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October Contest #1—Captions

For a Mini Maglight (w/ belt holster):

 

Provide a humorous caption for the following picture:

PPD ES&H Newsletter

October 2009

 

In This Issue:

 

· National Fire Prevention Week

· What’s Wrong With This?

· Pedestrian Crosswalks

· Forklift Inspections

· EPEAT

· Prescription Safety Eyewear Program

· Hazard Identification

· MINOS Reminder

· New Chemicals

· PPD Injury Report

· ES&H Challenge

September Winners!!

Forklift Inspection Signs

Some of you may have noticed that the forklift inspection signs have changed; they are now magnetic. This is what you should be looking for:

Below are some of the items you should check prior to using a forklift:

 

Visual Checks:

* Fluid levels, leaks—oil, hydraulic, radiator

* Tires, forks, hoses, chains, attachments, seat belts, etc.

Operational Checks:

* Accelerator, parking brake, brakes, steering, drive control, tilt control, hoist and lowering control, horn, lights, back-up alarm, battery load test, etc.

Hazard Identification

During fiscal year 2009, there were several hand and head injuries that likely could have been prevented had there been more hazard identification and mitigation.

 

Questions we should be asking ourselves before we start any job—

· What could go wrong? How would I protect myself and others should something go wrong?

* Is there a potential for injury from working in an awkward position?

* Are there any electrical hazards? Chemical hazards? Temperature extremes?

* Will there be work being done overhead? Will there be low overhead clearance areas?

* Is there a potential for a crush or pinch injury? Could there be sharp pieces or edges involved in the work?

* Will anyone be using machinery that requires training (e.g. forklifts, cranes)?

 

Please use FESHM 2060: Work Planning & Hazard Analysis for a more detailed description of hazard identification and the Hazard Analysis procedure.

 

PPD’s FY2009 Hand & Head Injuries Summary

 

1. Employee was loosening a bolt on a motor when the wrench slipped. The employees right thumb contacted a bracket on the motor resulting in a skin tear. The bolt was not stripped and the employee was using a 12 point box wrench. The employee was not wearing gloves at the time. First-aid only, returned to work with no restrictions.

2. Employee was working at New Muon Lab. Employee went to place laptop inside an empty electronics rack and brushed the left side of the head on a rack shelf support. The result was a small laceration. The employee was returned to work with no limitations, first aid only.

3. Employee 1 was transporting plastic planks on a rolling cart with employee 2. As employee 1 was trying to negotiate the rolling cart between a table and a wooden crate, his left hand contacted the table resulting in a laceration of the left index finger and the middle finger. The index finger laceration required 9 sutures, the middle finger only required first aid. The injury is recordable, not DART.

4. Employee was taking measurements at the floor level. As the employee was standing up, he bumped his head on an electrical box. The incident resulted in a small laceration and contusion. First aid only, employee released with no restrictions.

5. Employee was using a cart to transport a power supply (approx. 30 lbs). As the employee exited a room, the employee's right little finger (pinky finger) was pinched between the cart handle and the door handle resulting in a laceration and contusion. First-aid only. Employee returned to work with no restrictions.

6. Employee was cutting 1/8 inch aluminum stock on a table saw with a new blade. Approximately 3/4 into the cut, the aluminum plate “kicked back” and hit a tool box 7 feet away. The employee suffered a skin avulsion and laceration that required anesthetic during wound cleaning. Employee returned to work with limited use of their left hand. 

PPD Injury Report   - September Injuries

 

Employee was cutting 1/8 inch aluminum stock on a table saw with a new blade. Approximately 3/4 of the way into the cut, the aluminum plate “kicked back” and hit a tool box 7 feet away. The employee suffered a skin avulsion and laceration that required anesthetic during wound cleaning. Employee returned to work with limited use of their left hand.  The employee was wearing safety glasses and using a guide, and the fence was adjusted properly.  This task was out of the normal scope of their duty, and the saw blade used was not correct for this application.  All table saws and circular saws will be locked out and only used by trained individuals. You should always use the right tool for the job. If you are unsure how to complete the job, or unsure if you have the right tool, contact your local tech shop manager, or other subject matter expert.

 

Employee was operating a forklift, moving steel blocks at KTeV, when he was stung twice by a wasp. He was stung once on his right wrist, and once on his left ankle. Employee reported to medical, and returned to work with no restrictions. Be aware of your surroundings, and possible wasp-nesting spots when outdoors. Wasp and hornet spray is available in the stock room.

 

A contract welder was welding a MINERvA plane on the strong back stand at PB7. The contractor was repositioning himself into the center of the MINERvA plane to continue welding. As the contractor stepped down off of the plane into the center of the strong back (approx. 17” elevation change), he stepped on the smoke eater tubing (approx. 2.5” tubing) twisting his ankle. The contractor fell forward bracing himself with his hands. The only injury was a sprained ankle. The contractor was working on an established project, with procedure and HA. He was wearing full welding PPE and steel toe boots with 4” ankle support. Lighting in the area or visibility of snorkel was not an issue. During repositioning the contractor was carrying his welding hose. Employee returned to work with limitations of no prolonged standing and mostly sitting work.  Keep work areas free of debris.  Practice good housekeeping every day.  Good housekeeping not only can reduce injuries, but increase productivity. 

 

REMINDER: Running to the elevators in Wilson Hall is unnecessary, and a potential to injure yourself. Play it safe, and slow down!

Federal Electronics Challenge (FEC) and EPEAT products

Used and obsolete electronics, such as computers, printers, mobile phones, and fax machines, are part of an increasing and complex waste stream that poses challenging environmental management problems for Fermilab.

 

Fermilab is a participant in the Federal Electronics Challenge (FEC).  The FEC is a voluntary partnership program that encourages federal facilities and agencies to:

· Purchase greener electronic products.

· Reduce impacts of electronic products during use.

· Manage obsolete electronics in an environmentally safe way.

Fermilab is accomplishing the FEC’s goals by purchasing EPEAT-registered (Electronic Product

Environmental Assessment Tool) computers, notebook computers, and monitors.

 

You may not be directly involved in choosing your desktops, notebooks or monitors, but you may be able to help by choosing EPEAT products for your home.  Those who are involved in making electronics purchases, please choose EPEAT products.  The goal of the FEC is by 2010, 95% of computer units purchased will be EPEAT rated. 

 

So let’s do our part and save energy by using the energy star power saving modes on our electronics and purchase EPEAT products.

 

Household-Electronics Recycling Centers

When disposing of your old computers, printers, etc.; please take them to your local Electronic Recycling Center, which you can locate here, or visit your residential county’s website.

Fermilab’s Prescription Safety Eyewear Program

 

For anyone in need of prescription safety eyewear, Fermilab has a Prescription Safety Eyewear Program available to provide you with basic eyewear at no cost to you. If you choose to add upgrades, there could be some fees.

 

The optician is available on Wednesdays from 9 AM to 12 PM by appointment only.  To make an appointment, visit the Eyewear Program webpage.  Prior to arriving to your appointment, make sure that your prescription is less than a year old.

 

In order to obtain prescription safety eyewear through the Fermilab program, you will need an Eyewear Request Form that has all appropriate approval signatures.  For any questions regarding this program, contact your SSO, Eric McHugh.

Pedestrian Crosswalks

There have been several near misses at the pedestrian crosswalks located throughout the lab.  Operators of vehicles are required to stop if they see a pedestrian waiting at the crosswalk. Pedestrians have the right of way at these locations.  Please allow pedestrians a safe passage across the road.

Winner of the ES&H Coffee Mug: No submittals for this month.

What 5 things have you pledged to do to help reduce your impact on the environment?

Answer:

I (Angela) pledge to:

1. Use less water

2. Save electricity

3. Test my home for radon

4. Use chemicals safely

5. eCycle

Caption Contest—Winner of the Mossy Oak Safety Glasses:

Ben Kilminster

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Winning Caption:

“Honey, if we can get your sister to ride on the other side, maybe we can sell the other front tire too.”

Runners up in the Caption Contest:

* Just stay on that side Mom, we’ll get there.

* A Marine is always a Marine…modify, overcome, adapt!!!

* Besides, Maw enjoyed going into the “Big City!”

* Sung to the song “Lucille” by Kenny Rogers…You picked a fine time to leave me “loose wheel.”

* Mom makes a good balance for my 3-Wheeler, doesn’t she!

MINOS Training Reminder

MINOS is a valuable underground laboratory here at Fermilab that presents certain hazards unique to its depth below the surface.  Be aware that chemicals and materials that can be flammable, combustible, or hazardous must have prior approval from the PPD SSO before transporting them underground.   Also practice good housekeeping and remove all unnecessary materials and equipment from the area when possible. 

New Chemicals

Prior to bringing any new chemicals on-site: always make sure you obtain a copy of the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for the product, and forward to the PPD SSO (Eric McHugh) for approval.