oklahoma state university environmental health & safety your partner in compliance

Oklahoma State University

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Organizational Structure

Dr. David Bosserman, Vice PresidentAdministration & Finance

Kathy Elliott, Associate Vice Presidentand Controller

Don Pierce, DirectorEnvironmental Health & Safety



EHS Department Organization

Juanita PhelanAdm inistrative

Assistant

Dr. DR BakerEm ergency M gm t.

Consultant

G reg FoxHazardous M atls.

Coordinator

Steve BolesHazard Com m.

Coordinator

G reg HoganSafety Training

Coordinator

John DodsonAsbestos Abm t.

Coordinator

Roy M asonFire & Safety

Forem an

Don PierceEHS Director



Life Safety Code Enforcement

EHS 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 AGENCIES

EHS 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)Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Clean Air Clean Water Hazardous & Infectious Waste Disposal Pollution Control Storm Water Discharge

EPA has transferred this authority to the Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality (ODEQ) for enforcement.



Federal ComplianceOccupational Safety & Health Admin. Occupational Safety & Health Admin. (OSHA)(OSHA)

Asbestos / Lead Abatement Bloodborne Pathogens Hazard Communications Personal Protective Equipment Chemical Hygiene Plan (Laboratory Safety) Worker Safety

The Oklahoma Department of Labor (DOL) enforces the federal OSHA rules.



Federal ComplianceDepartment of TransportationDepartment of Transportation

Regulates 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)Emergency 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 Disabilities

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

Reviewing all construction and renovation plans

Investigating ADA complaints



State ComplianceState-mandated training requirementsState-mandated training requirements

Quarterly Safety Training Bloodborne Pathogen Training Hazard Communication Training Respirator Training

These 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 Training

Every department is responsible for ensuring these training requirements are met—including documentation.

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



EHS Compliance Responsibilities

Occupant/Worker Safety

Hazardous Materials

Safety Training

Hazard Communication

Asbestos Abatement



Administrative Support

Construction/RenovationPlan Review & Permit Process

Required federal & state documentation

Campus Master Emergency Plan Oversee daily operation of EHS EHS Webmaster

Juanita Phelan, Admin. AssistantJuanita Phelan, Admin. Assistant



Occupant/Worker Safety

Building & Job Site Inspections Fire Drills Emergency Fire/EMS Response Construction Plan Review for Code Compliance Fire Alarm Testing & Maintenance

Roy Mason, ForemanRoy Mason, Foreman



Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT)

Chemical Odor Investigation Emergency Chemical Response Determination of Hazardous Waste Laboratory Safety (Chemical Hygiene Plan) Fume Hood / Safety Cabinet Oversight Chemical Waste Pickup & Disposal Investigation of Indoor Air Quality Problems

Greg Fox, CoordinatorGreg Fox, Coordinator



Safety Training

Coordinates Quarterly Training On-Site, Job-Specific Training

Ergonomic Audit of Work Processes

Online Training @ www.pp.okstate.edu/ehs

Investigates On-the-Job Injury Reports

Greg Hogan, CoordinatorGreg 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.


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MSDS Master Recordkeeper

Right-To-Know Training

Chemical Inventory Lists (CIL’s)

Labels and Emergency Notification Signs

Laboratory Safety Audits

Phase I Environmental Assessments

Stephen Boles, CoordinatorStephen 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 Abatement

All 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, CoordinatorJohn Dodson, Coordinator



EHS Campus Safety Projects

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




Raised surrounding fence to height of 6 feet to provide the children with added safety and security.

HES Child Development Playground




Purchased 30 “Blue Phones”for the Campus Emergency Phone Project.

Blue Emergency Phones




Purchased and installed emergency “hands-free” phones for all elevators in academic campus buildings.

Elevator Emergency Phones




Installed three new storm sirens on campus. We are planning to purchase at least two additional sirens to cover new student housing areas.

Storm Sirens




Funded 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




Provided funding for construction of the new Jewelry Lab on the 4th floor of the Bartlett Center.

Jewelry Lab




Purchased and installed equipment and materials as necessary to help bring existing chemical laboratories into compliance with current code.

Laboratory Equipment




Provided 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 74078

Phone: 405-744-7241 Fax: 405-744-7148

www.pp.okstate.edu/ehs

Questions?



www.pp.okstate.edu/ehs

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