Safety / Accident Prevention
Contact: Tony Cygan, ajc28@psu.edu814-865-6391

Safety/Accident Prevention includes a diverse set of programs designed to protect PSU employees, students, and visitors from injury. These programs place an emphasis on the proactive identification of potential workplace hazards. Hazards can then be safely managed through the effective application of engineering controls, administrative controls, and the use of personal protective equipment.

Services Offered

• Training
• OSHA Basics Safety Training
• Workplace Safety Inspections
• Work Task Evaluations (Job Safety Analysis)
• Accident Investigations
• Trend Analysis of Accidents
• Risk Assessment of Potentially Hazardous Activities
• Safety for Special Events
• Eating Contests
• Guidelines for Barbecues at University Park Campus
• Information for Student Clubs & Organizations and Student-Sponsored Events

Program Support Information

• Policies
• Employee Accidents - Reporting and Investigation (SY04)
• Create An Electronic First Report of Injury
• Supervisor's Accident Investigation Report  


• Requirements/Guidelines
• Aerial/Scissor Lift Program  
• Chemical and Oil Spill/Release Clean-Up and Reporting Requirements  
• Compact Fluorescent Bulb Use and Disposal
• Crane, Hoist & Sling Safety Program
• EHS General Safety Manual  
• Energized Electrical Safety Program  
• Fall Protection Program  
• Fluorescent Light Tubes Disposal  
• General Workplace Safety Inspection Checklist  
• Hazard Communication (HazCom)  
• Kitchen Safety Inspection Checklist  
• Lockout/Tagout Program  
• Lockout/Tagout (SY35)
• Appendix A: Lockout/Tagout Training for Authorized Employees  
• Appendix B: Equipment-Specific LOTO Procedure Development Form  
• Equipment-Specific LOTO Procedure Development Form - Example of Boiler  
• Equipment-Specific LOTO Procedure Development Form - Example of Compressor  
• Equipment-Specific LOTO Procedure Development Form - Example of HVAC Unit  
• Appendix C: Lock Removal Form (Word Document)
• Appendix D: Contractor Notification Form (Word Document)
• Appendix E: Lockout/Tagout Evaluation Checklist (Word Document)
• Appendix F: LOTO Training for Affected Employees  
• Machine Shop Safety  
• Night Time Walking Safety Tips  
• Office Safety Inspection Checklist  
• OSHA Information
• Safety Commitment Poster  
• Posting of OSHA Forms  
• Pest Control - Procedures to follow if pests are found in University facilities
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Program  
• Appendix A - PPE Hazard Assessment Certification for Common Tasks and Work Areas  
• Appendix B - PPE Hazard Assessment Worksheet  
• PPE Hazard Assessment Worksheet - Fillable Form  
• Appendix C - Summary of PPE Requirements  
• Appendix D - PPE Training Certification Form  
• Appendix E - PPE Descriptions  
• Appendix F - Welding Operation Shading Guide  
• PPE Training
• Hazard Assessment and Personal Protective Equipment Training  
• The Basics of Personal Protective Equipment Training  (Powerpoint Presentation)
• Power Outage Preparation/Response (Word Document)
• Powered Industrial Truck (Forklift) Program  
• Shop Safety Inspection Checklist  
• Winter Weather Safety (PowerPoint Presentation)

More Information

• Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
• National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)
• National Safety Council
• Home Safety Council