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Introduction
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President's Letter
TAMU Environmental Health &
Safety Department
The TAMU Environmental Health & Safety Department is
responsible for managing safety and health programs for Texas A&M University and also
for working with the other Texas A&M University System components in development of
local safety programs. The overall objective is to maximize the safety and health of
employees, students and visitors throughout the Texas A&M University System.
Programs and services provided by the TAMU Environmental Health & Safety Department
include the following:
- Monitor safety regulations
- Develop policies and/or protocols concerning safety and health issues
- Disseminate information concerning safety regulations, policies, and protocols
- Submit reports and other required documentation to pertinent State agencies
- Evaluate facilities to maintain safe work environments
- Inspect/test safety equipment such as fire extinguishers and fume hoods
- Report results of evaluations, tests, etc., along with recommended corrective measures
to appropriate personnel for action
- Dispose of hazardous chemical waste
- Review construction plans for compliance with codes and standards
- Assist departments in planning ADA compliance
- Respond to emergencies such as fires or chemical spills
- Measure environmental parameters such as vapors or noise
- Provide safety-related training
- Evaluate injury reports for accident trends and perform investigations as appropriate
- Maintain Material Safety Data Sheets as an information resource on hazardous materials
- Assist with emergency preparedness planning for major disasters and coordinate
University plans with the local community
- Assist departments in the development of Emergency Evacuation Plans
- Participate in safety committees and task forces
- Publish the Safe T Line newsletter
- Maintain a library of safety audiovisual programs and relevant safety regulations and
nationally recognized codes and standards
Responsibilities
All University employees and students are responsible
and accountable for safety
performance and environmental protection.
TAMU Administration
The TAMU Administration is responsible for the
following:
- Providing the facilities and equipment required for a safe work environment
- Reviewing and approving health and safety policies and protocols
- Correcting safety deficiencies by establishing priorities and committing resources, as
appropriate
- Establishing methods for disseminating safety information and policies
- Establishing criteria for implementing safety policies and protocols
- Establishing a system for safety accountability
Supervisors, Department Heads, and Directors
Supervisors, Department Heads, and Directors are
responsible for the following:
- Promoting safety and loss prevention
- Controlling or eliminating occupational hazards
- Periodically conducting safety and loss control evaluations
- Ensuring that employees are adequately trained in safety policies and protocols
- Ensuring that employees are provided with appropriate personal protective clothing and
equipment for safe job performance
Faculty, Staff,and Students
Faculty, staff, and students are responsible for the
following:
- Performing their jobs in the safest prescribed manner
- Eliminating and/or reporting workplace hazards
- Reporting accidents, incidents, and unsafe practices or conditions to supervisors
- Complying with safety and health policies and protocols
TAMU Safety Manual
The Texas A&M University Safety Manual has been
developed by the TAMU Environmental Health & Safety Department as a reference manual.
It describes programs, practices, and procedures to be followed to help ensure a safe and
healthy environment. It is the intent of the University to comply with all relevant
occupational and environmental regulations and nationally recognized codes and standards.
Using the manual's protocols will complement responsible efforts to foster safe work
habits and to maintain safe work environments.