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Safety & Risk Management
Campus Safety Handbook
ASBESTOS*
Walls, ceilings, doors, floors, pipe insulation and other building materials may contain asbestos. Airborne asbestos fibers are hazardous to your health. Avoid damaging or altering materials which may contain asbestos. If you find asbestos containing materials (ACM) that have been damaged, immediately leave the area. Report the damage to your supervisor and to Safety & Risk Management. Reports which identify all known ACM on the CSUB campus are available in the Safety and Risk Management Office.

BLOODBORNE PATHOGENS*
Employees who may be exposed to human blood, body fluids or infectious agents during performance of their duties must participate in exposure control training. Hepatitus B vaccinations will be offered to these employees.

CHEMICAL HYGIENE*
Chemical hygiene refers to the proper handling, labeling and storage of chemicals. CSUB has adopted standard operating procedures for chemical handling, chemical exposure control, and special procedures for working with carcinogens and other toxic materials.

CONFINED SPACES*
Confined spaces are those areas where employees may be exposed to dangerous air contamination, oxygen deficiency, and/or physical hazards. Confined spaces do not have ventilation or are not designed for continuous human occupancy (boilers, tanks, compartments, ducts, sewers, pipelines, vaults, pits, or vessels). Never enter a confined space unless you have been trained and have met all of the conditions of the confined space entry permit.

DRIVER SAFETY
Public Safety administers the state vehicle operator licensing program. If you drive a vehicle on state business more than once a month, contact Public Safety to enroll in a defensive driver training course.

ELECTRICAL SAFETY
Only qualified electricians, working in conjunction with Facilities Management, are authorized to work on the University's electrical system. NEVER open an electrical switch or device that has been locked or tagged. Locks and danger tags are used to help prevent accidental electrocution!
If a circuit breaker trips, do not reset it. Report it to Facilities Management, so that an electrician can solve the problem. Circuit breakers that constantly need to be reset may be a fire hazard.
Extension cords may be used on a temporary basis only if they are UL rated and in good condition - not frayed, twisted or damaged. Cords used in offices should be no more than six feet long. All extension cords must have three conductors (prongs) including a ground.

EQUIPMENT SAFETY
Safety equipment should be approved by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), the Mine Safety and Health Administration(MSHA), or the state of California. Use of all equipment and hazardous substances must comply with CAL/OSHA Safety Orders.
Manuals furnished by manufacturers should be made available to all persons who use or maintain equipment. Modification of equipment or machinery should only be undertaken by qualified maintenance, electrical, or instrumentation technicians. Use all guards and safety devices provided by equipment manufacturers. Post signs to alert operators of the need to use guards.

ERGONOMICS
Serious injuries can result from repeated physical motion. Poor work habits may cause excessive physical strain. Properly designed tools and office equipment are important in preventing cumulative injuries. Safety & Risk Management can assist with ergonomic evaluations and encourages the review of computer work station design.

ESCORT SERVICE (24 HRS/DAY)
Students, staff, and faculty may call Public Safety to request an escort to a vehicle or across campus anytime that there is a concern for personal safety.

FIRE SAFETY
Keep your work area neat. Do not accumulate piles of combustible papers, books and boxes. Monitor the area for the safe storage and use of flammable liquids. Know where the fire alarms and extinguishers are located. Do not attempt to use fire extinguishers or hoses unless you have been trained to do so.

FORKLIFT TRUCKS
Classroom and behind-the-wheel instruction is required for employees who operate fork lift trucks. Training topics include proper loading, limb and head protection and safe operation.

HAZARD COMMUNICATION PROGRAM*
Employees must be notified of hazards in their work area and provided ready access to Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for hazardous materials. MSDS are available to employees through their supervisors.

HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
All hazardous materials must be stored in compliance with the California Fire Code. Store compressed gas cylinders away from heat sources and in an upright position. Chain cylinders to a wall to prevent movement. CAL OSHA regulations require each department to maintain an inventory of all chemicals in use or storage.

HAZARDOUS WASTE
Do not use sinks, toilets, storm drains, dumpsters or waste baskets to dispose of paint, motor oil, chemicals or any other hazardous materials. Never evaporate, dilute, or chemically treat hazardous wastes. If you generate or find hazardous wastes, contact Safety & Risk Management for handling and disposal instructions.
Do not accept any chemicals as donations without prior written approval from your Dean or Director.
Do not bring any hazardous wastes to the campus from your home.
Order only the quantity of chemical that you can use within one year.
Check chemical inventories for existing supply prior to placing orders.

MEDICAL MONITORING*
Employees who are exposed to communicable diseases, hazardous materials, excessive noise or who use respirators receive yearly medical examinations to insure that their health is not harmed by work related activities.

PEST CONTROL
The Facilities Management Grounds Division is responsible for all pest control operations at CSUB. No one else is authorized to apply ANY pesticide, even for minor events such as ant infestation.

RADIATION SAFETY*
All radioactive materials and equipment capable of producing ionizing radiation must be handled in accordance with the CSUB Radiation Safety Program.

RESPIRATORY PROTECTION*
The CSUB Respiratory Protection Program specifies the training, fit testing and medical monitoring required prior to the use of respirator by any employee. OSHA considers even paper dust masks to be a type of respirator.

SAFETY/HAZARD REPORTS
Safety / Hazard report forms are available at the Student Union information desk and outside the Personnel and Public Safety offices. Additional copies may be obtained from Safety & Risk Management.

SANITATION
Food sales by campus organizations must be approved by Student Activities staff. Written food service guidelines are available. Call ext. 3091
The University swimming pools are inspected annually by Kern County's Environmental Health Department.
Proper sanitation is maintained in the restrooms and other campus facilities by Facilities Management custodial staff.
California Water Service supplies drinking water to the CSUB campus.

SMOKING*
Smoking is prohibited in all state buildings, state owned vehicles and within 15 feet of building entrances. Smoking Policy Coming Soon

TRAINING
No employee or student should operate equipment or participate in a process involving hazardous materials until he/she has just been fully instructed in the use of the equipment, the risks associated with the task and has demonstrated comprehension of the instruction issued.
All health and safety training must be documented. Safety & Risk Management has access to a variety of resources to assist in the delivery of safety training.

WORKPLACE SAFETY
Safety and Risk Management staff provide consultation and training on safe work practices, work site inspections, accident investigation, and environmental monitoring.
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