The Department of Public Safety has developed an Emergency Response Program that attempts to anticipate the many types of accidents and emergencies you may encounter. However, the program's success is highly dependent upon the participation of the employees it seeks to protect. Please take the time to read these procedures. Many emergency situations, such as the Northridge earthquake of 1994, are unavoidable and unpredictable. Secondary emergencies can be mitigated by educating yourself about the potential hazards you may face and then using that knowledge to prepare yourself in advance of such a crisis.
Accident prevention concerns everyone, both employees and employers alike.
Experience shows that employees who exercise safe work practices, demand the same from their peers and discuss unsafe conditions with supervisors create a safer and more enjoyable work environment for themselves and others. Your Key for Responding to Emergencies Safety training that focuses on your particular work environment and its potential hazards is one of the best ways to prevent accidents and prepare you for the unexpected. For information regarding safety training as it relates to your particular area, please contact the Environmental Health and Safety Office at 664-2066. In anticipation of major disasters and incidents, California State University, Bakersfield has developed an Emergency Operations Plan that is contained in the CSUB Emergency Preparedness Manual. This plan provides in depth information on the University's response to major disasters and has been distributed to all department administrators.