1. Stanford University General Health & Safety Training
Injury & Illness Prevention Program (IIPP)
Emergency Preparedness & Response
General Safety

2. 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.

3. Why?
Stanford works hard to prevent accidents, but people do get injured at work:
Workplace injuries cost Stanford over $1million/year

4. 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.

5. 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.

6. 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.

7. 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.

8. 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)

9. 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.

10. 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
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

11. 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.

12. 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.

13. 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.

14. General Workplace Safety
Personal Safety and Security
Electrical Safety
Computer Workstation Ergonomics
Violence in the Workplace

15. Personal Safety Keep emergency information by telephones (see guide).
Use a buddy system when working late.
Personal security tips (See Stanford Safety & Security Almanac).

16. 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.

17. Computer Workstation Ergonomics
If work on a computer more than 1 hour per day:
Must complete training:
Web Based:
Register for EHS-3400
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.

18. Computer Ergonomics Posture Placement of - Monitor - Input devices
Take Breaks

19. Violence in the Workplace
Stanford University will not tolerate violence or threats of violence.
Anyone experiencing or observing imminent violence should call
Report any acts or threats of violence to your supervisor/instructor.
Review Administrative Guide Policy 23.9

20. 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

21. Emergency Preparedness

22. 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)
EH&S urgent assistance (day or night)
Know the location of:
fire extinguisher, alarm box, exit route
Emergency Assembly Point (EAP)

23. 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.

24. How to Respond to a Fire STAY CALM!!!
Evacuate the fire area. Close doors.
Report the fire by pulling the alarm and calling 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.

25. 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

26. Emergency Assembly Point (EAP) Symbol
Look for this sign on grey wooden posts.

27. Bay Area Earthquake Faults

28. Stanford University Main Entrance - April 17, 1906

29. Earthquake Video Clip
Classroom during 1989 Loma Prieta

30. 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.

31. Purchase Supplies Emergency Kits (Home, Work, Car) Extra Supplies
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!!!

32. 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.

34. TO GET EMERGENCY INFORMATION about SU
Stanford Emergency Hotlines
SU Emergency Information Hotline
Student Information Hotline
To call from another city or state SHAKE
To call from abroad
  * Tell your family about these numbers !
Go to the Stanford emergency website
Listen to KZSU (90.1FM)
  Listen to community Emergency Alert System (*) radio
KCBS 740 AM
(*) formerly known as the Emergency Broadcast System

35. Emergency Wallet Card
Add Your Local Emergency Hotline

36. Safety Resources EH&S/General Safety 723-0448 EH&S Training 725-1470
EH&S Emergency Preparedness
EH&S Ergonomics
Stanford Risk Management
Stanford Police Information
Sequoia Occupational Health
EH&S Web Site:
Risk Management:

37. Questions?
Thank You!