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| Environmental/Safety
It is very important that all work-related injuries to faculty,
staff or student employees be promptly documented and reported.
The Environmental/Safety Officer reviews accident reports and
implements changes necessary to improve work safety. See additional
information about work related injuries here.
The safety of all faculty, staff and students at FHSU is a high
priority. Safety training is provided covering many different
topics, including Bloodborne Pathogens; Electrical Safety; Lockout/Tagout
Procedures; Scaffold and Ladder Safety; Heat Stress Safety;
Personal Protection Equipment; Asbestos Awareness; Workplace
Violence; Back and Lifting Safety; and Hearing Protection. Feel
free to call the Environmental/Safety office at 628-4333 to
schedule training on these topics and/or request information
on other safety topics.
Additional responsibilities of the Environmental/Safety office
include taking care of any environmental concerns, hazardous
waste collection and disposal, and lead and asbestos abatement.
Policies have been developed to address the management
of hazardous waste generated at FHSU.
Reducing occupational exposure to infectious diseases is another
high priority addressed by the Environmental/Safety Office.
Steps taken to provide protection are outlined in the Exposure
Control Plan.
The Environmental/Safety Officer coordinates annual inspections
of FHSU facilities by the State Fire Marshal and addresses fire
safety issues. Related responsibilities include inspection and
testing of portable fire extinguishers and fire alarm systems.
Supervision of all above ground and underground storage tanks
is the responsibility of the Environmental/Safety officer. Regulations
pertaining to annual inspections, monitoring and permits for
the storage tanks are followed.
The University is actively involved in recycling paper products,
yard waste, and batteries, as well as silver recovery and mercury
cleaning. Follow this link for information about the recycling
program at FHSU.
Please feel free to e-mail Bill
Deeds, Environmental/Safety Officer, with any questions
or concerns relating to campus safety, or call him at (785)
628-4333.
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