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WSU Vancouver Employee
Safety Orientation
Course Outline
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Safety Orientation
Potential Job Hazards
Reporting Incidents
Emergencies
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Campus Safety Program
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Preparation
Response
Personnel
Safety Committee
Accident Prevention Program
Personal Work Habits
Safety Training
Safety Resources
The Safety Orientation
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WSU Vancouver Conducts Safety Orientations for:
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New Hires & Re-Hires (Full-Time, Part-Time & Temporary):
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Existing Employees and Transfers:
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1st Day of Work
Every 2 Years, or When New Job Responsibilities are Assigned
The Orientation Provides an Opportunity to Review/Discuss:
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Emergency Actions, Roles and Evacuation Routes
Location of Emergency Equipment and First Aid Supplies
Existing & New Workplace Hazards and Safe Work Procedures
Employee Safety Concerns
The Safety Orientation
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Identification of Workplace Hazards for New Hires to Help
Prevent Accidents and Injuries
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Promotion of a Safe Work Ethic with New Employees
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Hazards Associated with Equipment, Processes & Materials
Statistics Show That New Employees Are at a Higher Risk for
Accidents and Injuries - The Safety Orientation Reduces This Risk
Increase in Safety Awareness
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Safety Orientations are Required by Law
The Safety
Orientation Checklist
The Safety Orientation Checklist is Designed to
Help Departments:
 Delineate Important Subjects for Which All Campus
Personnel Should Have Knowledge
 Meet the Regulatory Requirement for the Documentation
of the Safety Orientation
Potential Job Hazards
It is the Supervisor’s Job to:
 Identify Potential Job Hazards
 Develop Procedures for Employees to Safely Perform Their
Work and Mitigate Hazards
 Transfer the Knowledge
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Train Employees to Identify Hazards, Protect Themselves and
Work Safely
Safety Orientation is the First Step in This Process
Supervise Employees to Ensure They Work Safely
Potential Job Hazards
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Supervisors/Designees Should Develop a List of Hazards in
Their Work Area and Attach to the Safety Orientation
Checklist
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Hazardous Equipment, Processes & Materials
How to Mitigate Hazards
Use This List During the Employee Safety Orientation
The Campus Has Many Different Jobs, Some With More
Risk of Injury Than Others, e.g., Science Employees Will
Have More Potential Hazards Than the Library Employees
Potential Job Hazards Examples
SCIENCE
LIBRARY
Lifting & Back Strain
Lifting & Back Strain
Repetitive Motion
Repetitive Motion
Slips, Trips & Falls
Slips, Trips & Falls
Chemicals (Corrosives & Poisons)
Hazardous Waste
Respiratory Hazards
Biohazards
Equipment (Electrical & Pressure)
Sharps
Radioactive Isotopes
Potential Job Hazards
It is the Employee’s Job to:
 Follow Established Work Procedures
 Be Aware of Workplace Hazards
 Work Safely to Protect Self and Co-Workers
 Report Unsafe Conditions or Accidents/Incidents to Your
Supervisor
 Use Engineering Controls and Wear Protective Equipment
Provided
Reporting Incidents
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Emergencies:
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All Injuries:
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Report to Supervisor
Complete Online Incident Report (Within 24 hrs)
Serious Injuries or Death:
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Call 911
Report to Vice Chancellor for Finance and Operations
 Notification to WSU Pullman Made by Vice Chancellor
Near Misses:
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Email [email protected]
EH&S Website http://admin.vancouver.wsu.edu/ehs/environmentalhealth-safety
Reporting Incidents
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Injured Employee Completes Form S25-20-8, Incident
Report Form, Within 24 hrs
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Electronic Form Available at:
http://admin.vancouver.wsu.edu/ehs/environmental-health-safety
Supervisor Completes Report in Absence of Employee
Supervisor and EH&S Automatically Receive Electronic
Copies
Public Safety Completes Accident Reports for Students and
Visitors - Send Injured Party to the Public Safety Office
Form S25-20-8 is Also Used for Property Damage and
Workplace Violation Reporting
Why Report Incidents?
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To Initiate Corrective and/or Preventative Actions in
Order to Minimize/Avoid Further Incidents
To Process Employee Benefits (if Necessary)
To Forecast Future Safety-Related Budget Needs
To Comply with Existing Laws and Regulations
Regarding Accidents/Injuries Which Result in Lost Work
Time and/or Job Restrictions
Emergencies - Campus
Equipment
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Blue-Light Phones in Parking Lots
Phones in Hallways of Each Floor – All Buildings
Fire Pulls in Hallways
Fire Sprinklers in All Buildings
Fire Extinguishers in Hallways and Labs
Emergency Showers & Eyewashes in VCLS, VSCI, VMMC,
VECS Labs, Hallways & Darkrooms
Evacuation Stair Chairs
AEDs (Automatic External Defibrillators) in Buildings
First Aid Kits
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Our First Aid Kit(s) is Located: ___________________
Public Safety Also Has First Aid Kit and AED
Emergencies - Preparations
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CPR/First Aid/AED Training is Offered Through
Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S)
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At Least Once per Quarter
Additional Classes Depending Upon Resource Availability
Call x69706 to Sign-up for a Class
Know the Location of the First Aid Kit(s) and Other
Emergency Equipment in the Area(s) in Which You Work
and Teach
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First Aid Kits are Located Across Campus; They are
Purchased/Stocked by Each Department
Emergencies - Preparations
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Know:
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What to Do in an Emergency
Evacuation Routes and Evacuation Areas
Emergency Equipment Locations
How to Use Emergency Equipment
Be Prepared for Emergencies at Home:
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Food, Water, Flashlights and Prescription Medications on Hand
Out-of-State Emergency Number for Family Check-In
Emergencies – Calling 911
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For All Emergency Response Needs, Call 911
Stay Calm and Provide 911 Dispatcher with Your Name,
Location and Nature of the Problem
Stay on the Line Until Help Arrives
The 911 Dispatcher will Notify Public Safety, who Notifies
Other Necessary Campus Response Personnel
Call 911 Direct from any Phone on Campus, Including
Pay Phones or Cell Phones
Emergencies - Medical
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Call 911, if Patient is Non-Responsive
Don’t Move a Patient Unless it’s Necessary
If Patient is Awake, Ask if He or She Wants Assistance
If Trained, Provide First Aid (Only to the Level Trained)
If Not Trained, Know Who is and Seek Aid
Keep On-Lookers Away from the Patient
Direct Emergency Personnel to Patient
Emergencies - Fire
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Leave Your Area - Shut the Door and Exit the Building
Pull the Fire Alarm on the Way Out of Building
Alert Others on Your Way Out
Do Not Use Elevators
Evacuate to Your Building’s Assigned Evacuation Area
Do not Re-Enter a Building Until Public Safety Authorizes
You to do so
Emergencies – Fire
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When Using a Fire Extinguisher, Remember “PASS”
 P ull the Safety Pin
 A im Nozzle at the Base of the Flames
 S queeze the Handle
 S weep the Extinguisher Back and Forth Across the
Fire Until the Fire is Extinguished
Do not Attempt to Put out a Fire Unless you Have Been
Trained to Use a Fire Extinguisher
Emergencies - Evacuations
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Each Building Has an Assigned Evacuation Area
Evacuation Maps are Posted in Each Classroom and
Office Area and are Available from Public Safety
Construction may Temporarily Change an Evacuation
Area; Check with Public Safety
If You Work in More Than One Building, Know the
Evacuation Area and Emergency Equipment Locations
for Each Building
Evacuate Buildings in a Calm and Orderly Manner
Do not Re-Enter Buildings Until Public Safety Authorizes
Activity
My Building Evacuation Area is: _____________
Emergencies - Workplace
Violence
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Domestic
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Employee / Employer
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Protection Order
Escort
Report to Supervisor
Human Resources
Public Safety
Intruder (shooter)
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Lock Down – Lock Out
Shelter in Place
Evacuate
Hide, Run, Play Dead, Fight
See BPPM 50-30, Workplace Violence and Bullying
http://public.wsu.edu/~forms/PDF/BPPM/50-30.pdf
Emergencies - Evacuations
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Personnel From:
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VCLS, VDEN and VMCB - Meet Adjacent to the Orange 1 Lot, Below the
Amphitheater
VMMC, VUB and VLIB - Meet in the Grass Area Adjacent to the South
Orange 3 Lot
VSCI, VFSC and VSSC - Meet at the Southeast Portion of the Orange 2
Parking Lot
VCCW (1st & 2nd Floors) - Meet in the Grass North of the Building and
East of the Green 2 Lot Extension
VCCW (Ground Floor) and VECS (1st, 2nd & 3rd Floors) – Meet in the
Grass Area East of the Mt. St. Helens Corridor
VECS (Ground Floor), VPP and VFO Meet in the Grass Area Near the Lot
East of Facilities Operations
The Annex - Meet in the Grass West of the Cul-de-sac
Keep People/Vehicles Clear of Responding Emergency Personnel
Emergencies Quick Reference
•Fire
•Medical Emergency
•Criminal Activity
•Earthquake
•Bomb Threat
•Hostile Intruder
Available from Public Safety
Emergencies –
Staying Informed
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You Can Obtain Information Regarding Campus
Emergencies and Critical Situations
Visit WSU Vancouver’s Website www.vancouver.wsu.edu
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Click on zzusis
Enter Your Network ID and Your Password
Click on Employee Emergency Notification System
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Enter Applicable Phone Numbers
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Enter Email Address
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Cell
Office
Home
Alternate
Primary
Alternate
Your Campus - Vancouver
Emergencies - Personnel
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Lt. David Stephenson - Public Safety, x69001
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Commissioned Police Officer
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
Member of SWAT Team (TEMS)
30+ Years of Experience in Public Safety
Specialized Training in Incident Command, Campus Evacuation,
Bomb Threats, Armed Intruder and/or Terrorist Threats
WSU Police Department is Located in VCLS 120
Emergencies - Personnel
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Officer Jeannette Hurt
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Commissioned Police Officer
15+ Years Campus Law Enforcement Experience
Specialized Training in Crowd Management and Community
Oriented Policing
Officer Larry Raglione
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Commissioned Police Officer
30+ Years Law Enforcement Experience
Specialized Training in Crowd Management and Community
Oriented Policing
Emergencies - Personnel
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Officer Tim Greene
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Security Officer Eligio Reyes
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Commissioned Police Officer
30+ Years Law Enforcement Experience
Former Washington State Patrol SWAT Officer
Campus Security Officer
25+ Years Law Enforcement Experience
Former Honolulu Police Detective Sergeant
Campus Safety Officers
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Temporary, Non-Commissioned Employees that Provide
Security/Parking Patrol and Enforcement Services
Emergencies - Personnel
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EH&S Coordinator: Kevin Crowley
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23+ Years of Experience in Occupational/Industrial Safety,
Hazardous Materials Management, and Crisis Management
Responds to Chemical, Blood & Body Fluid Spills
Trained in Incident Command, Hazardous Materials /
Hazardous Waste Operations & Emergency Response,
CPR/First Aid/AED Duties
Provides Technical Assistance on Regulatory Requirements,
Safe Chemical Handling, Campus Environmental Issues and
Employee Safety Concerns
Located in VPP Room 20H, x69706
Emergencies - Resources
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Facilities Operations Provides:
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Technical Expertise for Building Systems (Plumbing, Electrical,
HVAC)
Equipment Resources Such as Barriers, Fans, Tools, Forklift and
Vehicles
Human Resources to Assist With Traffic Control, Transportation
and Repairs
Custodians, Who are Trained to Respond to Blood & Body Fluid
Spills
Located in VFO, x69000
Emergencies - Safety Zone
Supervisors (SZSs)
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Each Floor of Each Building Has a Primary & Alternate SZS
SZSs are Trained to Assist with the Orderly and Safe
Evacuation of Buildings
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SZSs Briefly Check Unlocked Areas, Shut Doors and Windows, and
Assist the Disabled on the Way Out of the Building and to the
Designated Evacuation Areas
SZSs Report Observations to the Incident Commander
Campus Safety Program
A Safe Workplace Takes All of Us:
 Campus Safety Committee
 Your Departmental Safety Committee Representative
 Administrators
 Supervisors
 “You”
 Co-workers
 Students
 Public Safety
 Environmental Health and Safety
 Safety Policy & Procedures Contained in the Campus
Accident Prevention Program
Campus Safety Committee
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The WSU Vancouver Safety Committee, Together with
Administrators, Faculty, Students and Staff, Helps
Promote, Maintain and Enhance a Safe and Healthy
Environment for Research, Learning and Work
Campus Safety Committee
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Mary Jo Hoffman is Chairperson (One Year Term)
Standing Members:
 Director of Facilities Operations
 EH&S Coordinator
 Public Safety Lieutenant
Departmental Representatives are Appointed by the
Department
My Department’s Representative is:
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Campus Safety Committee
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Meets ~Monthly
Discusses Accident/Incident Reports and Reviews
Solutions to Prevent Accidents From Reoccurring
Organizes Facility Inspections and Special Safety Projects
Promotes Campus Safety Training & Safety Awareness
Initiatives
Acts as a Grievance Committee for Unresolved Safety
Issues
Campus Accident
Prevention Program
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Contains Important Safety Information for All Campus Employees
Detailed List of Administrator, Supervisor and Employee
Responsibilities
Emergency Action Plans
Accident Reporting Procedures
Topical Safety and Health Plans:
 Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Control
 Confined Space Entry
 Hazard Communication Program for Chemicals
 Hazardous Waste Management
 Personal Protective Equipment
 Respiratory Protection Program
 More
Found on the EH&S Webpage:
http://admin.vancouver.wsu.edu/ehs/environmental-health-safety
Personal Work Habits
Personal Work Habits Affect Everyone
 WSU Vancouver is a Tobacco-Free Campus
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Only Smoke Inside Your Own Car
Applies to E-Cigarettes
Practice Good Hygiene
Adopt Good Housekeeping Habits to Prevent Blocking of
Exits, Trip and Fire Hazards
Use Proper Lifting Techniques to Avoid Injury
Personal Work Habits
Protect Yourself - Take a Minute to:
 Follow Safe Work Procedures
 Adopt a Work-Safe Work Ethic
 Practice Personal Wellness Habits Such as:
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Regular Exercise
Eating Healthy Foods
Getting the Proper Amount of Sleep
Smoking Cessation
Weight Loss
Reduce Stress (at Home and Work)
Personal Work Habits
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Adjust Your Work Station to Fit “You” to Reduce
Repetitive Stresses and Strains on Your Body
Contact Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) at
x69706 or [email protected] to:
 Request a Personal Ergonomic Assessment of Your
Workstation
 Request a Flyer That Explains How to Properly
Arrange Your Work Station
Personal Work Habits
Avoid Back Injuries
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To Lift Properly:
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Plan the Lift
Ask for Help With Heavy Loads or Use a Material Handling Device
Spread Feet Apart (~ Shoulder Width)
Bend at the Knees
Tighten Stomach Muscles
Head up and Chin out
Securely Grip the Load
Keep Load Close to the Body
Lift in a Slow, Even Motion
Avoid Twisting at the Waist
Ask for Help With Odd-Shaped
or Heavy Loads
Personal Work Habits
Avoid Slips, Trips & Falls
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Pay Attention!– Avoid Texting, Use of Cell Phones or PDAs While
Walking
Watch for Slippery Floors Surfaces in Building Entrances,
Walkways and Parking Lots Especially During Inclement Weather
Don’t Carry Large and/or Bulky Items on Stairs
Use Handrails on Stairs
Wear Sensible Footwear
Keep File Drawers Closed
Minimize/Tape Down Cables or Wires Traversing Aisles
Report Unsafe Conditions
Campus Safety Training
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Gives Employees a Life-Long Learning Opportunity
Is Essential for a Safe Workplace
Enhances Employee Knowledge Base
Allows Employee to Practice Job Tasks
Gives Supervisor the Opportunity for:
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Observation and Assessment of Employee Performance
Implementation of Corrective Action(s) and/or Re-Training, When
Needed
Campus Safety Training
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Safety Orientation Checklist & Addenda
O-J-T (Continual by Supervisors)
WSU Vancouver’s Environmental Health & Safety
(EH&S) Coordinator Gives Safety Classes, Has Training
Resources & Loans Safety-Related Electronic Media
Labor and Industries Loans Safety-Related Electronic
Media
Safety Committee Sponsored Classes
Public Safety Provides & Sponsors Self-Defense Classes
Vendors, Contractors & Service Providers
Internet Courses
Campus Safety Training
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Utility Cart Operation
Hazard Communication/GHS
Lab Safety
Bloodborne Pathogens
Stormwater Awareness
Safe Lifting
Hazard Assessments & Personal Protective Equipment
Noise Exposure
Respiratory Protection
American Heart Association First Aid/CPR/AED
Fire Extinguishers
More
Campus Safety Resources
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EH&S Website:
http://admin.vancouver.wsu.edu/ehs/environmental-health-safety
 Accident Prevention Program
 Incident Reporting & Supervisor Report Forms
 Close Calls for Near Miss Situations
 Safety Policies & Procedures
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Public Safety Website:
http://admin.vancouver.wsu.edu/public-safety/public-safety
 Safety Plan
 Escorts and Public Safety Services
 Alerts & Emergency Closures
 Self-Defense Classes
Campus Safety Resources
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Facilities Operations Website:
http://admin.vancouver.wsu.edu/facilities-operations/facilitiesoperations
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Facilities Development Work Orders
Work Orders
Custodial Services
Surplus Equipment
Mail Services
Pest Control
Lock & Key
Archiving & Shredding
Event Set-ups
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Have x Installed or Modified
Have x Fixed
Have x Cleaned or Emptied
Have x Discarded or Recycled
Have x Delivered or Transported
Persuade x to Go Away
Control Access to x
Have x Stored or Destroyed
Have Space x Prepared
Handouts
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Emergency Procedure Quick Reference Sheet
Map Showing Evacuation Gathering Areas (Area Specific)
Safety Orientation Checklist Page
THINK SAFETY!
ACT SAFELY!