YOUTH WORK EXPERIENCE PROGRAM

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YOUTH WORK EXPERIENCE PROGRAM
WORKFORCE INVESTMENT BOARD
COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA

• Safety Training
• For Employers and Mentors

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Table of Contents

• Ergonomics
• Movement and Physical Demands
• Lifting and Carrying
• Heat Stress
• Poison Ivy, Oak, and Sumac
• Earthquakes
• Injury and Illness Prevention

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YOUTH WORK EXPERIENCE PROGRAM
WORKFORCE INVESTMENT BOARD
COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA

• Safety Training
• Movement and Physical Demands
• -Ergonomics-

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Ergonomic Guidelines? Keep it Natural? The Next
Position is the Best Position

• Dos
• Keep arms at your side
• Keep your wrists flat
• Monitor at arms length
• Take regular breaks
• Sit with good posture
• Move eyes away from monitor every 15 minutes for
  a few seconds
• Stay healthy on the job !

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Ergonomic Guidelines? Keep it Natural? The Next
Position is the Best Position

• Dos
• Stretch shoulders, elbows, wrists, and fingers
  before, during and after work
• Use smooth, efficient motions muscles and
  joints dont like surprises.
• Keep the space below and around the desk clear of
  obstruction
• Keep the top of the screen at 0 to 60 degrees
  below horizontal, at eye level

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Ergonomic Guidelines? Keep it Natural? The Next
Position is the Best Position

• Dos
• Keep the keyboard and mouse at elbow height and
  at a comfortable distance from your body
• Ensure you have additional support for your back,
  feet, wrist, etc.

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Ergonomic Guidelines? Keep it Natural? The Next
Position is the Best Position

• Donts
• Reach for heavy items
• Cradle your phone
• Pull your chair around
• Keep working if it hurts
• Be afraid to ask for help
• Use an awkward work position that strains the
  body
• Hit the keys too hard
• Bend your wrist, while typing for any lengthy
  period of time

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Printers, Copiers and Electrical Equipment

• Dont use any machine that you have not been
  trained, instructed, or authorized to use.
• Call trained personnel to clear jams in copiers
  and other machinery
• Report malfunctions or potentially unsafe
  conditions to your supervisor
• Be alert for electrical hazards

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Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

• Request PPE from your WIB caseworker and/or
  worksite supervisor to prevent potential injuries
  or illnesses.
• Use PPE around machinery or other equipment as
  instructed.

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Your Safety

• Your safety is our number one priority. Report
  any safety hazards immediately to your Site
  Mentor and/or the Program Coordinator at phone
  number 805-478-5536.

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YOUTH WORK EXPERIENCE PROGRAM
WORKFORCE INVESTMENT BOARD
COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA

• Safety Training
• Movement and Physical Demands
• -Fall Prevention-

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Fall Prevention

• Keep file and desk drawers closed when not in use
• Keep floors clean even a pencil or paperclip
  may cause a slip, trip, or fall
• Use aisles and avoid between-desk short cuts.
  Wastebaskets, phone, and extension cords are
  waiting to trip someone.
• Watch your step. Do not read or use a cell
  phone/radio while walking nor obstruct your
  vision with loads in your arms.
• Report burned out lights promptly

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Fall Prevention

• (continue)
• Dont lay extension cords across roadways or
  other areas where they may be run over by
  vehicles or other moving objects.
• Inspect cords for broken insulation before use.
  Excessive scraping, kicking and stretching will
  damage power cables and cause premature failure
• Ground wires or prongs leading from electrical
  apparatus must be disconnected
• Consider all electrical wires live until proven
  otherwise

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Fall Prevention

• (continue)
• Office work areas should be kept free of loose
  electric and telephone wires.
• Pull the plug instead of yanking the cord. Never
  remove a cord if it is in use. Electricity can
  jump across exposed prongs in the plug.
• Have approved fire extinguishers in appropriate
  areas for electrical fires.

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Fall Prevention

• (continue)
• Turn off the power, unplug, tag, and report
  overheating, sparking or smoking motors, wiring,
  and other electrical equipment to your
  supervisor.
• Dont use broken equipment
• Never put your hands inside an electrical panel
  while the main power is still on.
• Ensure all office machines are grounded with the
  three-prong plug or be of the double insulated
  type before use.

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YOUTH WORK EXPERIENCE PROGRAM
WORKFORCE INVESTMENT BOARD
COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA

• Safety Training
• Movement and Physical Demands
• -Lifting and Carrying-

http//www.youtube.com/watch?vNgKEidZynfM
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Lifting and Carrying

• Lifting
• Size up the load, its position, and surrounding
  hazards. Get help, if needed.
• Stand as close to the load as possible and spread
  your feet, either parallel or one in front of the
  other. Face in the direction of the lift. Widen
  base as needed to control your center of gravity
  and give you better balance.
• Take a secure grip, but keep fingers away from
  pinch points. Wear protective gloves as
  necessary.

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Lifting and Carrying

• Lifting (continue)
• With knees and hips bent, tighten abdominal
  muscles, breathe, and lift. Keep load and elbows
  close to the body. Use legs and hip muscles, and
  not the back, while maintaining the backs
  natural curves.
• When reaching for an object overhead, grip it
  with palms up and lower the object slowly. On the
  way down, keep the object close to the body.
• Watch out for protruding objects, sharp edges,
  etc.
• Use available hand trucks, carts, etc.

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Lifting and Carrying

• Carrying
• Keep load close to the body and centered over
  your pelvis, while maintaining the backs natural
  curves whenever possible.
• Counterbalance your load by shifting the part of
  your body in the opposite direction from the load
  so your load will be in balance.
• With the load close to the body, set it down by
  bending the hips and knees with the back in a
  neutral position while holding the backs
  natural curves.
• If the load is too heavy, get help.
• When the load is carried by more than one person,
  allow one individual to be the leader for good
  timing and coordination.

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YOUTH WORK EXPERIENCE PROGRAM
WORKFORCE INVESTMENT BOARD
COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA

• Safety Training
• Movement and Physical Demands
• -Heat Stress-

http//www.youtube.com/watch?vcR6FA5w8A1o
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Heat StressPrevention Program
Outdoor Temperature Clothing Action Levels Outdoor Temperature Clothing Action Levels
All other clothing 89 F
Double-layer woven clothes including coveralls, jackets and sweatshirts 77 F
Non-breathing clothes including vapor barrier clothing or PPE such as chemical resistant suits 52 F

• This program applies when WIB Youth participants
  are exposed to outdoor heat at or above the
  following temperature and clothing action levels.

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Heat StressPrevention Program

• It is possible for outdoor heat related illness
  to result at temperatures below the action levels
  when WIB Youth participants have not acclimatized
  to sudden and significant increases in
  temperature and humidity. Worksite Supervisors
  and WIB Youth participants should monitor for
  signs and symptoms of outdoor heat related
  illness when there is a significant and sudden
  increase in temperature.

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Heat StressPrevention Program

• WIB Youth participants are responsible for
  monitoring their own personal factors for heat
  related illness including consumption of water or
  other acceptable beverages to ensure hydration.

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Evaluating and Controlling Outdoor Heat Stress
Factors

• In addition to outdoor temperature, worksite
  supervisors should evaluate other potential heat
  stress factors. These factors include
• Radiant Heat (Example reflection of heat from
  asphalt, rocks, or composite roofing material, or
  work in direct sunlight)
• Air Movement (Example wind blowing and
  temperature above 95 F)
• Workload Activity and Duration (Examples hand
  sawing, digging with a shovel)
• Personal Protective Equipment (Examples wearing
  a respirator, chemical resistant suit and gloves
  for pesticide application, or leathers and gloves
  for welding)

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Evaluating and Controlling Outdoor Heat Stress
Factors

• Taking breaks in a shaded area (building, canopy
  and under trees)
• Starting the work shift early (when daylight
  begins) and ending the shift early and/or not
  working outside during the hottest part of the
  day.
• Removing personal protective equipment such as
  respirators, chemical resistant clothing and
  gloves, and welding leathers during breaks
• Using cooling vests or headbands

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Evaluating and Controlling Outdoor Heat Stress
Factors

• Drinking Water
• Sufficient quantity of potable drinking water
  will be provided and made accessible to WIB Youth
  participants. At least one quart of water per
  employee/student per hour will be available.
  Water will be provided at the individual worksite.

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Evaluating and Controlling Outdoor Heat Stress
Factors

• WIB Youth participants experiencing signs and
  symptoms of a heat-related illness are to cease
  work and report their condition to their Worksite
  Supervisor. WIB Youth participants showing signs
  or demonstrating symptoms of heat-related illness
  are to be relieved from duty and provided
  sufficient means to reduce body temperature. WIB
  Youth participants experiencing sunburn, heat
  rash or heat cramps will be monitored to
  determine whether medical attention is necessary.
  Emergency medical services will be called (911)
  when WIB Youth participants experience signs and
  symptoms of heat exhaustion or heat stroke.

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Heat-Related Illness First Aid and Emergency Response Procedures Heat-Related Illness First Aid and Emergency Response Procedures Heat-Related Illness First Aid and Emergency Response Procedures
Heat-Related Illness Signs and Symptoms First Aid and Emergency Response Procedures
Sunburn Red, hot skin Possibly blisters Move to shade, loosen clothes Apply cool compress or water to burn Get medical evaluation if severe
Heat Rash Red, itchy skin Bumpy skin Skin infection Apply cool water or compress to rash Keep affected area dry
Heat Cramps Muscle cramps or spasms Grasping the affected area Abnormal body posture Drink water to hydrate body Rest in a cool, shaded area Massage affected muscles Get medical attention in cramps persist
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Heat-Related Illness First Aid and Emergency Response Procedures Heat-Related Illness First Aid and Emergency Response Procedures Heat-Related Illness First Aid and Emergency Response Procedures
Heat-Related Illness Signs and Symptoms First Aid and Emergency Response Procedures
Heat Exhaustion High pulse rate Extreme sweating Pale face Insecure gait Headache Clammy and moist skin Weakness Fatigue Dizziness CALL 911 Provide EMS with directions to worksite Move to shade and loosen clothing Start rapid cooling with fan, water mister or ice packs Lay flat and elevate feet Drink small amounts of water to hydrate and cool body
Heat Stroke Any of the above, but more severe Hot, dry skin (25-50 of cases) Altered mental status with confusion and agitation Can progress to loss of consciousness and seizures CALL 911 Provide EMS with directions to worksite Immediately remove from work area Start rapid cooling with fan, water mister or ice packs Lay flat and elevate feet If conscious give sips of water Monitor airway and breathing, administer CPR if needed
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Heat Related Illnesses
Heat Cramps
Heat Rash
Sunburn
Heat Stroke
Heat Exhaustion
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YOUTH WORK EXPERIENCE PROGRAM
WORKFORCE INVESTMENT BOARD
COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA

• Safety Training
• -Poison Ivy, Oak, or Sumac Prevention-

http//www.youtube.com/watch?vnDQV61cNKsU
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Poison Ivy, Oak, or Sumac Prevention

• Only the oil (urushiol) from poison ivy, oak, or
  sumac plants can cause a rash (allergic contact
  dermatitis ). The best way to avoid contact with
  urushiol and getting a rash is to avoid the
  plants.

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Poison Ivy, Oak, or Sumac Prevention
Learn to recognize these plants, especially those
near where you live. The plants may look
different depending on the season and the area
where they are growing. A county agricultural
extension service may be able to help you
identify the plants in your area. See a picture
of poison ivy, oak, and sumac leaves . While
their appearance changes with the seasons, the
plants usually contain the same amount of
urushiol year-round, even in the winter when they
only appear as bare sticks. Black areas on the
plants may help you identify them in the winter
(urushiol turns black when exposed to air).
Living, dormant, and dead plants all contain
urushiol, although dead leaves do not contain a
lot of it.
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Poison Ivy, Oak, or Sumac Prevention

• You may try to remove the plants when
  appropriate. Never handle these plants without
  vinyl gloves (urushiol can penetrate rubber).
• When you cannot avoid being near poison ivy,
  heavy clothing (long pants, long sleeves,
  enclosed footwear) may help prevent the oil from
  touching your skin. Clothing or any other object
  that has touched the plant must be handled
  carefully and washed thoroughly.

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Poison Ivy, Oak, or Sumac Prevention

• If you are often in areas where poison ivy, oak,
  or sumac grows, you may want to get a product
  (such as Tecnu or Zanfel) that is designed to
  remove the plant oil (urushiol) from your skin.
• Barrier creams and lotions can be used to prevent
  urushiol from contacting the skin or to reduce
  the severity of a reaction. These creams vary in
  their potency and are not always effective.

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Poison Ivy, Oak, or Sumac Prevention

• If you suspect that your skin has touched poison
  ivy, oak, or sumac, rinse the area with water
  immediately (within 10 to 15 minutes) to help
  prevent a reaction. Most of the oil is absorbed
  into the skin within 30 minutes.1 Clothing should
  also be thoroughly washed right away.
  Contaminated surfaces should be cleaned with
  rubbing alcohol.

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YOUTH WORK EXPERIENCE PROGRAM
WORKFORCE INVESTMENT BOARD
COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA

• Safety Training
• -Earthquakes-

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Earthquakes

• During an Earthquake
• Dont panic or run
• If Indoors, stay there and take cover under a
  sturdy desk, table, etc.
• Stay away from windows
• Watch for falling plaster, ceiling tiles, light
  fixtures, pictures, mirrors, free standing file
  cabinets or equipment.
• If outside, stay there. Stay away from buildings,
  poles, television aerials, roof ornaments,
  chimneys, high walls, glass, and power lines.
• If in a vehicle, pull over and stop in an open
  area away from bridges, overpasses, power lines,
  buildings, and other hazards. Stay in the car
  until the earthquake is over.
• In an earthquake, the elevators should go to the
  next floor and stop, and the doors should open.
  Get off and move to a safe place. Dont stay in
  the elevator

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  related

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Earthquakes

• After an Earthquake
• Check for injured or missing people. Obtain
  medical aid, if necessary.
• When it is safe to leave the building, move
  carefully to the prearranged staging area. Do not
  reenter damaged buildings until the buildings
  have been declared safe.
• If a building is damaged, do not use electrical
  equipment or matches.
• Dont use telephones and cellular phones, they
  will be needed for emergency communications.
• If in a vehicle, watch for earthquake caused
  hazards (e.g. fallen or falling objects, downed
  electrical wires, or broken or undermined
  roadways). Dont cross or pass under bridges or
  overpasses unless reasonably sure it is safe to
  do so.
• Be prepared for aftershocks over the next days
  and weeks.

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Earthquakes

• Preparedness
• Learn how to use fire extinguisher and how to
  administer first aid
• Consider how to protect yourself and make the
  office safer
• Dont keep heavy objects or unstable materials on
  high shelves
• Glass and other breakables should not be stored
  on high shelves
• Plan how and where to meet your family if not at
  home when an earthquake strikes.

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YOUTH WORK EXPERIENCE PROGRAM
WORKFORCE INVESTMENT BOARD
COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA

• Safety Training
• -DSS Injury Illness
• Prevention Program

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DSS Injury and Illness Prevention Program (IHPP)

• The DSS IHPP was created to prevent employees
  personal injury and to protect all employees from
  unnecessary and foreseeable work hazards,
  including the public insofar as they come into
  direct contact with DSS operations and services.

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Where to Obtain More Information

• To Receive a Full Copy of the IIPP Manual,
  Contact Your Local WIB Office

Santa Maria 2125 S. Centerpointe Parkway Santa
Maria, 93454 Phone [phone] Contact Michelle
Lynch
Santa Barbara WIB Administration 260 North San
Antonio Rd. Suite C, Santa Barbara 93110 Phone
681-4453 Contact Luis Servin
Lompoc 118 North H Street Lompoc 93436 Phone
896-6835 Contact Angela Olmos