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EH&S
E-News and Notes C o n t e n t s
June is the National Safety Council's National Safety Month. Dedicating one month to safety increases awareness of the importance of living safely throughout the year both on and off the job. Driving Safety Week kicks it off, with a focus on educating young drivers about safe driving techniques and on protecting everyone by enacting strict "buckle up" policies. During the second week, the focus shifts to preventing falls in the home; it's a good time to check your home for potential hazards. Preparedness Safety Week, June 16-22, examines how to respond to an emergency. And concluding the month's activities, Workplace Safety Week explores safety leadership. Our website plans to offer information for safety professionals and consumers, with articles, tips, free downloads, products, and more. Learn more about how you can participate in National Safety Month by visiting their website http://www.nsc.org/NSM/ (link no longer available) The National Safety Council The National Safety Council web pages describe their
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Fire Protection Services Moves Into New Offices On July 10, 2000 the Stanford University Fire Marshal's Office (SUFMO) officially merged with the Fire Protection Services (FPS) Shop, which was formerly a part of Facilities Operations at Bonair Siding. The now enlarged Fire Marshal's Office has brought a total of 14 additional employees to the Department of Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S). Now, after almost two years of planning, the EH&S Building C has been remodeled to accommodate the needs of this busy group. The story behind the scene involves not just the FPS Staff, but also the relocation of the very important alarm monitoring system for the campus. In order to relocate the monitoring equipment from Bonair Siding to EH&S meant that all of the fire alarm and sprinkler systems would be unable to transmit an alarm signal through to the Palo Alto Dispatch Center. For three days during the regular workday, building employees were instructed that they were expected to call in their own alarms should their fire alarm or sprinkler system activate. For the remaining eighteen hours of the day (24 hours for residential areas), the campus was patrolled by security guards who were organized by University Fire Inspector David Conrod. For more information about SUFMO, please visit our Fire Safety web page
Starting on the left -David Conrod, James Baxley, Alison Pena, Larry Mattix, Rich Wilkins, Aaron McCarthy, Jozsef Gyulai, Brenda Brown, Joe Jackson, Joe Leung, Frank Miranda, Arleen Musci, Robert Porterfield, Janet Richards, Frank Gardner, Rickey Johnson and Fornois Robinson. Not Pictured - Jarnail Dhalla, Chris Frazier and Mike Armstrong. Mercury Reduction Efforts Awarded EPA Recognition The Federal Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) awarded the 2002 Environmental Achievement Award to Stanford University's Department of Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) and the Utilities Division of Facilities Operations. The EPA recognized the two organizations' efforts at mercury reduction through two programs; the mercury thermometer replacement program and the improved household battery recycling program. EPA acknowledges innovative environmental contributions with the award. Stanford's mercury reduction programs were selected for recognition from over 100 nominations from businesses, schools, government officials, tribes, environmental organizations and individuals. For more information about either the Mercury Thermometer Replacement or the Household Battery Recycling programs please click on the underlined program links. If you have questions, you may contact Heather Perry at extension 3-1308. Reducing Repetitive Strain Injuries in Laboratories The Laboratory Ergonomics Program is targeted at protecting the health of Stanford University's laboratory researchers. The program focuses on finding solutions to the problems associated with stressful work postures and practices in order to prevent repetitive strain injuries. Some examples of stressful work postures and practices include sustained bending of the lower back and neck during microscope use, repetitive overhead reaching, or repetitive use of the thumb in pipetting. This program also includes a Matching Fund Program, which provides a training incentive in the form of partial reimbursement for the purchase of approved laboratory ergonomic furniture or equipment. Please sign up for the Laboratory Ergonomics Training (EHS 128) via PRISM, or contact EH&S to request an on-site training for 10 or more persons. More information is provided at the Laboratory Ergonomics page on our website. Spare the Air days, July 9th-11th Soaring temperatures in our inland areas will continue Thursday causing the Air District to issue this 3rd consecutive day Spare the Air Advisory. By early yesterday evening health standards for ozone were violated in the Livermore and Santa Clara Valleys. The same is predicted for today and tomorrow. Here are some statistics about where smog-forming pollutants originate in the Bay Area. 162 Tons each day come from refineries, power plants and other commercial and industrial sources. 871 Tons from cars, buses, trucks, SUVs and other vehicles. Consumer products alone contribute a daily output of an additional 52 tons. A glance at the totals indicates that most of the pollutants come from activities, such as driving and using household cleaning products, which EACH OF US AS INDIVIDUALS should cut back on today and tomorrow. Visit http://www.sparetheair.org for more tips or to check out
the Ozone Movies (animated maps) showing the actual buildup of smog
during the days ahead.
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