Occupational Safety Overview
The Occupational Safety Program is responsible for the development and management of programs consistent with General Industry Standards, best practices, and regulations put in place to reduce work-related injuries and illnesses.
The Occupational Safety team assists departments in implementing health and safety programs by advising unit safety committees and personnel, assessing hazards, investigating reports of unsafe conditions, and assisting in training, instruction, and document development. In addition, the team investigates work-related incidents, provides review and development of University Safety Policies and Procedures, serves as liaison to regulators and the workers’ compensation insurance carrier, and analyzes trends in an overall effort to pro-actively mitigate occupational hazards.
Program Details
- Identify and protect against confined space entry hazards
- Learn more about the accident investigation and follow-up procedure
- Maintan a safe and functional shop area
- Operate and inspect a crane
- Operate and inspect a forklift or powered industrial truck (PIT)
- Protect against the unexpected release of hazardous energy during maintenance
- Protect employees from fall hazards and working at heights
- Receive assistance regarding an ergonomic issue
- Select, use, and maintain personal protective equipment (PPE)
- Accident Investigation / Follow-Up
- Confined Space Entry Program
- Safety Instruction: Confined Spaces