| Overall Rating | Gold - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 78.50 |
| Liaison | Marina Zdobnova |
| Submission Date | Aug. 16, 2018 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
University of California, Berkeley
PA-14: Workplace Health and Safety
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
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0.71 / 2.00 |
Jack
Chang STARS Assessment Fellow (ERG) Sustainability |
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Part 1
| Performance Year | Baseline Year | |
| Number of recordable workplace injuries and occupational disease cases | 407 | 491 |
| Full-time equivalent of employees | 15,475 | 15,984 |
| Number of injuries and cases per FTE employee | 0.03 | 0.03 |
Start and end dates of the performance year and baseline year (or three-year periods):
| Start Date | End Date | |
| Performance Year | July 1, 2016 | June 30, 2017 |
| Baseline Year | July 1, 2015 | June 30, 2016 |
A brief description of when and why the workplace health and safety baseline was adopted (e.g. in sustainability plans and policies or in the context of other reporting obligations):
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Percentage reduction in workplace injuries and occupational disease cases per FTE employee from baseline:
14.38
Part 2
2.63
Optional Fields
UC Berkeley's health safety initiatives include protocols on a wide range of work activities including forklift operation, ladder safety and fall protection.
Other wellness programs include:
Be Well at Work – Wellness Program, the worksite wellness program for faculty and staff coordinated by University Health Services, strives to create a healthy campus community and work environment through integrated programs and services designed to:
Provide faculty and staff with tools and skills for leading healthy lifestyles, preventing injury and illness and contributing to higher performance, morale and job satisfaction.
Build a healthy workplace that supports healthy lifestyles by making the healthy choice the easy choice.
The Wellness Program also offers a variety of programs, services, and events:
Workshops (and webinars) – healthy lifestyle, nutrition, cooking skills, diabetes prevention, and fitness
Know Your Numbers Health Screening
Berkeley Walks - Walking Group, pedometers at cost, online and paper tracking tools, walking events
UC Berkeley Wellness Ambassador Program, faculty or staff volunteers help create a culture of health within the department or work unit by promoting engagement in wellness programs, services and events.
Nutrition Services – Ask the Dietitian, Cook Well Berkeley
Wellness/injury prevention program for departments with high injury risks.
Breastfeeding Support Program
Healthy culture and environmental initiatives
KEYS Training: Creating a Safe and Healthy Work Environment
Wellness Workshops for Departments (15-30-minutes)
The Wellness Program is a collaborative partnership model including campus partners Environment, Health & Safety, Human Resources, Physical Education, Recreational Sports and Be Well at Work – Disability Management, Employee Assistance, Ergonomics, Occupational Health and Work/Life.
The website URL where information about the programs or initiatives is available:
Additional documentation to support the submission:
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Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
The data from this field were provided by Roy Berke at UC Berkeley's Health and Safety office.
The information presented here is self-reported. While AASHE staff review portions of all STARS reports and institutions are welcome to seek additional forms of review, the data in STARS reports are not verified by AASHE. If you believe any of this information is erroneous or inconsistent with credit criteria, please review the process for inquiring about the information reported by an institution or simply email your inquiry to stars@aashe.org.