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1. University West Reports Re e Research Tower Wickenden turn Them e HG Wood MacDonald Promptly Page 2 Case Department of Occupational and Environmental Safety Aging Workforce Will Require Adjustments to Workplace Environment ASSE Modify Workplace Safety for Older Labor Force DES PLAINES IL Nov 3 2005 As the baby boomer generation ages the workforce is also shrinking the American Society of Safety Engineers is urging business to modify their workplace safety efforts to ac company a changing workforce Currently workplace injury rates for older workers are the lowest of any age group but their fatality rate is the highest To accommodate the aging workforce and to work to reduce fatality rates businesses should design a safe workplace for this aging but valuable workforce Businesses must act now to accommodate and provide a safer work environment for the aging worker a valuable and experienced group or their bottom line will be impacted negatively said ASSE President Jack H Dobson Jr CSP There are easy and economical ways to do this that in the long run will save time increase output and contribute positively to the business The U S Dept of Labor s DOL workplace statistics for 2004 show that those 64 and older had the lowest number of workplace injuries but the fatality rate for those 55 and older rose by 10 percent In 2003 work2. and guidelines to follow Happy cleaning Quiz Know Your Role Here are a few questions EVERY lab worker should be able to answer 1 Who is your P I 2 Where is your CHP 3 To what chemicals radiation are you exposed to 4 Where can MSDS be obtained for these chemicals 5 What are the hazards associated with these chemicals this radiation 6 How do you protect yourself from these hazards Take 5 10 minutes this week to do this exercise in your lab so that EVERYONE knows the answer to these very important questions Page 8 Case Department of Occupational and Environmental Safety Upcoming Training Sessions As always consult our website http does case edu for a full schedule of training sessions New Radiation Safety Training Retraining is required annually DOES conference room Service Building 1st Floor PREREGISTRATION IS REQUIRED Please call 368 2906 X Ray Safety Training DOES conference room Service Building 1st Floor PREREGISTRATION IS REQUIRED Please call 368 4601 or email jxb153 case edu Laser Safety Training DOES conference room Service Building 1st Floor PREREGISTRATION IS REQUIRED Please call 368 4600 or email hwj case edu The Laser Safety training schedule is now available online at the DOES website lt does case edu gt under Laser Training Listed below are the training dates through June 2006 Wednesday May 3 1 00 PM Friday June 2 10 00 AM Bloodborne Pa
3. and its risks older workers are not likely to take it easy on the job Even though older workers face additional obstacles to performing their job they bring experi ence and knowledge and an excellent work ethic to the job making them a valuable part of the work force Tulgan said Equipment facilities and work processes can be improved to account for the limitations of the aging workforce and to take advantage of their experience and capabilities Knowing that there is no one size fits all solution the following are suggestions from ASSE members that can increase workplace safety for an aging workforce Improve illumination add color contrast Eliminate heavy lifts elevated work from ladders and long reaches Design work floors and platforms with smooth and solid decking while still allowing some cushioning Reduce static standing time Remove clutter from control panels and computer screens and use large video displays Reduce noise levels Install chain actuators for valve hand wheels damper levers or other similar control devices this brings the control manipulation to ground level helps reduce falls Install skid resistant material for flooring and especially for stair treads helps reduce falls Install shallow angle stairways in place of ladders when space permits and where any daily elevated access is needed to complete a task helps reduce falls Utilize hands free volume adjustable telephone equip
4. Case Department of Occupational and Environmental Safety ap G Si Safety Comes First Service Building 1st Floor Inside this Phone 216 368 2906 2907 Se FAX 216 308 2236 Aging Work 2 3 Website http does case edu Will Re Pui ve tujus Putting a Face on DOES The DOES Liai Sie son Program Inactive Au In an effort to establish in person contact with researchers and lab personnel DOES has thorized User a liaison program in place Every 3 months a DOES staff member will visit your area to Status and document new concerns and follow up on previously registered concerns All documen Absence from tation is kept in a liaison file for future reference Please take advantage of this service the Lab to answer any questions or address any concerns you might have regarding safety DOES makes in person visits to the following facilities NOTE this list is not all inclu sive Please contact DOES to inquire if your facility will receive a personal visit Frantic Over e BRB Olin F yo Some e Millis DeGrace Biology y hae e Med East Wolstein Busting Tips from e Rockefeller Strosacker Glennan Irradiator e Hanna Pavilion Bolwell Sears Tower Spring e ARC RBC Horwitz Tower Cleaning for Safety s Sake Quiz Know e Cedar Service Center e Wearn Pathology e AW Smith Bingham Upcoming Training Ses e Dental Nursing Health Clinic e KHS Sears Building Inspection e White
5. MS COHN S in a paper titled Health and Safety in an Aging Workforce Older workers are not more prone to injury and illness than other workers Older workers have fewer avoidable absences a lower turnover rate and fewer work related accidents To increase workplace safety employer fixes environmental changes can cost next to nothing yet the return on investment is very high said Jackson The Society for Human Resource Management s SHRM 2004 05 workplace forecast identified the fol lowing trends 1 the aging workforce Case Department of Occupational and Environmental Safety Page 3 Aging Workforce Will Require Adjustments to Workplace Environment Continued from Page 2 eldercare 3 having both childcare and eldercare responsibilities 4 changing family patterns and 5 an increase in the unskilled workforce Management needs to be prepared to accommodate the number of changes older workers may face such as physical sensory and perhaps some mental impediments said ASSE member Bruce Tulgan Founder and President of RainmakerThinking Inc a New Haven CT based workplace research firm As we age we get shorter and heavier our muscle strength decreases and by age 65 the mean maximum aerobic power the level at which oxygen uptake levels off is about 70 percent of what it was at age 25 Hearing and vi sion is also diminished as one ages Most experts agree that despite the aging process
6. a quick and easy way to alleviate stress This will help you stay clearly focused on your exam If you have to give yourself a bit of a pep talk Slowing down your breathing often helps if your mind goes blank on a question If after a minute you still have trouble recalling the information move on to another question and return to the troubling question later After an exam give yourself some time to relax and congratulate yourself on completing a difficult task Try not to be over critical We are our own worst critics and can often be far too harsh on ourselves Rather than criticizing yourself if you think you could have done better try to learn from your mistakes and if you feel anxious after your exam make sure to talk with someone Do not over celebrate after an early exam so that you do not tire yourself out and be considerate others may be studying even if your finals are over If you are truly frantic over finals and overwhelmed there are places to turn to University Counseling Services Sears 201 can be reached at 368 5872 A counselor is on call 24 hours a day 7 days a week Call 844 8892 and ask for the University counselor Date Reminders for Graduates May 1 Last Day of Classes May 2 3 Reading Days May 4 11 Final Exam Days Case Department of Occupational and Environmental Safety Page 7 Spring Cleaning for Safety s Sake The end of the school year is a good time to put your laboratory in order especially since
7. and that personnel receive the required personal dosimetry inactive the AU must send a letter either by fax or e If you are going to be absent from your lab for greater than five working days or are going on a sabbatical another AU in the same department not a technician must be designated to assume responsibility for all radiation safety issues Please contact Karen Janiga indicating the date you are leaving when you will be re turning and providing the name of the AU that will be assuming responsibility for all radiation safety issues in your absence mail to Karen Janiga Assistant RSO MACY GK ATT or Fax 216 368 2236 Irradiator Program Since all irradiators on the CASE campus are included in our ODH license the RSOF has developed an irradiator program This program is scheduled to go on line January 1 2006 A separate irradiator manual has been written and will be available on our website by the end of January 2006 All irradiators will be au dited by the RSOF 3 times per year This audit will include a leak test of the irradiator area surveys area monitor calibration worker training and an inspection of the irradiator user logbook Individuals using the irradiator will be required to attend New Radiation Laboratory Worker Training class and will be required to retrain annually Moreover current Lab Safety training is also necessary to partici pate in the Irradiator Program A site specific traini
8. ers 65 and older continued to record the highest fatality rate of any other age group more than three times the rate of fatalities for those aged 25 34 according to the DOL Most of these fatalities were transporta tion related from falls from being struck by an object and from homicides As baby boomers begin to retire over the next few years the DOL notes the workforce will shrink as those born from 1965 to 1985 a time with a declining birthrate enter the workforce According to American Demographics magazine currently there are 76 9 million baby boomers in the U S The majority of boom ers live in California Florida Illinois Michigan New Jersey New York Ohio Pennsylvania and Texas As the percentage of the workforce aged 55 and over increases injury rates for the whole work population decreases while productivity increases said ASSE member Dr Joel M Haight P E CSP researcher and faculty member at Penn State University An estimated 3 9 million occupational injuries and illnesses were treated in hospital emergency depart ments among all industry and occupation groups for workers aged 15 and older The highest numbers of these injuries and illnesses occurred among workers aged 25 44 Data suggests there is no age related safety performance issue between the 25 54 year age group and that of the over 55 years age group according to 2001 02 statistics writes ASSE member and Colorado resi dent Alma Jackson R N
9. hey are only a small part of the big picture Do not keep things bottled up If you are feeling particularly stressed confiding in someone close to you can make you feel so much better Turn to the people who are most supportive of you continued on page 6 Page 6 Case Department of Occupational and Environmental Safety Frantic Over Finals Some Stress Busting Tips from D O E S Tf you are truly frantic over finals and overwhelmed there are places to turn to University Counseling RYT MYR AM NYZ 201 can be reached at 368 5872 counselor is on call 24 hours a day 7 days a week Call 844 8892 and ask for the University CTRA a Ask for help if you need it If you are having trouble with any of your course material worrying about it will not help Lean on your classmates or a tutor When it comes to taking the exam there are several things that you can do to handle the stress of exam taking Plan to arrive at the classroom early and make sure to bring all of the necessary items with you calculators sharpened pencils blue books etc Take a deep breath before you begin your exam and read the instructions and questions carefully Make a plan for taking the exam and be sure to leave enough time to tackle each question problem or essay Begin with the questions you are most confident about answering Avoid panic Close your eyes and take some deep breaths to calm yourself if you feel overly nervous for
10. ment Increase task rotation which will reduce the strain of repetitive motion Lower sound system pitches such as on alarm systems as they tend to be easier to hear Continued on page 9 Page 4 Case Department of Occupational and Environmental Safety Inactive Authorized User Status and Absence from the Lab ANN r RADIOACTWE The Radiation Safety Office RSOF at DOES has an Authorized User AU classification of inactive AU for laboratories that do not need to possess or use radioactive material in the foreseeable future An inactive AU is relieved of the requirements to send in biannual inventories complete laboratory contamination surveys and adhere to the annual retraining policy To become inactive the AU must send a letter either by fax or e mail to Karen Janiga Assistant RSO kej2 case edu or Fax 216 368 2236 All AUs must follow the guidelines as stated in the Laboratory Decommissioning Lab Reloca tion section of the Radiation Safety Lab User Manual page 26 of the current manual or access the manual online at http www case edu finadmin does web To become RadSafety Radsafety htm Moreover if the AU wishes to become active again a letter must be sent by either fax or e mail to Karen requesting reactivation Also it is important to send updated room maps and an updated protocol to the Assistant RSO Please verify that training is current that survey meters are cali brated
11. nference room Service Building 1st Floor PREREGISTRATION IS REQUIRED Please call 368 2907 There is an online version of this class If you take the online version you do not have to take the class But you still need to come in for a fit test Department of Occupational and Environmental Safety DOES STAFF W David Sedwick Ph D wds Director and RSO Felice Thornton Porter fst2 Q A Specialist II Shirley Mele smm5 Dept Administrator IT Gwendolyn Cox Johnson gxc13 Dept Assistant II Virginia LaGuardia vfl Dept Assistant IT Ronald Tulley rxt33 Technical Writer Patricia Pitingolo pap17 Dept Assistant I Chemical Safe Marc Rubin mdr6 Assistant Director EH amp S Robert Latsch rnl2 Specialist I Bill Cummins whc7 Plant Safety Specialist IT Arif Peshimam azp1 Specialist II Romulo Deza rbd8 Specialist I Bill DePetro wjd11 Specialist I Tom Merk tlm8 Specialist I Paul Holter pah9 Specialist I Radiation Safety Karen Janiga kej2 Assistant RSO Edward Traverso RRPT ejt Radiation Operations Su pervisor Specialist II Yelena Neyman yxt13 Specialist I Joanna Bielawski jxb153 Specialist I Henry Wayne Justice hwj Specialist I Cheng Zhou cxz16 Analyst Programmer II Jennifer Ress jtr10 Specialist I Case Western Reserve University 216 368 2906 2907 FAX 216 368 2236
12. ng class must also be completed prior to using the irra diator Documentation of this training is sent to the RSOF Currently there is no annual retraining require ment for site specific training Additional security measures required by the ODH regarding irradiators are currently being developed and will be communicated via e mail to all irradiator users Case Department of Occupational and Environmental Safety Page 5 Frantic Over Finals Some Stress Busting Tips Final exam stress can rear its ugly head even for the most prepared student Unfortunately final exam season comes equipped with all kinds of additional headaches from all nighters and highlighters to study sessions and final deadlines If EEY 0777 124 i your first finals week is approaching at Case or if you ve been known to reach for the caffeine Advil Krispy Kremes or Immodium AD as part of your final exam week study ritual in the past here are some hints to help you cope and stay healthy Kay of coffe ee or during finals week reaching for a a fizzy soda to First and foremost try not to leave things until the last minute and develop a realistic time table for hitting the books This will help you avoid a lot of the last minute cramming and as a result of being well prepared you ll go into exam week feeling try some more confident perk you up moderate and Balance out your study schedule leave time for fun and relaxation during finals week to a
13. ontinued from Page Lengthen time requirements between steps in a task Increase the time allowed for making decisions Consider necessary reaction time when assigning older workers to tasks Provide opportunities for practice and time to develop task familiarity Implementing these changes would not only help older workers but would benefit all workers ASSE resources on this issue include ASSE s Professional Safety Journal December 2003 article titled Human Error amp the Challenges of an Aging Workforce by Dr Haight his ASSE 2005 Professional Devel opment Conference PDC presentation titled Designing for an Aging Workforce and ASSE member Alma Jackson s PDC presentation titled Effective Safety Training for an Aging Workforce American Society of Safety Engineers News IT says Control Alt Delete shouldn t do that OSHA Laboratory Safety and Regulated Chemical Training DOES conference room Service Building 1st Floor PREREGISTRATION IS REQUIRED Please call 368 2907 Held every Tuesday afternoon from 1 00 to 3 00 pm Hazard Communication Training Right to Know Crawford Room 209 Held every Tuesday afternoon from 1 00 to 2 30 pm Additional training classes schedule Note additional classes will be held in the DOES conference room lo cated in the Safety Service Building Radiation Safety Retraining Please retrain on the Internet http does case edu Annual Respirator Training DOES co
14. the students have left and the lab is less chaotic If this hasn t already been done take care of these few housekeeping tasks that will put your lab into good shape for summer 1 Clean out chemical stocks Go through your laboratory shelves and properly dispose of any chemicals that are no longer used or needed We strongly recommend that this kind of sorting be done often for many reasons it keeps disposal costs down since there are smaller amounts to dispose of it reduces the possibility of these chemicals becoming potentially dangerous unknowns which can happen if labels fall off or get defaced it reduces hazards in the lab the fewer chemicals around the better especially if the identities of some of the compounds are uncertain A new chemical inventory should be submitted to DOES after disposal of any chemicals If some of the chemicals are transferred to a co worker s lab that person must also submit an updated inventory list re flecting the changes 2 Dispose of trash promptly especially hazardous and radioactive waste Call DOES x2906 to arrange disposal with the appropriate accompanying paperwork completed as early as possible in the day so we can process the request 3 Go over training materials so that they reflect any changes to the laboratory s safety procedures and protocols New students beginning work in the summer and especially next fall will then have the most up to date set of materials
15. thogen Training DOES conference room Service Building 1st Floor PREREGISTRATION IS REQUIRED Please call 368 2907 Initial training must be completed in person For renewal training there is an online version of this class You do not have to attend the class if you are renewing your training Held every Tuesday afternoon from 3 00 to 4 30 p m Additional training classes schedule Formaldehyde Benzene Methylene Chloride and Vinyl Chloride Retraining Please call 368 2907 to preregister for this class There are online versions of Formaldehyde and Benzene retraining If you take the online versions of Benzene or Formaldehyde you do not have to take the class Class Objective Chemical specific training continued on page 10 Case Department of Occupational and Environmental Safety Page 9 Inspection Reports Return Them Promptly It is important to think of Laboratory Inspection Reports as a reciprocal process Once you receive an in spection report you must comply promptly with the violation sign and date the report and then return the report to DOES Once the report is returned there is a complete record of the incident for future reference If you are in need of a duplicate form please contact Felice Thorton Porter fst2 case edu or ext 5865 She will forward a copy to you via email or fax Thank you for your prompt compliance in this matter Aging Workforce Will Require Adjustments to Workplace Environment C
16. void burning out When you start to feel tired and hazy while you are studying allow yourself to take a short break You ll be more relaxed and refreshed exercise when you return to your work regular Working out Rather than reaching for a cup of coffee or a fizzy soda to perk you up try some moderate and regular exercise Working out can boost your energy levels throughout the day and will also help to clear your mind as well as reduce stress and anxiety energy AAK can boost your Make sure to eat well and sleep well It is important to both feed your brain and rest PAJ ug hout the it Try to get at least 6 hours of sleep a night Here are some other helpful and healthy hints to keep in mind as you study for finals or for any other exams day and will throughout the year also help to Believe in yourself You ve made it this far because you belong here at Case and in each one of your classes There is no reason to worry excessively Prepare for your exams and you will do fine mind as well as clear your You do NOT have to be perfect Aim to do your best but no one can be perfect all ZZ ZAUAN of the time Believing that anything less than an A means that you have failed just puts added pressure and unnecessary stress on yourself during an already stressful time and anxiety Keep everything in perspective Even though exams seem like the most important thing while you are in the midst of taking them remember that t
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