2. EHSRM Sections and Programs
Occupational Safety
Industrial Hygiene (IH)
Ergonomics Program
Environmental
Protection of Minors Program
Risk Management
Hazardous Materials
3. General Information
Environmental, Health, Safety and Risk Management
(EHSRM)
Promotes and supports a safe and healthy campus environment
Offers consultation and training in environmental, health,
safety and risk management
Establishes policies and procedures as they relate to EHSRM
Investigates unsafe conditions, accidents and injuries
Applies for and manages state and federally required plans and
permits
Is the main contact for all state and federal regulators and
inspectors
4. Occupational Safety
Unsafe Condition Reporting Program: Helping our UAF
community remain safe by identifying and correcting campus
conditions that could result in injury
• Damaged handrails or walkways, exposed electrical wires, etc.
• Promptly report identified unsafe conditions using the Origami
portal on our website: http://www.uaf.edu/safety/unsafe-condition/
• UAF will not tolerate adverse treatment of any employee for
choosing to report an injury or safety concern. You are protected by
UAF policy and Alaska law!
Assisting you with Occupational Safety and Health Administration
(OSHA) requirements and other nationally recognized health and
safety directives. Some of the many ways we can assist:
5. Occupational Safety
Safety Assessments: We can provide an on-site safety evaluation
of your workplace
Accident/Incident Investigations: Investigate incidents to
determine root causes and provide corrective action provisions to
help prevent similar accidents/injuries
Ice Cleat Program: Providing UAF employees and students with
free ice cleats (traction devices) to help prevent slips and falls on
ice/snow
Remote Travel Emergency Plans (RTEP): Assisting in
developing and reviewing UAF RTEPs which help ensure a safe
trip afield
Job Hazard Analysis (JHA): Providing specialized training and
assistance to develop JHAs which identify workplace hazards and
protective measures to control exposures to those hazards
6. Occupational Safety
CONTACT INFO
Gary Beaudette 474-2763
Kim Knudsen 474-5476
Safety Awareness Incentive Program: Rewarding employees
for voluntary participation in selected safety programs. Some of
the ways employees can win incentive prizes include:
- Completing all required safety training
- Answering the monthly “Safety Challenge” question on our website
- Submitting an “Unsafe Condition Report” from our website
- Completing a JHA for our review
- Watching for award activities on our Facebook page @
“UAF Safety and Risk Management”
- Just by being observed working in a safe manner
7. Accident – Injury Reporting
Report any instance of personal injury or illness, regardless
of the severity
Examples include: cuts/lacerations, injuries from slips and
falls, chemical exposures, allergic reactions, muscle strains,
repetitive motion/ergonomic injuries, debris in eyes, etc.
Report injuries even when there is no lost work time, no
medical treatment, or no loss of consciousness
Report accidents/incidents within 8 hours
8. How to Report an Incident
Report the following incidents using the Origami Online
Incident Reporting System, directly from our website:
http://www.uaf.edu/safety/occupational-
safety/accident-reporting/
Employee incidents with or without injuries or illness
(including student employees)
Non-Employee injuries (including students and visitors)
Unsafe Campus Conditions
Damaged UAF or non-UAF Property and Vehicles
9. Important Incident Reporting Reminders
Call 911 when injuries require prompt medical treatment!
Notify EHSRM immediately at 474-5413 0r 474-7721 (after
hours), when an employee has been transported to the
hospital for medical attention
Overnight employee hospitalization must be reported to
EHSRM as soon as practical, no later than 4- hours from the
time the accident occurred
Failure to promptly notify EHSRM of an
overnight hospitalization can result in
regulatory citations and penalties (fines) to the department!
10. UA/UAF Incident Statistics
Employee Recordable* Injuries
2012: (UA - 92) ~ (UAF - 61)
2013: (UA - 82 ) ~ (UAF - 61)
2014: (UA - 76) ~ (UAF - 55)
Serious injuries trending down UA-wide since 2011. Some potential
reasons for this trend include:
Increased Safety Awareness and Prevention
Safety Training and Incentive Programs
Ice Cleat Program
Improving Safety Culture
* Recordable injuries are reported to Alaska Occupational Safety and Health based on criteria
to include, but not limited to: days away from work and medical treatment beyond first aid
11. Cost of Injuries - 2014
Of the 55 UAF Recordable Injuries in 2014……
The leading causes of injuries resulting in Worker Compensation
claims were strain or injury by lifting, followed by slips and/or
falls outside of buildings
Paid Worker Compensation claims exceeded $580,908!
Claims for outdoor slips, trips, and falls during the winter
months (Oct-Apr) alone accounted for $97,447
12. Industrial Hygiene
http://www.uaf.edu/safety/industrial-hygiene/
What is Industrial Hygiene? The
anticipation, recognition, evaluation,
and control of environmental factors in
the workplace that may result in injury,
illness, impairment, or affect the well-
being of workers
Industrial hygienists utilize engineering,
work practice, and administrative
controls as the primary means of
reducing employee exposure to
occupational hazards
If you suspect a
hazardous condition
is present in your
workplace or just
have a question or
concern, contact us
to perform an
evaluation. We are
dedicated to the well-
being of the UAF
community.
13. Industrial Hygiene
Typical Industrial Hygiene Concerns
Chemical - managing use in laboratories and facility shops
Ventilation –fume hoods, snorkels, office air exchange
Noise – assess noise levels in your work space
Lasers and radiation – protection and training
Infectious agents, allergens, mold – sampling and assessment
Indoor Air Quality - CO2, temperature, odors
Occupational health - respirators, hearing tests
Assist in selecting personal protective equipment
CONTACT INFO
Andy Krumhardt 474-5197
Tracey Martinson 474-6771
14. Ergonomics
http://www.uaf.edu/safety/industrial-hygiene/ergonomics/
Ergonomics is an applied science that coordinates the design of
devices, systems and physical working conditions with the
capacities and requirements of the worker. So
The Ergonomic Program offers
Training and Awareness
Workstation Evaluations
Corrective Actions and Recommendations
Don’t postpone calling if something
hurts – we may be able to help
If something in your workspace doesn’t feel right
- you probably need an ergonomic assessment
CONTACT INFO
Carol Shafford 474-5413
15. Environmental
UAF is regulated by state/federal agencies; we have the
following permits and plans
State Air Quality operating permit – main campus
State Stormwater Discharge Permit and Plan– main campus
Federal Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure Plan (SPCC)
for oil spills – all campuses and facilities
GHU Wastewater Discharge Pretreatment Plan – main campus,
Lena Point, UAF hanger
Federal 90 day Hazardous Waste Accumulation Point permit – main
campus
Federal Wetland Permits – project specific
16. Environmental
You need to contact us when
You spill a hazardous material or oil, including petroleum products
and vegetable oil
You are installing a stationary, fossil-fuel burning piece of equipment
like a boiler, generator, furnace, woodstove, kiln, heater, pump
You are installing a new or replacement above ground or underground
oil tank
You are disturbing soils/ground for reasons including installation of a
building, a research project, a parking area, etc.
You are changing drainage patterns on main campus with culverts,
fill, ditching, etc.
CONTACT INFO
Thadd Williamson 474-2762
Frances Isgrigg 474-5487
17. Protection of Minors
http://www.uaf.edu/safety/minors/
A minor is a person under the age of 18 years.
UAF promotes and engages in many programs, events and
activities that involve Minors
To provide a safe environment, two trainings: Awareness
Training through United Educators; and Policy and
Reporting training
If you are involved in an activity that includes minors - camps,
summer sessions, lab work, mentoring or other programs:
You may need a background check
Your participant’s guardians/parents may need to sign a waiver
Consult with EHSRM for guidance
CONTACT INFO
Frances Isgrigg 474-5487
18. Risk Management
http://www.uaf.edu/safety/risk-management/
Identify, assess, and manage risks on and off campus
Program Risk Assessments: identify potential risks, evaluate, and
find ways to manage risk by controls, modifications, or by transferring
the risk through insurance or contract/waiver language
Volunteer Approval Process: http://www.uaf.edu/safety/risk-
management/uaf-volunteers/
Travel Evaluations and Recommendations: abroad, remote,
chartered planes and boats, with family, friends, students, volunteers or
employees http://www.uaf.edu/safety/risk-management/travel/
Event & Student Activity Reviews: You may need an event form if
you have 50+ people or folks from off campus are attending.
http://www.uaf.edu/safety/risk-management/events/forms-contracts/
If you believe there may be some risk involved in your activity you should
contact risk management
19. Risk Management
Identify, assess, and manage risks . . . Cont’d
Loss Prevention Program: approval of funding for initiatives that
reduce our potential losses through accidents or injury to people or
other incidents that may cause damage to property or equipment
Protection of Minors: implementation of policies and guidelines;
conducting risk assessments on and off campus for events,
activities, summer sessions, and camps for minors (individuals
under the age of 18)
Reviews and updates contracts, agreements and waivers
Contract Reviews for procurement of services, grants and research
funding, independent contractors, facility use agreements, and
Memorandum of Agreements
20. Risk Management
Reviews insurance and liability for the University
Certificate of Insurance: manage requests for proof of insurance
Insurance Coverage: understanding and explaining your options
for department and program insurance coverage which includes,
but is not limited to property, auto, professional liability
Any and ALL Liability language review: liability language is
language that places liability on UAF within contracts,
memorandums of agreement or use, rental agreements with other
parties
CONTACT INFO
Frances Isgrigg 474-5487
21. Hazardous Material (HM)
Your Friendly HAZMAT Resource
For management and removal of
Batteries
Biohazardous Waste, Sharps
Chemical Waste
Used Oil
22. Hazardous Materials (HM)
For Assistance with
Emergency response &
spill cleanup
Hazardous materials
shipping information
Liquid nitrogen
deliveries
Off campus hazardous
materials management
23. Chemical Inventories and Waste Pickup Requests
Environmental, Health, and Safety (EH&S)
Assistant Program
Web-based management program for your convenience
Manage your Chemical Inventory Online
Request Safety Data Sheets (formally known as Material Safety Data
Sheets or MSDS) through the MSDS Online database
Request a hazardous waste pickup online
Guidance, tutorials, and access can be found on the EHSRM website
http://www.uaf.edu/safety/hazardous-materials/ehs-assist/
Need assistance, please contact us:
CONTACT INFO
Richard Deck 474 – 5617
Kris Riley 474-7889
24. Your Job
Complete all basic safety training - Must be completed
within 10 days of hire or prior to exposure to a hazard
(http://www.uaf.edu/safety/training/)
Work with your supervisor to determine additional
EHSRM training and review your Department
Emergency Action Plan (DEAP)
Review the workplace assessment training
questionnaire (http://www.uaf.edu/safety/training/) to
determine other regulatory training
Be alert to hazards and report safety concerns to your
supervisor or through Origami Risk.
(http://www.uaf.edu/safety/unsafe-condition/)
25. Your Job
Regulators on-site 474-5413
Report Accidents/Injuries
www.uaf.edu/safety/
Unsafe conditions
www.uaf.edu/safety/
Any oil or HM spills 474-5413
Asbestos concerns 474-7000
Stinky smells 474-6771
HAZMAT shipping 474-5617
Hearing or respiratory issues
474-6771
Unmet training needs 474-5413
Campus Events 474-5487
Minors on Campus 474-5487
Installation of oil tanks or
stationary fuel burning
equipment 474-5487
Prior to excavations 474-5487
Tower or roof work 474-2763
Remote Travel Plans 474-2763
IF THIS IS AN EMERGENCY – CALL 911
Notify us of the following
26. Contact Info
Ergonomics
Carol Shafford
cashafford@alaska.edu
Industrial Hygiene
Tracey Martinson 474-6671
tamartinson@alaska.edu
Environmental
Thadd Williamson 474-2762
tlwilliamson@alaska.edu
Frances Isgrigg 474-5487
fisgrigg@alaska.edu
Training
Thadd Williamson 474-2762
tlwilliamson@alaska.edu
Occupational Safety
Gary Beaudette 474-2763
gsbeaudette@alaska.edu
Kim Knudsen 474-5476
klamb1@alaska.edu
Thadd Williamson 474-2762
tlwilliamson@alaska.edu
Hazardous Material and Waste
Richard Deck 474-5617
redeck@alaska.edu
Kris Riley 474-7889
kcriley@alaska.edu
Risk Management and Minors
Frances Isgrigg 474-5487
fisgrigg@alaska.edu
http://www.uaf.edu/safety/
Editor's Notes
NOTES:
Highly recommend providing contact info when reporting an Unsafe Condition
We can better provide updates on the status of correct any action
NOTES:
Ice cleats available through departments or stopping by EHSRM
RTEP should be submitted 3-5 days prior to travel
JHA’s are the #1 tool to assist employees develop safe work practices
NOTES:
Safety challenge questions change monthly.
Awards range in cost from $10 to $50
$200 Safety Spirit Award to esteemed EHSRM safety advocate
Keep your supervisor in the loop. Allow him/her to initially address your concern first
Remember, not reporting a safety concern could hurt others
If you see something….say something, do something.
Air Quality: anytime you add a new piece of fuel burning equipment that will be stationary you must have a review for the need for a permit. This includes Toyo stoves, emergency generators, new or replacement boilers or furnaces