CSULB College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics

BASIC SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

The College administration is required by law (Cal/OSHA and Cal/EPA regulations) and University policy to ensure that all on-site activities comply with established health, safety and environmental policies. In lieu of the full employee training program, a careful review of and adherence to this two-page safety guide has been developed for employees not engaged in unusually hazardous work, or work involving the use of chemicals. All employees and volunteers are strongly encouraged to participate in the full CNSM employee safety training program.

1) EMPLOYEE RESPONSIBILITY: Each employee is responsible for personally following and, if supervising others, for enforcing the health, safety and environmental policies outlined in this document. If health and/or safety questions arise, feel free to call the CNSM Safety Office, x55623 or the CSULB Office of University Safety and Risk Management at X51762. The CNSM Safety Office is located in room PH3-018. Feel free to use these same numbers if you would like help in achieving and maintaining full compliance with these safety policies. Additional information is available on the CNSM Safety Website at http://www.cnsm.csulb.edu/services/safety/index.htm.

2) EMPLOYEE SAFETY TRAINING: Your safety training will not be considered complete until you fill out the attached pink “CSULB College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics Safety Program Form” and return it to the CNSM Safety Office in PH3-018. You must do this within 7 days of receiving this packet. Supervisors must ensure that that all supervised personnel receive the appropriate task-specific safety training.

3) INJURY OR INCIDENT INSTRUCTIONS: 9-1-1 from a campus phone is the emergency number to use for major incidents. Special dedicated emergency phone boxes are available in hallways, elevators and across campus (push and release button, wait for response, then talk). In the event of minor injuries, chemical spills or discovery of dangerous conditions, notify your sponsoring department and CNSM Safety (X55623). If YOU are injured, it may be classified as an "industrial accident" covered by "Worker's Compensation"; you may be instructed to seek treatment by the designated contract physician. Read the attached Safety Memo “Injury Response Procedures” carefully. Supervisors must determine which employer (University or Foundation) is responsible for Workers Compensation Insurance in the event of injury to a supervised individual. A First Aid kit appropriate for very minor injuries may be available in Department offices, and in FO5-109. Department technicians can also obtain first aid supplies from one of the CNSM "Safety Cabinets".

4) FOOD, DRINK AND SMOKING: Food or drink may not be brought into CNSM laboratory space. Smoking is prohibited in all University buildings and State vehicles.

5) HAZARD DETERMINATION: Prior to conducting your duties, examine the site(s). Even though YOU will not use hazardous chemicals, your neighbors may. Carefully examine your work areas. Examine the labels on items there. Also note the location of eyewash/deluge showers, fire extinguishers, and emergency exit routes to ensure that the sites are safe enough for your work. If the work areas, chemical inventory, equipment or other features of the assigned space appear unsafe or suspect (especially if your have a program where the participants are minors), report your concerns to the CNSM Safety Office. Appropriate action will be taken. You are not permitted to work in a hazardous chemical area.

6) CHEMICALS/HAZARDOUS MATERIALS/LABELING: If you use chemicals, you must participate in the full General Safety Training (one-hour “live” training given by CNSM Safety Personnel). You must be familiar with Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) type information for any chemical/product ever used in your activity, and safety information must be relayed to supervised individuals. MSDS's are available from the CNSM for materials they provide, and are also available via the CNSM Safety Website at http://www.cnsm.csulb.edu/services/safety/index.htm. If corrosive liquids are in use anywhere in a room, ALL PERSONS IN THE ROOM must wear properly rated chemical splash goggles and work in the presence of a safety eyewash/shower. PRESCRIPTION GLASSES ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE PROTECTION.

Even non-hazardous materials must be clearly labeled whenever not immediately under your supervision. A CNSM “Chemical Label Guide” is posted in each lab. Write the complete name of the material on the container (or rack/box of containers). EXAMPLE: "Soil Samples", "Pond Water", "Salt", "Flour". Labeling with only the chemical formula is not acceptable eg. NaCl, H2O.

7) PHYSICAL HAZARDS: All items used “on the job” must employ safety features and warning labels as required by Cal/OSHA. Belts and chains must be guarded. Dangerous voltages, lasers, U.V. light sources etc. MUST be adequately shielded to prevent injury. Employ personal protective equipment (eyewear, gloves, earplugs, etc.) as appropriate.

8) TRASH: No sharp objects (broken glass, glass pipettes, slides, nails, sheet metal etc.) may be placed in regular trash containers. These items must be collected in a separate container. Most labs use a small, strong, fiberboard box. When the box is full, or when the activity concludes, such boxes must be taped shut and labeled "broken glass" and then set in the hallway for custodial pickup. Hazardous materials or contaminated items will be handled as hazardous waste and may not be disposed of in regular trash or broken glass containers. Call CNSM Safety if you have such items.

9) HOUSEKEEPING: You and your activity participants are responsible for maintaining a neat and clean work area. Maintain clear aisles. Do not block the safety shower. DO NOT TAPE ITEMS TO HALLWAY WALLS. Ask your department contact about posting items inside rooms. Please erase boards when finished.

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