Location: Micro 001, Tel. (562) 985-5623

Cell Phone:  562-843-8811 (J. Mellon)

Cell Phone:  714-222-0963 (J. De la Cuesta)

College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics 

California State University, Long Beach 

The safety of each individual is of PRIMARY IMPORTANCE in the College of Natural Sciences & Mathematics (CNSM).   Any observed safety or health incident (or potential incident) should be immediately reported to the CNSM Safety Office (see phone numbers above), or notify the University’s Safety and Risk Management Office at (562) 985-2283.  If you observe any unlawful act or other type of emergency please call University Police at 911, from any campus phone, or (562) 985-4101 from your cell phone.

SAFETY TRAINING INFO: 

• An Overview of the CNSM Safety Program

• Bloodborne Pathogen Training (prior to Human Blood/blood product handling)

• Ergonomics, Office

• Field Trip/Project Safety Training

• Gas Cylinder/Cryogenic Liquid Handling

• Hazardous Waste Labeling and Disposal

• NEW EMPLOYEE Training  

• Scuba Diving Safety Requirements

• Student Training (Unsupervised Labworker: student project, graduate work etc.)  

WRITTEN SAFETY GUIDES: 

• Access Policy & Rules, CNSM Rooms

• Avian Flu Safety Guide & Info

• Boating Safety Manual, CNSM

• Boating Safety Training

• Chemical Hygiene Plan, CNSM

• CNSM Safety Memos and Supplementary Protocols

• CNSM Safety Program Manual

• Container Labeling Policy

• Controlled Substances:  How and When to Apply for a DEA Permit

• Controlled Substances, CNSM Protocol

• Electrical Safety Guidelines

• Field Trip/Project Safety Manual, CNSM

• Hazardous Waste Collection and Labeling Guide

• HF Safety Guide

• Injured Employee Guide

• Injured Student Guide

• Student Safety Verification Form, Instructions (lab safety for all depts. other than Chemistry) 

• Student Safety Verification Form for CHEMISTRY Labs, Instructions

• Reproductive Health

• Safety Training for Guest Instructor/Supervisor

• Safety Training, Basic Requirements

• Safety Training, Basic Requirements for Off-Campus Personnel

• West Nile Virus Safety Training

SAFETY RELATED FORMS, POSTERS, CHARTS ETC.: 

• Biological Material Transfer Form

• Biological Material Shipping Info

• Boating Accident Report Form

• Field Trip Safety Form (proof of CNSM Field Trip Safety Training 

• Float Plan

• Glove Compatibility Chart: pick the right glove for your chemical

• Extremely Hazardous Chemicals

• Incident Report Form

• New Project Authorization Form 

• "Non-Hazardous Chemicals" Poster for Laboratories (Chemical Labeling Notice)

• Recombinant DNA Application

• Safety Program Form (proof of CNSM Safety Program Training)

• Security Screening Form for the DEA

• Student Safety Verification Form (also called "Safety Instruction and Verification Form")

• Training Form (fill in training description, get signatures)

• Unattended Reaction/Reflux/Distillation Poster 

Helpful links:  

• Cal-OSHA

• California Codes including Labor, Health & Safety etc.

• Campus Radiation Safety

• Campus Safety and Risk Management

• Campus "Forms and Procedures", including "Employee's Choice of Physician" form

• CDC/NIH Guidelines

• CNSM Safety Office Staff & Email

• Federal Codes, Titles 1-50 including Transportation (T. 49)

• Material Safety Data Sheet Info; click here and enter the chemical name in the first "FIND" box

Last updated:  July 16, 2008 .