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Environmental Health and Safety (EHS)
New Faculty Program Part II, Spring 2016January 6, 2016
Alice LentheDirector, Environmental Health & Safety
EHS Policy
It is the policy of Villanova University to demonstrate respect and care for the health and well-being of people and the environment in everything that we do.
We believe that everyone has a right to a safe and healthy environment, that we must be effective stewards of the environment, and that all accidents and EHS incidents are preventable. By continuously striving for EHS excellence we protect and enhance the University community.
EHS Services
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• Asbestos and Lead identification, inventory, and management
• Ergonomic assessments
• Hearing conservation
• Indoor air quality
• Laboratory safety
• Pest Control
• Training
• Waste management
• Know what to do in an emergency!
• “Chemicals” in the workplace.
• Report ALL injuries to your supervisor.
• As a people manager, your responsibilities include completion of an investigation report when an employee is injured in the workplace. See the HR website – Leave of Absence policy (Workers Compensation).
Key Information
Evacuation Areas
• Know what to do in an emergency!
• “Chemicals” in the workplace.
• Report ALL injuries to your supervisor.
• As a people manager, your responsibilities include completion of an investigation report when an employee is injured in the workplace. See the HR website – Leave of Absence policy (Workers Compensation).
Key Information
Hazard Communication
– Safety warnings
Be able to find chemical information when you need it
– Protective equipment– First aid
Hazard Communication is the responsibility of: 1. Chemical Manufacturers
– Determine product hazards – Communicate hazards to users (labels, SDS)
2. Employers– Written program– Chemical inventory, labeling, & SDS availability– Training
3. Employees– Understand job hazards– Read, recognize and understand labels and SDS– Follow safety procedures when working with chemicals
Identifier Signal WordHazard statement
PictogramsPrecautionary statement
• Know what to do in an emergency!
• “Chemicals” in the workplace.
• Report ALL injuries to your supervisor.
• As a people manager, your responsibilities include completion of an investigation report when an employee is injured in the workplace. See the HR website – Leave of Absence policy (Workers Compensation).
Key Information
Injury Prevention
How many Villanova employees were injured at work during 2014?
None1472113
Injury Prevention
What is the most common cause of injuries at Villanova?
Slips, trips, and fallsOverexertionMotor vehiclesStruck by an object
Injury Prevention
What can we all do?
Be empowered – if you see someone at risk, let him/her know – Caritas!
• If you drop it, pick it up• If you spill it, wipe it up• If you take it out, put it away• Go where you are looking and look where
you are going
Report all injuries to your manager/supervisor
Additional Training and Information
• Additional information is provided in the EHS booklet.
• Additional training may be required depending on your job duties. See your supervisor or contact EHS with questions.