Workplace Safety

The campuswide Workplace Safety Program serves as the university’s central program for creating a safe and healthful work environment.

Climbing Equipment

Facilities Services

2003

The fall protection equipment must be inspected and maintained according to Cal/OSHA and the manufacturer’s recommendations. A rescue plan and equipment must be in place and operable prior to the beginning of the tree work.

Tree Climbing/Trimming, Job Safety Analysis (JSA) Logging eTool, OSHA

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Traffic Control

Department of Recreational Sports

2004

Strawberry Canyon Recreational Area
Traffic Control

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Handling/Transporting/Storing Fuel Container

Department of Recreational Sports

2004

Recreational Sports - Maintenance Handling/Transporting/Storing a Fuel Container or Hazardous Chemicals 5 gallon gas containers

Exposure to chemicals can result in acute or long-time health effects. Touching, picking up, or moving a fuel container can be hazardous to a responder. A fuel container can be touched, picked up, and/or moved after assessment and conclusion that it poses no imminent danger to the person handling the item.

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Recreational Sports - Maintenance Operating the Floor Cleaning Machine

Department of Recreational Sports

2004

Close-toed shoes must be worn to protect feet. Latex or surgical gloves must also be worn to avoid direct contact with chemicals and to protect hands.

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Moving/Lifting Heavy Objects

Department of Recreational Sports

2004

Recreational Sports - Operations: Moving/Lifting Heavy Objects

Before moving or lifting any heavy object, always assess its weight in the context of your own strength. Wear a back brace to provide additional support for the lower back.