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Have a Nice Trip?  See You Next Fall!

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or ice covered sidewalk.   Stairs also cause problems for people, especially if they are rushing or not using the hand rails.  Sometimes the shoes you wear can be the problem.  Ever wear flip flops on a wet parking lot??? 

The most effective way for an individual to prevent slips and trips is simply awareness.  Make sure you watch where you are walking, especially when you are outside.  Wear appropriate shoes for what you’re doing.  And most of all, if you notice a slip or trip hazard that can be fixed, fix it!  If it’s something you can’t fix by simply posting a “wet floor” sign or moving something, notify the building manager as soon as possible.

 

Who is allowed to give tours in Property Protected Areas?

 

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Treats

· Warn children not to eat any treats until an adult has examined them carefully for evidence of tampering.

· Carefully examine any toys or novelty items received by trick-or-treaters less than three years of age. Do not allow young children to have any items that are small enough to present a choking hazard or that have small parts or components that could separate during use and present a choking hazard.

Decorations

· Keep candles and Jack O' Lanterns away from landings and doorsteps where costumes could brush against the flame.

· Remove obstacles from lawns, steps and porches when expecting trick-or-treaters.

· Indoors, keep candles and Jack O' Lanterns away from curtains, decorations and other combustibles that could catch fire. Do not leave burning candles unattended.

· Indoors or outside, use only lights that have been tested for safety by a recognized testing laboratory. Check each set of lights, new or old, for broken or cracked sockets, frayed or bare wires, or loose connections.

· Discard damaged sets.

· Do not overload extension cords.

In the last year there have been eighteen employees that reported to the Medical Office after slipping or tripping.  Most were minor first-aid-only cases.  But a few were more severe. 

The problem with slipping is that the person who slips or trips does not expect the slippery or uneven surface.  For example, look at the picture to the left.  If the cone wasn’t there, you probably couldn’t tell that there is a sink hole.  This  particular sink hole was literally a pain in the back for one employee who inadvertently stepped in it. 

There are all sorts of trip hazards and slippery surfaces out there.   Extension cords that run across walkways can trip people up.  Everyone has experienced a snow

PPD/ES&H October Newsletter

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Costumes:

· When purchasing costumes, masks, beards and wigs, look for flame-resistant fabrics such as nylon or polyester, or look for the label "Flame Resistant." Flame-resistant fabrics will resist burning and should extinguish quickly. To minimize the risk of contact with candles and other fire sources, avoid costumes made with flimsy materials and outfits with big, baggy sleeves or billowing skirts.

· Purchase or make costumes that are light, bright and clearly visible to motorists.

· For greater visibility during dusk and darkness, decorate or trim costumes with reflective tape that will glow in the beam of a car's headlights. Bags or sacks also should be light colored or decorated with reflective tape. Reflective tape is usually available in hardware, bicycle and sporting goods stores.

· Children should carry flashlights to see and be seen.

· Costumes should fit well and not drag on the ground to guard against trips and falls.

· Children should wear well-fitting, sturdy shoes. Oversized high heels are not a good idea.

· Tie hats and scarves securely to prevent them from slipping over children's eyes and obstructing vision.

· If your child wears a mask, make sure it fits securely, provides adequate ventilation, and has eye holes large enough to allow full vision.

· Swords, knives and similar costume accessories should be made of soft, flexible materials.

How to JHA

There is a new link on the PPD ES&H Tools page.  The link is called How to: Job Hazard Analysis.  Please check out this site if you need some help in performing a JHA.  The site lists some frequently asked questions like:  When do I need to do a JHA?  When do I need to write a JHA?  There’s also a quick tutorial of how to fill out the JHA form.  There is also a link to many example JHAs that have been used in PPD. 

 

Recently a tripartite audit (including auditors from the ES&H Section, DOE-FSO, and PPD/ESH) noted that PPD does a great job of using JHAs.  Keep up the good work!  And remember to always use the FESHM 2060 form when writing a JHA.  If your work plan needs to be in another format, be sure to include each item from the form into the work plan document. 

Way to Go PPD!!!

PPD has worked 1,233,690 hours without a DART case!!!  We are more than half way to our previous record of 2.4 million hours.  Keep up the safe work!