General SafetyTraining
Safety Requirements
Employees must work safely and efficiently as theyperform their campus duties. The employees’responsibilities are as follows:
Work according to accepted safety practices
Report unsafe conditions and practices
Observe safety rules and regulations
Make safety suggestions
Serve on safety committees
Ask for assistance or further explanation if a task is unclearor seems unsafe.
Use the NTCC Safety Manual for reference and theLouisiana Community and Technical College SafetyPolicies.
Safety Rules
1.Smoke only in approved outside areas. All facilitiesof NTCC are smoke-free facilities.
2.Horseplay and fighting will not be tolerated in thework place.
3.Possession of unauthorized firearms, alcoholicbeverages, illegal drugs, or unauthorized medicallyprescribed drugs will not be tolerated in the workplace. Inform your immediate supervisor if you arerequired to take medication during work hours.Written medical evidence stating that the medicationwill not adversely affect your decision making orphysical ability may be required.
4.Before beginning work, notify your supervisor of anypermanent or temporary impairment that may reduceyour ability to perform in a safe manner.
5.Use personal protective equipment to protect yourselffrom potential hazards that cannot be eliminated.
6.Operate equipment only if you are trained andauthorized.
7.Inspect the workstation for potential hazards andensure that the equipment or vehicle is in the safeoperating condition before using it.
8.Immediately report any recognized potentially unsafeconditions or act to your lead instructor/supervisor.
9.If there is any doubt about the safe work method tobe used, consult the instructor before beginning work.
10.Immediately report accidents, near misses, andproperty damage to an instructor regardless of theseverity.
11.Instructors should obtain special safety permits whenrequired.
12.Follow recommended work procedures outlined for thejob including safe work methods described in the jobsafety analysis.
13.Maintain an orderly environment and work procedure.All tools and equipment are to be stored in a designatedplace. Put scrap and waste material in a designatedrefuse container.
14.Report any smoke, fire, or unusual odors to yourinstructor/supervisor.
15.Use proper lifting techniques. For objects exceeding 50pounds in weight, the instructor must determine specificmethods for safe lifting.
16.Never attempt to catch a falling object.
17.If your work creates a potential slip or trip hazard, usesafety tape to tag the area before leaving it unattended.
18.Fasten restraint belts before starting any motor vehicle.
19.Obey all driver safety instructions.
20.Comply with all traffic signs, signals, markers, andpersons designated to direct traffic.
21.Know departmental rules regarding first aid, evacuationroutes, and fire department notification.
22.Adhere to departmental rules and procedures specific todepartmental operations.
23.Assist and cooperate with all safety investigations andinspections and assist in implementing safetyprocedures as requested.
Employees who do not comply with agency safety ruleswill not be considered desirable for employment with theState of Louisiana.