Los Rios Community College District – Job Safety Analysis
Job Category: Administrative/Supervisory (For Specifics See Below*)
Required and/or recommended personal protective equipment: Appropriate keyboard and wrist pad
Sequence of Basic Job Steps
Potential Hazards
Hours of sitting in one position entering data,
Neck and Back strain. Carpal tunnel syndrome.
typing, correspondence, reports, meetings,
contracts, etc.
Phone work (making/receiving)
Neck strain.
Driving and parking vehicles
Vehicle accident resulting in personal injury.
Criminal activity.
Video Display Terminal (VDT) / Computer
monitor
Visual stress due to improper lighting and work
station design.
Muscular skeletal injuries due to poor work
station design.
Opening file drawers
File cabinets tipping over onto user. Jamming
fingers.
Muscle strain, crushed fingers, paper dust.
Shredding confidential files
Chemically, emotionally and psychologically
imbalanced students
Physical harm.
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Recommended Action or Procedure
Adjust chair, keyboard and monitor at appropriate
height for safety and comfort for each user. Use
appropriate keyboard and wrist pad.
Use appropriate attachment, which allows the
receiver to rest on the shoulder during extended
calls. Headphones may be an appropriate
replacement of regular receiver in heavy call
departments.
Wear seat/shoulder belts at all times. Follow safe
driving rules/regulations. Practice defensive
driving. Park in legal spaces, not obstructing
traffic. Do not consume alcoholic beverages or
other intoxicants prior to or during work.
Lock vehicle when unattended. Park close to
entrance or in well lit areas.
Background lighting and screen lighting should
be compatible and adjustable. "No glare" screens
should be provided. Eye care and rest periods
should be provided as necessary. Screen
positions should be adjustable. Adjustable chairs
and keyboards should be provided. Employees
should be trained to avoid muscular skeletal
problems.
Use proper technique for opening file drawers.
Use proper lifting techniques utilizing large leg
muscles to move heavy boxes. Unplug electrical
sources before clearing blades. Use filter mask to
prevent inhalation of paper dust.
Contact college police for assistance and
protection if student appears to be out of control.
Use non-aggressive communication skills.
Los Rios Community College District – Job Safety Analysis
Job Category: Administrative/Supervisory (For Specifics See Below*)
Sequence of Basic Job Steps
Office work (after hours, evenings/weekends)
Potential Hazards
Physical harm.
Recommended Action or Procedure
Lock office door if working late at night and alert
college police of your presence on campus.
Date: June 28, 1991 / Analysis By: Clarice Bettencourt / Reviewed By: Bill Silvia
*Note: This Job Safety Analysis form includes the following positions in the Los Rios Community College District: Chancellor; Assistant Chancellor; President; Vice President; Director I, II, III, IV; Manager III,
IV, V, VI, VII; Dean I, II, III; Accounting Operations Supervisor; Business Services Supervisor; CalWORKS Supervisor; Campus Operations Supervisor; Child Development Center Supervisor; College IT
Systems Supervisor; Community Relations Supervisor; Community Services Supervisor; Counseling Supervisor; Custodial Supervisor; Custodial / Receiving Supervisor; Disabled Students Programs & Services
Supervisor; Educational Center Supervisor; Employee Benefits Supervisor; EOP&S Supervisor; Facilities Management Supervisor; Facilities Management Operations Supervisor; Financial Aid Supervisor; Fiscal
Services Supervisor; Food Services Manager; General Accounting Supervisor; General Services Supervisor, Risk Management; Grounds Supervisor; Heating/Ventilation/Air Conditioning Supervisor; Instructional
Computer Laboratory Supervisor; IT Application System Supervisor; Media Resources Supervisor; Office Services Supervisor; Payroll Supervisor; Printing Services Supervisor; Purchasing Supervisor; Records &
Admissions Supervisor; Special Programs/Grants Supervisor; SRCJTC Office Supervisor; Structures Supervisor; Student Support Services Supervisor; Transportation Supervisor; and Utility Systems Supervisor.
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Los Rios Community College District – Job Safety Analysis
Job Category: Food and Food Services (For Specifics See Below*)
Required and/or recommended personal protective equipment: gloves
Sequence of Basic Job Steps
Potential Hazards
Moving, storing, retrieving foods and supplies from Back injury, muscle strain, sprains
delivery area to walk-in refrigerator or freezer
Walking while carrying prepares foods, beverages
and supplies between refrigerator and steam tables
Slips, sprains, burns
Dish room: Washing, lifting, storing of huge pots
and pans, stacks of china, silverware
Scalding of skin surfaces, cuts, sprains
General housekeeping
Blocked walkways, difficult exit, debris
Standing for long periods of time
Leg/knee, back problems
Chemically, emotionally or psychologically
imbalanced students
Physical harm
Driving and parking vehicles
Vehicle accident resulting in personal injury
Criminal activity
Office work (after hours, evenings or weekends)
Recommended Action or Procedure
Use proper body mechanics to lift or move large or
bulky items. Use handcart or dollies to move heavy
items. Ask for assistance if item is oversized or
very heavy. Use appropriate ladder to store or reach
items beyond normal reach.
Apply proper lift/carry techniques. Wipe up any
spills on floor, which could cause slippery surface.
Wear protective gloves if food is hot.
Use protective gloves when handling items that
have been sterilized with extremely hot water. Take
care in using/storing sharp instruments that can cut
skin surfaces. Practice proper lift/carry techniques
to prevent sprains. Wipe up any spills on the floor
immediately to prevent slipping.
Keep empty boxes and milk cases on carts or move
to alley area. Leave nothing sitting on the floor to
block aisles.
Follow good health physiology practices: Do not
lock knees, exercise good posture, change stance,
and move back and forth. Stretch, exercise and
maintain appropriate body weight. Avoid fatigue.
Contact college police for assistance and
protection if student appears to be out of control.
Use non-aggressive communication skills.
Wear seat/shoulder belts at all times. Follow safe
driving rules/regulations. Practice defensive
driving. Park in legal spaces, not obstructing traffic.
Do not consume alcoholic beverages or other
intoxicants prior to or during work.
Lock vehicle when unattended. Park close to
entrance or in well lit areas.
Lock office door if working late at night and alert
college police of your presence on campus.
Physical harm
Date: July 1, 1991 / Analysis By: Ruby Philpot, Pearl Sieler / Reviewed By: Clarice Bettencourt
*Note: This Job Safety Analysis form includes the following positions in the Los Rios Community College District: Cook/Baker; Food Service Supervisor; Food Service Assistant I; Food Service Assistant II;
Food Service Assistant Manager; Instructor - Food Service; and I.A. - Food Service Management
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