California State University, Long Beach
COLLEGE OF NATURAL SCIENCES &
MATHEMATICS
GUEST INSTRUCTOR/SUPERVISOR
SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
The College of
Natural Sciences and Mathematics (CNSM) often allows non-CNSM personnel to use
CNSM space for various approved activities and programs. The College
administration is required by law (Cal/OSHA and Cal/EPA regulations) and
University policy to ensure that all such activities comply with established
health, safety and environmental policies. In order to make sure that your
program/activity has incorporated the appropriate level of safety, please
examine the following list of key requirements.
Each activity/program must comply with these guidelines.
1)
INSTRUCTOR/SUPERVISOR RESPONSIBILITY: Each guest instructor/supervisor is
responsible for personally following and enforcing with those supervised, the
health, safety, security and environmental policies outlined in this document. Unattended rooms must be locked. Report any problems that prevent this basic
security measure. 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)
INSTRUCTOR/SUPERVISOR SAFETY TRAINING: Guest supervisors are usually considered employees
according to Labor Code and Cal/OSHA guidelines (even if volunteers). Many programs/events are jointly sponsored
and hence involve multiple employers. It
is the responsibility of the guest supervisor to determine which employer (if
any) is responsible for Workers Compensation Insurance in the event of
injury. Regardless of employee status,
each guest supervisor must participate in an appropriate level of safety
training. Guest laboratory supervisors
are strongly encouraged to participate in the full CNSM employee safety
training program. The full program
consists of a live training session given by CNSM Safety Personnel (call x55623
for details). In addition, each trained
employee is issued a copy of the CNSM Safety Program Manual packet,
which contains detailed safety information and must be read. When the training verification form is
returned, the basic CNSM safety training process is complete. The form documents receipt of training and
agreement to comply.
In lieu of
the full employee training program, a careful review of and adherence to this
two-page safety guide will be accepted as alternative safety training for
short-term guest instructors/supervisors.
3) INJURY OR
INCIDENT REPORTING: 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.
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. Keeping students from bringing personal water
bottles into laboratories is the biggest challenge to compliance.
5) HAZARD DETERMINATION:
Prior to conducting your activity, examine the site(s). Review the health and safety information
summarized on the "Hazard Summary Label" posted on the outside of
each room. In addition, examine the area
to determine the storage location of any hazardous materials -- shelves, cabinets,
refrigerators, etc. (Typically, guest classes
may NOT be conducted in a radioactive materials area). Also note the location of eyewash/deluge
showers, fire extinguishers, and emergency exit routes to ensure that the site
is adequate for your needs.
If the work
areas, chemical inventory, equipment or other features of the assigned space
appear unsafe or suspect (especially if your program participants will be
minors), report your concerns to the Department and/or Safety Office. Appropriate action will be taken.
6)
CHEMICALS/HAZARDOUS MATERIALS: You must be familiar with Material Safety
Data Sheet (MSDS) type information for any chemical/product used in your
activity. Such safety information must
be relayed to the students and other affected parties. 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. Obtain clearance from the CNSM safety office
prior to bringing your own stock of hazardous materials into a CNSM facility. Arrangements must be made in advance if your
project will generate hazardous waste.
Proper personal protective equipment (chemical splash goggles, gloves,
acid apron, etc.) must be employed during chemical handling. If corrosive liquids are in use anywhere in a
lab, ALL PERSONS IN THE LAB must wear properly rated chemical splash
goggles. PRESCRIPTION GLASSES ARE
NOT ACCEPTABLE PROTECTION.
Hazardous and
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) AND
the primary hazard if any e.g. flammable, corrosive, poison, oxidizer
etc. (usually indicated on the original shipping container). EXAMPLE:
"Concentrated hydrochloric acid, corrosive" is correct;
"HCL" is not acceptable.
7) PHYSICAL
HAZARDS: All items used
in the course/activity 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/course concludes, such boxes must be taped shut and
labeled "broken glass", 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.
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.
10) FIRST
AID: A First Aid kit
appropriate for very minor injuries may be available in Department offices, and
in FO5-109.
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