The table below lists health and safety topics which fall under MC-ES's purview. If no link is given, please e-mail the ES Office or call (240) 567-4308 to request information on a given topic. Suggestions for additional articles are always welcome and may be sent to the same mailbox.
| TOPIC | DESCRIPTION | |
|---|---|---|
| SECTION A: INFORMATION FOR ALL DEPARTMENTS | ||
| Safety Services at Montgomery College | MC's Safety Policy & Procedures, Definitions, Responsibilities | |
| Backcare and Lifting Safety | Backcare, factors that may contribute to pain and injury, and how to lift heavy objects safely. | |
| Crowd Management |
Venues at MC that may require a trained crowd manager and links to on-line training program. | |
| Fire Extinguishers (Education program that complies with OSHA Portable Fire Extinguisher Standard, 29CFR 1910.157(g)(2).With permission from Brooks Equipment.) | General principles of fire extinguisher use and the hazards involved with incipient stage firefighting. | |
| Work Related Injury or Illness | Contact Risk Management and Wellness in the Human Resources Department for information regarding Workman's Compensation Procedures. | |
| OSHA , MOSH and EPA, MDE | Links to Federal and State safety and environmental regulations | |
| SECTION B: GENERAL OFFICE AND CLASSROOM SAFETY | ||
| Making Your Area Safe | Guidelines for improving office and classroom safety | |
| Computer Workstations | Guidelines for preventing repetitive motion injury and eye strain | |
| Ergonomics | Guidelines for minimizing risk of Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSD) | |
| Hazard Communication | Chemical use in spaces other than laboratories | |
| Indoor Air Quality | Procedures for handling indoor air quality concerns | |
| Personal Protective Equipment | Guidelines for determining the need for, selection and use of personal protective equipment | |
| SECTION C: SAFETY FOR SUPPORT OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE ACTIVITIES | ||
| Bloodborne Pathogens | Exposure to blood or other bodily fluids as part of work responsibilities | |
| Confined Space | Working in spaces with limited egress/ingress | |
| Construction and Renovations | OSHA definition of construction and regulations affecting activities on construction sites | |
| Cutting and Welding | Procedures for control of hazards associated with hot work and the use of compressed gases | |
| Electrical Safety | Training and safeguards necessary when working on electrical circuits operating at 50 volts or more | |
| Fall Protection | Requirements for work above 6 ft. from ground | |
| Forklift (and other Powered Industrial Trucks) safety training | ||
| Ladder Safety | Guidelines for safe use of portable ladders | |
| Lockout/Tagout | Preventing accidental start-up of motorized equipment | |
| Machine Guarding | Requirements for machine guarding when machine parts or functions are inherently dangerous | |
| Noise and Hearing Conservation | Program required when work environment involves high noise levels | |
| Respiratory Protection | Requirements for using respirators | |
| Support Staff Activities in Laboratories | Service and maintenance activities in College laboratories | |
| Utility Vehicles | Requirements for operating utility vehicles | |
| SECTION D: LABORATORY AND CHEMICAL SAFETY | ||
| Chemical Hygiene Plan | Required program when using hazardous chemicals in laboratories | |
| Chemical Spill Cleanup | Procedures for cleaning up spills of hazardous chemicals | |
| Emergency Eyewash and Safety Showers | Use and maintenance of emergency eyewash stations and safety showers | |
| Emergency Information Posters | Description of the Emergency Information Program | |
| Microbiology Lab Safety | Safety Guidelines for Microbiology Labs | |
| Hazard Communication | Inventories of chemical substances used in areas other than research laboratories | |
| Hazardous Waste | Storage and disposal of Hazardous Materials (except Infectious Waste) | |
| SECTION E: ASBESTOS AND OTHER SPECIFIC HAZARDS | ||
| Asbestos Program Information | Outline of hazards and regulations for asbestos containing materials | |
| Infectious Waste Disposal | Disposal of biologically contaminated or medical-like waste | |
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