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Environmental Health, Safety & Risk Management

Texas State University – San Marcos

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Written program (i.e. Emergency Action Plan, University Policies & Procedures, etc.)

Provide a safe learning/working environment

Comply with federal and state regulations and safety guidelines

Eliminate hazards causing injuries

Administration of an effective safety program

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Emergency Action Plan includes:-How to report emergencies-Escape procedures and evacuation routes-Designated assembly points-Notification system

In case of an emergency, report to supervisor immediately!

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Emergency notification methods may include:-visible and audible alarms-beacons or flashing lights-sirens or bells

Public address system

Personal notification by a supervisor or emergency response member

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Survey scene for hazards Check the victim Call EMS (911)

-Know your location-Your name and phone number-Nature of the emergency-Number of people needing help-Victim’s condition-Stay with the victim

*Do Not hang up the phone, stay on the line with the EMS dispatcher*

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Report to Safe Zone within the building

-Safe Zone is a room in the center of a building, free of windows, on a lower floor ◦ Stairwell◦ Restrooms◦ Classrooms with NO

windows◦ Interior hallway

Emergency Notification Alarms (Work in Progress)◦ Two 15 sec. blasts means alert

state (e.g. Weather) Stay indoors

Go to Safe Zone (stairwells, restrooms, rooms with no windows)

◦ 1 continuous blast for 1 minute(e.g. Active Shooter) Shelter in place

◦ Three 5 sec. blasts means that all is clear

Routine testing will also be conducted at a designated time.

Click on horn to hear audible sample Emergency_Alert_Horn_Pattern.mp3

Exit doors are marked by lighted signs Never block an exit or an exit path with

material Go to designated assembly point

(at least 200 feet from building)

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Employee's Responsibilities• Report and injury within 24 hours• Complete SORM documents• Obtain clearance through EHS Specialist – Worker’s

Compensation Office

Safety Coordinator (Formerly ADSO) Responsibilities• One designee per floor of each building• Responsible for reviewing and signing original SORM

report• Signs and sends original report to Department Head

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If you are going to work with any of the following, additional training is required:◦ Hazardous chemicals/waste◦ Radioactive materials◦ Biological materials◦ X-ray devices◦ Class 3b or 4 lasers◦ Specialized motorized equipment (i.e. forklifts,

overhead cranes, etc.) If you have any questions please contact your

SUPERVISOR.

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When it rains, the water that is unable to soak into the soil and grass runs off our streets, parking lots, and other paved surfaces. This is called stormwater runoff.

What is stormwater?

Where does it go?

Untreated and Unfiltered

• Runoff flows to ditches and gutters• Into storm drains and underground pipes• Directly into our creeks and river

Why is this important?Unfiltered stormwater can have contaminates and bacteria such as…

As part of the stormwater educational campaign, this tagline and logo have been developed to symbolize the partnership between The City of San Marcos and Texas State University while raising

awareness about stormwater pollution.

Handout ◦ Information on Volunteer opportunities Proper waste disposal Good home practices For more information,

contact the EHSRM Office

No job is to be performed unless and until it can be done safely

If you do not know how to do a job safely, ask your supervisor

Participate in the safety program-offer your ideas and suggestions-give timely warnings and report hazards

Safety begins with you

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Russell ClarkDirector

mc52@txstate.edu(512) 245-2139

Mackenzie Mitchell

EHS SpecialistBusiness Continuity

Plannerm_m769@txstate.edu

(512) 245-2075

Colleen CookEHS Specialist

Stormwater & Food Safety

cc1759@txstate.edu(512) 245-6122

Chad ThomasEHS Specialist

Lab Safetyct20@txstate.edu(512) 245-4251

Shea Cockrell EHS Specialist

Hazardous Wastescockrell@txstate.edu

(512) 245- 2570

Elsie RomanoEHS Specialist

Indoor Air Quality & Biosafety

er20@txstate.edu(512) 245-2058

James FryeEHS Specialist

Fire & Life Safetyjf32@txstate.edu(512) 245-4129

Gus Cantu EHS SpecialistConstruction

Safety gc12@txstate.edu(512) 245-8269

Lisa ArceneauxEHS SpecialistStormwater & Wastewater

ea20@txstate.edu(512) 245-8252

Diana TrellesAssistant Director/

Worker’s Compensation,

Insurancedt03@txstate.edu(512) 245-1569

LaDonna Tate

Administrative Assistant III

lt05@txstate.edu

(512) 245-3616

Smith House736 Oscar Smith Ave.San Marcos, Texas 78666

office: (512) 245-3616fax: (512) 245-8277

ehs@txstate.eduhttp://www.fss.txstate.edu/ehsrm/

Service is Our Business, Safety is Our Concern.