Lab Safety
The Mechanical Engineering Department is committed to provide a safe working environment for its employees. It is the employee's obligation to report and/or correct identifiable hazards and unsafe conditions. The resources listed below are available as a direct reference for specific health and safety related issues.
All members of the Stanford community should be familiar with the resources on the
Stanford EHS Web site. Follow the links at the top and left side of the page.
Accident Reporting: All accidents must be reported as soon as possible to ME Dept. Safety Coordinator Chris Crismon; 723-4941, ccrismon at stanford.edu, MC 3030. He will advise regarding the appropriate forms to complete.
If the accident involves an injury requiring immediate care, call 9-911. If the injured person can be transported take them to either of the following two locations; Palo Alto or Redwood City. This link gives the necessary forms.
If you have questions, contact Chris Crismon or Giselle Martin.
Fire:
- Report the fire
- Pull fire alarm
- Evacuate
- Do not use elevators.
Earthquake:
- Drop and take cover
- Wait until the shaking stops, then evacuate
- Do not use elevators
- Do not re-enter the building FOR ANY REASON until the university emergency response teams have declared it is safe to do so
Bomb Threat:
- Report a threat or suspicious object
- Follow police instructions
Power Outage: Most outages are resolved quickly. Wait for situation updates from the health and safety manager.
If there is an evacuation: Go to the nearest Emergency Assembly Point (EAP). If you do not know the location of your building's EAP, ask your supervisor NOW. Wait for instructions. Be patient.
Emergency Numbers:
| Fire, Police, Medical | 9-911 (911 outside Stanford) |
|---|---|
| Stanford Emergency Information Hotline | 5-5555 |
| Stanford Health Service Emergency | 723-5111 |
| Hazardous Materials Incident | 5-9999 |
| Vaden (students) | 498-2336 |
| ME Department Safety Contacts: | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Crismon | Safety Coordinator | 3-4941 | ccrismon at stanford.edu |
| Giselle Martin | Dept. Manager | 5-2073 | gfmartin at stanford.edu |