Occupational Safety

Occupational Safety covers several important areas, including:

  • Accident/Injury/Exposure Investigations
  • Buildings and Facilities Audits
  • Health and Safety Training
  • IACUC
  • Ergonomics
 

Accident/Injury/Exposure Investigations

  • This department will investigate all reports of occupational illnesses or on-the-job injuries.  Such investigations may include visiting the accident site, interviewing witnesses, and interviewing providers of emergency medical treatment.  Workplace incidents must be documented.  Visit the Work-Related Injuries/Illnesses section on our Resources & Documents page for more information.

 

Buildings and Facilities Audits

  • All University buildings, which are currently owned or leased, are inspected as necessary on quarterly and yearly schedules.  Visit our Lab Safety Audits Information Page for more information.

 

Health and Safety Training

  • This program provides training for informing employees and students about the potential hazards in their workplace.  The EH&S Training Page includes a detailed list of training programs currently offered.

 

IACUC

  • There is some information specific to the occupational safety of IACUC-related workers on our IACUC Information Page.

 

Ergonomics

  • This is the study of how work is performed, and emphasizes the physical ailments caused by repetitive stresses.  Illnesses such as Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and Back Strains are investigated.  Call 556-4968 to request an ergonomic assessment.