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Environmental Health & Safety

Organizational StructureDr. David Bosserman, Vice President Administration & FinanceKathy Elliott, Associate Vice President and ControllerDon Pierce, Director Environmental Health & Safety



EHS Department Organization



Life Safety Code EnforcementEHS personnel inspect all campus locations on a routine and special basis to ensure the safety of students, faculty, staff, and visitors. If any unsafe conditions are found, the Authority Having Jurisdiction has the authority to stop the work and/or lock out the area until improvements are made.



Construction Code EnforcementAll construction, renovation and remodeling of any structure owned or operated by OSU shall be designed and constructed according to all codes/standards that are referenced by the 2003 International Building Code. During construction, all projects will be inspected at regular intervals for safe working practices, good construction and adherence to applicable codes. If serious violations are found, a Cease & Desist Order may be issued.



REGULATORY AGENCIESEHS assists the University and its departments in staying in compliance with the requirements and guidelines of the following Federal agencies:

CDC (Centers for Disease Control)DOT (Department of Transportation)EPA (Environmental Protection Agency)FEMA (Federal Emergency Mgmt. Agency)NRC (Nuclear Regulatory Commission)OSHA (Occupational Safety & Health Adm.)US DOL (U.S. Department of Labor)



Federal ComplianceEnvironmental Protection Agency (EPA) Clean Air Clean Water Hazardous & Infectious Waste Disposal Pollution Control Storm Water DischargeEPA has transferred this authority to the Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality (ODEQ) for enforcement.



Federal ComplianceOccupational Safety & Health Admin. (OSHA) Asbestos / Lead Abatement Bloodborne Pathogens Hazard Communications Personal Protective Equipment Chemical Hygiene Plan (Laboratory Safety) Worker SafetyThe Oklahoma Department of Labor (DOL) enforces the federal OSHA rules.



Federal ComplianceDepartment of TransportationRegulates interstate shipment and permitting of all chemical and hazardous substances.The Oklahoma Corporation Commission establishes rules and regulations for intrastate shipment under Senate Bill 809, of the 2000 Legislature.University Mailing Services coordinates the shipment of biological and hazardous substances to and from the OSU campus with EHS and other University departments.



Federal ComplianceEmergency Management (FEMA)Stafford ActEmergency Operations PlanEmergency Operations Center (EOC)Community Emergency Response Team (CERT)Developed the Master Emergency Plan for OSU. Coordinates tabletop exercises with administrative staff on simulated incidents: tornado, chemical, ice storm, etc.Dr. DR Baker, OSU Consultant



Americans With DisabilitiesThe ADA is adjudicated by the U.S. Department of Justice. EHS assists the University with ADA compliance by:

Reviewing all construction and renovation plansInvestigating ADA complaints



State ComplianceState-mandated training requirements Quarterly Safety Training Bloodborne Pathogen Training Hazard Communication Training Respirator TrainingThese training requirements are part of federally-mandated safety programs administered by the State Department of Labor.EHS safety training coordinator provides the required training or assistance for the OSU system and the A&M institutions.



Your Compliance Responsibilities Hazard Communication Training Quarterly Safety Training Workplace-Specific TrainingEvery department is responsible for ensuring these training requirements are metincluding documentation.

EHS will work with departments to help you with this requirement.



EHS Compliance ResponsibilitiesOccupant/Worker SafetyHazardous MaterialsSafety TrainingHazard CommunicationAsbestos Abatement



Administrative Support

Construction/Renovation Plan Review & Permit ProcessRequired federal & state documentation Campus Master Emergency PlanOversee daily operation of EHSEHS WebmasterJuanita Phelan, Admin. Assistant



Occupant/Worker Safety

Building & Job Site InspectionsFire DrillsEmergency Fire/EMS ResponseConstruction Plan Review for Code ComplianceFire Alarm Testing & MaintenanceRoy Mason, Foreman



Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT)Chemical Odor InvestigationEmergency Chemical ResponseDetermination of Hazardous WasteLaboratory Safety (Chemical Hygiene Plan)Fume Hood / Safety Cabinet OversightChemical Waste Pickup & DisposalInvestigation of Indoor Air Quality ProblemsGreg Fox, Coordinator



Safety TrainingCoordinates Quarterly TrainingOn-Site, Job-Specific TrainingErgonomic Audit of Work Processes Online Training @ www.pp.okstate.edu/ehsInvestigates On-the-Job Injury ReportsGreg Hogan, Coordinator



What Training is Required?Anyone who is employed by OSU is required to receive Quarterly Safety Training as well as Hazard Communication (Right-to-Know) Training. (HB 1447, 1993)Other training may be required depending on the job duties of the employee.



Hazard Communication (HAZCOM)MSDS Master RecordkeeperRight-To-Know TrainingChemical Inventory Lists (CILs)Labels and Emergency Notification SignsLaboratory Safety AuditsPhase I Environmental AssessmentsStephen Boles, Coordinator



Hazard Communication (HAZCOM)Train-the-Trainer Classes (twice-a-year)Purpose is to train representatives from campus departments to train their fellow employees.Right-To-Know TrainingConducted by trained member of your department for all other department employeesRequired within 30 days of hireAnnual training required thereafterTraining must be documented



Asbestos AbatementAll abatement work on the OSU campus is conducted according to the regulations of the Oklahoma Department of Labor.All Asbestos workers must be licensed by the State of Oklahoma and receive annual training.John Dodson, Coordinator



EHS Campus Safety ProjectsAs part of our mission, EHS funds various projects that will make the OSU campus a safer place to work, study and live.



EHS Campus Safety ProjectsRaised surrounding fence to height of 6 feet to provide the children with added safety and security.HES Child Development Playground



EHS Campus Safety ProjectsPurchased 30 Blue Phones for the Campus Emergency Phone Project.Blue Emergency Phones



EHS Campus Safety ProjectsPurchased and installed emergency hands-free phones for all elevators in academic campus buildings.Elevator Emergency Phones



EHS Campus Safety ProjectsInstalled three new storm sirens on campus. We are planning to purchase at least two additional sirens to cover new student housing areas.Storm Sirens



EHS Campus Safety ProjectsFunded work to remove tripping hazards in campus sidewalks and build new sidewalks at a cost of more than $160,000 over the past 5 years.Campus Sidewalk Improvements



EHS Campus Safety ProjectsProvided funding for construction of the new Jewelry Lab on the 4th floor of the Bartlett Center.Jewelry Lab



EHS Campus Safety ProjectsPurchased and installed equipment and materials as necessary to help bring existing chemical laboratories into compliance with current code.Laboratory Equipment



EHS Campus Safety ProjectsProvided funds to install surplus parking lot lights, plus purchase and install a Blue Emergency phone at this remote parking lot on the northwest side of campus.CEAT Design & Manufacturing Lab



Questions?Environmental Health & Safety120 Physical Plant Services Bldg.Stillwater, OK 74078Phone: 405-744-7241 Fax: 405-744-7148

www.pp.okstate.edu/ehsQuestions?



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The EHS website is recognized by the U.S. Army Medical as the OSU Facility Safety Planan important component of many research grant applications.

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