Safety Training EHampS Office Agriculture amp Natural Resources March 2012 Reasons for Safety Program Prevent Injuries and Illnesses Meet UC Policy Requirements Meet Master Gardener Administrative Handbook Requirements ID: 293135
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Master GardenerSafety Training
EH&S OfficeAgriculture & Natural Resources
March
2012Slide2
Reasons for Safety Program
Prevent Injuries and IllnessesMeet UC Policy RequirementsMeet Master Gardener Administrative Handbook RequirementsRespond to Master Gardener Safety SurveyReduce Incidents and Claims for Injury/Damage
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Policies
The University of
California (UC)
is committed to achieving
excellence
in providing a healthy and safe working environment,
and
to supporting environmentally sound practices in the conduct of UC activities. It is UC policy to comply with all applicable health, safety, and environmental protection laws, regulations and requirements. To meet this standard of excellence, UC implements management initiatives and best practices to systematically integrate health, safety, and environmental considerations and sustainable use of natural resources into all activities. All UC activities are to be conducted in a manner that ensures the protection of students, faculty, staff, visitors, the public, property, and the environment. UC’s goal is to prevent all workplace injuries and illnesses, environmental incidents, and property losses or damage. Achieving this goal is the responsibility of every member of the UC community. Supervisors have particular responsibility for the activities of those people who report to them.
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PoliciesMaster Gardener Program, Administrative Handbook (Chapter Five, Section XV)
Every employee or volunteer has the responsibility to follow safety rules and procedures and to help identify and correct potentially hazardous conditions. Consider the potentially hazardous conditions and steps to take to prevent injury or illness.Proper training and equipment to perform the task safely.
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Master Gardener Safety Survey
Survey of MG Advisors or Program Reps. ActivitiesFrequencyNumber of ParticipantsResultsMost frequent activities are relatively low riskHigher-risk equipment is used rarely by only a few MG volunteers
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Master Gardener Safety Survey
Activity
Participants
Frequency
Using hand cultivator/trowel
840
weekly
Continuous sitting/standing650monthlyWorking in hot/cold conditions599quarterlyWalking uneven ground592weeklyUsing rake/shovel/digging fork379quarterlyUsing hand pruning shear/saw375weeklyStooping
284
weekly
Using lopper/hand hedge trimmer
273
quarterly
Driving
260
weekly
Lifting more than 30 pounds247monthly
Top Ten Activities
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Master Gardener IncidentsSince 2006Four trip/fall cases
No ClaimsTwo auto incidents One with damage and minor claim paidOne property damageClaim denied
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Safety ResponsibilitiesBefore an Activity:
Identify potential hazards or injury risks to volunteers and participantsEstablish control measuresTraining/InstructionModify activitiesPersonal protective equipment
Evaluate and modify controls
Have a plan to respond to emergencies
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Safety ResourcesMG Safety ManualMG Thinking Safe & Green Notes
ANR EH&SAdditional Training materialsVideoshttp://safety/ucanr.edu
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TrainingUse your knowledge & experienceConsult operator manuals
Written materialsThinking Safe & Green NotesPest NotesSafety videosOther expertise
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Pesticide SafetyDefinition Of A Pesticide:A pesticide is any material (natural, organic, or synthetic) used to control, prevent, kill, suppress, or repel pests.
Pesticides are designed to be toxic to the pests they target such as insects and weeds.Pesticides can be harmful to humans if used incorrectly and/or not using proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
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Pesticide SafetyPersonal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Long-sleeved shirts and long pantsEye protectionChemical-resistant glovesClosed-toed shoesOther as directed by labelEnvironmental Considerations
Avoid runoff to storm drains
Do not apply when windy or rain forecast
For indoor applications, avoid food preparation or storage areas, sinks or drains or areas that will be mopped with water.
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Pesticide SafetyPersonal Hygiene
Always wash with soap and water after handling pesticidesDo not eat, drink, smoke, or put your fingers to the mouth when using pesticidesWash contaminated clothes and gloves in loads separate from other clothesRestricted Entry IntervalsMost home use products do not have a restricted entry requirement
Posting and entry restrictions apply to materials that require professional application by a Qualified Applicator
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Pesticide SafetyUse and Storage
Keep products capped, and place in a locked cabinetKeep pesticides in their original containers with label attachedMaintain an inventory of pesticide products – review annually to dispose of unwanted or expired materialsBe aware of emergency proceduresNo posting is required for products labeled “Caution”, however products labeled “Warning” or “Danger” require posting with the following:
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Pesticide Storage
DANGER
POISON STORAGE AREA
ALL UNAUTHORIZED PERSONS KEEP OUT
KEEP DOOR LOCKED WHEN
NOT IN USE
This sign must be visible from 25 feet in each direction of possible approach.
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Pesticide SafetyPesticide Disposal
Apply excess diluted or mixed pesticides to plants or sites as listed on the labelEmpty containers may be disposed in regular trash or recycledEmpty spray tanks should be triple rinsed and rinseate used on site in accordance with labelLeftover diluted or concentrated pesticides may be disposed as Household Hazardous Waste S
ee your local landfill or County Environmental Health Department for information
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Insurance CoverageUC insurance program provides secondary automobile liability coverage. Volunteer’s insurance provides primary coverage.
Minimum vehicle insurance coverage shall be $50,000/$100,000/$50,000: For personal injury to death of one person.
For personal injury to death of two or more persons.
Property damage.
UC
has arranged for limited
accident
coverage through The Hartford insurance company for incidents that occur when taking part in MG activities. 17Slide18
ExerciseSplit into four g
roupsGeneral Physical HazardsPower and Hand ToolsErgonomics
Planning for Safety/Emergency Response
Develop 5 minute safety briefing on an activity common for Master Gardeners
Use Thinking Safe & Green Notes and your knowledge/experience to outline:
Potential hazards
Mitigation measures
Response procedures18Slide19
ExerciseGeneral Physical Hazards
Use Notes: 3, 7, 8, 18, 15, 17, 18Power and Hand ToolsUse Notes: 2, 5, 6, 13, 14ErgonomicsUse Notes: 9, 19, 20, 21
Planning for Safety/Emergency Response
Use Notes: 1, 16, 22, 23
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For More InformationANR EH&S Website: http
://ucanr.edu/mgsafetySubmit a question: http://ucanr.edu/askehsContact us:
Mark Barros:
mjbarros@ucdavis.edu
or
530-750-1262
Brian Oatman: baoatman@ucanr.edu or 530-750-126420