I. INTRODUCTION I - 1
A. Preface I - 1
B. Reserved I - 2
II. GENERAL POLICIES AND STANDARDS II - 1
A. Emergency Procedures II - 1
1. Injuries II - 1
2. Emergency Plan for Gas Leaks II - 1
3. Fire Protection/evacuation Plan II - 2
4. Chemical/biological Emergency Response II - 2
5. Security Threats II - 2
6. Storms II - 3
7. Radiation Emergency II - 3
B. Operational Safety & Loss Prevention Plan II - 4
C. Safety and Environmental Responsibilities II - 4
1. Chancellor and Chancellor’s Staff II - 4
2. Deans, Directors, and Department Heads II - 4
3. Professors and Other Supervisors II - 5
4. Employees, Students and Visitors II - 5
D. Office of Occupational and Environmental Safety II - 5
1. Scope II - 5
2. Duties: II - 6
3. Services Available Through Office of
Occupational and Environmental Safety: II - 7
E. University Safety Committee II - 8
1. Responsibilities II - 8
2. Duties of the University Safety Committee II - 8
F. Standards II - 9
G. Louisiana Building Code for State Owned Buildings II - 9
1. Exit and Means of Egress II - 10
2. Panic Hardware for Required Exits II - 10
3. Locking or Obstructing Exits and Passageways II - 10
4. Exit Signs II - 10
5. Emergency Lighting II - 11
6. Fire Alarms II - 11
7. Portable Fire Extinguishers II - 11
8. Storage of Flammables in State Buildings II - 12
9. Evacuation Diagrams II - 12
H. Emergency Showers and Eyewash Stations II - 12
1. Procedures and Operation II - 12
2. Portable Eye Wash Stations II - 13
III. ADMINISTRATIVE ELEMENTS III - 1
A. Hazard Control III - 1
B. Safety Meetings III - 1
C. Pre-fire Plan III - 2
D. Accident Reports III - 2
1. Occupational Accident or Illness Report III - 2
2. Automobile Accident or Loss Notice III - 2
3. Liability Accident Notice III - 2
4. LSU Police Reports III - 2
5. Verbal Reports III - 2
E. Accident Investigations III - 2
1. Formal Investigations III - 3
2. Informal Investigations by Supervisors III - 3
3. The Investigation Procedure III - 3
4. Approval Process and Routing III - 4
5. Completing Items in the Action Plan III - 4
F. Job Safety Analysis III - 4
G. Safety and Health Inspections and Reports III - 4
1. Safety and Health Inspections III - 5
2. Laboratory Inspections III - 5
3. Miscellaneous Inspections III - 6
IV. SAFETY IV - 1
A. Fire Safety in Dormitories IV - 1
1. Fire Hazards on Campus IV - 1
2. Fire Safety Features IV - 1
3. Fire Prevention for Students IV - 2
4. Fire Extinguishers IV - 5
5. Fire Drills IV - 6
6. Guide for Fire-safe Christmas Decorations in Student Rooms IV - 8
7. Guide for Safe Christmas Decorations in Other Common Areas IV - 9
B. Electrical Safety IV - 10
1. Electric Codes and Safety Standards IV - 10
2. Medical Services and First Aid IV - 10
3. Employee Training IV - 10
4. General Electrical Safety Precautions IV - 11
5. Electrical Installations IV - 17
6. Special Rules for Power Distribution Circuits IV - 20
7. High Voltage Testing IV - 27
8. Overhead Power Line Work IV - 27
9. Underground Electrical Work IV - 28
10. Power Substation Installations and Worker Rules IV - 29
11. Additional Rules for Power House Workers IV - 30
12. Wiring in Wet Locations IV - 31
13. Use of Electrically Powered Equipment and Tools IV - 32
14. Ground Fault Circuit Protection IV - 32
15. Extension Cords
See the Appendix for Guidelines on Extension Cord Use. IV - 33
16. Hazardous Locations IV - 33
C. Stairs & Ladders IV - 33
1. General Requirements IV - 33
2. Stairways IV - 34
3. Stairrails and Handrails IV - 34
4. Ladders IV - 35
5. Portable Ladders IV - 36
6. Fixed Ladders IV - 36
7. Cages for Fixed Ladders IV - 37
8. Wells for Fixed Ladders IV - 38
9. Ladder Safety Devices and Related Support Systems
for Fixed Ladders IV - 38
10. Mounting Ladder Safety Devices for Fixed Ladders IV - 38
11. Use of All Ladders IV - 39
12. Structural Defects IV - 40
13. Glossary IV - 40
D. Scaffolds IV - 41
1. General Requirements for All Scaffolds IV - 41
2. Tube and Coupler Scaffolds IV - 43
3. Tubular Welded Frame Scaffolds IV - 44
E. Material Handling IV - 45
1. Lifting by Hand IV - 45
2. Handtrucks IV - 47
3. Requirements for Heavy Construction Equipment IV - 48
4. Fork Trucks IV - 49
5. Hoists IV - 50
6. Insulated Aerial Baskets IV - 51
7. Hand Signals IV - 52
8. Slings IV - 52
F. Confined Spaces IV - 53
1. Confined Space IV - 53
2. A Permit Required Confined Space IV - 53
3. Training IV - 53
4. Hazards of Confined Spaces IV - 53
5. Procedures IV - 54
G. Handling, Using, and Storing of Compressed Gas Cylinders IV - 55
1. Handling Cylinders IV - 55
2. Using Cylinders IV - 55
3. Storing Cylinders IV - 57
H. Control of Hazardous Energy: Lockout/Tag out IV - 58
1. Purpose IV - 58
2. Definitions IV - 58
3. Training IV - 58
4. Preparation for Lock and Tag out Procedures IV - 59
5. Routine Maintenance & Machine Adjustments IV - 59
6. Locks, Hasps, and Tags IV - 59
7. Sop: General Lock and Tag out Procedures - Shutdowns IV - 59
8. Machine or Equipment Isolation IV - 60
9. Lockout or Tagout Device Application IV - 60
10. Stored Energy IV - 60
11. Verification of Isolation IV - 60
12. Extended Lockout - Tagout IV - 60
13. Release from Lockout/tagout IV - 61
14. LOTO Procedure for Electrical Plug-type Equipment IV - 61
15. LOTO Procedures Involving More than One Employee IV - 61
16. Management's Removal of Lock and Tag Out IV - 61
17. Contractors IV - 62
I. Excavations, Trenching, and Shoring IV - 62
J. Safety in Welding and Cutting Operations IV - 65
1. General IV - 65
2. Protective Clothing and Equipment IV - 65
3. Eye Protection IV - 65
4. Work in Confined Spaces IV - 66
5. Ventilation IV - 66
6. Fire Prevention IV - 66
7. Gas Welding and Cutting IV - 67
8. Electric Arc Welding IV - 70
K. Safe Use of Hand Tools and Portable Power Tools IV - 72
1. Screwdrivers IV - 72
2. Hammers IV - 72
3. Punches IV - 73
4. Chisels IV - 73
5. Hacksaws IV - 73
6. Files IV - 73
7. Axes and Hatchets IV - 73
8. Knives IV - 73
9. Crowbars IV - 74
10. Shovels IV - 74
11. Box and Socket Wrenches IV - 74
12. Electric Saws IV - 74
13. Portable Grinder IV - 74
14. Air Hoses IV - 75
L. Safety Rules for Woodworking Machines IV - 75
1. General IV - 75
2. Housekeeping IV - 75
3. Guards IV - 76
4. Illumination IV - 76
5. Inspection IV - 76
6. Personal Protective Equipment IV - 76
7. Code References for Woodworking Machines IV - 76
M. Guide to Woodworking IV - 76
1. Table Saw IV - 76
2. Radial Arm Saw IV - 77
3. Band Saw IV - 77
4. Jointer/planer IV - 77
6. Wood Shaper IV - 77
7. Sander IV - 78
8. Lathe IV - 78
9. Circular Saw Blades for Cutting Wood IV - 78
N. Machine Safeguarding Requirements IV - 79
1. Flywheels IV - 79
2. Machine Guards IV - 79
3. Gears, Sprockets, Friction Drives IV - 79
4. Belt, Chain or Rope Drives IV - 80
5. Shafting IV - 80
6. Belt Conveyors IV - 80
O. Grounds Maintenance IV - 81
1. Hand Tools IV - 81
2. Gasoline Powered Equipment IV - 81
3. Lawn Trimmers IV - 82
4. Power Lawn Mowers IV - 82
5. Riding Mowers IV - 82
6. Garden Tractors: IV - 83
7. Pesticides IV - 84
F. Emergency Information: IV - 85
8. Poison Ivy and Poison Oak IV - 85
P. Water Vessel Operation IV - 87
1. Inspection IV - 87
2. Training IV - 87
3. Accidents IV - 87
4. General IV - 87
5. Water Vessel Safety Program IV - 87
Q. Vehicle Operation IV - 88
1. Inspection IV - 88
3. Training IV - 88
4. Accidents IV - 88
5. General IV - 88
6. Safe Drivers Program IV - 88
V. INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE V - 1
A. Hazardous Material V - 1
1. Hazardous Material Information V - 1
2. Hazard Communication Program V - 1
3. Hazardous Materials Definitions V - 3
4. Chemical Handling and Storage V - 6
5. Biohazard Control V - 9
B. Indoor Air Quality and Sanitation V - 20
1. Indoor Air Quality Rules V - 20
2. Housekeeping V - 21
3. HVAC Preventive Maintenance V - 21
4. Basics for Handling Food Safely V - 22
C. Safety Rules for the Laboratory V - 24
1. Chemical Hygiene Plan V - 24
2. Laboratory Ventilation V - 24
3. Refrigerators V - 26
4. Food and Beverage Consumption V - 26
D. Asbestos V - 26
1. General V - 26
2. Responsibilities V - 27
E. Illumination for Occupational Tasks V - 28
1. Background V - 28
2. Definitions V - 28
F. Hot Environments V - 31
1. Heat Cramps V - 31
2. Heat Exhaustion V - 31
3. Heat Stroke V - 31
4. Heat Rashes V - 31
5. Training V - 31
G. Ergonomics V - 32
1. Why Are WMSDs a Problem? V - 32
2. Rules to Prevent WMSDs V - 32
3. Simple Solutions Often Work Best V - 32
4. Contact OES for Assistance V - 32
I. Respiratory Protection Program V - 33
1. General V - 33
2. General Program Management - Responsibilities V - 33
3. Voluntary Use V - 33
4. Respirator Selection V - 33
5. Medical Evaluation V - 33
J. Noise V - 34
1. Technical Information V - 34
2. Effects V - 34
3. Standards V - 35
4. Program Requirements for Occupational Noise Exposure V - 35
VI. PERSONAL PROTECTION PROGRAM VI - 1
A. Eye Protection VI - 1
1. General VI - 1
2. Prescription Lens Wearers VI - 1
3. Contact Lens Wearers VI - 1
4. Approval and Selection: VI - 1
5. Inspection and Maintenance VI - 3
6. Other VI - 3
B. Hearing Protection VI - 3
1. Employees/Students Covered VI - 3
2. Approval and Selection VI - 3
3. Fitting VI - 4
4. Inspection and Maintenance VI - 4
5. Other VI - 4
C. Hand Protection VI - 4
1. Employees/Students Covered VI - 4
2. Approval and Selection VI - 4
3. Fitting VI - 4
4. Inspection and Maintenance VI - 4
5.. Glove Materials VI - 4
D. Respiratory Protection Program VI - 6
1. General Program Requirements VI - 6
2. Rules for Respirator Program VI - 6
3. Fit Testing VI - 6
4. Rules for Maintenance, Care and Use of Respirators VI - 6
5. Identification of Filters, Cartridges, and Canisters VI - 7
6. Training and Information VI - 7
E. Fall Protection VI - 9
1. Employees/students Covered VI - 9
2. Approval and Selection VI - 9
3. Fitting VI - 9
4. Inspection and Maintenance VI - 9
5. Classification of Safety Belts and Harnesses VI - 9
F. Foot Protection VI - 10
1. Employees/Students Covered VI - 10
2. Approval and Selection VI - 10
3. Inspection and Maintenance VI - 10
G. Head Protection VI - 10
1. Employees/Students Covered VI - 10
2. Approval and Selection VI - 10
3. Fitting VI - 11
4. Inspection and Maintenance VI - 11
5. Selection Chart for Head Protection for University Employees VI - 11
H. Protective and Preventive Clothing VI - 12
1. Employee/Students Covered VI - 12
2. Approval and Selection VI - 12
3. Fitting VI - 12
4. Inspection and Maintenance VI - 12
5. Preventive Clothing VI - 12
Employees VI - 12
I. Emergency Showers and Eye Wash Stations VI - 12
VII. ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS VII - 1
A. Hazardous Waste Management Guidelines VII - 1
1. Determine If the Material Is a “Hazardous Waste” VII - 1
2. Properly Label Waste Containers VII - 3
3. Keep Waste in Compatible Containers and Closed at All Times VII - 3
4. Store and Containerize Incompatible Waste Separately VII - 3
5. Use Pollution Prevention Techniques to Reduce the Amount of Hazardous Waste Generated VII - 3
6. Waste Collection Procedures VII - 3
B. Hazardous Waste Management Facilities & Programs VII - 4
1. The Hazardous Material Control Center (HMCC) VII - 4
2. Biomedical Waste Management VII - 4
3. Recycling Program VII - 5
C. Management of Asbestos Containing Materials VII - 5
1. Rules for the Proper Handling of Asbestos
Containing Material(ACM) VII - 5
2. Construction Document Review and Contractor Notification VII - 6
3. Management Plans VII - 6
4. Employee Training VII - 6
D. Water Quality VII - 6
1. Permit Management VII - 7
E. Radiation VII - 7
VIII. APPENDIX VIII - 1
A. Hazard Communication Program VIII - 1
1. Responsibilities VIII - 1
2. General Program Information VIII - 2
3. Hazardous Chemical Inventory VIII - 2
4. Labeling VIII - 3
5. Material Safety Data Sheets VIII - 5
6. Training VIII - 11
B. Hazard Communication--teaching Outline VIII - 11
1. Objectives VIII - 11
2. Modes of Entry into the Body: VIII - 12
3. Effects VIII - 12
4. Recognizing the Hazard VIII - 12
5. Material Safety Data Sheets VIII - 12
6. Review VIII - 13
C. Incompatible Chemicals Partial Listing VIII - 14
D. Storage of Flammable Liquids Classes IA, IB, IC VIII - 18
1. Purpose VIII - 18
2. Scope VIII - 18
3. Definitions VIII - 18
4. Standards VIII - 18
E. Biosafety Ventilation Equipment VIII - 19
1. The Class I Biological Safety Cabinet VIII - 20
2. The Class II Biological Safety Cabinet VIII - 20
3. The Class III Biological Safety Cabinet VIII - 21
4. Laminar Flow Clean Air Cabinet VIII - 22
5. Certification of Biological Safety Cabinets VIII - 22
F. Training - Heat-related Disorders VIII - 22
1. Heat Exhaustion VIII - 22
2. Heat Stroke VIII - 23
G. Chemical Hygiene Plan VIII - 24
1. Purpose VIII - 24
2. Scope VIII - 24
3. General Principles VIII - 24
4. General Program Management VIII - 25
5. Basic Rules and Procedures for Working with Chemicals VIII - 26
6. Chemical Procurement, Distribution, and Storage VIII - 31
7. Environmental Monitoring VIII - 32
8. Housekeeping, Maintenance, and Inspections VIII - 32
9. Records VIII - 33
10. Signs and Labels VIII - 33
11. Information and Training Program VIII - 33
12. Waste Disposal Program VIII - 34
13. Engineering Controls VIII - 34
H. Respiratory Protection Program VIII - 35
1. Purpose VIII - 35
2. Scope VIII - 36
3. Definitions VIII - 36
4. General Program Management VIII - 37
5. Voluntary Use VIII - 38
6. Respirator Selection VIII - 38
7. Medical Evaluation VIII - 39
8. Fit Testing VIII - 39