SAFETY ORIENTATION CHECKLIST

To be completed on the first day of employment. See SPPM 2.16

Check Items Discussed:

  • Purpose of orientation
  • Reporting accidents to supervisors immediately
  • First Aid
    • Obtaining Treatment
    • Location and operation of emergency equipment (first aid kits, eyewashes, deluge showers)
    • Location and names of first aid treated employees
  • Potential hazards on the job
    • What they are
    • How to deal with them safely
    • Required personal protective equipment and care and use of it
  • What to do in event of emergencies
    • Exit locations and evacuation routes
    • Location and operation of fire alarms and extinguishers
    • Specific procedures for medical, chemical, fire emergencies, and use of 911
    • Emergency Notification System registration:
      • Log onto http://my.wsu.edu; then under “My profile”, select the Emergency Notification Link.
  • The total safety program
    • Function of safety committee and meetings
    • Introduction to safety committee and representative
    • Safety policies and rules and their value
    • Safety division resources (Police, fire, safety services, Environmental Health and Safety)
    • Campus Safety Plan:
      • http://safetyplan.wsu.edu/
  • Personal work habits
    • Proper liftings techniques, avoiding slips and falls
    • Good housekeeping, smoking policy
    • Safe work procedures
  • Specific Training (Enter record of the training received regarding specific machines or hazard situations. See SPPM 2.18.)
  • On-the-job training
    • Employee skill level and qualifications assessment
    • General training for assigned task
    • Specific training required by the Department of Labor and Industries