minimize occupational exposure to blood or body fluids that might contain bacteria or viruses such as HIV, AIDS, hepatitis, etc.

Bloodborne Pathogens

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At this facility we will follow the rules of “Universal Precautions” which means…

Unless the situation is an emergency and you are trained in emergency response to blood and bodily fluids, contact your supervisor or manager immediately if you see blood or body fluids in your workplace.

  

Bloodborne Pathogens

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Bloodborne Pathogens Orientation

 

Do not try to clean up blood spills that occur in your department. Report any blood on floors or machinery to your supervisor so that it can be handled properly.

Notify your supervisor if you are exposed to blood from contact with another person or a contaminated article. This should be reported immediately, but never later than the end of your shift.

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Questions…

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SIGNS, LABELS, & TAGS

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Purpose

Safety markings such as signs, labels, tags, barricades, etc. are used as one means of preventing workplace incidents and subsequent injury.

These markings will inform you about hazards and to be careful.

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Warning Signs

Many operations by their nature involve a certain element of risk

Safety signs are a means of preventingworkplace accidents and injury

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Warning Signs

Safety signs warn you about hazards so that you can take appropriate actions

Be aware of the conventions for sign color, symbols, and labels

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Safety Colors:

Safety Red Fire

Danger Stop

Safety Orange

Warning

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Safety Colors:

Safety Yellow

Safety GreenSafety

Information

Safety BlueNotice

Caution

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Labels 

Written, printed, or graphic material, displayed on or affixed to equipment, a container, or other item.

 

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Alert us to flammability, health effects, reactivity, & special hazards.

Provided in a variety of formats.

Hazard Communication Labels

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Hazardous Materials Identification System (HMIS)

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Safety Labels:

National Fire Protection AssociationNational Fire Protection Association

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Tags

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Questions…

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Process Safety Management (PSM)

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What is PSM?

Developed by the chemical and petroleum industries to bring together traditional system safety concepts and management of operations to ensure that the safety programs for highly hazardous materials take into account:• What can go wrong?• What can we do to minimize the likelihood of a release?• What can we do to maximize the defenses, if a release does

occur?

Other state regulations may also apply

Federal OSHA standard 29 CFR Part 1910.119 “Process Safety Management of Highly Hazardous Chemicals”

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Elements of the RegulationThe PSM Regulation is divided into the following elements:

Employee ParticipationProcess Safety Information (PSI)Process Hazard Analysis (PHA)Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) TrainingContractorsPre Startup Safety Review (PSSR)Mechanical Integrity (MI)Hot Work PermitsManagement of Change (MOC)Incident InvestigationsEmergency Action Plan (EAPProgram Compliance Audits

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Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's)

A set of written operating procedures have been developed to provide clear instructions on how to conduct various tasks involving the propane – and other – systems. These procedures cover normal operation, emergency or temporary operation, shutdown, operating limits, consequences of deviation, hazards, and safety measures.

Operating Procedures are stored in PSM Binder 2 (and posted at workstations) and are separated into these categories: ADM – Administrative

POL – PolicyOPR – OperatingMNT – MaintenanceISU – Initial Start Up

You will be mostly involved with the Operating Procedures for the jobs that you perform here at the plant.

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Questions?

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EMERGENCY ACTION PLAN

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What to do in case of emergency

Become familiar with emergency action plans

Be aware of procedures to follow to protect yourself and others

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What to do in case of emergency

Be familiar with:• how to report fires, chemical spills• evacuation routes• who to ask for more information

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Fire extinguishers

The best fire protection is fire prevention

Fire results from Heat + Fuel + Oxygen

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Fire extinguishers

Take away one of the components from the “fire triangle” to extinguish the fire

Know how fires are classified, how they spread, and when it’s safe to use an extinguisher

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Let’s discuss some general aspects of our facility Emergency Action Plan.

Then, we’ll discuss our facility Emergency Action Plan in detail.

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In the event of a fire or other incident, all employees are to evacuate the premises in an orderly fashion via the nearest designated emergency exit route.

 

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The Emergency Action Plan Coordinators will ensure all employees have vacated the facility (outside assembly), have reached the appropriate Assembly Point “A”, and have been accounted for.

They will also insure any employees needing special assistance receives it.

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A “Shelter-in-Place” (Inside Assembly Point “B”) will be identified to assemble for hurricanes, tornados, etc.

The location Manager or the most senior person will determine (if needed) and advise you if you need to move from the primary Assembly Point and move to secondary Assembly Point (new location).

  

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EMERGENCY PLANNING AND RESPONSE – GENERAL ITEMS

The primary method used for notifying you for emergency evacuation is _______________ (alarm system, voice communication, air horn, etc.).

Voice communications are normally used when just a few number of employees are present (example, 10).

 

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EMERGENCY PLANNING AND RESPONSE – GENERAL ITEMS

If you hear the alarm system or are told by a member of management to move to an Assembly Point…

…TAKE THE ALARM OR INFORMATION SERIOUSLY…

…CONSIDER IT “REAL.”

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THE EMERGENCY ACTION PLAN

Review the location specific plan at this time, including:

Map of facility egress routes

Assembly Point “A” for outside and Assembly Point “B” inside assembly.

Responsibilities of employees.

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Questions…