Injury and Illness Prevention Programs (IIPP)

City departments have Injury and Illness Prevention programs (IIPP) to maintain safe and healthful workplaces and to comply with Federal and State laws. Each department's IIPP are available through the department’s worksite managers and human resources representatives.

To Request a Safety Consultation or further discuss workplace safety guidance, please email the Department of Human Resources Safety Officer Tyler.Nguyen@sfgov.org.

City Departmental Injury and Illness Prevention Programs (IIPPs)

Definitions of Serious Injury and Illness and Reporting to Cal/OSHA

A serious injury or illness is defined as one involving:

  • inpatient hospitalization, regardless of length of time, for other than medical observation or diagnostic testing;
  • amputation;
  • loss of an eye; or
  • serious degree of permanent disfigurement.

Included under the definition of "serious injury or illness" are accidents that result in serious injury, illness, or death that occur in a construction zone on a public street or highway caused by the commission of a Penal Code violation.

A serious exposure is defined as an exposure to a hazardous substance that occurs as a result of an incident, accident, emergency, or exposure over time and is in a degree or amount sufficient to create a realistic possibility that death or serious physical harm in the future could result the exposure.

Workers’ Compensation Claims that are OSHA Recordable

A work-related injury or illness must be recorded if it results in one or more of the following:

  1. Death
  2. Days away from work
  3. Restricted work or transfer to another job
  4. Medical treatment beyond first aid
  5. Loss of consciousness
  6. A significant injury or illness diagnosed by a physician or other licensed health care professional.

Learn more about When to Report Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses

Prevention Program Developments