Programs and Forms
Program Descriptions and Forms
Below is a summary of the health, safety and training programs managed by the department of Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) as well as a directory of relevant forms. For assistance, please contact our office at
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AED LOCATION MAP AND PROGRAM INFORMATION
APPLIANCES AND EQUIPMENT CONTAINING HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
Before moving or submitting a Moving Request to have your surplus equipment taken away, it is important for the equipment to be assessed and made safe to transport to the Surplus department.
ASBESTOS/LEAD PROGRAM
- Annual Campus Wide Asbestos Notification and Buildings (PDF)
- Asbestos Containing Materials (ACM) Map (PDF)
- Asbestos Management Plan (PDF)
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BACK SAFETY - LIFTING TECHNIQUES
BLOODBORNE PATHOGEN PROGRAMS
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CAMPUS HEALTH AND SAFETY COMMITTEE
The purpose of the Campus Health and Safety Committee is to act as an advisory body to Cabinet on matters of health and safety and to increase health and safety awareness among all members of the CSU, Chico campus community ( EM 07-019).
- Minutes of May 13, 2024 (PDF)
- Minutes of September 16, 2024 (PDF)
- Minutes of December 13, 2024 (PDF)
- Campus Health and Safety Committee Annual Report 2023/24 (PDF)
CHEMICAL HYGIENE PLAN
CHEMICAL HYGIENE COMMITTEE
- Chemical Hygiene Committee Minutes - 10-5-23 (PDF)
- Chemical Hygiene Committee Minutes - 3-1-24 (PDF)
- Chemical Hygiene Committee Minutes -10-9-24 (PDF)
CONFINED SPACE PROGRAM
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DEFENSIVE DRIVER TRAINING
DRINKING WATER QUALITY
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ELECTRICAL SAFE WORK PRACTICES
- Energized Electrical Work Permit (PDF)
- Job Safety Plan (PDF)
- Risk Assessment/Job Safety Analysis (PDF)
ELECTRONIC WASTE PROGRAM
EMERGENCY ACTION PLAN
To learn more about what to do in an emergency situation and what steps you should take to be prepared, please visit the Emergency Preparedness website.
ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS
Our department oversees many environmental programs on Campus at CSU, Chico including the following.
- Air Quality Permitting
- Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasures Plan
- Stormwater Management Program
ERGONOMICS
To schedule an ergonomics review for your area, please contact EHS at 898-5126.
- Office Ergonomics - Sit and Stand Workstations (PDF)
- Ergonomic Strategies for Desk Jobs (PDF)
- How to Set-Up Your Desk (Video from the Wall Street Journal)
- Your Body at Work: Make Yourself Comfortable (PDF)
EVACUATIONS
- Emergency Assembly Points - Main Campus (PDF)
- Emergency Assembly Points - University Farm (PDF)
- Temporary Rescue Areas (PDF)
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FIRE SAFETY AND FIRE PREVENTION GUIDES
- Fire Prevention Plan (PDF)
- Fire Safety and Fire Code Compliance (PDF)
- Fire Watch - Fire Safety System Impairment Procedures (PDF)
- Fire Safety: Selection and Appropriate Use of Powerstrips (PDF)
FOOD SAFETY PROGRAM AND VENDING GUIDELINES
- Application for Food Serving Permit (PDF)
- Bake Sale Guidelines (PDF)
- BBQ Approved Areas (PDF)
- BBQ and Grilling Safety Tips (PDF)
- Food Serving Tips for Student Organizations (PDF)
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GENERAL SAFETY PROGRAMS FORMS AND INFORMATION
- Appropriate Daily Attire for Science Lab Areas (PDF)
- Appropriate Daily Attire for Trades, Shops, Custodial (PDF)
- Appropriate Protective Footwear (PDF)
- Proper Use of Disposable Gloves (PDF) and How to Remove Gloves (PDF)
- Proper Use of Disposable Gloves and How to Remove Gloves (PDF) (Spanish)
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HAZARDOUS MATERIALS AND WASTE PROGRAMS
- Fluorescent Light Tube Disposal Procedures (PDF)
- Hazard Communication Plan (PDF)
- Hazardous Materials Emergency Information (PDF)
- Hazardous Materials & Hazardous Waste Labeling Guide - 2020 (PDF)
- Hazardous Waste Disposal and Handling Procedures
- Hazardous Waste Commonly Used Labels (PDF)
- Hazardous Waste Storage Area Inspection Checklist (PDF)
- Pesticide Worker Safety Check List (PDF)
- Request For Removal Of Hazardous Waste (PDF)
- Universal Waste Handling & Disposal Procedures (PDF)
HEARING CONSERVATION PROGRAM
HEAT ILLNESS PREVENTION
- Protecting Yourself From Heat Illness (PDF)
- Heat Illness Facts - CDPH (PDF)
- Heat Illness Prevention Plan (PDF)
HEALTH AND SAFETY COMMITTEE
- Please see Campus Health and Safety Committee
HEATER (PORTABLE) INFORMATION AND REQUIREMENTS
HOT WORK PERMIT - FIRE SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
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INJURY ILLNESS PREVENTION PROGRAM
- Illness Prevention Program and Supplemental Materials
- COVID-19 Addendum - Injury and Illness Prevention Program (PDF)
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JOB SAFETY ANALYSIS PROGRAM
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LADDER INSPECTION
LASER SAFETY PLAN
LOCKOUT TAGOUT-THE CONTROL OF HAZARDOUS ENERGY
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RADIATION SAFETY PROGRAM
EHS is responsible for the following radiation safety programs; Authorized Uses of Radioactive Materials, Radiation Safety, Radiation Safety Committee, and Radioactive Waste.
- Radiation Safety Manual (PDF)
- Radiation Safety Forms
- Authorization To Purchase Radioactive Materials (PDF)
- Annual Renewal Of Authority To Use Radiation Machine & Materials (PDF)
- Proper Care And Wearing Instruction For Dosimetry Badges (PDF)
- Proposed Use Of Radioactive Materials - Sealed (PDF)
- Proposed Use Of Radioactive Materials - Unsealed (PDF)
- Radiation Spill Kit Contents (PDF)
- Radiation Survey-Wipe Sample Record (PDF)
- Restricted Entry Log - Source Sign-Out Sheet (PDF)
- Radioactive Sealed Source Material Checkout Procedures (PDF)
- Radiation Area Survey Form (PDF)
- Radiation Pregnant Worker Declaration (PDF)
- Summary Of Inventory Of Unsealed & Sealed Radionuclides (PDF)
RESPIRABLE CRYSTALLINE SILICA PROGRAM
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION PROGRAM
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SAFETY DATA SHEETS (SDS) ONLINE
- Use SDS Online(opens in new window) to find, print, and save Safety Data Sheets (SDS).
- SDS Online allows any campus user to search through an on-line database containing millions of Safety Data Sheets.
- SDS Online can be used to create and maintain an E-Binder or electronic copy of all pertinent SDS's for your particular laboratory, work area, or department.
- It can also be used to print GHS compliant labels for secondary containers, if needed.
- For maintaining an E-Binder or printing GHS labels (PDF), please contact EHS at
.(530) 898-5126
SELF-INSPECTION FORMS
STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
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TENTS AND CANOPIES - FIRE CODE REQUIREMENTS
TRAINING PROGRAMS
CSU Learn is the primary source for employee training, including worker safety training required by CalOSHA. While the majority of safety training is available through CSU Learn, EHS can provide or arrange for instructor led training. For additional information, please contact EHS at 530-898-5126.
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UNIVERSAL WASTE PROGRAM
- Universal Waste Handling and Disposal Procedures
USEFUL RESOURCES AND LINKS
- American Society of Safety Engineers(opens in new window)
- Fisher Scientific(opens in new window)
- Campus Safety Health and Environmental Management Association (CSHEMA)(opens in new window)
- California State Poison Control(opens in new window)
- National Fire Protection Association(opens in new window)
- National Safety Council(opens in new window)
- Sigma Aldrich(opens in new window)
- State of California(opens in new window)