All employees (including physicians, contract employees, supervisors and clinical managers) will be trained on workplace violence prevention upon hire prior to being assigned job duties; when reassigned and on an annual basis. Review the following policy and procedure: Online Bookmark Title of Policy Environment Safety and Equipment Management (EC) Safety and Workplace Violence Prevention Program (Form) Environmental safety at the office may include, but is not limited to: • Exits • Stairways • Storage areas Exits According to OSHA, there must be exit routes for employees to leave the workplace safely during emergencies. For the most part, there should be at least two exit routes, remote from one another, to provide alternate means for employees to leave the workplace safely during an emergency. An exit door must be able to be readily opened from the inside without keys, tools, or special knowledge. A device that locks only from the outside, such as a panic bar, is permitted. An exit door must be free of any device or alarm, which, if it fails, could restrict emergency use of an exit. An exit door must be free of signs or decorations that obscure its visibility. Each exit route must be illuminated adequately and must be clearly visible and marked by a distinctive sign reading “Exit.” Signs must be posted along the exit route indicating the direction of travel to the nearest exit. Any doorway or passage that might be mistaken for an exit must be marked “Not an Exit” or with an indication of its actual use. The line-of-sight to an exit sign must be uninterrupted. Stairway Safety Tips • Never run on stairs. • Stair treads prevent slips and falls. • Staircases should be well lit. • Wipe up spills and remove any clutter. • Handrails should be mounted directly on the wall by brackets attached to the lower side so there is nothing in the way of your hand. The surface along the top and sides should be smooth so you do not get slivers.
