Stanislaus State's Hazardous Materials Management Program provides that employees are trained in the safe handling and storage practices of hazardous chemicals; adequate safety equipment is provided in the workplace and properly maintained; employees are required to use personal protective equipment and clothing when handling chemicals; hazardo
The Hazard Communication Program describes hazardous substances used in each workplace, a system of labeling containers, Safety Data Sheets for each hazardous substance used, and a comprehensive training program for employees who use hazardous materials.
The campus Exposure Control Plan is designed to protect workers from the occupational transmission of diseases potentially present in blood, bodily fluids, and aerosol transmission. Employees at risk of exposure must have:
Ergonomics is the science of fitting the task to the worker to maximize productivity while reducing discomfort, fatigue, and injury.
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After registering real gross domestic product negative growth during the first and second quarters of 2022, the Valley economy officially entered a recession.
While the labor market is tight and unemployment rates are gradually rising, there are increased concerns that rate hikes by the Federal Reserve to bring down inflation will steer the economy into a hard landing.
The Injury and Illness Prevention Program (IIPP) is a written workplace safety program. The IIPP ensures that employees have healthy and safe work practices to follow, training programs to assist with these practices, and ways to communicate about health and safety matters.
In 2013, individuals were appointed to the Business Continuity workgroup to be the division coordinators. The Business Continuity Planning workgroup meets regularly discuss past, present, and future issues that relates to Business Continuity.
Working alongside the Campus Continuity Coordinator, the workgroup:
Asbestos containing building materials exist on campus in limited quantities. Annual public notices of the management plan are posted in the month of January. Anyone with questions or concerns about the existence and whereabouts of asbestos containing material on campus may contact the Environmental Health and Occupational Safety Officer at (209) 667-3057 for further information.
To avoid exposure, employees should: