Summary of Departmental Safety Report


Health, Safety, and Environmental Quality K-State Research and Extension and the College of Agriculture	Mitch Ricketts, CSP Health, Safety, and Environmental Coordinator 105D Waters Hall Manhattan, KS 66506 mrickett@oznet.ksu.edu 785-532-7068


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Summary of Departmental Safety Report

Summary of Departmental Safety Report
Objectives And Accomplishments for 2003

K-State Research and Extension

College of Agriculture

K-State Research and Extension and the College of Agriculture have established departmental safety committees for the purposes of:

soliciting input from employees and students,

establishing local safety objectives,

coordinating the achievement of those objectives.

making our concern for safety visible to every employee and student in our organization,

making safety an integral part of our everyday work, and

helping coordinate the reporting and investigation of all incidents and injuries.

2003 was the first full year of operation for our safety committees. Most committees far exceeded expectations. Here are a few noteworthy accomplishments:

1,678 employees and students participated in safety training. Topics included first aid/CPR, defensive driving, ergonomics, back injury prevention, pesticide safety, chemical safety, hearing and eye protection.
706 safety audits were conducted in labs, greenhouses, farms, and shops in order to eliminate hazards and to prepare for inspections by state and federal agencies.
40% more employees participated in annual respirator fit tests than in previous years
27% more employees participated in annual occupational medical surveillance than in previous years
24 fume hoods were repaired in labs
Many office employees benefited from improvements in ergonomics and indoor air quality.
A very large quantity of old chemicals was cleaned out and disposed from labs, farms, and pesticide storage areas

Listed below are brief summaries of the objectives and accomplishments for each committee. Feel free to browse the entire report, or use the hyperlink menu below to go directly to an individual location.

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4-H Youth Development | Agricultural Research Center-Hays | Agronomy
Animal Sciences and Industry | Biological and Agricultural Engineering
Communications, Umberger Hall Administration, and Community Health | Entomology
Grain Science and Industry | Horticulture, Forestry and Recreation Resources | Kansas Forest Service
Northeast Area Extension Office / Metropolitan Area Extension | Northwest Area Extension Office
Northwest Research-Extension Center | Plant Pathology | Southeast Area Extension Office
Southeast Agricultural Research Center | Southwest Research-Extension Center
Waters Hall Administration / Ag Economics

Location:

4-H Youth Development Committee
201 Umberger Hall
Manhattan, KS 66506-4008
785-532-4258

Chairperson:

Pat McNally, Professor

pmcnally@oznet.ksu.edu

Committee Members:

Cheryl Thomas, Office Professional

cthomas@ksu.edu

Walter Barker, Assistant Professor, NW Area Extension Office

wbarker@ksu.edu

Gary Gerhard, Professor

ggerhard@oznet.ksu.edu

Objectives:

Year	Classification	Item
2005	Objective	Develop written guidelines and expectations for student workers regarding work tasks that include lifting/moving of heavy items, vehicle use, repetitive motions, etc.
2005	Objective	Develop standards and policies regarding the usage of department and motor pool vehicles.
2005	Objective	Recomment that all staff at state, area and field levels take the "Test Drive the Accident tutorial", (www.nonprofitrisk.org).
2005	Objective	Encourage staff to complete a basic first aid/CPR certification course.
2005	Objective	Modify Incident Report Form to reflect nature of youth development programs.
2005	Objective	Train staff on use of Incident Report Form and the Crisis Management Form.
2005	Objective	Task Force will be formed to review the VIP process.
2005	Objective	Continue to respond to ergonomic issues.
2005	Objective	Review and update the Risk Management Plan.
2005	Objective	Develop overnight/residential activities standards for use by field, area and state staff (modified from camp standards).
2005	Objective	Provide bi-annual risk management state-wide traininig for unit staff.
2005	Objective	Continue to provide VIP training to staff. Power Point Presentation for jse at VIP Orientation will be distributed.
2005	Objective	Obtain publications and materials related to risk management.

Accomplishments:

Year	Classification	Item
2004	Accomplished	Initiated a review of VIP process, policies and documents.
2004	Accomplished	Reviewed Camp Standards at the Camp Chairs Meeting, Camp Standards were electronically sent to all extension offices.
2004	Accomplished	Updated the Kansas 4-H Participation Form.
2004	Accomplished	Updated the Risk Management Plan for 4-H Youth Development and its special programs.
2004	Accomplished	Placed winter driving kits and road emergency kits in department vehicles.
2004	Accomplished	Removed hazards form storage areas.
2004	Accomplished	Completed an updated ergonomics evaluation of all work stations.
2004	Accomplished	Provided VIP training to new agents. Area 4-H Specialists have worked with serveral counties to update and implement the VIP process, including the Orinetation Segment.
2003	Accomplished	Eliminated hazards in storage areas (height of storage units, placement of heavy items, etc.).
2003	Accomplished	Evaluated employee workstations and made ergonomic improvements.
2003	Accomplished	Placed first aid kits in department vehicles and main office.
2003	Accomplished	Provided VIP training to new agents received at Basic Ops I. Area 4-H Specialists have worked with several counties to update and implement the VIP process, including the Orientation Segment.
2003	Accomplished	Reviewed Camp Standards at the Camp Chairs Meeting. Camp Standards were electronically sent to all extension offices. Risk management plan was developed for 2003 Discovery Days.
2002	Accomplished	The committee will address issues that are unique to 4-H, such as youth safety; volunteer selection, orientation and training; and emergency management procedures involving volunteers and minors.
2002	Accomplished	Installed ergonomic (computer friendly) fluorescent lighting at classified employee workstations.
2002	Accomplished	Crisis Management Forms developed by this department have been adopted by the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension and accepted as the template of University of Nebraska chancellor for system-wide use.
2002	Accomplished	Provided hazardous waste disposal training to affected employees.
2002	Accomplished	Provided safety committee training.
2002	Accomplished	Obtained employee input regarding safety issues.
2002	Accomplished	Developed an incident reporting system.
2002	Accomplished	The committee training has been scheduled for October 15.
2002	Accomplished	Hazardous waste disposal training has been provided to affected employees.
2002	Accomplished	Dr. Pat Fultz in cooperation with Rock Springs 4-H Center staff will provide an extended 4-H Camp Chairs training on November 18-19. The additional time will include instruction on risk management issues related to 4-H camps and outdoor education venues.
2002	Accomplished	The Kansas State 4-H Advisory Committee has recommended developing a single-day, annual safety training for issues related specifically to youth development programming.
2002	Accomplished	Provided risk management training to Camp Chairs at Rock Springs 4-H Center.

Location:

Agricultural Research Center-Hays
1232 240th Ave.
Hays, KS 67601-9228
785-625-3425

Chairperson:

Joe Becker, Grounds Manager/Safety Coordinator

jbecker@ksu.edu

Committee Members:

Blaine Werth, Plant Science Technician	bwerth@ksu.edu
Cody Graham, Agricultural Technician	cgraham@ksu.edu
Jarett Schmeidler, Animal Science Tech. II	jarett@ksu.edu
Keith Harmoney, Assistant Professor, Range Science	kharmone@ksu.edu
Mary Werth, Maintenance/Repair Technician	mwerth@ksu.edu
Matt Woydziak, Animal Science Technician	mwoydzia@ksu.edu

Objectives:

Year	Classification	Item
2005	Objective	Simplify the MSDS inventory and records process.
2005	Objective	Provide first aid/CPR training for employees.
2005	Objective	Re-organize the Safety Room and improve selection and purchase of personal protective equipment.
2005	Objective	Help with Farm Safety Awareness Day.
2005	Objective	Post signs indicating tornado shelter areas and provide employees with information regarding where to go in case of a tornado or severe storm.
2005	Objective	Improve awareness of chemical safety including storage, use, disposal, and spill clean-up of pesticides.
2005	Objective	Check reflectors on tractors, trucks, and farm implements.
2005	Objective	Check the reflectivity of all SMV signs to determine if any need replacing
2005	Objective	Provide training regarding farm and field ergonomics.
2005	Objective	Schedule Farm Bureau Distracted Driver safety course.
2005	Objective	Continue with breaker panel box labeling.

Accomplishments:

Year	Classification	Item
2004	Accomplished	Provided employee medical surveillance including hearing tests, pulmonary function tests, cholinesterase blood tests, and tetanus vaccines.
2004	Accomplished	Reduced targeted safety and compliance problems by 42% during the year as documented by audits from the K-State Research & Extension safety office.
2004	Accomplished	Conducted periodic inspections to address pesticides, hazardous waste, and other safety issues.
2004	Accomplished	Developed and distributed Safety Line, a monthly safety newsletter, to all employees.
2004	Accomplished	Hosted the 2004 Farm Safety Awareness Day.
2004	Accomplished	Provided first aid/CPR training for full-time workers.
2004	Accomplished	Developed and provided a safety pamphlet to orient all visiting KSU field workers regarding local safety practices and procedures.
2004	Accomplished	o Provided Emergency Action Manuals and other safety information to all workers.
2004	Accomplished	Provided fit tests for employees who wear respirators.
2003	Accomplished	Develop a policy regarding extra riders transported in the back of pickup trucks.
2003	Accomplished	Provide training for fire extinguisher use.
2003	Accomplished	Develop a seatbelt use policy.
2003	Accomplished	Clarify a snow removal policy.
2003	Accomplished	Consider alternative location(s) for parking anhydrous ammonia tank wagons.
2003	Accomplished	Analyze incidents and injuries based on incident reports.
2003	Accomplished	Consider traffic improvements at the headquarters area.
2003	Accomplished	Provide CPR training to employees. Develop a seatbelt use policy.
2002	Accomplished	Provided employee medical surveillance related to hearing conservation, respiratory protection, and pesticides.
2002	Accomplished	The committee has used a survey to gather input from employees.
2002	Accomplished	The unit has begun reporting all incidents to the K-State Research & Extension Safety Office.
2002	Accomplished	Training in the following topics has been provided to affected employees: office ergonomics, tractor safety, and Farm Safety Day.
2002	Accomplished	Medical surveillance related to hearing conservation, respiratory protection, and pesticides has been provided to affected employees.
2002	Accomplished	Conducted a review of hazardous chemicals in the laboratories and disposed of surplus/waste chemicals through K-State Public Safety.
2002	Accomplished	Provided employee training on the following topics: hazardous waste, office ergonomics, tractor safety, and Farm Safety Day.
2002	Accomplished	Provided safety committee training.
2002	Accomplished	Obtained employee input by means of a survey
2002	Accomplished	Developed an incident reporting system.
2002	Accomplished	The committee was trained on August 14, 2002.
2002	Accomplished	Updated pesticide safety procedures in compliance with EPA’s Worker Protection Standard.

Location:

Agronomy
2004 Throckmorton Plant Sciences Center
Manhattan, KS 66506-4008
785-532-6101

Chairpersons:

Fred Caldwell, Research Technologist

fcaldwel@oznet.ksu.edu

Gary Pierzynski, Professor, Soil Chemistry

gmp@oznet.ksu.edu

Committee Members:

Mark Claassen, Agronomist-in-Charge, Harvey County

mclaasse@oznet.ksu.edu

Russell Dille, Assistant Scientist

rdille@oznet.ksu.edu

Gary Griffith, Chemist I

ggriff@oznet.ksu.edu

Keith Janssen, Agronomist-in-Charge, East Central Kansas

kjanssen@oznet.ksu.edu

Mark Leuthold, Equipment Mechanic II

mleuthol@oznet.ksu.edu

Cathy Minihan, Assistant Scientist

cminihan@oznet.ksu.edu

Larry Patterson, Facilities Maintenance Supervisor

lpatters@oznet.ksu.edu

Dave Regehr, Professor, Extension Specialist

dregehr@oznet.ksu.edu

Stan Rundquist, Plant Science Technician II

srundqui@oznet.ksu.edu

Objectives:

Year	Classification	Item
2005	Objective	Continue to improve communications with workers regarding safety training by developing e-mail lists for targeted notices of training opportunities
2005	Objective	Establish safety training schedules based on need by developing a searchable database of training required and completed for each employee.
2005	Objective	Ensure all labs meet required standards for chemical storage, waste disposal, spill clean-up, container labeling, and proper equipment utilization. Continue the lab walk-through visits and make on-the-spot corrective action recommendations. Purchase necessary equipment and supplies to meet these requirements.
2005	Objective	Continue to evaluate situations and educate workers on safety related issues. Send out periodic safety tips and checklists via email to revitalize safety awareness.
2005	Objective	Continue efforts to replace outdated and potentially hazardous equipment (e.g., mercury containing devices) with newer and safer alternatives.

Accomplishments:

Year	Classification	Item
2004	Accomplished	Provided safety training to employees and students relating to forklifts, skid steer loaders, pesticides, formaldehyde, and hazardous waste compliance
2004	Accomplished	Provided pesticide decontamination stations in remote areas of the North farm.
2004	Accomplished	Improved communications with workers regarding safety issues, training needs and opportunities.
2004	Accomplished	Collected all unused neutron probes and returned them to the manufacturer in order to reduce radioactive exposure issues.
2004	Accomplished	Conducted periodic inspections to address farm machinery and noise hazards, pesticides, hazardous waste, and other safety issues.
2004	Accomplished	Reduced targeted safety and compliance problems during the year by 72% in laboratories and by 47% at farms, greenhouses, and shops as documented by audits from the K-State Research & Extension safety office.
2004	Accomplished	Provided employee medical surveillance including hearing tests, pulmonary function tests, cholinesterase blood tests, and tetanus vaccines.
2004	Accomplished	Conducted department-wide solid waste review.
2004	Accomplished	Installed twelve new eyewash stations and eight new first aid kits in laboratories.
2004	Accomplished	Eliminated hazards due to incompatible chemical storage in eight laboratories.
2004	Accomplished	Conducted a complete clean-out of old chemicals from two laboratories
2004	Accomplished	Eliminated indoor air pollution due to a malfunctioning vacuum pump.
2004	Accomplished	Provided fit tests for employees who wear respirators.
2004	Accomplished	Eliminated hazards related to fire safety.
2004	Accomplished	Initiated development of a procedure to provide standardized safety training based on need for new and existing employees.
2003	Accomplished	Solicited employee input on safety by means of a survey.
2003	Accomplished	Conducted a thorough review and update of pesticide safety practices at all sites in compliance with EPA’s Worker Protection Standard.
2003	Accomplished	Installed personnel chemical decontamination kits on all tractors.
2003	Accomplished	Posted signs to indicate tornado refuge areas.
2003	Accomplished	Posted hazardous waste safety information in all labs and shops where chemicals are used.
2003	Accomplished	Provided fit tests for employees who wear respirators.
2003	Accomplished	Installed 17 new flammable storage cabinets in 32 labs serving 24 faculty members.
2003	Accomplished	Installed a clothes washer and clothes dryer at the North Agronomy Farm for use in cleaning protective clothing.
2003	Accomplished	Provided employee medical surveillance including hearing tests, pulmonary function tests, cholinesterase blood tests, and tetanus vaccines.
2003	Accomplished	Performed a safety walk-through of farm operations.
2003	Accomplished	Repaired malfunctioning laboratory fume hoods.
2003	Accomplished	Conducted chemical safety and hazardous waste inspections in all laboratories and farm operations, helped employees resolve chemical safety issues, and disposed of waste chemicals through K-State Public Safety.
2003	Accomplished	Provided chemical spill control supplies to areas where chemicals are used.
2003	Accomplished	Revised pesticide rinsate procedures.
2003	Accomplished	Provided the following training to employees and students: pesticide worker protection standard training, Farm Bureau distracted driver training, lab safety, chemical spill control, and hazardous waste disposal.
2003	Accomplished	Installed safety showers and eyewash stations at the North Agronomy Farm and Ashland Research Farm.
2003	Accomplished	Improved maintenance shop lighting at the Ashland Research Farm and the North Agronomy Farm.
2002	Accomplished	Developed an emergency action plan, including evacuation routes, safe assembly areas and faculty/staff emergency responsibilities.
2002	Accomplished	Improved pesticide safety in the Throckmorton greenhouses, and provided pesticide safety training to students and employees.
2002	Accomplished	Established a self-inspection procedure for periodically reviewing and improving hazardous waste handling, storage, and disposal practices.
2002	Accomplished	Provided medical surveillance related to hearing conservation, respiratory protection, and pesticides to affected employees.
2002	Accomplished	Provided safety committee training.
2002	Accomplished	Developed an incident reporting system.
2002	Accomplished	The committee was trained August 28, 2002.
2002	Accomplished	Ergonomics training has been provided to office employees.
2002	Accomplished	Medical surveillance related to hearing conservation, respiratory protection, and pesticides has been provided to affected employees.
2002	Accomplished	Building floor plans have been drawn showing Emergency Evacuation Routes and Safe Assembly Areas for both natural and man-made emergencies and threats. Responsible faculty/staff positions have been designated to notify occupants, clear the building, and expedite evacuation.
2002	Accomplished	The committee is exploring ways to make additional safety training available, particularly to students.
2002	Accomplished	Provided ergonomics training to office employees.

Location:

Animal Sciences and Industry
232 Weber Hall
Manhattan, KS 66506-4008
785-532-6131

Chairperson:

Ron Pope, Research Associate

rpope@oznet.ksu.edu

Committee Members:

Cheryl Armendariz, Research Instrument Operator

carmenda@oznet.ksu.edu

Beth Ann Crozier-Dodson, Research Assistant

bethann@oznet.ksu.edu

Rachael Gager, Graduate Research Assistant

rgager@oznet.ksu.edu

Colleen Hill, Research Assistant

chill@oznet.ksu.edu

Tim Kessen,

Jack Riley, Department Head - Professor

jriley@oznet.ksu.edu

Mike Scheffel, Research Assistant

mscheffe@oznet.ksu.edu

John Wolf, Animal Science Technician I

jwolf@oznet.ksu.edu

Objectives:

Year	Classification	Item
2005	Objective	Reduce injuries resulting from the handling of livestock
2005	Objective	Continue to use incident report forms for all laboratories and livestock units
2005	Objective	Provide safety training to employees and students in research labs and livestock units. Training may include training videos, personal instruction, or training checklists.
2005	Objective	Conduct hazardous waste safety reviews in laboratories and livestock units.
2005	Objective	Address risks of handling various livestock species.

Accomplishments:

Year	Classification	Item
2004	Accomplished	Provided safety training to employees and students relating to forklifts, radioactive materials, and pesticides.
2004	Accomplished	Conducted department-wide solid waste review.
2004	Accomplished	Continued to emphasize protective equipment and training in the meat lab, resulting in fewer cuts and punctures to students.
2004	Accomplished	Eliminated hazards related to fire safety.
2004	Accomplished	Made extensive electrical improvements to create a safer environment in the Meat Lab area of Weber Hall.
2004	Accomplished	Conducted periodic inspections to address hazardous waste, pesticides, and other safety issues.
2004	Accomplished	Conducted periodic safety inspections in all laboratories and farm operations. Inspections addressed chemical safety, hazardous waste, machinery, and noise hazards.
2004	Accomplished	Reduced targeted safety and compliance problems during the year by 53% in laboratories and by 62% at farms and shops as documented by audits from the K-State Research & Extension safety office.
2004	Accomplished	Completed necessary drainage structures for KDHE environmental permit.
2004	Accomplished	Conducted monthly opacity assessments and met all other requirements to comply with EPA Clean Air Act regulations at the feed mill.
2004	Accomplished	Provided employee medical surveillance including hearing tests, pulmonary function tests, and tetanus vaccines.
2004	Accomplished	Provided fit tests for employees who wear respirators.
2004	Accomplished	Replaced unsafe grain bins at the Sheep Research Unit.
2004	Accomplished	Switched to safer chemicals for foot baths at the dairy and swine units.
2003	Accomplished	Conducted monthly opacity assessments and met all other requirements to comply with EPA Clean Air Act regulations at the feed mill
2003	Accomplished	Provided the following training to employees and students: Farm Bureau distracted driver training, chemical spill control, and hazardous waste disposal.
2003	Accomplished	Conducted chemical safety and hazardous waste inspections in all laboratories. Helped employees resolve chemical safety issues, and disposed of waste chemicals through K-State Public Safety.
2003	Accomplished	Provided employee medical surveillance including hearing tests, pulmonary function tests, cholinesterase blood tests, and tetanus vaccines.
2003	Accomplished	Provided fit tests for employees who wear respirators.
2003	Accomplished	Eliminated hazards by renovating the overhead feed bins and catwalk of the steamflaker mill at the Beef Cattle Research Center.
2003	Accomplished	Posted hazardous waste safety information in all labs and shops where chemicals are used.
2002	Accomplished	Provided employee and student training on the following topics: hazardous waste disposal, back injury prevention, fire safety, and other topics relevant to the individual labs and units.
2002	Accomplished	Established a self-inspection procedure for periodically reviewing and improving hazardous waste handling, storage, and disposal practices.
2002	Accomplished	Provided safety committee training.
2002	Accomplished	Obtained employee input by means of e-mail survey.
2002	Accomplished	Developed an incident reporting system.
2002	Accomplished	Training on the following topics has been provided to affected employees: hazardous waste disposal, and fire safety.
2002	Accomplished	The committee was trained on August 20, 2002.
2002	Accomplished	The committee plans to provide back injury prevention training in the near future. Other training opportunities are being considered for 2003.

Location:

Biological and Agricultural Engineering
147 Seaton Hall
ManhattanKS 66506-4008
785-532-5580

Chairperson:

Darrell Oard, Research Assistant

doard@ksu.edu

Committee Members:

Phil Barnes, Assistant Professor

lbarnes@oznet.ksu.edu

Arlene Jacobson, Senior Administrative Assistant

ajacobso@oznet.ksu.edu

Casey Mattke,

mattke@ksu.edu

John Slocombe, Professor

jslocomb@oznet.ksu.edu

Bob Wolf, Assistant Professor

rewolf@oznet.ksu.edu

Pat Murphy, Professor

jmurphy@oznet.ksu.edu

Objectives:

Year	Classification	Item
2005	Objective	Move the emergency shower in the 138 Seaton area to a new location. The building renovation has made the present location unacceptable.
2005	Objective	Install signs to mark confined spaces at pump wells on the North Farm.
2005	Objective	Establish a shop safety checklist.
2005	Objective	Dispose of items sorted out in the solid waste review in 2004.
2005	Objective	Relocate one of the eye wash stations removed during building renovation.
2005	Objective	Review the lab safety checklist to see that is being followed.
2005	Objective	Conduct a safety awareness session at the next faculty retreat.

Accomplishments:

Year	Classification	Item
2004	Accomplished	Incorporated safety considerations into all phases of the renovation of Seaton Hall.
2004	Accomplished	Conducted a department-wide solid waste review and disposed of hazardous waste and obsolete/unused items.
2004	Accomplished	Provided safety training to employees and students relating to office ergonomics and confined spaces.
2004	Accomplished	Provided respiratory protection, medical surveillance, and fit test for student working with hazardous chemicals.
2003	Accomplished	Provided the following training to employees and students: safety with woodworking power equipment, metal fabrication equipment safety, and Farm Bureau “distracted driver” seminar.
2003	Accomplished	Posted laboratory safety checklists in labs.
2003	Accomplished	Anchored the drill press to the floor in room 37.
2003	Accomplished	Established a driver safety qualification program, requiring proof of driver’s license and insurance.
2003	Accomplished	The forklift has been checked over to identify repairs and upgrades needed to improve its safety.
2003	Accomplished	Inspected and replaced defective cords on electrical hand tools.
2003	Accomplished	Conducted a survey to determine safety training needs.
2003	Accomplished	Performed ergonomic evaluations of student computer workstations.
2003	Accomplished	Performed an evaluation to identify confined spaces and took steps to protect employees who might enter these spaces.
2003	Accomplished	Checked and repaired malfunctioning fume hoods.
2003	Accomplished	Improved safety guarding on the radial arm saw.
2003	Accomplished	Provided eye and hearing protection equipment in a new wall cabinet in room 142.
2002	Accomplished	Established a self-inspection procedure for periodically reviewing and improving hazardous waste handling, storage, and disposal practices.
2002	Accomplished	Installed the following safety equipment: welding flash screen, new first aid kit for the shop, eye and hearing protection equipment rack and signage, and a maximum load sign on the overhead storage in room 37C.
2002	Accomplished	Removed flammable items stored in room 226B.
2002	Accomplished	Replaced the Stoddard solvent in the parts washing tank with less hazardous mineral spirits.
2002	Accomplished	Obtained input from employees regarding safety issues.
2002	Accomplished	Developed an incident reporting system.
2002	Accomplished	The committee has been exploring ways to provide safety training to students and employees, and is especially interested in motor vehicle safety and safety with equipment and machinery. Some training has already been provided.
2002	Accomplished	The committee was trained on August 5, 2002.
2002	Accomplished	Provided safety training to employees and students on topics such as shop safety and laboratory safety.

Location:

Communications/Umberger Admin/Comm Health
Umberger Hall - Room 11
Manhattan, KS 66506-4008
785-532-1152

Chairperson:

Rob Nixon, Printer, Communications-Production Services

rnixon@oznet.ksu.edu

Committee Members:

Kevin Block, Technical Director, Communications-Radio

kblock@oznet.ksu.edu

Kat Burton, IET Systems Administrator

kburton@oznet.ksu.edu

Jody Hall, Project Coordinator, Community Health

jhall@oznet.ksu.edu

Objectives:

Year	Classification	Item
2005	Objective	Encourage every county office to hve a cean up day to removed boxes, files and other unnecessary materials.
2005	Objective	Provide training for Fire Evacuation
2005	Objective	Updte all medical forms.
2005	Objective	Update all 4H driving permission forms.
2005	Objective	Provide hostile client training for all county offices.
2005	Objective	Offer four CPR/First Aid training sessions throughout the area.
2005	Objective	Provide safety training at Metro and Northeast partnership meeting.
2005	Objective	Develop severe weather planning guidelines
2005	Objective	Re-route outside low hanging overhead wires.
2005	Objective	Offer defensive driving training
2005	Objective	Offer county fairground safety inspections
2005	Objective	Complete installation of the heating/air conditioning system

Accomplishments:

Year	Classification	Item
2004	Accomplished	Arranged for ergonomic review of workstations for employees.
2004	Accomplished	Tracked accidents/incidents and provided reports to the safety office.
2004	Accomplished	Eliminated all targeted safety and compliance problems in production areas as documented by audits from the K-State Research & Extension safety office.
2004	Accomplished	Arranged for air monitoring in production areas and determined that levels of airborne dust and chemicals were within acceptable levels.
2004	Accomplished	Provided/promoted the following safety training for employees: back injury prevention, office ergonomics, defensive driving, and hazardous waste.
2004	Accomplished	Provided employees with information on severe weather procedures and precautions for 15-passenger vans.
2004	Accomplished	Coordinated emergency action planning, including identification of floor leaders and employees trained in first aid/CPR.
2004	Accomplished	Conducted a departmental solid waste review.
2004	Accomplished	Participated in the campus mercury exchange program.
2004	Accomplished	Eliminated hazards related to fire safety.
2004	Accomplished	Provided a sharps container for the publications unit.
2004	Accomplished	Conducted periodic inspections to address machinery and noise hazards, hazardous waste, and other safety issues.
2003	Accomplished	Posted hazardous waste and chemical safety information in all shops where chemicals are used.
2003	Accomplished	Conducted inspections of hazardous waste and chemical handling procedures in all shops where chemicals are used.
2003	Accomplished	Provided first aid/CPR training to employees.
2003	Accomplished	Purchased a new safety container for solvent-soaked rags.
2003	Accomplished	Provided office ergonomics training to employees.
2003	Accomplished	Provided employees with information on emergency evacuation and severe weather procedures.
2002	Accomplished	Provided employee training on the following topics: office ergonomics, hazardous waste disposal, and fire safety.
2002	Accomplished	Performed ergonomic workstation analysis for several employees.
2002	Accomplished	Employees have been informed about the committee by e-mail and asked to provide input about the safety program. In addition, an on-line questionnaire and incident reporting forms are being developed to gather additional information
2002	Accomplished	The committee was trained on August 2, 2002.
2002	Accomplished	Training on the following topics has been provided to affected employees: office ergonomics training (News Unit) and fire safety training.
2002	Accomplished	Employees have been informed about the committee and asked to provide input about the safety program. The committee has discussed possible objectives, including: getting additional input from employees by using an anonymous survey, developing a system to encourage the reporting of incidents, ergonomics training for the remaining units, and addressing slips/trips/falls, lifting, and overexertion injuries.
2002	Accomplished	Ergonomic workstation analysis has been performed for several employees.

Location:

Entomology
123 W. Waters Hall
Manhattan, KS 66506-4008
785-532-6154

Chairperson:

Greg Zolnerowich, Assistant Professor

gregz@oznet.ksu.edu

Committee Members:

KunYan Zhu, Associate Professor

kzhu@oznet.ksu.edu

Sherry Figge, Office Assistant

sfigge@oznet.ksu.edu

Nandi Nagaraj, Graduate Research Assistant

nnagaraj@oznet.ksu.edu

Objectives:

Year	Classification	Item
2005	Objective	Continue to imp