December 2012 Huron Medical Center 2012 Annual Mandatory Review Hazcom, Safety & Risk Management Thank you for reading this information! Your participation in the Annual Mandatory Safety Education is important for your safety and the safety of others at HMC. Huron Medical Center has an Education Policy (Number:831.800.02) that gives us guidance when developing and updating this Publication. The Purpose of this policy and the Education Grid is to help us ensure you have the information and competency needed to perform your job functions safely and assure Huron Medical Center is compliant with regulatory requirements. Each department also has department specific education needs. Please re- view any departmental policies and procedures specific to your area for any top- ics covered in this newsletter. Thank you for your time and energy in completing the annual requirements! If you have any questions regarding anything that you have read, please refer them to your Manager. If they are unable to answer your question, they will help you find someone who can. DIRECTIONS: At the end of this section/module, please complete the quiz online with the corresponding topic. Results will be available to you at the conclusion of each quiz. Please review, and if needed, arrange to meet with your manager to discuss any questions you may have. Page 1
2012 Huron Medical Center Annual Mandatory Module The Hazard Communication Standard developed by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) assures your ―Right -To- Know‖ about potential chemical hazards in your workplace. Huron Medical Center has a Hazard Communication Program (Policy Number: 997.404.03). This policy is found in the Safety Manual. The purpose of this program is to ensure that the hazardous chemicals used within Huron Medical Center are evaluated and that information concerning their hazards is communicated to employees. Huron Medical Center will rely on manufacturers’ labels and MSDS to meet hazard determination requirements. Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) are accessible 24 hours per day, 7 days per week by contacting the 3E Company at 1-800-451-8346 or 760-602-8703. The requested MSDS will be faxed within 15 minutes to the following fax machine upon request: Emergency Room/Triage Area fax #989-269-6884. When requesting a MSDS, please have the following information available if possible: Product Name and Number Manufacturer Name UPC Code MSDS Posting Requirements are in place. Department directors/managers are responsible for reviewing MSDS for information on any new hazardous chemicals introduced into the work area. The name of the new chemicals shall be listed on the MIOSHA Right-To-Know poster that shall be posted in a noticeable area within each department. An MSDS locator poster is posted in each department. Every employee should know the location of this poster. The locator poster will advise employees of the 3E Company phone number. HAZARDOUS CHEMICAL SPILL RESPONSE Huron Medical Center’s response to chemical spills is currently limited to the immediate cleanup of small spills. Immediate cleanup means that the spill can be cleaned up within 15 minutes. Immediate management is the responsibility of the first employee who encounters the spill or release. If a spill occurs – Remember SIN S – Safety – Most important – Protect yourself and act in a safe manner in responding to / cleaning up the spill I – Isolation – Shut doors, set up barricades / caution tape / post guards to isolate the spill area / turn off ventilation systems that re-circulate air. N – Notification – Call Central Registration to announce Code Hazmat (along with the location) over the PA. Also notify your Supervisor and the Safety Officer. Hazardous material spill clean up kits should be available in all departments that use hazardous chemicals. Departments that transport hazardous chemicals throughout the facility should carry a spill kit on the transport cart. If a large spill would occur and the MSDS indicates that there is an OSHA threshold that may be sur- passed, then an outside cleanup firm must be contacted to conduct the cleanup. Department managers are responsible for conducting any required training on hazardous chemicals and cleanup procedures used in their departments. All employees who handle hazardous chemicals should be trained to the HAZWOPER Awareness level. All employees who handle hazardous chemicals must be trained in self-decontamination techniques. In general, removing contaminated clothing will reduce the exposure to a large degree. Page 2
2012 Huron Medical Center Annual Mandatory Module Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) Section I: Identity (Product Name) Manufacturer’s Name, Address, Telephone Number, Date of Preparation of MSDS Sheet Section II: Hazardous Ingredients Are Listed Section III: Physical and Chemical Characteristics Section IV: Fire and Explosion Hazard Data Flash point and temperature at which it ignites Extinguishing media What to put on the fire to extinguish it safely Unusual fire and explosion hazards Section V: Reactivity Data Stability: stable or unstable Conditions to avoid Incompatibility Dangerous substances that can be produced in reaction with the other chemicals or in atmospheric change Section VI: Health Hazard Data You are responsible for knowing Route of Entry (Skin, Inhalation, Ingestion) how to work with chemicals in your area. ASK IF YOU DON’T KNOW Health hazards caused by the chemical (Acute or Chronic) HOW TO WORK WITH A CHEMI- Carcinogen (Whether the chemical can cause cancer) CAL OR PRODUCT. Knowing how to read and use warning labels and Medical conditions that may be aggravated by exposure MSDSs is critical when working First Aid and emergency procedures with chemicals. Signs and Symptoms of exposure Section VII: Precautions for Safe Handling And Use Clean-up techniques for spill and leaks How to dispose of waste materials properly Precautions in handling and storage Section VIII: Control Measures Respiratory Protection Eye Protection Protective gloves Other PPE Ventilation Work/Hygiene Practices Page 3
2011 Huron Medical Center Annual Mandatory Module 2012 Huron Medical Center Annual Mandatory Module Radiation is something you can’t smell, feel, or You can eliminate unnecessary exposure by doing touch, but it can harm you if you are over-exposed. the following: At Huron Medical Center, our Radiation Safety Limit the amount of time you are exposed Stay a safe distance from the Committee monitors policies and procedures, as well as radiation exposure to ensure the exposure source to radiation is kept as low as reasonably achieva- Use proper shielding ble ( ALARA ). This is monitored quarterly by a radi- ation physicist, along with periodic inspections from Other safe practices also apply: state and federal agencies. Wear personal protective equip- ment as required – including gloves, thyroid col- The Radiation Disaster Plan 997.403.34 can be lars, and aprons. found in the hospital Safety Manual kept in your de- Wear a monitoring badge when indicated by your partment and/or supervisor’s office. The Radiation job to indicate what your exposure has been. Disaster Plan lists emergency and decontamination Consult the Radiation Safety Officer or your su- procedures in the event of a radiation accident. Our pervisor if you have to work around radiation and Radiologist, Dr. David Carter, who is the Radiation you are pregnant. Safety Officer and/or the Nuclear Medicine Technol- Be aware of instructions from the Radiologic ogist monitors any radioactivity should there be a Technologist when portable films are being taken spill, leak, or a terrorist attack using radioactive ma- or during any other radiologic procedure. terials. Electricity is more than a conven- tape — they must be replaced. Do ience —we can’t provide excellent pa- not ―daisy chain‖ electrical power tient care without it. But electricity can strips by plugging one into another. If your work also be dangerous. Here’s what you can do to pro- area needs more electrical outlets, please contact mote electrical safety: Plant Operations. You should discontinue use of any equipment if you Huron Medical Center has backup electrical generat- receive a shock from it. ing capacity to insure a continuous electrical power supply to critical care areas, emergency lighting, and All electrical equipment used in a patient care area life safety systems. However, for critical patient care must be either: 3-wire, battery powered, or double equipment to operate, it must be plugged into the insulated with UL listing RED EMERGENCY RECEPTACLES. Equipment plugs should fit snug when plugged into electrical outlets. Do not overload electrical circuits by using multiple Use of space heaters is prohibited. adapters on a single outlet. A fuse blows/a breaker Do not use any outlet that is loose — notify Plant trips when the current flow exceeds the rating of the Operations. fuse/circuit breaker. If a breaker trips in your area, Never pull plugs by the cord — always grasp the contact Plant Operations. plug itself. Use conduction gel with all EKG monitoring/ Extension cords when needed will be provided by defibrillation equipment. Plant Operations on a temporary basis only. Report any instances of static electricity to Plant Oper- Do not use damaged electrical equipment. Immedi- ations. ately take such equipment out of service and fill out a maintenance repair request with date, your name, as Check cords for fraying and nicks. It is unacceptable to well as a description and a location of the specific patch cords with electrical problem. Page 4
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