The occupational health center provides on-site services for Stanford University faculty and staff for work related:

• injuries
• illnesses
• medical surveillance
• immunizations

Environmental Safety Facility (ESF)
484 Oak Road, Second Floor
Stanford, CA 94305-8007

(650) 725-5308

Monday – Friday 8:00 am – 4:00 pm

On-Site Services Provided

Medical Surveillance & Immunizations
Medical surveillance is the process of evaluating workers’ health as it relates to their potential occupational exposures to hazardous agents.

Medical surveillance, including:

• Tuberculosis screening
• Vision exams for laser users
• Respirator use clearances
• Hearing tests
• Focused physical exams
• Urinalysis
• Blood tests

Immunizations:

• Hepatitis A
• Hepatitis B
• Varivax (chicken pox)
• MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella)
• Tetanus boosters
• Others as required by potential work exposures

Employee Work-related Injury & Illness Care
Initial and on-going care is provided.

Services include:

• First aid
• Evaluation and management of work-related injuries/illnesses which may include:
  • Medications
  • Exercise/stretching programs
  • Referral to physical therapy
  • Medical treatment (e.g., splints, crutches)
  • Work status reports
  • Diagnostic testing

Examples of injuries and illnesses treated:

• Cuts, abrasions
• Sprains/strains (back, knee, wrist, etc.)
• Repetitive stress injuries
• Bloodborne pathogen exposures (e.g., needle sticks, blood splash)
• Animal bites
• Non-human primate exposures
• Chemical exposures
• Laser exposures
• Radiation exposures

Reporting Work-related Accidents, Incidents & Exposures of Employees

• Inform supervisor.
• Call Occupational Health Center for evaluation: (650) 725-5308 if event involves a work-related injury or illness
• Complete an SU-17, available at https://su17.stanford.edu.

Medical Care in Emergencies and After Hours

For immediate life-threatening emergencies, call 9-911 from a campus phone (or 211 in Medical Center) and/or go to:

Stanford Hospital Emergency Department
1199 Welch Road
Stanford, CA 94304

(650) 723-5111