Codes of Safe Practice
Codes of Safe Practices are developed and written to provide the following in accordance with CAL/OSHA regulations and an effective Injury and Illness Prevention Program:
- A list of potential physical and/or environmental hazards associated with a work activity or operation; and
- A list of specific instructions that identify various operating procedures, reference materials, and equipment required to avoid injuries and illnesses.
It is each department’s responsibility to evaluate department-specific hazards and develop additional Codes of Safe Practice as necessary for the specific hazards.
Environmental Health & Safety is always available to assist departments in this effort. The following list includes general Codes of Safe Practice applicable to some job duties and tasks performed on campus and are available for use where appropriate.
Codes of Safe Practice Resources and Guidance Documents:
- Code of Safe Practices - Angle GrinderPDF
- Code of Safe Practices - Bandsaw PDF
- Code of Safe Practices - Bloodborne Pathogens PDF
- Code of Safe Practices - Custodial Use of Hazardous Materials PDF
- Code of Safe Practices - Electrical Circuit Breaker Reset PDF
- Code of Safe Practices - Electrical Safety PDF
- Code of Safe Practices - Excavations PDF
- Code of Safe Practices - Fall ProtectionPDF
- Code of Safe Practices- Fire Extinguisher- Monthly Inspection PDF
- Code of Safe Practices - Fire Safety for Custodians PDF
- Code of Safe Practices - Forklift Pre-Inspection Procedure PDF
- Code of Safe Practices - Forklift Safety PDF
- Code of Safe Practices - Hantavirus Prevention PDF
- Code of Safe Practices - Heat Illness Prevention PDF
- Code of Safe Practices - Ladder Safety PDF
- Code of Safe Practices - Lockout/Tagout PDF
- Code of Safe Practices - Radial Arm Saw PDF
- Code of Safe Practices- Roof Safety- Roof Installation, Repair, Maintenance, and Inspection PDF
- Code of Safe Practices - Table Saws PDF
- Code of Safe Practices - Traffic PDF
- Code of Safe Practices - Window Glazing Containing Asbestos PDF
If you have questions regarding a code of practice, please call Melonee Cruse at 805-756-6664 or email at mecruse@calpoly.edu.