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 $1million/year

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 UniversityTier 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.– Get forms from Risk Management.

• Report “near misses.”

• Seek medical attention for injuries.

Medical Attention for Workplace Injuries

• Serious Injury (severe laceration requiring surgery, chemical burns, head trauma, compound fractures)

– Stanford Hospital Emergency Room

• Minor injury (sprained ankle, a few stitches)

– Alliance Occupational Medicine• 2737 Walsh Ave., Santa Clara

– Alliance Occupational Medicine• 315 S. Abbott Ave., Milpitas

– Workforce Medical • 201 Arch Street, Redwood City

(or for students: Vaden Health Services, on campus)

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

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 at least 1 year.

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:

Web Based: http:axess.stanford.eduRegister for EHS-3400On-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:

– Chemical Hygiene– Electrical Safety– Compressed Gas Safety– Hazardous waste management – Radiological Safety– Laser Safety– Biological Safety

Emergency Preparedness

Emergency Preparedness

• Report the Emergency - 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)

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 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.

Evacuation Procedures

– Hint - What do you do when you go home• Take essential items with you

• Close your door (don’t lock)

• Use the stairs - don’t take the elevator

• Plan for co-workers requiring assistance

• Note unsafe conditions and injuries on your way out

• Report to your Emergency Assembly Point (EAP)

– When is it safe to re-enter the building?

– Always follow the instructions of your local Response Team

Emergency Assembly Point (EAP) Symbol

Look for this sign on grey wooden posts.

Bay Area Earthquake Faults

Stanford University Main Entrance - April 17, 1906

Earthquake Video Clip

Classroom during 1989 Loma Prieta

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.• Department management should secure bookcases,

cabinets, over 4 feet tall.

Purchase Supplies

• Emergency Kits (Home, Work, Car)– Minimum 10-day supply of food and water at home – Flashlights, radio, and spare batteries– Extra supplies in work area and car

• Extra Supplies– Warm clothing, shoes,

extra glasses and prescription medications

• #1 Rule– If you don’t have it with you…

It can’t help you!!!

How to Respond to an Earthquake

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

• under desk• away from glass, tall objects, etc.

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

– Go to your EAP.

TO GET EMERGENCY INFORMATION about SU

• Stanford Emergency Hotlines

SU Emergency Information Hotline 725-5555

Student Information Hotline 497-9000

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

(*) formerly known as the Emergency Broadcast System

Emergency Wallet Card

Add Your Local Emergency Hotline

Safety Resources

• EH&S/General Safety 723-0448• EH&S Training 725-1470• EH&S Emergency Preparedness 725-1409• EH&S Ergonomics 726-4392• Stanford Risk Management 725-9122• Stanford Police Information 723-9633• Sequoia Occupational Health 566-0288• EH&S Web Site: http://ehs.stanford.edu• Risk Management:

http://www.stanford.edu/dept/Risk-Management/

Questions?

• Thank You!