CSULB College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics

BASIC SAFETY REQUIREMENTS - OFFSITE WORKERS

The College administration is required by law (Cal/OSHA and Cal/EPA regulations) and University policy to ensure that all work directed by College employees complies 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 off-campus employees/volunteers not engaged in unusually hazardous work, or work involving the use of chemicals. All employees/volunteers are, however, welcomed and strongly encouraged to participate in the full CNSM new employee safety training program.

1) EMPLOYEE SUPERVISOR RESPONSIBILITY: Each employee/volunteer is responsible for personally observing and, if a supervisor, 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, (562) 985-5623 or the CSULB Office of University Safety and Risk Management at (562) 985-2366. The CNSM Safety Office is located on the CSULB campus in room PH3-018. Additional information is available on the CNSM Safety Website at http://www.cnsm.csulb.edu/services/safety/index.htm.

2) EMPLOYEE INTRODUCTORY SAFETY TRAINING: Your introductory safety training will not be considered complete until you fill out a CSULB College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics Safety Program Form and return it, signed, to the CNSM Safety Office at:

CNSM Safety Office

California State University, Long Beach

Long Beach, CA 90840-4501

You must do this within 7 days of receiving this packet. Beyond this general new employee introductory safety training regimen, SUPERVISORS are responsible for ensuring that that all their supervised personnel receive the appropriate job-specific safety training and supervision. If field work is involved, the CNSM Field Trip/Project Safety Manual shall be used as a guide and the project supervisor must document the field project safety training on the standard sign-up form.

3) INJURY OR INCIDENT REPORTING: If YOU are injured while on CSULB business, it may be classified as an "industrial accident" covered by "Worker's Compensation". Notify your supervisor in the event you are injured. CSULB supervisors must determine if you qualify as a covered employee and if so, which employer (University or Foundation) is responsible for Workers Compensation Insurance. NOTE - ANYTIME YOU HAVE SAFETY CONCERNS ABOUT YOUR CSULB WORK, OR NEW PROBLEMS/THREATS ETC. HAVE DEVELOPED OR MAY DEVELOP, NOTIFY YOUR SUPERVISOR AND/OR CNSM SAFETY. We will respond to the new problems appropriately.

4) FOOD, DRINK AND SMOKING: Food or drink may not be stored or consumed in a location where the materials could be contaminated with any toxic material. Smoking is prohibited in all State of California vehicles.

5) CHEMICALS/HAZARDOUS MATERIALS: If you use chemicals, you must participate in the full General Safety Training (one-hour “live” training given by CNSM Safety Personnel). If you ship or carry non-hazardous samples or other materials to CSULB, the materials must be labeled in conformance with our standard policy. Whatever the material is, it must be clearly labeled. Rolls of self adhesive "non-hazardous" labels are available. One such label will suffice to label a box containing hundreds of sample vials. Contact CNSM Safety if in doubt as to your labeling scheme.

6) 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.

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