Transcript Stanford University General Health & Safety Training Injury & Illness Prevention Program (IIPP) Emergency Preparedness & Response General Safety Why Are We Here? To learn about.

Stanford University
General 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 2002
 Total lost work days due to injuries
- 3510 in 2002
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Supervisor’s Responsibilities
Know 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 & Student
Responsibilities
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 University
Tier II Department
Tier III Local Work Unit
Employees and students must receive training on all
workplace hazards
Training 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.
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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)
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Minor injury (sprained ankle, a few stitches)
Stanford Hospital Emergency Room
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Serious Injury (severe laceration requiring
surgery, chemical burns, head trauma, compound
fractures)
Identification of Hazards by
Inspecting 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?
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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)
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Know the location of:
fire extinguisher, alarm box, exit route
 Emergency Assembly Point (EAP)
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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?
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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:
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under desk
 away from glass, tall objects, etc.
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Wait until the shaking stops and evacuate the
building cautiously by stairway, take essentials.
 Go to your EAP.
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UC Santa Cruz 1989 Loma Prieta
TO GET EMERGENCY INFORMATION about SU
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
Emergency Wallet Card
Add Your Department Emergency Hotline
Prepare for a Fire
Know 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&S
Web Based:
http://web.stanford.edu/dept/EHS/prod/general/ergo/training.html
Classroom : EHS.116 is offered every quarter
On-Site for groups of 10 or more
Learn 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 Training
Back Safety
Hazard Communication
Fire Extinguisher
Laboratory Safety:
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Chemical Hygiene
Electrical Safety
Compressed Gas Safety
Hazardous waste management
Radiological Safety
Laser Safety
Biological Safety
SafetyTrain Web Based EH&S Courses
About SafetyTrain
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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 Resources
EH&S/General Safety
3-0448
EH&S Training
5-1470
EH&S Emergency Preparedness
5-1409
EH&S Ergonomics
5-3209
Stanford Risk Management
5-9122
Stanford Police Information
3-9633
Sequoia Occupational Health
364-1565
EH&S Web Site: http://web.stanford.edu/dept/EHS/
Risk Management:
http://web.stanford.edu/dept/Risk-Management/