Stanford University General Health & Safety Training I njury & I llness P revention P rogram (IIPP) Emergency Preparedness & Response General Safety.

Stanford UniversityGeneral Health & Safety Training

Injury & Illness Prevention Program (IIPP)

Emergency Preparedness & Response

General Safety

Why Are We Here?

To learn about the university’s injury and illness prevention program (IIPP).

Receive general safety guidelines.

Explain what your responsibilities are for safety.

Why?

Stanford works hard to prevent accidents, but people do get injured at work:Workplace injuries cost Stanford

- over 6 million dollars in 2002Total lost work days due to injuries

- 3510 in 2002

Supervisor’s ResponsibilitiesKnow the TRICK of a good safety program.Train employees on correct safety practices.Report Unsafe Conditions and Incidents.Inspect for work place safety and compliance.Correct any problems found.Keep records of training.Enforce health and safety rules.

Employee & StudentResponsibilities

Keep informed of safety conditions.

Participate in training programs.

Adhere to healthy and safe practices.

Report problems and hazards to Supervisors, Lab Managers, etc.

EH&S Responsibilities(Environmental Health + Safety)Assist supervisors and managers with evaluation of workplace hazards.

Provide training and technical resource assistance.

Review departments’ safety programs.

Evaluating training in departments.

Serve as a campus resource for safety.

Training

There are 3 levels of training:Tier I UniversityTier II Department Tier III Local Work Unit

Employees and students must receive training on all workplace hazardsTraining benefits everyone by: improving understanding, empowering people, reducing injuries and improving the bottom line.

Reporting Hazards University Policy on Anti-reprisal

“Stanford university encourages employees and students to report health and safety hazards to their supervisor, manager, or EH&S.”

“Employees and students shall not be discharged or discriminated against in any manner for bona fide reporting of health and safety hazards to Stanford or to appropriate governmental agencies.”

(Reports may always be made anonymously)

Reporting an Injury, Incident,or Exposure

Discuss health and safety concerns with your advisor/supervisor.

Fill out and sign Stanford SU-17 form.Get forms from Risk Management.

Report “near misses.”

Seek medical attention for injuries.

Medical Attention for Workplace Injuries

If an injury is work related, medical costs may be covered by Workman’s Compensation Insurance

Sequoia Occupational Health, Redwood City(or for students Vaden Health Services)Minor injury (sprained ankle, a few stitches)

Stanford Hospital Emergency RoomSerious Injury (severe laceration requiring

surgery, chemical burns, head trauma, compound fractures)

Identification of Hazards byInspecting the Workplace

EH&S has checklists available.

Departments “self inspect.”

Management ensures implementation

Keep records for 1 year.

Correct the hazards identified.

Correcting Hazards

Correct it as soon as possible.

If you can’t correct it, ask a supervisor or manager.

Are you still concerned?... call your Department Safety Representative or EH&S.

Facilities can fix things and fund it if it is part of their maintenance responsibilities.

Keeping Records

When you get training, make sure it gets recorded.

When you inspect for or correct hazards; document that as well.

Keep Records for 1 year.

Part II Emergency Preparedness(See Blue Brochure and Emergency Card)

When Reporting - Is it Serious? Health threatening vs. non-health threatening

Know the Emergency Numbers to call 9-911

(stay on the line until the operator hangs up)5-9999 EH&S urgent assistance (day or night)

Know the location of: fire extinguisher, alarm box, exit route Emergency Assembly Point (EAP)

Emergency Assembly Points

Emergency Assembly Point (EAP) Symbol

Look for this sign on grey wooden posts.

Bay Area Earthquake Faults

Stanford University Main Entrance - April 17, 1906

Stanford University Main Entrance April 19, 1906

Prepare for an Earthquake

Store large or heavy objects on lower shelves.

Plan so your door will not be blocked if something falls.

Where do you go in an earthquake?under a desk, away from windows.

Make an Emergency Kit for your desk area.

Department management should secure bookcases, cabinets, over 4 feet tall.

How to Respond to an Earthquake

In the event of an earthquake:STAY CALM!!! Think!Stay where you are.Take cover:

under deskaway from glass, tall objects, etc.

Wait until the shaking stops and evacuate the building cautiously by stairway, take essentials.

Go to your EAP.

UC Santa Cruz 1989 Loma Prieta

Stanford Emergency Hotlines

SU Emergency Information Hotline 5-5555

Student Information Hotline 7-9000

To call from another city or state 1-800-89SHAKE

To call from abroad 01-602-241-6769

  * Tell your family about these numbers !

Go to the Stanford emergency website

http://emergency.stanford.edu

Listen to KZSU (90.1FM)

  Listen to community Emergency Alert System (*) radio KCBS 740 AM

KGO 810 AM

(*) formerly known as the Emergency Broadcast System

Follow televised news reports

TO GET EMERGENCY INFORMATION about SU

Emergency Wallet CardAdd Your Department Emergency Hotline

Prepare for a FireKnow where your pull boxes, exits, and fire extinguishers are located.

EH&S offers Fire Extinguisher Training.

Do not prop open fire doors.

Turn off space heaters when you are not there.

Participate in fire drills.

How to Respond to a Fire

STAY CALM!!!

Evacuate the fire area. Close doors.

Report the fire by pulling the alarm and calling 9-911 from a safe location.

Upon hearing the alarm, stop work, close doors and proceed to the nearest exit. Use the stairs, drop & crawl if smoke is present.

Go to your EAP.

General Workplace Safety

Personal Safety and Security

Electrical Safety

Computer Workstation Ergonomics

Violence in the Workplace

Personal Safety

Keep emergency information by telephones (see guide).

Use a buddy system when working late.

Personal security tips (See Stanford Safety & Security Almanac).

Electrical Safety

Properly maintain electrical equipment.

Only use extension cords for temporary fixes.

Don’t overload electrical outlets.

Use UL approved plug strips, not cube-taps.

Keep workplace dry.

Turn off space heaters when un-attended.

Computer Workstation Ergonomics

If work on a computer more than 1 hour per day:Must complete training:CD ROM: get from HR Officer or EH&SWeb Based: http://web.stanford.edu/dept/EHS/prod/general/ergo/training.html

Classroom : EHS.116 is offered every quarterOn-Site for groups of 10 or moreLearn good posture for working at your computer.Alternate activities to break up repetitive motions.Seek medical attention promptly for any symptoms of injuries.

Computer Ergonomics

Posture

Placement of

- Monitor

- Input devices

Take Breaks

Violence in the Workplace

Stanford University will not tolerate violence or threats of violence.

Anyone experiencing or observing imminent violence should call 9-911.

Report any acts or threats of violence to your supervisor/instructor.

Review Administrative Guide Policy 23.9

Other Safety TrainingBack SafetyHazard CommunicationFire ExtinguisherLaboratory Safety: Chemical Hygiene Electrical Safety Compressed Gas Safety Hazardous waste management Radiological Safety Laser Safety Biological Safety

SafetyTrain Web Based EH&S Courses

About SafetyTrain SafetyTrain is a web-based program for

environmental health and safety training.

It has four courses: General Safety/Emergency Preparedness (EHS.103)Chemical Safety(EHS.105)Biosafety (EHS.107)Compressed Gas Safety (EHS.153)

http://safetytrain.stanford.edu

Safety ResourcesEH&S/General Safety 3-0448EH&S Training 5-1470EH&S Emergency Preparedness 5-1409EH&S Ergonomics 5-3209Stanford Risk Management 5-9122Stanford Police Information 3-9633Sequoia Occupational Health 364-1565EH&S Web Site: http://web.stanford.edu/dept/EHS/Risk Management: http://web.stanford.edu/dept/Risk-Management/