Health and Safety Overview Adapted from the FAD PReP NAHEMS Guidelines Health and Safety 2011 Roles and responsibilities Responders ICS Staff Predeployment preparation Hazards during deployment ID: 765870
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Health and Safety Overview Adapted from the FAD PReP /NAHEMS Guidelines: Health and Safety (2011)
Roles and responsibilities Responders, ICS StaffPre-deployment preparationHazards during deploymentResponder security and safety Incident reporting USDA APHIS and CFSPH FAD PReP/NAHEMS Guidelines: Health and Safety - Overview This Presentation
Roles and Responsibilities USDA APHIS and CFSPH FAD PReP/NAHEMS Guidelines: Health and Safety - Overview
APHIS Directive 6800.1: Ensuring the Protection of Employees Involved in Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Control and Eradication Activities Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970Employment and place of employmentFree from recognized hazards that may cause or are likely to cause death or serious physical harm USDA APHIS and CFSPH FAD PReP/NAHEMS Guidelines: Health and Safety - Overview Statutory Authority
Incident Commander Overall managementSafety OfficerIdentify hazardsEstablish safe work procedures Communicate health and safety information Has authority to issue immediate stop work order to halt unsafe activitiesUSDA APHIS and CFSPH FAD PReP/NAHEMS Guidelines: Health and Safety - Overview Incident Command System
Awareness of your health status and physical limitsFollow safe work proceduresCorrectly use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)Report unsafe actions and conditions Report all injuries to supervisors USDA APHIS and CFSPH FAD PReP/NAHEMS Guidelines: Health and Safety - Overview Worker Responsibilities
Pre-Deployment PreparationUSDA APHIS and CFSPH FAD PReP/NAHEMS Guidelines: Health and Safety - Overview
Physical Exam VaccinationsRabiesInfluenzaTetanus/diphtheria Pneumococcal Chronic disease PregnancyMedications USDA APHIS and CFSPH FAD PReP/NAHEMS Guidelines: Health and Safety - Overview Personal Health
Incident Command System Training USDA APHIS Emergency Deployment Generic Health and Safety Plan (HASP)http://www.aphis.usda.gov/emergency_response/hasp / health_safety_hs_training.shtml OSHA - HAZWOPER Training HAZardous Waste OP erations and E mergency R esponseTraining level based on duties and functions Additional training USDA APHIS and CFSPH FAD PReP/NAHEMS Guidelines: Health and Safety - Overview Training
Arrival at incident site Check in and receive orientation packetInitial on-site briefingIncident Health and Safety Plan Standard operating procedures Job Hazard Analysis Emergency proceduresContingency plans Daily safety briefingsUSDA APHIS and CFSPH FAD PReP/NAHEMS Guidelines: Health and Safety - Overview Health and Safety Briefing
Hazards During Deployment USDA APHIS and CFSPH FAD PReP/NAHEMS Guidelines: Health and Safety - Overview
Extended and unusual shiftsFatigue, stress, reduced concentration Know your limits Manage work and rest periods USDA APHIS and CFSPH FAD PReP/NAHEMS Guidelines: Health and Safety - Overview Work Settings/Shifts
Animal related incidents Injuries, zoonosesInsects, wild animals Musculoskeletal injuries Strains, sprains, ergonomic injury Back injuriesSlips, trips and fallsSharps USDA APHIS and CFSPH FAD PReP/NAHEMS Guidelines: Health and Safety - Overview Physical Hazards
Temperature/Weather Heat and coldNoiseAnimal vocalization, power tools, heavy equipment Electrical Shock Chemical Exposure Animal waste gases, carbon monoxide, disinfectants USDA APHIS and CFSPH FAD PReP/NAHEMS Guidelines: Health and Safety - Overview Environmental Hazards
Stress FatigueAnxietyAngerDepressionWays to reduce stress Monitor for signsTake frequent rest breaks USDA APHIS and CFSPH FAD PReP/NAHEMS Guidelines: Health and Safety - Overview Psychological Hazards
Responder Security and SafetyUSDA APHIS and CFSPH FAD PReP/NAHEMS Guidelines: Health and Safety - Overview
Work zones Control access to work sitePrevent unauthorized persons Limit spread of hazardous materials or disease agents USDA APHIS and CFSPH FAD PReP/NAHEMS Guidelines: Health and Safety - Overview Site Security and Safety
Accountability Personnel must be accounted for at all timesCheck-in and check-outNotify supervisor when leaving Buddy systemWork in pairs Observe each otherMedical monitoring USDA APHIS and CFSPH FAD PReP/NAHEMS Guidelines: Health and Safety - Overview Responder Safety
Events Fire, explosion, hazardous material, severe weatherResponse Evacuation Pre-determined signal and site Ensure all are accounted forShelter-in-place Pre-determined locationsRemain until “all clear” is givenEmergency medical assistance n etwork USDA APHIS and CFSPH FAD PReP/NAHEMS Guidelines: Health and Safety - Overview Contingency Plans
Incident Reporting USDA APHIS and CFSPH FAD PReP/NAHEMS Guidelines: Health and Safety - Overview
Notify supervisor immediately Complete Incident ReportDate, time and placePerson(s) involved Type of incident Description RecommendationsReport by phonewithin 2 hours of incident Written report within 5 days of incident USDA APHIS and CFSPH FAD PReP/NAHEMS Guidelines: Health and Safety - Overview Incident Reporting
Government employees Report injuries as soon as possibleTime limits forreporting claimsBe aware of filing deadlines USDA APHIS and CFSPH FAD PReP/NAHEMS Guidelines: Health and Safety - Overview Workers’ Compensation
FAD PReP/NAHEMS Guidelines & SOP: Health & Safety (2011)http://www.aphis.usda.gov/animal_health/emergency_management/ Health and Safety web-based training module https://naherc.sws.iastate.edu/ USDA APHIS and CFSPH FAD PReP/NAHEMS Guidelines: Health and Safety - Overview For More Information
Author (CFSPH) Cheryl L. Eia, JD, DVM, MPH Reviewers (USDA ) Lori P. Miller, PE Peter A. Petch , RPIH, CIPS, CIMT, CHS-V Thomas R. Walker, MD USDA APHIS and CFSPH FAD PReP/NAHEMS Guidelines: Health and Safety - Overview Guidelines Content
Acknowledgments Development of this presentation was by the Center for Food Security and Public Health at Iowa State University through funding from the USDA APHIS Veterinary Services PPT Authors: Dawn Bailey, BS; Kerry Leedom Larson, DVM, MPH, PhD, DACVPM; Patricia Futoma , Veterinary Student Reviewers: Glenda Dvorak, DVM, MPH, DACVPM; Janice Mogan, DVM