Safety and Injury Prevention manages and implements Health and Safety programs for the University with a specific focus on injury prevention program development and implementation, meeting federal and state regulations, primarily Cal/OSHA. Our team develops, plans and organizes campus’ approach to injury and illness prevention efforts.
Electrical Safety: Low Voltage, High Voltage, Lock Out Tag Out
Arc Flash Safety
Employee Injury Prevention
Ergonomics
Fall Protection
Field Safety
Housekeeping/Work Surfaces
IIPP (Injury and Illness Prevention Program)
Machine Shop Safety
Manual Materials Handling
Motorized Cart Safety
PPE (Personal Protective Equipment in non-research areas)
Process Safety
Trenching and Shoring
Working At Heights
Safety issues consultation and follow-up
Injury investigations
Safety training compliance
Injury metrics and analysis
Safety compliance training
Incident and injury follow-up and recommendations
Safety concern follow-up and recommendations
Manage the Injury and Illness Prevention Program (IIPP)/Safety On Site (SOS) program implementation
Perform inspections and safety consultations, and respond to incident investigations and safety concerns, and conduct hazard specific safety trainings and presentations
Conduct hazard assessments and recommend controls, including PPE recommendations
Conduct safety consultations and review for third-party contractor work and for special events, including student-run events