Master Gardener Safety Training EH&S Office
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slide1. Master Gardener Safety Training EH&S Office
Agriculture & Natural Resources March 2012<br>
slide2. Reasons for Safety Program Prevent Injuries and Illnesses
Meet UC Policy Requirements
Meet Master Gardener Administrative Handbook Requirements
Respond to Master Gardener Safety Survey
Reduce Incidents and Claims for Injury/Damage 2<br>
slide3. 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. 3<br>
slide4. Policies Master 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. 4<br>
slide5. Master Gardener Safety Survey Survey of MG Advisors or Program Reps.
Activities
Frequency
Number of Participants
Results
Most frequent activities are relatively low risk
Higher-risk equipment is used rarely by only a few MG volunteers 5<br>
slide6. Master Gardener Safety Survey Top Ten Activities 6<br>
slide7. Master Gardener Incidents Since 2006
Four trip/fall cases
No Claims
Two auto incidents
One with damage and minor claim paid
One property damage
Claim denied 7<br>
slide8. Safety Responsibilities Before an Activity:
Identify potential hazards or injury risks to volunteers and participants
Establish control measures
Training/Instruction
Modify activities
Personal protective equipment
Evaluate and modify controls
Have a plan to respond to emergencies 8<br>
slide9. Safety Resources MG Safety Manual
MG Thinking Safe & Green Notes
ANR EH&S
Additional Training materials
Videos
http://safety/ucanr.edu 9<br>
slide10. Training Use your knowledge & experience
Consult operator manuals
Written materials
Thinking Safe & Green Notes
Pest Notes
Safety videos
Other expertise 10<br>
slide11. Pesticide Safety Definition 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). 11<br>
slide12. Pesticide Safety Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Long-sleeved shirts and long pants
Eye protection
Chemical-resistant gloves
Closed-toed shoes
Other as directed by label
Environmental 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. 12<br>
slide13. Pesticide Safety Personal Hygiene
Always wash with soap and water after handling pesticides
Do not eat, drink, smoke, or put your fingers to the mouth when using pesticides
Wash contaminated clothes and gloves in loads separate from other clothes
Restricted Entry Intervals
Most 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 13<br>
slide14. Pesticide Safety Use and Storage
Keep products capped, and place in a locked cabinet
Keep pesticides in their original containers with label attached
Maintain an inventory of pesticide products – review annually to dispose of unwanted or expired materials
Be aware of emergency procedures
No posting is required for products labeled “Caution”, however products labeled “Warning” or “Danger” require posting with the following: 14<br>
slide15. 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. 15<br>
slide16. Pesticide Safety Pesticide Disposal
Apply excess diluted or mixed pesticides to plants or sites as listed on the label
Empty containers may be disposed in regular trash or recycled
Empty spray tanks should be triple rinsed and rinseate used on site in accordance with label
Leftover diluted or concentrated pesticides may be disposed as Household Hazardous Waste
See your local landfill or County Environmental Health Department for information 16<br>
slide17. Insurance Coverage UC 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. 17<br>
slide18. Exercise Split into four groups
General Physical Hazards
Power and Hand Tools
Ergonomics
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 procedures 18<br>
slide19. Exercise General Physical Hazards
Use Notes: 3, 7, 8, 18, 15, 17, 18
Power and Hand Tools
Use Notes: 2, 5, 6, 13, 14
Ergonomics
Use Notes: 9, 19, 20, 21
Planning for Safety/Emergency Response
Use Notes: 1, 16, 22, 23 19<br>
slide20. For More Information ANR EH&S Website: http://ucanr.edu/mgsafety
Submit a question: http://ucanr.edu/askehs
Contact us:
Mark Barros: mjbarros@ucdavis.edu
or 530-750-1262
Brian Oatman: baoatman@ucanr.edu or 530-750-1264 20<br>
Agriculture & Natural Resources March 2012<br>
slide2. Reasons for Safety Program Prevent Injuries and Illnesses
Meet UC Policy Requirements
Meet Master Gardener Administrative Handbook Requirements
Respond to Master Gardener Safety Survey
Reduce Incidents and Claims for Injury/Damage 2<br>
slide3. 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. 3<br>
slide4. Policies Master 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. 4<br>
slide5. Master Gardener Safety Survey Survey of MG Advisors or Program Reps.
Activities
Frequency
Number of Participants
Results
Most frequent activities are relatively low risk
Higher-risk equipment is used rarely by only a few MG volunteers 5<br>
slide6. Master Gardener Safety Survey Top Ten Activities 6<br>
slide7. Master Gardener Incidents Since 2006
Four trip/fall cases
No Claims
Two auto incidents
One with damage and minor claim paid
One property damage
Claim denied 7<br>
slide8. Safety Responsibilities Before an Activity:
Identify potential hazards or injury risks to volunteers and participants
Establish control measures
Training/Instruction
Modify activities
Personal protective equipment
Evaluate and modify controls
Have a plan to respond to emergencies 8<br>
slide9. Safety Resources MG Safety Manual
MG Thinking Safe & Green Notes
ANR EH&S
Additional Training materials
Videos
http://safety/ucanr.edu 9<br>
slide10. Training Use your knowledge & experience
Consult operator manuals
Written materials
Thinking Safe & Green Notes
Pest Notes
Safety videos
Other expertise 10<br>
slide11. Pesticide Safety Definition 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). 11<br>
slide12. Pesticide Safety Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Long-sleeved shirts and long pants
Eye protection
Chemical-resistant gloves
Closed-toed shoes
Other as directed by label
Environmental 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. 12<br>
slide13. Pesticide Safety Personal Hygiene
Always wash with soap and water after handling pesticides
Do not eat, drink, smoke, or put your fingers to the mouth when using pesticides
Wash contaminated clothes and gloves in loads separate from other clothes
Restricted Entry Intervals
Most 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 13<br>
slide14. Pesticide Safety Use and Storage
Keep products capped, and place in a locked cabinet
Keep pesticides in their original containers with label attached
Maintain an inventory of pesticide products – review annually to dispose of unwanted or expired materials
Be aware of emergency procedures
No posting is required for products labeled “Caution”, however products labeled “Warning” or “Danger” require posting with the following: 14<br>
slide15. 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. 15<br>
slide16. Pesticide Safety Pesticide Disposal
Apply excess diluted or mixed pesticides to plants or sites as listed on the label
Empty containers may be disposed in regular trash or recycled
Empty spray tanks should be triple rinsed and rinseate used on site in accordance with label
Leftover diluted or concentrated pesticides may be disposed as Household Hazardous Waste
See your local landfill or County Environmental Health Department for information 16<br>
slide17. Insurance Coverage UC 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. 17<br>
slide18. Exercise Split into four groups
General Physical Hazards
Power and Hand Tools
Ergonomics
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 procedures 18<br>
slide19. Exercise General Physical Hazards
Use Notes: 3, 7, 8, 18, 15, 17, 18
Power and Hand Tools
Use Notes: 2, 5, 6, 13, 14
Ergonomics
Use Notes: 9, 19, 20, 21
Planning for Safety/Emergency Response
Use Notes: 1, 16, 22, 23 19<br>
slide20. For More Information ANR EH&S Website: http://ucanr.edu/mgsafety
Submit a question: http://ucanr.edu/askehs
Contact us:
Mark Barros: mjbarros@ucdavis.edu
or 530-750-1262
Brian Oatman: baoatman@ucanr.edu or 530-750-1264 20<br>