What should I do if I see a small fire burning in an office trash can?

• If you are at a customer site, follow their procedures.
• If you are at a Sokudo office, first, alert your co-workers.
  • If you have been trained in how to use a fire extinguisher and you feel the fire can be easily put out, use the appropriate fire extinguisher for the type of fire.
  • If you do not know how to use a fire extinguisher or if you feel the fire is more than you can safely handle, set of the building fire alarm, call 911 and evacuate the building.

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If I spill a small amount of low-hazard chemical, such as copier toner or white-out, what steps should I take?

• If you are at a customer site, follow their procedures.
• If you are at a Sokudo office, put on gloves to protect your hands. Use rags or paper towels to clean up the spill. Advise your supervisor and ask how to dispose of the rags or towels used to clean the spill.
  • If you do not feel comfortable with cleaning up the spill or you are not sure the hazard level of the chemical, do not attempt to clean the spill. Check with your supervisor for instructions.

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I received a small paper cut on my finger. Do I need to report this as a safety incident?

• All safety incidents, including small injuries, non-injuries, and near-misses must be reported. No exceptions.
  • If you are at a customer site, follow their procedures.
  • If you are at a Sokudo office, report the incident to your supervisor immediately.
  • You and your supervisor will determine if first aid or medical attention is required.
  • Your supervisor will submit the online Incident Investigation form on the DSNeWeb Safety page.

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What Safety Training courses do I need to complete each year?

• Courses are listed by job type. This list can be found on the SokudoWeb Safety Training Page

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How do I access the Safety Training courses?

• Internet WBT courses are accessed via the link on the EHS Safety Training Modules Page.
• Click Here to access SokudoWeb courses.

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I found a small plastic bottle with some sort of liquid in it. There is no label or markings on the bottle, or the label is not in English. What should I do?

• Contact your supervisor immediately! All containers must be marked with the chemical information. Contact the Safety Manager to determine how this chemical container should be handled.

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I need to work with a chemical that puts off strong fumes. There is a respirator in a cabinet in our work area. Can I go ahead and work with this chemical while wearing this respirator?

• No!! Before using any respirator device, you must:
  • Complete a medical evaluation and be approved by a physician to use a respirator.
  • Be properly fitted for a respirator and be trained in its use, cleaning, and storage.
  • Know the specific properties of the chemical in order to select the right type of respirator and filter.
    • This may require the services of a professional industrial hygienist.
• Respirator use is the last resort in protecting against chemical fumes.
  • First, engineering controls such as ventilation must be considered.
  • Next, administrative controls such as procedures or special tools, must  be considered.
• To learn more, read the Sokudo Respiratory Protection Program documentation.

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When I work at my computer for awhile, I get a pain in my right arm. What should I do?

• Speak with your supervisor, Human Resources, or the Safety Manager immediately. You can also find many ergonomics tools on the SokudoWeb Ergonomic Site

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I advised my supervisor several times that I when I work at my computer, I get sharp pains in my neck. I asked for some ideas on changing my workstation. My supervisor has not responded to my requests. What do I do now?

• Contact the Safety Manager or HR Director. The Safety Manager may be contacted at michael.lawrence@Sokudo.com
• You can also find lots of  ergonomics tools on the SokudoWeb Ergonomic Site.

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Where can I find safety training materials that I can use to train employees in my department?

• The SokudoWeb Safety pages contain a wealth of training materials, as well as links to materials developed by other organizations. You can access these materials and links Here.

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Where can I look to find out the status of my safety training completion?

• Completion records for online Mastery Technologies courses are maintained on the SokudoWeb and are updated weekly.

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How to I access the Safety Training Courses?

• Internet WBT Safety Training courses are accessed Here.
• Click Here to access SokudoWeb courses.

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Where can I find the MSDS for chemicals used in my work area?

• MSDS’s for chemicals used at Sokudo, as well as all other chemicals that might be used at customer facilities, are maintained on the Sokudoweb Here.

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I am interested in serving on the Sokudo Safety Committee. How do I go about becoming a member?

• Let your supervisor know of your interest. You may also contact the Safety Manager at michael.lawrence@Sokudo.com.
• You can review the Sokudo Safety Committee Policies and By-Laws Here.

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I was injured on the job and am being covered by Worker’s Compensation in my state. Where can I  find information about Worker’s Compensation rules specific to my state?

• The SokudoWeb has information on the Worker's Comp page.

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I want to learn more about Environmental Health & Safety and/or Safety Management. How can I about this?

• You will find a great deal of information on the SokudoWeb Safety Pages. A good place to start is:
• You will also find lots of links on the SokudoWeb that will help you learn more.
• The Safety Manager is always available to assist you in finding the information you seek. Contact the Safety Manager at michael.lawrence@Sokudo.com.

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What happens during a safety incident investigation?

• You will find a link to the Sokudo Safety Incident Investigation Process on the EHS Forms page.

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