Safety & Compliance

Information Highway at the Pee Dee REC

TopicsSafety CommitteeDefinition of a PesticidePesticide LicensesWPS ComplianceNew Student and Employee

TrainingFaculty and Staff TrainingNew Safety & Compliance Web

SiteSafety Inspections

Safety Committee

Members Sheila Godwin (Pitner Building) Dr. Francis Reay-Jones (Faculty) Brandon Rogers (Turfgrass Facility)

Jimmy Tolson (Front Compound) Chuck Parker (Back Compound)

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Committee Scope

Members representative of areas & groups on the station.

“Eyes and ears” for safety & compliance issues.

Can call an emergency meeting if needed to meet the safety & compliance of the station.

Definition of Pesticide

http://www.clemson.edu/extension/pest_ed/epadef.html

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Pesticide LicenseThe whole station is NOT

covered by the Farm Manager’s license. Jimmy Farmer’s license only covers

the people he is directly supervising.

People have to work DIRECTLY under the person with a license.

Pesticide License continued

Non-commercial Core examine Category 10 (Demonstration & Research Pest

Control).

Pesticide License Continued Reciprocal Licensing

South Carolina offers reciprocal licensing with 12 states.  This means that applicators in any of these 12 states who hold a license in an equivalent category (or categories) to South Carolina may obtain a South Carolina Pesticide Applicator’s License by filling out the Application for Reciprocal License.

http://www.clemson.edu/public/regulatory/pesticide_regulation/departmental_areas/pest_management_professionals/reciprocal_licensing.html

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Workers Protection Standard

Compliance for Employers

Compliance for Employees

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Student & New Employee Training

Students & New Employees Worker’s Protection Standard (WPS)

covered their first day of work. Hazard Communication Training for

their work area. Chemical Hygiene Plan for their

laboratory work area. Employee/Student Safety Checklist

for their work area.

Faculty & Staff Training

Formal mandatory meetings At least once a year.

Videos Short information videos to be viewed on line by all.

Mandatory safety training for specific workers with multiple viewing times scheduled.

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Printed materials In mailboxes to be read and used for reference.

Emails Meeting announcements. Issues at the station. Best method to reach everyone and spread any time sensitive information.

Safety & Compliance Web Site

http://www.clemson.edu/public/rec/peedee/Pee Dee REC Homepage

Web Site Continued

Web Site Continued

FutureMore Respirator Fit Testing

Clemson University’s Hearing Surveillance Program

CPR Training?

Safety Inspection Checklist

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Pee Dee REC Inspection Sheet

One form used for shops, labs, etc.

Safety InspectionsBlocked Fire Extinguisher

Cluttered Fire Extinguisher Area

Unsecured Gas Cylinders

Safety Inspections Continued

Accessible Fire Extinguisher

Clear area to Emergency Shower/Eye Wash

Safety Inspections Continued

Secure storage for small gas cylinders.

Large tanks should be chained to the wall.

Safety Inspections Continued

Drinks and Chemicals DON’T MIX!

Safety Inspections Continued

Ladder leaning against a bay door

Stairway Hazards

2. Heat Stress

1. Sleepy Worker at Work

Two Short Videos